Thomas J. THORNTON, Jr.
1762 - 1834 (72 years)1. Thomas J. THORNTON, Jr. was born 11 Oct 1762, Orange County, North Carolina, USA; died 20 Oct 1834, ,Vermilion,Illinois,USA; was buried , Elwood Fr. Cem.,Vermilion,Illinois,USA. Thomas married Sarah Elizabeth THOMAS 1 Sep 1813, Perquimans, North Carolina. Sarah (child of Isaac THOMAS and Mary) was born 29 Oct 1781; died 17 Oct 1872, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA; was buried , Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Rebecca THORNTON was born Abt 1816, Indiana.
- 3. Anna THORNTON was born 1818; died 1876.
- 4. Isaac THORNTON was born 1819, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA; died 22 Sep 1876, Ohio, USA; was buried , Van Meter, Dallas County, Iowa, USA.
- 5. Abigail THORNTON
- 6. Sarah THORNTON
Thomas married Abigail SPENCER 1792, ,Randolph,North Carolina,USA. Abigail (daughter of SPENCER) was born Feb 1773, North Carolina, United States of America; died 3 Feb 1810, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA; was buried , Miami County, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 7. Elizabeth THORNTON was born 1793.
- 8. Eleanor THORNTON was born Abt 1796, North Carolina; died 30 Apr 1881; was buried , Vermilion Grove, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America.
- 9. Nathan THORNTON was born 25 Apr 1799, ,,North Carolina,USA; died 7 Aug 1878, ,Polk,Iowa,USA; was buried , Greenwood Cem.,Polk,Iowa,USA.
- 10. Eli THORNTON was born 1801, Perquimans County, North Carolina, United States of America; died 1890, Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America; was buried , Sadorus, Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America.
- 11. Thomas T. THORNTON was born 5 Jan 1804, NC; died 1 Aug 1883, Polk County, Iowa, USA; was buried , Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America.
- 12. Joshua THORNTON was born 26 Jun 1806, North Carolina; died 10 Apr 1867; was buried , Vermillion County, Indiana, United States of America.
- 13. Mary THORNTON was born Abt 1810.
- 14. Lydia THORNTON
Generation: 2
2. Rebecca THORNTON (1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1816, Indiana. 3. Anna THORNTON (1.Thomas1) was born 1818; died 1876. Other Events:
- Calvin Thornton Injured. The Inter Ocean (Chicago Illinois), 23: 23 Sep 1876, Chicago, Illinois
Anna married Claiborn BRAZELTON. [Group Sheet]
4. Isaac THORNTON (1.Thomas1) was born 1819, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA; died 22 Sep 1876, Ohio, USA; was buried , Van Meter, Dallas County, Iowa, USA. Isaac married Anna HENDERSON. [Group Sheet]
Isaac married Rebecca Stanfield. Rebecca was born 21 Nov 1821, USA; died 4 Apr 1898, Dallas County, Iowa, USA; was buried , Van Meter, Dallas County, Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 15. Thomas THORNTON was born 1840, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA; died 8 Jun 1862, Missouri, USA; was buried , Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA.
- 16. Leander THORNTON was born 1 Jul 1844, Illinois, USA; died 17 Aug 1926, Dallas County, Iowa, USA; was buried , Van Meter, Dallas County, Iowa, USA.
5. Abigail THORNTON (1.Thomas1) 6. Sarah THORNTON (1.Thomas1) 7. Elizabeth THORNTON (1.Thomas1) was born 1793. Elizabeth married Zimri COOK. Zimri (son of Thomas COOK and Keziah HENDERSON) was born 1793. [Group Sheet]
8. Eleanor THORNTON (1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1796, North Carolina; died 30 Apr 1881; was buried , Vermilion Grove, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America. Eleanor married Isaac Peter COOK 24 Oct 1816, Montgomery, Ohio, USA. Isaac (son of Thomas COOK and Keziah HENDERSON) was born 1795; died 10 Jul 1855; was buried , Vermilion Grove, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. Thomas COOK was born 5 Feb 1830; died 27 Jul 1855; was buried , Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America.
- 18. Edom COOK was born 4 Jan 1831; died 10 Aug 1911; was buried , Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America.
- 19. Milton COOK was born 7 Jan 1835; died 5 Jan 1892; was buried , Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America.
