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  • Last Edited: 9 June 2020 11:49:00
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Edward M. Thornton1

M, #2477, b. 7 November 1935, d. 27 June 2005

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  • Name Edwin Martin Thornton
    Citation: 2
  • Marriage | Linda J.
    Linda J.
    Birth 4 April 1940 | California, United States
    Death: 18 April 2015 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citation: 3
  • Note
    Edward served in the U.S. Army. He worked with the Department of Transportation for 42 years, retiring as a Maintenance Supervisor. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and spending time at his cottage in Clear Lake.

    Mr. Thornton is survived by his wife, Linda; his son, Ryan Thornton; four sisters, Bonnie Pontisso, Shirley Havens, Karen Freeman, all of Des Moines, Wilma Johnson of Waterloo; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Barbara Wike, Patricia Wadsworth, Minnie Warner, and Colleen Knouf.
    Citation: 4
  • 1935
    Alt. Birth
    11 July 1935
    Citation: 2
  • 1935
    Birth
    7 November 1935 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citations: 4,1
  • 19404
    Household Member | Census | Irvin Martin Thornton
    8 April 1940 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Edward appeared in the household of Irvin Martin Thornton in the 1516 E. Madison Ave. census on 8 April 1940 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. 1) Irvin Thornton, age 45.
    2) Rose Thornton, age 32 (informant).
    3) Barbara A. Thornton, age 12.
    4) Bonnie J. Thornton, age 9; Colleen F. Thornton, age 8; Minnie M Thornton, age 7) Wilma N. Tornton, daughter, age 6.
    8) Edward M. Thornton, age 4.
    9) Patricia R. Thornton, age 3.
    Citation: 5
  • 195014
    Household Member | Census | Irvin Martin Thornton
    4 April 1950 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Edward appeared in the household of Irvin Martin Thornton in a census on 4 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Residing at 1516 E. Madison.

    1) Irwin M. Thornton, head, white, male, age 55, married, born in Iowa, occupation road maintenance for state highway commission.
    2) Rose E. Thornton, wife, wite, female, age 42, married, born in Iowa, homemaker.
    3) Bonny J. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 19, born in Iowa, working as stenographer for veterans administration.
    4) Coleen F. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 18, born in Iowa, working as waitress at drugstore.
    5) Minney M. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 17, born in Iowa.
    6) Wilma N. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 16, born in Iowa.
    7) Edward M. Thornton, son, white, male, age, 14, born in Iowa.
    8) Patty R. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 13, born in Iowa.
    9) Shirley J. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 7, born in Iowa.
    10) Karen K. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 6, born in Iowa.
    Citation: 1
  • 200569
    Death
    27 June 2005 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citation: 4
  • Last Edited: 1 April 2022 13:07:00

Citations

  1. [S2230] IA, Polk County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 102-182, sheet 6, household 50, Irwin M. Thornton household, accessed 1 Apr 2022
  2. [S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 2 May 2017, Edwin Martin Thornton, 77518398.
  3. [S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 2 May 2017, Linda J. Thornton, 145226652.
  4. [S990] Des Moines Register: Edward Thornton Obituary, Location: viewed online at desmoinesregister.com
  5. [S431] Iowa, Polk County, 1940 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T627, roll 1196, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 100-120, p. 5B, household 101, Irvin Thornton household, accessed 26 Nov 2019
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Barbara Ann Thornton1

