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Re: Frank Bartlett Thorndike

kurtman_emt332 — 2009-04-19 19:50:03Z

Married: Isabelle French
Sons: Thornton and Phillip
Daughter: Marion

Frank Bartlett Thorndike

kurtman_emt332 — 2009-04-19 19:45:23Z

Looking for some info on my great great grandfather Frank Bartlett Thorndike, born: 08/18/1882 in Maine and took residence in Camden, Maine. This appears to be the only missing piece of my tree and I have put countless hours into finding his parents with zero luck. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you!

Re: John Thorndike 7-23-1603 to 4-3-1668 : Father of American Thorndikes

blthorndike — 2009-04-13 19:20:54Z

Greetings,

I am a direct descendant of John Thornidke. I have only recently taken an interest in the family history. I have several letters from a great, great aunt to my father (who passed away three years ago) containing some family lore.

Here is my lineage:

John
Paul
John
Robert
Ebenezer
Joshua
Joshua
George
Charles
Faunce 1889-1969
Faunce 1929-2006
Bruce b 1960 (myself)

I now have one son, Mitchel, born 1990.

Thanks for your posting, David

Bruce Lane Thorndke

Re: John THORNDIKE born 14 Feb 1839 Tetford ENGLAND

ERugoloCrowe — 2008-09-25 19:11:45Z

Hi Paul-- I've gotten some things straightened out since I wrote yesterday (I've been working hard at it!) I found out that some of the original information I was working with was incorrect. My great grandfather's name was James, not Charles, and he was the younger brother of John. I found a lot of great information through the Ripon Public Library site. They also had a brother named William. The family came from England in 1853, and according to the records I read, they were originally from West Keal, Lincolnshire. Their parents were William (1815-1888) and Elizabeth Thorndike (1814-1909).
I also found a record of an 1838 marriage between a William Thorndike and Elizabeth Stanney, but do not know yet if I'm on the right track with that. The date seems right, as John was born the following year, and it took place in that area (Spilsby). I'll let you know if I find out anything else. Please let me know if you have any new information on this branch of the family tree. Where did you find the information that John was from Tetford? thanks-- Elise

Re: John THORNDIKE born 14 Feb 1839 Tetford ENGLAND

ERugoloCrowe — 2008-09-24 16:21:30Z

Hi Paul-- Sorry I can't help you with info on John Thorndike's parents. I am just starting to trace my lineage and think that there is a chance that John Thorndike is my great-great-grandfather. My great-grandfather is Charles Thorndike from Ripon, Wisconsin. I have his date of birth as 1845, which couldn't be right if John is his father. Do you know who John's children are?

Thanks-- Elise Rugolo-Crowe

Re: John Thorndike 7-23-1603 to 4-3-1668 : Father of American Thorndikes

gic030003 — 2008-06-30 09:32:52Z

can tou give me any information on a theresa barrett thorndike, born 1822, died 1907,

am interested in where sge was born, who her perents and where she lived. I think she summered in camden, perhaps lived there as well, but not sure
thanks
gina

Re: Dominicus Sewell/Sewall

j_thon — 2008-03-07 23:09:28Z

I do have information on the Dominicus Sewell line. My family line is of off Thomas one of dominicus's sons. If interested please contact me at jcthon@gmail.com

Thorndike DNA

eandmthorn1 — 2007-12-24 19:56:17Z

Our Thorn(e) DNA Project is growing. We now have 16 that have tested with 3 confirmed Thorn(e)lines matching. We have 9 that have tested that have not matched other Thorn"e" families. What is your Thorn"e" line ? Could you match one of those that have not matched any line ? Visit our Patriarch page and see if you match any of the lines listed. Go to www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/t/thorne for more information . We are also looking for a Thorndike to manage a family line on this project.
Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

John THORNDIKE born 14 Feb 1839 Tetford ENGLAND

PaulWalworth42 — 2007-12-04 03:46:09Z

Looking for the PARENTS of John THORNDIKE
Born 14 Feb 1839 Tetford ENGLAND
Died 11 Apr 1917 Ripon Wisconsin
Married 18 Nov 1874 Ripon Wisconsin
Cleora Sophia Walworth
Any informaton is welcome
Paul Walworth