9. Nathan THORNTON (1.Thomas1) was born 25 Apr 1799, ,,North Carolina,USA; died 7 Aug 1878, ,Polk,Iowa,USA; was buried , Greenwood Cem.,Polk,Iowa,USA. Nathan married Jemimah PERSON 6 Oct 1854, Story, Iowa. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 20. Franklin Wilberforce THORNTON was born 27 May 1856, Iowa; died 22 Dec 1928, Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA; was buried , Altadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA.
- 21. infant THORNTON was born 1859.
Nathan married Charity COOK 11 Jul 1821, Silver Creek,Union,Indiana,USA. Charity (daughter of Thomas COOK and Keziah HENDERSON) was born 15 Mar 1805, ,,South Carolina,USA; died 23 Oct 1853, ,Polk,Iowa,USA; was buried , Greenwood Cem.,Polk,Iowa,USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 22. Isaac THORNTON was born 1820, ,,Ohio,USA.
- 23. Mariah THORNTON was born 1825.
- 24. Riley THORNTON was born 1826, ,,Ohio,USA.
- 25. John Spencer THORNTON was born 1827.
- 26. Calvin THORNTON was born 7 Jan 1830, ,Vermilion,Illinois,USA; died 3 Sep 1908, Pasadena,Los Angeles,California,USA; was buried , Mtn. View Cem.,Pasadena,CA.
- 27. Newton THORNTON was born 1832, ,,Illinois,USA.
- 28. Marietta THORNTON was born 1834.
- 29. Anne THORNTON was born 1837, ,,Illinois,USA.
- 30. Jane THORNTON was born 1839, ,,Illinois,USA.
- 31. William THORNTON was born 1842, ,,Illinois,USA.
- 32. Thomas Jefferson THORNTON was born 1845, ,,Illinois,USA.
10. Eli THORNTON (1.Thomas1) was born 1801, Perquimans County, North Carolina, United States of America; died 1890, Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America; was buried , Sadorus, Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America. Eli married Sara MADDEN. Sara was born 7 Jan 1810, South Carolina, United States of America; died 14 Apr 1843, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America; was buried , Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 33. Jonathan THORNTON was born 28 Oct 1829, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America; died 16 Aug 1906, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America; was buried , Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America.
- 34. Abigail HENSON was born 8 Feb 1834; died 19 Oct 1917; was buried , Newport, Vermillion County, Indiana, United States of America.
- 35. Charity THORNTON was born 10 Nov 1834, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America; died 1 Jul 1908, Sadorus, Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America; was buried , Sadorus, Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America.
- 36. John Madden THORNTON was born 16 Apr 1843, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America; died 10 May 1913, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America; was buried , Sadorus, Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America.
11. Thomas T. THORNTON (1.Thomas1) was born 5 Jan 1804, NC; died 1 Aug 1883, Polk County, Iowa, USA; was buried , Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America. Thomas married Eleanor THORNTON. Eleanor was born 31 Jan 1801, South Carolina, United States of America; died 23 Jan 1887, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America; was buried , Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 37. Henry THORNTON was born 7 Apr 1831, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America; died Jul 1902, Lawrence County, Missouri, United States of America; was buried , Miller, Lawrence County, Missouri, United States of America.
- 38. Cyrus THORNTON was born 31 May 1836; died 5 Jul 1892; was buried , Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America.
- 39. Lucinda A. JUSTICE was born 18 Dec 1843, Indiana, United States of America; died 27 Feb 1910, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America; was buried , Berwick, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America.
- 40. Eli THORNTON was born 20 Apr 1848, Indiana, United States of America; died 26 Sep 1936, Canyon County, Idaho, United States of America; was buried , Hill City, Graham County, Kansas, United States of America.
