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Kristian Nissen Holdensen

M, #1778

Family:

Magretha Holdensen (b. 4 March 1880)
Dorthea Maria Holdensen (b. 8 January 1882)

Marriage

Last Edited: 25 April 2020 12:11:00

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Magretha Holdensen

F, #1779, b. 4 March 1880

Parents

Father: Kristian Nissen Holdensen

1880
Birth
4 March 1880 | Aastrup, Århus Amt, Denmark

Last Edited: 8 March 2003

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Dorthea Maria Holdensen

F, #1780, b. 8 January 1882

Parents

Father: Kristian Nissen Holdensen

1882
Birth
8 January 1882 | Aastrup, Århus Amt, Denmark

Last Edited: 8 March 2003

Herbert Garfield Wounded Head, II¹

M, #1781, b. 30 May 1948, d. 24 July 2016

1948
Birth
30 May 1948 | South Dakota, United States
Citation: 1
201668
Death
24 July 2016 | Allen, Bennett, South Dakota, United States
Citation: 1

Last Edited: 14 March 2022 08:44:00

Citations

[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 3 May 2020, Herbert Garfield Wounded Head, II (30 May 1948–24 Jul 2016), 167667737; Maintained by Find A Grave (contributor 8) Cremated.

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Relationship: 5th great-grandfather of Debra Sue Loghry

Thomas A. Thornton

M, #1789, b. about 1739, d. before April 1783

References: Ancestors of Debra S. Loghry

Parents

Father: Thomas Thornton (b. about 1709, d. 20 April 1762)
Mother: Martha Boykin (b. about 1716, d. 1794)

Family: Elizabeth Williams (b. 1742, d. 1782)

Thomas J. Thornton+ (b. 11 October 1762, d. 10 November 1834)
Abraham Thornton (b. about 1768, d. 20 November 1804)
Eli Thornton (b. 3 August 1769, d. 4 October 1852)
Thornton (b. 1771, d. 1782)

Note
Thomas was a Captain of Militia in the British Army. He joined under General Cunningham. Due to being an officer of the Militia, he was subject to the death penalty during the Revolutionary War. Thomas, along with his older brother John, served in the Militia from 14 June 1780, under Captain Henry Rudolph and Colonel John Cotton in the Stevens Creek Militia, serving in the Battle of Kings Mountain. From 10 April 1781 to 5 May 1781, he served under Lt. Colonel Baley Cheney in the 96th Brigade. By 23 August 1781, he was at Corchester under Cotton, serving as lieutenant under Cheney in the 96th Brigade and as Captain from 4 April 1781 until December 1781 under Colonel Thomas Pearson of the Little River Militia. He took his three sons to Nova Scotia when they fled Charleston, South Carolina on 13 December 1782, during the evacuation of that city. Thomas died soon after arriving in Nova Scotia and left the care of his two youngest sons, Abraham and Eli, in the care of his fellow soldier, Rueben Lively. They would have been cared for by Mr. Lively under 21 years of age and would have been taught a trade. All three of Thomas' sons, Thomas, Abraham, and Eli, were given 250 acres of land in Nova Scotia as their inheritance.
Citations: 1,2
1739
Birth
About 1739
1760~21
Marriage | Elizabeth Williams
11 May 1760 | Perquimans, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth Williams
Age ~18
Birth 1742
Death: 1782
Citation: 3
1782~43
Immigration
December 1782 | Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada
He immigrated in December 1782 to Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada. THORNTON, THOMAS

Of South Carolina. A native of America, Thornton settled at Ninety Six, where he had 150 acres, twenty cleared. He served at first in the British militia under General Cunningham, and again after the reduction of Charleston in 1780. Thornton moved to Charleston with his family during the evacuation of Ninety Six, and then travelled to Halifax with his children following the death of his wife. He died at Halifax soon after his arrival. Thornton's eldest son, Thomas, filed the claim. (He was then twenthy-one.) Thomas Jr. went to Rawdon, Nova Scotia with his two infant brothers, who were in the care of Reuben Lively. His father had commanded a company in the regiment of militia led by Colonel Thomas Pearson. Thomas Thornton, Jr. estimated his loss at £116 sterling, and received £50 sterling.
Citations: 1,4
1783
Death
Before April 1783 | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Citation: 5

