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Archie Glenn Hoffman1

M, #7427, b. 1 April 1890, d. 28 June 1971

Family: Ethel Thornton (b. 5 March 1886, d. 6 May 1963)

Biography

  • Birth: Archie Glenn Hoffman was born on 1 April 1890 in Wooster, Wayne, Ohio, United StatesBGO.2
  • Marriage: He and Ethel Thornton were married on 20 July 1915 in Los Angeles, California, United StatesBGO.3
  • Death: He died on 28 June 1971, at age 81, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United StatesBGO.2
  • Last Edited: 1 February 2021 10:51:00

Citations

  1. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 1 Feb 2021), entry for Archie G. Hoffman, person ID 9K4F-9DG.
  2. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 1 Feb 2021), entry for Archie Glenn Hoffman, person ID 9K4F-9DG.
  3. [S232] California. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services. Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., California Marriage Index . Ancestry.com, California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1830-1980)." Hoffman-Thornton, accessed 1 Feb 2021.
Family Explorer
  • Relationship: 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Wallace Clifford Thornton1

M, #7428, b. 7 April 1921, d. 16 March 1970

Parents

Biography

  • Birth: Wallace Clifford Thornton was born on 7 April 1921 in Los Angeles, California, United StatesBGO.1
  • Death: He died on 16 March 1970, at age 48, in Los Angeles, California, United StatesBGO.1
  • Last Edited: 1 February 2021 10:45:00

Citations

  1. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 1 Feb 2021, Wallace Clifford Thornton (7 Apr 1921-16 Mar 1970), 10671699, citing Little Lake Cemetery, Santa Fe Sprints, Los Angeles, California, USA; maintained by Glenn and Tracy Morrow (contributor 46631129).
Family Explorer
  • Relationship: 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

John P. Thornton1

M, #7429, b. 15 September 1918, d. 11 June 2002

Parents

Biography

  • Birth: John P. Thornton was born on 15 September 1918.1
  • Death: He died on 11 June 2002, at age 83.1
  • Last Edited: 1 February 2021 10:45:00

Citations

  1. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 1 Feb 2021, John P. Thornton (15 Sep 1918-11 Jun 2002), 63975006, citing Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery, Kaneohe, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA; maintained by Mark Utley (contributor 47178748).
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Dora Pryor1,2

F, #7430, b. about 1904, d. 26 October 1967

Biography

  • Birth: Dora Pryor was born about 1904 in Tennessee, United StatesBGO.2
  • Marriage: She and Melvin Adolphus Thornton were married on 15 June 1936 in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, United StatesBGO.1
  • Death: She died on 26 October 1967, at age ~63, in Los Angeles, California, United StatesBGO.2
  • Name: Dora Pryor was also known as Dora Ingram.1
  • Last Edited: 1 February 2021 10:45:00

Citations

  1. [S562] Tennessee. Chattanooga., The Chattanooga News, "Wedding in California Of Wide Interest Here," 4 Jul 1936, p. 11, col. 2-3; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newsppers.com : accessed 1 Feb 2021).
  2. [S2033] Hazel Thornton, "Hazel Thornton's Family Tree," database, Ancestry.com, accessed 1 Feb 2021), Melvin Adolphus Thornton.

Elsie Pearl Merrill1,2

F, #7431, b. September 1895

Biography

  • Birth: Elsie Pearl Merrill was born in September 1895 in Iowa, United StatesBGO.1
  • Last Edited: 1 February 2021 10:46:00

Citations

  1. [S2033] Hazel Thornton, "Hazel Thornton's Family Tree," database, Ancestry.com, accessed 1 Feb 2021), Melvin Adolphus Thornton.
  2. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 1 Feb 2021), entry for Elsie P. Merrill, person ID 9KDX-7L8.
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Norman Sylvester Thornton1

M, #7432, b. 8 April 1915, d. 22 August 1963

Biography

  • Birth: Norman Sylvester Thornton was born on 8 April 1915 in California, United StatesBGO.2
  • Marriage: He and Beverly Yvonne Randall were married on 26 December 1934 in Los Angeles, California, United StatesBGO.3
  • Death: He died on 22 August 1963, at age 48, in Placer, California, United StatesBGO.2
  • Census: He appeared on the census on 1 April 1950 in Placer, California, United StatesBG.
    1) Norman S. Thornton, age 34, born in California, married.
    2) Beverly Thornton, age 33, wife, born in California.
    3) Richard M. Thornton, age 14, son, born in California.
    4) Robert M. Thornton, 12, son, born in California.
    5)Beverly J. Thornton, 11, daughter, born in California..4
  • Last Edited: 24 May 2022 09:25:00

