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Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Karen Kay Thornton¹

F, #2501, b. 16 February 1944, d. 30 September 2011

Parents

Father: Irvin Martin Thornton (b. 15 August 1894, d. 3 August 1971)
Mother: Rose Ellen McNeeley (b. 9 March 1908, d. 19 December 1984)

Note
Karen lived in Des Moines at the time of her mother's death. She was employed by the Telephone Company as a Report Analysis.
1944
Birth
16 February 1944 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Citations: 2,3
19506
Household Member | Census | Irvin Martin Thornton
4 April 1950 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Karen 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
1993~49
Residence
1993 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
She resided at 3208 Indianapolis Avenue in 1993 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Karen K. Freeman, born 16 Feb 1944.
Citation: 4
201167
Death
30 September 2011 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Citations: 5,3

Last Edited: 1 April 2022 13:08:00

Citations

[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
[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 2 May 2017, Karen Kay Thornton Freeman, 77477726.
[S1381] Social Security Administration, "U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)," database, entry for Karen Kay Freeman, 2011, accessed 13 Dec 2019
[S1169] "U.S. Public Records Index," database, MyHeritage.com, accessed 26 Nov 2019), Karen K. Freeman; citing Voter Registration Lists, Public Record Filings, Historical Residential Records, and Other Household Database Listings.
[S998] Des Moines Register (on-line): Karen Kay Thornton Freeman Obituary, Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Roy Milton Hennick^1,2

M, #2504, b. 11 September 1931, d. 8 June 2013

1931
Birth
11 September 1931 | Iowa, United States
Citation: 1
201381
Obituary
June 2013 | Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa, United States
His obituary was published in June 2013 in Waterloo, Black Hawk, Iowa, United States. WATERLOO — Roy Milton "Milt" Hennick, 81, formerly of Maxwell and Waterloo, died Saturday, June 8 in Las Vegas. He was born Sept. 11, 1931, son of Roy Winfred Hennick and Dorothy Lavone Warrell of Maxwell. He married Wilma Naomi Thornton in Des Moines on May 2, 1953, and they divorced in 1977. He attended Ellsworth Community College. Mr. Hennick started his banking career at the Iowa Des Moines National Bank. He moved to Waterloo in 1960 when he became the auditor of the National Bank of Waterloo. He was later promoted to senior vice president and assisted in launching "Bank Easy", the first line ATM's in Iowa. He was later named as branch manager of the National Bank in Indianola, and then moved to Maxwell upon his retirement. In 1997 he moved to Las Vegas. Survived by: his daughter, Denise (Bob) Dunn of Waterloo; two sons, Mark of Waterloo and Mike (Denise) of Pleasant Hill; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Linda (Perry) Robertson of Maxwell and Norma Hollander of Nevada; many nieces and nephews; his long-time companion, Joyce Robertson of Las Vegas, her children, Tammi Soto, Michelle Lee and William Angellotti, five stepgrandchildren and two stepgreat-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: four brothers, Richard Bell, Norman, Robert and Marion Hennick; and an infant sister, Susan.
Celebration of life service: will be held after graveside services being arranged in Maxwell. Per his wishes, he was cremated. Memorials: may be directed to the family. Milt's humor and small town friendliness were lifelong assets in forming relationships at work and in life. His smile and his friendliness to others will be greatly missed.
WCF Courier.com
Citation: 3
201381
Death
8 June 2013 | Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada, United States
Citation: 1

Last Edited: 20 July 2023 12:25:00

Citations

[S1463] Ancestry.com, "Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current," database on-line, Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, Ancestry.com, accessed 26 Nov 2019), Wilma Thornton; citing The Des Moines Register; Publication Date 30 Jun 213; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/113747945/?article=8cd3d8dc-0403-4fcf-956d-b77138c95718&focus=0.49829075,0.03565962,0.652351,0.19391331&xid=2378.
[S303] Iowa. Des Moines., Des Moines Register, "Miss Thornton Is Married," 4 May 1953, p. 8, col. 7; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 20 Jul 2023).
[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 26 Nov 2019, Roy Milton "Milt" Hennick (11 Sep 1931-8 Jun 2013), 112428674, citing Maxwell Cemetery, Maxwell, Story County, Iowa, USA; maintained by John Williams (contributor 47068606).