Last Edited: 31 January 2021 15:15:00

Citations

[S156] Compiler: Kenneth Thornton, Thorntons of North Carolina, Volume 1
[S863] Dan Olson, Compiler: Dan Olson, Dan Olson, Location: Ancestry.com, Url: http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/33839538/recent
[S156] Compiler: Kenneth Thornton, Thorntons of North Carolina, Volume 1, Date is an estimate, two years before the birth of their oldest son Thomas. Ken Thornton believes they were probably married in Perquimans County, North Carolina
[S1495] Gregory Palmer, Biographical Sketches of Loyalists of the American Revolution, p. 862.
[S156] Compiler: Kenneth Thornton, Thorntons of North Carolina, Volume 1, Based on will documents found, but no grave site has been located

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Relationship: 5th great-grandmother of Debra Sue Loghry

Elizabeth Williams

F, #1790, b. 1742, d. 1782

References: Ancestors of Debra S. Loghry

Family: Thomas A. Thornton (b. about 1739, d. before April 1783)

Thomas J. Thornton+ (b. 11 October 1762, d. 10 November 1834)
Abraham Thornton (b. about 1768, d. 20 November 1804)
Eli Thornton (b. 3 August 1769, d. 4 October 1852)
Thornton (b. 1771, d. 1782)

Name Elizabeth Thornton
Citation: 1
1742
Birth
1742
1760~18
Marriage | Thomas A. Thornton
11 May 1760 | Perquimans, North Carolina, United States
Thomas A. Thornton
Age ~21
Birth about 1739
Death: before April 1783 | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Citation: 1
1782~40
Death
1782
Citation: 2

Last Edited: 21 January 2017 16:13:00

Citations

[S156] Compiler: Kenneth Thornton, Thorntons of North Carolina, Volume 1, Date is an estimate, two years before the birth of their oldest son Thomas. Ken Thornton believes they were probably married in Perquimans County, North Carolina
[S863] Dan Olson, Compiler: Dan Olson, Dan Olson, Location: Ancestry.com, Url: http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/33839538/recent

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Sarah Elizabeth Thomas

F, #1791, b. 1793, d. 1834

Family: Thomas J. Thornton (b. 11 October 1762, d. 10 November 1834)

Abigail Thornton (b. 31 May 1814, d. 23 March 1877)
Rebecca Thornton (b. 14 April 1816, d. 8 August 1885)
Anna Thornton+ (b. 2 December 1818, d. 22 September 1876)
Isaac Thornton+ (b. 16 October 1819, d. 22 September 1876)
Sarah Thornton (b. 3 November 1821, d. 14 January 1852)

1781
Alt. Birth
29 October 1781 | Knox, Northwest Territory
Citation: 1
1793
Birth
1793
1806~13
Story
1806 | Ohio, United States
Thomas probably left for Ohio about 1806, according to research done by Ken Thornton. They moved to a Quaker settlement near Dayton, Ohio. The family went via wagon, which was pulled by oxen. The wagon was loaded with household goods, food and children. Each of the families engaged in the move made five bushels of noodles before they started on the trip. They migrated from North Carolina to Ohio to get away from slavery and then left Ohio because timber was scarce, and no public land was left to enter. Illinois better suited their needs because they found good soil and an abundance of timber. After Abigail died, she asked that if Thomas ever married again, he would name a daughter Abigail after her. Thomas did this after marrying Sarah. Thomas and Sarah moved to Vermilion County, Illinois in 1821, where they both died in 1834. Thomas's gravestone could still be read in the 1970s, but by the later 1990s, it was becoming exceedingly to read. It was not anchored in the ground and was leaning.
Citation: 2
1813~20
Marriage | Thomas J. Thornton
1 September 1813 | Montgomery, Ohio, United States
Thomas J. Thornton
Age 50
Birth 11 October 1762 | Snow Camp, Orange, Province of North Carolina, Colonial America
Death: 10 November 1834 | Vermilion, Illinois, United States
Sarah Elizabeth Thomas and Thomas J. Thornton were married on 1 September 1813 in Montgomery, Ohio, United States, U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935 state that Thomas Thornton married Sarah Thomas on 1 Sep 1813 in West Branch [Monthly Meeting West Branch Monthly Meeting; Meeting State Indiana; Meeting County: Miami].

