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Mary Jane Austin Thornton 1866–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Dec 1866

Birth Location: Henderson, Tennessee

Death Date: 19 Sep 1948

Death Location: Scotts Hill, Decatur, Tennessee

Father: Elesha Austin

Mother: Sarah Wheat

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In 1866, Mary Jane Austin Thornton entered the world in Henderson, Tennessee, born to Elesha Austin And Sarah C Wheat. In 1870, Mary Jane Austin Thornton resided in District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, Mary Jane Austin Thornton resided in District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA. Mary Jane Austin Thornton passed away in 1948 in Scotts Hill, Decatur, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1866, Mary Jane Austin Thornton entered the world in Henderson, Tennessee, born to Elesha Austin And Sarah C Wheat.
  • In 1870, Mary Jane Austin Thornton resided in District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1880, Mary Jane Austin Thornton resided in District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA.
  • Mary Jane Austin Thornton passed away in 1948 in Scotts Hill, Decatur, Tennessee.

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Spouses(s)

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Mary Thornton's Ancestors

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Mary Thornton
1866–1948
Birth Place: Henderson, Tennessee
Parents
Elesha Austin
1839–1871
USA
Sarah (C) Wheat
1840–1909
Henderson County, Tennessee
Grandparents
James (H) Austin
1807–1850
Ansonville, Anson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Zilpha (Cannon) Austin
1808–1882
, Anson, North Carolina, USA
Silas Wheat
1803–1885
Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
Patience Smith
1811–1848
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
John Wheat
1765–1834
Diey Wheat
1773–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Wheat
1745–1805
Sarah Milnes
1747–1810

Mary Thornton's Timeline

4 Records

1866
31 Dec 1866
Birth of Mary Jane Austin Thornton in Henderson, Tennessee
Henderson, Tennessee
1870
1870
Age 4
Mary Jane Austin Thornton resided here in District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 14
Mary Jane Austin Thornton resided here in District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
1948
19 Sep 1948
Age 82
Death of Mary Jane Austin Thornton in Scotts Hill, Decatur, Tennessee
Scotts Hill, Decatur, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Dec 1866
    Event Place: Henderson, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 11
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 13, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: 1262; Family History Film: 1255262; Page: 429A; Enumeration District: 063
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 13, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1537; Page: 123A; Family History Library Film: 553036

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 13, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1537; Page: 123A; Family History Library Film: 553036

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 13, Henderson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 13, Henderson, Tennessee; Roll: 1262; Family History Film: 1255262; Page: 429A; Enumeration District: 063

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Sep 1948
    Event Place: Scotts Hill, Decatur, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 11

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