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Prudence Ellen Thornton 1877–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Apr 1877

Birth Location: Henry County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 04/07/1946

Death Location: Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Edwin Thornton

Mother: Katherine Hubbard

Spouse(s): Alexander Price

Children(s):

Prudence Ellen Thornton was born in 1877 in Henry County, Virginia, USA, the child of Edwin Pendleton Thornton And Katherine Hubbard. In 1870, Prudence Ellen Thornton resided in Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia, USA. Prudence Ellen Thornton married Alexander Price. Prudence Ellen Thornton passed away in 1946 in Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Prudence Ellen Thornton was born in 1877 in Henry County, Virginia, USA, the child of Edwin Pendleton Thornton And Katherine Hubbard.
  • In 1870, Prudence Ellen Thornton resided in Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia, USA.
  • Prudence Ellen Thornton married Alexander Price.
  • Prudence Ellen Thornton passed away in 1946 in Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

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

Spouses(s)

Alexander Price
1862–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
AP

Children(s)

Prudence Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Prudence Thornton
1877–1946
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

Prudence Thornton's Timeline

13 Records

1870
1870
Prudence Ellen Thornton resided here in Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia, USA
Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia, USA
1877
04/16/1877
Birth of Prudence Ellen Thornton in Henry County, Virginia, USA
Henry County, Virginia, USA
1877
16 Apr 1877
Birth of Prudence Ellen Thornton in Henry County, Virginia, USA
Henry County, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 3
Prudence Ellen Thornton appeared in census in Irisburg, Henry, Virginia, USA
Irisburg, Henry, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 3
Prudence Ellen Thornton resided here in Irisburg, Henry, Virginia, USA
Irisburg, Henry, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 33
Prudence Ellen Thornton resided here in Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 43
Prudence Ellen Thornton resided here
None
1928
1928
Age 51
Prudence Ellen Thornton resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 53
Prudence Ellen Thornton resided here
None
1935
1935
Age 58
Prudence Ellen Thornton resided here in Penn, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Penn, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 63
Prudence Ellen Thornton resided here in Penn, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Penn, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1946
7 Dec 1946
Age 69
Death of Prudence Ellen Thornton in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1946
04/07/1946
Age 69
Death of Prudence Ellen Thornton in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04161877
    Event Place: Henry County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Penn, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03414; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 2-430
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 111001-112504
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1300; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0340; FHL microfilm: 1375313

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Apr 1877
    Event Place: Henry County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1300; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0340; FHL microfilm: 1375313
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1300; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0340; FHL microfilm: 1375313
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia; Roll: M593_1656; Page: 41B; Family History Library Film: 553155
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Leatherwood, Henry, Virginia; Roll: M593_1656; Page: 41B; Family History Library Film: 553155
    [7] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 111001-112504
    [8] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 111001-112504
    [9] Pennsylvania, County Marriage Records, 1845-1963, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1852-1973; County: Allegheny; Year Range: 1901 - 1902; Roll Number: 549856
    [10] Pennsylvania, County Marriage Records, 1845-1963, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania County Marriages, 1852-1973; County: Allegheny; Year Range: 1901 - 1902; Roll Number: 549856

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

    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: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1300; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0340; FHL microfilm: 1375313
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1300; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0340; FHL microfilm: 1375313
    [3] Age:
    34-35

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Record Source: Age:
    44-45

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Record Source: Age:
    52-53

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Record Source: Age:
    54-55

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Penn, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Penn, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03414; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 2-430
    [2] Age:
    59-60

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Penn, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Penn, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03414; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 2-430
    [2] Age:
    64-65

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Dec 1946
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 111001-112504
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 111001-112504
    [5] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 111001-112504
    [6] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 111001-112504
    [7] Age:
    70

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04071946
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pulaski, Pulaski County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index
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