John THORNDIKE born 14 Feb 1839 Tetford ENGLAND

PaulWalworth42 — 2007-12-04 03:45:35Z

Re: John Thorndike 7-23-1603 to 4-3-1668 : Father of American Thorndikes

kthorndike_1 — 2007-10-30 16:59:28Z

Sorry...that was my great grandfather, and my father was named after him!
John Scott Thorndike
Tampa

Re: John Thorndike 7-23-1603 to 4-3-1668 : Father of American Thorndikes

kthorndike_1 — 2007-10-30 16:53:19Z

My grandfather was Ramauldo Pacheco Thorndike. His son, Ramauldo Pacheco Thorndike was my father. I have a family book that list exactly what your looking for...now i'll see if I can find it! (lol)
John Scott Thorndike
Tampa, Fla

Re: John Thorndike 7-23-1603 to 4-3-1668 : Father of American Thorndikes

craigo914 — 2007-05-15 03:03:26Z

Hello,

I am Craig Thorndike. Ashley Clary Thorndike (1839-1905), I believe, is Romauldo Pacheco's father. My grandfather is Ralph Dale (1881-1966), Romauldo's brother. I am thinking that Ashley married Mary Frances Crocker (1844-1920). I am having some trouble following her lineage. Doe's anyone have information on the Crocker line?

Best wishes,
Craig

Re: Ida Thorndike

storknurse — 2006-12-04 12:09:47Z

Where did she live? Whom did she marry? Do you have any information on her from her children's vital records? Have you located her in census records?

Regards,
Sharyn

John P Thorndike married to Sarah Hill

jamesthoman62 — 2006-07-31 16:42:21Z

Looking for John P Thorndike who married Sarah Hill both probably born abt 1820's, location unknown perhaps RI or CT, but could have been N Y.
Want to follow family down to Nelson/Sterling/ Bingham families who were settled in Central NY.

Wish I had more info to offer, all I have is a picture of them that lists them as gr-gr-grandparents of Virginia Nelson b 1929 Frankfort, NY. Virginia's parents were Kennth Nelson and Carmata Lasher, grandparents George Willis Nelson and Virginia Sterling, Gr-Grands William Sterling and Jerusha Bingham

Thanks in advance for any data
jim thoman

Robert "Bob" Thorndike, 1925 - 2006, obit

LorraineGilmer02 — 2006-05-15 16:13:43Z

Thorndike, Robert "Bob"

Robert "Bob" Thorndike 1925 - 2006 In Loving Memory Bob Thorndike passed away April 29, 2006 in Los Alamitos, CA. Beginning with George Thorndike, the Thorndike name was associated with fine meats in Long Beach for over 60 years. Bob carried on the tradition of quality & service at Thorndike's Fine Meats. He loved making his customers happy & would sometimes work 36 hours straight during Thanksgiving and Christmas to ensure his customers had a special holiday meal. He was predeceased by daughter, Jan and is survived by his wife, Catherine; son, John (Pam); daughter, Jill; and grandchildren, Kim (Wayne), Dustin (Jayelle) and Lisa along with four great grandchildren. A private service has been held by his family. He'll be missed by all who were fortunate to know him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Seal Beach Animal Care Center or any charity of your choice. Please sign the guestbook at Presstelegram.com/obituaries.
Published in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on 5/14/2006.
Notice • Guest Book • Flowers • Gift Shop • Charities

Re: Samuel Thorndike (Thorndyke) addendum

wizqueen — 2005-05-31 12:53:40Z

Samuel was born in Louth, England and moved to Canada, then to Michigan, then North Carolina. I do not believe he is directly related to the New York Thorndikes.- Lynn Thorndyke

Ida Thorndike

2005-05-29 18:31:36Z

Anyone have any information on the name "Ida Thorndike"? Most likely from 1850-1950 timeframe. Thanks

