Thorton - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Jessamine Thorton of Mabank, TX 1925

drbrownlee — 2009-08-14 06:28:23Z

Jessamine is pictured in the 1925 Cotton Boll, yearbook of Burleson College in Greenville, Texas. She is a senior. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone locate family.

Re: Wilma Ferguson b 1900's MO m Lee Thorton

jessjackrae56 — 2009-04-30 05:00:06Z

I think Lee was my great grandfather Jesse Thorton's brother. Maybe I could help if your still looking. Mine is the "Rice Family Tree

Sir Edward Thorton

bcasearch — 2008-07-07 19:01:15Z

My records indicate he married Elizabeth Virginia North, from London. Edward was related to Sir Frederick North, Lord Chancellor and Earl of Guilford. Seeking any info on Benjamin George Thorton, or Jr.

Sarah Thorton

pixie9462 — 2007-12-08 11:35:04Z

We are looking for Sarah Thorton born around 1869 (+ - 10)residing in New York / New Jersey area. She married John F. Keogh and they had 3 children. Marie F (married a Swan) b 1898, John F b 1900 and Anthony F b 1905. In the 1910 census, John and the kids are living with Sarah brother John S Thorton in the Bronx.

James E Thorton b. 1845 - VA - d. Crisfield MD

airle3 — 2007-07-25 01:22:37Z

I am searching for information on my Great grandmother's(Sally 'Tyler' Thorton) father James E. Thorton. He married Maria Sterling b. 3/29/44. At some point they moved to Lawsonia, Crisfield MD. They had @ least 8 children Emma F, Lemmul E, Mary Isadore, Fredrick, Emma?, James E, Claria & my Great Grandmother Sally. Thank you in advance for any info you can help me with.

Ora B Thorton Womble

chermike7 — 2006-11-30 23:11:35Z

Searching for information on ancestors of Ora B Thorton, born Oct 14, 1900, married James Lafayette Womble, died Sept 28, 2000 in Alabama.

REBECCA THORTON/NEW BRUNSWICK

midnitestork — 2006-11-21 08:16:54Z

Looking for infomation re: Rebecca Thorton b. abt 1803, who married a Angus McPhee in Sackville New Brunswick 1820.
Does anyone have her in their line?
I am looking for their children?
Thanks

Thornton, Senecca and Cattaragus Co NY, circa 1800

zehnerk — 2006-03-15 22:37:51Z

I have a Thornton, first name unknown who may have married a Barbara or Barbery Place - circa 1810. Their second child, was Angeline Ellen Thornton, b 1814 in Senecca Co and d in Cattaragus Co in 1858. She married Israel C Smith, he b 1810 in Washington Co NY. Siblings of Angeline were Pauline, Caroline Freelove, Nathan, Samuel, Alonzo or Parley - I believe all born in NY. Does anyone connect to this family?

zehner@ashcreekwireless.com

THORNTON, EDEN OF Coosa County, Alabama

KathleenCHolt — 2006-02-26 19:43:09Z

Fern Marie Thorton McCready (BD abt 1904)

2006-02-18 22:22:52Z

Searching for information and descendants. Fern Thorton married Robert McCready (BD abt 1901/IA).

Re: Hand/Thornton--New E-Mail!

smis47 — 2006-02-09 02:49:43Z

Please change E-Mail to: <smis47@yahoo.com>
Thanks! Sharon

Susan Rebecca Francis Thorton of SC

2006-01-02 16:03:18Z

Does that name sound familiar to anyone? She was born around 1840 in SC and married Patrick Nobel Wilson.

Eric Lorne Thorton - Citrus Co. FL

MarkAndrewDavis — 2005-08-14 23:15:49Z

Mark@MarkADavis.com Seeking Ann Thorton, adopted daughter of Eric Thorton and his wife, Ann Sistrunk Dismore and her first husband, Robert Dismore. Ann Jr. b. 15 Feb 1952. Last known living in the Citrus Co. FL area. And information would be helpful.

