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Louis Luke Thornton 1874–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 OCT 1874

Birth Location: Shelbina, Shelby, Missouri, United States

Death Date: 26 NOV 1941

Death Location: San Diego, California, United States

Father: Dan Thorton

Mother: Victoria Savery

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1874, Louis Luke Thornton entered the world in Shelbina, Shelby, Missouri, United States, born to Dan J Thorton And Victoria M Savery. In 1880, Louis Luke Thornton resided in Cameron, Clinton, Missouri, United States. In 1885, Louis Luke Thornton resided in Ward 5, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United States. Louis Luke Thornton passed away in 1941 in San Diego, California, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1874, Louis Luke Thornton entered the world in Shelbina, Shelby, Missouri, United States, born to Dan J Thorton And Victoria M Savery.
  • In 1880, Louis Luke Thornton resided in Cameron, Clinton, Missouri, United States.
  • In 1885, Louis Luke Thornton resided in Ward 5, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United States.
  • Louis Luke Thornton passed away in 1941 in San Diego, California, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Dan Thorton
1850–1910
Birth Location: Clarksdale, DeKalb, Missouri, United States
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Victoria Savery
1855–1929
Birth Location: Geauga, Ohio, United States
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Louis Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Louis Thornton
1874–1941
Birth Place: Shelbina, Shelby, Missouri, United States
Parents
Dan J Thorton
1850–1910
Clarksdale, DeKalb, Missouri, United States
Victoria (M) Savery
1855–1929
Geauga, Ohio, United States
Grandparents
Thomas Thorton
1828–1872
Auxvasse, Callaway, Missouri, United States
Emiline Stout
1823–1903
Clay, Missouri, United States
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Stout
1789–1833
Martha Thorp
1795–1831
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Louis Thornton's Timeline

8 Records

1874
21 OCT 1874
Birth of Louis Luke Thornton in Shelbina, Shelby, Missouri, United States
Shelbina, Shelby, Missouri, United States
1880
1880
Age 6
Louis Luke Thornton resided here in Cameron, Clinton, Missouri, United States
Cameron, Clinton, Missouri, United States
1885
1885
Age 11
Louis Luke Thornton resided here in Ward 5, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United States
Ward 5, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United States
1900
1900
Age 26
Louis Luke Thornton resided here in Clear Creek & Virgil Townships Virgil City town Ward 1, Vernon, Missouri, United States
Clear Creek & Virgil Townships Virgil City town Ward 1, Vernon, Missouri, United States
1900
1900
Age 26
Louis Luke Thornton resided here in Balanza, Province of Bataan Field Staff & Band Detach 32nd Infantry, Luzon, Philippines
Balanza, Province of Bataan Field Staff & Band Detach 32nd Infantry, Luzon, Philippines
1923
1923
Age 49
Louis Luke Thornton immigrated in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States
New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States
1928
1928
Age 54
Louis Luke Thornton immigrated in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States
New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States
1941
26 NOV 1941
Age 67
Death of Louis Luke Thornton in San Diego, California, United States
San Diego, California, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 OCT 1874
    Event Place: Shelbina, Shelby, Missouri, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, Louis Luke Thornton, "United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940"
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, Louis L Thornton, "United States Census, 1900"
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, Louis L Thornton, "Louisiana, New Orleans Passenger Lists, 1820-1945"
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, Louis L Thornton, "California Death Index, 1940-1997"
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, Lu Thornton in household of D R Thornton, "Nebraska State Census, 1885"
    [6] FamilySearch Family Tree, Louis L Thornton in household of Daniel I Thornton, "United States Census, 1900"
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, Louis L Thornton, "Louisiana, New Orleans Passenger Lists, 1820-1945"
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, Louis Thornton in household of Daniel T Thornton, "United States Census, 1880"
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, Louis Luke Thornton, "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, U.S. Passport Application, 1795-1925
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, Louis L Thornton, "United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925"

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: San Diego, California, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 1923
    Event Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cameron, Clinton, Missouri, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: BET 1917 AND 1918
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Florida, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 NOV 1941
    Event Place: San Diego, California, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, Louis Luke Thornton, "United States, Veterans Administration Master Index, 1917-1940"
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, Louis L Thornton, "California Death Index, 1940-1997"
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, Louis L Thornton, "Find A Grave Index"
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, California Death Index, 1940 - 1997
    [5] FamilySearch Family Tree, Louis L Thornton, "BillionGraves Index"

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: San Diego, Calif

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Ward 5, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Clear Creek & Virgil Townships Virgil City town Ward 1, Vernon, Missouri, United States

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Balanza, Province of Bataan Field Staff & Band Detach 32nd Infantry, Luzon, Philippines
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