F, #2478, b. 26 December 1927, d. 30 November 1988

Parents

  • Marriage | Robert W. Wike
    Robert W. Wike
    Birth 8 October 1925
    Death: 10 November 1994
  • Note
    She was a lifelong Des Moines resident and was a member of St. John's Catholic Church. She also was a member of the Highland Park American Legion Auxiliary.
  • 1927
    Birth
    26 December 1927 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citations: 2,1
  • 194012
    Household Member | Census | Irvin Martin Thornton
    8 April 1940 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Barbara appeared in the household of Irvin Martin Thornton in the 1516 E. Madison Ave. census on 8 April 1940 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. 1) Irvin Thornton, age 45.
    2) Rose Thornton, age 32 (informant).
    3) Barbara A. Thornton, age 12.
    4) Bonnie J. Thornton, age 9; Colleen F. Thornton, age 8; Minnie M Thornton, age 7) Wilma N. Tornton, daughter, age 6.
    8) Edward M. Thornton, age 4.
    9) Patricia R. Thornton, age 3.
    Citation: 3
  • 195022
    Household Member | Census | Robert W. Wike
    12 April 1950 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Barbara appeared in the household of Robert W. Wike in a census on 12 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    1) Robert Wike, age 24, relation to head of house - son (enumerated in the Arthur Wike household), married, born in Illinois, looking for work.
    2) Barbara Wike, age 22, daughter-in-law, born in Iowa.
    3) Linda Wike, age 2, granddaughter, born in Iowa.
    4) Nancy Wike, age 1, granddaughter, born in Iowa.
    Citation: 1
  • 198860
    Death
    30 November 1988 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citation: 4
  • Last Edited: 18 May 2022 14:35:00

Citations

  1. [S2230] IA, Polk County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 102-66, sheet 10, household 126, lines 4-7, (Robert Wike family), accessed 18 May 2022
  2. [S982] Polk County, Iowa Birth Records
  3. [S431] Iowa, Polk County, 1940 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T627, roll 1196, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 100-120, p. 5B, household 101, Irvin Thornton household, accessed 26 Nov 2019
  4. [S991] Des Moines Register, Location: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
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Robert W. Wike1,2

M, #2479, b. 8 October 1925, d. 10 November 1994
  • Marriage | Barbara Ann Thornton
    Barbara Ann Thornton
    Birth 26 December 1927 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Death: 30 November 1988 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
  • 1925
    Birth
    8 October 1925
    Citations: 1,2
  • 195024
    Census
    12 April 1950 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He appeared on the census on 12 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    1) Robert Wike, age 24, relation to head of house - son (enumerated in the Arthur Wike household), married, born in Illinois, looking for work.
    2) Barbara Wike, age 22, daughter-in-law, born in Iowa.
    3) Linda Wike, age 2, granddaughter, born in Iowa.
    4) Nancy Wike, age 1, granddaughter, born in Iowa.
    Citation: 2
  • 199469
    Death
    10 November 1994
    Citation: 1
  • Last Edited: 18 May 2022 14:38:00

Citations

  1. [S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 26 Nov 2019, Robert W. Wike (8 Oct 1925-10 Nov 1994), 187774250, citing Chapel Hill Gardens, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA: maintained by LNewsom (contributor 47708657).
  2. [S2230] IA, Polk County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 102-66, sheet 10, household 126, lines 4-7, (Robert Wike family), accessed 18 May 2022
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Delores Irene Thornton

F, #2489, b. 27 January 1929, d. 10 May 1929

Parents

  • 1929
    Birth
    27 January 1929 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citation: 1
  • 19290
    Death
    10 May 1929
    Citation: 2
  • Last Edited: 16 December 2019 07:03:00

Citations

  1. [S424] Thornton, Manuscript, Subject: Thornton Descendants, File Number: Vol 1B; Type HU, Location N16/2/4
  2. [S446] Hamilton Funeral Home Record, Des Moines, Iowa.
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Bonnie Jean Thornton1

