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Sarah Frances Thorn 1845–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1845

Birth Location: , , Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1921

Death Location: Saint Marys, Pleasants County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Thomas Williamson

Mother: Pheobe Cline

Spouse(s): Joseph Adams

Children(s): Clark Adams, Roy Adams, Laura Stetson, John Adams, Hugh Adams, Elbert Adams, Rosalie Thorn, Lucy Adams, Phebe Adams, Dartha Adams

In 1845, Sarah Frances Thorn entered the world in , , Virginia, USA, born to Thomas Cadmus Williamson And Pheobe Cline. In 1873, Sarah Frances Thorn resided in Charles Town, West Virginia, USA. In 1880, Sarah Frances Thorn resided in Union, Tyler, West Virginia, USA. Sarah Frances Thorn married John Thorn, Joseph Adams, and had children including Clark Adams, Dartha A Adams, Elbert Adams, Hugh Adams, John Adams, Laura Virginia Stetson, Lucy A Adams, Phebe M Adams, Rosalie Thorn, Roy Cleveland Adams. Sarah Frances Thorn passed away in 1921 in Saint Marys, Pleasants County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1845, Sarah Frances Thorn entered the world in , , Virginia, USA, born to Thomas Cadmus Williamson And Pheobe Cline.
  • In 1873, Sarah Frances Thorn resided in Charles Town, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1880, Sarah Frances Thorn resided in Union, Tyler, West Virginia, USA.
  • Sarah Frances Thorn married John Thorn, Joseph Adams, and had children including Clark Adams, Dartha A Adams, Elbert Adams, Hugh Adams, John Adams, Laura Virginia Stetson, Lucy A Adams, Phebe M Adams, Rosalie Thorn, Roy Cleveland Adams.
  • Sarah Frances Thorn passed away in 1921 in Saint Marys, Pleasants County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sarah Thorn's Ancestors

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Sarah Thorn
1845–1921
Birth Place: , , Virginia, USA
Parents
Thomas Cadmus Williamson
1818–1902
Tyler, Virginia, USA
Pheobe Cline
1824–1907
Rinard Mills, Monroe County, Ohio, United States of America
Grandparents
Thomas (Williamson) Jr.
1786–1860
Ohio County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sarah Thorn's Descendants

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Sarah (Frances) Thorn (1845–1921) m. Joseph Adams (1844–28 January 1923)
  1. 1. Clark Adams 1878–1956 m. Malinda (Lorean) Summers 1886–1959
    1. 1. Lera (Elizabeth) Adams 1905–1996 m. Harry Kiggans 1905–1969
      1. 1. Emma (Ruth) Kiggans 1929–2007 m. Charles (Earl) Dickson 1931–1972
      2. 2. Mary (Lou) Kiggans 1938–2024 m. Harold (Lewis) Richardson 1946–2012
      3. 3. Harry (Kiggans) JR 1924–1973 m. Anna (R) Kiggins 1924–
      4. 4. William (Lyle) Kiggans 1926–2009 m. Patty (Lou) Ward 1940–2012
      5. 5. Paul (Eugene) Kiggans 1928–1991 m. Quintella (Eileen) Kiggans 1932–1995
      6. 6. Dwight (Clark) Kiggans 1930–2013 m. Bonnie (Jean) Cramblett 1931–2023
        1. 1. Diana Wolverton 1950–2016
    2. 2. Goldie (M) Adams 1907– m. Herman (C.) Williamson 1900–
    3. 3. Ruth (Harriet) Adams 1908–1985 m. Floyd (Luther) Williamson 1904–
      1. 1. Norma (Jean) Williamson 1928–1969
      2. 2. Stanley Williamson 1924–2009 m. Dolores (Berdine) McHenry 1929–2017
      3. 3. Betty (J) Johnson 1932–2003
    4. 4. Lloyd (C) Adams 1911– m. Doris (L) Adams 1923–
    5. 5. Margery Adams 1914–
    6. 6. Charles (Harold) Adams 1915– m. Bobbi (Lucille Flowers) Dillon 1921–
    7. 7. Beatrice (Eloisa) Adams 1918– m. Austin (Richard) Miller 1912–1998
    8. 8. Robert (F) Adams 1920–
    9. 9. Donald (Clair) Adams 1925–1994 m. Grace (Wanetta) Dalrymple 1929–1998
    10. 10. Majorie Brewer 1913–
  2. 2. Roy (Cleveland) Adams 1884–1969
  3. 3. Laura (Virginia) Stetson 1876–1901
  4. 4. John Adams 1867–1947
  5. 5. Hugh Adams 1882–
  6. 6. Elbert Adams 1886–
  7. 7. Rosalie Thorn 1865–
  8. 8. Lucy (A.) Adams 1871–
  9. 9. Phebe (M.) Adams 1873–
  10. 10. Dartha (A.) Adams 1880–

Sarah Thorn's Timeline

6 Records

1845
1845
Birth of Sarah Frances Thorn in , , Virginia, USA
, , Virginia, USA
1873
8 Nov 1873
Age 28
Sarah Frances Thorn resided here in Charles Town, West Virginia, USA
Charles Town, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 35
Sarah Frances Thorn resided here in Union, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
Union, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 55
Sarah Frances Thorn resided here in Union, Pleasants, West Virginia, USA
Union, Pleasants, West Virginia, USA
1921
1921
Age 76
Death of Sarah Frances Thorn in West Virginia, USA
West Virginia, USA
1921
5 Jul 1921
Age 76
Sarah Frances Thorn - Probate in Pleasants, West Virginia, USA
Pleasants, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1845
    Event Place: , , Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Union, Tyler, West Virginia; Roll: 1414; Page: 92c; Enumeration District: 183
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union, Pleasants, West Virginia; Roll: 1769; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0070
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 8 Nov 1873
    Event Place: Charles Town, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Virginia Free Press; Publication Date: 8 Nov 1873; Publication Place: Charles Town, West Virginia, USA; &terms=Sarah_F._Williamson

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Union, Tyler, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Union, Tyler, West Virginia; Roll: 1414; Page: 92c; Enumeration District: 183

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Union, Pleasants, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Union, Pleasants, West Virginia; Roll: 1769; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0070

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Bonds, 1854-1952; Author: Virginia. County Court (Pleasants County), West Virginia. County Court (Pleasants County)
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Saint Marys, Pleasants County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 5 Jul 1921
    Event Place: Pleasants, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Bonds, 1854-1952; Author: Virginia. County Court (Pleasants County), West Virginia. County Court (Pleasants County)

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