Thornburg - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Etna Alice Thornburg of OR, CA & WV

JayRarick — 2009-10-26 01:53:45Z

I am trying to break through a brick wall. If anyone has a lead on an Etna Alice Thornburg who moved to West Virginia from San Francisco in the 1960s, I would be grateful to hear from you. She passed away in 1983.

Here is what I know so far"

"Etna A. Thornburg [Etna Alice Rearick per birth certificate; "Ethna N." (sic) Thornburg on the death certificate] was a long time resident of Lane County, OR, where her parents finally settled. She married a man named "Thornburg" of whom nothing else is know [save that he might have been a Naval Officer] and lived in San Francisco during the 1950s. They were divorced (date unknown) and on 7 Nov 1967 a social security card was applied for on her behalf by an "H. V. Johnson (Guardian), of Eugene, OR." According to her death certificate, she lived in Walton, Roane County, WV and died in the Riverside Nursing Home in St. Albans, Kanawha County, WV. Beyond the above, nothing is known of her life from about 1930 until her death, including how she wound up in West Virginia. According to her death certificate she is buried in the Orma Cemetery, Orma, WV."

Re: Gabriel Thornburg

RichardFinch30 — 2009-10-10 12:40:24Z

Would information on Jasper Thornburg, My great great grandmother was Elizabeth Thornburg Chastain, she had a brother name William (Will) Thornburg I Have his death cerf. and it has his father as Jasper Thornburg born in Alabama. Thanks far any help this is a road block in the family tree.

Thornburg

JIWelsch — 2009-10-03 10:11:02Z

OAKVILLE, Iowa - LeAnna Marie Thornburg, 80, Oakville, died Monday, June 19, 2006, at her home.

Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2006, at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home, Wapello. The Rev. Scott Smith will officiate. Burial will be at Edwards Cemetery, Oakville.

Visitation will be from noon until 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 22, 2006, with family present from 6-7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established for Great River Hospice.

Mrs. Thornburg was born Nov. 30, 1925, in Henry County, the daughter of Joseph Paul and Ida DeSpain Willis. She married Thomas E. Thornburg on Aug. 3, 1946, in Cheyenne, Wyo.

She was a homemaker. She graduated from Denmark High School and received training and worked as a radio operator at the airport in Denver, Colo. during World War II. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Oakville; the United Transportation Union (UTU) Auxiliary, Galesburg, Ill.; and United Presbyterian Church, New London.

She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and knitting for her family. Her hobbies included making cards, family history and scrapbooking. She also enjoyed collecting and watching hummingbirds.

Survivors include her husband; 11 children, Kathleen Hardin and husband Keith of Russell, Martha Johnson and husband Warren of Mediapolis, Virginia Thornburg of Great Falls, Mont., Michael Thornburg and wife Marilyn of Mount Pleasant, Janet Cross and husband Tom of Wapello, Peggy Ball and Claire Woodsmall of Wapello, Gayle Donnolly and husband Mike of Mount Pleasant, Paula Thornburg of Olds, Jackie Stineman and husband Bob of Oakville, Patrick Thornburg of Clarence and Joel Thornburg and wife Shari of Marengo; 20 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, William Willis and Donald Willis.
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OAKVILLE, Iowa - Thomas E. Thornburg, 85, of Oakville, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, at his home.

The Rev. Scott Smith will officiate. Burial will follow at the Edwards Cemetery in Oakville, with military rites provided by the Oakville American Legion.

Family and friends will gather at the Oakville Community Building for a lunch and fellowship.

Memorials may be made to the Oakville Responders, the Wapello Community Ambulance Service, the Old Pilot Grove Cemetery Preservation Group and the Great River Hospice.

Mr. Thornburg was born June 2, 1922, in Henry County, the son of Lloyd E. and Anna Berry Thornburg.

He married LeAnna Marie Willis Aug. 3, 1946, in Cheyenne, Wyo. She died June 19, 2006.

He attended Salem school and was a WWII U.S. Army veteran, serving in the European Theatre as a medic.

He worked more than 40 years for the railroad, including the C B and Q, Burlington Northern and Amtrak, as a conductor.