F, #2490, b. 19 May 1930, d. 6 July 2006

Parents

East High School Yearbook
  • Marriage | Frank Joseph Pontisso
    Frank Joseph Pontisso
    Birth 24 July 1924 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Death: 17 November 2020 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
  • Note
    Bonnie lived in Des Moines at the time of her mother's death.
  • 1930
    Birth
    19 May 1930 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citations: 2,3,4,1
  • 19409
    Household Member | Census | Irvin Martin Thornton
    8 April 1940 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Bonnie appeared in the household of Irvin Martin Thornton in the 1516 E. Madison Ave. census on 8 April 1940 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. 1) Irvin Thornton, age 45.
    2) Rose Thornton, age 32 (informant).
    3) Barbara A. Thornton, age 12.
    4) Bonnie J. Thornton, age 9; Colleen F. Thornton, age 8; Minnie M Thornton, age 7) Wilma N. Tornton, daughter, age 6.
    8) Edward M. Thornton, age 4.
    9) Patricia R. Thornton, age 3.
    Citation: 5
  • 195019
    Household Member | Census | Irvin Martin Thornton
    4 April 1950 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Bonnie appeared in the household of Irvin Martin Thornton in a census on 4 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Residing at 1516 E. Madison.

    1) Irwin M. Thornton, head, white, male, age 55, married, born in Iowa, occupation road maintenance for state highway commission.
    2) Rose E. Thornton, wife, wite, female, age 42, married, born in Iowa, homemaker.
    3) Bonny J. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 19, born in Iowa, working as stenographer for veterans administration.
    4) Coleen F. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 18, born in Iowa, working as waitress at drugstore.
    5) Minney M. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 17, born in Iowa.
    6) Wilma N. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 16, born in Iowa.
    7) Edward M. Thornton, son, white, male, age, 14, born in Iowa.
    8) Patty R. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 13, born in Iowa.
    9) Shirley J. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 7, born in Iowa.
    10) Karen K. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 6, born in Iowa.
    Citation: 1
  • 200676
    Obituary
    July 2006 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Her obituary was published in July 2006 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Bonnie Pontisso, 76, unexpectedly passed into the arms of our Lord on July 6, 2006, while being treated at Methodist Medical Center for a heart condition.

    She leaves behind her beloved husband of 52 years, Frank Pontisso; and daughters, Lisa (Des Moines), Diane and husband Jack Gustafson (Tierre Verde, Florida), Debra (Washington, D.C.); her very, very special granddaughter, Christina; and sisters, Wilma Johnson, Karen Freeman and Shirley Havens.

    Bonnie would tell you herself that she lived a very full and blessed life. She was born on May 19, 1930, to Irvin and Rose Thornton. She was the second oldest of a total of nine Thornton siblings: Barb, Wilma, Colleen, Minnie, Patty, Karen, Shirley, and Eddie and they were (and are) incredibly devoted to each other.

    Bonnie retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Des Moines and always had extremely fond memories of her co-workers. She loved to travel and gardening was her passion. Over the past 50 years, Bonnie's home was a popular gathering place for family and friends. She was an absolute pro at entertaining and making anyone who walked through her door feel most welcomed! She could throw on a pot of coffee in two seconds flat and, before you knew it, she would be plying you with food and sweets. A frequent Bonnie-mantra was, "Are you sure you won't have another piece?" She always looked forward to bowling with Frank and her league, lunch with her friends, and meeting with her bunko group.

    All in all, Bonnie was devoted to her family and friends. There is no doubt that if Bonnie was writing this obituary, she would want all of you to know that she loved each and every one of you very much and, in return, she knows you loved her as well.

    Burial to follow at Glendale Cemetery.
    Citation: 2
  • 200676
    Death
    6 July 2006 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    She died on 6 July 2006, at age 76, in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States, Bonnie Pontisso, 76, unexpectedly passed into the arms of our Lord on July 6, 2006, while being treated at Methodist Medical Center for a heart condition.

    She leaves behind her beloved husband of 52 years, Frank Pontisso; and daughters, Lisa (Des Moines), Diane and husband Jack Gustafson (Tierre Verde, Florida), Debra (Washington, D.C.); her very, very special granddaughter, Christina; and sisters, Wilma Johnson, Karen Freeman and Shirley Havens.

