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Peter W. Thornton 1861–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 APR 1861

Birth Location: Henry County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 12 JAN 1929

Death Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Father: Edwin Thornton

Mother: Katherine Hubbard

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Peter W. Thornton began in 1861 in Henry County, Virginia, USA. In 1870, Peter W. Thornton established residence. Peter W. Thornton passed away in 1929 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of Peter W. Thornton began in 1861 in Henry County, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1870, Peter W. Thornton established residence.
  • Peter W. Thornton passed away in 1929 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edwin Thornton
1824–1901
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Katherine Hubbard
1830–1913
Birth Location: Virginia
KH

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Peter Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Peter Thornton
1861–1929
Birth Place: Henry County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Edwin Pendleton Thornton
1824–1901
Virginia, USA
Katherine Hubbard
1830–1913
Virginia
Grandparents
Henry Thornton
1800–
Pittsylvania, Virginia
Margarett ("Peggy") Kitchens
1605–1886
Pittsylvania, Virginia
Tobe (Hubbard) (Mulatto)
1803–
Virginia
Rebecca (Rachel Lynch) (Mulatto)
1811–1896
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Henry Thornton
1765–1830
Mr. Owner)
1780–
Grief Lynch
1786–1886
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Anthony Jr.
1727–1782
Susannah Fitzhugh
1732–1795
John I
1738–1793
Keziah Pigg
1745–1838
William Jr
1752–1834
Elizabeth Grief
1750–1811

Peter Thornton's Timeline

7 Records

1861
04/11/1861
Birth of Peter W. Thornton in Henry County, Virginia, USA
Henry County, Virginia, USA
1861
11 APR 1861
Birth of Peter W. Thornton in Henry County, Virginia, USA
Henry County, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 9
Peter W. Thornton resided here
None
1880
1880
Age 19
Peter W. Thornton appeared in census in Irisburg, Henry, Virginia, USA
Irisburg, Henry, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 19
Peter W. Thornton resided here in Irisburg, Henry, Virginia, USA
Irisburg, Henry, Virginia, USA
1929
01/12/1929
Age 68
Death of Peter W. Thornton in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1929
12 JAN 1929
Age 68
Death of Peter W. Thornton in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04111861
    Event Place: Henry County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Irisburg, Henry, Virginia; Roll: 1373; Page: 158D; Enumeration District: 133

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 APR 1861
    Event Place: Henry County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Irisburg, Henry, Virginia; Roll: 1373; Page: 158D; Enumeration District: 133
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Irisburg, Henry, Virginia; Roll: 1373; Page: 158D; Enumeration District: 133
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Irisburg, Henry, Virginia; Roll: 1373; Page: 158D; Enumeration District: 133
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia; Roll: M593_1656; Page: 41B; Family History Library Film: 553155
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia; Roll: M593_1656; Page: 41B; Family History Library Film: 553155

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia; Roll: M593_1656; Page: 41B; Family History Library Film: 553155
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia; Roll: M593_1656; Page: 41B; Family History Library Film: 553155
    [3] Address: Residence Post Office: Martinsville, Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia, USA
    Age:
    8-9

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Irisburg, Henry, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Irisburg, Henry, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Irisburg, Henry, Virginia; Roll: 1373; Page: 158D; Enumeration District: 133
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Irisburg, Henry, Virginia; Roll: 1373; Page: 158D; Enumeration District: 133
    [3] Age:
    18-19

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 01121929
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 JAN 1929
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Age:
    67
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