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Elsie Bernice Ruby¹

F, #2507, b. 11 July 1900, d. 22 January 1990

Parents

Father: Jacob Ruby
Mother: Susie Wiseman Collins

Family: Clifford Harold Thornton (b. 6 May 1897, d. 26 February 1962)

LaVay Louise Thornton+ (b. 23 October 1918, d. 14 December 2004)
Jacob Martin Thornton+ (b. 25 June 1920, d. 23 September 1991)
Edna Rebecca Thornton (b. 3 September 1922, d. 26 October 1924)
Leona Arlene Thornton+ (b. 3 November 1931, d. 23 January 2000)

Name Elsie Bernice Thornton
Citation: 2
Note
Elsie lived most of her life in Des Moines, where she was a member of the Bloomfield United Methodist Church.
1900
Birth
11 July 1900 | Ollie, Keokuk, Iowa, United States
Citations: 3,4
191717
Marriage | Clifford Harold Thornton
3 October 1917 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Clifford Harold Thornton
Age 20
Birth 6 May 1897 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Death: 26 February 1962 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Elsie Bernice Ruby and Clifford Harold Thornton were married on 3 October 1917 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States, Date could also be October 13, 1917.
Citation: 2
192019
Household Member | Census | Clifford Harold Thornton
19 January 1920 | Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa, United States
Elsie appeared in the household of Clifford Harold Thornton in a census on 19 January 1920 in Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa, United States. 1) Clifford Thornton, 1253 E. 16th St., head, rents, male, white, age 22, married, able to read and write, born in Iowa, father and mother born in Iowa, employed as cutter in the tire industry.
2) Bernice Thornton, wife, female, white, age 19, born in Iowa as were both parents.
3) La Val Thornton, daughter, age 1 year 6 months, born in Iowa as were both parents.
4) Edward Thornton, brother, male, age 44, single, born in Iowa as were both parents, employed as a laborer doing odd jobs.
5) Irvin Thornton, brother, age 26, single, born in Iowa as were both parents, employed as mechanic at carriage company.
Citations: 4,5
195049
Household Member | Census | Clifford Harold Thornton
4 April 1950 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Elsie appeared in the household of Clifford Harold Thornton in a census on 4 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Residing at 1500 E. Madison.

1) Clifford H. Thornton, head, white, male, age 53, married, born in Iowa, custodian at farm machinery plant.
2) Bernice E. Thornton, wife, white, female, age 48, born in Iowa.
3) Leona E.Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 18, born in Iowa, working as seamstress at hosiery mill.
Citation: 6
199089
Death
22 January 1990 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Citation: 1

Last Edited: 3 August 2023 09:43:00

Citations

[S303] Iowa. Des Moines., Des Moines Register, "Obituaries: Elsie B. Thornton," 24 Jan 1990, p. 15, col. 3; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 3 Aug 2023).
[S8] Compiler: Pioneer Sons & Daughters Genealogical Society, Polk County Iowa Marriages 1846-1866, Volume 18
[S691] Social Security Death Index 1937 - 1995
[S450] Iowa, Polk County, 1920 U.S. census, Ancestry, Digital images, T625, roll 509, Des Moines Ward 6, enumeration district (ED) 158, p. 13A, dwelling 195, family 196, Cliforrd Thornton household, accessed 14 Jan 2018
[S390] Hamiltons Funeral Home, "Services." images., (http://www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com : accessed 26 Oct 2020); Clifford "Thunder" Thornton; http://www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com/services/services_detail.aspx?rid=11671.
[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

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Jacob Ruby

M, #2508

Family: Susie Wiseman Collins

Elsie Bernice Ruby+ (b. 11 July 1900, d. 22 January 1990)

Marriage | Susie Wiseman Collins
Susie Wiseman Collins

Last Edited: 15 November 2015 16:53:00

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Susie Wiseman Collins

F, #2509

Family: Jacob Ruby

Elsie Bernice Ruby+ (b. 11 July 1900, d. 22 January 1990)

Marriage | Jacob Ruby
Jacob Ruby

Last Edited: 15 November 2015 16:53:00

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Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

LaVay Louise Thornton¹

F, #2510, b. 23 October 1918, d. 14 December 2004

Parents

Father: Clifford Harold Thornton (b. 6 May 1897, d. 26 February 1962)
Mother: Elsie Bernice Ruby (b. 11 July 1900, d. 22 January 1990)