He was a member of the United Transportation Union of Galesburg and the American Legion at Oakville.

He enjoyed woodworking, farming and gardening, traveling, playing cards and practical jokes, of which he usually was the instigator. He served as the mayor of Oakville and also was a township trustee.

He is survived by 11 children, Kathleen and Keith Hardin of Russell, Martha and Warren Johnson of Mediapolis, Virginia Thornburg of Great Falls, Mont., Michael and Marilyn Thornburg of Mt. Pleasant, Janet and Tom Cross of Wapello, Peggy Ball and Clair Woodsmall of Wapello, Gayle and Mike Donnolly of Mt. Pleasant, Paula Thornburg of Olds, Jackie and Bob Stineman of Oakville, Patrick Thornburg of Clarence and Joel and Shari Thornburg of Marengo; 20 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; and a brother, Duane Thornburg of Burlington.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and five brothers, Myron, LaVerne, Dale, Harold and Edward.

Re: John Thornburg of North Carolina

SilverShield — 2009-08-11 21:41:35Z

Hi again,

We live in the Hesperia/Victorville area. It's about 85 to 90 miles north and west of 29 Palms. If we can make the connection between your Thornburg's and mine we could be distant cousins.

Sincerely,

Jim Gettings

Re: John Thornburg of North Carolina

Lorelei38 — 2009-08-11 19:45:28Z

Sunny 29Palms, Ca. My husband is an active duty Marine and we are hear for his job. Weve been stationed here before and enjoy it.
Where are you in Ca?

Re: John Thornburg of North Carolina

SilverShield — 2009-08-11 19:34:10Z

Where in California are you moving to? I live in California. E-mail me direct at GETTINGSJAMES@aol.com.

Jim

Re: John Thornburg of North Carolina

Lorelei38 — 2009-08-11 02:25:49Z

Hi Jim,

Sorry it took so long to get back with you. Ive been moving from Va to Ca this past month, lots going on.

I am not sure of any connection but will look at my info to see what I find. Would love to learn more.

Lorelei

Re: John Thornburg of North Carolina

Lorelei38 — 2009-08-11 02:24:09Z

Hi,
Sorry it took so long to get back with you. Ive been moving from Va to Ca and am finally getting settled in.

I would love to exchange information. What are you looking for?

Walter and Henry Thornburgh, Jr

enzantl — 2009-07-30 21:18:58Z

Henry Thornburgh Jr (1773-1862) was the brother of the Walter I was referring to, then. Walter (1762-1836) is my ancestor. It is nice to connect with Thornburg-researching relatives. I've only encountered a few so far.

Re: Jesse C Thornburg of Hagerstown, Indiana

YNeumann — 2009-07-30 17:54:17Z

Actually, parents of John H. Thornburgh (1809-1892 were Henry Thornburgh,Jr (1773-1862)& Nancy Ann Maulsby. However I do have Walters in my lineage too. I agree, it's nice connecting with more 'Thornburgh-researching-relatives'.

West Lawn cemetery

enzantl — 2009-07-30 03:11:46Z

Yes, I'm glad to find a relative as well. I wish you success with your research!
I didn't know about the gate at West Lawn, but that's fantastic. A good many of my relations are buried there, which would be your relatives too.

Jesse Thornburgh, who died in 1848, is buried there, as is his wife Margaret Warren. (Though she was buried with her second husband Nehemiah Cheesman)

I look forward to news of this obituary that you mention.

Re: Jesse C Thornburg of Hagerstown, Indiana

KathyNoone21 — 2009-07-30 02:59:58Z

I have been gone this evening and it's too late to look it up now about the 1913 date and his location, but I think I got it from an obituary that listed Jesse C (Jessie)as a survivor of William and gave his city of residence. I will try to locate it tomorrow. It is a coincidence that I am going to the Indiana State Library tomorrow with some friends and we are all going to do some genealogy research. I wasn't sure which family I was going to concentrate on - maybe doing Thornburgh reasearch would be appropriate.
Did you know that one of the wrought iron gates into West Lawn Cemetery in Hagerstown has the name Thornburg(h) in very large letters over it? Can't remember if the "h" is included.
Glad to find a relative, as I don't have any that I know of at all on my father's side.