Margaret Thorton marries James Gillies 8-23-1805 in Scotland

missya40 — 2005-08-03 21:55:03Z

Hi, I have been researching the Gillies family and came across Margaret Thorton. Anyone have any info on this family, I would love to talk with you.
Missy

Margaret Thorton

cdbean1971 — 2005-05-26 16:51:58Z

Seeking info on Margaret Thorton married to Benjamin Green

Mary S. Thornton

2005-04-19 21:06:57Z

Mary S. Thornton was born in Virginia about 1801, married John Durham (b. 1791) in Christian County, Kentucky in 1827, and produced Martha Durham in 1828, in Vigo County, Indiana. Mary lived until 1870 in Terra Haute Indiana, and was apparently killed by a hired hand. I have found no information about her parentage or siblings. If any of this rings a bell, please contact me.

Re: Robert Thornton

Robert_Catalano — 2005-01-07 05:49:09Z

I have a Robert Thornton Sever, adopted by William Sever in St. Louis in 1927. I have more info if you are interested.

Re: Sylester J. Thorton of Hillsdale, Mi.

2004-10-27 16:04:55Z

My ancestor was Cornelius Jewell born 1755-1770 at NY, NJ, or Pa. -- he died at NY City in May 1837. I have been trying to connect him with other Jewells so I have some information on NY, and NJ Jewells. Leander Jewell was listed in the NYC directories (if my memory is correct) for about 10 or 15 years spanning the late 1840s to the early 1860s and for at least two years his widow was listed...I think her name was Mary.
There was also an obit for Leander which I think was in the NY Herald or the Post--I only have the index. I do also remember a child of his listed in the NYC death register...I believe the child was buried in a Presbyterian Church yard. I'm not at home so I can't review my files. If you contact me directly at npmaxwell@aol.com I will get that information to you. This is my brother's email address so it might take me a little time to get back to you.
Jim M

Re: Sarah Thorton b. abt 1745 NC

2003-01-02 21:26:13Z

I am sorry I was directing the questions more at Phillip than you on Louisa and Laurel. I was just contacting you to let you know I am one of Sarah Thornton's decendants through her son Thornton Pendergrass who married Anna Clampitt. Do you know much on Sarah Thornton like who her parents were? Until now I did not have an about date for her birth or where she was born. All I knew was that my James Spencer Pendergrass married her and they had children:

James Pendergrass born 1766
Spencer Pendergrass born 1770
Joel Pendergrass born 1773
Sarah Pendergrass born 1775

Also there is bit of a mix up from what I have seen on line as some say our Thorton Pendergrass's full name was Thomas Thornton Pendergrass while others have Thomas and Thorton as seperate sons? My Thornton did go by Thornton on the Smith County censuses he was born in 1768 in North Carolina and died on June 08, 1857 in Smith County, TN per info that I have. I really would like to know more about the women like Sarah Thornton in my lines as what info I have just covers the Pendergrass men not thier wives. Thank You.

Re: Sarah Thorton b. abt 1745 NC

2003-01-02 20:19:16Z

Sorry, can't help.

Re: Sarah Thorton b. abt 1745 NC

2003-01-01 21:32:27Z

Hi I am from Sarah Thornton Pendergrass's line through thier son Thornton and down through his youngest son Henry.

Re: Sarah Thorton b. abt 1745 NC

2003-01-01 21:26:10Z

Thornton Pendergrass did move to Smith County, TN and we think he died there. One of his sons Henry Pendergrass is my 3X Great Grandfather. Henry moved on to Allen County, KY as he shows on censuses there in 1870 and 1880. 1890 census was destroyed so I have not been able to find out if he was still living then? I need to ask a question here were our Pendergrass's in Laurel County?The reason I ask is in the book on Pendergrass's my Henry was said to have married a Louisa Bodkin born KY? Yet one of their children was an informant at his brothers death and he said thier mothers name was Eliza Watkins born TN. Now it is true that she did go by the name Louisa as you find her listed as this on the censuses from 1850 to 1880. I know that in early years Thornton Pendergrass lived in Cumberland County, KY so I am looking around these surrounding areas to see if I can find an Elizabeth or Eliza Watkins who marrid Henry Pendergrass? I cannot for the life of me find a marriage for Henry and Louisa (Eliza) anywhere though? They were both so young when they married and according to thier first child's birth they married in the early 1830s.

THORTON_Elmer_K_1985-1965.JPG

2002-07-24 12:45:04Z

I photographed this tombstone in the Oak Grove Memorial Cemetery in Irving, Dallas County, Texas. Feel free to use the picture for your records.