Family: Vernon ("Vernie") Korth (b. 9 February 1918, d. 13 August 1997)

Judith Lavonne Korth (b. 30 June 1940, d. 9 February 2013)

Note
LaVay was living in Waterloo, Iowa in 1962 and by 1991 was living in Arizona.
1918
Birth
23 October 1918 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Citation: 2
19201
Household Member | Census | Clifford Harold Thornton
19 January 1920 | Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa, United States
LaVay appeared in the household of Clifford Harold Thornton in a census on 19 January 1920 in Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa, United States. 1) Clifford Thornton, 1253 E. 16th St., head, rents, male, white, age 22, married, able to read and write, born in Iowa, father and mother born in Iowa, employed as cutter in the tire industry.
2) Bernice Thornton, wife, female, white, age 19, born in Iowa as were both parents.
3) La Val Thornton, daughter, age 1 year 6 months, born in Iowa as were both parents.
4) Edward Thornton, brother, male, age 44, single, born in Iowa as were both parents, employed as a laborer doing odd jobs.
5) Irvin Thornton, brother, age 26, single, born in Iowa as were both parents, employed as mechanic at carriage company.
Citations: 2,3
193920
Marriage | Vernon ("Vernie") Korth
17 April 1939 | Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, United States
Vernon ("Vernie") Korth
Age 21
Birth 9 February 1918 | Dows, Franklin, Iowa, United States
Death: 13 August 1997 | Tempe, Maricopa, Arizona, United States
Citations: 1,4
200486
Death
14 December 2004 | Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States
Citations: 1,5
2004
Obituary
18 December 2004 | Maricopa, Arizona, United States
Her obituary was published on 18 December 2004 in Maricopa, Arizona, United States. LaVay Korth, 86, of Tempe, AZ passed away Dec. 14, 2004. She was born Oct. 23, 1918 in Des Moines, Iowa. Mrs. Korth worked as a Receiving Clerk at Target prior to retirement. Survivors include her daughter Judy (Daryl) Reinertson; grandchildren, Daryl Reinertson II of Corpus Christi, TX, Daniel Reinertson of Tempe and Tena Lawson of Tempe. She was predeceased by her husband of 58 years, Vern Korth. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 18, at Melcher's Chapel of the Roses, 43 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa.
Citation: 5

Last Edited: 20 October 2023 17:13:00

Citations

[S217] U.S. Social Security Administration, "Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007," database, entry for Lavay Louise Thornton, 2004, SS no. 483033382, accessed 5 Jun 2016
[S450] Iowa, Polk County, 1920 U.S. census, Ancestry, Digital images, T625, roll 509, Des Moines Ward 6, enumeration district (ED) 158, p. 13A, dwelling 195, family 196, Cliforrd Thornton household, accessed 14 Jan 2018
[S390] Hamiltons Funeral Home, "Services." images., (http://www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com : accessed 26 Oct 2020); Clifford "Thunder" Thornton; http://www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com/services/services_detail.aspx?rid=11671.
[S399] Iowa. Des Moines., Des Moines Tribune, "Miss Thornton Wed Apr 17 in Dubuque," 29 Apr 1939, p. 7, col. 8.
[S1777] Arizona. Phoenix., Arizona Republic, "LaVay Korth," 18 Dec 2004, p. 8, col. 3; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 26 Oct 2020).

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Vernon ("Vernie") Korth^1,2

M, #2511, b. 9 February 1918, d. 13 August 1997

Family: LaVay Louise Thornton (b. 23 October 1918, d. 14 December 2004)

Judith Lavonne Korth (b. 30 June 1940, d. 9 February 2013)

1918
Birth
9 February 1918 | Dows, Franklin, Iowa, United States
Citations: 1,3,2,4
193921
Marriage | LaVay Louise Thornton
17 April 1939 | Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, United States
LaVay Louise Thornton
Age 20
Birth 23 October 1918 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Death: 14 December 2004 | Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States
Citations: 5,6
199779
Death
13 August 1997 | Tempe, Maricopa, Arizona, United States
Citations: 7,4