Re: Jesse C Thornburg of Hagerstown, Indiana

enzantl — 2009-07-29 19:44:10Z

Jesse Thornburgh and Margaret Warren were my GGGG grandparents. Jesse C (misspelled as Jessie) is my GGG grandfather. his son Charles is my GG grandfather.

Where did you find that he (Jesse) lived in Richmond in 1913? I have his death listed in Stoney Creek, Henry, Indiana in 1918, but I've never seen the 1913 date.

Thank you so much for replying to me!
Elizabeth

Re: Jesse C Thornburg of Hagerstown, Indiana

enzantl — 2009-07-29 19:37:05Z

If John H's father was Walter Thornburgh (I have a John born 28 Dec 1805 to Walter in TN), then Jesse Carver was John's nephew. Jesse C's father Jesse was the brother of John.

Re: Jesse C Thornburg of Hagerstown, Indiana

YNeumann — 2009-07-29 19:09:35Z

My Thornburghs were also from Hagerstown before ultimately settling in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara Co., CA. My 3x great-grandfather was John H. Thornburgh (b.1809, Jefferson Co., TN). He had 9 children, most born in Hagerstown and most ending up in California. One of his children's names is Jesse HUNT Thornburgh. Do you know how Jesse Carver Thornburg fits into my line?
Yvonne Thornburgh Neumann in CA

Re: Jesse C Thornburg of Hagerstown, Indiana

KNoone1895 — 2009-07-29 15:40:54Z

Jesse and Margaret Warren Thornburgh were my great-great grandparents. I have noted that Jessie Thornburgh, son of Jesse and Margaret, was married to Emeline Wright and had children: Charles,Josephine, Orville, Ulysses, and George.
Jessie lived in Richmond, Indiana, as late as 1913. I know he survived his brother, William.
You might try Richmond, as his burial place, but it is located in Wayne County also. Good luck.
How are you related?
I noticed that his name has been spelled Jessie, rather than Jesse, his father's spelling.

Re: Jesse C Thornburg of Hagerstown, Indiana

enzantl — 2009-07-29 06:32:46Z

Correction. It's Henry county that Jesse C. Died in.

Jesse C Thornburg of Hagerstown, Indiana

enzantl — 2009-07-29 05:34:40Z

I'm looking for information regarding the burial of Jesse Carver Thornburg of Hagerstown, Indiana.

I know that his parents, Jesse (Sr.) and Margaret (Warren) are buried at West Lawn Cemetery in Hagerstown, Indiana. As are several of Jesse C's brothers and sisters. But Jesse C is nowhere to be found. I've checked "Tombstone Inscriptions in Wayne County" by Beverly Yount and come up empty.

The Indiana death index gives his place of death as Stony Creek Township, on 6 Jan 1918. A search of all transcribed cemeteries in the Stony Creek area, even the greater Madison County produce no Jesses.

Would anyone be able to point me to a good place to keep looking as to his wherabouts? Any guesses on what newspaper an obituary might be found in?I'm not from the area, so I'm not certain.

Elizabeth Thornburg

Re: Ellis Thornburg & Melvina Cabott

kane8 — 2008-08-23 16:32:20Z

Thanks for posting that information. It will help immensely in giving me more confidence that I am researching the right family and heading in the right direction.

I have found Martha Webb's grave, but no trace of John Henry Thornburg's grave. She is buried at the Old Shelby Cemetery in the same area as her son, AA Thornburg and his wife, Evie Ezekiel Thornburg. Also buried there is AA's first wife, Nancy J Hardy, as well as Lois Thornburg, my mother's older sister who died as an infant. She is in an unmarked grave.

Do you have any idea as to where Ellis or John Henry are buried? Any other information you may be willing to share would be very much appreciated. Thank you so much!

Re: Ellis Thornburg & Melvina Cabott

kane8 — 2008-08-20 16:28:11Z

I'm not even sure if they are my ancestors. I've been told that my GG-grandfather was named Ellis Thornburg. My grandfather was Miller Gid Thornburg, born 1894 and died 1964. He had sisters named Viney and Doll, and brothers named Frank, Al, and Andrew.