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~t42cemeteries or http://teafor2.com

Mary Thorton daughter of Michael Thorton

2001-08-20 19:10:03Z

Looking for information on Mary Thorton who married Lawrence Lambing and was the daughter of Michael Thorton and ? Ogle.

Joseph

Jim Thorton m. Effie Murphy-Union Co., AR

2001-07-22 13:50:10Z

I would like to find out if this Effie is my grand aunt, Effie C. Murphy, b. 1899 Perry Co., AR. Her parents were James "Jim" E. Murphy, b. 1872 AR and Molly Ford, b. 1878 AR.

Effie had a brother, my grandpa, George "Jack" H. Murphy, b. 1902 AR. Their mother, Molly died after grandpa was born, then Jim married Catherine (maiden name ukn) Louis, b. 1864 AR. We were told that Effie may have had a daughter named, Irene. Eventually, Effie, both grandpa's Jim and Jack moved to Borger, Hutchinson Co., TX during 1926.

Can some help me?

Thank you,

Cheryle

William THORNTON of Surry Co.,NC

MichelleMorelan — 2001-07-02 00:33:29Z

I am researaching my 3rd Great-Grandfather, William
THORNTON who was born in Westmoreland Co., VA and
lived in Lunenburg Co., VA. He married in 1776 a Sarah
ARVIN there. They moved to Surry Co., NC where
they had 10 children. Some of the surnames that
married into this family via marriage are:
SHELLY,ARVIN,COLVARD,MORELAND,ATHAN,CHILDRESS,
FULCHER/SEAT,SLATER. I am also trying to find
any information on one of his sons named Davis
THORNTON. Hoping for any kin to this family to
get in touch with me.

Michelle Moreland Orlando

Davis THORNTON

MichelleMorelan — 2001-07-02 00:33:29Z

Rebecca,
Could you tell me more info on your Davis THORNTON
that you are looking for? I have a Davis THORNTON
bn in Surry Co., NC in middle 1700's and he appears
in a legal document with his father, William
THORNTON in 1820 after that there is no more mention
of his name. I do not know if he died, if he left
Surry Co., NC or if he ever married.

Do you know if your Davis THORNTON was alive
in 1850 and checked the state Census of that year
in the county where he lived in and see if it
has his name, his birth place and where his parents
were from. That is the year when they finally
started doing that.

Davis THORNTON is an unusual first name I have found
in my 25+ years of researching my Davis and his parents
and siblings.

Please tell me more about your THORNTON lines. Any
MORELAND family marry into the line,COLVARD,SHELLEY,
JIMMERSON or ARVIN,ATHAN,MORELAND,CHILDRESS families
married the siblings of Davis'.

Have you seen his name on a Federal Census where he
gives where he was

Sarah Thorton b. abt 1745 NC

Donna9 — 2001-07-08 19:34:17Z

Looking for family of Sarah Thorton born about 1745 in Wilkes County, NC. She married James Spencer Pendergrass who was born Northumberland County, VA.

Hand/Thornton

Orange5 — 2002-06-15 19:03:07Z

My descent is through Peter Sarah (Thornton) Hand, son James Riley Margaret Jane "Jennie" (Hill) Hand. There are a lot of us out here trying to locate Peter's Sarah's parentage. Lets work together! Contact me

thorton's in CT

wisemama — 2003-02-16 08:05:41Z

my sister-in-law is a thorton, she lived in abington CT.
Abington is near Putman CT. dont really know much about her
family but there are still members living in that area.
hope this helps you, good luck

Bridget Thornton : Quebec City, Canada

LachanceDaniel — 2001-08-05 01:21:13Z

BRIDGET THORNTON and John Ryan had a child, Patrick Ryan, who married Bridget Enright in Quebec City (St Patrick's Church) on June 1864. I am stuck, unable to find BRIDGET THORNTON'S father and mother. Can you help me, please?

Re: Searching for information on William "Shorty" Thorton should be Warren Lyle Thorton

kimberlygrewell — 2003-01-11 00:25:25Z

Sorry everyone. It looks like the information I was provided earlier was in correct. The mans name is Warren Lyle Thorton. He was born in 1949 in Glascow, MT. If anyone has any information on him, please let me know.

