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Robert A Thornton 1858 – 1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1858

Birth Location: Missouri

Death Date: 2 Feb 1935

Death Location: Winnie, Chambers County, Texas

Father: Kinion Thornton

Mother: Mary Boatwright

Spouse(s): Jennie Thornton

Children(s): Archie Thornton, Jackson Thornton, Thomas Thornton, Mattie Thornton, May Thornton

The story of Robert A Thornton began in 1858 in Missouri. In 1870, Robert A Thornton resided in Marion, Kentan, Christian, Missouri, USA. In 1880, Robert A Thornton resided in Long Creek, Boone, Arkansas, USA. Robert A Thornton married Jennie Thornton, and had children including Archie Thornton, Jackson Thornton, Thomas Thornton, Mattie Thornton, May Thornton. Robert A Thornton passed away in 1935 in Winnie, Chambers County, Texas.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert A Thornton began in 1858 in Missouri.
  • In 1870, Robert A Thornton resided in Marion, Kentan, Christian, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1880, Robert A Thornton resided in Long Creek, Boone, Arkansas, USA.
  • Robert A Thornton married Jennie Thornton, and had children including Archie Thornton, Jackson Thornton, Thomas Thornton, Mattie Thornton, May Thornton.
  • Robert A Thornton passed away in 1935 in Winnie, Chambers County, Texas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Robert Thornton
1858 – 1935
Birth Place: Missouri
Parents
Kinion M Thornton
– 1885
Tennessee
Mary (Jane) Boatwright
1816 – 1889
Rutherford, Gibson, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Needham (Anderson "Yank") Thornton
1766 – 1858
Westbrooks Township, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
Mary ((Polly)) Haynes
1765 – 1850
Sampson, North Carolina, United States
Thomas (Rushing) Boatright
1791 – 1835
Rutherford, Gibson, Tennessee, United States
Clarissa Wade
1785 – 1860
North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Thornton
1725 – 1777
Martha Anderson
1725 – 1775
John Haynes
1754 – 1824
Barbara Baum
1758 – 1810
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Thornton's Descendants

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Robert (A) Thornton (abt 1858 – 2 Feb 1935) m. Jennie Thornton (Aug 1866 – )
  1. 1. Archie Thornton (Mar 1881 – )
  2. 2. Jackson Thornton (Oct 1883 – )
  3. 3. Thomas Thornton (Nov 1885 – )
  4. 4. Mattie Thornton (Jan 1888 – )
  5. 5. May Thornton (Nov 1889 – )

Robert Thornton's Timeline

6 Records

1858
abt 1858
Birth of Robert A Thornton in Missouri
Missouri
1870
1870
Age 12
Robert A Thornton resided here in Marion, Kentan, Christian, Missouri, USA
Marion, Kentan, Christian, Missouri, USA
1880
1880
Age 22
Robert A Thornton resided here in Long Creek, Boone, Arkansas, USA
Long Creek, Boone, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 42
Robert A Thornton resided here in Justice Precinct 7, Chambers, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 7, Chambers, Texas, USA
1935
Abt 1935
Age 77
Robert A Thornton resided here in Winnie, Texas, USA
Winnie, Texas, USA
1935
2 Feb 1935
Age 77
Death of Robert A Thornton in Winnie, Chambers County, Texas
Winnie, Chambers County, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1858
    Event Place: Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Long Creek, Boone, Arkansas; Roll: 39; Page: 624a; Enumeration District: 023
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Marion, Christian, Missouri; Roll: M593_769; Page: 435B
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Chambers, Texas; Roll: 1619; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0008

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Marion, Kentan, Christian, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Marion, Christian, Missouri; Roll: M593_769; Page: 435B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Long Creek, Boone, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Long Creek, Boone, Arkansas; Roll: 39; Page: 624a; Enumeration District: 023

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Chambers, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Chambers, Texas; Roll: 1619; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 0008

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1935
    Event Place: Winnie, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Feb 1935
    Event Place: Winnie, Chambers County, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

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