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Loren Thornton 1883–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 June 1883

Birth Location: Elkville, Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America

Death Date: 1948

Death Location: Elkville, Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: John Thornton

Mother: Martha Bourland

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In 1883, Loren Thornton entered the world in Elkville, Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America, born to John Thornton And Martha Bourland. In 1900, Loren Thornton resided in Elk, Jackson, Illinois, USA. Loren Thornton passed away in 1948 in Elkville, Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1883, Loren Thornton entered the world in Elkville, Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America, born to John Thornton And Martha Bourland.
  • In 1900, Loren Thornton resided in Elk, Jackson, Illinois, USA.
  • Loren Thornton passed away in 1948 in Elkville, Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Loren Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Loren Thornton
1883–1948
Birth Place: Elkville, Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America
Parents
John Thornton
1849–1895
Illinois
Martha Bourland
1848–1902
, , Illinois, USA
Grandparents
John (Daniel) Bourland
1821–1880
Alabama, USA
Mary Powers
1820–1866
Illinois
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Bourland
1797–1841
Demarin Rees
1796–1876
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jr
1762–1844
Mary Loving
1769–1849

Loren Thornton's Timeline

3 Records

1883
19 June 1883
Birth of Loren Thornton in Elkville, Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America
Elkville, Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 17
Loren Thornton resided here in Elk, Jackson, Illinois, USA
Elk, Jackson, Illinois, USA
1948
1948
Age 65
Death of Loren Thornton
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 June 1883
    Event Place: Elkville, Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Elk, Jackson, Illinois; Roll: 306; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1240306

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Elk, Jackson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Elk, Jackson, Illinois; Roll: 306; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1240306

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1948
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elkville, Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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