Thanks again! Kimberly

Searching for information on William "Shorty" Thorton

kimberlygrewell — 2003-01-10 23:32:21Z

I am currently searching for information on William "Shorty" Thorton. I know little to no information but will list below the facts I have. This man is listed as my biological father on my original birth certificate but my mother later changed the father name on such certificate. I did not, until just recently, find out that this man was my biological father and I am eager to find out more information. I look very different from all of my family members so I know I must look alot like him. Also, my son is a spitting image of me. If you have any information, please contact me at kimberlygrewell@aol.com. I am eager to hear any information you can provide. Also, one person has stated that they believed he passed on. Although it would be sad, I still feel the need to know for sure. I am also wanting to know what he looked like and know any medical problems that run in the family. I want to stress that I expect nothing from anyone!!! My life is great except for the fact that I don't know anything about myself...who I look like.....where I get some of my habits....etc! Thanks ahead of time.

Facts:
*Was known to everyone as Shorty.
*Was a white male with dark features or hispanic.
*He is believed to be over 50 yrs of age.
*Had a sister that lived in Gillette, WY around 1977 or 1978.
*May have lived in or around Rapid City, SD or Gillette, WY in 1977 and or 1978....
*purchased a custom made yellow truck in 77 or 78.
*Lived with Connie Crawford in 1977 or 1978.

I know that there are little to no facts but this was all my mother could recall. Please contact me with any information. Thanks you so much!!!

Kimberly Grewell

Sylester J. Thorton of Hillsdale, Mi.

mcnamara194 — 2004-04-05 22:33:47Z

I have a 1870 censes showing a S. J Thorton 46; Rose,46; Emily, 20; Joe, 16: Matilda, 13; willard, 3; living there. They also housed Adell, 15;Ella, 12 of the jewell family living there also. Ella Jewell is related to me and her father Leander Jewell was killed in the cival war. I am trying to find out Ella's mothers name and why were they living with the thorntons. The censes also mentioned the Thornton family came from New York. Any help would be appreciated. I also belive from correspondence that S. J. Stands for Sylester or Syvester?

John Thorton

lindapatch24 — 2001-09-06 22:55:58Z

I am trying to find info on John Thorton born in Ga in 1852. Thats all I have on him other than he married Permelia king from La.
Any help would be appriciated. Thanks Linda

Re: Sarah Thorton b. abt 1745 NC

1philippendergrass — 2002-07-18 04:18:20Z

I do know this Sarah had a son. He was given the name
Thorton Pendergrass. He was the eldest of six children.
All I know is he moved to Smith county Tenn. The next son
Joel Pendergrass was born in 1773 He was killed in a logging
mishap on a raft that broke up and drown. The next child
Sarah had was a girl and was given the name Sarah. I am
a direct decendent of Joel Pendergrass. I am also the direct
decendent of Philip Pendergrass of Ireland year 1610. Also
to all who may read this Pendergrass comes from Maurice
De Prendergrast a Flemish mercenary employed by the Normans.

Martin Thornton & Rebecca Howard

BobbyHoward1519 — 2003-08-28 23:38:25Z

My info says they were married in Putnam Co, GA
August 8, 1817. Would appreciate any info about
this couple.

Hannah (Thorton) Whitworth & husband Robert Whitworth

wbrierley — 2001-11-23 23:07:34Z

Looking for information on the birth / death dates and location of Hannah (Thorton) Whitworth, wife of Robert Whitworth who resided in Quick Wood, Upper Mill, Saddleworth, West Riding, Yorkshire, England in 1850 and earlier. There children (all believed to have been born in England) were Isaac b. 6 May 1850 in Saddleworth, Zachariah, Walter, John, Arnold, Rebecca (believed to have been Isaac's twin sister), Martha Ann, and Sadie. Isaac and Walter are believed to have emigrated to the USA 1870 - 1875 and were living in Fall River, Mass. in 1876. Robert is believe to have emigrated to Fall River about the same time. Any information or leads appreciated.

