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  • Relationship: Father of Debra Sue Loghry

Wesley Earl Loghry1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17

M, #3, b. 12 August 1924, d. 6 May 1992

Parents

Family: Gladys Irene Thornton (b. 1 January 1927, d. 22 November 2014)

Wesley Earl Loghry
  • Note
    Wesley grew up in the New Market and Hepburn areas in Iowa. He served in the Navy. Upon his discharge he took up residence in Des Moines, Iowa, living with the Young family (in-laws of his brother Estell).
    Citation: 18
  • 1924
    Alt. Birth
    1924 | New Market, Taylor, Iowa, United States
    Citation: 15
  • 1924
    Birth
    12 August 1924 | Washington Township, Taylor, Iowa, United States
    Wesley Earl Loghry was born on 12 August 1924 in Washington Township, Taylor, Iowa, United States, Wesley always claimed his birthday was on the 12th and not the 13th as the amended birth certificate shows. This raised the question why Washington, Washington County, Iowa and not Nodaway in Taylor County as amended birth certificate shows? Further research at Iowa State Historical Library proved the birth location was Washington Township, Taylor County. The birth information was filed on 8 October 1924 and shows the birth record was amended on 19 Aug 1942. Name of child Wesley Earl Loghry (middle name crossed out and Earl written above it). Date of birth listed as 13 Aug 1924. The 13 has been crossed out and the number 12 written above it. Place of birth was Washington Township. Mother's name Susan Myrtle Jenkins. Father's name Orville Ernest Loghry. The middle name has been crossed out and "Ernest" written above it. Birth was reported by S.L. Clabaugh of Gravity, Iowa.
    Citations: 19,3,16
  • 19240
    Alt. Birth
    13 August 1924 | Nodaway, Adams, Iowa, United States
    He has conflicting birth information of 13 August 1924 and Nodaway, Adams, Iowa, United States. Wesley always claimed his birthday was August 12 and not the 13th.
    Citations: 20,21,22,1,2,10,13,14,16,17
  • 1925~1
    Household Member | Census | Orville Ernest Loghry
    1925 | Grant Township, Taylor, Iowa, United States
    Wesley appeared in the household of Orville Ernest Loghry in a census in 1925 in Grant Township, Taylor, Iowa, United States.

    1) O. E. Loghry, age 39, married head of household, born in Iowa, father Geo. Loghry, born in Indiana, age at last birthday 84, mother Nancy Rummens, born in Missouri, parents married in Illinois.
    2) Myrtle Loghry, wife, female, age 41, born in Iowa, father Wm. Jenkins, born in Pennsylvania, mother Alice Gill, born in Illinois, parents married in Iowa.
    3) May Loghry, daughter, age 21.
    4) Paul Loghry, son, age 17.
    5) Siscel Loghry, son, age 16.
    6) David Loghry, son, age 12.
    7) Alice Loghry, daughter, age 12.
    8) Iva Loghry, daughter, age 9.
    9) Estle Loghry, son, age 7.
    10) Henry Loghry, son, age 4.
    11) Pansy Loghry, daughter, age 2.
    12) Wesley Loghry, son, age 1.
    Citation: 23
  • 19305
    Household Member | Census | Orville Ernest Loghry
    2 April 1930 | Valley Township/Hepburn Town, Page, Iowa, United States
    Wesley appeared in the household of Orville Ernest Loghry in a census on 2 April 1930 in Valley Township/Hepburn Town, Page, Iowa, United States.

    1) Orville E. Loghry, head, home rented, male, white, age 45, married, can read and write, born in Iowa, father born in Pennsylvania, mother born in Missouri, farmer, general farm.
    2) S. Myrtle Loghry, wife, female, age 45, age at first marriage 20, can read and write, born in Iowa, father born in West Virginia, mother born in Iowa.
    3) R. May Loghry, daughter, white female, age 25, single, can read and write, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Iowa,cook in a private home.
    4) Clifford C., son, white male, age 18,single, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Iowa, laborer.
    5) G. David, son, white male, age 17, single, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Iowa, laborer.
    6) N. Alice Loghry, daughter, white female, age 17, single, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Iowa.
    7) M. Iva Loghry, daughter, white female, age 14, single, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Iowa.
    8) W. Estell Loghry, son, white male, age 13, single, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Iowa.
    9) Henry Loghry, son, white male age 10, single, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Iowa.
    10) Pansy M. Loghry, daughter, white female age 8, single, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Iowa.
    11) Wesley Loghry, son, white male, age 6, single, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Iowa.
    Citation: 16
  • 194015
    Household Member | Census | Orville Ernest Loghry
    29 April 1940 | Hepburn, Page, Iowa, United States
    Wesley appeared in the household of Orville Ernest Loghry in a census on 29 April 1940 in Hepburn, Page, Iowa, United States.

    1) Orville Loghry, head, male, white, age 55, married, highest grade of school completed 3, born in Iowa, resided same place on 1 Apr 1935 in Page County, Iowa, not living on a farm, not employed for pay, was not at work or assigned to public emergency work (WPA, CCC, etc.) during week of March 24-30, 1940, was seeking work, unemployed 15 weeks up to March 30, 1940, occupation listed as welldigger in the construction industry, worked five weeks in 1939, earned $130 in 1939, no other source of income.
    2) Myrtle Loghry, wife, female, white, age 56, married, highest grade completed 7, born in Iowa, resided same place on 1 Apr 1935 in Page County, Iowa, not living on a farm, not employed for pay, was not at work or assigned to public emergency work (WPA, CCC, etc.) during week of March 24-30, 1940, not seeking work.
    3) Estelle Loghry, son, male, white, age 22, single, highest grade completed 8, born in Iowa, resided same place on 1 Apr 1935 in Page County, Iowa, not living on a farm, not employed for pay, was not at work or assigned to public emergency work (WPA, CCC, etc.), was seeking work, unemployed two weeks, general laborer, industry brick manufacturer, worked 26 weeks in 1939, making $416.
    4) Wesley Loghry, son, male, white, age 15, single, attending school, highest grade completed 8, born in Iowa, resided same place on 1 Apr 1935 in Page County, Iowa, not living on a farm, not employed for pay, was not at work or assigned to public emergency work (WPA, CCC, etc.), not seeking work, no employment history,
    Citation: 17
  • 1942~18
    Story
    1942
    June 6, 1944, also known as D-Day, is considered the beginning of the end of World War II in Europe. On this day in history, Allied troops (approximately 156,000) invaded Western Europe, completely overwhelming the German forces. Through research, I found out my father was at Normandy on D-Day. While my father served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he never talked about his experiences or where he had been. Now I wished I had bothered asking him about them.

    Wesley enlisted in the U.S. Navy on 26 Aug 1942, a couple weeks after he turned 18 His address at the time of his enlistment was in Des Moines at 3317 S.E. 5th Street, the home of his brother Estell's in-laws, the Youngs.

    He was stationed at The Naval Training Station Great Lakes, which is located near the city of North Chicago, Lake County, Illinois. By the end of 1942, 75,000 recruits were on base there. During World War II, Great Lakes supplied about a million men, just over a third of all personnel who served in the U.S. Navy.

    By 27 Oct 1942, two short months after enlisting, Wesley is on Board the USS LST 383 when it was commissioned. He continues to show up in the U.S. World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949 on the LST 383 until 20 Nov 1944, a period of 25 months. The LST 383 was a tank landing ship that was commissioned as previously stated on 27 Oct 1942. During World War II USS LST-383 was assigned to the Europe-Africa-Middle East Theater and participated in the following campaigns: Europe-Africa-Middle East Campaigns, including Sicilian occupation, 9 to 15 Jul 1943; Salerno landings, 9 to 21 Sep 1943; Anzio-Nettuno advanced landings, 22 Jan to 1 Mar 1944; and Invasion of Normandy, 6 to 25 Jun 1944. NavSource Online: Amphibious Photo Archive has a photo of the LST 383 high and dry on the beach at Normandy Jun 1944. http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/16/160383.htm. The LST 383 was decommissioned and transferred to the United Kingdom on 20 Nov 1944. It appears that my father served on the LST for the entire time it was in service for the U.S. Navy. He continued to appear on the MUSTER ROL OF THE CREW of the U.S.S. LST-383 for the quarters ending 31 Mar 1944, 30 Jun 1944, 30 Sep 1944. These dates place him at the Anzio-Nettuno advanced landings (change of resting 1 Mar 1944) and Invasion of Normandy 6-25 Jun 6-25 1944.

    On 20 Nov 1944, the USS LST 383 was decommissioned and transferred to the United Kingdom and commissioned into the Royal Navy as HM-LST-383 and participated in the Malaya Invasion. The United Kingdom didn't keep it very long, either, transferring and selling it to the Netherlands East Indies Maritime Customs on 10 Jun 1946. The USS LST-383 earned four battle stars for World War II service.

    Further research showed Wesley was transferred to the U.S.S. Wyoming for the month ending 31 May 1945, date of sailing from NOB, Norfolk, VA to ATB, Little Creek, VA. He still is on the U.S.S. Wyoming on the Report of changes for the month ending 30 Apr 1945 as received on 22 Apr 1945 from ATB, Little Creek VA. The last record I have been able to find shows him on the USS LSM-R 504's Report of Changes on 11 Jun 1945 as received.
  • 194218
    Milit-Beg
    26 August 1942 | Great Lakes, Lake, Illinois, United States
    Milit-Beg: 26 August 1942, in Great Lakes, Lake, Illinois, United States. Wesley's home address, at time of entry into service was 3317 S.E. 5th Street, Des Moines. According to his Notice of Separation from U.S. Naval Service, his last employer was Jim Walgam of Clarinda, Iowa. He had worked for Mr. Walgam from June to August of 1942 doing farming.
    Citation: 24
  • 194520
    Milit-End
    10 June 1945 | Lake, Illinois, United States
    Citation: 25
  • 194521
    Marriage | Gladys Irene Thornton
    9 November 1945 | Fort Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Gladys Irene Thornton
    Age 18
    Birth 1 January 1927 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Death: 22 November 2014 | West Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citation: 26
  • Occupation
    Between 1946 and 1982 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He was tire builder at Firestone Tire & Rubber between 1946 and 1982 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Wesley worked in various capacities over his years of employment and was a staunch union supporter. He also earned the nickname "Bookie" because whenever there was a bowl game or World Series, he was all over the plant at Firestone with his pools.
  • 195025
    Census
    5 April 1950 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He appeared on the census on 5 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    Residising at 118 S.W. Bell.
    1) Wesley E. Loghry, head, white, male, age 25, married, born in Iowa, worked 40 hours previous week, laborer, tire builder Firestone Manufacturing.
    2) Gladys I. Loghry, wife, white, female, age 23, married, born in Iowa, homemaker.
    3) Sandra L. Hill, step-daughter, white, female, age 6, born in Iowa.
    4) Linda K. Loghry, daughter, white, female, age 3, born in Iowa.
    5) Dennis R. Loghry, son, white, male, age 2, born in Iowa.
    6) May A. Butler, mother-in-law, white, female, age 52, wid., born in Iowa.
    7) William Thornton, brother-in-law, white, male, age 32, never married, born in Iowa, worked 40 hours previous week, tire weigher, Firestone Manufacturing.
    Citation: 3
  • 199267
    Death
    6 May 1992 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citations: 27,28,1,29,10,13,15
  • 1992
    Obituary
    7 May 1992 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    His obituary was published on 7 May 1992 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Wesley Earl Loghry, 67, of 118 S.W. Bell Ave. died of a heart ailment Wednesday at Mercy Hospital Medical Center. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Hamilton's Funeral Home. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery.

    Mr. Loghry was born in New Market and moved to Des Moines in 1945. He retired after 35 years at Firestone Tire and Rubber Co., was a Navy veteran of World War II and had been a member of the United Rubber Workers union.

    Surviving are his wife, Gladys; a son, Dennis of West Des Moines; three daughters, Sandy Proctor, Linda Manley, and Debra Jorgenson, all of Des Moines; a brother, Henry of Tabor; two sisters, Marie Squires of Shenandoah and Iva Ross of Scottsbluff, Neb.; and six grandchildren.

    Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, where the family will be present from 6 to 8 p.m.
    Citation: 15
  • Last Edited: 12 March 2024 16:58:00

Citations

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  19. [S417] "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935," database, FamilySearch, FamilySearch citation lists incorrect county of Washington. Further research has proven birth took place in Taylor County., accessed 1 Jan 2017), Wesley Earl Loghry.
  20. [S415] Social Security Death Index, Subject: Wesley E. Loghry, Series: Master File, File Number: no. 485-18-8338
  21. [S416] Birth Certificate, Iowa Historical Library
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  23. [S554] Iowa, Taylor County, 1925 state census, population schedule, Townships: Grant, Gravity, Grove, Holt, Jackson, Jefferson, Lenox, Marshall, Mason, New Market, Nodaway, Platte, line 102, O. E. Loghry household; (http://www.familysearch.org : accessed 17 Feb 2017)
  24. [S422] Notice of Separation from U.S. Naval Service. NAVPERS-553.
  25. [S422] Notice of Separation from U.S. Naval Service. NAVPERS-553., Wesley E. Loghry
  26. [S3] Iowa. Department of Public Health., Marriage Certificates., marriage certificate 77-1853 (1945), Loghry-Hill
  27. [S419] Iowa Iowa Department of Public Health, Death Certificates, death certificate 0081 0655 (1992), Wesley Earl Loghry
  28. [S415] Social Security Death Index, Subject: Wesley E. Loghry, Series: Master File, File Number: no. 485-18-8338, Issue State: Iowa; Issue Date: Before 1951.
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Family Explorer
  • Relationship: Mother of Debra Sue Loghry

Gladys Irene Thornton1,2,3,4,5,6,7

F, #4, b. 1 January 1927, d. 22 November 2014

Parents

Family 1: Wrex Ival Hill (b. 25 December 1922, d. 14 December 1944)

Family 2: Wesley Earl Loghry (b. 12 August 1924, d. 6 May 1992)

Circa 1944
  • Name Gladys Irene Hill
  • Name Gladys Irene Loghry
  • Name Gladys I. Thornton
  • 1927
    Birth
    1 January 1927 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citations: 8,1,9,2,5,6,7
  • 19303
    Household Member | Census | Roy Clinton Thornton
    19 April 1930 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Gladys appeared in the household of Roy Clinton Thornton in the 1930 Federal census on 19 April 1930 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.

    1) Roy Thornton, head, home rented, male, white, age 43, married, marriage age 26, able to read and write, born in Iowa, father born in United States, mother born in United States, can speak English, labour, Ford Plant, is not a veteran.
    2) May Thornton, wife, female, age 36, married, marriage age 18, able to read and write, born in Iowa, father born in Missouri, mother born in Iowa.
    3) William Thornton, son, age 16, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    4) Roy Thornton, son, age 15, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    5) Russell Thornton, son, age 14, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    6) Virgil Thornton, son, age 9, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    7) Kenneth Thornton, son, age 7, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    8) Alta Thornton, daughter, age 5, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    9) Gladys Thornton, age 3 7/12, not attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    Citation: 6
  • 194013
    Household Member | Census | Ira Harrison Butler
    12 April 1940 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Gladys appeared in the household of Ira Harrison Butler in the 1940 Federal census on 12 April 1940 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. 1) Ira Butler, residing at 1707 East Walnut, head of household, white male, age 47, married, born in Iowa, residing in same place in 1935, occupation cleanup man at the meat plant, income $300.
    2) May A. Butler, wife, age 46, born in Iowa, residing in same place in 1935.
    3) William M. Thornton, stepson, age 26, single, born in Iowa, occupation new worker, income $450.
    4) Russell C. Thornton, stepson, age 21, single, born in Iowa, hatchery man, income $300.
    5) Virgil F. Thornton, stepson, age 19, born in Iowa, attendant, income $230.
    6) Kenneth G. Thornton, stepson, age 17, born in Iowa, occupation new worker.
    7) Alta N. Thornton, stepdaughter, age 15, born in Iowa, attending school.
    8) Gladys I. Thornton, stepdaughter, age 13, born in Iowa, attending school, having completed the 8th grade.
    Citation: 7
  • 194316
    Marriage | Wrex Ival Hill
    9 August 1943 | Fort Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Wrex Ival Hill
    Age 20
    Birth 25 December 1922 | Sandyville, Warren, Iowa, United States
    Death: 14 December 1944 | Nordstrand, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
    Citations: 10,11,12
  • 194417
    Widowed | Wrex Ival Hill
    14 December 1944
  • 194518
    Marriage | Wesley Earl Loghry
    9 November 1945 | Fort Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Wesley Earl Loghry
    Age 21
    Birth 12 August 1924 | Washington Township, Taylor, Iowa, United States
    Death: 6 May 1992 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citation: 13
  • 195023
    Household Member | Census | Wesley Earl Loghry
    5 April 1950 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Gladys appeared in the household of Wesley Earl Loghry in a census on 5 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    Residising at 118 S.W. Bell.
    1) Wesley E. Loghry, head, white, male, age 25, married, born in Iowa, worked 40 hours previous week, laborer, tire builder Firestone Manufacturing.
    2) Gladys I. Loghry, wife, white, female, age 23, married, born in Iowa, homemaker.
    3) Sandra L. Hill, step-daughter, white, female, age 6, born in Iowa.
    4) Linda K. Loghry, daughter, white, female, age 3, born in Iowa.
    5) Dennis R. Loghry, son, white, male, age 2, born in Iowa.
    6) May A. Butler, mother-in-law, white, female, age 52, wid., born in Iowa.
    7) William Thornton, brother-in-law, white, male, age 32, never married, born in Iowa, worked 40 hours previous week, tire weigher, Firestone Manufacturing.
    Citation: 2
  • 201487
    Death
    22 November 2014 | West Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citations: 5,14,15
  • Last Edited: 3 February 2024 13:31:00

Citations

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  8. [S402] State of Iowa Department of Public Health Registration of Vital Statistics, Birth Certificates, Standard Certificate of Birth 077-16904 (1927), Gladys Irene Thornton
  9. [S424] Thornton, Manuscript, Subject: Thornton Descendants, File Number: Vol 1B; Type HU, Location N16/2/4
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  13. [S3] Iowa. Department of Public Health., Marriage Certificates., marriage certificate 77-1853 (1945), Loghry-Hill
  14. [S16] Personal knowledge of Debra Sue Jorgenson, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE]., Present at death.
  15. [S419] Iowa Iowa Department of Public Health, Death Certificates, death certificate 114-2014-025296 (2014), Gladys Irene Loghry
Family Explorer
  • Relationship: Father of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Robert Vernon Jorgenson1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15

M, #5, b. 14 August 1920, d. 27 December 2004

Parents

Robert Vernon Jorgenson
  • 1920
    Birth
    14 August 1920 | Wakonda, Clay, South Dakota, United States
    Citations: 16,17,1,2,3,4,5,10,11,6,8,12,13,14,15
  • 19200
    Christening
    21 November 1920 | Vermillion, Clay, South Dakota, United States
    Robert Vernon Jorgenson was christened on 21 November 1920 in Vermillion, Clay, South Dakota, United States.
    Citation: 14
  • 19309
    Household Member | Census | Jens Nelson Jorgenson
    11 April 1930 | Vermillion, Clay, South Dakota, United States
    Robert appeared in the household of Jens Nelson Jorgenson in a census on 11 April 1930 in Vermillion, Clay, South Dakota, United States.

    1) Jens Jorgenson, head, rents home, male, white, age 40, married, age 27 at first marriage, can read and write, born in South Dakota, parents born in Denmark, laborer, odd jobs, residing at 112 Dakota St.
    2) Mable Jorgensen, wife, female, white, age 33, married, age 19 at first marriage, born in Iowa, parents born in Norway.
    3) Ardis Jorgensen, daughter, female, white, age 13, single, born in South Dakota, parents born in South Dakota.
    4) Frances E. Jorgensen, daughter, female, white, age 11, single, born in South Dakota, parents born in South Dakota.
    5) Robert V. Jorgensen, son, male, white, age 9, single, born in South Dakota, parents born in South Dakota.
    6) Merlin D. Jorgensen, son, male, white, age 7, single, born in South Dakota, parents born in South Dakota.
    7) Jimmy Jorgensen, son, male, white, age 4, single, born in South Dakota, parents born in South Dakota.
    Citation: 4
  • 194019
    Household Member | Census | Jens Nelson Jorgenson
    9 April 1940 | Vermillion, Clay, South Dakota, United States
    Robert appeared in the household of Jens Nelson Jorgenson in the 1940 United States Federal census on 9 April 1940 in Vermillion, Clay, South Dakota, United States.

    1) Jens N. Jorgenson, (18 N. University) head of house; male; white; age 50; married; highest grade completed 8; born in South Dakota; residence in 1935 same place; employed for pay; hours worked per week 48; occupation plumber & steam fitter on the state university campus; worked 52 weeks in 1939; income $1180; no other income sources.
    2) Mabel M. Jorgenson; wife, female, white, age 44; highest grade completed: high school 2nd year; born in Iowa; residence in 1935 same place; employed for pay; hours worked per week prior to census 63; waitress; restaurant; private work; worked 46 weeks in 1939; income $315; no other income sources.
    3) Evelyn F. Jorgenson; daughter; female; white; age 21; single; not attending school; highest grade completed: high school 4th year; born in South Dakota; resided in same place in 1935; employed for pay; hours worked week prior to census 48; clerk; agricultural conservation office; government work; worked 41 weeks in 1939; Income $715; no other source of income.
    4) Robert Jorgenson; son; male; white; age 19; single; nog attending school; highest grade completed: college 1st year; born in South Dakota; resided in same place in 1935; employed for pay; hours worked week prior to census: 19; assistant and delivery boy; advertising sheet; private worker; weeks worked in 1939: 48; income $183; has other sources of income.
    5) Darrel Jorgenson; son; male; white; age 17; single; attending school; highest education completed high school 2nd year; born in South Dakota; resided in same place in 1935; employed for pay; hours worked week prior to census: 12; delivery boy; dry cleaning; private worker; hours worked in 1939: 16; income $32; has other sources of income.
    6) Jimmie B. Jorgenson; son; male; white; age 14; single; attending school; highest grade completed: elementary 7th grade; born in South Dakota; resided in same place in 1935; not working.
    Citation: 5
  • 194020
    Milit-Beg
    25 November 1940 | Vermillion, Clay, South Dakota, United States
    Milit-Beg: 25 November 1940, in Vermillion, Clay, South Dakota, United States. Served in the 147th Field Artillery Regiment of the South Dakota National Guard.
    Citation: 18
  • 1941~21
    Story
    1941
    (The following are excerpts from "The Pacific Odyssey of Capt. William H. Daly and the 147th Field Artillery Regiment, 1941-1946).

    [Bob's military service began on 25 November 1940; the 147th Field Artillery Regiment's First Battalion mobilized on 25 November 1940 for a year of training at Fort Ord, California.]

    In September (1941), as their year of active duty neared completion, the South Dakotans received word that their term of service was being extended by eighteen months. In October came the news that the 147th would be sent to the Philippine Islands. Regular army officers who had served there soon arrived to lecture on conditions in the islands. They painted an appealing picture, advising the artillerymen to take along fishing tackle, golf clubs, and shotguns, as much sport was to be had. (p. 103)

    On 22 November 1941, the 147th Field Artillery Regiment boarded the United States Army transport Willard A. Holbrook in San Francisco and set sail for overseas.... For Daly and most of the other soldiers aboard the Holbrook, nearly four years would elapse before then returned to the United States. (p. 104)

    After stopping briefly in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, the Holbrook sailed on 30 November in a convoy of nine ships. [Pearl Harbor was bombed on 7 December 1941, one week later.] (p. 104)

    The 147th spent Christmas ashore in Brisbane and on 28 December reboarded the Holbrook to sail north inside Australia's Great Barrier Reef under Pensacola escort. Daly and his companions hoped that Manila was no longer the Holbrook's destination, for the war news made the likelihood of reaching the Philippine Islands safely seem remote. (p. 104)

    When the transport and its escorts arrived at Darwin, Australia, at dawn on 6 January, the regiment was ordered to disembark. By the time the travel-weary troops established a camp ashore on 13 January, the Holbrook had been their home for fifty-four days--but it had seemed much longer. The camp of the 147th, located in the "bush" some fifteen miles inland from Darwin, had a ceremonious beginning.... the 147th F. A. were [among] the first American troops to ever set foot in Australia, so we are all a part of quite an historical event. (pp. 104-105)

    By the time the 147th arrived in Darwin, the military situation in the Pacific theater had deteriorated further.