Last Edited: 20 October 2023 17:13:00

Citations

[S69] Iowa Iowa Department of Public Health, Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., Digital Images of Marriage Certificates Ancestry.com, Iowa Marriage Records, 1923-1937," marriage certificate 31-1158 (1939), Korth-Thornton accessed 26 Oct 2020.
[S1421] "U.S. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947." Database and images., (https://www.ancestry.com : accessed 26 Oct 2020), Vernie Vernon Korth.
[S775] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 20 Oct 2023), entry for Vernon "Vernie" Korth, person ID KP4D-8QC.
[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 20 Oct 2023, Vernie Vernon Korth, 199849588, Cremated; maintained by famfindr (contributor 48156864).
[S217] U.S. Social Security Administration, "Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007," database, entry for Lavay Louise Thornton, 2004, SS no. 483033382, accessed 5 Jun 2016
[S399] Iowa. Des Moines., Des Moines Tribune, "Miss Thornton Wed Apr 17 in Dubuque," 29 Apr 1939, p. 7, col. 8.
[S1777] Arizona. Phoenix., Arizona Republic, "Vernon "Vernie" Korth," 16 Aug 1997, p. 81, col. 3; digital images, Newspapers.com https://www.newspapers.com : ).

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Relationship: 11th great-grandmother of Roger Jens Jorgenson

Cecilie Pedersdatter

F, #2512, b. 1528, d. 1579

References: Ancestors of Roger J. Jorgenson

Family: Jens Bagge (b. 1511, d. 1578)

Ane Nielsdatter+ (b. between 1560 and 1570, d. 1605)

Marriage | Jens Bagge
Jens Bagge
Birth 1511 | Ribe, Ringkobing Amt, Jylland, Denmark
Death: 1578 | Ribe, Ringkobing Amt, Jylland, Denmark
1528
Birth
1528 | Ribe, Ribe Herred, Ribe Amt, Denmark
1579~51
Death
1579 | Ribe, Ribe Herred, Ribe Amt, Denmark
Citation: 1

Last Edited: 14 February 2017 07:29:00

Citations

[S981] Wiuff, RasmusMyHeritage.com, MyHeritage., accessed 14 Feb 2017), Anne Lindegaard (born Nielsdatter)

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Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Jacob Martin Thornton¹

M, #2513, b. 25 June 1920, d. 23 September 1991

Parents

Father: Clifford Harold Thornton (b. 6 May 1897, d. 26 February 1962)
Mother: Elsie Bernice Ruby (b. 11 July 1900, d. 22 January 1990)

Family: Deloris F. Hesser (b. 1922, d. 9 July 1976)

Clifford E. ("Thunder") Thornton (b. 9 November 1942, d. 25 March 2012)
Martin V. Thornton (b. 9 July 1946, d. 31 December 2010)
LaVay Louise Thornton (b. 22 March 1949, d. 15 September 2016)

Residence
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
He had a residence in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. East Madison
Note
Jacob was a member of Eastgate Masonic Lodge, Highland Park American Legion and the Bloomfield United Methodist Church.
1920
Birth
25 June 1920 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Citations: 2,1
194120
Marriage | Deloris F. Hesser
1 March 1941 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Deloris F. Hesser
Age ~19
Birth 1922 | Iowa, United States
Death: 9 July 1976 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Citation: 3
195029
Census
4 April 1950 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
He appeared on the census on 4 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Residing at 1452 E. Madison.

1) Jacob M. Martin, head, white, male, age 29, married, born in Iowa, tire builder.
2) Doloris A. Thornton, wife, white, female, age 28, born in Iowa, homemaker.
3) Clifford E. Thornton, son, white, male, age 8, born in Iowa.
4) Marty V. Thornton, son, white, male, age 3, born in Iowa.
5) LaVay L. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 1, born in Iowa
6) Martha E. Burns, mother-in-law, white, female, age 61, widow, born in Iowa.
Citation: 1
1958~38
Residence
1958 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
He resided at 1452 E Madison av in 1958 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Thornton Jacob M (Dolores) emp Firestone Tire & Rubber h1452 E Madison av
Citation: 4
199171
Death
23 September 1991 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Citation: 5

Last Edited: 6 August 2023 10:58:00

Citations

[S2230] IA, Polk County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 102-182, sheet 6-7, household 58, Irwin M. Thornton household, accessed 1 Apr 2022
[S691] Social Security Death Index 1937 - 1995
[S399] Iowa. Des Moines., Des Moines Tribune, "Miss Hesser Is Married to Mr. Thornton," 21 Mar 1941, p. 9, col. 3.
[S435] Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995. 2011. Digital images., 1958: p. 1094;
[S303] Iowa. Des Moines., Des Moines Register, "Jacob M. Thornton," 24 Sep 1991, p. 13, col. 2; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 5 Jun 2020).