12. Joshua THORNTON (1.Thomas1) was born 26 Jun 1806, North Carolina; died 10 Apr 1867; was buried , Vermillion County, Indiana, United States of America. Joshua married Sarah BROWN 17 Jun 1829, Vermilion, Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet]
13. Mary THORNTON (1.Thomas1) was born Abt 1810. 14. Lydia THORNTON (1.Thomas1)
Generation: 3
15. Thomas THORNTON (4.Isaac2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1840, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA; died 8 Jun 1862, Missouri, USA; was buried , Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA. 16. Leander THORNTON (4.Isaac2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1 Jul 1844, Illinois, USA; died 17 Aug 1926, Dallas County, Iowa, USA; was buried , Van Meter, Dallas County, Iowa, USA. 17. Thomas COOK (8.Eleanor2, 1.Thomas1) was born 5 Feb 1830; died 27 Jul 1855; was buried , Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America. 18. Edom COOK (8.Eleanor2, 1.Thomas1) was born 4 Jan 1831; died 10 Aug 1911; was buried , Georgetown, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America. 19. Milton COOK (8.Eleanor2, 1.Thomas1) was born 7 Jan 1835; died 5 Jan 1892; was buried , Catlin, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America. 20. Franklin Wilberforce THORNTON (9.Nathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born 27 May 1856, Iowa; died 22 Dec 1928, Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA; was buried , Altadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Other Events:
- Franklin Wilburforce Thornton (1856 - 1928): 4 Jul 1899, San Francisco, California
Franklin married Rhoda O. RITCHIE 26 Oct 1881, Warren, Iowa, USA. Rhoda was born 19 Jan 1861, Carmichaels, Greene County, Pennsylvania, USA; died 5 May 1891, California, USA; was buried , Altadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 41. Hugh Ritchie THORNTON was born 9 Jul 1883, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA; died 17 Jun 1962, Los Angeles County, California, USA; was buried , Altadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA.
- 42. Helen E THORNTON was born 1887; died 1968; was buried , Indianola, Warren County, Iowa, USA.
21. infant THORNTON (9.Nathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1859. 22. Isaac THORNTON (9.Nathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1820, ,,Ohio,USA. 23. Mariah THORNTON (9.Nathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1825. 24. Riley THORNTON (9.Nathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1826, ,,Ohio,USA. 25. John Spencer THORNTON (9.Nathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1827. 26. Calvin THORNTON (9.Nathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born 7 Jan 1830, ,Vermilion,Illinois,USA; died 3 Sep 1908, Pasadena,Los Angeles,California,USA; was buried , Mtn. View Cem.,Pasadena,CA. Calvin married Araminta HARRIS 1 Jan 1854, ,Polk,Iowa,USA. Araminta (daughter of John HARRIS and Nancy HARVEY) was born 15 Mar 1831, ,Henry,Indiana,USA; died 15 Feb 1921, Pasadena,Los Angeles,California,USA; was buried , Mtn. View Cem.,Pasadena,CA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 43. Jerome Bud THORNTON was born 11 Mar 1855, Des Moines,Polk,Iowa,USA; died 2 Dec 1928, Artesia, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America; was buried , Little Lake Cem.,Santa Fe Springs,CA.
- 44. Nancy E. THORNTON was born 1857, ,,Iowa,USA.
- 45. Ester J THORNTON was born 1859.
- 46. Ida Jane THORNTON was born 1859.
- 47. Laura W. THORNTON was born 1861.
- 48. Alta M. THORNTON was born 1863.
- 49. Viola THORNTON was born 1864.
- 50. Maud THORNTON was born 1875.
27. Newton THORNTON (9.Nathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1832, ,,Illinois,USA. 28. Marietta THORNTON (9.Nathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1834. 29. Anne THORNTON (9.Nathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1837, ,,Illinois,USA. 30. Jane THORNTON (9.Nathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1839, ,,Illinois,USA. 31. William THORNTON (9.Nathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1842, ,,Illinois,USA. 32. Thomas Jefferson THORNTON (9.Nathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1845, ,,Illinois,USA. Thomas married Mary M. KNOWLTON NAYLOR 14 Jun 1888, Des Moines, Polk, Iowa. [Group Sheet]
Thomas married . Unknown [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 51. Cora Bess THORNTON HERRIN was born 1 Jan 1890, Berwick, Polk, Iowa, USA.
33. Jonathan THORNTON (10.Eli2, 1.Thomas1) was born 28 Oct 1829, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America; died 16 Aug 1906, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America; was buried , Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America. 34. Abigail HENSON (10.Eli2, 1.Thomas1) was born 8 Feb 1834; died 19 Oct 1917; was buried , Newport, Vermillion County, Indiana, United States of America. 35. Charity THORNTON (10.Eli2, 1.Thomas1) was born 10 Nov 1834, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America; died 1 Jul 1908, Sadorus, Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America; was buried , Sadorus, Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America. 36. John Madden THORNTON (10.Eli2, 1.Thomas1) was born 16 Apr 1843, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America; died 10 May 1913, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America; was buried , Sadorus, Champaign County, Illinois, United States of America. 37. Henry THORNTON (11.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born 7 Apr 1831, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America; died Jul 1902, Lawrence County, Missouri, United States of America; was buried , Miller, Lawrence County, Missouri, United States of America. 38. Cyrus THORNTON (11.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born 31 May 1836; died 5 Jul 1892; was buried , Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America. 39. Lucinda A. JUSTICE (11.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born 18 Dec 1843, Indiana, United States of America; died 27 Feb 1910, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America; was buried , Berwick, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America. 40. Eli THORNTON (11.Thomas2, 1.Thomas1) was born 20 Apr 1848, Indiana, United States of America; died 26 Sep 1936, Canyon County, Idaho, United States of America; was buried , Hill City, Graham County, Kansas, United States of America.
