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Sarah C. Thornton 1863 – 1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Oct 1863

Birth Location: Runnels, Missouri

Death Date: 30 Jan 1953

Death Location: Venus, Johnson, Texas, USA

Father: John Thornton

Mother: Deborah Rayfield

Spouse(s): J Flatt, Jess Stafford

Children(s): Dave Flatt, Walter Flatt, Otis Flatt

In 1863, Sarah C. Thornton entered the world in Runnels, Missouri, born to John V. Thornton and Deborah Rayfield. In 1880, Sarah C. Thornton resided in Alvarado, Johnson, Texas, USA. In 1900, Sarah C. Thornton resided in Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, USA. Sarah C. Thornton married J Ben Flatt, Jess W Stafford, and had children including Dave Anderson Flatt, Walter Cleveland Flatt, Otis Flatt. Sarah C. Thornton passed away in 1953 in Venus, Johnson, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1863, Sarah C. Thornton entered the world in Runnels, Missouri, born to John V. Thornton and Deborah Rayfield.
  • In 1880, Sarah C. Thornton resided in Alvarado, Johnson, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, Sarah C. Thornton resided in Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, USA.
  • Sarah C. Thornton married J Ben Flatt, Jess W Stafford, and had children including Dave Anderson Flatt, Walter Cleveland Flatt, Otis Flatt.
  • Sarah C. Thornton passed away in 1953 in Venus, Johnson, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Thornton
1834 –
Birth Location: Missouri
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Deborah Rayfield
1842 – 1880
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
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Spouses(s)

J Flatt
1854 – 1930
Birth Location: Tennessee
JF
Jess Stafford
1868 – 1934
Birth Location: Tennessee
JS

Children(s)

Dave Flatt
1883 – 1953
Birth Location: Venus, Texas
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Walter Flatt
1885 – 1958
Birth Location: Texas
WF
Otis Flatt
1891 – 1909
Birth Location: Texas
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Sarah Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Thornton
1863 – 1953
Birth Place: Runnels, Missouri
Parents
John V. Thornton
1834 –
Missouri
Deborah Rayfield
1842 – 1880
Missouri, USA
Grandparents
John (Carter) Rayfield
1816 – 1903
Cumberland County, Kentucky, USA
Mary (Ann) Mann
1820 – 1860
Reynolds, Missouri, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Rayfield
1786 –
Sarah Mansfield
1797 – 1816
Arnold Mann
1798 – 1872
Lucinda Biggers
1804 – 1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Issac Rayfield
1750 – 1820
Robert Mansfield
1762 – 1833
Mourning Clark
1763 – 1831
Jacob Mann
1761 –
Mary Arnold
1782 –
James Biggers
1770 – 1833
Jane Stewart
1770 – 1816

Sarah Thornton's Descendants

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Sarah (C.) Thornton (20 Oct 1863 – 30 Jan 1953) m. J (Ben) Flatt (16 Mar 1854 – 20 Aug 1930) m. Jess (W) Stafford (abt 1868 – 22 Jul 1934)
  1. 1. Dave (Anderson) Flatt (17 Oct 1883 – 4 Feb 1953) m. Jemmie (Pearl) Nigar (abt 1892 – )
    1. 1. Bruce Flatt (abt 1905 – )
    2. 2. Ben (J) Flatt (abt 1906 – )
    3. 3. Floy Flatt (abt 1908 – )
    4. 4. Eva (Cleo) Flatt (3 Feb 1910 – 30 November 1985) m. Bennett (Yules) Smith (abt 1912 – 7 January 1967)
      1. 1. David (Lee) Smith (abt 1935 – 28 November 1998) m. Elaine Winters (abt 1942 – )
      2. 2. Junnis (D) Smith (abt 1937 – )
    5. 5. Woodrow Flatt (21 Oct 1912 – 8 Apr 1981) m. Elizabeth (Claudin) Ward (11 Jun 1915 – 28 Jan 1999)
      1. 1. Woodine Flatt (6 Dec 1935 – 3 Dec 2001)
  2. 2. Walter (Cleveland) Flatt (Nov 1885 – 26 Jul 1958) m. Alma (Ethel) Ray (10 August 1894 – 7 February 1946)
    1. 1. Shytles Flatt (16 Feb 1914 – 31 Dec 1976) m. Hazel (T) McMillion (abt 1914 – ) m. Geneva Simpson (abt 1918 – )
      1. 1. Billy (Harold) Flatt (abt 1935 – 17 May 2001)
    2. 2. Doris (Ganelle) Flatt (28 Apr 1919 – 19 Jun 2003)
    3. 3. Peggy (V) Flatt (7 Feb 1930 – )
  3. 3. Otis Flatt (29 September 1891 – 18 April 1909)

Sarah Thornton's Timeline

8 Records

1863
20 Oct 1863
Birth of Sarah C. Thornton in Runnels, Missouri
Runnels, Missouri
1880
1880
Age 17
Sarah C. Thornton resided here in Alvarado, Johnson, Texas, USA
Alvarado, Johnson, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 37
Sarah C. Thornton resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 57
Sarah C. Thornton resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 67
Sarah C. Thornton resided here in Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas
Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas
1935
1935
Age 72
Sarah C. Thornton resided here in Sh, Ellis, Texas
Sh, Ellis, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 77
Sarah C. Thornton resided here in Ellis, Texas, USA
Ellis, Texas, USA
1953
30 Jan 1953
Age 90
Death of Sarah C. Thornton in Venus, Johnson, Texas, USA
Venus, Johnson, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1863
    Event Place: Runnels, Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ellis, Texas; Roll: T627_4027; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 70-41
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas; Roll: T625_1800; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 144; Image: 456
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas; Roll: 2327; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0039; Image: 451.0; FHL microfilm: 2342061
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Alvarado, Johnson, Texas; Roll: 1313; Family History Film: 1255313; Page: 321A; Enumeration District: 084
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas; Roll: 1630; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1241630

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Alvarado, Johnson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Alvarado, Johnson, Texas; Roll: 1313; Family History Film: 1255313; Page: 321A; Enumeration District: 084

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas; Roll: 1630; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1241630

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas; Roll: T625_1800; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 144; Image: 456

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 6, Ellis, Texas; Roll: 2327; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0039; Image: 451.0; FHL microfilm: 2342061

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Ellis, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ellis, Texas; Roll: T627_4027; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 70-41

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Ellis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ellis, Texas; Roll: T627_4027; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 70-41

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Venus, Johnson, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Jan 1953
    Event Place: Venus, Johnson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903-1982
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