His parents were John Henry Thornburg and Martha Webb Thornburg. I have been told that his father's name was Ellis, but the only Ellis Thornburg that I've found through census records that seems to be my Ellis was married to a woman named Amanda. This was found on the 1870 Census of Madison County, Alabama. Here, John Henry (listed as Henry) is listed as being 13 years old, with parents Ellis (47 yo), mother Amanda (40 yo), brother Gabriel (17 yo) and brother Martin (10 yo). I am almsot positive that these are my people, but I have also seen records of an Ellis Thornburg married to a Melvina Cabott with names of children very similar, sometimes identical, to those of Ellis and Amanda. Could Amanda have been a first or middle name of Melvina Cabott?

Fields B. Thronburgh

rthornbu2056 — 2009-07-10 19:57:19Z

Filed B. Thronburgh was a part of the family of Lewis Throneburg Jr. The Thornburg/Throneburg research group headed by me has been working on this. Lewis Throneburg Jr. is a probable son of two likely brothers Frederick D. Throneburgh/Tranberg and Ludwig/Lewis Thronebarger/Tranberg Sr. who came from Pa. to North Carolina in ~1775 along with their sister Christina Barbara Tranberg Beaver. Because of German naming customs it is possible that Lewis Throneburg Jr. could belong to either family. However, due to the estate papers of Ludwig/Lewis Thronebarger Sr. we believe he is likely the son of Ludwig/Lewis Sr.

If you contact me via email I will help you put Fields B. Thronburg's family together back to Lewis Jr.
rthornbu@hughes.net

Fields B. Thronburgh

rthornbu2056 — 2009-07-10 19:56:59Z

Martin Luther Thornburg and Daavid T. Thornburg

rthornbu2056 — 2009-07-10 19:44:51Z

I am seeking any member of the Martin Luther Thornburg family of Madison County, North Carolina. Or the David T. Thornburg of Madison County, North Carolina and then Tennessee. MArtin Luther had several sonsClaude, Willlie, Ernest, Carl, Paul and Robert L. David had sons Herman and Luther.
These two men are sons of William Thronburg/Thornburg who I have traced from 1818 to 1891. William Thronburg first married Catharine P. Sigmon in 1840 North Carolina in Lincoln County. He then married an Eliza A. and had MArtin Luther and two daughters. He then married an Ida Fann in 1887 in Greene Co., Tennessee and had David T. Thornburg. The Thornburg/Throneburg/Throneberry/Thornsberry reseach group has information that places him as a son of Leonard Thornburg ( 1796-1873) who moved to Washington Co. Tennessee in 1847.

Along with the research group there is a big Thornburg/Throneburg family in North Carolina that would like to get in touch with you.

Re: John Thornburg of North Carolina

rthornbu2056 — 2009-03-23 00:28:30Z

Tom and Lorelei,

I hope you will contact me again as we have had a breakthrough in our Throneburg/Thornburg research of North Carolina. Due to DNA testing and a genealogist's report we have obtained we now know that the information in the Trarbach research report is wrong and most of the Gaston/ Mecklenberg Thornburgs and Throneburgs descended from Lewis Thronebarger/Dronebarger. Lewis and his likely brother Frederick David Throneburgh had several sons. We know that John B. (Lee) Thornburg of Mecklenberg County, Fields B., Samuel Lewis and possibly Jacob M. Thornburg(Administrator of Sameul Lewis' will) are sons of a Lewis Throneburgh who married a Nancy Johnson. We are unsure if this Lewis is Lewis Thronebarger/Dronebarger's son(most likely) or David Throneburgh's son.

I have been in contact with John Lee(B.) Thornburg's son and have obtained a copy of the Bible pages for John Lee's(B.) family (his children). I will be glad to share them.

Again, please contact me and I can give you a complete update on the family.