    The 147th remained in defensive positions near Darwin for six months, expecting to engage Japanese invasion forces at any time. The invasion never materialized, but on the morning of 19 February 1942, Japanese carrier-based aircraft did launch a major raid on Darwin.... "We first noticed the planes about 10:30 A.M.. At first we thought they were U. S. air reinforcements but they were flying unusually high, and they were silvery, glinting in the sunlight. They were too high for the naked eye to see any insignia...The first 3 flights of 9 bombers each circled around to the south of us." Daly eventually counted about seventy-five bombers, some of which passed overhead en route to Darwin. "Then in the distance," he continued, "we began to hear explosions, the sharp crack of ack-ack guns, the dull ground-shaking boom of the exploding bombs and then we began to realize that this was really it, our first air raid. Now we could see the ack-ack bursting in the air, to leave little puffs of smoke to draft lazily." .... (p. 106)

    In the following weeks, the Japanese hit Darwin with nine more daylight air aids. (p. 108)

    Darwin suffered several more daylight raids in the weeks that followed, including the raid of 25 April, which resulted in the first battle casualties for the 147th. One officer was killed and another fatally wounded when bomb fragments struck the command car they were driving near Darwin's RAAF Field. (pp. 108-109)

    By the spring of 1942, the threat of a Japanese invasion of Australia had passed as a result of American victories at the battles of the Coral Sea and Midway Island. With an entire Australian division now in the Northern Territory, and on 29 June the regiment began a two-thousand-mile trek southward to Ballarat on Australia's southeastern coast. Traveling first by truck convoy over the Great North Road to Alice Springs, the regiment reached its destination by trail on 8 July. The 147th spent the next three months in Ballarat, where it rested, reequipped, and rearmed, turning in its World War I-vintage 75mm guns for 105mm howitzers. (p. 109)

    In October 1942, the 147th was assigned to the First Corps of the United States Sixth Army and ordered to Camp Cable, thirty-five miles from Brisbane. The regiment thus completed a circle tour of eastern Australia in ten months. (pp. 109-110)

    The 147th Field Artillery Battalion remained on Woodlark and Kiriwina islands until April 1944, when it moved to Finschhafen, New Guinea, to spend the next six weeks preparing for its first combat operation. On 11 May 1944, the battalion became part of the 158th Infantry Regiment of the Arizona National Guard. The 147th remained a part of this combat team for the rest of World War II, establishing a good working relationship with the Arizona guardsmen. (pp. 113-115)

    For the complete story, please visit http://www.sdhspress.com/journal/south-dakota-history-23-2/the-pacific-odyssey-of-capt-william-h-daly-and-the-147th-field-artillery-regiment-1941-1946/vol-23-no-2-the-pacific-odyssey-of-capt-william-h-daly-and-the-147th-field-artillery-regiment-1941-1946.pdf.
    Citation: 19
  • 1945~25
    Census
    1945 | Vermillion, Clay, South Dakota, United States
    He appeared on the South Dakota State Census census in 1945 in Vermillion, Clay, South Dakota, United States. Robert V. Jorgenson, male, age 25, unknown marital status, birthplace Wakonda South Dakota, birth year (estimated) 1920, years in United States (Original) 22, mother's birthplace Sioux City Iowa.
    Citation: 6
  • 1946~26
    Residence
    1946 | Davenport, Polk, Florida, United States
    He had a residence in 1946 in Davenport, Polk, Florida, United States. "Jorgensen Robt V Servicemn Reminton Rand t 2010 W 1st."
    Citation: 20
  • 194626
    Marriage | Maxine Goldy Johnson
    30 November 1946 | Elk Point, Union, South Dakota, United States
    Maxine Goldy Johnson
    Age 24
    Birth 3 August 1922 | Elk Point, Union, South Dakota, United States
    Death: 28 January 2012 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citations: 21,15
  • 195029
    Census
    14 April 1950 | Fort Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He appeared on the census on 14 April 1950 in Fort Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Residing at 210 Sills, Apartment D.

    1) Robert V. Jorgenson, head, white, male, age 29, married, born in South Dakota, services typewriters for typewriter company.
    2) Maxine G. Jorgenson, wife, white, female, age 27, married, born in South Dakota.
    3) David L. Jorgenson, son, white, male, age 5, born in South Dakota.
    4) Gloria A. Jorgenson, daughter, white, female, age 2, born in Iowa.
    Citation: 13
  • Residence
    Between 1957 and 1960 | Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, United States
    He resided at 920 S. 6th between 1957 and 1960 in Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, United States.
    1957: Jorgenson, Robt (Maxine) repr IOP h920 S 6th
    1960: Jorgenson, Robt V (Maxine) mech Rem-Rand h920 S 6th
    Citations: 22,23,24
  • 1960~40
    Residence
    1960 | Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, United States
    Citation: 23
  • 1993~73
    Residence
    1993 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citation: 23
  • 200484
    Death
    27 December 2004 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citations: 25,26,17,1,8,15
  • 2004
    Obituary
    29 December 2004 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    His obituary was published on 29 December 2004 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    Robert V. Jorgenson, 84, died Monday, December 27, 2004 at Mercy Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, December 30 at Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 5615 SW 14th St., with Reverends Peter Wegner and Roland Pillack officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Southtown Funeral Home.

    Mr. Jorgenson was born August 14, 1920 in Wakonda, South Dakota, to Jens and Mabel (Hanson) Jorgenson. He married Maxine Goldy Johnson on November 30, 1946 in Elk Point, South Dakota. Robert was employed at Remington Rand/Univac before retiring in 1982. He served in the United States Army, was a World War II veteran and a member of the 147 Field Artillery, serving overseas in combat. He was a member of the V.F.W. Lodge and past member of the Izaak Walton League. He was also a member of the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He was a home vintner and enjoyed gardening, Woodworking, fishing, following sports and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He volunteered as an election official and was very active in his church. He and his wife Maxine joined the church on December 4, 1961 and he served on the board of church properties for 20 years, was an usher, a greeter and served on many other numerous committees.

    He is survived by his wife, Maxine; a daughter, Gloria and her husband Rick Walraven of Altoona; three sons, David and his wife Mary Lou of Norwalk, Douglas and his wife Beth of Des Moines and Roger and his wife Debbie of Des Moines; a sister, Evelyn Peterson of Vermillion, SD; a sister-in-law Rachel (Jorgenson) Meidinger of Pierre, SD; twelve grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

    He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ardis Sailor; two brothers, James Jorgenson and Daryl Jorgenson; and a grandson, Jason Robert Jorgenson.

    Memorial contributions may be made to the Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church stained glass window fund.
    Citation: 15
  • Last Edited: 22 July 2023 11:25:00

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Family Explorer
  • Relationship: Grandmother of Debra Sue Loghry

Anna May Rouse1,1,1,2

F, #6, b. 11 March 1894, d. 15 January 1961

Parents

Family: Roy Clinton Thornton (b. 6 June 1885, d. 25 January 1937)

  • Name Anna Mae Rouse
    Citation: 3
  • Name Anna May Roush
    Citation: 4
  • 1894
    Birth
    11 March 1894 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citations: 5,1,1,6,7,2,4
  • 1895~1
    Census
    1895 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    She appeared on the census in 1895 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. residence date: 1895; residence place: 4 Dist of Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; birth date 11 March 1894; birth place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
    Citation: 8
  • 1895~1
    Household Member | Census | William Adam Roush
    1895 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Anna appeared in the household of William Adam Roush in a census in 1895 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    1) Hattie Rouse, female, age 20, born in Marshall County, Iowa, keeping house, religious belief Methodist.
    2) Annie M. Rouse, age 1, born in Polk County, Iowa, religious belief Methodist.
    3) Wm. Rouse, age 22, male, married, born in Missouri, laborer, no religious belief.
    Citations: 6,9
  • 191016
    Household Member | Census | David Herman Rouse
    18 April 1910 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Anna appeared in the household of David Herman Rouse in a census on 18 April 1910 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    1) Herman Roush, head, home is rented, male, white, age 46, married (2nd marriage; married 11 years), day laborer, born in Missouri, father and mother born in Illinois.
    2) Anna Roush, wife, female, age 55, married (2nd marriage), mother to 0 children, born in Illinois, parents born in Tennessee.
    3) May Roush, niece, female, whie, age 16, single, born in Iowa, father born in Missouri, mother born in Iowa.
    4) Myrtle Roush, niece, female, white, age 11, single, born in Iowa, father born in Missouri, mother born in Iowa.
    Citation: 10
  • 191218
    Marriage | Roy Clinton Thornton
    15 May 1912 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Roy Clinton Thornton
    Age 26
    Birth 6 June 1885 | Berwick, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Death: 25 January 1937 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    She and Roy Clinton Thornton were married on 15 May 1912 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States, Affidavit of marriage was made by Anna (See) Cleghorn, the bride's aunt. Anna was 19 years old, the daughter of Wm. Roush and Hattie See. Witnesses were P.E. Roush and Anna C.
    Citations: 11,4
  • 192025
    Household Member | Census | Roy Clinton Thornton
    8 January 1920 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Anna appeared in the household of Roy Clinton Thornton in the 1920 Federal census on 8 January 1920 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    1) Roy Thornton, head, home rented, male, white, age 34, married, can read and write, born in Iowa, father born in U.S., mother born in Missouri, speaks English, laborer, Camp Dodge.
    2) Mae Thornton, wife, female, white, age 25, married, can read and write, born in Iowa, father born in Missouri, mother born in Missouri, speaks English.
    3) William Thornton, son, male, white, age 6, single, born in Iowa, parents born in Iowa.
    4) Roy Thornton Jr., son, white, age 5, single, born in Iowa, parents born in Iowa.
    5) Russell Thornton, son, male, white, age 1 5/12, born in Iowa, parents born in Iowa.
    Citation: 12
  • 192530
    Household Member | Census | Roy Clinton Thornton
    1 January 1925 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Anna appeared in the household of Roy Clinton Thornton in the Iowa census on 1 January 1925 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    Citation: 13
  • 192732
    Occupant | Residence | Roy Clinton Thornton
    1 January 1927 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Anna was an occupant at the residence of Roy Clinton Thornton on 1 January 1927 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States: 1512 E. Madison Avenue.
    Citation: 14
  • 193036
    Household Member | Census | Roy Clinton Thornton
    19 April 1930 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Anna appeared in the household of Roy Clinton Thornton in the 1930 Federal census on 19 April 1930 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.

    1) Roy Thornton, head, home rented, male, white, age 43, married, marriage age 26, able to read and write, born in Iowa, father born in United States, mother born in United States, can speak English, labour, Ford Plant, is not a veteran.
    2) May Thornton, wife, female, age 36, married, marriage age 18, able to read and write, born in Iowa, father born in Missouri, mother born in Iowa.
    3) William Thornton, son, age 16, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    4) Roy Thornton, son, age 15, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    5) Russell Thornton, son, age 14, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    6) Virgil Thornton, son, age 9, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    7) Kenneth Thornton, son, age 7, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    8) Alta Thornton, daughter, age 5, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    9) Gladys Thornton, age 3 7/12, not attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    Citation: 15
  • 1939~45
    Residence
    1939 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    She had a residence in 1939 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Thornton, Mae A. (wid Roy A) h4118 Bowdoin. Also residing in this house was Kenneth G., driver; Russell C; Virgil F.; and Wm M, Laborer.
    Citation: 16
  • 1940
    Marriage | Ira Harrison Butler
    After 1 March 1940 | Polk, Iowa, United States
    Ira Harrison Butler
    Birth 25 November 1892 | Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United States
    Death: 19 October 1946 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citation: 17
  • 194045
    Marriage License | Ira Harrison Butler
    2 March 1940 | Polk, Iowa, United States
    Ira and Anna obtained a marriage license on 2 March 1940 in Polk, Iowa, United States.
    Although Anna Mae Rouse and Ira H. Butler obtained a marriage license on 2 Mar 1940 in Polk County, Iowa, no proof has been found that it was ever filed. They were found in the 1940 Census listed as husband and wife and on Ira's 1942 World War II Draft Registration he listed Anna May Butler as his wife and the person who would know where he was. But his death certificate stated he was divorced and his obituary, found 21 Oct 1946 in the Des Moines Register (page 9) stated he was survived by one daughter, one sister, one half-sister, one half-brother, and two grandchildren but no mention of a wife, leaving the question of whether they were ever married. A Card of Thanks was published in the Des Moines Register on 23 Oct 1946 (page 19) by the Wayne Cummings family (his daughter's family) thanking neighbors, friends, and relatives for their acts of love and sympathy during the recent loss of their beloved father, Ira H. Butler did not include mention of a wife. It appears that they lived together for at least two years between 1940-1942, but the question of was it an actual marriage or more of a common-law marriage remains. Anna's daughter Gladys, when questioned about this, stated she didn't think they ever actually married.
    Citation: 17
  • 194046
    Witness | Census | Ira Harrison Butler
    12 April 1940 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Anna witnessed the census of Ira Harrison Butler in the 1940 Federal census on 12 April 1940 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. 1) Ira Butler, residing at 1707 East Walnut, head of household, white male, age 47, married, born in Iowa, residing in same place in 1935, occupation cleanup man at the meat plant, income $300.
    2) May A. Butler, wife, age 46, born in Iowa, residing in same place in 1935.
    3) William M. Thornton, stepson, age 26, single, born in Iowa, occupation new worker, income $450.
    4) Russell C. Thornton, stepson, age 21, single, born in Iowa, hatchery man, income $300.
    5) Virgil F. Thornton, stepson, age 19, born in Iowa, attendant, income $230.
    6) Kenneth G. Thornton, stepson, age 17, born in Iowa, occupation new worker.
    7) Alta N. Thornton, stepdaughter, age 15, born in Iowa, attending school.
    8) Gladys I. Thornton, stepdaughter, age 13, born in Iowa, attending school, having completed the 8th grade.
    Citation: 7
  • 194248
    Witness | World War II Draft Registration | Ira Harrison Butler
    27 April 1942 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Ira Harry Butler, residence 323 East 7th St., age 49, born 25 Nov 1892 in Omaha, Anna May Butler wife, employed at Iowa Packing Co., missing thumb and fore finger on left hand.
    Citation: 18
  • 1943~49
    Residence
    1943 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    She had a residence in 1943 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Ira H (Anna M) lab Ia Packing Co h323 E 7th
    Citation: 19
  • 1950~56
    Residence
    1950 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    She had a residence in 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Butler Anna (wid Ira) r118 Bell av (SDM)
    Citation: 20
  • 195056
    Household Member | Census | Wesley Earl Loghry
    5 April 1950 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Anna appeared in the household of Wesley Earl Loghry in a census on 5 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    Residising at 118 S.W. Bell.
    1) Wesley E. Loghry, head, white, male, age 25, married, born in Iowa, worked 40 hours previous week, laborer, tire builder Firestone Manufacturing.
    2) Gladys I. Loghry, wife, white, female, age 23, married, born in Iowa, homemaker.
    3) Sandra L. Hill, step-daughter, white, female, age 6, born in Iowa.
    4) Linda K. Loghry, daughter, white, female, age 3, born in Iowa.
    5) Dennis R. Loghry, son, white, male, age 2, born in Iowa.
    6) May A. Butler, mother-in-law, white, female, age 52, wid., born in Iowa.
    7) William Thornton, brother-in-law, white, male, age 32, never married, born in Iowa, worked 40 hours previous week, tire weigher, Firestone Manufacturing.
    Citation: 2
  • 1953~59
    Residence
    1953 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    She had a residence in 1953 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Mae (widow Ira) residing 1509 Mondamin Avenue.
    Citation: 21
  • 1955~61
    Residence
    1955 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    She had a residence in 1955 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Butler, Mae (wid Ira) r280 E 25th. She was living with her son William at this time.
    Citation: 22
  • 196166
    Death
    15 January 1961 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citations: 23,24
  • Last Edited: 6 December 2023 09:21:00

