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Ray Spencer Thornton 1895 – 1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 FEB 1895

Birth Location: Willowton, West Virginia

Death Date: 13 Nov 1969

Death Location: North Carolina,USA

Father: Rufus Thornton

Mother: Launa Broyles

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In 1895, Ray Spencer Thornton entered the world in Willowton, West Virginia, born to Rufus Edward Thornton and Launa Ellen Broyles. Ray Spencer Thornton passed away in 1969 in North Carolina,USA.

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Biography

  • In 1895, Ray Spencer Thornton entered the world in Willowton, West Virginia, born to Rufus Edward Thornton and Launa Ellen Broyles.
  • Ray Spencer Thornton passed away in 1969 in North Carolina,USA.

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Ray Thornton's Ancestors

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Ray Thornton
1895 – 1969
Birth Place: Willowton, West Virginia
Parents
Rufus Edward Thornton
1860 – 1923
Mercer County, Virginia
Launa (Ellen) Broyles
1867 – 1962
Monroe County, West Virginia
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Ray Thornton's Timeline

2 Records

1895
08 FEB 1895
Birth of Ray Spencer Thornton in Willowton, West Virginia
Willowton, West Virginia
1969
13 Nov 1969
Age 74
Death of Ray Spencer Thornton in North Carolina,USA
North Carolina,USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 FEB 1895
    Event Place: Willowton, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Nov 1969
    Event Place: North Carolina,USA

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