Ron Thornburgh
rthornbu@peoplepc.com

THORNBURG Lou Byron 1953-1954

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-05 14:08:19Z

THORNBURG Lou Byron 1953-1954

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,880 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

THORNBOURGH-FARRINGTON

WilliamP_F — 2008-11-05 04:59:08Z

I am very interested in the THORNBOURGHs and FARRINGTONs as I think I am descended from "Elizabeth Thornbrough: Born 24 3rd month 49 N.S. or 12 1st month 1748/9 O.S. Guilford Co., NC Died perhaps 26 Sept 1840 Reported married out of unity 23 2nd month 1765 New Garden MM, Guilford Co., NC. Disowned 30 3rd month 1765 New Garden MM, Guilford Co., NC Married to JOHN FARRINGTON".

The above is what I have found, but I have not been able to prove that they had a son Jehu (not John) Farrington born ca 1766 or even who their children were.

Does anyone have proof of relationship between Jehu F. and his possible parents, John F. and Elizabeth T.? I am very interested in a Jehu FARRINGTON (1766-1861) who had three or more wives. I have not been able to prove any connection between Jehu and his possible parents, John and Elizabeth.

Jehu first married circa 1795 to a Ester Charlin (Carley, Charlton ?) possibly in York Co., SC. I am not even sure of her name. He married 1817 in Morgan Co., GA to Lucy Adkins, widow Jeremiah Miles. He then up and married to Margaret Lee in Alabama in 1841.

William

Re: Robert Thornburgh

epolson144 — 2008-11-01 14:59:40Z

It was wonderful to find this post as I have been unable to find any other family for my William Thornburg (married to Agnes Beatty). Their daughter, Sarah. E. Thornburg is my ancestor who married Michael D. Barr in Ohio.

I would love to have any additional information you have on the family.

Regards, Elizabeth

Re: Robert Thornburgh

bobcameron55 — 2008-11-01 19:10:42Z

Elizabeth,
Thank you for your inquiry.

I am eager to exchange Thornburg information with you.

I will invite you to view my Ancestry web site when I figure out how to do it. Can you invite me to view yours?

Robert Cameron cameron6794@sbcglobal.net

Re: John Thornburg of North Carolina

SilverShield — 2009-07-13 22:27:11Z

Hello, My name is James Carter Gettings and my GGG Grandmother was Achsah Thornburgh, (Thornburg)(Thornbrough)
or (Thornborough. Found multiple spellings on the last name. Anyway she married John Carter in Guilford County, N.C. I believe 6-20-1821. When they moved to Kansas she died there in 1868. They were Quakers. Is this a connection to your Thornburghs? My e-mail is: GETTINGSJAMES@aol.com

Jim

Re: Thornburg's of Muncie,In.

mosmom1938 — 2009-03-21 16:21:23Z

Just found your message. Ralph was my husbands father, Frank was his grandfather. I don,t have a lot on him, he last saw his father when he was about 8. I will share what I know with you, if you will share with me.

Re: Thornburg, Walther (Walter)Hoover's

ellamae39 — 2008-09-15 00:39:38Z

My Walter family came from Germany and settled in Detroit, Michigan. If your Walters settled in Detroit, Michigan we may have a connection.

Re: Ellis Thornburg & Melvina Cabott

mwintersnows — 2008-08-12 04:03:03Z

ON the census....They are buried at Cedar Bluff, Alabama (RE: Etowah County) I have not been there to find them, would have to do a court house look up. They were born in Tennessee

Re: Gabriel Thornburg

RichardFinch31 — 2009-07-06 05:09:26Z

Does anyone have information on Gabriel brother Jasper. Thanks for any help

Re: Garth and Vance Thornburg of Jewell Co. Kansas

mamaandpapaj — 2008-08-18 11:55:52Z

Thanks for responding. I am glad to finally get an answer from the family. I have been in touch with those Thornburgs that live in Grand Junction, Col.
Since this post in 2004 I have had an answer and have traced this family's ancestry down.
Garth and Vance Thornburg are part of the family of Throneburgs that came from Lincoln/Catawba County in 1847 to Indiana. Daniel Thorneburg Sr.'s first son David was Garth and Vance's ancestor.
If you are interested in the family please let me know.