Citations

  1. [S430] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, entry for Anna May Rouse.
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  3. [S432] Iowa Department of Public Health, Death Certificates, death certificate 61-01536 (1961), Anna Mae Thornton
  4. [S44] "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934," database, FamilySearch.org, accessed 16 Jul 2023), Roy Thornton-May Roush, 15 May 1912; citing reference bk 15 p 262 cn 27611, county courthouses, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,749,716.
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  14. [S402] State of Iowa Department of Public Health Registration of Vital Statistics, Birth Certificates, Standard Certificate of Birth 077-16904 (1927), Gladys Irene Thornton
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Family Explorer
  • Relationship: Grandfather of Debra Sue Loghry

Roy Clinton Thornton1,2

M, #7, b. 6 June 1885, d. 25 January 1937

Parents

Family: Anna May Rouse (b. 11 March 1894, d. 15 January 1961)

  • Note
    See attached sources.
    Citation: 3
  • 1885
    Birth
    6 June 1885 | Berwick, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citations: 4,5,6,1,2
  • 18959
    Household Member | Census | Martin Luther Thornton
    1 January 1895 | Lee Twp Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Roy appeared in the household of Martin Luther Thornton in the 1895 state census on 1 January 1895 in Lee Twp Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.

    1) Myrtin Thornton, age 40, born in Polk, Iowa;.
    2) Annie Thornton, wife, female, age 40, born in Keokuk, Iowa.
    3) Edward Thornton, male, age 16, born in Polk, Iowa.
    4) Alta Thornton, female, age 13, born in Kansas.
    5) Riley, male, age 12, born in Polk, Iowa; Roy,male, age 9, born in Polk, Iowa.
    6) Carl, male, age 6,born in Polk, Iowa.
    7) Edna, female, age 3, born in Polk, Iowa.
    8) Irvin, male, age 0, born in Polk, Iowa.
    Citation: 7
  • 1900~15
    Occupation
    1900 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He was Miner - Coal in 1900 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    Citation: 8
  • 190014
    Household Member | Census | Martin Luther Thornton
    2 June 1900 | Lee Twp Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Roy appeared in the household of Martin Luther Thornton in a census on 2 June 1900 in Lee Twp Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.

    1) M L Thornton, head, male, white, age 42, married, birth month April, birth year 1858, born in Iowa, both parents born in Illinois.
    2) Anna Thornton, wife, female, white, age 42, birth month January, birth year 1858, married, born in Iowa, father born in Iowa, mother born in Illinois.
    3) Eddie Thornton, son, male, white, age 20, single, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    4) Alta Thornton, daughter, female, white, age 18, born in Iowa.
    5) Riley Thornton, son, male, white, age 17, single.
    6) Roy Thornton, son, white, male, age 15, single, born in Iowa, coal minor.
    7) Carl Thornton, son, white,male, age 11, single, at school.
    8) Edna Thornton, daughter, female, white, age 7, attending school.
    9) Irwin Thornton, son, male, white, age 5.
    10) Clifford Thornton, son, male, white, age 3.
    11) William Thornton, son, male, white, age 2.
    Citation: 9
  • 1902~17
    Residence
    1902 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He resided at 1421 Maple in 1902 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Roy Thornton
    Residence: 1903 - Bds 1421 Maple, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Occupation: Miner
    Citation: 10
  • 1910~25
    Occupation
    1910 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He was Miner - Coal Mine in 1910 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    Citation: 8
  • 191024
    Household Member | Census | Martin Luther Thornton
    16 April 1910 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Roy appeared in the household of Martin Luther Thornton in a census on 16 April 1910 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.

    1) M.L.Thornton, head, rents home, white, age 32, married (1st marriage), can read and write, born in Iowa, father and mother born in Ohio, speaks English, engineer.
    2) Anna Thornton, wife, female, white, age 32, married (2nd marriage), can read and write, born in Iowa, both parents born in Ohio, speaks English.
    3) Edward Thornton, son, male, white, age 31, single, not employed.
    4) Riley Thornton, son, male, white, age 28, single, miner.
    5) Roy Thornton, son, male, white, age 25, single, miner.
    6) Carl, son, male, white, age 21, single, teamster.
    7) Irvin, male, white, age 16, single, employed in the coal industry.
    8) Clifford, son, male, white, age 12, single.
    Citation: 4
  • 1912~27
    Residence
    1912 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He resided at 414 E. Locust in 1912 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Roy Thornton
    Residence: 1913 - Res 414 East Locust, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Citation: 11
  • 191226
    Marriage | Anna May Rouse
    15 May 1912 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Anna May Rouse
    Age 18
    Birth 11 March 1894 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Death: 15 January 1961 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Roy Clinton Thornton and Anna May Rouse were married on 15 May 1912 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States, Affidavit of marriage was made by Anna (See) Cleghorn, the bride's aunt. Anna was 19 years old, the daughter of Wm. Roush and Hattie See. Witnesses were P.E. Roush and Anna C.
    Citations: 12,2
  • 191833
    Military
    12 September 1918 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He registered for World War I Draft on 12 Sep 1918 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citation: 6
  • 192034
    Census
    8 January 1920 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He appeared on the 1920 Federal census on 8 January 1920 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    1) Roy Thornton, head, home rented, male, white, age 34, married, can read and write, born in Iowa, father born in U.S., mother born in Missouri, speaks English, laborer, Camp Dodge.
    2) Mae Thornton, wife, female, white, age 25, married, can read and write, born in Iowa, father born in Missouri, mother born in Missouri, speaks English.
    3) William Thornton, son, male, white, age 6, single, born in Iowa, parents born in Iowa.
    4) Roy Thornton Jr., son, white, age 5, single, born in Iowa, parents born in Iowa.
    5) Russell Thornton, son, male, white, age 1 5/12, born in Iowa, parents born in Iowa.
    Citation: 13
  • 192237
    Residence
    12 December 1922 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He resided at 1601 Tichenor on 12 December 1922 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    Citation: 14
  • 192539
    Census
    1 January 1925 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He appeared on the Iowa census on 1 January 1925 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    Citation: 15
  • 192741
    Residence
    1 January 1927 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He resided at 1512 E. Madison Avenue on 1 January 1927 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    Citation: 16
  • 193044
    Census
    19 April 1930 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He appeared on the 1930 Federal census on 19 April 1930 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.

    1) Roy Thornton, head, home rented, male, white, age 43, married, marriage age 26, able to read and write, born in Iowa, father born in United States, mother born in United States, can speak English, labour, Ford Plant, is not a veteran.
    2) May Thornton, wife, female, age 36, married, marriage age 18, able to read and write, born in Iowa, father born in Missouri, mother born in Iowa.
    3) William Thornton, son, age 16, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    4) Roy Thornton, son, age 15, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    5) Russell Thornton, son, age 14, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    6) Virgil Thornton, son, age 9, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    7) Kenneth Thornton, son, age 7, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    8) Alta Thornton, daughter, age 5, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    9) Gladys Thornton, age 3 7/12, not attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    Citation: 17
  • 1933~48
    Residence
    1933 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He had a residence in 1933 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Residing at 1512 E. Madison Avenue.
  • 1934~49
    Residence
    1934 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He resided at 4118 Bowdoin in 1934 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Roy Thornton
    Residence: Between 1935 and 1939 - 4118 Bowdoin, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Spouse (implied): Mae A Thornton
    Death (implied): Between 1935 and 1939
    Citation: 18
  • 193751
    Death
    25 January 1937 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citations: 19,20,21,1
  • 193751
    Story
    25 January 1937 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Roy Thornton, 51, of 4118 Bowdoin St., started from his home Monday morning to go to work at his first job in five years.

    On his way to the job he suffered a heart attack. He died on his way to Broadlawns General hospital.

    The job Thornton was to have started was at the Wood Brothers Threshing Machine Co., near E. Fourteenth St. and Aurora Ave.

    During the time Mr. Thornton has been out of work, the family has been supported by three sons. Billy has a WPA job, Roy, Jr., is in a CCC camp at Centerville and Russell is in a CCC camp at Indianola.

    Besides these sons, Mr. Thornton is survived by his widow and four other children, Virgil, Kenneth, Alta and Gladys. Funeral services were being arranged at Hamilton's funeral home.
    Citation: 22
  • Last Edited: 12 March 2024 17:00:00

Citations

  1. [S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 13 Jul 2023, Roy Clinton Thornton (6 Jun 1885-25 Jan 1937), 33452874, citing Laurel Hill Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk Co., IA; mtained by Debbie Jorgenson (coontributor 47936016).
  2. [S44] "Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934," database, FamilySearch.org, accessed 16 Jul 2023), Roy Thornton-May Roush, 15 May 1912; citing reference bk 15 p 262 cn 27611, county courthouses, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,749,716.
  3. [S18] Iowa. Des Moines., Des Moines Tribune, "Gets First Job In Five Years," 25 Jan 1937, p. 15, col. 2; digital images, Newspapers.com (http://www.newspapers.com : accessed 22 Mar 2019).
  4. [S389] Iowa, Polk County, 1910 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T624, Des Moines Ward 6, enumeration district (ED) 146, sheet 4A, p. 6598 (handwritten), dwelling 85
  5. [S445] Iowa, Polk County, 1900 U.S. census, FamilySearch, Digital images, T623, roll 454, Lee Township, enumeration district (ED) 0098, sheet 5A, p. 77A (stamped), 1191 (handwritten), dwelling 92, family 98, M. L. Thornton household, accessed 14 Jan 2018
  6. [S449] Iowa. Des Moines., U.S. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Digital images., Roll: 1643081, Ancestry (http://ancestry.com : accessed 19 Jan 2015)
  7. [S506] Iowa, Polk, 1895 state census, population schedule, citing p. 291, 1895, State Historical Society, Des Moines; FHL microfilm 1.022.098, Lee Township, p. 291, dwelling 1067, family 1088, line 4, Myrtin Thornton; (https://familysearch.org)
  8. [S775] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 2 Apr 2017), entry for Roy Clinton Thornton, person ID L71Y-S2X.
  9. [S445] Iowa, Polk County, 1900 U.S. census, FamilySearch, Digital images, T623, roll T623-454, Lee Township, enumeration district (ED) 98, sheet 5, p. 77A (stamped), 1191 (handwritten), dwelling 94
  10. [S1623] MyHeritage.com, U.S. City Directories. 1947. Digital images., Des Moines, Valley Junction, and Polk County, 1903: p. 870;
  11. [S1623] MyHeritage.com, U.S. City Directories. 1947. Digital images., Des Moines, Valley Junction, 1913: p. 1033;
  12. [S9] Iowa State Archives; Des Moines, Iowa, Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., Digital Images of Marriage Certificates Ancestry.com, Iowa, Marriage Records, 1923-1937," marriage certificate 27611 (1912), Roy Thornton-May Roush accessed 28 Jan 2017.
  13. [S450] Iowa, Polk County, 1920 U.S. census, Ancestry, Digital images, T625, roll Polk County, Des Moines Ward 7, enumeration district (ED) 169, sheet 11, p. 213, dwelling 242
  14. [S451] Iowa Department of Vital Statistics, Digital Images of Birth Certificates FamilySearch, Iowa, Birth Records, 1921-1942," Certificate No. 077-4418 (1922), Kenneth George Thornton, accessed 27 Mar 2019.
  15. [S452] Iowa, Polk County, 1925 State Census, population schedule, Des Moines, p. Polk County, line 69-77, Leroy Thornton; (http://ancestry.com)
  16. [S402] State of Iowa Department of Public Health Registration of Vital Statistics, Birth Certificates, Standard Certificate of Birth 077-16904 (1927), Gladys Irene Thornton
  17. [S453] Iowa, Polk County, 1930 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T626, roll 677, Des Moimes, enumeration district (ED) 0069, sheet 40A, p. 40, dwelling 541
  18. [S1623] MyHeritage.com, U.S. City Directories. 1947. Digital images., Des Moines, Polk County, Valley Junction, 1935: p. 805;
  19. [S399] Iowa. Des Moines.,  Des Moines Tribune, "Gets First Job in Five Years--Then Dies on Way to Work," 26 Jan 1937, p. 15, col. 2.
  20. [S447] Iowa Department of Health, FamilySearch, Digital Images of Death Certificates, Iowa, Death Records, 1921-1940," death certificate 87-109 (1937), Roy Clinton Thornton, accessed 31 Mar 2017.
  21. [S469] Hamilton's Funeral Home (Des Moines, Iowa), "Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, Index of Records, 1910-1984 Volume 2: L-Z"." Privately held by Iowa Genealogical Society, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Des Moines, IA. 1910=1984., Roy Clinton Thornton
  22. [S399] Iowa. Des Moines.,  Des Moines Tribune, "Gets First Job in Five Years--Then Dies on Way to Work," 26 Jan 1937.
Family Explorer
  • Relationship: Uncle of Debra Sue Loghry

William Martin Thornton1,2

M, #8, b. 1 May 1913, d. 26 November 1957

Parents

  • Story
    William "Bill" Thornton was the first-born son of Roy Clinton Thornton and Anna Mae Rouse and was a proud union leader, helping to secure better wages and conditions. From his father's obituary, we know that in January 1937, as a 23-year-old man, he had a WPA job. WPA stood for "Works Progress Administration." This was the largest and most ambitious American New Deal agency, employing millions of unemployed individuals, mostly unskilled men, to carry out public works projects, including the construction of public buildings and roads. Almost every community in the U.S. had a new park, bridge, or school constructed by the agency. At its peak in 1938, it provided jobs for three million unemployed men and women, and between 1935 and 1943, the WPA provided almost eight million jobs.

