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Melvina Clare Thornton 1924–1995 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 May 1924

Birth Location: Elgin, Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Death Date: 15 August 1995

Death Location: Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father: Charles Thornton

Mother: Minnie Thornton

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Melvina Clare Thornton was born in 1924 in Elgin, Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States of America, the child of Charles Elvin Thornton And Minnie Lee Thornton. In 1930, Melvina Clare Thornton resided in Richards, Richards, Comanche, Oklahoma, USA. In 1935, Melvina Clare Thornton resided in Richards, Comanche, Oklahoma. Melvina Clare Thornton married Ford. Melvina Clare Thornton passed away in 1995 in Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Melvina Clare Thornton was born in 1924 in Elgin, Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States of America, the child of Charles Elvin Thornton And Minnie Lee Thornton.
  • In 1930, Melvina Clare Thornton resided in Richards, Richards, Comanche, Oklahoma, USA.
  • In 1935, Melvina Clare Thornton resided in Richards, Comanche, Oklahoma.
  • Melvina Clare Thornton married Ford.
  • Melvina Clare Thornton passed away in 1995 in Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Melvina Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Melvina Thornton
1924–1995
Birth Place: Elgin, Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Parents
Charles Elvin Thornton
1891–
Okarche, Canadian County, Oklahoma, USA
Minnie (Lee) Thornton
1899–1941
Center, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Grandparents
John (Boston) THORNTON
1863–1924
Clarksdale, De Kalb, Missouri, United States
Ella (Amanda) Courtney
1867–1937
Missouri, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Thornton
1834–1916
Martha McConnell
1845–1925
Thomas Courtney
1832–1911
Amanda Johnson
1835–1903
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William II
1792–1858
Sally Todd
1793–1891
Alexander McCONNELL
1800–1858
Sarah Graves
1813–1881
Lt Courtney
1792–1850
Harriet Arnold
1794–1865
David (Yanson)
1790–1868
Susannah Kettering
1796–1888

Melvina Thornton's Timeline

5 Records

1924
18 May 1924
Birth of Melvina Clare Thornton in Elgin, Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Elgin, Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States of America
1930
1930
Age 6
Melvina Clare Thornton resided here in Richards, Richards, Comanche, Oklahoma, USA
Richards, Richards, Comanche, Oklahoma, USA
1935
1935
Age 11
Melvina Clare Thornton resided here in Richards, Comanche, Oklahoma
Richards, Comanche, Oklahoma
1940
1940
Age 16
Melvina Clare Thornton resided here in Richards Twp, Richards, Comanche, Oklahoma, USA
Richards Twp, Richards, Comanche, Oklahoma, USA
1995
15 August 1995
Age 71
Death of Melvina Clare Thornton in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 May 1924
    Event Place: Elgin, Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Richards, Richards, Comanche, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Richards, Comanche, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Richards Twp, Richards, Comanche, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 August 1995
    Event Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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