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Rosa A Thornton 1843–1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1843

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 22 January 1892

Death Location: Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: John Thornton

Mother: Penelope Pickett

Spouse(s): Thomas Thornton

Children(s): George Thornton, Nellie Thornton

In 1843, Rosa A Thornton entered the world in North Carolina, born to John Thornton And Penelope Pickett. In 1850, Rosa A Thornton resided in Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, Rosa A Thornton resided in Wilmington, North Carolina, USA. Rosa A Thornton married Thomas H Thornton, and had children including George H Thornton, John B Thornton, Nellie L Thornton. Rosa A Thornton passed away in 1892 in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1843, Rosa A Thornton entered the world in North Carolina, born to John Thornton And Penelope Pickett.
  • In 1850, Rosa A Thornton resided in Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Rosa A Thornton resided in Wilmington, North Carolina, USA.
  • Rosa A Thornton married Thomas H Thornton, and had children including George H Thornton, John B Thornton, Nellie L Thornton.
  • Rosa A Thornton passed away in 1892 in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Thornton
1804–1879
Birth Location: Brunswick, NC, USA
JT
Penelope Pickett
1815–
Birth Location: North Carolina
PP

Spouses(s)

Thomas Thornton
1835–
Birth Location: North Carolina
TT

Children(s)

George Thornton
1867–
Birth Location: North Carolina
GT
Nellie Thornton
1878–
Birth Location: North Carolina
NT

Rosa Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Rosa Thornton
1843–1892
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
John Thornton
1804–1879
Brunswick, NC, USA
Penelope Pickett
1815–
North Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rosa Thornton's Descendants

1.
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Rosa (A) Thornton (abt 1843–22 January 1892) m. Thomas (H) Thornton (abt 1835–)
  1. 1. George (H) Thornton 1867–
  2. 2. Nellie (L.) Thornton 1878–

Rosa Thornton's Timeline

6 Records

1843
abt 1843
Birth of Rosa A Thornton in North Carolina
North Carolina
1850
1850
Age 7
Rosa A Thornton resided here in Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
1860
14 Feb 1860
Age 17
Rosa A Thornton resided here in Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 27
Rosa A Thornton resided here in Wilmington, Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
Wilmington, Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 37
Rosa A Thornton resided here in Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
1892
22 January 1892
Age 49
Death of Rosa A Thornton in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1843
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina; Roll: 974; Page: 36a; Enumeration District: 141
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1151; Page: 403B
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina; Roll: M653_907; Page: 717; Family Histor
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1860
    Event Place: Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina; Roll: M653_907; Page: 717; Family Histor
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Wilmington Daily Herald; Publication Date: 14 Feb 1860; Publication Place: Wilmington, North Carolina, USA; &terms=Miss_ROSA_A._THORNTON

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Wilmington, Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1151; Page: 403B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina; Roll: 974; Page: 36a; Enumeration District: 141

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 January 1892
    Event Place: Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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