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Josiah Thornton 1758–1849 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Aug 1758

Birth Location: Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1 Nov 1849

Death Location: Collinwood, Wayne County, Tennessee, USA

Father: John Thornton

Mother: Jemima Longworth

Spouse(s): Sarah Fowler, Frances Dewberry

Children(s): Spartey Thurlow, Elizabeth Thornton, Thoma Sheanton, Mordica Thornton, Sally Thornton, Thursa Thornton, Rhoda Thornton, William Thorington, Nelly Thornton, Mahala Thornton, Josiah Thornton, Isaac Thornton

In 1758, Josiah Thornton entered the world in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States, born to John Thornton And Jemima Longworth. In 1790, Josiah Thornton resided in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States. In 1800, Josiah Thornton resided in Spartanburg District, South Carolina. Josiah Thornton married Frances Dewberry, Sarah Fowler, and had children including Elizabeth Thornton, Isaac Thornton, Josiah Thornton, Mahala Thornton, Mordica Mordecai Thornton, Nelly Thornton, Rhoda Thornton, Sally Thornton, Spartey Thurlow, Thoma Sheanton, Thursa Thornton, William Thorington. Josiah Thornton passed away in 1849 in Collinwood, Wayne County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1758, Josiah Thornton entered the world in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States, born to John Thornton And Jemima Longworth.
  • In 1790, Josiah Thornton resided in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1800, Josiah Thornton resided in Spartanburg District, South Carolina.
  • Josiah Thornton married Frances Dewberry, Sarah Fowler, and had children including Elizabeth Thornton, Isaac Thornton, Josiah Thornton, Mahala Thornton, Mordica Mordecai Thornton, Nelly Thornton, Rhoda Thornton, Sally Thornton, Spartey Thurlow, Thoma Sheanton, Thursa Thornton, William Thorington.
  • Josiah Thornton passed away in 1849 in Collinwood, Wayne County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Thornton
1715–1800
Birth Location: Orange, VA, USA
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Jemima Longworth
1724–1780
Birth Location: Orange, Or Weston, VA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Fowler
1765–1849
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Frances Dewberry
1790–1849
Birth Location: Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

Spartey Thurlow
1786–1838
Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Elizabeth Thornton
1781–1782
Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
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Thoma Sheanton
1776–1875
Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
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Mordica Thornton
1800–1846
Birth Location: Spartenburg District, South Carolina, United States
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Sally Thornton
1798–1860
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
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Thursa Thornton
1805–1846
Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
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Rhoda Thornton
1788–1860
Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
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William Thorington
1803–1865
Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
WT
Nelly Thornton
1791–1871
Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
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Mahala Thornton
1809–1858
Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
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Josiah Thornton
1796–1875
Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
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Isaac Thornton
1794–1850
Birth Location: Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Josiah Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Josiah Thornton
1758–1849
Birth Place: Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
Parents
John Thornton
1715–1800
Orange, VA, USA
Jemima Longworth
1724–1780
Orange, Or Weston, VA
Grandparents
Mark Thornton
1686–1721
Oflinenburg, Richmond, VA, USA
Mary Bruce
1692–1721
Richmond, Virginia, USA
William (C.) Longworth
1696–1724
Orange, Orange, Virginia, United States
Millisent Longworth
1702–
Great-Grandparents
Edward Ransdall
1668–1724
Mary Groham
1676–1718
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Randall
1646–
Elizabeth Randell
1640–

