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Joseph B Thornton 1922 – 2000 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Jan 1922

Birth Location: Nahunta, Georgia

Death Date: 4 Aug 2000

Death Location: West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, USA

Father: Davis Thornton

Mother: Birtie Thornton

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The story of Joseph B Thornton began in 1922 in Nahunta, Georgia. In 1930, Joseph B Thornton resided in Fernandina Beach, Fernandina Beach, Nassau, Florid. In 1935, Joseph B Thornton resided in Rural, Ware, Georgia. Joseph B Thornton passed away in 2000 in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph B Thornton began in 1922 in Nahunta, Georgia.
  • In 1930, Joseph B Thornton resided in Fernandina Beach, Fernandina Beach, Nassau, Florid.
  • In 1935, Joseph B Thornton resided in Rural, Ware, Georgia.
  • Joseph B Thornton passed away in 2000 in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Thornton
1922 – 2000
Birth Place: Nahunta, Georgia
Parents
Davis Thornton
1904 – 1957
Georgia
Birtie Thornton
1905 –
Georgia
Grandparents
Berryan Thornton
1870 – 1936
Georgia
Rachel Thornton
1875 – 1938
Georgia
Great-Grandparents
Davis Thornton
1837 – 1909
Magie Thornton
1836 – 1914
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Williamson
1807 – 1870
Sinthy Courson
1820 – 1865

Joseph Thornton's Timeline

5 Records

1922
1 Jan 1922
Birth of Joseph B Thornton in Nahunta, Georgia
Nahunta, Georgia
1930
1930
Age 8
Joseph B Thornton resided here in Fernandina Beach, Fernandina Beach, Nassau, Florida, USA
Fernandina Beach, Fernandina Beach, Nassau, Florida, USA
1935
1935
Age 13
Joseph B Thornton resided here in Rural, Ware, Georgia
Rural, Ware, Georgia
1940
1940
Age 18
Joseph B Thornton resided here in Precinct 2#, Fernandina, Nassau, Florida, USA
Precinct 2#, Fernandina, Nassau, Florida, USA
2000
4 Aug 2000
Age 78
Death of Joseph B Thornton in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, USA
West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1922
    Event Place: Nahunta, Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Fernandina Beach, Fernandina Beach, Nassau, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Ware, Georgia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Precinct 2#, Fernandina, Nassau, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Aug 2000
    Event Place: West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, FL, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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