Citations

  1. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 1 Feb 2021), entry for Norman Thornton, person ID L1TX-CNB.
  2. [S2033] Hazel Thornton, "Hazel Thornton's Family Tree," database, Ancestry.com, accessed 1 Feb 2021), Norman S. Thornton.
  3. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 1 Feb 2021), entry for Norman Sylvester Thornton, person ID L1TX-CNB.
  4. [S2035] California, Placer County, 1950 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T628, enumeration district (ED) 31-45, sheet 2, household 12, lines 3-7, Norman S. Thornton household, accessed 24 May 2022

Loren Everett Thornton1,2

M, #7433, b. 17 August 1918, d. 6 February 1998

Biography

  • Birth: Loren Everett Thornton was born on 17 August 1918 in Norwalk, Los Angeles, California, United StatesBGO.1,2
  • Death: He died on 6 February 1998, at age 79, in Crosby, Harris, Texas, United StatesBGO.1
  • Census: He appeared on the census on 6 April 1950 in Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, United StatesBGO.
    1) Loren E. Thornton, age 31, head of household, married, born in California, mechanic.
    2) Dorothy L. Thornton, age 29, wife, born in Louisiana.
    3) Alice F. Thornton, age 11, daughter, born in Louisiana.
    4) Lorna L. Thornton, age 3, daughter, born in Louisiana.2
  • Last Edited: 15 January 2025 11:22:00

Citations

  1. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 1 Feb 2021, Loren E. "Steve" Thornton (17 Aug 1918-6 Feb 1998), 18895056, citing Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, USA; maintained by Ron Manley (contributor 46788603).
  2. [S2036] Louisiana, Ouachita County, 1950 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T628, Monroe, enumeration district (ED) 37-35, sheet 10, household 135, lines 26-29, Loren E. Thornton household, accessed 21 May 2022
Family Explorer
  • Relationship: 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Robert C. Hoffman1

M, #7434, b. 10 September 1917, d. 2 October 1963

Parents

Biography

  • Birth: Robert C. Hoffman was born on 10 September 1917 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United StatesBGO.1
  • Death: He died on 2 October 1963, at age 46, in California, United StatesBGO.1
  • Last Edited: 3 February 2021 15:38:00

Citations

  1. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 1 Feb 2021), entry for Ethel Thornton, person ID LZJ2-T4W.
Family Explorer
  • Relationship: 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Kenneth Hoffman1

M, #7435, b. 3 April 1919, d. 23 November 2009

Parents

Biography

  • Birth: Kenneth Hoffman was born on 3 April 1919 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United StatesBGO.1
  • Marriage: He and Lee Elliott were married on 25 May 1940 in Los Angeles, California, United StatesBGO.2
  • Death: He died on 23 November 2009, at age 90, in Carson City, Carson City (city), Nevada, United StatesBGO.1
  • Last Edited: 24 February 2021 09:57:00

Citations

  1. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 1 Feb 2021), entry for Ethel Thornton, person ID LZJ2-T4W.
  2. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 1 Feb 2021), entry for Kenneth Hoffman, person ID LZJ2-THP.
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Magarette Anne Thompson1

F, #7436, b. 25 May 1885, d. 1981

Family: Virgil Orville Thornton (b. 5 December 1888, d. 6 August 1944)

Biography

  • Birth: Magarette Anne Thompson was born on 25 May 1885 in Killashee, Longford, IrelandBG.1
  • Marriage: She and Virgil Orville Thornton were married on 27 March 1915 in Los Angeles, California, United StatesBGO.1
  • Death: She died in 1981, at age ~96.1
  • Last Edited: 24 February 2021 09:57:00

Citations

  1. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 1 Feb 2021), entry for Virgil Orville Thornton, person ID LW3N-JV8.
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Edward R. Byars1,2

M, #7437, b. 29 July 1882, d. 8 November 1961

Family: Edythe Helen Thornton (b. 9 March 1891, d. 18 June 1982)

Biography

  • Birth: Edward R. Byars was born on 29 July 1882 in Iowa, United StatesBGO.1,2
  • Marriage: He and Edythe Helen Thornton were married on 20 April 1912 in California, United StatesBGO.1
  • Death: He died on 8 November 1961, at age 79, in Los Angeles, California, United StatesBGO.1
  • Census: He appeared on the census on 5 April 1950 in Downey, Los Angeles, California, United StatesBGO.
    1) Edward Byars, age 67, married, born in Iowa.
    2) Edythe Byars, age 59, wife, born in Iowa.2
  • Last Edited: 16 June 2022 15:30:00

Citations

  1. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 1 Feb 2021), entry for Edythe Hellen Thornton, person ID G3XC-WNX.
  2. [S967] CA, Los Angeles County, 1950 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T628, Downey, enumeration district (ED) 19-521, sheet 13, household 159, lines 27-28, Edward Byars household, accessed 24 May 2022
Family Explorer
  • Relationship: 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