    Bonnie would tell you herself that she lived a very full and blessed life. She was born on May 19, 1930, to Irvin and Rose Thornton. She was the second oldest of a total of nine Thornton siblings: Barb, Wilma, Colleen, Minnie, Patty, Karen, Shirley, and Eddie and they were (and are) incredibly devoted to each other.

    Bonnie retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Des Moines and always had extremely fond memories of her co-workers. She loved to travel and gardening was her passion. Over the past 50 years, Bonnie’s home was a popular gathering place for family and friends. She was an absolute pro at entertaining and making anyone who walked through her door feel most welcomed! She could throw on a pot of coffee in two seconds flat and, before you knew it, she would be plying you with food and sweets. A frequent Bonnie-mantra was, "Are you sure you won’t have another piece?" She always looked forward to bowling with Frank and her league, lunch with her friends, and meeting with her bunko group.

    All in all, Bonnie was devoted to her family and friends. There is no doubt that if Bonnie was writing this obituary, she would want all of you to know that she loved each and every one of you very much and, in return, she knows you loved her as well.

    To honor and celebrate the life of this incredible woman, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, you are cordially invited to greet the family from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 9, at Iles Funeral Homes -Westover Chapel where a vigil service will be held at 5 p.m. A funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Monday, July 10, at St. Mary of Nazareth Catholic Church with burial to follow at Glendale Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
    Citations: 6,4
  • Last Edited: 1 April 2022 13:06:00

Citations

  1. [S2230] IA, Polk County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 102-182, sheet 6, household 50, Irwin M. Thornton household, accessed 1 Apr 2022
  2. [S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 2 May 2017, Bonnie Thornton Pontisso, 14907944.
  3. [S237] MyHeritage.com [online database]. Lehi, UT, USA: MyHeritage (USA) Inc., MyHeritage Family Trees., accessed 7 Nov 2019), Linebach Web Site managed by Sammi Linebach
  4. [S1381] Social Security Administration, "U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)," database, entry for Bonnie J. Pontisso, 2006, accessed 14 Dec 2019
  5. [S431] Iowa, Polk County, 1940 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T627, roll 1196, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 100-120, p. 5B, household 101, Irvin Thornton household, accessed 26 Nov 2019
  6. [S992] Des Moines Register: Obituaries, Location: Des Moines, Iowa
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Frank Joseph Pontisso1,2

M, #2491, b. 24 July 1924, d. 17 November 2020
  • Marriage | Bonnie Jean Thornton
    Bonnie Jean Thornton
    Birth 19 May 1930 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Death: 6 July 2006 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
  • 1924
    Birth
    24 July 1924 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citations: 1,2
  • 202096
    Death
    17 November 2020 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citation: 2
  • Last Edited: 8 November 2021 11:02:00

Citations

  1. [S1979] Iowa., "World War II Bonus Case Files, 1947-1954." Digital images., Frank J. Pontisso, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 8 Nov 2021)
  2. [S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 8 Nov 2021, Frank Joseph Pontisso (24 Jul 1924-17 Nov 2020), 219120197, citing Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines, Iowa, Polk County, Iowa, USA; maintained by Jean (contributor 47905531).
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Colleen Faye Thornton1

F, #2492, b. 20 July 1931, d. 29 July 2004

Parents

  • 1931
    Birth
    20 July 1931 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citations: 2,1
  • 19408
    Household Member | Census | Irvin Martin Thornton
    8 April 1940 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Colleen appeared in the household of Irvin Martin Thornton in the 1516 E. Madison Ave. census on 8 April 1940 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. 1) Irvin Thornton, age 45.
    2) Rose Thornton, age 32 (informant).
    3) Barbara A. Thornton, age 12.
    4) Bonnie J. Thornton, age 9; Colleen F. Thornton, age 8; Minnie M Thornton, age 7) Wilma N. Tornton, daughter, age 6.
    8) Edward M. Thornton, age 4.
    9) Patricia R. Thornton, age 3.
    Citation: 3
  • 195018
    Household Member | Census | Irvin Martin Thornton
    4 April 1950 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Colleen appeared in the household of Irvin Martin Thornton in a census on 4 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Residing at 1516 E. Madison.

