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Richard Thornton 1638 – 1747 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Dec 1638

Birth Location: Birstall, Yorkshire, England

Death Date: Jun 1747

Death Location: England, United Kingdom

Father: Richard Forde

Mother: Susannah Thornton

Spouse(s): Ann Hall

Children(s): John Thornton

The story of Richard Thornton began in 1638 in Birstall, Yorkshire, England, with parents Richard Forde and Susannah Thornton. As an adult, Richard Thornton wed Ann Saxton Hall. Their household included John Thornton. Richard Thornton's life came to an end in 1747 in England, United Kingdom.

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Parents

Richard Forde
1612 –
Birth Location: Birstall, West Yorkshire, England
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Susannah Thornton
1609 –
Birth Location: Bapt. Yorkshire- Bidstall Registers, Christenings, Marriages & Buriels 1585-1635
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Spouses(s)

Ann Hall
1642 – 1671
Birth Location: Birkenshaw, Yorkshire, , England
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Children(s)

John Thornton
1667 – 1723
Birth Location: Birstall, Yorkshire, England
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 27 Dec 1638
    Event Place: Birstall, Yorkshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: Jun 1747
    Event Place: England, United Kingdom
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