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Samuel Bradley Thornton 1918–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 April 1918

Birth Location: Parsons, Labette County, Kansas, United States of America

Death Date: 22 October 1960

Death Location: Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America

Father: Elmer Thornton

Mother: Mary Long

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Jerry Thornton

In 1918, Samuel Bradley Thornton entered the world in Parsons, Labette County, Kansas, United States of America, born to Elmer Sylvester Thornton And Mary Edith Long. In 1920, Samuel Bradley Thornton resided in Parsons Ward 1, Labette, Kansas, USA. In 1925, Samuel Bradley Thornton resided in Parsons, Labette, Kansas, USA. Samuel Bradley Thornton married Faye Marlin, and had children including Jerry Wayne Thornton. Samuel Bradley Thornton passed away in 1960 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1918, Samuel Bradley Thornton entered the world in Parsons, Labette County, Kansas, United States of America, born to Elmer Sylvester Thornton And Mary Edith Long.
  • In 1920, Samuel Bradley Thornton resided in Parsons Ward 1, Labette, Kansas, USA.
  • In 1925, Samuel Bradley Thornton resided in Parsons, Labette, Kansas, USA.
  • Samuel Bradley Thornton married Faye Marlin, and had children including Jerry Wayne Thornton.
  • Samuel Bradley Thornton passed away in 1960 in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Samuel Thornton's Ancestors

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Samuel Thornton
1918–1960
Birth Place: Parsons, Labette County, Kansas, United States of America
Parents
Elmer Sylvester Thornton
1891–1963
Elkville, Jackson County, Illinois, United States of America
Mary (Edith) Long
1891–1928
Elk County, Kansas, United States of America
Grandparents
John Thornton
1849–1895
Illinois
Martha Bourland
1848–1902
, , Illinois, USA
Samuel (Bradley) Long
1853–1919
Lee County, Iowa, United States of America
Lucy (Eveline) Mosley
1853–1928
Clark County, Missouri, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John Bourland
1821–1880
Mary Powers
1820–1866
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Andrew Bourland
1797–1841
Demarin Rees
1796–1876

Samuel Thornton's Descendants

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Samuel (Bradley) Thornton (9 April 1918–22 October 1960)
  1. 1. Jerry (Wayne) Thornton 1943–2012

Samuel Thornton's Timeline

8 Records

1918
9 April 1918
Birth of Samuel Bradley Thornton in Parsons, Labette County, Kansas, United States of America
Parsons, Labette County, Kansas, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 2
Samuel Bradley Thornton resided here in Parsons Ward 1, Labette, Kansas, USA
Parsons Ward 1, Labette, Kansas, USA
1925
1925
Age 7
Samuel Bradley Thornton resided here in Parsons, Labette, Kansas, USA
Parsons, Labette, Kansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
Samuel Bradley Thornton resided here in Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA
Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 17
Samuel Bradley Thornton resided here in Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas
Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas
1940
1940
Age 22
Samuel Bradley Thornton resided here in Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA
Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA
1945
1945
Age 27
Samuel Bradley Thornton resided here in Pomona, Los Angeles, California, USA
Pomona, Los Angeles, California, USA
1960
22 October 1960
Age 42
Death of Samuel Bradley Thornton in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America
Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 April 1918
    Event Place: Parsons, Labette County, Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Parsons Ward 1, Labette, Kansas; Roll: T625_536; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 151
    [2] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_74; Line: 8
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 2340456
    [5] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for California, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1806
    [6] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01272; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 107-43
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Wichita Eagle; Publication Date: 24 Oct 1960; Publication Place: Wichita, Kansas, USA; ,0.38081536,0.2692154,0.7321117&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Parsons Ward 1, Labette, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Parsons Ward 1, Labette, Kansas; Roll: T625_536; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 151

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Parsons, Labette, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_74; Line: 8

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 2340456

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01272; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 107-43

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas; Roll: m-t0627-01272; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 107-43

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 7 Oct 1941
    Event Place: Wichita, Kansas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Wichita Eagle - 7 Oct 1941 - Page 6, Marriage of Marin Thornton 7 Oct 1941

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Pomona, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for California, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1806

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 Oct 1960
    Event Place: Wichita, Kansas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Wichita Eagle - 24 Oct 1960 - Page 16, Obituary for Samuel Bradley Thornton (Aged 43) 24 Oct 1960

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 4 Ss Balaton Rd
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Wichita Eagle; Publication Date: 24 Oct 1960; Publication Place: Wichita, Kansas, USA; ,0.38081536,0.2692154,0.7321117&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Fort Ord, Monterey, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 7 Oct/ 1941; Publication Place: Wichita, Kansas, USA; ,0.21883352,0.26648477,0.34465298&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 October 1960
    Event Place: Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Wichita Eagle; Publication Date: 24 Oct 1960; Publication Place: Wichita, Kansas, USA; ,0.38081536,0.2692154,0.7321117&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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