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Martin Thornton 1879–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Nov 1879

Birth Location: Deerpark West, Westport, Co Mayo, Ireland

Death Date: 24 Aug 1966

Death Location: Peter Street, Westport, Mayo, Ireland

Father: Thomas Thornton

Mother: Anne McGloon

Spouse(s): Margaret Staunton

Children(s): John Thornton

The story of Martin Thornton began in 1879 in Deerpark West, Westport, Co Mayo, Ireland. Martin Thornton married Margaret Staunton, and had children including John Pierce Thornton. Martin Thornton passed away in 1966 in Peter Street, Westport, Mayo, Ireland.

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Biography

  • The story of Martin Thornton began in 1879 in Deerpark West, Westport, Co Mayo, Ireland.
  • Martin Thornton married Margaret Staunton, and had children including John Pierce Thornton.
  • Martin Thornton passed away in 1966 in Peter Street, Westport, Mayo, Ireland.

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Martin Thornton's Ancestors

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Martin Thornton
1879–1966
Birth Place: Deerpark West, Westport, Co Mayo, Ireland
Parents
Thomas Thornton
1835–1907
Westport, Mayo, Ireland
Anne McGloon
1842–1923
Ireland
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Martin Thornton's Descendants

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Martin Thornton (15 Nov 1879–24 Aug 1966) m. Margaret Staunton (6 Oct 1880–8 Feb 1964)
  1. 1. John (Pierce) Thornton 1924–1995

Martin Thornton's Timeline

2 Records

1879
15 Nov 1879
Birth of Martin Thornton in Deerpark West, Westport, Co Mayo, Ireland
Deerpark West, Westport, Co Mayo, Ireland
1966
24 Aug 1966
Age 87
Death of Martin Thornton in Peter Street, Westport, Mayo, Ireland
Peter Street, Westport, Mayo, Ireland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1879
    Event Place: Deerpark West, Westport, Co Mayo, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1966
    Event Place: Peter Street, Westport, Mayo, Ireland

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