    1) Irwin M. Thornton, head, white, male, age 55, married, born in Iowa, occupation road maintenance for state highway commission.
    2) Rose E. Thornton, wife, wite, female, age 42, married, born in Iowa, homemaker.
    3) Bonny J. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 19, born in Iowa, working as stenographer for veterans administration.
    4) Coleen F. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 18, born in Iowa, working as waitress at drugstore.
    5) Minney M. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 17, born in Iowa.
    6) Wilma N. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 16, born in Iowa.
    7) Edward M. Thornton, son, white, male, age, 14, born in Iowa.
    8) Patty R. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 13, born in Iowa.
    9) Shirley J. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 7, born in Iowa.
    10) Karen K. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 6, born in Iowa.
    Citation: 1
  • 195321
    Marriage | Richard D. Knouf
    10 January 1953
    Richard D. Knouf
    Age 21
    Birth 3 March 1931 | Norwalk, Warren, Iowa, United States
    Death: 24 November 2006
    Citation: 4
  • 200473
    Death
    29 July 2004 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    She died on 29 July 2004, at age 73, in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States, Colleen Knouf, 73, died Thursday, July 29, 2004 at InTrust Taylor House. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 31 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

    Colleen was born July 20, 1931 and lived her entire life in Des Moines. She worked as a laborer for Hiland Potato Chips and enjoyed gambling at Prairie Meadows. Colleen loved her animals and her cottage in Clear lake.

    She is survived by her husband Richard Knouf of Des Moines; son, Robert (Cynthia) Knouf of Des Moines; daughter, Pamela (Tim) John of Norwalk; brother, Ed Thornton of Des Moines; sisters Bonnie Pontisso, Karen Freeman, Shirley Havens, all of Des Moines and Wilma Johnson of Waterloo; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rose and Irvin Thornton; sisters, Barbara Wike, Patricia Watson and Minnie Warner; and granddaughter, Dustiann Knouf.

    Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Taylor House.
    Citation: 5
  • Last Edited: 1 April 2022 13:06:00

Citations

  1. [S2230] IA, Polk County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 102-182, sheet 6, household 50, Irwin M. Thornton household, accessed 1 Apr 2022
  2. [S993] Des Moines Register: Obituaries--Colleen Knouf, Location: Des Moines, Iowa
  3. [S431] Iowa, Polk County, 1940 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T627, roll 1196, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 100-120, p. 5B, household 101, Irvin Thornton household, accessed 26 Nov 2019
  4. [S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 2 May 2017, Colleen Faye Thornton Knouf, 155097674.
  5. [S993] Des Moines Register: Obituaries--Colleen Knouf, Location: Des Moines, Iowa, Age 73
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Richard D. Knouf1,2

M, #2493, b. 3 March 1931, d. 24 November 2006
  • 1931
    Birth
    3 March 1931 | Norwalk, Warren, Iowa, United States
    Citations: 1,2
  • 195019
    Census
    14 April 1950 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    He appeared on the census on 14 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
    Richard D. Knouf, son, age 19, never married, birth place Iowa, baker.
    Citation: 2
  • 195321
    Marriage | Colleen Faye Thornton
    10 January 1953
    Colleen Faye Thornton
    Age 21
    Birth 20 July 1931 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Death: 29 July 2004 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citation: 3
  • 200675
    Death
    24 November 2006
    Citation: 1
  • Last Edited: 13 May 2022 10:56:00

Citations

  1. [S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 2 May 2017, Richard D. Knouf, 155097809.
  2. [S2230] IA, Polk County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 102-201, sheet 79, household line 24, Richard D. Knouf, accessed 13 May 2022
  3. [S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 2 May 2017, Colleen Faye Thornton Knouf, 155097674.
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  • Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Minnie Mae Thornton1

