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Thomas Shepard Danforth 1810–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Oct 1810

Birth Location: Roxbury, Massachusetts

Death Date: 6 Nov 1902

Death Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Thomas Danforth

Mother: Rhoda Danforth

Spouse(s): Mary Glidden, Mary Glidden

Children(s): Jane Danforth, Charles Danforth, Edward Danforth, Francis Danforth, Jane Danforth, Charles Danforth, Edward Danforth, Francis Danforth, George Danforth

In 1810, Thomas Shepard Danforth entered the world in Roxbury, Massachusetts, born to Thomas Danforth And Rhoda Shepard Danforth. In 1844, Thomas Shepard Danforth resided in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA. In 1860, Thomas Shepard Danforth resided in Roxbury Ward 2, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. Thomas Shepard Danforth married Mary Jane Glidden, and had children including Charles Austin Danforth, Edward Shepard Danforth, Francis Eugene Frank Danforth, George Henry Danforth, Jane Louisa Jennie Danforth. Thomas Shepard Danforth passed away in 1902 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1810, Thomas Shepard Danforth entered the world in Roxbury, Massachusetts, born to Thomas Danforth And Rhoda Shepard Danforth.
  • In 1844, Thomas Shepard Danforth resided in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1860, Thomas Shepard Danforth resided in Roxbury Ward 2, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Thomas Shepard Danforth married Mary Jane Glidden, and had children including Charles Austin Danforth, Edward Shepard Danforth, Francis Eugene Frank Danforth, George Henry Danforth, Jane Louisa Jennie Danforth.
  • Thomas Shepard Danforth passed away in 1902 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

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Thomas Danforth's Ancestors

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Thomas Danforth
1810–1902
Birth Place: Roxbury, Massachusetts
Parents
Thomas Danforth
1784–1879
Mansfield, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Rhoda (Shepard) Danforth
1789–1841
Stoughton, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Danforth
1760–1844
Norton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Nancy Wood
1767–1784
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Danforth
1731–1808
Eunice Gibbs
1732–1789
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Danforth
1691–1755
Bethiah Crossman
1700–1787

Thomas Danforth's Descendants

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Thomas (Shepard) Danforth (15 Oct 1810–6 Nov 1902) m. Mary (Jane) Glidden (17 Dec 1815–20 Mar 1897) m. Mary (Jane) Glidden (17 Dec 1815–20 Mar 1897)
  1. 1. Jane (Louisa "Jennie") Danforth 1839–1917
  2. 2. Charles (Austin) Danforth 1858–1924
  3. 3. Edward (Shepard) Danforth 1841–1862
  4. 4. Francis (Eugene "Frank") Danforth 1851–1931
  5. 5. Jane (Louisa "Jennie") Danforth 1839–1917
  6. 6. Charles (Austin) Danforth 1858–1924
  7. 7. Edward (Shepard) Danforth 1841–1862
  8. 8. Francis (Eugene "Frank") Danforth 1851–1931
  9. 9. George (Henry) Danforth 1844–1918 m. Sarah (J Hinkley) Grant 1846–1922
    1. 1. Lola (May) Buckner 1881–1966 m. George (Raymond) Buckner 1882–1965
      1. 1. Lorld (Bernice) Bruhl 1913–1990 m. William (Francis) Bruhl 1912–1973
        1. 1. Bonnie (Lou) Bruhl 1940–2023 m. Leslie (Fredrick) Bundy 1935–2010
        2. 2. Flixeen (Bruhl) Nicholson 1933–2015
        3. 3. Nancy Bruhl 1935–1944
        4. 4. Shirley (Jean) Bruhl 1936–1983
        5. 5. Robert Bruhl 1937–2016
      2. 2. Donald Buckner 1922–
      3. 3. Frances (A.) Buckner 1903–
      4. 4. Wilbur (Grant) Buckner 1911– m. Beulah (Birdie Edwards) Buckner 1912–1974
    2. 2. Charles (Shepard) Danforth 1884–1937
    3. 3. Henry (Glidden) Danforth 1886–1974

Thomas Danforth's Timeline

5 Records

1810
15 Oct 1810
Birth of Thomas Shepard Danforth in Roxbury, Massachusetts
Roxbury, Massachusetts
1844
1844
Age 34
Thomas Shepard Danforth resided here in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
1860
1860
Age 50
Thomas Shepard Danforth resided here in Roxbury Ward 2, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Roxbury Ward 2, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
1870
1870
Age 60
Thomas Shepard Danforth resided here in Boston Ward 14, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Boston Ward 14, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
1902
6 Nov 1902
Age 92
Death of Thomas Shepard Danforth in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1810
    Event Place: Roxbury, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911
    [2] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Roxbury Ward 2, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_517; Page: 719; Family History Library Film: 803517

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1844
    Event Place: Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Roxbury Ward 2, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Roxbury Ward 2, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_517; Page: 719; Family History Library Film: 803517

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Boston Ward 14, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1902
    Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840–1911

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