YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Velma Thornton 1917–2008 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Feb 1917

Birth Location: Jackson, Butts, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 4 Aug 2008

Death Location: Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Henry Thornton

Mother: Julie Mckibben

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Velma Thornton began in 1917 in Jackson, Butts, Georgia, USA. Velma Thornton passed away in 2008 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Find more search results for Velma Thornton
VT

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Velma Thornton began in 1917 in Jackson, Butts, Georgia, USA.
  • Velma Thornton passed away in 2008 in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Thornton
1875–1942
Birth Location: Flavilla, Georgia
HT
Julie Mckibben
1874–1919
Birth Location: Butts County, Georgia, USA
JM

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Velma Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Velma Thornton
1917–2008
Birth Place: Jackson, Butts, Georgia, USA
Parents
Henry Thornton
1875–1942
Flavilla, Georgia
Julie (Annie) Mckibben
1874–1919
Butts County, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Frank Thornton
1860–1942
Butts County, Georgia, USA
Jane Lawrence
1863–1940
Butts County, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Velma Thornton's Timeline

2 Records

1917
6 Feb 1917
Birth of Velma Thornton in Jackson, Butts, Georgia, USA
Jackson, Butts, Georgia, USA
2008
4 Aug 2008
Age 91
Death of Velma Thornton in Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1917
    Event Place: Jackson, Butts, Georgia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Aug 2008
    Event Place: Roxbury, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
Find more search results for Velma Thornton

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE