Thornton - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Daniel McCarty Fitzhugh THORNTON 1800-1865

wjacksonthornton — 2009-11-16 01:53:25Z

If you'll Google the Florida State site, and go to the county history section, you can bring up counties as they were then. Many counties have changed over the years, and I, too had this problem early on. The community may not exist anymore, but you can find where it used to be, and extrapolate the current county.

Moses A. Thornton, Constable, Clinch County, GA 1881-1884

wjacksonthornton — 2009-11-16 01:46:20Z

Any info re: Moses A. Thornton b. 1847 m. Laura Jane Moore 1873 Lowndes Cty, GA, d. 1910 Lowndes.

Re: Mary Thornton/ Kilkenny.Neeed info Pls

DMCGAGH — 2009-11-14 20:59:23Z

Micheal would mother be Carmel Buggy who married Michael Scully i think from Tullamore???

Moses A Thornton

wjacksonthornton — 2009-11-12 13:47:23Z

Moses A Thornton was constable of 122nd District Clinch Cty, GA from 7 November 1881 and constable of 685th district, Clinch County, GA 24 June 1882. He was married to Laura Jane Moore, 21 August 1875 and lived at Cherry Creek, Lowndes, GA until his death 13 January 1910. His sons George and David preceded him in passing by a few years and all are buried at Cherry Creek Church cemetery. Moses was my ggf. I am seeking any information re: his pedigree.

Re: Family Tree Mathew Thornton

ElaineRhoads — 2009-11-12 06:19:50Z

I have been told by my Father that Mathew Thornton was my Great great great??? Uncle

Mary

matkins106 — 2009-11-11 20:58:28Z

Does anyone have the maiden name of Mary ?? b. Texas and married to Lewis Thornton b.abt 1832 Alabama

Re: George W. Thornton-Ga.

wjacksonthornton — 2009-11-11 16:24:36Z

Do you hve any information re: Moses A. Thornton b. 5 Feb 1847, FL m. Laura Jane Moore 21 Aug 1875, Lowndes, GA. d. 13 Jan 1910 at Lowndes, ga?

Re: George W. Thornton-Ga.

wjacksonthornton — 2009-11-11 16:23:40Z

Do you hve any information re: Moses A. Thornton b. 5 Feb 1847, FL m. Laura Jane Moore 21 Aug 1875, Lowndes, GA. d. 13 Jan 1910 at Lowndes, ga?

Re: George W. Thornton-Ga.

gst12343 — 2009-11-11 03:34:48Z

I am the grandson of Arther Oscar Thornton. G.R. Thornton was my father, he died in 1969,My name is George Santell Thornton. My half brother is Roger by a second marrige.G.R.,had three sisters Alma,margaret and Louise.I was born 1/23/43 Oh! I have two sisters Shela and Pam. Santell gst12343@gmail.com.telephone 863-646-4538 Lakeland Fl. re; jj Lookhoff, Jeff was my first cousin.Roger still lives in Wauchula,Fl

Thornton, Roache

PatriciaOxford66 — 2009-11-10 04:22:57Z

These are my Grandparents, children Jessie John Joseph (Joe) Mary Cyril.I think Jessie Parent wereWilliam Thornton and Sopia Reynolds both Born England? I would apprectiate if anyone has any information, more so the Thornton. Jessie was born in Brunswick Vic Aust. & died in Prahan Vic Australia

Thornton, Roache

PatriciaOxford66 — 2009-11-10 04:21:42Z

Re: James Thornton

wmdthornton — 2009-10-29 00:02:27Z

Do you know James' birthdate. He may be my great grandfather

Joseph Thornton - Liverpool 1911

chrishotchkiss — 2009-10-28 23:58:52Z

I am trying to find Joseph Thornton, born around 1888. He married Elizabeth Ann Rafferty (again, born around 1888). They were married in 1909 in West Derbyat The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Mount Vernon St. I can find no mention of them in the 1911 Census.

Daniel McCarty Fitzhugh THORNTON 1800-1865

pbasso1954 — 2009-10-27 06:50:15Z

I am trying to locate a cemetery/burial site for a distant cousin, Daniel McCarty Fitzhugh THORNTON, born 10 Nov 1800 Caroline Co., Virginia, died 12 Oct 1865 Florida. All I've been able to find out about where he was buried was on several sites...Micauba, Florida, nothing else. I haven't been located the area on the internet yet, so was turning to this site to see if someone knew either where Daniel is buried or where Micauba, Florida is. I sure would be much appreciative in any assistance. Thanks so much.