Generation: 4
41. Hugh Ritchie THORNTON (20.Franklin3, 9.Nathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born 9 Jul 1883, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA; died 17 Jun 1962, Los Angeles County, California, USA; was buried , Altadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA. 42. Helen E THORNTON (20.Franklin3, 9.Nathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1887; died 1968; was buried , Indianola, Warren County, Iowa, USA. 43. Jerome Bud THORNTON (26.Calvin3, 9.Nathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born 11 Mar 1855, Des Moines,Polk,Iowa,USA; died 2 Dec 1928, Artesia, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America; was buried , Little Lake Cem.,Santa Fe Springs,CA. Jerome married Eliza Ellen WILKINS 28 Nov 1877, Des Moines,Polk,Iowa,USA. Eliza (daughter of Resin WILKINS and Martha Jane HENDERSON) was born 7 Jan 1858, Des Moines,Polk,Iowa,USA; died 28 Sep 1931, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America; was buried , Little Lake Cem.,Santa Fe Springs,CA. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 52. Corliss Russell THORNTON was born 1879, ,,Iowa,USA; died 29 Aug 1911, Orange, California, USA; was buried , Santa Fe Springs, Los Angeles County, California, USA.
- 53. Calvin A THORNTON was born 21 Nov 1880, Coon Rapids, Carroll, Iowa, USA; died 6 Jul 1966, Winchester, Riverside, California, USA; was buried , San Jacinto, Riverside County, California, United States of America.
- 54. Merrill Homer THORNTON was born 21 Sep 1882, ,Polk,Iowa,USA; died 5 Apr 1929, Norwalk, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America; was buried , Santa Fe Springs, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.
- 55. Alta Evelyn THORNTON was born 2 Apr 1884, Viola Center, Iowa; died 6 Nov 1980, Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California, United States of America; was buried , San Jacinto, Riverside County, California, United States of America.
- 56. Virgil Orville THORNTON was born 5 Dec 1887, Viola Center, Audubon County, Iowa, United States of America; died 6 Aug 1944, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America; was buried , Santa Fe Springs, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.
- 57. Ethel THORNTON was born 5 Mar 1888, Viola Center, Iowa; died 6 May 1963, Los Angeles.
- 58. Edith THORNTON was born 9 Mar 1891, Viola Center, Audubon County, Iowa, United States of America; died 18 Jun 1982, Inyo County, California, United States of America; was buried , Cerritos, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.
- 59. Verna THORNTON was born 14 Feb 1893, California; died 4 Dec 1976, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America; was buried , Santa Fe Springs, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.
- 60. Melvin Adolphus THORNTON was born 26 Apr 1895, California; died 1 Jun 1977, Riverside.
- 61. Archie Raymond THORNTON, Sr. was born 10 Oct 1897, Downey Twp.,Los Angeles,California,USA; died 11 Aug 1976, ,Los Angeles,California,USA; was buried , Rose Hills Cem.,Whittier,CA.
44. Nancy E. THORNTON (26.Calvin3, 9.Nathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1857, ,,Iowa,USA. 45. Ester J THORNTON (26.Calvin3, 9.Nathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1859. 46. Ida Jane THORNTON (26.Calvin3, 9.Nathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1859. Ida married WILKINS. [Group Sheet]
47. Laura W. THORNTON (26.Calvin3, 9.Nathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1861. 48. Alta M. THORNTON (26.Calvin3, 9.Nathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1863. 49. Viola THORNTON (26.Calvin3, 9.Nathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1864. 50. Maud THORNTON (26.Calvin3, 9.Nathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1875. 51. Cora Bess THORNTON HERRIN (32.Thomas3, 9.Nathan2, 1.Thomas1) was born 1 Jan 1890, Berwick, Polk, Iowa, USA.