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Roy Thornton 1918–2003 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 August 1918

Birth Location: Lovoca, Arkansas

Death Date: 9 March 2003

Death Location: Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Balis Thornton

Mother: M. Trousdale

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Children(s):

In 1918, Roy Thornton entered the world in Lovoca, Arkansas, born to Balis D Thornton And M L Trousdale. In 1920, Roy Thornton resided in Big Creek, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA. In 1930, Roy Thornton resided in Moffett, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, USA. Roy Thornton passed away in 2003 in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1918, Roy Thornton entered the world in Lovoca, Arkansas, born to Balis D Thornton And M L Trousdale.
  • In 1920, Roy Thornton resided in Big Creek, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1930, Roy Thornton resided in Moffett, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, USA.
  • Roy Thornton passed away in 2003 in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Children(s)

Roy Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Roy Thornton
1918–2003
Birth Place: Lovoca, Arkansas
Parents
Balis D Thornton
1891–1957
Alabama, United States of America
M. (L.) Trousdale
1893–1978
Lauderdale County, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Amos (S) Trousdale
1871–1911
Lauderdale County, Alabama, USA
Emma Trousdale
1871–1939
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
C White
1864–1895
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry White
1844–1918
Pheby White
1847–1920

Roy Thornton's Timeline

4 Records

1918
10 August 1918
Birth of Roy Thornton in Lovoca, Arkansas
Lovoca, Arkansas
1920
1920
Age 2
Roy Thornton resided here in Big Creek, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
Big Creek, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
Roy Thornton resided here in Moffett, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, USA
Moffett, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, USA
2003
9 March 2003
Age 85
Death of Roy Thornton
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 August 1918
    Event Place: Lovoca, Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Big Creek, Sebastian, Arkansas; Roll: T625_81; Page: 29B; Enumeration District: 129
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Moffett, Sequoyah, Oklahoma; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2341665
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 March 2003
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Moffett, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Moffett, Sequoyah, Oklahoma; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2341665

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Big Creek, Sebastian, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Big Creek, Sebastian, Arkansas; Roll: T625_81; Page: 29B; Enumeration District: 129

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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