Re: Family Tree Mathew Thornton

joeywilkie — 2009-10-26 22:06:18Z

i'm in his family tree

Mary (nee Raine) Thornton, Erie co, PA

addiel64 — 2009-10-24 01:10:30Z

No connection to Raine or Thornton genealogy. Researching Raine genealogy. Mary Raine daughter of John Raine was born 4/10/1890 in PA died 12/19/1969 in Fairview, Twp., Erie co PA. Was wife of Lawrence T. Taylor b. 1891, son of J. Harry Taylor and Elizabeth (nee Thornton) b. 1863. Lawrence and Mary had children: Thomas and John Taylor.Interments of Taylors at Fairview cemetery, Erie Co,PA

Joshua C. Thornton tombstone Fairview cemetery: born 7/8/1833 died 12/6/1922 wife, Sophia F.(nee McCreary) b. 7/17/1831. Children Frank Miles Thornton, Elizabeth and Carrier.

Re: THORNTON, Eliza Ann

gspark_1 — 2009-10-18 22:56:44Z

Hi Lisa. A little more about the Thorntons of Ontario. John Thornton and Frances Bowler arrived in Canada in 1829 (from yorkshire) and brought 13 kids with them. I believe these were: Samuel, William (1819-), George, Elizabeth, Caroline, Richard (1820-) married Maria Powers, Jabez (1824-) who married Rachel Jane Kelley from a neighboring farm and THOMAS (1823-) who married Susanna Powers. Some of these children moved to the USA- Jabez for sure. I have been researching the family of Thomas Thornton and have further information. Please contact me at gspark@shaw.ca

Re: Thornton Cherokee Indians

redandblackwarrior — 2009-10-17 06:04:10Z

Right.. Thornton/ Wilkerson's can even be listed as mullato which is a term for person's also having Native Amercian ancestry. I have wilkerson, and thornton's in my family, and i'm currently in the process of trying to find out the other surnames that could be related to me through that connection. I just learned we had 4 different tribes of native americans between both my grandparent's side of family from my mother's lineage. I was told we were of native ancestry when i was young boy, and thought we just had only two tribes in our ancestry but, I was supprised to know it was four tribes after learning this from my aunt recently. If there's an oral tradition in your family, that only means they had to hide who they were in those days, and to keep their heritage alive they had to pass it down by oral traditons. Quick note If their skin was a little darker, or light brown they would of been seen as black, and more likely listed as "negro" many times even if they were full blood, or had any amount of native blood. Vise versa if they were native american and could pass as white they would be listed as such. Often times being native american but, listed as black, mullato, or white meant you lost your blood quantum, and identity. Therefore leaving many native americans ancestors no choice but, to create the oral tradition to make sure that their families never loose touch of who they were even if they were lost on paper. many had to hide thier race, or intermarry just to hide themselves as being native american. I beleive alot of wilkerson's and Thornton's are of native american decent. My family members are from walnut grove, granville, oxford, and tally ho region of North carolina so especially the Thornton's and Wilkerson's from this area, i would like to see if we can connect with any info. "people" learn your history, and who you are the ancestors are calling you to come home to lift them up and be proud after a dark moment in time.

Thornton family in Ohio

dotinks — 2009-09-02 15:46:13Z

I found a paper in our family bible that listed my great grandparents and their children.

Thomas F. Thornton b. 8/30/1865-5/9/1924
Elizabeth F. (Ziegler) b.10/19/1866-1/14/1913
Married 4/10/1892

Children:
George A. b. 2/8/1893 in Urbana Ohio
Walter b. 7/30/1894 in Urbana Ohio d. 10/16/1918
Nellie M. b. 7/11/1896 in Urbana Ohio
Thomas F. b. 7/7/1898 in Columbus Ohio
Ruth E. b. 4/7/1900 in Columbus Ohio d. 1946
Susan D. b. 12/12/1901 in columbus Ohio d. 7/15/1902
Annis b. 11/5/1902 in Columbus Ohio
Grace M. b. 12/13/1904 in Columbus Ohio
Roy E. b. 11/28/1905 in Columbus Ohio
Russell W.b. 7/01/1908 in Columbus Ohio d. 5/15/1937
Richard A.b. 12/10/1910 in Columbus Ohio d. 5/8/1962
Emma C. b. 1/10/1913 in Coumbus Ohio d. 1/17/1913

I am looking for any information that I can find on these people and their families. Richard was my grandfather and I never met him or any of his family. I am just interested in who the rest of my family is.

[THORNTON, SAVAGE] FRANCIS ABNER THORNTON

majjack — 2009-09-28 01:14:16Z

Hi,
I need some help to fine information on my Great Grandfather BILL THORNTON. He married EVA SAVAGE, daughter of ? SAVAGE. She died 25 Nov 1927 in St. Hospital, Amarillo Texas.
They had a son my Grandfather) FRANCIS ABNER THORNTON, b. 09 Jun 1897, Metz, Vernon County, Mo.; d. 19 Jul 1965, Clinton, MO./Clinton Co., MO.
I would be happy to share what I have on the family.
JACK Goodrich-Cauthon

Re: James and Mary Thornton Virginia 1760

mlmsolomon — 2009-09-06 23:31:05Z

Bob: See my earlier message. It looks like you've gotten quite a bit of information. I am curious about the marriage certificates being signed by James Thornton. I have Mary Thornton and William Scott I think and the only name I see is James Scott. Would there be another document I should obtain?
And again, may I have your source for James thornton and Mary Lacy marriage and for her birth in England?
Many thanks,
Maureen

Re: KY Thorntons

mlmsolomon — 2009-09-06 22:59:49Z

Dorothy and All:
I am a descendant of Mary Thornton and William Scott who m. 1816 in Mason co., KY and migrated to Indiana and then to IL. Happy to share what I have on these lines and am anxious to know sources for birth records of Mary and her siblings, etc.
Thanks,
Maureen

Re: James Thornton Mary Lucas

mlmsolomon — 2009-09-06 22:51:29Z

I believe I can give you information, not necessarily proven, on descendants. You probably have seen the same information about Lucas and Thornton that I have seen on the World Connect site. I do have proof of descendants of children of my Mary Thornton and husband William Scott who m. 1816 in Mason Co., KY. I have been skeptical of parents of my Mary, but children of my Mary Thornton and husband William Scott had a land transaction handled by a Daniel Thornton in Putnam Co. IN when they lived in Macon Co. IL. Since James Thornton and Mary Lucas are reputed to have had about 14 children, a Daniel and Mary among them, I am inclined to believe these are my Mary's parents. Glad to share what I have and would appreciate knowing your sources, esp. re: Mary Lucas being b. Engl.

Re: Abraham & Eli Thornton

RThornton6336 — 2009-10-01 20:59:18Z

Are they from South Carolina? Edgefield?

Re: thornton of shreveport

Roxanne10791 — 2009-09-14 20:56:00Z

I believe i am looking for info on the same family as you. I am looking for Dennis Thornton (or more-so decendants).. I believe he is originally from LA and has lived in FL. I also know he was either related to or a close friend of O'wayne. He would be approx 68 years old. any help is appreciated.
Thanks!

THORNTON Walter Lee 1877-1963

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-07 12:58:10Z

THORNTON Walter Lee 1877-1963

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THORNTON Ida BELL 1879-1963

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-07 01:05:55Z

THORNTON Ida BELL 1879-1963

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Re: VA Thornton family

wowai — 2009-09-11 00:20:30Z

I am a descendant of Peter Reuben Thornton, brother to Meredith Thornton and son of Thomas Thornton all of Montgomery County > Pulaski County, Va. Please contact me if you are part of this family line.

Re: Fillmore Meredith Thornton

wowai — 2009-09-22 19:18:41Z

Hi!

I am trying to locate direct male descendants of Meredith Thornton of Montgomery County Virginia for a DNA study that is currently being conducted. He would have been born circa 1806. Parents are Thomas & Susannah (Meredith) Thornton.

Please contact me if you know any male descendants from this line!