Re: Thorndikes site

2005-04-12 17:11:26Z

Hello...I am one of the sons of RP Thorndike who moved to Florida in 1965. I would love to touch base with all of my cousins who our family lost contact with. Please drop me a note....our family has never been very close down here and there is much we would love to learn.
Take Care
John "Scott" Thorndike
son of Romaldo Phillip and Evelyn Thorndike
Tampa, Fla

Edward Adelbert Thorndike (1842-1912) Maine to Seattle

2005-04-06 18:48:10Z

I am looking for Thorndikes in the line from Edward Adelbert Thorndike, son of James F. born at Camden, Maine Feb. 25, 1842 died at Seattle April 14 1912. He was the last Marshall and first Chief of Police under its city government.
His son Charles Adelbert b. at Hayward Ca. August 15 1868 was my great-grandfather.
My grandfather was Charles Jesse Thorndike born January 20, 1897.
My mother is Barbara Ann Thorndike Adam born July 26, 1927. Yonkers, NY
I am David Adam born Nov. 4, 1951

Re: John Thorndike 7-23-1603 to 4-3-1668 : Father of American Thorndikes

2005-04-05 23:24:53Z

OK....First, I think the third son's name is John Scott Thorndike b. 11-Jul-1963 (brothers are Charles Morse Thorndike II b. 4-Dec 1949, and Romualdo Philip Thorndike Jr b.17-Jan 1952.)

Second, I think your grandfather is William THOMPSON Thorndike.

Third, I think the reason you "lost" Philip is because his real name is Romualdo Philip Thorndike (there was a real string of them dating back to your great grandfather)

Finally, I think your relative Charles Morse Thorndike is different than my Charles M Thorndike. Although we're related, it's pretty distant. Hope this helps.

Re: Thorndikes site

2005-04-05 21:20:13Z

This is for Ann, my sister e-mailed you (Olivia Cook), We have ordered an out of print book that goes to the 10th generation. There was two Ebenezer's...7th gen had 10 children one of which was Ashley Clary (8th gen)..who had 5 children...Romualdo Pacheco, Minnie Etta, Ethel Myrtelle, John harvey, and Ralph Dale....Romualdo Pacheco had 3 children, Charles M, William T (our Grandfather) and Minnie.

I'd like to have contact with you, but my hotmail acct is only set up to receive from my contact list so you could e-mail my sister and she can forward it to me.
Do you live in FL?
I'm sorry if your husband passed away...I've been recently trying to contact Phillip's family, unfortunately we lost contact.
The last we saw of Philip and his 3 boys was a brief visit in ME in 1965 I believe.

PS you can find Romualdo, Mary E, Char M William T and Minnie F in the 1900 census ME..it looks like the Romualdo is crossed out. East Livermore, Androscoggin, Maine roll T623 587 Page 11A

Susan Atkinson

Re: John Thorndike 7-23-1603 to 4-3-1668 : Father of American Thorndikes

2005-04-05 18:54:25Z

Romualdo Pacheco Thorndike had 3 children
Charles, William and Minnie.

My grandfather is William Thomas Thorndike
He had 3 children, Olivia Jane Thorndike, Rena May Thorndike and William Knowles Thorndike
Olivia Jane is my mother. We lost track of Phillip when he moved to Florida and Aunt Rena has spent many years looking for that side of the family.

Uncle Charles had Phillip and Doris
Phillip had 3 boys, Charles M, Romualdo Phillip and one other son that we can't remember what is name is.

Aunt Minnie had Elizabeth and Elizabeth has children.

So, If your husband was Charles M, then his grandfather was my grandfather's brother.

If we are cousins, would you mind emailing me with the third son's name and I'd love to hear from you.
ojc49@hotmail.com or
ocook@mail.maconstate.edu

By the way, I have a picture of Uncle Charles, Aunt Minnie and Grampa when they were little. I can scan it in and send it if you'd like.

Re: John Thorndike 7-23-1603 to 4-3-1668 : Father of American Thorndikes

2005-04-05 18:51:48Z

Re: John Thorndike 7-23-1603 to 4-3-1668 : Father of American Thorndikes

2005-04-05 17:52:20Z

I have access to pictures of Romualdo and his wife if anyone is interested.