    In 1940 he was living in the household of his mother and his stepfather, Ira Butler. He was listed as a "new worker," having worked 39 weeks in 1940. No information was provided on where he was working. I have not been able to find any information on military service. He must have gone to work soon after at Firestone Tire in Des Moines. I have been told he helped secure a job for this writer's father, Wesley E. Loghry, there sometime in the mid to later 1940s. Bill never married and in 1954 he purchased a home at 2800 East 25th in Des Moines for him and his mother.

    While employed at Firestone, he became very involved in Local 310 URWA. At the time of his death, almost 1,000 miles away in Winchester, Virginia 400 workers at the O'Sullivan Rubber Company voted to strike on May 13, 1956, to preserve their union. Bill was well known throughout Iowa and the International Union for his outstanding work as Local 310's special O'Sullivan representative.

    Bill died two days before Thanksgiving of a heart attack while taking a bath. An article titled "Death Claims Three Outstanding Labor Representatives This Week" in the December 6, 1957, edition of "The Iowa Federationist," detailed two other active unionists, dying within days of Bill, all three of them of heart attacks. The Rev. Roy H. Mills, pastor of Easton Place Methodist church and Chaplain of the Polk County Labor council died of a heart attack Thanksgiving afternoon, November 28. Rev. Mills suffered a heart attack at his home. Rev. Mr. Mills was known as the man behind the movement to bring labor and religion together in Des Moines. Robert J. Myers died of a heart attack on Sunday, November 31 at Mercy Hospital. He was the business representative of district No. 118 of the International Association of Machinists and had been past president of the Solar Aircraft Lodge. He was a delegate to the Polk County Labor council.

    What is interesting (and perhaps suspicious) was that all union leaders (1) died of heart attacks (2) within five days of each other and (3) all three had connections to the Polk County Labor council.

    Right below the story about death claiming the three outstanding labor representatives was a story titled "O'Sullivan Workers Get turkey Dinners Despite 18-Month Strike." Local AFL-CIO unions in Baltimore and Washington, D.C. contributed the complete turkey dinners and it took over six hours to distribute the food donations. The article stated that contributions from the Retail Clerks alone amounted to 500 full shopping bags of groceries--two for every family.
    Citation: 3
  • Note
    Bill was an employee of Firestone Tire & Rubber in Des Moines. He was active in the Union and also played Santa Clause at the company's annual Christmas Party at the old KRNT Theatre in Des Moines. He was a lifelong resident of Des Moines and graduated from East High School in 1933.
  • 1913
    Birth
    1 May 1913 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citations: 4,1,2,5
  • 19206
    Household Member | Census | Roy Clinton Thornton
    8 January 1920 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    William appeared in the household of Roy Clinton Thornton in the 1920 Federal census on 8 January 1920 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    1) Roy Thornton, head, home rented, male, white, age 34, married, can read and write, born in Iowa, father born in U.S., mother born in Missouri, speaks English, laborer, Camp Dodge.
    2) Mae Thornton, wife, female, white, age 25, married, can read and write, born in Iowa, father born in Missouri, mother born in Missouri, speaks English.
    3) William Thornton, son, male, white, age 6, single, born in Iowa, parents born in Iowa.
    4) Roy Thornton Jr., son, white, age 5, single, born in Iowa, parents born in Iowa.
    5) Russell Thornton, son, male, white, age 1 5/12, born in Iowa, parents born in Iowa.
    Citation: 6
  • 192511
    Household Member | Census | Roy Clinton Thornton
    1 January 1925 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    William appeared in the household of Roy Clinton Thornton in the Iowa census on 1 January 1925 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    Citation: 7
  • 193016
    Household Member | Census | Roy Clinton Thornton
    19 April 1930 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    William appeared in the household of Roy Clinton Thornton in the 1930 Federal census on 19 April 1930 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.

    1) Roy Thornton, head, home rented, male, white, age 43, married, marriage age 26, able to read and write, born in Iowa, father born in United States, mother born in United States, can speak English, labour, Ford Plant, is not a veteran.
    2) May Thornton, wife, female, age 36, married, marriage age 18, able to read and write, born in Iowa, father born in Missouri, mother born in Iowa.
    3) William Thornton, son, age 16, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    4) Roy Thornton, son, age 15, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    5) Russell Thornton, son, age 14, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    6) Virgil Thornton, son, age 9, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    7) Kenneth Thornton, son, age 7, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    8) Alta Thornton, daughter, age 5, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    9) Gladys Thornton, age 3 7/12, not attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    Citation: 8
  • 194026
    Household Member | Census | Ira Harrison Butler
    12 April 1940 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    William appeared in the household of Ira Harrison Butler in the 1940 Federal census on 12 April 1940 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. 1) Ira Butler, residing at 1707 East Walnut, head of household, white male, age 47, married, born in Iowa, residing in same place in 1935, occupation cleanup man at the meat plant, income $300.
    2) May A. Butler, wife, age 46, born in Iowa, residing in same place in 1935.
    3) William M. Thornton, stepson, age 26, single, born in Iowa, occupation new worker, income $450.
    4) Russell C. Thornton, stepson, age 21, single, born in Iowa, hatchery man, income $300.
    5) Virgil F. Thornton, stepson, age 19, born in Iowa, attendant, income $230.
    6) Kenneth G. Thornton, stepson, age 17, born in Iowa, occupation new worker.
    7) Alta N. Thornton, stepdaughter, age 15, born in Iowa, attending school.
    8) Gladys I. Thornton, stepdaughter, age 13, born in Iowa, attending school, having completed the 8th grade.
    Citation: 9
  • 194027
    World War II Draft Registration
    16 October 1940 | Iowa, United States
    World War II Draft Registration: 16 October 1940, in Iowa, United States. William Martin Thornton, age 27, born 1 May 1913 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa. Residing in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa. Employed by US Rubber Co. Weight 225, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, 5' 11" tall. Next of kin Anna May Butler.
    Citation: 4
  • 195036
    Household Member | Census | Wesley Earl Loghry
    5 April 1950 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    William appeared in the household of Wesley Earl Loghry in a census on 5 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    Residising at 118 S.W. Bell.
    1) Wesley E. Loghry, head, white, male, age 25, married, born in Iowa, worked 40 hours previous week, laborer, tire builder Firestone Manufacturing.
    2) Gladys I. Loghry, wife, white, female, age 23, married, born in Iowa, homemaker.
    3) Sandra L. Hill, step-daughter, white, female, age 6, born in Iowa.
    4) Linda K. Loghry, daughter, white, female, age 3, born in Iowa.
    5) Dennis R. Loghry, son, white, male, age 2, born in Iowa.
    6) May A. Butler, mother-in-law, white, female, age 52, wid., born in Iowa.
    7) William Thornton, brother-in-law, white, male, age 32, never married, born in Iowa, worked 40 hours previous week, tire weigher, Firestone Manufacturing.
    Citation: 2
  • 1957~44
    Residence
    1957 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He resided at 2800 E. 25th in 1957 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Thornton Wm M emp Firestone Tire & Rubber Co h2800 E 25th
    Citation: 10
  • 195744
    Death
    26 November 1957 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    William Martin Thornton died on 26 November 1957, at age 44, in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States, His death occurred at home after suffering a heart attack while taking a bath.
    Citations: 1,11
  • 1957
    Obituary
    27 November 1957 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    His obituary was published on 27 November 1957 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    Services for William Martin Thornton, 44, of 2800 E. Twenty-fifth st., who died of a heart attack at his home Tuesday, will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the Hamilton Funeral Home. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery.

    An employee of the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. plant, Mr. Thornton was a lifelong resident of Des Moines and was graduated from East High School in 1933. He was a member of East Gate Masonic Lodge and Local 310 of the United Rubber Workers.

    Surviving are his mother, Anna Thornton of Des Moines; two sisters, Mrs. Alta Johnson and Mrs. Gladys Loghry of Des Moines, and four brothers, Carl, Russell and Kenneth Thornton, all of Des Moines, and Virgil of Louisville, Ky.
    Citation: 1
  • 1957
    Mentioned in
    December 1957
    [He/She] was mentioned in: newspaper article, in December 1957.
    William Thornton, the unionist who made a national name for himself by covering more than 100 Iowa cities and towns on the O'Sullivan boycott died unexpectedly, Nov. 26.

    Brother Thornton acquired the nickname "Tornado" at the URW international headquarters for his extraordinary, whirlwind-like boycott coverage of Iowa unions and shoe repair shops. A week before his death he had made another check of the state to see if the boycott was still effective.

    Thornton had been a board member of Firestone URW Local 310 since 1954, and his friends in Des Moines and throughout the country deeply mourn his passing.

    Bill Thornton lived in the best tradition of American trade unionism. A quiet, dedicated, good-natured individual, he died as he had lived--in the service of his fellow man.
    Citation: 12
  • 1957
    Mentioned in
    6 December 1957 | Iowa, United States
    [He/She] was mentioned in a news article, on 6 December 1957, in Iowa, United States.
    Local 310 URWA suffered a severe loss in the sudden death of William Thornton on November 26. "Bill" had been a member of the local since its organization in October, 1945. He served the local union in several capacities, including steward, convention delegate, executive board member and special representative. His services as board member will be hard to replace, as Bill brought a keen insight into the problems that were part of board deliberations.

    He was best known throughout Iowa and the International Union for his outstanding work as Local 310's special O'Sullivan representative. On this special assignment Bill made many more friends among shoe repairmen and Union representatives. The job he did brought him recognition by the International Union. His complete report on the contacts he made was used by the International as a model for reports from other representatives.

    Bill died of a heart attack at the age of 44. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Anna M. Thornton; four brothers Carl, Kenneth, and Russell of Des Moines, and Virgil of Louisville, Kentucky; two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Loghry and Mrs. Alta Johnson, both of Des Moines.

    Bill served as a delegate from Local 310 to the Polk County Labor council and had one of the best attendance records of any delegate. His friends, numbering in the hundreds, were all deeply shocked by his sudden death and extended their sympathy to his family.

    One of the finest tributes paid Bill was by a fellow worker who said, "I made more people mad at me in one night than Bill did in his whole life."

