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Martha Thornton 1859–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Sept 1859

Birth Location: Ontario, Canada

Death Date: 7 January 1928

Death Location: Deckerville, Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Samuel Thornton

Mother: Rachael Maynard

Spouse(s): Richard Simmons

Children(s): Hannah Simmons

Martha Thornton was born in 1859 in Ontario, Canada, the child of Samuel Thornton And Rachael Maynard. In 1870, Martha Thornton resided in Bridgehampton, Forestville, Sanilac, Michigan, USA. Martha Thornton married Richard M Simmons, and had children including Hannah Ellen Simmons. Martha Thornton passed away in 1928 in Deckerville, Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Martha Thornton was born in 1859 in Ontario, Canada, the child of Samuel Thornton And Rachael Maynard.
  • In 1870, Martha Thornton resided in Bridgehampton, Forestville, Sanilac, Michigan, USA.
  • Martha Thornton married Richard M Simmons, and had children including Hannah Ellen Simmons.
  • Martha Thornton passed away in 1928 in Deckerville, Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Thornton
1826–1905
Birth Location: Warwick, Warwickshire, England
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Rachael Maynard
1829–1913
Birth Location: England
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Spouses(s)

Richard Simmons
1856–1947
Birth Location: Canada West
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Children(s)

Hannah Simmons
1887–1944
Birth Location: Bridgehampton, Sanilac, Michigan
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Martha Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Martha Thornton
1859–1928
Birth Place: Ontario, Canada
Parents
Samuel Thornton
1826–1905
Warwick, Warwickshire, England
Rachael Maynard
1829–1913
England
Grandparents
John Thornton
1787–1854
Yorkshire, England
Frances (Elizabeth) Bowler
1785–1872
Eastrington, Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Thornton
1761–1841
Frances Wade
1763–1832
John Bowler
1757–1844
Elizabeth Holmes
1760–1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Thornton
1732–1798
Mary Thornton
1735–1800
John Wade
1730–1816
Sarah Crispe
1746–1805

Martha Thornton's Descendants

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Martha Thornton (17 Sept 1859–7 January 1928) m. Richard (M) Simmons (21 February 1856–18 November 1947)
  1. 1. Hannah (Ellen) Simmons 1887–1944 m. Calvin (Clarence) Innis 1892–1972
    1. 1. Margaret (Alice) Innis 1917–1970 m. Warren (John) Amey 1906–1978
      1. 1. Mary (Catherine) Amey 1936–2020 m. Roger (Douglas) Brabant 1934–1999 m. Francis (" Ted" Frederick Fagan) Sr 1936–2023
      2. 2. James (Calvin) Amey 1937–
    2. 2. Dorothy (Marie INNIS) Ross 1916–1999
    3. 3. Marion (E) Innis 1923–1986 m. Nels (Johannas) Colombe 1921–2009

Martha Thornton's Timeline

6 Records

1859
17 Sept 1859
Birth of Martha Thornton in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1870
1870
Age 11
Martha Thornton resided here in Bridgehampton, Forestville, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
Bridgehampton, Forestville, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 41
Martha Thornton resided here in Bridgehampton, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
Bridgehampton, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
Martha Thornton resided here in Marion, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
Marion, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 61
Martha Thornton resided here in Port Huron Precinct 9, St Clair, Michigan, USA
Port Huron Precinct 9, St Clair, Michigan, USA
1928
7 January 1928
Age 69
Death of Martha Thornton in Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America
Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Sept 1859
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Port Huron Precinct 9, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: T625_795; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 126
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bridgehampton, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: M593_703; Page: 13B
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bridgehampton, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: 743; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0115
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marion, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: T624_674; Page: 10a; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1374687
    [5] Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 16; Film Description: 1878 Hillsdale-1878 Van Buren
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [8] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1860
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Port Huron Precinct 9, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: T625_795; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 126
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bridgehampton, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: 743; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0115
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marion, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: T624_674; Page: 10a; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1374687

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Bridgehampton, Forestville, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Bridgehampton, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: M593_703; Page: 13B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bridgehampton, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bridgehampton, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: 743; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0115

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Marion, Sanilac, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marion, Sanilac, Michigan; Roll: T624_674; Page: 10a; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1374687

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Port Huron Precinct 9, St Clair, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Port Huron Precinct 9, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: T625_795; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 126

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bridgehampton
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 16; Film Description: 1878 Hillsdale-1878 Van Buren

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 January 1928
    Event Place: Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Deckerville, Sanilac County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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