Re: John Thorndike 7-23-1603 to 4-3-1668 : Father of American Thorndikes

2005-04-05 17:48:55Z

Romualdo Pacheco is one of my ancestors. I'm not sure how far back in my Mother's line. My sister knows all about it and I can ask her if you'd like.
ojc49@hotmail.com

Re: Thorndikes site

2005-04-05 17:05:56Z

Actually, I believe he's my great great grandfather. I'd have to look it up again.

Re: Thorndikes site

2005-04-05 17:00:49Z

I have a great grandfater, Romualdo Pacheco Thorndike from Maine. Could you be looking for info on him?

Re: John Thorndike 7-23-1603 to 4-3-1668 : Father of American Thorndikes

2004-10-03 15:06:39Z

I Don't know if you can help. Found a picture of a Mrs Selden(aunt jane) Walworth several yrs ago. The other name on it was "Sent by" Gertrude Thorndike R 1 Ripon Wis The picture looks 1920ish but may be newer than that! If you have any ideas, please e-mail me!! Thanks, Ms Nancy Overpeck

Re: John Thorndike 7-23-1603 to 4-3-1668 : Father of American Thorndikes

2004-10-03 15:05:21Z

I live in the Silvermine area. And my uncle Herbert moved to Seattle from East Bridgewater, Mass to Seattle in the early 1950's. Reverse migration!

Re: John Thorndike 7-23-1603 to 4-3-1668 : Father of American Thorndikes

2004-10-03 15:04:59Z

Susan,
I used to live in the Silvermine area of Norwalk, Ct. My grandfather Charles A. Thorndike originally from Seattle settled in Silvermine in the late twenties after marrying my grandmother Katheryn Lesser. Their only daughter Barbara Ann Thorndike was my mother. I now live in Baltimore.

Re: John Thorndike 7-23-1603 to 4-3-1668 : Father of American Thorndikes

2004-10-03 15:04:36Z

Hello Thorndike Cousin. I live in Fairfield Co., CT and grew up in Mass. Where do you live? I have a copy of the book you mentioned, and attended a 350 celebration in Boston at the Copley for the arrival of John Thorndike in America. That was in 1977.

Re: John Thorndike 7-23-1603 to 4-3-1668 : Father of American Thorndikes

2004-10-03 15:04:10Z

Hello Adam, I happen to be the 6th great grand child of Sarah Thorndike, born about 1735/6 in Beverly, Ma. to Herbert and Abigail Thorndike. She married Dominicus Sewall on Feb. 28th, 1758 in Beverly. Before the Rev. war they moved to Canada and Changed the name to Sewell. This must make us very distance cousins. If you would like to share family history feel free to contact me. sewells3@home.com

Re: John Thorndike 7-23-1603 to 4-3-1668 : Father of American Thorndikes

2004-10-03 15:02:57Z

Bette, I would love to see photos of the Thorndike grant. I used to live in Maine and spent many hours wandering around Rockport which was founded by Robert Thorndike. I will do a separate posting about Robert.

Re: John Thorndike 7-23-1603 to 4-3-1668 : Father of American Thorndikes

2004-10-03 15:02:18Z

John Thorndike, born probably in Lincolnshire, England and buried at London, England, 3 November, 1668, was the second son of Francis and Alice (Coleman) Thorndike of great Carlton and Scamblesby, county Lincoln. He married, probably at Salme, MA, Elizabth Stratton, born in England about 1614 and presumably deceased by 27 July 1668, daughter of John and Anne (Dearhaugh) Strattoin of Shotlley, county Suffolk, England.
John Thorndike's parentage and his Englisdh adncestry, for several generations, are concluysively established by the weill of his brother Herbert Thorndike, Prebendery of Westminster Abbey, London. In this instrument, Herbert directs that he be buried "between Doctor Nurse and my brother John Thorndike in the wawy from my lodging to the church" and he leaves substantial legacies to "my two niecesd Alice and MArtha Thorndike" daughters of John and Elizabeth (Stratton) Thorndike.
It has been stated that he came from Ipswich, county Suffolk, England in 1629, but this has not been verified. SDavage, in his "Genealogical Dictionary of New England," conjectures that he came with Wintrhop's fleet in 1630, which seems quite reasonable in view ofs the fact that he was in Salem in 1632 when he had evidently attained a considerable degree of prominence, for in 1633 he was named by Governor Winthrop, Junior, to plant a colony at nearby Agawan, as Ipswich was then known. While one of the original settlers of that place, he appears on the early records as grantee and grantor of land in Salem, the transfers involving tracts in sections which subsequently became South Danversd and Beverly. Beverly is described in the deed as "a certain breadth of the the Sea at Patche's Beach and a good way back as far as Beaver Pond." Here, in that part of Beverly known as "The Cove," he built his house, in which he lived until his departure for England in 1668.