I have traced their ancestry from David to his first son Joseph Hile Thornburg to Jewell, Kansas. Can't remember the rest and I have my files packed up at this time because I was just at a reunion where I shared all of my information on the family.

Frederick David Thronburgh/Tranberg of NC (pronounced the same) was the father of Daniel Throneburg Sr. Daniel had several sons.David, Elias, Daniel Jr. and Leonard. Elias was my gggrandfather. Daughters were Margaret, Mahala and Rhoda.

This family is truly much larger than most realize. Through DNa testing several of us have proven that Frederick David Thronburgh and Ludwig Thronebarger of North Arolina were related as brothers or first cousins. Ludwig,s family surname ended up as Throneberrys ( TN.), Thornsberrys(MO.) and Thornburgs(NC).

If you are interested in more information on the family I will gladly provide it. I hope you will share what you know about Garth and Vance's life and children......

Sincerely,

Ron Thornburgh
rthornbu@peoplepc.com

Re: thornburg

RichardFinch30 — 2009-06-20 08:37:20Z

Look For Information of Elizabeth Thornburg Family. Elizabeth Thornbug Born Jun 18 1872 - Died Oct 4 1918 Married Thomas Cleveland Chastain Lived in Alabama. Died in Rome , Georgia Buried at Oakland Cemetery Rome, Floyd County Georgia. She Had a brother named Will Thornburg. Thanks for any Help

Re: John Thornburg of North Carolina

maryloisosh — 2009-07-08 18:00:07Z

Fields B. Thronburg is my ggggrandfather. I saw your post on the Ancestry
message board. I would love more information to flesh out this part of my
research. Thank you

Re: Edna Mae Thornbuurg

SandraLFrith — 2008-08-15 17:22:02Z

Hello. I hope that this reaches you Ed. I am helping a friend who was adopted but whose birth mother is known to be Edna Mae Thornburg....not sure of exact spelling. He was also born in Liberal Kansas and was adopted by a family with the surname Gray. I would love to hear from you.
Thank you.

Anderson, IN Thornburgs from Central Christian Church

cpruemmler1 — 2009-05-19 17:23:54Z

In my search for Harry Hyman Hirsch, I have been trying to find descendants from his "foster family" that I discovered in Anderson, IN. The pastor of the church and one of the office staff have graciously reviewed their records for Thornburgs and Harry Hirsch. Here is the information that they have provided to me. My hope is that it provides some help in another's family tree search.

"We have membership records dating back to 1900, but there are some years (1910 to 1920) that are missing, or I haven’t found them yet.

I found a Mr. & Mrs. John R. Thornburg joined the church in April 1871. There is a notation that Mrs. Thornburg was deceased and John R transferred his membership to Downy Ave. Church in Indianapolis is Oct. 1957. I’m not sure if these were related or not. There is no first name for Mrs. Thornburg.

The next record I found was Katie & Bertha Thornburg joining the church. There is a notation of the letter dated May 4, 1903.

Also Guy Thornburg & Mrs. Lizzie Thornburg joined in March 1902. Also listed were Mr. Frank Thornburg, Emma, Ruth Guy & Edna. It shows Guy & Edna lived in Indianapolis.

There is a listing for Herbal Thornburg (there is no date).

It shows J.R. Thornburg died 9/16/47, Mrs. J.R. died 8/11/47 and Kate died 1/28/49. Martha Thornburg Gregg is listed and she died 11/27/31.

I have a record dated in 1938 for Mary Joan (Staley) Thornburg & Wayne E. Thornburg. They transferred to a church in Michigan in 1964.

Obit - Thornburg, Bertha May

cpruemmler1 — 2009-04-23 17:24:22Z

Anderson Daily Bulletin, page 3 Satu. September 26, 1953

Miss Bertha May Thornburg, 67, Columbai City, died at the Linville Memorial Hospital, that city at 2:15 am today, where she had been a patient since Sept. 11.

Miss Thornburg was born Dec. 2, 1885, in Windfall, the daughter of John and Katie Thornburg. She spent her childhood near Anderson, IN and had resided in Columbia City for the past 30 years.