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Deloris F. Hesser^1,2

F, #2514, b. 1922, d. 9 July 1976

Family: Jacob Martin Thornton (b. 25 June 1920, d. 23 September 1991)

Clifford E. ("Thunder") Thornton (b. 9 November 1942, d. 25 March 2012)
Martin V. Thornton (b. 9 July 1946, d. 31 December 2010)
LaVay Louise Thornton (b. 22 March 1949, d. 15 September 2016)

Note
Deloris was a lifelong resident of Des Moines.
1922
Birth
1922 | Iowa, United States
Citation: 2
1941~19
Marriage | Jacob Martin Thornton
1 March 1941 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Jacob Martin Thornton
Age 20
Birth 25 June 1920 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Death: 23 September 1991 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Citation: 3
1950~28
Household Member | Census | Jacob Martin Thornton
4 April 1950 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Deloris appeared in the household of Jacob Martin Thornton in a census on 4 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Residing at 1452 E. Madison.

1) Jacob M. Martin, head, white, male, age 29, married, born in Iowa, tire builder.
2) Doloris A. Thornton, wife, white, female, age 28, born in Iowa, homemaker.
3) Clifford E. Thornton, son, white, male, age 8, born in Iowa.
4) Marty V. Thornton, son, white, male, age 3, born in Iowa.
5) LaVay L. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 1, born in Iowa
6) Martha E. Burns, mother-in-law, white, female, age 61, widow, born in Iowa.
Citation: 2
1976~54
Death
9 July 1976 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States

Last Edited: 1 April 2022 13:20:00

Citations

[S218] Hamilton's Funeral Home: Martin V. Thornton, Location: Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, Martin was born July 9, 1946 in Des Moines to Deloris (Hesser) and Jacob Thornton.
[S2230] IA, Polk County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 102-182, sheet 6-7, household 58, Irwin M. Thornton household, accessed 1 Apr 2022
[S399] Iowa. Des Moines., Des Moines Tribune, "Miss Hesser Is Married to Mr. Thornton," 21 Mar 1941, p. 9, col. 3.

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Relationship: 2nd cousin of Debra Sue Loghry

Clifford E. ("Thunder") Thornton^1,2

M, #2515, b. 9 November 1942, d. 25 March 2012

Parents

Father: Jacob Martin Thornton (b. 25 June 1920, d. 23 September 1991)
Mother: Deloris F. Hesser (b. 1922, d. 9 July 1976)

1920
Household Member | Census | Clifford Harold Thornton
19 January 1920 | Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa, United States
Clifford appeared in the household of Clifford Harold Thornton in a census on 19 January 1920 in Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa, United States. 1) Clifford Thornton, 1253 E. 16th St., head, rents, male, white, age 22, married, able to read and write, born in Iowa, father and mother born in Iowa, employed as cutter in the tire industry.
2) Bernice Thornton, wife, female, white, age 19, born in Iowa as were both parents.
3) La Val Thornton, daughter, age 1 year 6 months, born in Iowa as were both parents.
4) Edward Thornton, brother, male, age 44, single, born in Iowa as were both parents, employed as a laborer doing odd jobs.
5) Irvin Thornton, brother, age 26, single, born in Iowa as were both parents, employed as mechanic at carriage company.
Citations: 3,1
1942
Birth
9 November 1942 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Citations: 1,2
19507
Household Member | Census | Jacob Martin Thornton
4 April 1950 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Clifford appeared in the household of Jacob Martin Thornton in a census on 4 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Residing at 1452 E. Madison.