Josiah Thornton's Descendants

1.
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Josiah Thornton (22 Aug 1758–1 Nov 1849) m. Sarah Fowler (1 Mar 1765–29 October 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
        1. 1. John (Minton Thornton,) Sr. 1905–1990 m. Alpha (Omega) Thornton 1911–1984
        2. 2. Thomas Thomson 1901–1967 m. Edna (Mae) Thornton 1904–1983
        3. 3. Birdell (Idell) Shaw 1896–1975 m. Fletcher (H) Shaw 1898–1937
        4. 4. Sallie (I) Thornton 1892–1967 m. George (F) Johnson 1897–1975
        5. 5. William Thomson 1900–1967 m. Ida (M) Haygood 1913–1997
        6. 6. Clara (Elizabeth) Thornton 1902–1903
        7. 7. Mary (Lillian) Thornton 1899–1899
        8. 8. Cora Thornton 1895–1895
        9. 9. Richard (D.) Thornton 1893–1894
        10. 10. Allen Thornton 1908–1973 m. Avis (Christine) Thornton 1921–2013
      2. 2. T. (H.) Thornton 1872–1902 m. Rebeca (J) Thornton 1874–1952
        1. 1. Mary (E) Thornton 1899–1971 m. Ferry (E) Campbell 1885–1929
        2. 2. Edgar (W) Thornton 1894–1975 m. Ethel (Victoria) Thornton 1895–1957
        3. 3. Biodre (B) Thornton 1896–1966 m. Vera Thornton 1896–1969
    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
        1. 1. Percy (E) Johnson 1904–
        2. 2. Paul (S) Johnson 1901–
        3. 3. Allie (Alonzo) Johnson 1906–
        4. 4. Marvin (Grover) Johnson 1895–1960
      3. 3. William Johnson 1876–
      4. 4. Annie Johnson 1863–
      5. 5. Ellen (M) Langhover 1870–
        1. 1. Solomon Langhover 1922–1995
        2. 2. Mae (Lydia) Creek 1912–1999
      6. 6. Ella Bailey 1867– m. Will Bailey 1870–
        1. 1. Julins Bailey 1895– m. Stella Whiteside 1901–
      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
        1. 1. Mary (M) Hendrix 1877–
        2. 2. James (L) Hendrix 1889–
        3. 3. Hosea (Sherman) Hendrix 1884–1950
        4. 4. Chester (Arthur) Hendrix 1883–1969
        5. 5. Saleta Barnett 1881–1948
        6. 6. Cora Hendrix 1874–1878
        7. 7. Tennessee Hendrix 1878–1880
        8. 8. Ellery (R S) Hendrix 1886–1961
      4. 4. Earkin Hendrix 1832–1864
      5. 5. Thos (J) Hendrix 1842–1910 m. Arlamis Hendrix 1850– m. Eliz Kenedy 1850–1930
        1. 1. Burel (T) Hendrix 1869–
        2. 2. Thomas (L) Hendrix 1882–
        3. 3. Mary (Francis) Hendrix 1869–1928
        4. 4. June (Etta) Hendrix 1872–1935
        5. 5. Perrey Hendrix 1878–1911
    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
        1. 1. Joe (Shoffner) Liles 1898–1961 m. Minnie (Lee) Berryman 1906–1962
        2. 2. Andrew (J) Lyles 1890–
        3. 3. Dewitt (W) Lyles 1896–
        4. 4. Winnie (S) Lyles 1893–
        5. 5. Mannie (Mae) Pierce 1886–
        6. 6. Eric Pierce 1889–1919 m. Commodore (H) Hardwick 1889–
        7. 7. Birtie (M) Pierce 1881–1923
        8. 8. Ida (Grayce) Springer 1883–1952 m. Charlie (Christopher Cincinnati) Springer 1886–1954
        9. 9. Emmit (L.) Pierce 1879–
      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–

Josiah Thornton's Timeline

9 Records

1758
22 Aug 1758
Birth of Josiah Thornton in Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
1790
1790
Age 32
Josiah Thornton resided here in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 42
Josiah Thornton resided here in Spartanburg District, South Carolina
Spartanburg District, South Carolina
1810
1810
Age 52
Josiah Thornton resided here in Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 62
Josiah Thornton resided here in Hickman, Tennessee, United States
Hickman, Tennessee, United States
1830
1830
Age 72
Josiah Thornton resided here in Wayne, Tennessee, USA
Wayne, Tennessee, USA
1836
1836
Age 78
Josiah Thornton resided here in Wayne, Tennessee, United States
Wayne, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 82
Josiah Thornton resided here in Wayne, Tennessee, USA
Wayne, Tennessee, USA
1849
1 Nov 1849
Age 91
Death of Josiah Thornton in Lutts, Wayne, Tennessee, United States
Lutts, Wayne, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Aug 1758
    Event Place: Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Nov 1849
    Event Place: Lutts, Wayne, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
    [3] Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1848-1857, Wayne County, Tennessee; Author: Tennessee. Circuit Court (Wayne County); Probate Place: Wayne, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1836
    Event Place: Wayne, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Wayne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1848-1857, Wayne County, Tennessee; Author: Tennessee. Circuit Court (Wayne County); Probate Place: Wayne, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Collinwood, Wayne County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 6
    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: 211; Image: 417; Family History Library Film: 181425

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Wayne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Wayne, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 182; Page: 297; Family History Library Film: 0024540

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Wayne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Wayne, Tennessee; Roll: 536; Page: 100; Image: 205; Family History Library Film: 0024550

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source: American Revolutionary War Rejected Pensions

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Hickman, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Page: 266; NARA Roll: M33_120; Image: 332
    [2] 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Hickman, Tennessee; Page: 171; NARA Roll: M33_122; Image: 132

    Genealogy Event 11
    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: 22; Image: 33; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: 61; Page: 436; Image: 00345; Family History Library Film: 0181420
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