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Nettie Thornton 1875–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: MAY 1875

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: 5 OCT 1935

Death Location: Dixie Union, Ware County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Rev Thornton

Mother: Nancy Williamson

Spouse(s): Alfred Jordan

Children(s): Nellie Jordan, L Jordan

Nettie Thornton was born in 1875 in Georgia, the child of Rev James Alexander Thornton And Nancy Williamson. In 1880, Nettie Thornton was recorded in the census in District 1239 And 583, Appling, Georgia, USA. In 1900, Nettie Thornton established residence. Nettie Thornton married Alfred Jordan, and had children including L Jordan, Nellie M Jordan. Nettie Thornton passed away in 1935 in Dixie Union, Ware County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Nettie Thornton was born in 1875 in Georgia, the child of Rev James Alexander Thornton And Nancy Williamson.
  • In 1880, Nettie Thornton was recorded in the census in District 1239 And 583, Appling, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1900, Nettie Thornton established residence.
  • Nettie Thornton married Alfred Jordan, and had children including L Jordan, Nellie M Jordan.
  • Nettie Thornton passed away in 1935 in Dixie Union, Ware County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Rev Thornton
1840–1900
Birth Location: Appling County, Georgia, USA
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Nancy Williamson
1839–1926
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
NW

Spouses(s)

Alfred Jordan
1872–1953
Birth Location: Ware County, Georgia
AJ

Children(s)

Nellie Jordan
1895–1960
Birth Location: Georgia
NJ
L Jordan
1897–
Birth Location: Georgia
LJ

Nettie Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Nettie Thornton
1875–1935
Birth Place: Georgia
Parents
Rev James Alexander Thornton
1840–1900
Appling County, Georgia, USA
Nancy Williamson
1839–1926
Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Isaac (Latch Thornton) Sr
1801–1876
Tattnal, Georgia, United States
Mary O'Steen
1798–1855
Liberty, Georgia, United States
John (Thomas) Williamson
1807–1889
Appling, Georgia, United States
Sinthy ("Cynthia") Courson
1820–1865
Tattnall, Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Thornton
1755–1847
Naomi Reddick
1757–1840
William O'Steen
1747–1832
Elizabeth Davis
1745–1830
George Woods
1785–1876
Mary Osteen
1788–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Thornton
1718–1787
Agatha Yancey
1722–1785
John Reddick
1749–1774
Thomas Osteen
1725–1794
Rachel Pritchard
1729–1796
John Jr
1735–1793
Elizabeth Lanier
1735–1793
William Osteen
1747–1832
Elizabeth Davis
1751–1830

Nettie Thornton's Descendants

1.
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Nettie Thornton (MAY 1875–5 OCT 1935) m. Alfred Jordan (22 JUL 1872–3 JAN 1953)
  1. 1. Nellie (M.) Jordan 1895–1960
  2. 2. L Jordan 1897–

Nettie Thornton's Timeline

8 Records

1875
MAY 1875
Birth of Nettie Thornton in Georgia
Georgia
1880
1880
Age 5
Nettie Thornton appeared in census in District 1239 And 583, Appling, Georgia, USA
District 1239 And 583, Appling, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 25
Nettie Thornton resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 35
Nettie Thornton resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 45
Nettie Thornton resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 55
Nettie Thornton resided here
None
1935
1935
Age 60
Nettie Thornton resided here
None
1935
5 OCT 1935
Age 60
Death of Nettie Thornton
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: MAY 1875
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Martinsville, Henry, Virginia; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2342181
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Martinsville, Henry, Virginia; Roll: T625_1892; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 114
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Martinsville, Henry, Virginia; Roll: T624_1632; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1375645
    [11] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [12] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [13] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Danville Ward 2, Danville City, Virginia; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0101
    [14] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [15] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [16] Florida, State Census
    [17] Florida, State Census
    [18] Florida, State Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 1239 And 583, Appling, Georgia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Danville Ward 2, Danville City, Virginia; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0101
    [4] Address: Marital Status: MarriedRelation to Head: Wife, Bickley, Ware, Georgia, USA
    Age:
    24-25

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [2] Age:
    34-35

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [2] Age:
    44-45

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [2] Age:
    54-55

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida, State Census
    [2] Age:
    59-60

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 OCT 1935
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [4] Age:
    60

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dixie Union, Ware County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave Index
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