1) Jacob M. Martin, head, white, male, age 29, married, born in Iowa, tire builder.
2) Doloris A. Thornton, wife, white, female, age 28, born in Iowa, homemaker.
3) Clifford E. Thornton, son, white, male, age 8, born in Iowa.
4) Marty V. Thornton, son, white, male, age 3, born in Iowa.
5) LaVay L. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 1, born in Iowa
6) Martha E. Burns, mother-in-law, white, female, age 61, widow, born in Iowa.
Citation: 2
197835
Marriage | Cathy Jean Golder
27 May 1978 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Cathy Jean Golder
Age 20
Birth 28 March 1958 | Oelwein, Fayette, Iowa, United States
Death: 20 June 2013 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Citation: 4
201269
Death
25 March 2012 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Citation: 1

Last Edited: 1 April 2022 13:20:00

Citations

[S390] Hamiltons Funeral Home, "Services." images., (http://www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com : accessed 26 Oct 2020); Clifford "Thunder" Thornton; http://www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com/services/services_detail.aspx?rid=11671.
[S2230] IA, Polk County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 102-182, sheet 6-7, household 58, Irwin M. Thornton household, accessed 1 Apr 2022
[S450] Iowa, Polk County, 1920 U.S. census, Ancestry, Digital images, T625, roll 509, Des Moines Ward 6, enumeration district (ED) 158, p. 13A, dwelling 195, family 196, Cliforrd Thornton household, accessed 14 Jan 2018
[S47] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry.com., accessed 28 Oct 2020), Thornton-Goulder marriage on 27 May 1978

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Cathy Jean Golder¹

F, #2517, b. 28 March 1958, d. 20 June 2013

Name Cathy Jean Goulder
Citation: 2
1958
Birth
28 March 1958 | Oelwein, Fayette, Iowa, United States
Citation: 1
197820
Marriage | Clifford E. ("Thunder") Thornton
27 May 1978 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Clifford E. ("Thunder") Thornton
Age 35
Birth 9 November 1942 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Death: 25 March 2012 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Citation: 2
201355
Death
20 June 2013 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Citations: 3,1

Last Edited: 20 July 2023 09:28:00

Citations

[S303] Iowa. Des Moines., Des Moines Register, "Cathy Jean Thornton," 7 Jul 2013, p. B9, col. 4; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 20 Jul 2023).
[S47] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry.com., accessed 28 Oct 2020), Thornton-Goulder marriage on 27 May 1978
[S47] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry.com., accessed 28 Oct 2020), Cathy Jean Goulder death on 20 Jun 2013 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States

Family Explorer

Relationship: 2nd cousin of Debra Sue Loghry

Martin V. Thornton^1,2

M, #2518, b. 9 July 1946, d. 31 December 2010

Parents

Father: Jacob Martin Thornton (b. 25 June 1920, d. 23 September 1991)
Mother: Deloris F. Hesser (b. 1922, d. 9 July 1976)

Obituary

1946
Birth
9 July 1946 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Citations: 1,2
19503
Household Member | Census | Jacob Martin Thornton
4 April 1950 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Martin appeared in the household of Jacob Martin Thornton in a census on 4 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Residing at 1452 E. Madison.

1) Jacob M. Martin, head, white, male, age 29, married, born in Iowa, tire builder.
2) Doloris A. Thornton, wife, white, female, age 28, born in Iowa, homemaker.
3) Clifford E. Thornton, son, white, male, age 8, born in Iowa.
4) Marty V. Thornton, son, white, male, age 3, born in Iowa.
5) LaVay L. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 1, born in Iowa
6) Martha E. Burns, mother-in-law, white, female, age 61, widow, born in Iowa.
Citation: 1
201064
Death
31 December 2010 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Martin V. Thornton died on 31 December 2010, at age 64, in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States, He was employed at Ford Implement Company, Jacobsen Warehouse, and most recently Prairie Meadows. He enjoyed gardening and cheering on the Vikings. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sandra; daughter Stacey Thornton; brother Clifford (Cathy) Thornton; sisters LaVay (David) Fisher and Helen Anderson; and many nieces, nephews, and beloved friends.
Citation: 2

Last Edited: 6 August 2023 09:22:00

Citations

[S2230] IA, Polk County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 102-182, sheet 6-7, household 58, Irwin M. Thornton household, accessed 1 Apr 2022
[S303] Iowa. Des Moines., Des Moines Register, "Obituaries: Martin V. Thornton," 3 Jan 2011, p. 6, col. 2; digital images, Newspapers.com (www.newspapers.com : accessed 6 Aug 2023).

