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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: Kinger Thornton

Mother: Mary Boatwright

Spouse(s): Jennie Thornton

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

In 1858, Robert A Thornton entered the world in Missouri, born to Kinger A Thornton And Mary Jane Boatwright. 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, Mattie Thornton, May Thornton, Thomas Thornton. Robert A Thornton passed away in 1935 in Winnie, Chambers County, Texas.

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Biography

  • In 1858, Robert A Thornton entered the world in Missouri, born to Kinger A Thornton And Mary Jane Boatwright.
  • 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, Mattie Thornton, May Thornton, Thomas 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
Kinger A Thornton
1810–
North Carolina
Mary (Jane) Boatwright
1816–1889
Rutherford, Gibson, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Thomas (Rushing) Boatright
1791–1835
Rutherford, Gibson, Tennessee, United States
Clarissa Wade
1785–1860
North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
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 1881–
  2. 2. Jackson Thornton 1883–
  3. 3. Thomas Thornton 1885–
  4. 4. Mattie Thornton 1888–
  5. 5. May Thornton 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, 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, 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, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

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