F, #2495, b. 30 April 1932, d. 24 November 2002

Parents

  • Name Minnie Warner
  • Note
    Minnie lived in Des Moines at the time of her mother's death and in Middle Amana, Iowa at the time of her father's death.
  • 1932
    Birth
    30 April 1932 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citations: 2,3,1
  • 19320
    Alt. Birth
    19 August 1932 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citation: 4
  • 19320
    Alt. Birth
    31 August 1932 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citation: 5
  • 19407
    Household Member | Census | Irvin Martin Thornton
    8 April 1940 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Minnie appeared in the household of Irvin Martin Thornton in the 1516 E. Madison Ave. census on 8 April 1940 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. 1) Irvin Thornton, age 45.
    2) Rose Thornton, age 32 (informant).
    3) Barbara A. Thornton, age 12.
    4) Bonnie J. Thornton, age 9; Colleen F. Thornton, age 8; Minnie M Thornton, age 7) Wilma N. Tornton, daughter, age 6.
    8) Edward M. Thornton, age 4.
    9) Patricia R. Thornton, age 3.
    Citation: 6
  • 195017
    Household Member | Census | Irvin Martin Thornton
    4 April 1950 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Minnie appeared in the household of Irvin Martin Thornton in a census on 4 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Residing at 1516 E. Madison.

    1) Irwin M. Thornton, head, white, male, age 55, married, born in Iowa, occupation road maintenance for state highway commission.
    2) Rose E. Thornton, wife, wite, female, age 42, married, born in Iowa, homemaker.
    3) Bonny J. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 19, born in Iowa, working as stenographer for veterans administration.
    4) Coleen F. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 18, born in Iowa, working as waitress at drugstore.
    5) Minney M. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 17, born in Iowa.
    6) Wilma N. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 16, born in Iowa.
    7) Edward M. Thornton, son, white, male, age, 14, born in Iowa.
    8) Patty R. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 13, born in Iowa.
    9) Shirley J. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 7, born in Iowa.
    10) Karen K. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 6, born in Iowa.
    Citation: 1
  • 200270
    Death
    24 November 2002 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citation: 2
  • Last Edited: 1 April 2022 13:06:00

Citations

  1. [S2230] IA, Polk County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 102-182, sheet 6, household 50, Irwin M. Thornton household, accessed 1 Apr 2022
  2. [S994] Social Security Death Index, Subject: Minnie Warner, Series: Ancestry.com, File Number: 480-36-8582
  3. [S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 2 May 2017, Minnie Mae Warner, 60962240.
  4. [S414] Ancestry.com, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, Minnie Mae Thornton, birth date 19 Aug 1932
  5. [S237] MyHeritage.com [online database]. Lehi, UT, USA: MyHeritage (USA) Inc., MyHeritage Family Trees., accessed 7 Nov 2019), Linebach Web Site managed by Sammi Linebach
  6. [S431] Iowa, Polk County, 1940 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T627, roll 1196, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 100-120, p. 5B, household 101, Irvin Thornton household, accessed 26 Nov 2019
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  • Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Patricia Rosetta Thornton1