Family Explorer

Relationship: 2nd cousin of Debra Sue Loghry

LaVay Louise Thornton^1,2,3

F, #2520, b. 22 March 1949, d. 15 September 2016

Parents

Father: Jacob Martin Thornton (b. 25 June 1920, d. 23 September 1991)
Mother: Deloris F. Hesser (b. 1922, d. 9 July 1976)

Note
LaVay lived in Des Moines at the time of her mother's death.
1949
Birth
22 March 1949 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Citations: 1,2,3
19501
Household Member | Census | Jacob Martin Thornton
4 April 1950 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
LaVay appeared in the household of Jacob Martin Thornton in a census on 4 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Residing at 1452 E. Madison.

1) Jacob M. Martin, head, white, male, age 29, married, born in Iowa, tire builder.
2) Doloris A. Thornton, wife, white, female, age 28, born in Iowa, homemaker.
3) Clifford E. Thornton, son, white, male, age 8, born in Iowa.
4) Marty V. Thornton, son, white, male, age 3, born in Iowa.
5) LaVay L. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 1, born in Iowa
6) Martha E. Burns, mother-in-law, white, female, age 61, widow, born in Iowa.
Citation: 2
196617
Marriage | Robert Glenn Tharp
September 1966 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Robert Glenn Tharp
Age 21
Birth 28 December 1944 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Death: 7 June 2012 | Iowa, United States
Citations: 4,5
201667
Death
15 September 2016 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Citations: 1,3

Last Edited: 20 October 2023 16:59:00

Citations

[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 28 Oct 2020, LaVay Louise Thorton Fisher (22 Mar 1949-15 Sep 2016), 170011277, citing Laurel Hill Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA; maintained by Jean (contributor 47905531).
[S2230] IA, Polk County, 1950 U.S. census, National Archives, Digital images, T628, Des Moines, enumeration district (ED) 102-182, sheet 6-7, household 58, Irwin M. Thornton household, accessed 1 Apr 2022
[S303] Iowa. Des Moines., Des Moines Register, "LaVay Louise Fisher," 18 Sep 2016, p. A21, col. 4; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 6 Aug 2023).
[S399] Iowa. Des Moines., Des Moines Tribune, "Marriage Licenses (Polk County)," 13 Sep 1966, p. 21, col. 5.
[S399] Iowa. Des Moines., Des Moines Tribune, "Divorces Asked," 22 Feb 1968, p. 11, col. 1.

Steven Ray Anderson^1,2

M, #2523, b. 20 June 1959, d. 13 March 2009

1959
Birth
20 June 1959 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Citation: 1
200949
Death
13 March 2009 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Citation: 1

Last Edited: 18 February 2023 08:45:00

Citations

[S303] Iowa. Des Moines., Des Moines Register, "Steven Ray Anderson," 16 Mar 2009, p. 9, col. 2; digital images, Newspapers.com (www.newspapers.com : accessed 18 Feb 2023).
[S303] Iowa. Des Moines., Des Moines Register, "Anderson-Thornton," 27 Apr 1980, p. 56, col. 1; digital images, Newspapers.com (www.newspapers.com : accessed 18 Feb 2023).

Family Explorer

Relationship: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Leona Arlene Thornton

F, #2524, b. 3 November 1931, d. 23 January 2000

Parents

Father: Clifford Harold Thornton (b. 6 May 1897, d. 26 February 1962)
Mother: Elsie Bernice Ruby (b. 11 July 1900, d. 22 January 1990)

Family: Paul William Glover (b. 25 March 1927, d. 18 October 1995)

David Glover (b. 11 January 1955, d. 24 July 2003)

Note
Leona was employed by the Hiland Potato Chip Company. Paul once was a Foreman at Pittsburgh Des Moines Steel Company and later was a truck driver. In the 1990s Leona was a fixture at flea markets and craft shows selling her hand-made items.
1931
Birth
3 November 1931 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Citation: 1
195018
Household Member | Census | Clifford Harold Thornton
4 April 1950 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Leona appeared in the household of Clifford Harold Thornton in a census on 4 April 1950 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States. Residing at 1500 E. Madison.