Dominicus Sewell/Sewall

2004-10-03 14:58:50Z

Do you know who Dominicus' siblings were? How much more info do you have on these Sewall's? Thanks, Susan

Re: John Thorndike 7-23-1603 to 4-3-1668 : Father of American Thorndikes

2004-10-03 14:58:20Z

Hello David, I have found Thorndikes back to William born abt,1454 in Little Carlton Lincolnshire, England. One of his sons was Herbert born abt 1518 in the same town. He married Janet Nicholas. They had a son by the name of Nicholas born 1535, in lincolnshire, who married Frances Southey. Their son Francis born 1569/1570, married Alice Coleman. They had a son John, born in Lincolnshire in 1603. He married Elizbeth Stratton. John died in Beverly Ma. on July 27th 1668. They had a son Capt. Paul born 1643, in Salem, He married Mary Patch. They had a son Capt. John born Jan. 22nd, 1674 in Beverly. He married Joanna Larkin. Their son Herbert born Jan 3rd, 1707/8, Married Abigail Ober. They Had a daughter named Mary or Sarah born Jan. 13 1734 in Berverly, who married Dominicus Sewall ( Sewell) on Feb. 28th 1758 in Beverly and moved to Canada before the revolution. I may have a few dates wrong as I have been up for a long time and have a hard time seeing the keys. I have tons of info on the Sewells if you would like this information. I am trying to find out who Dominicus's parent were. I have heard that they were Thomas Sewall and Mary Norton but can't prove it yet. William Sewell

John Thorndike 7-23-1603 to 4-3-1668 : Father of American Thorndikes

2004-10-03 14:56:20Z

Re: John Thorndike 7-23-1603 to 4-3-1668 : Father of American Thorndikes

2004-10-03 14:55:54Z

Looking for distant relatives??
Hi!

I would be Darrin Edward Thorndike, yep the family is still naming under traditional naming conventions,
Brother - Craig Williams
Father - Donald Williams
Uncle - Robert Edward
Uncle - Thomas
Nephew - Craig Williams
Son - Michael Edward
Son - Ryan Everett

This would be last gen, current and next

We have books that go back to at least the 1600's and my aunt has been searching out the full family history for years, the primary book is one that has been handed down for generations.

Shoot me a note, I too think it interesting to interact with others from the tree as the living tree under my direct line is getting mighty thin, not many of us left for family picnics.

Go back and see if there are John Prince Thorndike's in your looking, this seems to be the most common family name and shoot me a howdy do neighbor.

Darrin -- bsesystems@aol.com

Re: Sarah Thorndike m. Dominicus Sewall 1756

2004-10-03 14:52:48Z

This is the first time I'm been able to post a message for a while, my hard drive crashed.
My Thorndike info comes from a book "The Descendants of John Thorndike". It was privately published by a Dr. Thorndike from Bar Harbor Maine. I found it in the Maine State Library and was suprised to find my mother's name listed as the 11th generation. Her father was Charles Jesse Thorndike born at Seattle, Washington January 20, 1897. He married my grandmother Katheryn (Koenig) Lesser. His father Charles Aldelbet Thorndike was born Aug. 15 1868 in Hayward California. His father was Edward Adelbert Thorndike born at Camden Maine Feb. 25 1842. He left Maine in early manhood and settled in Seattle where he was the last Marshall under its town government and the first Chief of Police under its city government.