    Bill was a member of the East Gate Masonic Lodge No. 630. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Harry L. Herlein of the Miller Evangelical United Brethren church. East Gate Lodge and Ascalon Chapter No. 139 conducted the masonic funeral service.
    Citation: 3
  • Last Edited: 16 July 2023 13:55:00

Citations

  1. [S399] Iowa. Des Moines.,  Des Moines Tribune, "W. M. Thornton Rites Set here," 27 Nov 1957, p. 13, col. 8.
  2. [S2230] IA, Polk County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 102-173, sheet 8, household 71, lines 11-17, (Wesley E. Loghry household), accessed 1 Apr 2022
  3. [S2523] Iowa.,  The Iowa Federationist, "Thornton," 6 Dec 1957.
  4. [S1421] "U.S. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947." Database and images., (https://www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 Jul 2019), William Martin Thornton; citing The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Iowa, 101/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box 503.
  5. [S417] "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935," database, FamilySearch, accessed 5 Oct 2022), Wm. M. Thornton, 1 May 1913; citing Iowa, United States; county district courts, Iowa; FHL microfilm 1,749,705.
  6. [S450] Iowa, Polk County, 1920 U.S. census, Ancestry, Digital images, T625, roll Polk County, Des Moines Ward 7, enumeration district (ED) 169, sheet 11, p. 213, dwelling 242
  7. [S452] Iowa, Polk County, 1925 State Census, population schedule, Des Moines, p. Polk County, line 69-77, Leroy Thornton; (http://ancestry.com)
  8. [S453] Iowa, Polk County, 1930 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T626, roll 677, Des Moimes, enumeration district (ED) 0069, sheet 40A, p. 40, dwelling 541
  9. [S431] Iowa, Polk County, 1940 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T627, roll 01196, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 100-131, sheet 11A, household 258, Ira Butler household, accessed 22 Apr 2018
  10. [S435] Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. 2011. Digital images., 1958: p. 1094;
  11. [S469] Hamilton's Funeral Home (Des Moines, Iowa), "Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, Index of Records, 1910-1984 Volume 2: L-Z"." Privately held by Iowa Genealogical Society, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Des Moines, IA. 1910=1984., William Thornton
  12. [S1810] "William Thornton," undated clipping from unidentified newspaper, in family papers of Gladys (Thornton) Loghry (Mrs. Wesley Loghry) of Des Moines, Iowa; inherited 2014 by her daughter Debra (Loghry) Jorgenson (Mrs. Roger Jorgenson) of Norwalk, Iowa.
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  • Relationship: Uncle of Debra Sue Loghry

Carl Roy Thornton1

M, #9, b. 30 January 1915, d. 23 September 1990

Parents

Family: Pauline Marie Jackson (b. 9 July 1917, d. 8 May 1989)

Bill, Doris, and Roy
  • Name Carl Leroy Thornton
    Citation: 2
  • Name Roy Thornton
  • 1915
    Birth
    30 January 1915 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citations: 3,4,5,1,6
  • 19204
    Household Member | Census | Roy Clinton Thornton
    8 January 1920 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Carl appeared in the household of Roy Clinton Thornton in the 1920 Federal census on 8 January 1920 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    1) Roy Thornton, head, home rented, male, white, age 34, married, can read and write, born in Iowa, father born in U.S., mother born in Missouri, speaks English, laborer, Camp Dodge.
    2) Mae Thornton, wife, female, white, age 25, married, can read and write, born in Iowa, father born in Missouri, mother born in Missouri, speaks English.
    3) William Thornton, son, male, white, age 6, single, born in Iowa, parents born in Iowa.
    4) Roy Thornton Jr., son, white, age 5, single, born in Iowa, parents born in Iowa.
    5) Russell Thornton, son, male, white, age 1 5/12, born in Iowa, parents born in Iowa.
    Citation: 7
  • 19259
    Household Member | Census | Roy Clinton Thornton
    1 January 1925 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Carl appeared in the household of Roy Clinton Thornton in the Iowa census on 1 January 1925 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    Citation: 8
  • 193015
    Household Member | Census | Roy Clinton Thornton
    19 April 1930 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Carl appeared in the household of Roy Clinton Thornton in the 1930 Federal census on 19 April 1930 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.

    1) Roy Thornton, head, home rented, male, white, age 43, married, marriage age 26, able to read and write, born in Iowa, father born in United States, mother born in United States, can speak English, labour, Ford Plant, is not a veteran.
    2) May Thornton, wife, female, age 36, married, marriage age 18, able to read and write, born in Iowa, father born in Missouri, mother born in Iowa.
    3) William Thornton, son, age 16, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    4) Roy Thornton, son, age 15, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    5) Russell Thornton, son, age 14, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    6) Virgil Thornton, son, age 9, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    7) Kenneth Thornton, son, age 7, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    8) Alta Thornton, daughter, age 5, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    9) Gladys Thornton, age 3 7/12, not attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    Citation: 9
  • 193721
    Marriage | Pauline Marie Jackson
    2 January 1937 | Memphis, Scotland, Missouri, United States
    Pauline Marie Jackson
    Age 19
    Birth 9 July 1917 | Downing, Schuyler, Missouri, United States
    Death: 8 May 1989 | Downing, Schuyler, Missouri, United States
    Citations: 10,11
  • 193924
    Residence
    4 December 1939 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He resided at 4400 block on E. 29th St. on 4 December 1939 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. The family home, which burned at 6:30 p.m., was a block outside the city limits. Mr. Thornton, a work projects administration worker, with his wife and two daughters, Eileen JOy, 23 months old, and Norma Jean, 3 months old, were away from home when the fire broke out. Neighbors were unsuccessful in an atempt to extinguish the blaze. The Thornton family, which had spent the afternoon at the home of Mr. Thornton's mother, arrived home just in time to see their dwelling, a one-room cottage, collapse in the flames.

    Neighbors had discovered the fire and were making efforts to check its spread when heat and sparks caused a gasoline pressure cooking store to explode. The explosion blocked further attempts to save th house."
    Citation: 12
  • 194025
    World War II Draft Registration
    16 October 1940 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    World War II Draft Registration: 16 October 1940, in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Carl Roy Thornton; age 25; birth date 30 Jan 1915 in Des Moines, Iowa; residing in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; employer W P A; weight 145; complexion dark; eyes blue; hair brown, height 5' 8"; next of kin Pauline Marie Thornton
    Citation: 4
  • 194126
    Divorce Filed | Pauline Marie Jackson
    1 October 1941 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Divorce Filed: 1 October 1941, in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Divorce petition was filed in the district court clerk's office between noon Tuesday (30 Sep 1941) and noon Wednesday (1 Oct 1941): Carl Roy Thornton vs. Pauline Marie Thornton
    Citation: 13
  • 1943~28
    Residence
    1943 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He resided at 1501 E 21st in 1943 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Thornton, Carl R (Pauline) toolstr US Rubber Co h 1501 E 21st
  • 1944~29
    Residence
    1944 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He resided at 1501 E. 21st St. in 1944 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. C Roy (Pauline) tool str U. S. Rubber Co h1501 E 21st St
    Citation: 14
  • 1946~31
    Residence
    1946 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He resided at 1927 Tichenor in 1946 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Thornton, Carl R (Pauline J) h 1927 Tichenor
    Citation: 15
  • 1950~35
    Residence
    1950 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He resided at 1927 Tichenor in 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Thornton, Carl R (Pauline) slsmn Omar Bky h1927 Tichenor
    Citation: 16
  • 195035
    Census
    6 April 1950 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He appeared on the census on 6 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Residing at 1927 Tichenor.

    1) Carl R. Thornton, head, white, male, 35, married, born in Iowa, worked 70 hours previous week as a bread salesman for baking company, was living in same house a year ago, parents born in U.S., completed 10th grade, worked 52 weeks in 1949 and earned $4,200.
    2) Pauline J. Thornton, wife, white, female, age 32, born in Missouri.
    3) Eileen J. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 12, born in Iowa.
    4) Norma J. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 10, born in Iowa.
    5) Kenneth F. Thornton, son, white, male, age 6, born in Iowa.
    6) William L. Thornton, son, white, male, age 4, born in Iowa.
    Citation: 1
  • 1954~39
    Residence
    1954 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He resided at 4225 Scott in 1954 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Thornton, Carl R (Pauline) slsmn Pepsi-Cola h rear 4225 Scott
    Citation: 17
  • 1958~43
    Residence
    1958 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He resided at 828 E 6th Ave in 1958 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Thornton Carl R slsmn Pepsi-Cola h828 E 6th av
    Citation: 18
  • 1960~45
    Residence
    1960 | Greenfield Plaza, Warren, Iowa, United States+
    He resided at 8008 Dema Drive in 1960 in Greenfield Plaza, Warren, Iowa, United States+.
  • 199075
    Death
    23 September 1990 | Greenfield Plaza, Warren, Iowa, United States+
    Carl Roy Thornton died on 23 September 1990, at age 75, in Greenfield Plaza, Warren, Iowa, United States+, home.
    Citations: 5,6
  • 1990
    Obituary
    26 September 1990 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    His obituary was published on 26 September 1990 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Carl Roy Thornton of 8008 Dema Drive, Greenfield Township, died of a heart ailment Sunday at home. He was 75. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Hamilton''s Funeral Home, with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

    Mr. Thornton, a lifelong Des Moines resident, retired as a route driver for Pepsi Cola.

    He is survived by two daughters, Eilene Lowthrope of Cypress, Calif., and Norma Olivas of Cedar Rapids; two sons, Kenneth of Huntington Beach, Calif. and William of Riverside, Calif.; two sisters, Gladys Loghry and Alda Johnson, both of Des Moines; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

    Friends may call after 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
    Citation: 6
  • Last Edited: 6 August 2023 10:52:00

Citations

  1. [S2230] IA, Polk County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 102-195A, sheet 15, household 144, Carl Thornton household, accessed 2 Apr 2022
  2. [S2211] "Iowa, U.S., Births (series) 1880-1904, 1921-1944 and Delayed Births (series), 1856-1940." Database and images., (https://www.ancestry.com : accessed 20 Nov 2022); entry for Eileen Joy Thornton's 1937 birth; citing Standard Certificate of Birth, Registered No. 3165.
  3. [S1162] Iowa State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; DGS: 10176644, Ancestry.com, Digital Images of Delayed Birth Certificates, Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1856-1940," delayed birth certificate 467536 (1942), Carl Roy Thornton, accessed 25 Jul 2019.
  4. [S1421] "U.S. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947." Database and images., (https://www.ancestry.com : accessed 25 Jul 2019), Carl Roy Thornton; citing The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Iowa, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 502.
  5. [S1381] Social Security Administration, "U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)," database, entry for Carl R. Thornton, 1990, accessed 14 Dec 2019
  6. [S303] Iowa. Des Moines., Des Moines Register, "Carl Roy Thornton," 26 Sep 1990, p. 15, col. 5; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 5 Jun 2020).
  7. [S450] Iowa, Polk County, 1920 U.S. census, Ancestry, Digital images, T625, roll Polk County, Des Moines Ward 7, enumeration district (ED) 169, sheet 11, p. 213, dwelling 242
  8. [S452] Iowa, Polk County, 1925 State Census, population schedule, Des Moines, p. Polk County, line 69-77, Leroy Thornton; (http://ancestry.com)
  9. [S453] Iowa, Polk County, 1930 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T626, roll 677, Des Moimes, enumeration district (ED) 0069, sheet 40A, p. 40, dwelling 541
  10. [S290] Visit with daughter Joy Thornton; information from Pauline's Bible.
  11. [S279] Missouri. Schuyler., Register of Marriage Licenses., register of marriage licenses 89, Thornton-Jackson, 1937; accessed 25 Jul 2019.
  12. [S303] Iowa. Des Moines., Des Moines Register, "Fires Ruin Homes of 2 WPA Families," 4 Dec 1939, p. 5, col. 1-3; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 5 Jun 2020).
  13. [S18] Iowa. Des Moines., Des Moines Tribune, "Divorce Petitions," 1 Oct 1941, p. 9, col. 2; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 18 Feb 2019).
  14. [S435] Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. 2011. Digital images., Des Moines Iowa City Directory 1944: p. 650;
  15. [S435] Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. 2011. Digital images., Des Moines Iowa City Directory 1946: p. 655;
  16. [S435] Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. 2011. Digital images., Des Moines Iowa City Directory 1950: p. 815;
  17. [S435] Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. 2011. Digital images., Des Moines Iowa City Directory 1954: p. 787;
  18. [S435] Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. 2011. Digital images., 1958: p. 1094;
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  • Relationship: Aunt of Debra Sue Loghry

Doris Lucille Thornton

F, #10, b. 15 November 1916, d. 11 May 1918

Parents

Bill, Doris, and Roy
  • Note
    (Medical):Duration of illness six days.
    Citation: 1
  • 1916
    Birth
    15 November 1916 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citations: 2,1
  • 19181
    Death
    11 May 1918 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Doris Lucille Thornton died on 11 May 1918, at age 1, at n/a, 1528 Buchanan St., Des Moines, Iowa, in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States, Larry Warren reports the date of death as May 10, 1918.
    Citations: 2,1
  • Last Edited: 13 July 2023 14:04:00

Citations

  1. [S465] Iowa. Polk., Death Certificates., death certificate no. 77-2984 (1918), Doris Lucile Thornton.
  2. [S424] Thornton, Manuscript, Subject: Thornton Descendants, File Number: Vol 1B; Type HU, Location N16/2/4
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  • Relationship: Uncle of Debra Sue Loghry

Russell Claude Thornton

M, #11, b. 19 August 1918, d. 20 February 1958

Parents

Family: Betty Louise Turner (b. 29 August 1922, d. 13 August 1987)

July 4, 1943
  • Note
    Larry Warren states in his research that Russel's middle name was Clinton. He says he was "referred to as Leland Russell Thornton in at least one source; however, his obituary listed his name as Russell C. Thornton." Russell attended East High School and was a member of the Miller Memorial Evangelical United Brethren Church.
  • 1918
    Birth
    19 August 1918 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citations: 1,2
  • 19201
    Household Member | Census | Roy Clinton Thornton
    8 January 1920 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Russell appeared in the household of Roy Clinton Thornton in the 1920 Federal census on 8 January 1920 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    1) Roy Thornton, head, home rented, male, white, age 34, married, can read and write, born in Iowa, father born in U.S., mother born in Missouri, speaks English, laborer, Camp Dodge.
    2) Mae Thornton, wife, female, white, age 25, married, can read and write, born in Iowa, father born in Missouri, mother born in Missouri, speaks English.
    3) William Thornton, son, male, white, age 6, single, born in Iowa, parents born in Iowa.
    4) Roy Thornton Jr., son, white, age 5, single, born in Iowa, parents born in Iowa.
    5) Russell Thornton, son, male, white, age 1 5/12, born in Iowa, parents born in Iowa.
    Citation: 3
  • 19256
    Household Member | Census | Roy Clinton Thornton
    1 January 1925 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Russell appeared in the household of Roy Clinton Thornton in the Iowa census on 1 January 1925 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    Citation: 4
  • 193011
    Household Member | Census | Roy Clinton Thornton
    19 April 1930 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Russell appeared in the household of Roy Clinton Thornton in the 1930 Federal census on 19 April 1930 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.

