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John Henry Thornton 1795–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1795

Birth Location: Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1 Feb 1863

Death Location: Willow Wood, Lawrence County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Thornton None

Mother: Jane Washington

Spouse(s): Nancy Shannon

Children(s): James Thornton, Henry Thornton, Mary Thornton

In 1795, John Henry Thornton entered the world in Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, USA, born to Thornton And Jane Augusta Washington. In 1810, John Henry Thornton resided in Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, USA. In 1820, John Henry Thornton resided in Culpeper, Virginia, United States. John Henry Thornton married Nancy Shannon, and had children including Henry Warden Thornton, James Garrett Thornton, Mary Thornton. John Henry Thornton passed away in 1863 in Willow Wood, Lawrence County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1795, John Henry Thornton entered the world in Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, USA, born to Thornton And Jane Augusta Washington.
  • In 1810, John Henry Thornton resided in Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1820, John Henry Thornton resided in Culpeper, Virginia, United States.
  • John Henry Thornton married Nancy Shannon, and had children including Henry Warden Thornton, James Garrett Thornton, Mary Thornton.
  • John Henry Thornton passed away in 1863 in Willow Wood, Lawrence County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thornton None
1775–1822
Birth Location: Virginia
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Jane Washington
1760–1833
Birth Location: Wakefield, Westmoreland, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Shannon
1785–1884
Birth Location: England
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Children(s)

James Thornton
1824–1908
Birth Location: Virginia
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Henry Thornton
1825–1918
Birth Location: Culpeper County, Virginia, United States of America
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Mary Thornton
1842–
Birth Location: –
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John Thornton's Ancestors

Self
John Thornton
1795–1863
Birth Place: Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, USA
Parents
Thornton
1775–1822
Virginia
Jane (Augusta) Washington
1760–1833
Wakefield, Westmoreland, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Matthew Thornton
1714–1803
Ireland
Hannah Jack
1742–1786
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Augustine (Washington) Jr
1720–1762
Wakefield, Virginia
Anne Aylett
1721–1774
Westmoreland Co, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Augustine Sr
1694–1743
Jane Butler
1699–1728
William Aylett
1703–1744
Anne Ashton
1701–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lawrence Washington
1659–1697
Mildred Warner
1670–1701
Colonel Ashton
1671–1731
Elizabeth Hardwick
1678–1722