Thorndike Geneology Book

2004-10-03 14:51:38Z

Hello, I am a Thorndike. I am looking for a book that list the Throndike's. I had one years ago but misplaced it along the years. My Father was Franklin Robert Thorndike, born May 4, 1917, died March 28, 1977. His father was Franklin. Please respond if you know about the book. I am willing to pay a fair price.

Sarah Thorndike m. Dominicus Sewall 1756

2004-10-03 14:50:36Z

Hello Riley, I have the name Thorndike in my line, but it is a gggggggreat grandmother. Her name was Sarah Thorndike who married Dominicus Sewall in 1756. They married in Beverly, Ma. and moved to Canada where they changed the name to Sewell. If your line came from Beverly, Ma. area we could be related. I have the line of Thorndikes going back to 1454. William

Thorndike surname

2004-10-03 14:49:29Z

Hi family, was just looking to learn a little about us. I'm 30 married with two children (both of whom will carry on the Thorndike name) and am interested in speaking to another Thorndike.

Re: John Thorndike 7-23-1603 to 4-3-1668 : Father of American Thorndikes

2004-10-03 15:01:23Z

Did everyone see the new Thorndike research article in New England Historical and Genealogical Register (Oct. 2000) The author also has a new book coming out in 2001 from NEHGS.

Re: John Thorndike 7-23-1603 to 4-3-1668 : Father of American Thorndikes

finnbar3 — 2004-10-03 15:01:49Z

Live across the street in the Cove from the Thorndike House. Thanks for Thorndike info doing a project for the Historical Society on the Cove .Did you know that the point where the lighthouse is in Beverly was fist called Pauls Head was part of the Thorndike land grant.I have good pictures of the house if any one interested let me know

Re: John Thorndike 7-23-1603 to 4-3-1668 : Father of American Thorndikes

finnbar3 — 2004-10-03 15:03:17Z

sorry it took so long to get back .Will have copies of photos of houses made within next 2 weeks need address.
my e-mail is brifinn@gateway.net

Re: John Thorndike 7-23-1603 to 4-3-1668 : Father of American Thorndikes

tchuckann — 2004-10-03 15:05:56Z

I am seeking a copy of the book you mentioned. Is that the one by Morgan Hewitt Stafford or is this a different book? Either way, I am very anxious to obtain any relevent material . Thanks! Anne Thorndike (Mrs. Charles Morse Thorndike) Also, can you find any reference to my husband's great grandfather Romualdo Pacheco Thorndike?

Re: John Thorndike 7-23-1603 to 4-3-1668 : Father of American Thorndikes

tchuckann — 2004-10-03 14:59:58Z

Hi, I am Anne Thorndike. My husband, Charles Morse Thorndike is a direct descendent of this same line. John Thorndike's son Capt. Paul was the father of Ebenezer who was the father of Ashley Clary Thorndike, who was the father of Romualdo Pacheco, my husband's great-great grandfather. His son Charles Morse was his grandfather for whom he is named. Could you please help me find a copy of the Thorndike family book that has been passed down. My late mother in law, Evelyn Ouelette Thorndike was very involved with the family geneology and all I have to go on are scraps of paper and pictures I found in her things. I would like to create a master chart to frame and leave to my nephews (next generation Thorndikes). I am particularly lacking in our branch after Ebenezer. Can't find any info pertaining to Ashley Clary or Romualdo Pacheco other than the Crocker family book. All help and replies welcome. I am enjoying meeting all of my new relatives, thanks, Anne Thorndike

Re: John Thorndike 7-23-1603 to 4-3-1668 : Father of American Thorndikes

atcrocker — 2004-10-03 15:06:18Z

Romualdo Pacheco Thorndike (a master mechanic was born in Dixmont Maine on February 3 (my birthday too), 1868 and died at Bangor Maine on 13 April 1924. He was married in Boston on June 30, 1893 to Mary Elizabeth Thompson . The service was performed by his uncle, the Rev. Edwards Roberts Thorndike

Edward Lee Thorndike - famous Psychologist

cantorjoeocho — 2005-04-27 18:52:10Z