1) Clifford H. Thornton, head, white, male, age 53, married, born in Iowa, custodian at farm machinery plant.
2) Bernice E. Thornton, wife, white, female, age 48, born in Iowa.
3) Leona E.Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 18, born in Iowa, working as seamstress at hosiery mill.
Citation: 2
1951~19
Marriage | Paul William Glover
About April 1951 | Polk, Iowa, United States
Paul William Glover
Age ~24
Birth 25 March 1927 | Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States
Death: 18 October 1995 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Citations: 1,3
200068
Death
23 January 2000 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Citations: 1,4

Last Edited: 6 August 2023 11:01:00

Citations

[S217] U.S. Social Security Administration, "Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007," database, entry for Leona Arlene Thornton, 2000, SS no. 482300855, accessed 5 Jun 2016
[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
[S303] Iowa. Des Moines., Des Moines Register, "Polk Licenses to Wed: Glover-Thornton, 12 Apr 1951," 12 Apr 1951, p. 21, col. 2; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 20 Jul 2023).
[S303] Iowa. Des Moines., Des Moines Register, "Leona Glover," 26 Jan 2000, p. 19, col. 2; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 6 Aug 2023).

Family Explorer

Paul William Glover^1,2

M, #2525, b. 25 March 1927, d. 18 October 1995

Family: Leona Arlene Thornton (b. 3 November 1931, d. 23 January 2000)

David Glover (b. 11 January 1955, d. 24 July 2003)

1927
Birth
25 March 1927 | Knoxville, Marion, Iowa, United States
Citation: 1
1951~24
Marriage | Leona Arlene Thornton
About April 1951 | Polk, Iowa, United States
Leona Arlene Thornton
Age ~19
Birth 3 November 1931 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Death: 23 January 2000 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Citations: 3,2
199568
Death
18 October 1995 | Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
Citation: 1

Last Edited: 20 July 2023 09:25:00

Citations

[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 2 May 2017, Paul William Glover, 55126886.
[S303] Iowa. Des Moines., Des Moines Register, "Polk Licenses to Wed: Glover-Thornton, 12 Apr 1951," 12 Apr 1951, p. 21, col. 2; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 20 Jul 2023).
[S217] U.S. Social Security Administration, "Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007," database, entry for Leona Arlene Thornton, 2000, SS no. 482300855, accessed 5 Jun 2016

Person Page 101

Karen Kay Thornton1

Parents

Citations

Roy Milton Hennick1,2

Citations

Elsie Bernice Ruby1

Parents

Family: Clifford Harold Thornton (b. 6 May 1897, d. 26 February 1962)

Citations

Jacob Ruby

Family: Susie Wiseman Collins

Susie Wiseman Collins

Family: Jacob Ruby

LaVay Louise Thornton1

Parents

Family: Vernon ("Vernie") Korth (b. 9 February 1918, d. 13 August 1997)

Citations

Vernon ("Vernie") Korth1,2

Family: LaVay Louise Thornton (b. 23 October 1918, d. 14 December 2004)

Citations

Cecilie Pedersdatter

Family: Jens Bagge (b. 1511, d. 1578)

Citations

Jacob Martin Thornton1

Parents

Family: Deloris F. Hesser (b. 1922, d. 9 July 1976)

Citations

Deloris F. Hesser1,2

Family: Jacob Martin Thornton (b. 25 June 1920, d. 23 September 1991)

Citations

Clifford E. ("Thunder") Thornton1,2

Parents

Citations

Cathy Jean Golder1

Citations

Martin V. Thornton1,2

Parents

Citations

LaVay Louise Thornton1,2,3

Parents

Citations

Steven Ray Anderson1,2

Citations

Leona Arlene Thornton

Parents

Family: Paul William Glover (b. 25 March 1927, d. 18 October 1995)

Citations

Paul William Glover1,2

Family: Leona Arlene Thornton (b. 3 November 1931, d. 23 January 2000)

Citations

Karen Kay Thornton¹

Roy Milton Hennick^1,2

Elsie Bernice Ruby¹

LaVay Louise Thornton¹

Vernon ("Vernie") Korth^1,2

Jacob Martin Thornton¹

Deloris F. Hesser^1,2

Clifford E. ("Thunder") Thornton^1,2

Cathy Jean Golder¹

Martin V. Thornton^1,2

LaVay Louise Thornton^1,2,3

Steven Ray Anderson^1,2

Paul William Glover^1,2