John Thornton's Descendants

1.
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John (Henry) Thornton (1795–1 Feb 1863) m. Nancy Shannon (17 May 1785–1884)
  1. 1. James (Garrett) Thornton 1824–1908 m. Elizabeth (fox) Mouder 1827–1906
    1. 1. Thomas (J.) Thornton 1870–1938 m. Ella Chapman 1875–1945
      1. 1. Malcolm (Washington) Thornton 1909–1997 m. Myrtle (C. Tinsley, ? ,) Soltesz 1911–1982
        1. 1. Verna (Lou) Thornton 1938–2021
        2. 2. Brenda Thornton 1946–2021 m. Ronald McKinney –2009
        3. 3. Barbara Thornton 1937–1937
      2. 2. Veda Thornton 1906–
      3. 3. Evert Thornton 1903–
      4. 4. Guy Thornton 1904–1968
      5. 5. Lois Thornton 1917–1996
      6. 6. Gale Thornton 1915–
      7. 7. Eva Thornton 1912–
      8. 8. Forrest Thornton 1907–1979 m. Mary (O) Huff 1918–
    2. 2. James (W.) Thornton 1863–1884
    3. 3. Benjamin (F.) Thornton 1865–1929
    4. 4. Etha (M.) Thornton 1858–1885
    5. 5. Ida (C.) Thornton 1868–1947 m. Steven (Elmer) Heck 1872–
      1. 1. Sudie (E) Heck 1893–
        1. 1. Stephen (Kendall) Sturm 1925–2012
        2. 2. Lawrence Heck 1917–
      2. 2. John Heck 1900–
      3. 3. Ralph Heck 1905–
      4. 4. Laurence Heck 1918–
      5. 5. Lyda (A) Heck 1896–
    6. 6. Albert (M.) Thornton 1873–1963
    7. 7. Martha (R.) Thornton 1860–1863
    8. 8. John (Wesley) Thornton 1852–1937 m. Dora (A) Waters 1858–1936
      1. 1. Maud (A) Thornton 1887–1980
      2. 2. Virgie (L) Thornton 1890–1979
      3. 3. Willie (M) Thornton 1892–1986 m. Marine Smith 1896–1970
        1. 1. Nellvy (M) Smith 1922–
        2. 2. Chrystine Smith 1924–
        3. 3. James Smith 1927–1989
        4. 4. Sybil Smith 1920–
        5. 5. Harold (Newlyn) Smith 1921–
      4. 4. Frank (E) Thornton 1895–1973
    9. 9. Henry (W.) Thornton 1851–1900
    10. 10. Sara (Ellen) Thornton 1855–1890
    11. 11. Rachel (Ann) Thornton 1847–1889 m. Wm (J.) Arthur 1843–
      1. 1. George Arthur 1870–
      2. 2. Ellen (S.) Arthur 1874–
    12. 12. Mary (Frances) Thornton 1849–1866
  2. 2. Henry (Warden) Thornton 1825–1918 m. Susan Dewitt 1833–1923
    1. 1. James Thornton 1853–
    2. 2. Albert Thornton 1874–1945
    3. 3. Nelson Thornton 1871– m. Cora McCALL 1867–
      1. 1. Melbra Thornton 1899–
      2. 2. Belva Thornton 1904–
    4. 4. Hannah Thornton 1869–1958 m. George (Silvester) Lewis 1863–1940
    5. 5. Isaac Thornton 1856–1937 m. Mary (Ann) Saunders 1860–1933
      1. 1. Garnet (L) Thornton 1892–
      2. 2. Ellis (R) Thornton 1899–
      3. 3. Addie (E) Thornton 1887–
      4. 4. Vergie (M) Thornton 1889–1953
      5. 5. Levada (A) Thornton 1886–
      6. 6. Homer (L) Thornton 1896–
    6. 6. Susanna Thornton 1860–
    7. 7. Firman Thornton 1865–
    8. 8. Jesse Thornton 1858–
    9. 9. Norman Thornton 1865–
    10. 10. Nancy Thornton 1861–
    11. 11. John (H) Thornton 1852–
  3. 3. Mary Thornton 1842–

John Thornton's Timeline

6 Records

1795
1795
Birth of John Henry Thornton in Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, USA
Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, USA
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 15
John Henry Thornton resided here in Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, USA
Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, USA
1820
1820
Age 25
John Henry Thornton resided here in Culpeper, Virginia, United States
Culpeper, Virginia, United States
1822
28 Dec 1822
Age 27
John Henry Thornton was married in Culpeper County, Virginia, USA
Culpeper County, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 55
John Henry Thornton resided here in Mason, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
Mason, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
1863
1 Feb 1863
Age 68
Death of John Henry Thornton in Lawrence, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
Lawrence, Lawrence, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1795
    Event Place: Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 8811.008; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Mason, Lawrence, Ohio; Roll: M432_701; Page: 367B; Image: 517
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Ohio, Soldier Grave Registrations
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1822
    Event Place: Culpeper County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia; Roll: 68; Page: 117; Image: Vam252_68-0227; FHL Roll: 0181428

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Culpeper, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Culpeper, Virginia; Page: 271; NARA Roll: M33_133; Image: 122

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Mason, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Mason, Lawrence, Ohio; Roll: M432_701; Page: 367B; Image: 517

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ohio, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1863
    Event Place: Lawrence, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Ohio, Soldier Grave Registrations
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Willow Wood, Lawrence County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Ohio, Soldier Grave Registrations
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