May 27, 1856
Polk County
Iowa, USA
In the 1900 United States Federal Census, 44 yr. old Franklin W. Thornton, a divorced photographer, b. May 1856 in IA., was an inmate at San Quentin California State Prison, Marin, CA.
According to San Quentin Prison records, Franklin W. Thornton, a photographer, b. in IA., was incarcerated beginning on Oct. 14, 1899 for a period of three years for embezzlement. He was described as 5'9 1/8" tall, with a medium fair complexion, gray blue eyes and chestnut hair. He was discharged on Feb. 3, 1902.
In the 1910 United States Federal Census, 53 yr. old Franklin W. Thornton, a watchman at a dry goods store, b. in IA., was divorced and lodging in Los Angeles Assembly District 74, Los Angeles, CA.
Franklin's father was b. in NC. and his mother in OH.
In the 1920 United States Federal Census, 63 yr. old widower, Frank W. Thornton, a watchman in a factory, b. in IA., was lodging in Chicago Ward 6, Cook (Chicago), IL. with
24 yr. old daughter, Helen E. Thornton, a piano teacher, b. in IA. Helen was single.
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Parents:
Nathaniel Thornton (1799 - 1878)
Jemima Thornton (1814 - 1882)
Spouse:
Rhoda Oella Ritchey Thornton (1861 - 1891)*
Children:
Hugh Ritchie Thornton (1883 - 1962)*
Helen E Thornton (1887 - 1968)*
Siblings:
Maria Thornton Madden (1825 - 1884)**
Riley H Thornton (1825 - 1900)**
John Spencer Thornton (1827 - 1891)**
Calvin Thornton (1830 - 1908)**
Newton Thornton (1832 - 1903)**
Marietta Thornton Lewis (1834 - 1887)**
Oliver Pearson (1838 - 1867)**
William Thornton (1842 - 1924)**
Franklin Wilburforce Thornton (1856 - 1928)
*Calculated relationship
**Half-sibling
Note: Franklin is buried with Clara Thornton, near ex-wife, Rhoda Thornton.