George Calvin Byars1

M, #7438, b. 22 October 1912, d. 12 February 1914

Parents

Biography

  • Birth: George Calvin Byars was born on 22 October 1912 in Los Angeles, California, United StatesBGO.1
  • Death: He died on 12 February 1914, at age 1, in Norwalk, Los Angeles, California, United StatesBGO.1
  • Last Edited: 24 February 2021 09:57:00

Citations

  1. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 1 Feb 2021), entry for Edythe Hellen Thornton, person ID G3XC-WNX.
Family Explorer
  • Relationship: 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Gordon Francis Byars1,2

M, #7439, b. 5 May 1916, d. 28 April 2003

Parents

Biography

  • Birth: Gordon Francis Byars was born on 5 May 1916 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United StatesBGO.1,2
  • Death: He died on 28 April 2003, at age 86, in California, United StatesBGO.1
  • Census: He appeared on the census on 17 April 1950 in Buena Park, Orange, California, United StatesBGO.
    1) Gordon F. Byars, age 33, married, born in California.
    2) Norma C. Byars, age 32, wife, born in Pennsylvania.
    3) Muriel J. Byars, age 9, daughter, born in California.
    4) Kathy L. Byars, age 7, daughter, born in California.
    5) Jerry J. Byars, age 6, son, born in California.2
  • Last Edited: 11 June 2022 10:11:00

Citations

  1. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 1 Feb 2021), entry for Edythe Hellen Thornton, person ID G3XC-WNX.
  2. [S2037] California, Orange County, 1950 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T628, Buena Park, enumeration district (ED) 30-20, sheet 37, household 437, Gordon F. Byars household
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Harry Howarth1

M, #7440

Biography

  • Last Edited: 24 February 2021 09:57:00

Citations

  1. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 1 Feb 2021), entry for Betty Clay Thornton, person ID GSJ1-S21.
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Beverly Yvonne Randall1,2

F, #7441, b. 1916

Biography

  • Birth: Beverly Yvonne Randall was born in 1916 in California, United StatesBGO.1,2
  • Marriage: She and Norman Sylvester Thornton were married on 26 December 1934 in Los Angeles, California, United StatesBGO.1
  • Household Member: Beverly appeared in the household of Norman Sylvester Thornton in a census on 1 April 1950 in Placer, California, United StatesBG.
    1) Norman S. Thornton, age 34, born in California, married.
    2) Beverly Thornton, age 33, wife, born in California.
    3) Richard M. Thornton, age 14, son, born in California.
    4) Robert M. Thornton, 12, son, born in California.
    5)Beverly J. Thornton, 11, daughter, born in California..2
  • Last Edited: 24 May 2022 09:25:00

Citations

  1. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 1 Feb 2021), entry for Norman Sylvester Thornton, person ID L1TX-CNB.
  2. [S2035] California, Placer County, 1950 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T628, enumeration district (ED) 31-45, sheet 2, household 12, lines 3-7, Norman S. Thornton household, accessed 24 May 2022
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Lee Elliott1

F, #7442, b. 1920

Biography

  • Birth: Lee Elliott was born in 1920.1
  • Marriage: She and Kenneth Hoffman were married on 25 May 1940 in Los Angeles, California, United StatesBGO.1
  • Last Edited: 24 February 2021 09:57:00

Citations

  1. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 1 Feb 2021), entry for Kenneth Hoffman, person ID LZJ2-THP.
Family Explorer
  • Relationship: 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Roy A. Wilkins1

M, #7443, b. 10 September 1881

Parents

Family: Margaret B. Wood (b. 1883)

Biography

  • Birth: Roy A. Wilkins was born on 10 September 1881 in Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.1
  • Marriage: He and Margaret B. Wood were married on 14 June 1905 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.2
  • Last Edited: 15 January 2025 11:23:00

Citations

  1. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 1 Feb 2021), entry for Ida Jane Thornton, person ID L2D8-ZZQ.
  2. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 1 Feb 2021), entry for Roy A Wilkins, person ID K8R3-V89.
Family Explorer
  • Relationship: 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Louis Wilkins1

M, #7444, b. September 1882

Parents

Biography

  • Birth: Louis Wilkins was born in September 1882 in Iowa, United StatesBGO.1
  • Last Edited: 24 February 2021 09:57:00

Citations

  1. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 1 Feb 2021), entry for Ida Jane Thornton, person ID L2D8-ZZQ.
Family Explorer
  • Relationship: 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Hoyt Sherman Wilkins1

M, #7445, b. 18 August 1883, d. 20 January 1967

Parents

Biography

  • Birth: Hoyt Sherman Wilkins was born on 18 August 1883 in Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.1
  • Marriage: He and Alzadia Peabody were married on 1 January 1910 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.2
  • Marriage: He and Hattie Wilty were married on 4 March 1912 in Kirksville, Adair, Missouri, United StatesBGO.2
  • Death: He died on 20 January 1967, at age 83, in Los Angeles, California, United StatesBGO.1
  • Last Edited: 24 February 2021 09:57:00

