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Wiley Walter Thornton 1872–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 October 1872

Birth Location: Mississippi

Death Date: 2 June 1927

Death Location: Crystal Springs, Copiah County, Mississippi, USA

Father: Reuben Thornton

Mother: Bethany Thornton

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The story of Wiley Walter Thornton began in 1872 in Mississippi. In 1880, Wiley Walter Thornton resided in Crystal Springs, Copiah, Mississippi, United State. Wiley Walter Thornton passed away in 1927 in Crystal Springs, Copiah County, Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Wiley Walter Thornton began in 1872 in Mississippi.
  • In 1880, Wiley Walter Thornton resided in Crystal Springs, Copiah, Mississippi, United State.
  • Wiley Walter Thornton passed away in 1927 in Crystal Springs, Copiah County, Mississippi, USA.

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Wiley Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Wiley Thornton
1872–1927
Birth Place: Mississippi
Parents
Reuben Herod Thornton
1821–1892
Oglethorpe,,Georgia,USA
Bethany (Chatham) Thornton
1831–1900
Georgia
Grandparents
H Thornton
1778–1855
Duplin,,North Carolina,USA
Sally Smith
1774–1826
,,Virginia,USA
Great-Grandparents
Herrod Thornton
1778–1855
Phereby Thornton
1790–1870
Bradley Smith
1755–1816
Ann Jennings
1755–1819
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Thornton
1749–

Wiley Thornton's Timeline

3 Records

1872
30 October 1872
Birth of Wiley Walter Thornton in Mississippi
Mississippi
1880
1880
Age 8
Wiley Walter Thornton resided here in Crystal Springs, Copiah, Mississippi, United States
Crystal Springs, Copiah, Mississippi, United States
1927
2 June 1927
Age 55
Death of Wiley Walter Thornton
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 October 1872
    Event Place: Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Crystal Springs, Copiah, Mississippi; Roll: 646; Family History Film: 1254646; Page: 267B; Enumeration District: 026; Image: 0175
    [3] Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Crystal Springs, Copiah, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Crystal Springs, Copiah, Mississippi; Roll: 646; Family History Film: 1254646; Page: 267B; Enumeration District: 026; Image: 0175

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Copiah, MS
    Record Source: U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 June 1927
    Record Source: Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2011

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Crystal Springs, Copiah County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2011

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