YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

William A. Thornton 1872–1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Oct 1872

Birth Location: United States of America

Death Date: 18 Jun 1892

Death Location: Ardmore, Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Mordica Thornton

Mother: Nancy Austin

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of William A. Thornton began in 1872 in United States of America. In 1880, William A. Thornton resided in , Limestone, Alabama, USA. William A. Thornton passed away in 1892 in Ardmore, Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Find more search results for William Thornton
WT

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:
A
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 William A. Thornton began in 1872 in United States of America.
  • In 1880, William A. Thornton resided in , Limestone, Alabama, USA.
  • William A. Thornton passed away in 1892 in Ardmore, Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Thornton's Ancestors

Self
William Thornton
1872–1892
Birth Place: United States of America
Parents
Mordica E. Thornton
1848–1937
Lincoln County, Tennessee, United States of America
Nancy (Ellison) Austin
1846–1912
Tennessee USA
Grandparents
Andrew (Jackson) Austin
1818–1899
Henderson County Tennessee, United States
Mary (Eliza) Smith
1821–1870
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Jr
1800–1874
Nancy Birmingham
1798–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1785–1855
Frances Halbert
1785–1843
Caleb Birmingham
1750–1834
Rachel Wilson
1755–1837

William Thornton's Timeline

3 Records

1872
12 Oct 1872
Birth of William A. Thornton in United States of America
United States of America
1880
1880
Age 8
William A. Thornton resided here in , Limestone, Alabama, USA
, Limestone, Alabama, USA
1892
18 Jun 1892
Age 20
Death of William A. Thornton
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1872
    Event Place: United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Limestone, Alabama; Roll: 19; Page: 352C; Enumeration District: 180
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: , Limestone, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Limestone, Alabama; Roll: 19; Page: 352C; Enumeration District: 180

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Limestone, Alabama; Roll: 19; Page: 352C; Enumeration District: 180

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1892
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ardmore, Giles County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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