Citations

  1. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 1 Feb 2021), entry for Ida Jane Thornton, person ID L2D8-ZZQ.
  2. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 1 Feb 2021), entry for Hoyt Sherman Wilkins, person ID KZMY-8K8.
Family Explorer
  • Relationship: 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Earl Garr Wilkins1,2

M, #7446, b. 24 January 1888, d. 17 August 1953

Parents

Biography

  • Birth: Earl Garr Wilkins was born on 24 January 1888 in Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.1,2
  • Marriage: He and Agnes M. [—?—] were married.
  • Marriage: He and Adele Barnes were married on 15 August 1917 in Imperia, California, United StatesBGO.3
  • Death: He died on 17 August 1953, at age 65, in Los Angeles, California, United StatesBGO.1,2
  • Household Member: Earl appeared in the household of Ida Jane Thornton in a census on 8 April 1940. 1) Ida J. Wilkins, head, female, age 82, widowed, born in Iowa, lived in Pasadena in 1935.
    2) Earl G. Wilkins, son, age 52, married, born in Iowa; lived in Pasadena in 1935.4
  • Obituary: His obituary was published on 19 August 1953 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United StatesBGO. Funeral services for Earl G. Wilkins, 64, auditor, will be conducted today at 1 p.m. in Pierce Bros. Los Angeles Chapel, followed by interment in Mt. View Cemetery. Born in Des Moines, Ia., Mr. Wilkins had resided in Southern California for 40 years and lived at 1900 W 2nd St. He leaves his widow Sara, and two brothers, Hoyt S. and Ray A. Wilkins.5
  • Last Edited: 30 December 2021 12:35:00

Citations

  1. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 1 Feb 2021), entry for Ida Jane Thornton, person ID L2D8-ZZQ.
  2. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 1 Feb 2021, Earl Garr Wilkins (24 Jan 1888-17 Aug 1953), 180050180, citing Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum, Altadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA.
  3. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 1 Feb 2021), entry for Earl Garr Wilkins, person ID K8SF-9GG.
  4. [S1049] California, Los Angeles County, 1940 U.S. census, FamilySearch, Digital images, T627, roll 403, Los Angeles, enumeration district (ED) 60-841, sheet 4A, household 93, Ida J. Wilkins household, accessed 30 Dec 2021
  5. [S1241] California. Los Angeles., The Los Angeles Times, "Obituary," 19 Aug 1953, p. 23, col. 2; digital images, Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 30 Dec 2021).
Family Explorer
  • Relationship: 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Carl Wilkins1,2

M, #7447, b. 21 March 1889, d. 30 August 1902

Parents

Biography

  • Birth: Carl Wilkins was born on 21 March 1889 in Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.1,2
  • Death: He died on 30 August 1902, at age 13.2
  • Last Edited: 15 January 2025 11:23:00

Citations

  1. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 1 Feb 2021), entry for Ida Jane Thornton, person ID L2D8-ZZQ.
  2. [S93] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 1 Feb 2021, Carl Wilkins (21 Mar 1889-30 Aug 1902), 24766569, citing Sims Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA; maintained by Katie Lou (contributor 46950342).
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Margaret B. Wood1

F, #7448, b. 1883

Family: Roy A. Wilkins (b. 10 September 1881)

Biography

  • Birth: Margaret B. Wood was born in 1883.1
  • Marriage: She and Roy A. Wilkins were married on 14 June 1905 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.1
  • Last Edited: 29 April 2024 14:27:00

Citations

  1. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 1 Feb 2021), entry for Roy A Wilkins, person ID K8R3-V89.
Family Explorer
  • Relationship: 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Ida Elizabeth Wilkins1

F, #7449, b. 26 May 1906

Parents

Biography

  • Birth: Ida Elizabeth Wilkins was born on 26 May 1906 in Iowa, United StatesBGO.1
  • Marriage: She and Roy Battrell were married.
  • Last Edited: 24 February 2021 09:57:00

Citations

  1. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 1 Feb 2021), entry for Roy A Wilkins, person ID K8R3-V89.
Family Explorer
  • Relationship: 3rd cousin 1 time removed of Debra Sue Loghry

Ruth M. Wilkin1

F, #7450, b. 28 July 1909

Parents

Biography

  • Birth: Ruth M. Wilkin was born on 28 July 1909 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesBGO.1
  • Last Edited: 1 February 2021 11:08:00

Citations

  1. [S39] The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch Family Tree," database, FamilySearch, accessed 1 Feb 2021), entry for Roy A Wilkins, person ID K8R3-V89.
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