She was an instructor in the Columbia City High School having taught Latin, English and speech. She also worked with the debating team for many years.

Miss Thornburg was a member of the Presbyterian Church, that city; the business and Professional Women's Club and Delta Kappa Gamma Literary Club.

The body was taken to the DeMoney and Holliingsworth Funeral Home, there, where friends may call until 11 am Monday when the remains will be taken to the church to lie in state until the hour of the services at 1 pm. Services will be in the charge of the pastor, the Rev. Robert Crosby. Burial will be made in East Maplewood Cemetery, here.

Brief services will be held at the graveside at 4 pm Monday.

Survivors are one brother, Clark Thornburg, Huntington, W. Va., one sister, Mrs. Luther Gregg, Midland, Michigan and a number of cousins in Anderson.

Note to readers. If Bertha is a relative of yours, please contact me at cliff.ruemmler@gmail.com. I am interested in any family stories or information you may have regarding a young runaway boy named Harry Hirsch that Bertha and her mother and sister took in sometime after 1910.

Obit - Thornburg, Katie, Anderson, IN

cpruemmler1 — 2009-04-23 17:18:01Z

Anderson Daily Bulletin, Wed, Jan 26, 1949

Mrs. Katie L. Thornburg, age 89, of 1220 west Ninth Street, widow of John Thornburg, died Monday morning at the home of a daughter. Mrs. Luther Gregg, in Midland, Mich. She had been ill for approximately two years. Mrs. Thornburg was born in cincinnati, Ohio, but had spent most of her life in Anderson. She was a member of the Cnetral Christian Church.

The body will be brought to the Albright funeral home tomorrow, and friends will be received there after 7 o'clock Thursday evening. Funeral rites will probably be conducted at the Albright establishment Friday at 2 p.m. by Rev. Monroe Schuster, of the Central Christian Church. Burial will be in East Maplewood.

Surviving are one son, Clark Thornburg, of Huntington, W. Va.; two daughters, Mrs. Gregg, at whose home she died, and Miss Bertha Thornburg, of Columbia City; serveral grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Note to readers. If Katie is a relative of yours, please contact me at cliff.ruemmler@gmail.com. I am interested in any family stories or information you may have regarding a young runaway boy named Harry Hirsch that the Katie and her daughters took in sometime after 1910.

Re: Thornburg Family

jeremythornburg — 2009-01-21 04:14:45Z

Hello. I'm not sure I can be of any help. Just thought I would say hi, I've never met another Jeremy Thornburg. On top of that you are from Indiana too. Well that's pretty much it for now.

jeremy

Etna Alice Thornburg [nee Rearick]

JayRarick — 2008-12-18 01:39:32Z

I am looking for information, especially for the spouse, of Etna Alice Thornburg. She reputedly married a US Naval Officer sometime after 1930.

She was born Etna Alice [aka Edna or Ethna] Rearick to William Riley Rearick and Lelia May Spores, on 28 Feb 1910 in Hoquiam, Grays Harbor County, Washington. She grew up in Lane County, Oregon and died in Apr 1983 in Clay County, West Virginia.

This is a dead-end for me, so any help would be appreciated. Either post here or contact me through my Ancestry.com profile.

Guidance

freaktacularpanda — 2008-12-13 05:32:30Z

I am 16 years old and my name is Victoria Thornburg. My family seems to know absolutely nothing of our ancestory, but I am eager to learn more about my origins. All we know is that the Stoaks'(My Mom) married the Thornburgs (my dad) and that my grandma lived in Iowa. As you can see, I really don't have much information, so I would really like some help with this.

Thornburg-Grundy County Missouri

phamilton31 — 2008-12-28 04:28:31Z

I am looking for information for the Thornburg's of Grundy County Missouri.

My G-Grandmother was a Thornburg.

Thornburg/Thornburgh DNA Results

eandmthorn1 — 2009-03-06 21:24:15Z

The Thorn(e) DNA Project has recently been updated . We now have 18 tested with 3 more that have ordered their kits for testing. For the latest updates go to http://worldfamilies.net/surnames/t/thorne
Be sure and view each tab . The latest information is on the MISC Tab . It has Haplo Grouping and possiblities where our ancestors originated from. There are several groups of Thorn(e) Haplogroupings and originations. As more test it will define and group our different DNA lines. You can email me from the Project site if you have any further questions.

