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Joseph Thornton 1763–1821 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1763

Birth Location: United States of America

Death Date: 1821

Death Location: Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States of America

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Spouse(s): Jane Ferguson

Children(s): Joseph Thornton, Benjamin Thornton, Linnie Thornton, Charles Dr.

The story of Joseph Thornton began in 1763 in United States of America. In 1789, Joseph Thornton resided in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. In 1791, Joseph Thornton resided in Hamilton, Ohio, USA. Joseph Thornton married Jane Ferguson, and had children including Benjamin Thornton, Charles Marshall Thornton Dr, Hannah Thornton, Joseph Thornton, Linnie Thornton, Lucy Thornton, Thomas A Logan. Joseph Thornton passed away in 1821 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Thornton began in 1763 in United States of America.
  • In 1789, Joseph Thornton resided in Hamilton, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1791, Joseph Thornton resided in Hamilton, Ohio, USA.
  • Joseph Thornton married Jane Ferguson, and had children including Benjamin Thornton, Charles Marshall Thornton Dr, Hannah Thornton, Joseph Thornton, Linnie Thornton, Lucy Thornton, Thomas A Logan.
  • Joseph Thornton passed away in 1821 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Joseph Thornton's Ancestors

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Joseph Thornton
1763–1821
Birth Place: United States of America
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Joseph Thornton's Descendants

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Joseph Thornton (1763–1821) m. Jane Ferguson (1764–1842)
  1. 1. Joseph Thornton 1801–1876
  2. 2. Benjamin Thornton 1795–1843
  3. 3. Linnie Thornton 1802–1860
  4. 4. Charles (Marshall Thornton) Dr. –1939

Joseph Thornton's Timeline

6 Records

1763
1763
Birth of Joseph Thornton in United States of America
United States of America
1789
1789-1881
Age 26
Joseph Thornton resided here in Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Hamilton, Ohio, USA
1791
1791-1826
Age 28
Joseph Thornton resided here in Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Hamilton, Ohio, USA
1820
1820
Age 57
Joseph Thornton resided here in Cincinnati Ward 2, Hamilton, Ohio, United States
Cincinnati Ward 2, Hamilton, Ohio, United States
1821
1821
Age 58
Death of Joseph Thornton in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States of America
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 97
Joseph Thornton resided here in 14 W. Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH
14 W. Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1763
    Event Place: United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1789-1881
    Event Place: Hamilton, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: History of Cincinnati, Ohio : with illustrations and biographical sketches / compiled by Henry A. Ford and Kate B. Ford.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1791-1826
    Event Place: Hamilton, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Abstract of Book 1 & Book A, probate record 1791-1826, Hamilton County, Ohio

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Cincinnati Ward 2, Hamilton, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Cincinnati Ward 2, Hamilton, Ohio; Page: 239; NARA Roll: M33_87; Image: 178

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: 14 W. Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH
    Record Source: Ohio, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Memoirs of the Miami Valley

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: New Jersey, Marriage Records, 1683-1802

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1821
    Event Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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