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Martha Maddox Thornton 1867–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 December 1867

Birth Location: South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 23 May 1950

Death Location: Enoree, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: William Maddox

Mother: Martha Maddox

Spouse(s): Elijah Thornton

Children(s): Fred Thornton, Annie Lynch, Gracie Thornton, Lottie Clair, Hallie Thornton, Frank Thornton, Lavinia Burch, Minnie Campbell, Pat Thornton

In 1867, Martha Maddox Thornton entered the world in South Carolina, USA, born to William Maddox And Martha Glass Maddox. In 1935, Martha Maddox Thornton resided in Enoree Cotton Mill, Spartanburg, South Carolina. In 1940, Martha Maddox Thornton resided in Enoree Cotton Mill, Spartanburg, South Carolina, U. Martha Maddox Thornton married Elijah Thornton, and had children including Annie Belle Lynch, Frank Frazier Thornton, Fred Thornton, Gracie Thornton, Hallie Or Halley Or Hallie Thornton, Lavinia J Thornton Burch, Lottie Thornton Le Clair, Minnie Lee Thornton Campbell, Pat Thornton. Martha Maddox Thornton passed away in 1950 in Enoree, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1867, Martha Maddox Thornton entered the world in South Carolina, USA, born to William Maddox And Martha Glass Maddox.
  • In 1935, Martha Maddox Thornton resided in Enoree Cotton Mill, Spartanburg, South Carolina.
  • In 1940, Martha Maddox Thornton resided in Enoree Cotton Mill, Spartanburg, South Carolina, U.
  • Martha Maddox Thornton married Elijah Thornton, and had children including Annie Belle Lynch, Frank Frazier Thornton, Fred Thornton, Gracie Thornton, Hallie Or Halley Or Hallie Thornton, Lavinia J Thornton Burch, Lottie Thornton Le Clair, Minnie Lee Thornton Campbell, Pat Thornton.
  • Martha Maddox Thornton passed away in 1950 in Enoree, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Martha Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Martha Thornton
1867–1950
Birth Place: South Carolina, USA
Parents
William Maddox
1815–1889
Martha (Glass ?) Maddox
1831–1902
Grandparents
Richard Maddox
1789–1855
Maryland, USA
Margaret (Peggy) Robertson
1775–1852
South Carolina, USA
James (Wesley Glass, Glase,) Glaze
1798–1861
Laurens County, Georgia, USA
Sarah (Ann) Arline
1802–1867
Washington, Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Hendley Maddox
1761–1806
Jannet -1Ab-g6-1.1--
1749–1813
Levi Glass
1764–1850
Mary McCormick
1768–1845
John Arline
1766–1813
Phereby Pullen
1779–1824
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ignatius II*
1728–1783
Margaret McCane
1727–1800
Levi Glass
1729–1779
Anna Gleiss
1742–1776
James II
1739–1791
Sarah Kittrell
1742–1797
Thomas Pullen
1752–1828
Lydia Bowers
1761–1828

Martha Thornton's Descendants

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Martha (Maddox) Thornton (26 December 1867–23 May 1950) m. Elijah Thornton (27 January 1857–10 March 1937)
  1. 1. Fred Thornton 1883–1918
  2. 2. Annie (Belle) Lynch 1895–1979 m. Louis (Clifton) Lynch 1888–1980
    1. 1. Louis (C Lynch) Junior 1921–
    2. 2. Robert (Hayne) Lynch 1923–
    3. 3. Nell (E) Lynch 1923–
  3. 3. Gracie Thornton 1898–
  4. 4. Lottie (Thornton Le) Clair 1900–1997 m. Emile (Le) Clair 1888–
    1. 1. Arthur (J) Leclair 1926–
    2. 2. William (Le) Clair 1920–
    3. 3. Emile (B Le Clair) Junior 1923–2011
  5. 5. Hallie (or Halley or Hallie) Thornton 1904–1985
  6. 6. Frank (Frazier) Thornton 1905–1980
  7. 7. Lavinia (J Thornton) Burch 1887–1952 m. Thomas ("Tom") Burch 1892–
    1. 1. Ruby Burch 1909–
    2. 2. Neoma (or Naomi) Burch 1921–
    3. 3. Grace Burch 1916–
    4. 4. Marguret Burch 1919–
  8. 8. Minnie (Lee Thornton) Campbell 1884–1915 m. Aaron (Furman) Campbell 1882–1947
    1. 1. Lottie (Lee) Campbell 1903–1904
    2. 2. Joe Campbell 1904–1971 m. Maggie (Evans Campbell) Mann 1906–
      1. 1. Lawrence Campbell 1925–
    3. 3. Grange Campbell 1908–1999 m. Beatrice Campbell 1920–
    4. 4. Vallie (Campbell) Stewart 1910–2006 m. Marvin (Cunningham) Stewart 1907–1978
  9. 9. Pat Thornton 1890–

Martha Thornton's Timeline

5 Records

1867
26 December 1867
Birth of Martha Maddox Thornton in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 68
Martha Maddox Thornton resided here in Enoree Cotton Mill, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Enoree Cotton Mill, Spartanburg, South Carolina
1940
1940
Age 73
Martha Maddox Thornton resided here in Enoree Cotton Mill, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Enoree Cotton Mill, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 83
Martha Maddox Thornton resided here in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
1950
23 May 1950
Age 83
Death of Martha Maddox Thornton
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 December 1867
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Enoree Cotton Mill, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03838; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 42-34
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Spartanburg, South C

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Enoree Cotton Mill, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Enoree Cotton Mill, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03838; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 42-34

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Enoree Cotton Mill, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Enoree Cotton Mill, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03838; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 42-34

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Spartanburg, South C

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Evaalton M, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Spartanburg, South C

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 May 1950
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Enoree, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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