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william hightower Thorn 1823–1911 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Aug 1823

Birth Location: Franklin County, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 8 Sep 1911

Death Location: Vina, Franklin County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Charnel Thorn

Mother: elizabeth sanders

Spouse(s): Amanda parish, Josephine Pearce

Children(s): James Thorn, Jeremiah Thorn, Charnel Thorn, Thomas Thorn, William Thorn, Amanda Thorn, John Thorn, Sarah Thorn

In 1823, william hightower Thorn entered the world in Franklin County, Alabama, USA, born to Charnel Hightower Thorn And Elizabeth Sanders. In 1850, william hightower Thorn resided in District 6, Franklin, Alabama, USA. In 1870, william hightower Thorn resided in Township 8 Range 14, Franklin, Alabama, USA. william hightower Thorn married Amanda Melvina Parish, Josephine Mrs Pearce, and had children including Amanda M Thorn, Charnel Hightower Thorn, James Adolphus Thorn, Jeremiah Daily Thorn, John F Thorn, Sarah H Thorn, Thomas A Thorn, William Jowell P Thorn. william hightower Thorn passed away in 1911 in Vina, Franklin County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1823, william hightower Thorn entered the world in Franklin County, Alabama, USA, born to Charnel Hightower Thorn And Elizabeth Sanders.
  • In 1850, william hightower Thorn resided in District 6, Franklin, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1870, william hightower Thorn resided in Township 8 Range 14, Franklin, Alabama, USA.
  • william hightower Thorn married Amanda Melvina Parish, Josephine Mrs Pearce, and had children including Amanda M Thorn, Charnel Hightower Thorn, James Adolphus Thorn, Jeremiah Daily Thorn, John F Thorn, Sarah H Thorn, Thomas A Thorn, William Jowell P Thorn.
  • william hightower Thorn passed away in 1911 in Vina, Franklin County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

william Thorn's Ancestors

Self
william Thorn
1823–1911
Birth Place: Franklin County, Alabama, USA
Parents
Charnel Hightower Thorn
1800–1870
North Carolina, USA
elizabeth sanders
1790–
North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
pressley thorn
1758–1845
North, NC
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Thorn
1717–1785
catherine Hightower
1723–1782
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Thorn
1688–1717
Jane Merryman
1695–1770
joshua jr
1696–1772
susannah tavenor
1700–

william Thorn's Descendants

1.
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william (hightower) Thorn (25 Aug 1823–8 Sep 1911) m. Amanda (Melvina) parish (15 February 1823–15 July 1904) m. Josephine (Mrs.) Pearce (1850–)
  1. 1. James (Adolphus) Thorn 1862–1953 m. Sophronia 1869–
    1. 1. Marion (H) Thorn 1893–
    2. 2. Fannie (M) Thorn 1899–
    3. 3. Refus Thorn 1910–
    4. 4. Nelins Thorn 1915–
    5. 5. James Thorn 1920–
    6. 6. Marion Thorn 1899–
    7. 7. Deeny Thorn 1900–
    8. 8. Willie Thorn 1903–
  2. 2. Jeremiah (Daily) Thorn 1854–1940 m. Modena Barksdale 1871–
    1. 1. John (T) Thorn 1883–
    2. 2. Hosia (R) Thom 1890–
    3. 3. Charlie (B) Thorn 1893–
    4. 4. Jose (Daniel) Thom 1902–
    5. 5. Ruben (C) Thom 1904–
    6. 6. Catharine (C) Thern 1908–
    7. 7. Cassi (M) Thom 1907–
    8. 8. Charles (Bride) Thorn 1893–
  3. 3. Charnel (Hightower) Thorn 1847–1924 m. Eliza L 1844–
    1. 1. Laura (B) Thorn 1881–
    2. 2. Wm. (H.) Thorn 1872–
    3. 3. Fanna (J) Thorn 1869–
  4. 4. Thomas (A) Thorn 1860–1940 m. Addie 1882– m. Sarah S 1863–
    1. 1. Ulas Thorn 1920–
    2. 2. Oneal Thorn 1923–
    3. 3. Janie (M) Thorn 1881–
    4. 4. William (H) Thorn 1883–1968
    5. 5. Cora (A) Thorn 1885–1974
    6. 6. Charley Thorn 1886–
    7. 7. Laura (L) Thorn 1889–
    8. 8. Hity Thorn 1894–
    9. 9. Ida (P) Thorn 1898–
    10. 10. Thom (A Thorn) Jr. 1901–
  5. 5. William (Jowell P.) Thorn 1848–1905
  6. 6. Amanda (M) Thorn 1856–
  7. 7. John (F) Thorn 1865– m. Nancy 1868–
    1. 1. Grady Thorn 1897–
    2. 2. Cletus Thorn 1899–
    3. 3. Arvilla Thorn 1902–
    4. 4. Annie Thorn 1905–
    5. 5. Puylus Thorn 1908–
    6. 6. Lyda Thorn 1890–
  8. 8. Sarah (H) Thorn 1867– m. B (S) Wright 1866–
    1. 1. William (M) Wright 1891–
    2. 2. William (M) Wright 1895–

william Thorn's Timeline

6 Records

1823
25 Aug 1823
Birth of william hightower Thorn in Franklin County, Alabama, USA
Franklin County, Alabama, USA
1850
1850
Age 27
william hightower Thorn resided here in District 6, Franklin, Alabama, USA
District 6, Franklin, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 47
william hightower Thorn resided here in Township 8 Range 14, Franklin, Alabama, USA
Township 8 Range 14, Franklin, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 57
william hightower Thorn resided here in Franklin, Alabama, USA
Franklin, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 77
william hightower Thorn resided here in Burleson, Franklin, Alabama, USA
Burleson, Franklin, Alabama, USA
1911
8 Sep 1911
Age 88
Death of william hightower Thorn in Old Burleson, Franklin County, Alabama, United States of America
Old Burleson, Franklin County, Alabama, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1823
    Event Place: Franklin County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Franklin, Alabama; Roll: 13; Page: 617B; Enumeration District: 093
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 8 Range 14, Franklin, Alabama; Roll: M593_16; Page: 563B; Family History Library Film: 545515
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Burleson, Franklin, Alabama; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1240016
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 6, Franklin, Alabama; Roll: M432_5; Page: 205B; Image: 606
    [5] Alabama, Select Marriages
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 6, Franklin, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 6, Franklin, Alabama; Roll: M432_5; Page: 205B; Image: 606

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 8 Range 14, Franklin, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 8 Range 14, Franklin, Alabama; Roll: M593_16; Page: 563B; Family History Library Film: 545515

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Franklin, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Franklin, Alabama; Roll: 13; Page: 617B; Enumeration District: 093

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Burleson, Franklin, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Burleson, Franklin, Alabama; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 1240016

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Sep 1911
    Event Place: Old Burleson, Franklin County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Vina, Franklin County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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