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Joseph Edward Thornton 1858–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1858

Birth Location: Wortley, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: 28 Sep 1927

Death Location: Yorkshire, England

Father: Charles Thornton

Mother: Paulina Sowry

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In 1858, Joseph Edward Thornton entered the world in Wortley, Yorkshire, England, born to Charles Bateson Thornton And Paulina Sowry. In 1861, Joseph Edward Thornton resided in Holbeck, Yorkshire, England. In 1871, Joseph Edward Thornton resided in Holbeck, Yorkshire, England. Joseph Edward Thornton passed away in 1927 in Yorkshire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1858, Joseph Edward Thornton entered the world in Wortley, Yorkshire, England, born to Charles Bateson Thornton And Paulina Sowry.
  • In 1861, Joseph Edward Thornton resided in Holbeck, Yorkshire, England.
  • In 1871, Joseph Edward Thornton resided in Holbeck, Yorkshire, England.
  • Joseph Edward Thornton passed away in 1927 in Yorkshire, England.

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Spouses(s)

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Joseph Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Thornton
1858–1927
Birth Place: Wortley, Yorkshire, England
Parents
Charles Bateson Thornton
1817–1900
Leeds, Yorkshire, , England
Paulina Sowry
1819–1895
Wortley, Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
Hannah Bateson
1791–1846
Farnley, Yorkshire, England
Jeremiah Sowry
1775–1840
Armley, Yorkshire, England
Hannah Broadbent
1778–1857
Armley, Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Nancy Hemmingway
1747–1809
Thomas Broadbent
1731–
Ann Bargan
1731–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Thornton's Timeline

4 Records

1858
abt 1858
Birth of Joseph Edward Thornton in Wortley, Yorkshire, England
Wortley, Yorkshire, England
1861
1861
Age 3
Joseph Edward Thornton resided here in Holbeck, Yorkshire, England
Holbeck, Yorkshire, England
1871
1871
Age 13
Joseph Edward Thornton resided here in Holbeck, Yorkshire, England
Holbeck, Yorkshire, England
1927
28 Sep 1927
Age 69
Death of Joseph Edward Thornton in Yorkshire, England
Yorkshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1858
    Event Place: Wortley, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Dorset, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1813-1921, Dorset History Centre; Dorchester, England; Reference: PE/MCR
    [2] 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 4522; Folio: 85; Page: 13; GSU roll: 848474
    [3] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 3363; Folio: 60; Page: 10; GSU roll: 543120

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Holbeck, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 3363; Folio: 60; Page: 10; GSU roll: 543120

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Holbeck, Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 4522; Folio: 85; Page: 13; GSU roll: 848474

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1927
    Event Place: Yorkshire, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941

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