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John Thornton 1715–1800 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1715

Birth Location: Orange, VA, USA

Death Date: 1800

Death Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

Father: Mark Thornton

Mother: Mary Bruce

Spouse(s): Jemima Longworth

Children(s): Josiah Thornton, Thomas Thornton, Matthew Thornton, Randolph Thornton, William Thornton, Henry Thornton, Jane Thornton, Luke Thornton

In 1715, John Thornton entered the world in Orange, VA, USA, born to Mark Thornton And Mary Bruce. In 1790, John Thornton resided in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. John Thornton married Jemima Longworth, and had children including Henry Thornton, Jane Thornton, Josiah Thornton, Luke Thornton, Matthew Thornton, Randolph Ransdell Thornton, Thomas Thornton, William Thornton. John Thornton passed away in 1800 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1715, John Thornton entered the world in Orange, VA, USA, born to Mark Thornton And Mary Bruce.
  • In 1790, John Thornton resided in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States.
  • John Thornton married Jemima Longworth, and had children including Henry Thornton, Jane Thornton, Josiah Thornton, Luke Thornton, Matthew Thornton, Randolph Ransdell Thornton, Thomas Thornton, William Thornton.
  • John Thornton passed away in 1800 in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Mark Thornton
1686–1721
Birth Location: Oflinenburg, Richmond, VA, USA
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Mary Bruce
1692–1721
Birth Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA
MB

Spouses(s)

Jemima Longworth
1724–1780
Birth Location: Orange, Or Weston, VA
JL

Children(s)

Josiah Thornton
1758–1849
Birth Location: Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
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Thomas Thornton
1750–1797
Birth Location: Orange, Virginia, United States
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Matthew Thornton
1745–1796
Birth Location: Ringgold, Campbell, Virginia, United States
MT
Randolph Thornton
1759–
Birth Location: Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States
RT
William Thornton
1747–
Birth Location: Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States
WT
Henry Thornton
1742–
Birth Location: Orange, Orange, Virginia, United States
HT
Jane Thornton
1752–
Birth Location: Orange Co, VA
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Luke Thornton
1741–1804
Birth Location: Richmond, Henry, Virginia, United States
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John Thornton's Ancestors

Self
John Thornton
1715–1800
Birth Place: Orange, VA, USA
Parents
Mark Thornton
1686–1721
Oflinenburg, Richmond, VA, USA
Mary Bruce
1692–1721
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Thornton's Descendants

