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Opal Mae Thornton 1918–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 August 1918

Birth Location: Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA

Death Date: 18 October 1985

Death Location: Beckville, Panola County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Emmitt Thornton

Mother: Agnes Lathom

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Children(s):

The story of Opal Mae Thornton began in 1918 in Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA. In 1920, Opal Mae Thornton resided in Crutcho, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA. In 1930, Opal Mae Thornton resided in Grandfield, Grandfield, Tillman, Oklahoma, USA. Opal Mae Thornton passed away in 1985 in Beckville, Panola County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Opal Mae Thornton began in 1918 in Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA.
  • In 1920, Opal Mae Thornton resided in Crutcho, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA.
  • In 1930, Opal Mae Thornton resided in Grandfield, Grandfield, Tillman, Oklahoma, USA.
  • Opal Mae Thornton passed away in 1985 in Beckville, Panola County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Opal Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Opal Thornton
1918–1985
Birth Place: Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
Parents
Emmitt Roland Thornton
1892–1979
Spencer, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
Agnes (Mae) Lathom
1897–1967
Gibson County, Indiana, 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

Opal Thornton's Timeline

6 Records

1918
4 August 1918
Birth of Opal Mae Thornton in Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 2
Opal Mae Thornton resided here in Crutcho, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
Crutcho, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
Opal Mae Thornton resided here in Grandfield, Grandfield, Tillman, Oklahoma, USA
Grandfield, Grandfield, Tillman, Oklahoma, USA
1935
1935
Age 17
Opal Mae Thornton resided here in Rural, Tillman, Oklahoma
Rural, Tillman, Oklahoma
1940
1940
Age 22
Opal Mae Thornton resided here in Richland Township, Richland, Stephens, Oklahoma, USA
Richland Township, Richland, Stephens, Oklahoma, USA
1985
18 October 1985
Age 67
Death of Opal Mae Thornton in Kilgore, Rusk, Texas, USA
Kilgore, Rusk, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 August 1918
    Event Place: Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Crutcho, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Grandfield, Grandfield, Tillman, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Tillman, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Richland Township, Richland, Stephens, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 October 1985
    Event Place: Kilgore, Rusk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Beckville, Panola County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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