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Thomas Thornton 1764–1830 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1764

Birth Location: VA

Death Date: 12 June 1830

Death Location: Caroline County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: John Col.

Mother: Sara THURSTON

Spouse(s): Mary Whatley

Children(s): James Thornton, Jordan Thornton

In 1764, Thomas Thornton entered the world in VA, born to John Spotswood Thornton Sr Lt Col And Sara Mynn Thurston. In 1808, Thomas Thornton resided in Tax List 1808, Franklin County, GA. In 1810, Thomas Thornton resided in Caroline, Virginia, United States. Thomas Thornton married Mary Whatley, and had children including James J Thornton, Jordan Thornton. Thomas Thornton passed away in 1830 in Caroline County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1764, Thomas Thornton entered the world in VA, born to John Spotswood Thornton Sr Lt Col And Sara Mynn Thurston.
  • In 1808, Thomas Thornton resided in Tax List 1808, Franklin County, GA.
  • In 1810, Thomas Thornton resided in Caroline, Virginia, United States.
  • Thomas Thornton married Mary Whatley, and had children including James J Thornton, Jordan Thornton.
  • Thomas Thornton passed away in 1830 in Caroline County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Col.
1741–1822
Birth Location: Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
JC
Sara THURSTON
1743–1821
Birth Location: Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mary Whatley
1764–1789
Birth Location: Gloucester County, Virginia, Colonial America
MW

Children(s)

James Thornton
1788–1860
Birth Location: Georgia
JT
Jordan Thornton
1787–1871
Birth Location: GA
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Thomas Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Thornton
1764–1830
Birth Place: VA
Parents
John Spotswood Thornton Sr., Lt. Col.
1741–1822
Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Sara (Mynn) THURSTON
1743–1821
Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
William (Thornton) III
1720–1745
Gloucester County, Virginia, United States of America
Sarah Newton
1721–1816
VA
John Thurston
1709–1766
Norfolk, Independent Cities, Virginia
Sara (Means) II
1716–1786
Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Francis Thornton
1682–1737
Ann Sterling
1695–1741
Edward Thruston
1679–1760
Robert Capt
1689–1769
Sarah Cary
1696–1735
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Francis Sr
1652–1726
Jane Thornton
1651–1709
Susannah Perry
1642–1683
Joseph Means
1653–1700

Thomas Thornton's Descendants

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Thomas Thornton (1764–12 June 1830) m. Mary Whatley (1764–20 Aug 1789)
  1. 1. James (J) Thornton 1788–1860 m. Elizabeth Burns 1790–1869
    1. 1. James (J) Thornton 1820–1901 m. Feruby Thornton 1825–1911
      1. 1. Isaac (Newton) Thornton 1854–1945 m. Meadie Thomas 1860–1913
        1. 1. Charlie (E) Thornton 1893–1976 m. Agnes Thornton 1895–1974 m. Agnes Thorbston 1909–
        2. 2. Cunnained Thornton 1900–
        3. 3. Sylvanus Thornton 1898–
        4. 4. Uriah (H) Thornton 1887–
        5. 5. Theo (J) Thornton 1891–1946 m. Rena Thornton 1889–1976
        6. 6. William Thornton 1881–
        7. 7. Zebbie (D) Thornton 1895–
        8. 8. Rossie (B) Thornton 1889–
        9. 9. Will Thornton 1880–1973 m. Ida Thornton 1882–1961
        10. 10. Agnes Thorbston 1909– m. Charlie (E) Thornton 1893–1976
      2. 2. James (Milton) Thornton 1852–1939 m. Mary Thornton 1849–1942
        1. 1. John (Newton) Thornton 1878–1937
        2. 2. James (Clanton) Thornton 1872–1955
      3. 3. 1863–
      4. 4. Andrew (J) Thornton 1873–
      5. 5. Matthew (T) Thornton 1867–
      6. 6. John (W.) Thornton 1865–
      7. 7. Horatio (M) Thornton 1860–1947
      8. 8. Charles (Washington) Thornton 1855–1932
      9. 9. Jamima (T) Thornton 1858–
    2. 2. Parham (Mabry) Thornton 1818–1898
    3. 3. Thomas (Ephraim) Thornton 1838–1868
    4. 4. Joel (A) Thornton 1824–1854
    5. 5. Mary (B.) McCane 1813–1892
    6. 6. Georgia (Ann) Haralson 1827–1907
    7. 7. Horatio (Marion) Thornton 1838–1917
    8. 8. Andrew (Jackson) Thornton 1830–1914
  2. 2. Jordan Thornton 1787–1871 m. Jemima (Thorne) Mabry 1791–1855
    1. 1. Horatio (Marion) Thornton 1838–1917
    2. 2. Andrew (Jackson) Thornton 1830–1914
    3. 3. Thomas (Ephraim) Thornton 1838–1868 m. Martha (Susan) Moore 1840–1877
    4. 4. Joel (A) Thornton 1824–1854
    5. 5. James (Jordan) Thornton 1833–1904
    6. 6. Mary (B.) McCane 1813–1892
    7. 7. Georgia (Ann) Haralson 1827–1907
    8. 8. Parham (Mabry) Thornton 1818–1898

Thomas Thornton's Timeline

5 Records

1764
1764
Birth of Thomas Thornton in VA
VA
1808
1808
Age 44
Thomas Thornton resided here in Tax List 1808, Franklin County, GA
Tax List 1808, Franklin County, GA
1810
1810
Age 46
Thomas Thornton resided here in Caroline, Virginia, United States
Caroline, Virginia, United States
1820
1820
Age 56
Thomas Thornton resided here in Caroline, Virginia, United States
Caroline, Virginia, United States
1830
12 June 1830
Age 66
Death of Thomas Thornton in Caroline County, Virginia, United States of America
Caroline County, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1764
    Event Place: VA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 10145.002; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 3
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1808
    Event Place: Tax List 1808, Franklin County, GA
    Record Source: Georgia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Caroline, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Caroline, Virginia; Roll: 67; Page: 46; Image: 00054; Family History Library Film: 0181427

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Caroline, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Caroline, Virginia; Page: 183; NARA Roll: M33_129; Image: 197

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 June 1830
    Event Place: Caroline County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
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