Parents of Thomas Thornton: Thomas Thornton; Mother Elizabeth Thornton.

Parents of Sarah Thomas: Thomas Thomas and Mary Thomas.
Citations: 1,3
1820~27
Household Member | Census | Thomas J. Thornton
7 August 1820 | Randolph, Miami, Ohio, United States
Sarah appeared in the household of Thomas J. Thornton in a census on 7 August 1820 in Randolph, Miami, Ohio, United States. Household consisting of one male child under 10; two males 10 thru 15; two males 16 thru 25; one male 45 and over; three females under 10; one female 10 thru 15; one female 16 thru 25, one female 26 thru 44; three persons engaged in agriculture; seven free white persons under 16; and two free white persons over 25, for a total of 12 free white persons.
Citations: 4,5,6,7
1834~41
Death
1834 | Vermilion, Illinois, United States
1872
Alt. Death
17 October 1872 | Vermilion, Illinois, United States
Citation: 1

Last Edited: 27 December 2019 10:19:00

Citations

[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 13 May 2017, Sarah Thomas Thornton, 37350798.
[S863] Dan Olson, Compiler: Dan Olson, Dan Olson, Location: Ancestry.com, Url: http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/33839538/recent
[S937] Ancestry.com, "U.S. Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935." Database and images., (https://ancestry.com : accessed 27 Dec 2019); entry for Thomas Thornton and Sarah Thomas's marriage.
[S156] Compiler: Kenneth Thornton, Thorntons of North Carolina, Volume 1
[S1349] Ohio, Montgomery County, 1820 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, M33, roll 94, Randolph, line 6, Thomas Thornton, accessed 19 Mar 2016
[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 27 Sep 2017, Rebecca Brazelton, 37349591.
[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 14 Dec 2019, Thomas T. Thornton (5 Jan 1804-1 Aug 1883), 28757188, citing Greenwood Friends Cemetery, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA; maintained by Katie Lou (contributor 46950342).

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Relationship: 3rd great-granduncle of Debra Sue Loghry

Eli Thornton¹

M, #1792, b. 27 March 1801, d. 21 October 1890

Parents

Father: Thomas J. Thornton (b. 11 October 1762, d. 10 November 1834)
Mother: Abigail Spencer (b. February 1773, d. 3 February 1810)

1801
Birth
27 March 1801 | North Carolina, United States
1806~5
Story
1806 | Ohio, United States
Thomas probably left for Ohio about 1806, according to research done by Ken Thornton. They moved to a Quaker settlement near Dayton, Ohio. The family went via wagon, which was pulled by oxen. The wagon was loaded with household goods, food and children. Each of the families engaged in the move made five bushels of noodles before they started on the trip. They migrated from North Carolina to Ohio to get away from slavery and then left Ohio because timber was scarce, and no public land was left to enter. Illinois better suited their needs because they found good soil and an abundance of timber. After Abigail died, she asked that if Thomas ever married again, he would name a daughter Abigail after her. Thomas did this after marrying Sarah. Thomas and Sarah moved to Vermilion County, Illinois in 1821, where they both died in 1834. Thomas's gravestone could still be read in the 1970s, but by the later 1990s, it was becoming exceedingly to read. It was not anchored in the ground and was leaning.
Citation: 2
182019
Household Member | Census | Thomas J. Thornton
7 August 1820 | Randolph, Miami, Ohio, United States
Eli appeared in the household of Thomas J. Thornton in a census on 7 August 1820 in Randolph, Miami, Ohio, United States. Household consisting of one male child under 10; two males 10 thru 15; two males 16 thru 25; one male 45 and over; three females under 10; one female 10 thru 15; one female 16 thru 25, one female 26 thru 44; three persons engaged in agriculture; seven free white persons under 16; and two free white persons over 25, for a total of 12 free white persons.
Citations: 3,4,5,6
182625
Marriage | Sara Madden
23 December 1826
Sara Madden
Age 16
Birth 7 January 1810 | South Carolina, United States
Death: 14 April 1843 | Vermilion, Illinois, United States
189089
Death
21 October 1890

