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Peter Thornton 1848–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Feb 1848

Birth Location: Crofthead, Whitburn, Linlithgowshire, Scotland

Death Date: 29 Dec 1923

Death Location: Whitburn Cemetery, West Lothian, Scotland

Father: Thomas Thornton

Mother: Agnes Waddell

Spouse(s): Mary Brownlee

Children(s): Ida Thornton, James Thornton, Kate Thornton, Thomas Thornton, Alfred Thornton

In 1848, Peter Thornton entered the world in Crofthead, Whitburn, Linlithgowshire, Scotland, born to Thomas Thornton And Agnes Waddell. In 1851, Peter Thornton resided in Crofthead, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland. In 1861, Peter Thornton resided in On low Rd to Crofthead, Whitburn, West Lothian, Sc. Peter Thornton married Mary W Brownlee, and had children including Alfred Thornton, Ida Thornton, James Thornton, Kate S Thornton, Thomas Thornton. Peter Thornton passed away in 1923 in Whitburn Cemetery, West Lothian, Scotland.

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Biography

  • In 1848, Peter Thornton entered the world in Crofthead, Whitburn, Linlithgowshire, Scotland, born to Thomas Thornton And Agnes Waddell.
  • In 1851, Peter Thornton resided in Crofthead, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland.
  • In 1861, Peter Thornton resided in On low Rd to Crofthead, Whitburn, West Lothian, Sc.
  • Peter Thornton married Mary W Brownlee, and had children including Alfred Thornton, Ida Thornton, James Thornton, Kate S Thornton, Thomas Thornton.
  • Peter Thornton passed away in 1923 in Whitburn Cemetery, West Lothian, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Peter Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Peter Thornton
1848–1923
Birth Place: Crofthead, Whitburn, Linlithgowshire, Scotland
Parents
Thomas Thornton
1817–1882
Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
Agnes Waddell
1819–1871
Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Peter Thornton
1791–1862
Croftfoot, West Lothian, Scotland
Catherine Waddell
1791–1867
Shotts, Lanarkshire, , Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Thornton
–1829
James Waddell
1753–1842
Janet Stark
–1839
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Waddel
1721–1789
Catharine Steel
1722–1788

Peter Thornton's Descendants

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Peter Thornton (5 Feb 1848–29 Dec 1923) m. Mary (W) Brownlee (abt 1859–)
  1. 1. Ida Thornton 1896–
  2. 2. James Thornton 1888–
  3. 3. Kate (S) Thornton 1886–
  4. 4. Thomas Thornton 1884–
  5. 5. Alfred Thornton 1890–

Peter Thornton's Timeline

9 Records

1848
5 Feb 1848
Birth of Peter Thornton in Crofthead, Whitburn, Linlithgowshire, Scotland
Crofthead, Whitburn, Linlithgowshire, Scotland
1851
1851
Age 3
Peter Thornton resided here in Crofthead, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
Crofthead, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
1861
1861
Age 13
Peter Thornton resided here in On low Rd to Crofthead, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
On low Rd to Crofthead, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
1871
1871
Age 23
Peter Thornton resided here in Crofthead Farm, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
Crofthead Farm, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
1881
1881
Age 33
Peter Thornton resided here in Crofthead, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
Crofthead, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
1891
1891
Age 43
Peter Thornton resided here in 4 Shandon Road, Edinburgh St Cuthberts, Midlothian, Scotland
4 Shandon Road, Edinburgh St Cuthberts, Midlothian, Scotland
1901
1901
Age 53
Peter Thornton resided here in 4 Shandon Road, Edinburgh St Michael, Midlothian, Scotland
4 Shandon Road, Edinburgh St Michael, Midlothian, Scotland
1923
29 Dec 1923
Age 75
Death of Peter Thornton
None
1924
2 Jan 1924
Age 76
Burial of Peter Thornton in Whitburn Cemetery, West Lothian, Scotland
Whitburn Cemetery, West Lothian, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1848
    Event Place: Crofthead, Whitburn, Linlithgowshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 Scotland Census
    [2] 1851 Scotland Census
    [3] 1891 Scotland Census
    [4] 1881 Scotland Census
    [5] 1901 Scotland Census
    [6] 1871 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Crofthead Farm, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 2 Jan 1924
    Event Place: Whitburn Cemetery, West Lothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: 4 Shandon Road, Edinburgh St Michael, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Crofthead, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: 4 Shandon Road, Edinburgh St Cuthberts, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Crofthead, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: On low Rd to Crofthead, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1923

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