Thanks,
Rose Thornton Smith

Re: Thornton

wowai — 2009-09-22 19:16:44Z

Re: Meredith Thornton

wowai — 2009-09-22 19:14:23Z

Re: John Thornton. County Durham, England. Help needed.

cazi6 — 2009-09-13 20:30:45Z

Hi there. My grt grt grandfather was William Thornton born 1806 Durham, IGI records Christened in Darlington. Parents Joseph Thornton and Hannah Richardson. Does anyone out there have a match? I do have the names of William's siblings. Be good to hear from you

Regards
Caz

Re: Thomas Thornton born Liverpool England, Married Marion Acres in Australia 1860

AbbeyBongers — 2009-09-28 10:37:51Z

Hi Ray,

Yes, that's my Thomas. I would love to establish that link too. Unfortunately I don't get into my research as much as I would like.
The show Who Do you think You Are in Australia is about to show an episode about Sigrid Thornton, the actor. The preview shows her learning about her convict ancestor Sylvester. So it looks like we're very distantly related. I'll be interested to see what they found about him.
I'd like to definitively establish parents for Thomas as I have a few options. I'll have to spend some more time on it soon.
I would love to hear if you have found anything else that may be of use. Thanks.

Re: Thornton family in Ohio

etpapa02 — 2009-09-16 18:37:58Z

Hello,
Your best hope is to find the obit. for him in the newspaper where members of the family would be listed. It may also list the funeral home which could put you in contact with family with their permission. At the very least you will be able to find his gravesite and look for any records of purchase or maintenance. If you find the grave site, leave a waterproof message with your contact information. You never know.

Good Luck,
Eric

Florence M. THORNTON obituary

cribbswh777 — 2009-09-17 14:37:08Z

Hi all,
I found this obituary in the Obits forum at GenealogyBuff.com http://www.genealogybuff.com/uco/

Clarke County, Iowa

Florence Thornton
Florence, M. Thornton, daughter of Clayborn Thornton and Dora Wiley Thornton, was born May 13, 1906, in Osceola and died Jan. 25, 2002, at Westbridge Care and Rehabilitation Center in Winterset. She was 95.
She spent her childhood in the Osceola area, attended the Osceola schools and graduated from the Osceola High School in 1925.
Ms. Thornton began her career as a secretary at a law firm in Osceola. During World War II, she worked as a secretary for the United States Government in Washington D.C.
She was a member of the First Christian Church in Osceola. She was also an active member of Christian Women’s Fellowship, and served as past president. She enjoyed playing the organ in her spare time.
Ms. Thornton lived in Winterset for seven years and had also lived in Des Moines and Clinton while working for the government.
Preceding her in death were her parents; and two brothers, Russell and Harry Thornton.
Ms. Thornton is survived by a sister-in-law, Edith Thornton of Osceola; two nephews, Merrill Thornton and his wife, Lou Thornton, of Urbandale and Nelson Thornton and his wife, Mariann Thornton, of Winterset; seven grand nephews and nieces; as well as many other relatives and a host of friends.
She was cremated and memorial services and burial of her cremated remains will be at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church in Osceola or Middle River Hospice in Winterset.

Other THORNTON data can be found at http://www.genealogybuff.com/data.htm#Thornton

Hope this helps.
Bill

Thornton/Lovell Quebec Canada

secondmatt — 2009-08-24 14:11:30Z

Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Ernest Lovell had one child, Verian Norton Lovell, who became the wife of Osmond Buckland Thornton, and they have
two children, Margot Jean Thornton and John Lovell Thornton.

Thorntons of Vermont

jroberts1324 — 2009-08-28 01:00:26Z

My GG grandfather was Samuel Thornton (1816), he was married to Chloe B. ????. Would like info on both. Samuel was the son of Samuel Thornton 1775. He was born in Canada East???. His son was John Clark Thornton who moved from Vermont to Brookline Mass. John Clark Thornton married Jennie Clover Rowell. She had a boarder for many years named Lida Niles. When Lida was a child her father had a housekeeper named Melonia Thornton. Melonia had a two daughters one was Gertrude n. Thornton. Wondering who Melonia was and was she related to John Clark or Jennie in any way. Samuel 1775 was the brother of the nephew of the famous Matthew Thornton, that part of the family is tree is well documented but by the 1800's the trail seems to fade. Wondering if anyone has any info to share.
jeanie