Last Edited: 1 March 2020 12:22:00

Citations

[S357] Letha Badger, Badger to Debbie, Letter, 09/01/1998, Recipient: to Debbie Jorgenson
[S863] Dan Olson, Compiler: Dan Olson, Dan Olson, Location: Ancestry.com, Url: http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/33839538/recent
[S156] Compiler: Kenneth Thornton, Thorntons of North Carolina, Volume 1
[S1349] Ohio, Montgomery County, 1820 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, M33, roll 94, Randolph, line 6, Thomas Thornton, accessed 19 Mar 2016
[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 27 Sep 2017, Rebecca Brazelton, 37349591.
[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 14 Dec 2019, Thomas T. Thornton (5 Jan 1804-1 Aug 1883), 28757188, citing Greenwood Friends Cemetery, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA; maintained by Katie Lou (contributor 46950342).

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Relationship: 3rd great-grandaunt of Debra Sue Loghry

Mary Thornton¹

F, #1793, b. 12 February 1809, d. 1 January 1837

Parents

Father: Thomas J. Thornton (b. 11 October 1762, d. 10 November 1834)
Mother: Abigail Spencer (b. February 1773, d. 3 February 1810)

1806
Story
1806 | Ohio, United States
Thomas probably left for Ohio about 1806, according to research done by Ken Thornton. They moved to a Quaker settlement near Dayton, Ohio. The family went via wagon, which was pulled by oxen. The wagon was loaded with household goods, food and children. Each of the families engaged in the move made five bushels of noodles before they started on the trip. They migrated from North Carolina to Ohio to get away from slavery and then left Ohio because timber was scarce, and no public land was left to enter. Illinois better suited their needs because they found good soil and an abundance of timber. After Abigail died, she asked that if Thomas ever married again, he would name a daughter Abigail after her. Thomas did this after marrying Sarah. Thomas and Sarah moved to Vermilion County, Illinois in 1821, where they both died in 1834. Thomas's gravestone could still be read in the 1970s, but by the later 1990s, it was becoming exceedingly to read. It was not anchored in the ground and was leaning.
Citation: 2
1809
Birth
12 February 1809
182011
Household Member | Census | Thomas J. Thornton
7 August 1820 | Randolph, Miami, Ohio, United States
Mary appeared in the household of Thomas J. Thornton in a census on 7 August 1820 in Randolph, Miami, Ohio, United States. Household consisting of one male child under 10; two males 10 thru 15; two males 16 thru 25; one male 45 and over; three females under 10; one female 10 thru 15; one female 16 thru 25, one female 26 thru 44; three persons engaged in agriculture; seven free white persons under 16; and two free white persons over 25, for a total of 12 free white persons.
Citations: 3,4,5,6
183122
Marriage | John Brady
16 June 1831
John Brady
183727
Death
1 January 1837

Last Edited: 6 May 2012

Citations

[S357] Letha Badger, Badger to Debbie, Letter, 09/01/1998, Recipient: to Debbie Jorgenson
[S863] Dan Olson, Compiler: Dan Olson, Dan Olson, Location: Ancestry.com, Url: http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/33839538/recent
[S156] Compiler: Kenneth Thornton, Thorntons of North Carolina, Volume 1
[S1349] Ohio, Montgomery County, 1820 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, M33, roll 94, Randolph, line 6, Thomas Thornton, accessed 19 Mar 2016
[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 27 Sep 2017, Rebecca Brazelton, 37349591.
[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 14 Dec 2019, Thomas T. Thornton (5 Jan 1804-1 Aug 1883), 28757188, citing Greenwood Friends Cemetery, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA; maintained by Katie Lou (contributor 46950342).

