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Paul Repton Thornton 1875–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 May 1875

Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 20 March 1930

Death Location: Faison, Duplin County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Moore Thornton

Mother: Jane Williams

Spouse(s): Estelle Williamson

Children(s): Paul Jr, Kenneth Thornton, William Thornton

In 1875, Paul Repton Thornton entered the world in North Carolina, United States of America, born to Moore Lee Thornton And Jane Ellen Williams. In 1910, Paul Repton Thornton resided in Manhattan Ward 12, New York, New York, USA. In 1920, Paul Repton Thornton resided in Yonkers Ward 10, Westchester, New York, USA. Paul Repton Thornton married Estelle Brittin Williamson, and had children including Kenneth Douglas Thornton, Paul Repton Thornton Jr, William Marvin Thornton. Paul Repton Thornton passed away in 1930 in Faison, Duplin County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1875, Paul Repton Thornton entered the world in North Carolina, United States of America, born to Moore Lee Thornton And Jane Ellen Williams.
  • In 1910, Paul Repton Thornton resided in Manhattan Ward 12, New York, New York, USA.
  • In 1920, Paul Repton Thornton resided in Yonkers Ward 10, Westchester, New York, USA.
  • Paul Repton Thornton married Estelle Brittin Williamson, and had children including Kenneth Douglas Thornton, Paul Repton Thornton Jr, William Marvin Thornton.
  • Paul Repton Thornton passed away in 1930 in Faison, Duplin County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Paul Thornton's Ancestors

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Paul Thornton
1875–1930
Birth Place: North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Moore Lee Thornton
1830–1877
Sampson County, North Carolina, USA
Jane (Ellen) Williams
1839–1883
Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Moore Thornton
1787–
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Thornton
–1833
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Thornton
1735–1807

Paul Thornton's Descendants

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Paul (Repton) Thornton (12 May 1875–20 March 1930) m. Estelle (Brittin) Williamson (abt 1881–1955)
  1. 1. Paul (Repton Thornton) Jr 1909–
  2. 2. Kenneth (Douglas) Thornton 1917–
  3. 3. William (Marvin) Thornton 1912–1998

Paul Thornton's Timeline

4 Records

1875
12 May 1875
Birth of Paul Repton Thornton in North Carolina, United States of America
North Carolina, United States of America
1910
1910
Age 35
Paul Repton Thornton resided here in Manhattan Ward 12, New York, New York, USA
Manhattan Ward 12, New York, New York, USA
1920
1920
Age 45
Paul Repton Thornton resided here in Yonkers Ward 10, Westchester, New York, USA
Yonkers Ward 10, Westchester, New York, USA
1930
20 March 1930
Age 55
Death of Paul Repton Thornton in Bronxville, Westchester County, New York, United States of America
Bronxville, Westchester County, New York, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 May 1875
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Yonkers Ward 10, Westchester, New York; Roll: T625_1281; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 270
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Manhattan Ward 12, New York, New York; Roll: T624_1025; Page: 1a; Enumeration District: 0654; FHL microfilm: 1375038
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Daily Argus; Publication Date: 20 Mar 1930; Publication Place: White Plains, New York, USA; ,0.54353285,0.6104064,0.6622181&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Manhattan Ward 12, New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Manhattan Ward 12, New York, New York; Roll: T624_1025; Page: 1a; Enumeration District: 0654; FHL microfilm: 1375038

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Yonkers Ward 10, Westchester, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Yonkers Ward 10, Westchester, New York; Roll: T625_1281; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 270

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bronxville, Westchester, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Daily Argus; Publication Date: 20 Mar 1930; Publication Place: White Plains, New York, USA; ,0.54353285,0.6104064,0.6622181&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 March 1930
    Event Place: Bronxville, Westchester County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Daily Argus; Publication Date: 20 Mar 1930; Publication Place: White Plains, New York, USA; ,0.54353285,0.6104064,0.6622181&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Faison, Duplin County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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