F, #2497, b. 30 January 1937, d. 7 March 1999

Parents

  • Name Patty Thornton
  • Note
    Patty lived in Des Moines at the time of her mother's death. She was employed as a production worker at Woodford Manufacturing Company. Her sister Barbara's obituary in 1988 states Patty's surname was Watson and that she was living in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
  • 1937
    Birth
    30 January 1937 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citations: 2,1
  • 19403
    Household Member | Census | Irvin Martin Thornton
    8 April 1940 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Patricia appeared in the household of Irvin Martin Thornton in the 1516 E. Madison Ave. census on 8 April 1940 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. 1) Irvin Thornton, age 45.
    2) Rose Thornton, age 32 (informant).
    3) Barbara A. Thornton, age 12.
    4) Bonnie J. Thornton, age 9; Colleen F. Thornton, age 8; Minnie M Thornton, age 7) Wilma N. Tornton, daughter, age 6.
    8) Edward M. Thornton, age 4.
    9) Patricia R. Thornton, age 3.
    Citation: 3
  • 195013
    Household Member | Census | Irvin Martin Thornton
    4 April 1950 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Patricia appeared in the household of Irvin Martin Thornton in a census on 4 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Residing at 1516 E. Madison.

    1) Irwin M. Thornton, head, white, male, age 55, married, born in Iowa, occupation road maintenance for state highway commission.
    2) Rose E. Thornton, wife, wite, female, age 42, married, born in Iowa, homemaker.
    3) Bonny J. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 19, born in Iowa, working as stenographer for veterans administration.
    4) Coleen F. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 18, born in Iowa, working as waitress at drugstore.
    5) Minney M. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 17, born in Iowa.
    6) Wilma N. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 16, born in Iowa.
    7) Edward M. Thornton, son, white, male, age, 14, born in Iowa.
    8) Patty R. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 13, born in Iowa.
    9) Shirley J. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 7, born in Iowa.
    10) Karen K. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 6, born in Iowa.
    Citation: 1
  • 1987~50
    Residence
    1987 | Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, United States
    She had a residence in 1987 in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, United States.
    She resided at 5535 Mosca Pass Court.
    Citation: 4
  • 199962
    Obituary
    March 1999 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Her obituary was published in March 1999 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Patricia Rosetta Watson,62 of 1446 E 21st ST.died of a Cerebral hemmorage Sunday at Mercy Medical Center.Services will be at 2;30 p.m. Wednesday at Hamilton's Funeral Home. Burial will be at Berwick Cemetery.

    Mrs.,Watson a clerk for the U.S. Post Office,was born in Des Moines and lived in Colorado Springs and Las Vegas before moving back to Des Moines. She was a member of Postal Union,and a past member of Machinist Union.

    She is survived by her husband,Joe; a son, Craig Wadsworth of Des Moines,two daughters,Brenda Jayne and Kathy Jayne,both of Des Moines; two step daughters, JoAnn of Altoona and Patty of Missouri; a stepson,Tom of Knoxville, six sisters; Wilma Johnson of Waterloo,and Colleen Knouf, Karen Freeman, Bonnie Pontisso, Minnie Warner and Shirley Havens, all of Des Moines, a brother Ed Thornton of Des Moines,11 grandchildren,10 step grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.
    Citation: 5
  • 199962
    Death
    7 March 1999 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
    Citation: 2
  • Last Edited: 1 April 2022 13:07:00

Citations

  1. [S2230] IA, Polk County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 102-182, sheet 6, household 50, Irwin M. Thornton household, accessed 1 Apr 2022
  2. [S995] Social Security Death Index, Subject: Patricia R. Watson, Series: Ancestry.com, File Number: 485-36-4944, Patricia R. Watson, last residence 50317 Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
  3. [S431] Iowa, Polk County, 1940 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T627, roll 1196, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 100-120, p. 5B, household 101, Irvin Thornton household, accessed 26 Nov 2019
  4. [S996] U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1, Original data: Voter Registration Lists, Public Record Filings, Historical Residential Records, and Other Household Database Litings.
  5. [S997] Wadsworth, Craig, E-mail correspondence with Debra Jorgenson. Privately held by Jorgenson, [(E-ADDRESS) & MAILING ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Craig Wadsworth, Des Moines, Iowa [(E-ADDRESS) FOR PRIVATE USE,] to Debra Jorgenson, e-mail<; privately held by Jorgenson, [(E-ADDRESS) & MAILING ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Des Moines, Iowa., 16 Sep 2007>, "Moms Obituary,"
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