    1) Roy Thornton, head, home rented, male, white, age 43, married, marriage age 26, able to read and write, born in Iowa, father born in United States, mother born in United States, can speak English, labour, Ford Plant, is not a veteran.
    2) May Thornton, wife, female, age 36, married, marriage age 18, able to read and write, born in Iowa, father born in Missouri, mother born in Iowa.
    3) William Thornton, son, age 16, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    4) Roy Thornton, son, age 15, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    5) Russell Thornton, son, age 14, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    6) Virgil Thornton, son, age 9, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    7) Kenneth Thornton, son, age 7, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    8) Alta Thornton, daughter, age 5, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    9) Gladys Thornton, age 3 7/12, not attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    Citation: 5
  • 194021
    Household Member | Census | Ira Harrison Butler
    12 April 1940 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Russell appeared in the household of Ira Harrison Butler in the 1940 Federal census on 12 April 1940 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. 1) Ira Butler, residing at 1707 East Walnut, head of household, white male, age 47, married, born in Iowa, residing in same place in 1935, occupation cleanup man at the meat plant, income $300.
    2) May A. Butler, wife, age 46, born in Iowa, residing in same place in 1935.
    3) William M. Thornton, stepson, age 26, single, born in Iowa, occupation new worker, income $450.
    4) Russell C. Thornton, stepson, age 21, single, born in Iowa, hatchery man, income $300.
    5) Virgil F. Thornton, stepson, age 19, born in Iowa, attendant, income $230.
    6) Kenneth G. Thornton, stepson, age 17, born in Iowa, occupation new worker.
    7) Alta N. Thornton, stepdaughter, age 15, born in Iowa, attending school.
    8) Gladys I. Thornton, stepdaughter, age 13, born in Iowa, attending school, having completed the 8th grade.
    Citation: 6
  • 194123
    Marriage | Betty Louise Turner
    23 August 1941 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Betty Louise Turner
    Age 18
    Birth 29 August 1922 | Maple, Marion, Iowa, United States
    Death: 13 August 1987 | Plantation, Broward, Florida, United States
  • 1943~25
    Residence
    1943 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He resided at 1514 11th in 1943 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Thornton, Russel C (Betty) guard US Rubber h1514 11th
    Citation: 7
  • 195031
    Census
    19 April 1950 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He appeared on the census on 19 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Residing at 4412 S.W. 2nd.

    1) Russell Thornton, head, white, male, age 31, married, born in Iowa, worked 40 hours previous week, office clerk at farm implement.
    2) Betty Thornton, wife, white, female, age 27, married, born in Iowa, homemaker.
    3) Kay Louise Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 7, born in Iowa.
    4) Donna Jean Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 5, born in Iowa.
    5) Thomas Dean Thornton, son, white, male, age 2, born in Iowa.
    Citation: 8
  • 1958~40
    Residence
    1958 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He resided at 4412 SW 2d in 1958 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Thornton Russell C (Betty L) guard Solar Aircraft h4412 SW 2d
  • 195839
    Death
    20 February 1958 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Russell Claude Thornton died on 20 February 1958, at age 39, in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States, Cause of death was a heart attack.
    Citation: 9
  • 195839
    Mentioned in
    20 February 1958 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    [He/She] was mentioned in the newspaper, on 20 February 1958, in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Russell C. Thornton, 39, of 4412 S. W. Second st., was dead Thursday on arrival at Iowa Methodist Hospital after suffering a heart attack at his home.

    A lifelong resident of Des Moines, Mr. Thornton had been a guard at the Solar Aircraft Co. eight years. He had been ill since Sept. 1.

    Services are being arranged at the Hamilton Funeral Home.

    Survivors include his widow, Betty, and three children, Kay, 15, Donna, 13 and Thomas 10, at home.
    Citation: 10
  • 1958
    Obituary
    21 February 1958 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    His obituary was published on 21 February 1958 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    Services for Russell C. Thornton, 39, of 4412 S. W. Second st., a guard at Solar Aircraft Co., will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hamilton Funeral Home. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery.

    Mr. Thornton was dead of a heart attack on arrival Thursday at Iowa Methodist Hospital. A lifelong resident of Des Moines, he attended East High School and was a member of Miller Memorial Evangelical United Brethren Church.

    Surviving are his widow, Betty; three children, Kay, Donna and Tommy at home; three brothers, Carl and Kenneth of Des Moines and Virgil of Louisville, Ky.; two sisters, Mrs. Alta Johnson and Mrs. Gladys Loghry of Des Moines, and his mother, Mrs. Anna Thornton of Des Moines.
    Citation: 11
  • Last Edited: 13 July 2023 14:09:00

Citations

  1. [S424] Thornton, Manuscript, Subject: Thornton Descendants, File Number: Vol 1B; Type HU, Location N16/2/4
  2. [S417] "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935," database, FamilySearch, accessed 3 Apr 2016), Russell Thornton; GS Film Number 1749706, image number 00360.
  3. [S450] Iowa, Polk County, 1920 U.S. census, Ancestry, Digital images, T625, roll Polk County, Des Moines Ward 7, enumeration district (ED) 169, sheet 11, p. 213, dwelling 242
  4. [S452] Iowa, Polk County, 1925 State Census, population schedule, Des Moines, p. Polk County, line 69-77, Leroy Thornton; (http://ancestry.com)
  5. [S453] Iowa, Polk County, 1930 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T626, roll 677, Des Moimes, enumeration district (ED) 0069, sheet 40A, p. 40, dwelling 541
  6. [S431] Iowa, Polk County, 1940 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T627, roll 01196, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 100-131, sheet 11A, household 258, Ira Butler household, accessed 22 Apr 2018
  7. [S435] Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. 2011. Digital images., 1943: 647;
  8. [S2230] IA, Polk County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 77-7, sheet 19, household 217, Russell Thornton household, accessed 1 Apr 2022
  9. [S399] Iowa. Des Moines.,  Des Moines Tribune, "R. C. Thornton Rites Saturday," 21 Feb 1958, p. 11, col. 2.
  10. [S399] Iowa. Des Moines.,  Des Moines Tribune, "R. C. Thornton is Dead at 39," 20 Feb 1958, p. 29, col. 4.
  11. [S399] Iowa. Des Moines.,  Des Moines Tribune, "R. C. Thornton Riges Saturday," 21 Feb 1958, p. 11, col. 2.
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Virgil Franklin Thornton1,2

M, #12, b. 3 June 1920, d. 21 October 1962

Parents

Virgil Franklin Thornton
  • Residence
    Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States
  • 1920
    Birth
    3 June 1920 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citations: 1,3,4,2,5
  • 19254
    Household Member | Census | Roy Clinton Thornton
    1 January 1925 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Virgil appeared in the household of Roy Clinton Thornton in the Iowa census on 1 January 1925 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    Citation: 6
  • 19309
    Household Member | Census | Roy Clinton Thornton
    19 April 1930 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Virgil appeared in the household of Roy Clinton Thornton in the 1930 Federal census on 19 April 1930 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.

    1) Roy Thornton, head, home rented, male, white, age 43, married, marriage age 26, able to read and write, born in Iowa, father born in United States, mother born in United States, can speak English, labour, Ford Plant, is not a veteran.
    2) May Thornton, wife, female, age 36, married, marriage age 18, able to read and write, born in Iowa, father born in Missouri, mother born in Iowa.
    3) William Thornton, son, age 16, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    4) Roy Thornton, son, age 15, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    5) Russell Thornton, son, age 14, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    6) Virgil Thornton, son, age 9, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    7) Kenneth Thornton, son, age 7, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    8) Alta Thornton, daughter, age 5, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    9) Gladys Thornton, age 3 7/12, not attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    Citation: 7
  • 194019
    Household Member | Census | Ira Harrison Butler
    12 April 1940 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Virgil appeared in the household of Ira Harrison Butler in the 1940 Federal census on 12 April 1940 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. 1) Ira Butler, residing at 1707 East Walnut, head of household, white male, age 47, married, born in Iowa, residing in same place in 1935, occupation cleanup man at the meat plant, income $300.
    2) May A. Butler, wife, age 46, born in Iowa, residing in same place in 1935.
    3) William M. Thornton, stepson, age 26, single, born in Iowa, occupation new worker, income $450.
    4) Russell C. Thornton, stepson, age 21, single, born in Iowa, hatchery man, income $300.
    5) Virgil F. Thornton, stepson, age 19, born in Iowa, attendant, income $230.
    6) Kenneth G. Thornton, stepson, age 17, born in Iowa, occupation new worker.
    7) Alta N. Thornton, stepdaughter, age 15, born in Iowa, attending school.
    8) Gladys I. Thornton, stepdaughter, age 13, born in Iowa, attending school, having completed the 8th grade.
    Citation: 8
  • 194221
    Milit-Beg
    28 April 1942 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citation: 4
  • 194524
    Marriage | Sarah Elizabeth Miller
    27 January 1945 | Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States
    Sarah Elizabeth Miller
    Age ~33
    Birth 1912 | Kentucky, United States
    Death: 5 October 1987 | Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States
    Citations: 9,5
  • 194525
    Milit-End
    2 November 1945
    Citation: 4
  • 1949~29
    Residence
    1949 | Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States
    He resided at 885 Howland Avenue in 1949 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States. Thornton, Virgil F (Sarah E) pkr h 885 Howland av
    Citation: 10
  • 195029
    Census
    13 April 1950 | Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States
    He appeared on the census on 13 April 1950 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States. Residing at 885 Howland Avenue.

    1) Virgil Thorton, head, white, male, age 30, married, born in Iowa, packer at carbide company.
    2) Sally Thornton, wife, white, female, born in Kentucky, office worker at dairy.
    3) Allie Miller, mother-in-law, white, female, widowed, born in Kentucky, resided in same residence previous year, both parents born in the U.S.A.
    Citation: 9
  • 196242
    Residence
    October 1962 | Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States
    He resided at 3225 Stegner in October 1962 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States.
    Citation: 11
  • 196242
    Death
    21 October 1962 | Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States
    Citations: 1,12
  • 1962
    Obituary
    23 October 1962 | Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States
    His obituary was published on 23 October 1962 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States. Virgil Franklin Thornton, a production employee at Air Reduction Chemical & Carbide Company on Bells Lane, died Sunday at 10:10 p.m. at his home, 3225 Stegner. He was 42.

    He was a native of Des Moines, Iowa. He had been with the Air Reduction firm for 17 years. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II. He was a member of St. John's Methodist Church.

    Surviving are his wife, the former Sarah E. Miller; two sisters, Mrs. Alta Johnson and Mrs. Gladys Loghry, and a brother, Carl Thornton, all of Des Moines, and another brother, Kenneth Thornton, Altoona. Iowa.

    The body is at the Owen Suburban Chapel, 5317 Dixie Highway. The funeral will be Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at St. John's Church, 3105 Crums Lane. Burial will be in Louisville Memorial Gardens.
    Citation: 11
  • 1962
    Obituary
    24 October 1962 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    His obituary was published on 24 October 1962 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Virgil Thornton Rites in Kentucky

    Services for Virgil Thornton, 42, a former Des Moines resident, will be at 1:30 p.m. today in Louisville, Ky. Mr. Thornton died Sunday of a heart attack in Louisville, where he made his home.

    He was born and raised in Des Moines, attending East High School here. He left about 1942.