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John Thornton (1715–1800) m. Jemima Longworth (Sep 1724–1780)
  1. 1. Josiah Thornton 1758–1849 m. Sarah Fowler 1765–1849 m. Frances Dewberry 1790–1849
    1. 1. Spartey Thurlow 1786–1838 m. Mary Thornton 1798–1857
      1. 1. R (C) Thornton 1839–1875 m. Mary (Elizabeth Thornton) Green 1845–1918
        1. 1. William Thomson 1867–1945 m. Ella Thomson 1867–1942
        2. 2. T. (H.) Thornton 1872–1902 m. Rebeca (J) Thornton 1874–1952
      2. 2. Plesant (H) Johnson 1829– m. Mary Johnson 1840–
        1. 1. Ora (Lee) Johnson 1873–
        2. 2. R. (L.) Johnson 1873–1915 m. Emma Johnson 1876–1938
        3. 3. William Johnson 1876–
        4. 4. Annie Johnson 1863–
        5. 5. Ellen (M) Langhover 1870–
        6. 6. Ella Bailey 1867– m. Will Bailey 1870–
        7. 7. Thomas Johnson 1860–
        8. 8. Franklin Johnson 1858–
      3. 3. Lucinda Hendrix 1809–1881 m. J (H) Hendrix 1803–1868
        1. 1. Hosea Hendrix 1844–1878
        2. 2. James (H.) Hendrix 1837–1879
        3. 3. Sporlin Hendrix 1834–1912 m. Delzina (E) Hendrix 1856–1902
        4. 4. Earkin Hendrix 1832–1864
        5. 5. Thos (J) Hendrix 1842–1910 m. Arlamis Hendrix 1850– m. Eliz Kenedy 1850–1930
      4. 4. Hosea Thornton 1805–1836 m. Catherine Hendrix 1810–
      5. 5. Rebecca (Becky) Thornton 1808– m. Lewis Golightly 1806–
        1. 1. Nancy (J) Golightly 1845–
        2. 2. Thomas Golightly 1837–
        3. 3. Lewis (H) Golightly 1839–
      6. 6. Thomas Thornton 1810–
      7. 7. Betsy Thornton 1824–1845
      8. 8. Sarah (A) Moore 1821–1914 m. Samuel (Kelsey) Moore 1814–1879
        1. 1. Dinah Moore 1853–
        2. 2. Houston (H.) Moore 1859–
        3. 3. Napoleon (C.) Moore 1861–
        4. 4. Mcneal Moore 1863–
        5. 5. James (Burrel) Moore 1836–1877
        6. 6. Martha (A.) Moore 1857–1945
        7. 7. Blake (Malden) Moore 1840–1925
        8. 8. Mary (Elizabeth) Hollis 1838–1924
        9. 9. Christopher (Columbus) Moore 1844–1927
      9. 9. Virgil (A) Johnson 1836– m. Ann (E) McClaren 1847–
      10. 10. Constant (A) Thornton 1831–
      11. 11. Robt Johnson 1829–1875
      12. 12. W (W) Johnson 1821–1881 m. Mary (A.) Johnson 1831–1915
        1. 1. Willie (B) Johnson 1864–
        2. 2. Andrew Johnson 1855–1888
        3. 3. Laura (L.) Pierce 1857–1926 m. Wm (H) Lyles 1855– m. Buch Pierce 1850–1888
        4. 4. Emma Johnson 1861–1892
        5. 5. Robert (A.) Johnson 1855–1900
        6. 6. A. (S.) Johnson 1867–1900
    2. 2. Elizabeth Thornton 1781–1782
    3. 3. Thoma Sheanton 1776–1875 m. Rebecca Thornton 1788–1860
      1. 1. R (N) Thornton 1827–1901 m. Mary Thornton 1828–
        1. 1. James Thornton 1852–
        2. 2. Martha (A) Pass 1854–
    4. 4. Mordica (Mordecai) Thornton 1800–1846
    5. 5. Sally Thornton 1798–1860
    6. 6. Thursa Thornton 1805–1846
    7. 7. Rhoda Thornton 1788–1860
    8. 8. William Thorington 1803–1865
    9. 9. Nelly Thornton 1791–1871 m. Lenoir (C) Cantrell 1795–1852
    10. 10. Mahala Thornton 1809–1858
    11. 11. Josiah Thornton 1796–1875
      1. 1. May Thornton 1843–
      2. 2. Miles (L) Thornton 1842–
      3. 3. James (D) Thornton 1840–
    12. 12. Isaac Thornton 1794–1850 m. Nancy Thomson 1797–1880
      1. 1. Thursday (M) Thomson 1837–1901 m. Samual (P.) Wallis 1833–
        1. 1. Thomas (I.) Wallis 1859–1942
        2. 2. Martha (J) Wallace 1856–
        3. 3. Samual (K.) Wallis 1869–1916
      2. 2. Issac (V B) Thornton 1835– m. Bekey Thoranton 1837–
        1. 1. Mahaley (C.) Thoranton 1872–
        2. 2. Dennis Thornton 1869–
        3. 3. Nancy Thornton 1859–
        4. 4. Caroline Thornton 1855–
        5. 5. Alxander Thoranton 1864–1938
        6. 6. Sarah Thornton 1862–
        7. 7. Jane Thornton 1860–
      3. 3. Sarah (S) Thornton 1829–
      4. 4. Catherine (C) Thornton 1829–
  2. 2. Thomas Thornton 1750–1797
  3. 3. Matthew Thornton 1745–1796
  4. 4. Randolph (Ransdell) Thornton 1759–
  5. 5. William Thornton 1747–
  6. 6. Henry Thornton 1742–
  7. 7. Jane Thornton 1752–
  8. 8. Luke Thornton 1741–1804

John Thornton's Timeline

6 Records

1715
1715
Birth of John Thornton in Richmond, Henry, Virginia, United States
Richmond, Henry, Virginia, United States
1715
1715
Birth of John Thornton in Orange, VA, USA
Orange, VA, USA
1790
1790
Age 75
John Thornton resided here in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 85
John Thornton resided here in Spartanburg District, South Carolina
Spartanburg District, South Carolina
1800
1800
Age 85
Death of John Thornton in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
1840
16 Nov 1840
Age 125
Death of John Thornton in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Nov 1840
    Event Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1715
    Event Place: Richmond, Henry, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 20; Image: 32; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Spartanburg District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Spartanburg District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 50; Page: 195; Image: 386; Family History Library Film: 181425

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1715
    Event Place: Orange, VA, USA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Births
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