Thomas Thornton Help Required

alanthornton55 — 2009-10-01 13:27:54Z

I am seeking help in locating early details of the life of Thomas Thornton,a mariner in the Royal Navy.From his naval records I have determined he was born on 12 May 1833 in Durham.in 1853 he joined HMS Duke of Wellington.He married Elizabeth Bartlett in 1858 in Portsmouth shortly before he set sail on HMS Caesar.Leaving HMS Caesar in 1862 I then find him in Ireland with the Coastguard service where he remains until 1878.He then reappears on the 1891 and 1901 census living in Salford,Lancashire,where he states he was born in Egglescliffe,Co.Durham.However,the problem is I have checked both Egglescliffe and Durham records and he is nowhere to be found.From his marriage certificate I know that his Fathers name was John and that John was a Stonemason and that at the time of the marriage John was deceased,meaning he died somewhere between 1833 and 1858,but where?There are no suitable entries I can find in the 1841 and 1851 census to locate Thomas,so where was he for the first 20 years of his life? Any clues as to where I go from here would be greatly appreciated.

Re: RICHARD THORNTON

k_bridgewood — 2009-09-06 19:56:16Z

Yes
richard was born 4/2/1839 in templetown south shields. he married bella Buchingham in 1860 and lived in Gosforth newcastle
regards
Ken

Re: Thornton and Crawford connection

lsmith7458 — 2009-08-28 01:30:17Z

I think that I have information you might need. contact me. gaylethorntonsmith@yahoo.com

Thornton, Darlington area, Durham, England

susanthornton768 — 2009-09-05 11:49:36Z

I'd be interested to hear any information with regards to Thornton's living in or near Darlington (Bampton, Haughton le Skerne, Morton Palms etc)
Many Thanks

Re: John Thornton. County Durham, England. Help needed.

susanthornton768 — 2009-09-05 11:38:25Z

Hi, I have Thornton's in Darlington that were originally from Brancepth. A lot of the names you mention crop up in my family history (John Thornton is very popular) - I'm wondering if your Thornton's may be distantly related to mine. I'd be interested to hear if you have any information going further back that would link up.

THORNTON Walter C and Reva E

t42RoseHill — 2009-09-03 14:36:47Z

THORNTON Walter C and Reva E

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THORNTON Howard E and Mamie HASHAW

t42RoseHill — 2009-08-22 02:17:01Z

THORNTON Howard E and Mamie HASHAW

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THORNTON Wanda Margaret 1929-1955

t42RoseHill — 2009-09-14 17:02:39Z

THORNTON Wanda Margaret 1929-1955

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Thornton

JIWelsch — 2009-10-03 10:12:36Z

CONESVILLE, Iowa — Dolly Thornton, 78, of Conesville, died Friday, October 10, 2008, at Colonial Manor in Columbus Junction.

Funeral Service will be 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at the Stacy-Lewis Home for Funeral and Cremation Services in Columbus Junction. Burial will be at the Conesville Cemetery. Following the interment there will be a time of food and fellowship at the Conesville Community Center.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at the funeral home. A memorial has been established at the funeral home in Dolly’s name going to Amenity Hospice.

Dolly was born on August 18, 1930, in Muscatine, the daughter of William Wesley and Esther Louise Swednesky Turner.

She enjoyed collecting antique, glass bells and porcelain dolls, she also enjoyed playing cards, bingo and trips to the gambling boat.

She will be dearly missed by her children, Larry Thornton and wife, Jane, of Omaha, Nebraska, Donna Beebe and husband, Bob, of Decorah, Mary Bixby and husband, Daryl, of Columbus Junction and Tina Dubose and husband, Larry, of Phoenix, Arizona; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; two sisters, Rose Carpenter and husband, Kenneth, of Muscatine and Alice Pidgeon of Coralville; and two brothers, Larry Turner and wife, Pam, of Brighton, and John Turner of Wisconsin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Jimmy Wayne Thornton and a sister, Frances Wilson.
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MUSCATINE, Iowa -- Cora Mae Thornton, 81, of Muscatine died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, at the Salem Memorial Hospital in Salem, Ore.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Hillcrest Baptist Church. Pallbearers are Steve Cochran, Charlie Genung, Jeff Hendriks, Todd Taylor, the Rev. Dan Robbs and Jerry Kleindolph. Musical selections will be provided by organist Florence Hetzler and vocalist Bethany Kieser. Burial will be at Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the Geo. M. Wittich-Lewis Funeral Home. A memorial has been established.

