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William Thorne 1617–1657 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 May 1617

Birth Location: Dedham, Devon, England

Death Date: Oct 1657

Death Location: Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States

Father: John "Gentleman"

Mother: Joane Browne

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The story of William Thorne began in 1617 in Dedham, Devon, England. William Thorne passed away in 1657 in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of William Thorne began in 1617 in Dedham, Devon, England.
  • William Thorne passed away in 1657 in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John "Gentleman"
1580–1621
Birth Location: Gunby, Candleshoe, Lincolnshire, England
J"
Joane Browne
1584–1617
Birth Location: Essex, England
JB

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Thorne's Ancestors

Self
William Thorne
1617–1657
Birth Place: Dedham, Devon, England
Parents
John Thorne "Gentleman"
1580–1621
Gunby, Candleshoe, Lincolnshire, England
Joane Browne
1584–1617
Essex, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Thorne's Timeline

2 Records

1617
02 May 1617
Birth of William Thorne in Dedham, Devon, England
Dedham, Devon, England
1657
Oct 1657
Age 40
Death of William Thorne in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 May 1617
    Event Place: Dedham, Devon, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 1657
    Event Place: Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
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