Re: Ellis Thornburg & Melvina Cabott

athornbu — 2008-08-23 18:47:05Z

I found this posting:

Re: Thornburg Descendant
Mary Cheatham Thornburg (View posts) Posted: 30 Dec 2004 10:32PM

Classification: Query
Surnames: Thornburg-h, Webb, Coffman,Cheatham,Stephens
You say you are the ggg granddaughter of Ellis Thornburgh, do you have any information you could send me about Ellis, he is my husbands great great grand father. I have some information on him and some of his sons, I can't seem to get past him, I have that he was born 1818 Tn.He had 9 sons, moved to Georgia and then to Ala. Was in the 1860 and 1880 Ala. census. Not a lot more. Who was your parents, and grand parents? Which one of Ellis sons were your parents?
He died in Ala. around Centre was buried in the pauper cemenrty.Around Cedar Bluff or Centre Ala.
Would love to hear from you.
Mary and George Thornburg
Hartford, Mich.49057
thornburg@citynets.com

I am unsure of where or what the pauper cemetery is and haven't found any info past this... maybe this will help you though...

Re: Ellis Thornburg & Melvina Cabott

athornbu — 2008-08-23 14:31:01Z

Here are the records I have:
1860 Cherokee Co, Ala
Thornsberry, Ellis (42) born TN occupation: MB Clergy, wife:Lavinia (43) born TN, children: W P (21),Andrew L (16), Allison T (14), Gabriel (12), Ellis (8), Henry (4), Martin (1).

1870 Madison Co, Ala
Thornburgh, Ellis(47), wife: Amanda(45), children: Gabriel(17), Henry(13), Martin(10).

1880 Cherokee Co, Ala
Thornburgh, Ellis(62), wife: Melvinia(60), Martin K(20)
Thornburgh, Henry J(24), wife: Martha(18), Andrew A(8mos)

I am assuming that Lavinia, Amanda, and Melvinia are the same person due to the age. The 1870 census is off, but it seems to be off for everyone. Maybe one of the children gave the info to the recorder? I am also unsure of where "Cabott" came from. I do not have it on any of the records that I have.

Allison Templeton Thornburg (married to Martha Emma Moore)is my gg grandfather who was Miller Gid's brother.

I have a tape recorded conversation about John Hnery marrying a Webb that I am working on posting so that others can try to make sense of it.

Happy Hunting :)

Re: Ellis Thornburg & Melvina Cabott

athornbu — 2008-08-12 17:58:39Z

I have the census for years 1860, 1870, 1880 and also the civil war records. I don't seem to have Melvina's last name on any of those. Do you have records that I have missed?

Re: Guidance

JanLopez44 — 2008-12-13 15:50:19Z

Hi Victoria,

I don't know if I can help you or not, but my Thornburg's lived in Iowa as well, so I will try. Hopefully, we can connect and get you on your way to learning more about your family.

Do you know if your Thornburg's happened to be of the Quaker Faith? Do you happen to know your grandmother's and/or grandfather's) name? Where did your Dad grow up? Was your mother from the same place as your father? Where and when were they married?

Rule of thumb is to begin with you and work backwards. I know this will be difficult for you since you are so young, and census records are not available for more recent years yet. Do you have any relatives you can talk to that might know more than your parents do regarding your grandparents? Where were you born; where was your dad born; get a copy of your dad's birth (and death, if applicable) certificate. Sometimes you can find out a wealth of information on those.

Let me know what you find, and we'll see if we can figure out where to go from there.

Good luck,

Jan Lopez
jslopez@cox.net

Re: Charles Thornburg

Dsynana — 2008-09-13 02:58:01Z

Just wondering if you found any info on Charles Thornburg. I have Charles in my genealogy records but just name only. His daughter in law, Addie Lou Purdy was my great aunt, her sister Lennie Mary Purdy was my grandmother.