    Survivors include his wife, Sally; two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Loughry and Mrs. Alta Johnson, and two brothers, Carl and Kenneth, all of Des Moines
    Citation: 13
  • Last Edited: 6 August 2023 11:07:00

Citations

  1. [S467] Kentucky Department of Health, Ancestry.com Operations Inc., Digital Images of Death Certificates Ancestry.com, Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1963," death certificate 116 62 22832 (1962), Virgil Franklin Thornton, accessed 20 Jan 2017.
  2. [S2232] Kentucky, Jefferson County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Kentucky, enumeration district (ED) 122-153, sheet 4-5, household 32, Virgil Thorton household
  3. [S417] "Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935," database, FamilySearch, accessed 3 Apr 2016), Virgil Thornton; GS Film Number 1749706, image number 00655.
  4. [S1979] Iowa., "World War II Bonus Case Files, 1947-1954." Digital images., Virgil F. Thornton, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 8 Nov 2021)
  5. [S2429] "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954." Database with images., (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 5 Oct 2022); Virgil F Thornton and Sarah E Stover, 27 Jan 1945; citing Marriage, Louisville, Jefferson Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL micrivilm 1,943,731.
  6. [S452] Iowa, Polk County, 1925 State Census, population schedule, Des Moines, p. Polk County, line 69-77, Leroy Thornton; (http://ancestry.com)
  7. [S453] Iowa, Polk County, 1930 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T626, roll 677, Des Moimes, enumeration district (ED) 0069, sheet 40A, p. 40, dwelling 541
  8. [S431] Iowa, Polk County, 1940 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T627, roll 01196, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 100-131, sheet 11A, household 258, Ira Butler household, accessed 22 Apr 2018
  9. [S2232] Kentucky, Jefferson County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Kentucky, enumeration district (ED) 122-153, sheet 4-5, household 32, Virgil Thorton household, accessed 2 Apr 2022
  10. [S435] Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. 2011. Digital images., Louisville Kentucky, City Directory, 1949: 936;
  11. [S1691] Kentucky. Louisville., The courier-Journal, "Virgil F. Thornton," 23 Oct 1962, p. 11, col. 1; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 7 Jun 2020).
  12. [S303] Iowa. Des Moines., Des Moines Register, "Virgil Thornton Rites in Kentucky," 24 Oct 1962, p. 11; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 13 Jul 2023).
  13. [S303] Iowa. Des Moines., Des Moines Register, "Virgil Thornton," 24 Oct 1962, p. 11; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 6 Aug 2023).
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Kenneth George Thornton1,2,3,4

M, #13, b. 12 December 1922, d. 19 April 1988

Parents

Kenneth George Thornton
  • 1922
    Birth
    12 December 1922 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citations: 5,1,6,2,3,4
  • 19252
    Household Member | Census | Roy Clinton Thornton
    1 January 1925 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Kenneth appeared in the household of Roy Clinton Thornton in the Iowa census on 1 January 1925 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    Citation: 7
  • 19307
    Household Member | Census | Roy Clinton Thornton
    19 April 1930 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Kenneth appeared in the household of Roy Clinton Thornton in the 1930 Federal census on 19 April 1930 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.

    1) Roy Thornton, head, home rented, male, white, age 43, married, marriage age 26, able to read and write, born in Iowa, father born in United States, mother born in United States, can speak English, labour, Ford Plant, is not a veteran.
    2) May Thornton, wife, female, age 36, married, marriage age 18, able to read and write, born in Iowa, father born in Missouri, mother born in Iowa.
    3) William Thornton, son, age 16, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    4) Roy Thornton, son, age 15, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    5) Russell Thornton, son, age 14, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    6) Virgil Thornton, son, age 9, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    7) Kenneth Thornton, son, age 7, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    8) Alta Thornton, daughter, age 5, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    9) Gladys Thornton, age 3 7/12, not attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    Citation: 8
  • 194017
    Household Member | Census | Ira Harrison Butler
    12 April 1940 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Kenneth appeared in the household of Ira Harrison Butler in the 1940 Federal census on 12 April 1940 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. 1) Ira Butler, residing at 1707 East Walnut, head of household, white male, age 47, married, born in Iowa, residing in same place in 1935, occupation cleanup man at the meat plant, income $300.
    2) May A. Butler, wife, age 46, born in Iowa, residing in same place in 1935.
    3) William M. Thornton, stepson, age 26, single, born in Iowa, occupation new worker, income $450.
    4) Russell C. Thornton, stepson, age 21, single, born in Iowa, hatchery man, income $300.
    5) Virgil F. Thornton, stepson, age 19, born in Iowa, attendant, income $230.
    6) Kenneth G. Thornton, stepson, age 17, born in Iowa, occupation new worker.
    7) Alta N. Thornton, stepdaughter, age 15, born in Iowa, attending school.
    8) Gladys I. Thornton, stepdaughter, age 13, born in Iowa, attending school, having completed the 8th grade.
    Citation: 9
  • 194623
    Marriage | Lois Eleanor Clemons
    29 June 1946 | Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, United States
    Lois Eleanor Clemons
    Age 22
    Birth 13 January 1924 | State Center, Marshall, Iowa, United States
    Death: 10 March 2007 | Orlando, Orange, Florida, United States
  • 195027
    Census
    16 April 1950 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He appeared on the census on 16 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Residing at 3304 Madison.
    1) Kenneth Thornton, age 26, married, born in Iowa, employed as chauffeur for Veterans Hospital.
    2) Lois Thornton, age 26, wife, born in Iowa, clerical worker at Veterans Hospital.
    Citation: 2
  • 1988~66
    Residence
    1988 | Altoona, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He resided at 403 17th St. in 1988 in Altoona, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    Citation: 10
  • 198865
    Death
    19 April 1988 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citations: 6,3,4
  • 1988
    Obituary
    20 April 1988 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    His obituary was published on 20 April 1988 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    Kenneth G. Thornton, 65, of 403 17th St. S.W., Altoona, died Tuesday at Des Moines General Hospital, where he had undergone surgery for a heart ailment. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Hamilton's Funeral Home chapel. Private burial services will be Friday.

    Mr. Thornton was born in Des Moines and lived in Polk County all his life. He retired in 1972 as warehouse supervisor for the Veterans Administration and was a former member of Miller United Methodist Church.

    Survivors include his wife, Lois; a son, Ron of Kansas City, Mo.; a brother, Roy, and two sisters, Alta Johnson and Gladys Loghry, all of Des Moines.
    Citation: 4
  • Last Edited: 13 July 2023 14:15:00

Citations

  1. [S451] Iowa Department of Vital Statistics, Digital Images of Birth Certificates FamilySearch, Iowa, Birth Records, 1921-1942," Certificate No. 077-4418 (1922), Kenneth George Thornton, accessed 27 Mar 2019.
  2. [S2230] IA, Polk County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 102-10, sheet 83, household 29, lines 7-8, Kenneth Thornton household, accessed 18 May 2022
  3. [S2493] "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007," database, FamilySearch, accessed 20 Apr 2023), Kenneth George Thornton.
  4. [S303] Iowa. Des Moines., Des Moines Register, "Obituaries," 20 Apr 1988, p. 15, col. 3; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 13 Jul 2023).
  5. [S424] Thornton, Manuscript, Subject: Thornton Descendants, File Number: Vol 1B; Type HU, Location N16/2/4
  6. [S1381] Social Security Administration, "U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)," database, entry for Kenneth G. Thornton, 1988, accessed 14 Dec 2019
  7. [S452] Iowa, Polk County, 1925 State Census, population schedule, Des Moines, p. Polk County, line 69-77, Leroy Thornton; (http://ancestry.com)
  8. [S453] Iowa, Polk County, 1930 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T626, roll 677, Des Moimes, enumeration district (ED) 0069, sheet 40A, p. 40, dwelling 541
  9. [S431] Iowa, Polk County, 1940 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T627, roll 01196, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 100-131, sheet 11A, household 258, Ira Butler household, accessed 22 Apr 2018
  10. [S1463] Ancestry.com, "Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current," database on-line, Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, Ancestry.com, accessed 4 Dec 2019), Kenneth G. Thornton; citing The Des Moines Register; Publication Date 20 Apr 1988.
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Alta Neoma Thornton1,2

F, #14, b. 21 July 1924, d. 26 December 2010

Parents

Family: George E. Gaylord (b. about 1920)

Alta obit006
  • Name Alta Neomi Gaylord
    Citation: 3
  • Name Alta Neomi Thornton
  • 1924
    Birth
    21 July 1924 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citations: 4,1,2
  • 19250
    Household Member | Census | Roy Clinton Thornton
    1 January 1925 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Alta appeared in the household of Roy Clinton Thornton in the Iowa census on 1 January 1925 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    Citation: 5
  • 19305
    Household Member | Census | Roy Clinton Thornton
    19 April 1930 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Alta appeared in the household of Roy Clinton Thornton in the 1930 Federal census on 19 April 1930 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.

    1) Roy Thornton, head, home rented, male, white, age 43, married, marriage age 26, able to read and write, born in Iowa, father born in United States, mother born in United States, can speak English, labour, Ford Plant, is not a veteran.
    2) May Thornton, wife, female, age 36, married, marriage age 18, able to read and write, born in Iowa, father born in Missouri, mother born in Iowa.
    3) William Thornton, son, age 16, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    4) Roy Thornton, son, age 15, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    5) Russell Thornton, son, age 14, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    6) Virgil Thornton, son, age 9, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    7) Kenneth Thornton, son, age 7, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    8) Alta Thornton, daughter, age 5, attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    9) Gladys Thornton, age 3 7/12, not attending school, born in Iowa, both parents born in Iowa.
    Citation: 6
  • 194015
    Household Member | Census | Ira Harrison Butler
    12 April 1940 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Alta appeared in the household of Ira Harrison Butler in the 1940 Federal census on 12 April 1940 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. 1) Ira Butler, residing at 1707 East Walnut, head of household, white male, age 47, married, born in Iowa, residing in same place in 1935, occupation cleanup man at the meat plant, income $300.
    2) May A. Butler, wife, age 46, born in Iowa, residing in same place in 1935.
    3) William M. Thornton, stepson, age 26, single, born in Iowa, occupation new worker, income $450.
    4) Russell C. Thornton, stepson, age 21, single, born in Iowa, hatchery man, income $300.
    5) Virgil F. Thornton, stepson, age 19, born in Iowa, attendant, income $230.
    6) Kenneth G. Thornton, stepson, age 17, born in Iowa, occupation new worker.
    7) Alta N. Thornton, stepdaughter, age 15, born in Iowa, attending school.
    8) Gladys I. Thornton, stepdaughter, age 13, born in Iowa, attending school, having completed the 8th grade.
    Citation: 7
  • 194116
    Marriage | George E. Gaylord
    8 April 1941 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    George E. Gaylord
    Age ~21
    Birth about 1920 | Kansas, United States
    Death: | California, United States
    Citations: 3,8
  • 194116
    Marriage | Jack Donald Johnson
    8 April 1941 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Jack Donald Johnson
    Age 21
    Birth 22 June 1919 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Death: 3 November 1989 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citation: 9
  • 195025
    Household Member | Census | Jack Donald Johnson
    1 April 1950 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Alta appeared in the household of Jack Donald Johnson in a census on 1 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Residing at 1263 East 36th St.
    1) Jack D. Johnson, head, white, male, age 30, married, born in Iowa, worked 44 hours previous week as office manager at transportation company, resided in same residence during previous year, borh parents born in U.S., completed one year of college, worked 52 weeks previous year, earned $3,400, last year earned $350 from interest, diviends, veteran's allowances, pensions, rents, or other income (aside from earnings), served in U.S. Armed Forces during World War II.
    2) Alta N. Johnson, wife, white, female, age 25, married, born in Iowa, homemaker.
    3) Jack D. Johnson, son, white, male, age 1, born in Iowa.
    4) Georgia A. Gaylord, daughter, white, female, age 8, born in Iowa.
    Citation: 2
  • 201086
    Death
    26 December 2010 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citation: 4
  • Last Edited: 16 July 2023 13:55:00

Citations

  1. [S451] Iowa Department of Vital Statistics, Digital Images of Birth Certificates FamilySearch, Iowa, Birth Records, 1921-1942," Standard Certificate of Birth 077-9127 (1924), Alta Neoma Thornton, accessed 27 Mar 2019.
  2. [S2230] IA, Polk County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 102-200, sheet 30, household 310, lines 12-15, (Jack D. Johnson family)
  3. [S318] Compiler: Pioneer Sons & Daughters Genealogical Society, Polk County Iowa Marriages Book 37
  4. [S342] Social Security Administration, "U.S., Social Security Death Index," database on-line, entry for Alta N. Johnson, 2010, accessed 2 Dec 2018
  5. [S452] Iowa, Polk County, 1925 State Census, population schedule, Des Moines, p. Polk County, line 69-77, Leroy Thornton; (http://ancestry.com)
  6. [S453] Iowa, Polk County, 1930 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T626, roll 677, Des Moimes, enumeration district (ED) 0069, sheet 40A, p. 40, dwelling 541
  7. [S431] Iowa, Polk County, 1940 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T627, roll 01196, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 100-131, sheet 11A, household 258, Ira Butler household, accessed 22 Apr 2018
  8. [S319] Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing MI, USA, "Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952," database, Ancestry.com, accessed 2 Dec 2018), entry for George E. Gaylord and Hesta Mae Edwards' 5 Jun 1945 marriage.
  9. [S2431] "Iowa, Marriage Records, 1941-1951." database with images., (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 5 Oct 2022); George Gaylord, 1941.
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Baby Boy Thornton

U, #15, b. April 1929, d. 7 April 1929

Parents

  • 1929
    Birth
    April 1929 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
  • 1929~0
    Death
    7 April 1929 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citation: 1
  • Last Edited: 20 May 2019 09:41:00

Citations

  1. [S469] Hamilton's Funeral Home (Des Moines, Iowa), "Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, Index of Records, 1910-1984 Volume 2: L-Z"." Privately held by Iowa Genealogical Society, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Des Moines, IA. 1910=1984., Thornton, Baby Boy
  • Relationship: Son of Roger Jens Jorgenson
    Son of Debra Sue Loghry

Jason Robert Jorgenson

M, #17, b. 27 March 1978, d. 27 March 1978
Jason R. Jorgenson
  • 1978
    Birth
    27 March 1978 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citation: 1
  • 19780
    Death
    27 March 1978 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
  • Last Edited: 19 March 2024 10:58:00

Citations

  1. [S2] Personal knowledge of Debra Sue Jorgenson, [ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE]., Personal knowledge of birth of Jason Robert Jorgenson.
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