Mrs. Thornton was born on July 10, 1920, in Muscatine, the daughter of John and Minnie Bell McGill Lemkau. She married Alpheus 'Buster' Thornton on July 9, 1939, in Muscatine. He preceded her in death in 1995.

She was a lifelong resident of Muscatine where she and her husband owned and operated Thornton and Son Plumbing for 35 years.

She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church where she was active in missionary societies, sang in the choir, taught Sunday school and was involved in many other activities in the church.

She enjoyed camping and wintering in Texas with her husband after their retirement.

Survivors include a son, Dr. A. Marty Thornton Jr. and his wife, Dr. Sharon Thornton, of Independence, Ore.; daughters, Sandra Park and her husband, Linden, of Independence and Coralee Kay Kramer of Muscatine; brothers, George Lemkau and his wife, Auroa, of Davenport, Fla. and Orville 'Shorty' Lemkau and his wife, Helen, of Muscatine; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers and a sister.
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Bonnie Mae Thornton, 71, Cadiz, KY, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006, at Jennie Stuart Medical Center.

Her body has been cremated. No services are scheduled. Lamb Funeral Home, Hopkinsville, Ky., is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Thornton was born Dec. 4, 1934, in Muscatine, the daughter of Paul and Goldie Swank Slack.

She was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Thornton of Cadiz; two daughters, Debbie Thornton Rogers of Auburn, Wash. and Tania Thornton Wood of Cheyenne, Wyo.; a son, Colten Thornton of Seattle, Wash.; two brothers, Jim Slack of Muscatine and Stephen Slack of Chanhassen, Minn.; and a sister, Gwen Slack Schroeder of Aurora, Colo.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Connie Slack Keith.
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WAPELLO, Iowa - J. Maxine Thornton, 81, Wapello, died Saturday, July 10, 2004, at Unity Hospital, Muscatine.

Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, at the Church of the Nazarene, Wapello. The Rev. Brent Smith will officiate. Musical selections will be provided by John Zippe and Shirley McCord.

Cremation will follow with burial to be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 15, at the Grandview Cemetery, Grandview.

Visitation is noon-7 p.m. today at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home, Wapello. A memorial fund has been established for the Wapello Rescue Unit.
Mrs. Thornton was born April 6, 1923, in Seymore, the daughter of Clifford and Wilma (Brown) Thackery. She was first married to Gordon Followwill. He preceded her in death July 5, 1968. She married Harry 'Bud' Thornton Dec. 30, 1977, in Fredonia. She graduated from Numa High School, Numa.

She worked as a dietitian at the Osteopathic Hospital, Davenport.

She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Wapello, and a member of the Royal Neighbors of America. She loved her gardening and house plants and her small animals. She enjoyed people and being able to go along wherever Bud was playing music.

Survivors include her husband, Harry 'Bud'; a daughter, Nancy Sabel of Slaughters, Ky.; two grandsons, Tom Wade and Preston Chambers; five great-grandchildren; four stepdaughters, LaVonee Powell of Hampton, Ill., Donna Dickey of Wapello, Judy Wykert of Oakville and Pattie Verbille of DeWitt; seven stepgrandchildren; and 10 step great-grandchildren; and a brother, Orval Thackery of Geneseo, Ill.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Gordon; three sisters; and a brother.
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WAPELLO, Iowa - Harry Alpheus ‘Bud’ Thornton, 93, of Wapello, died Monday, January 12, 2009, at the Unity Hospital.

Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2009, at the Dudgeon-McCulley Funeral Home, Wapello. Rev. Dan Dickey will officiate. Burial will be at the Grandview Cemetery, Grandview.

Visitation will be after 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2009, at the funeral home where family will meet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. A memorial fund has been established.

‘Bud’ was born on December 25, 1915, in Oakville, the son of Harry B. and Margaret Odell Thornton. He married Geraldine B. Sabin on October 8, 1938, in Muscatine. She preceded him in death on May 3, 1977. He later married Maxine.

