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Ralph Garnet Thornton 1902–1984 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 JUN 1902

Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 22 Feb 1984

Death Location: Chicago, Cook, Illinois

Father: William Thornton

Mother: Lula Adams

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1902, Ralph Garnet Thornton entered the world in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, born to William Grant Thornton And Lula Anna Adams. In 1910, Ralph Garnet Thornton resided in Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1920, Ralph Garnet Thornton established residence. Ralph Garnet Thornton passed away in 1984 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

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Biography

  • In 1902, Ralph Garnet Thornton entered the world in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, born to William Grant Thornton And Lula Anna Adams.
  • In 1910, Ralph Garnet Thornton resided in Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1920, Ralph Garnet Thornton established residence.
  • Ralph Garnet Thornton passed away in 1984 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Thornton
1867–1947
Birth Location: Lone Oak, Pittsylvania County, VA
WT
Lula Adams
1871–1922
Birth Location: Cascade Va
LA

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ralph Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Ralph Thornton
1902–1984
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Parents
William Grant Thornton
1867–1947
Lone Oak, Pittsylvania County, VA
Lula (Anna) Adams
1871–1922
Cascade Va
Grandparents
Edwin (Pendleton) Thornton
1824–1901
Virginia, USA
Katherine Hubbard
1830–1913
Virginia
John (Henry) Adams
1835–1875
Virginia, USA
Mary ("Mollie") Adams
1843–1885
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Henry Thornton
1800–
Margarett Kitchens
1605–1886
Tobe (Mulatto)
1803–
Rebecca (Mulatto)
1811–1896
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Thornton
1765–1830
Mr. Owner)
1780–
Grief Lynch
1786–1886

Ralph Thornton's Timeline

4 Records

1902
20 JUN 1902
Birth of Ralph Garnet Thornton in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1910
1910
Age 8
Ralph Garnet Thornton resided here in Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 18
Ralph Garnet Thornton resided here
None
1984
22 Feb 1984
Age 82
Death of Ralph Garnet Thornton in Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Chicago, Cook, Illinois

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 JUN 1902
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1520; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 389
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1520; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 389
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1300; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0340; FHL microfilm: 1375313
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1300; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0340; FHL microfilm: 1375313
    [6] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1938; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 6262; Line: 23; Page Number: 32
    [7] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1938; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 6262; Line: 23; Page Number: 32
    [8] Pennsylvania, Marriages
    [9] Pennsylvania, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1300; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0340; FHL microfilm: 1375313
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1300; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0340; FHL microfilm: 1375313
    [4] Address: Marital Status: SingleRelation to Head of House: Son, Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Age:
    7-8

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 5, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1520; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 389
    [2] Age:
    17-18

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 DEC 1938
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1938; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 6262; Line: 23; Page Number: 32
    [2] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1938; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 6262; Line: 23; Page Number: 32
    [3] Age:
    36

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Le Havre, France
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1938; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 6262; Line: 23; Page Number: 32
    [2] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1938; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 6262; Line: 23; Page Number: 32

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1984
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
    Record Source: Age:
    81-82
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