Luella Thorton

lwheezer444 — 2003-07-31 17:26:55Z

Does anyone know of a Luella Thorton who married a Newton Johnson? I know they had a child named Frank Tillman Johnson who was born in Clinton County, Indiana, thanks any
help appreciated. Lr in Ca

Phereby or Pheriba Thorton

Kenneth3 — 2001-08-17 11:15:47Z

Looking for parents of Phereby Thorton, b. 1792,Surry Co.,NC, who married Thomas Reece 1814 in Surry Co. Thanks

Ken

searching for J. R. Thorton military 1967

heiditcrr — 2003-10-07 02:55:16Z

Searching for a Mr. Thorton that was based in San Diego in 1967 before being sent overseas. He was about 21 years of age at the time. He was 5.8 and 160 lbs. at that time. He was good friends with a lady named Janet Rauch that lived in San Diego. Anyone with info please reply. Thanks!!!!!!

Ludwell Thorton

pudfoot — 2001-06-25 20:05:44Z

Anyone heard of a Ludwell Thorton? He lived in Va. about late 1700's. His daughter was a Dorothea who married Samuel Washington. Would like more info on his family(parents, wife etc. He is also an uncle to Thomas Hunt(Hunton) of Fredericksburg. VA

Re: William Thorton or Thornton

BillThornton25 — 2003-05-09 22:20:34Z

Robin,

I am William Jakcson Thornton, s of David Jackson Thornton, s of William Jackson Thornton of GA. I am also researching the Thornton line, but have only determined that mine came from North through VA, NC, SC, GA, AL and married into the Horsley/Powell family of NC/SC/AL. Have huge history of Horsleys, nothing firm on Thornton's. Share??

Bill in Yuma, AZ

Re: John Thorton

BillThornton25 — 2003-05-09 22:20:34Z

Linda,

I am William Jackson Thornton s of David Jackson Thornton of GA, s of William Jackson Thornton of GA-m. Bulah Horsley of AL, d of Leroy Moses Horsley of AL, s of John Horsley of NC/SC/AL. Possibilities?

Bill in Yuma, AZ

Trudie Bellahm Thorton

Babydiabla2005 — 2003-06-15 04:37:20Z

Hi....This was my grandmother and i was just wondering about information on her or her parents or anything to that effect. just reply if you do. Thank YOU

arteha hawkins thorton (thaxton)

francesflowers50 — 2003-09-23 15:04:38Z

looking for anyone that knows anything of arteha (hawkins) thorton or could be thaxton not for sure she is the dauther of william j. hawkins & elizabeth j. baker
i would appreicate any information you can give me .
her husbands name , children , grandkids, etc.
you may contact me at frances1@ntelos.net
thanks

THORTON,BAKER, HAWKINS, COSSIN

frances1162 — 2003-09-21 15:22:22Z

HI MY NAME IS FRANCES "HAWKINS" FLOWERS
I AM LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO MIGHT HAVE
INFORMATION ON
ARTHEA "HAWKINS" THORTON. SHE IS THE SISTER OF
MY GRANDPA WILLIAM VAUGHN HAWKINS, ABRAHAM, JONE, & ENOCH HAWKINS.
HER SISTERS ARE: JANE ANN "HAWKINS" BOWERS,
VIRGINIA "HAWKINS" COSSIN, & ONE NAMED ELLA
HER PARENTS ARE: WILLIAM J. HAWKINS & ELIZABETH J. BAKER.
IF YOU CAN HELP I WOULD APPREICATE IT.
YOU MAY CONTACT ME AT:
frances1@ntelos.net (or) francesflowers_5@hotmail.com

THANKS

Clarence Thorton

Toni62266 — 2002-03-20 05:22:50Z

I am looking for any information on Clarence L. Thorton and Leona Yeakle or any of their children.

Thorton / Lang marriage. 1930's ?

cmeler — 2001-11-26 06:00:48Z

Seeking info. on marriage between Felix LANG and THORTON. Don't know her first name. Think they married in the 1930's. Any info. on family, dates, etc. would be appreciated.

Thorton (Thornton) / Lang marriage 1930's

cmeler — 2001-11-26 06:00:48Z

Please contact my e-mail via this site with any info. on the marriage between Felix LANG and Thornton. Think spelling is Thornton not Thorton. I've noted other message site as well. E-mail address is ''' melerclan@msn.com. Thanks ! Carol