He graduated from Oakville High School. Bud continued to better himself by taking correspondence courses.

He was an electrician and had also worked in maintenance for U.S. Borax in Burlington where he retired.

He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Wapello.

He had always enjoyed the outdoors. He hunted and enjoyed his dogs along with many stray animals. He was always willing to help others in need. Music was his passion as he played the piano and a great variety of string instruments. He played in many bands including Odessa Ramblers, Starlighters, and Grandma’s Kitchen Band. He played at numerous nursing homes and for several years, he played at the Oakville Restaurant on Friday nights. He also played for the annual Wapello Community Christmas Dinner.

He is survived by his four daughters, LaVonee Powell and husband, Chet, of Hampton, Illinois, Donna Dickey and husband, Harry, of Wapello, Judy Wykert and husband, Tom, of Oakville, and Patricia Verville and husband, Gary, of Rock Island, Illinois; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Kenneth Thornton of Virginia.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Geraldine; his second wife, Maxine; an infant daughter, Harriet; a sister, Muriel Westfall; and three brothers, Harold, Dean, and Brooks Thornton.
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WALCOTT, Iowa -- Robert L. Thornton II, 27, Walcott, formerly of East Moline, Ill., died on Friday, Nov. 1, 2002, in Muscatine, due to a pedestrian/auto accident.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Calvary United Methodist Church, Walcott. The Rev. Esther Barton will officiate. Musical selections will be provided by organist Kathy Luethye. Pallbearers are Joe Durham, Sandy Harper, Mike Chapman, Courtland Harper and Ben Harper. Burial will be at the Walcott Cemetery, Walcott.

Visitations are 4-7 p.m. today at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant, and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church. A memorial has been established.

Mr. Thornton was born on July 27, 1975, in Jacksonville, Fla., the son of Robert and Elaine Harper Thornton.

He served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

He was employed at CRST Trucking, Cedar Rapids.

He enjoyed playing paint ball, motorcycles and working on cars.

Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Elaine and Duane Arp of Walcott; his father, Robert Thornton of Palatka, Fla.; a son, Trenton Thornton of Cable, Ill.; a daughter, Mackenzie Thornton of East Moline, Ill.; two sisters, Cheryl Ricke and her husband, Pat, of Milan, Ill. and Karen Gross of East Moline; a grandfather, Leon Harper of Jacksonville, Ill.; and special friend, Stacey Singleton of Wapello.

He was preceded in death by two grandmothers, Ruby Harper and Cecilia Lewis.

Thomas Nathaniel Thornton need help please!!!

thornyribs — 2009-10-09 12:27:44Z

Need help in tracing Thomas Thornton's parents...preston area born in 1836 Thomas was a wine merchant and was partners with Thornton & france ltd

Thorntons - of Lowell MA

perrysisters3 — 2009-09-05 13:04:53Z

Hi, I am looking for Information on Bernard Benjamin William Thornton He was born about 1840 in Ireland. He came to the US married a Mary Catherine Sullivan in 1866. They lived in Lowell, MA. He died in 1890. They had 5 children Julia Ann, Mary Ellen, Sarah, Margaret & William. I am one of Julia Ann great grand daughters. Any info on Bernard would be great. Not sure what part of Ireland he was from.

Re: John Thornton. County Durham, England. Help needed.

kathrynmsewell — 2009-09-06 13:51:59Z

Hi Susan,
I am afraid I only have information coming forward not going further back. John has proved to be my brick wall. I thought I had it sorted out with William and Mary Ann until I found a burial record for a John Thornton born to them, then it seemed to put everything into doubt. My only certainty is that John's father was a William Thornton and he was a mason. This information comes from his marriage certificate.
Sorry it's not much to go on.
Kathryn

Thornton m. Rachel Brittain

Avonlea51 — 2009-09-24 00:13:02Z

Does anyone have a Thornton who married a Rachel in the 1770's or 1780's? I have a Rachel Brittian, b. 1761, NJ (daughter of William Brittain and Mary Collins) who married a Thornton, but I do not know what happened to her. Some folks have her death as 4 DEC 1843 in Orangeville, Columbia, Pennsylvania , but others disagree. Any help would be appreciated!