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Jemima Pearson¹

F, #1794, b. 20 June 1814, d. 18 March 1882

Family: Nathan Thornton (b. 25 April 1799, d. 7 August 1878)

Franklin W. Thornton+ (b. 27 May 1856, d. 22 December 1928)
Thornton (b. 5 March 1859, d. 5 March 1859)

Name Jemima Garnet
Citation: 2
Name Jemina Garrett
Citation: 3
Name Jemima Gauntt
Citation: 4
1814
Alt. Birth
18 June 1814
Citation: 4
1814
Birth
20 June 1814
Citation: 5
183723
Marriage | Zeno Pearson
27 July 1837 | Henry, Indiana, United States
Zeno Pearson
Age ~36
Birth 1801 | North Carolina, United States
Death: 7 September 1853 | Polk, Iowa, United States
Citation: 2
185440
Marriage | Nathan Thornton
6 October 1854 | Story, Iowa, United States
Nathan Thornton
Age 55
Birth 25 April 1799 | Bush River, Newberry, South Carolina, United States
Death: 7 August 1878 | Polk, Iowa, United States
Citation: 6
1856~42
Household Member | Census | Nathan Thornton
1856 | Delaware Township, Polk, Iowa, United States
Jemima appeared in the household of Nathan Thornton in a census in 1856 in Delaware Township, Polk, Iowa, United States.

1) Nathan Thornton, age 57, male, married, resident in the state for six years; born in North Carolina, farmer, owns his land consisting of 216 acres of improved land.
2) Jemima Thornton, age 40, born in Ohio, married.
3) Newton Thornton, male, age 23, born in Illinois.
4) Anna Thornton, female, age 19, born in Illinois.
5) Jane Thornton, female, age 16, born in Illinois.
Citation: 7
186046
Household Member | Census | Nathan Thornton
30 June 1860 | Douglas Township, Polk, Iowa, United States
Jemima appeared in the household of Nathan Thornton in a census on 30 June 1860 in Douglas Township, Polk, Iowa, United States.

1) Nathan Thornton, head, male, age 60, value of real estate $4,000, birth place North Carolina.
2) J. Thornton, wife, age 40, birth place Indiana.
3) Jane Thornton, age 19, birth place Illinois.
4) W. Thornton, male, age 18, birth place Illinois, working as farm hand.
5) J. Thornton, male, age 15, birth place Illinois, working as a farm hand.
6) F.W. Thornton, male, age 4, birth place Iowa.
Citations: 8,9,10
186046
Census (F) | Nathan Thornton
30 June 1860 | Douglas Township, Polk, Iowa, United States
She and Nathan Thornton were enumerated on the census of 1860 in Douglas Township, Polk, Iowa, United States.
Citation: 11
187056
Household Member | Census | Nathan Thornton
1 August 1870 | Douglas Township, Polk, Iowa, United States
Jemima appeared in the household of Nathan Thornton in a census on 1 August 1870 in Douglas Township, Polk, Iowa, United States.

1) N. Thornton, head, farmer, male, white, age 71, value of real estate $6,000, born in North Carolina.
2) Jemima Thornton, female, white, age 54, born in Ohio.
3) Frank, white male, age 14, born in Iowa.
Citations: 12,10
188267
Death
18 March 1882 | Polk, Iowa, United States
Citations: 13,4

Last Edited: 11 November 2021 09:12:00

Citations

[S1544] «i>Quaker-Roots, mailing lists, Herbert Standing, "Henry C. Lewis," >, 12 Jun 2003 (https://www.rootsweb.com : accessed 10 Apr 2004).
[S362] Ancestry.com, "Indiana, Marriage Index, 1800-1941," database, Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc., accessed 29 Feb 2020), entry for Zeno Pearson and Jemima Garnet's 1837 marriage.
[S1697] Iowa. Department of Public Health. Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., Iowa Marriage Records, 1880-1951. Ancestry.com, 91-1136, Thornton-Ritchie, accessed 2 Feb 2021.
[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 27 Dec 2019, Jemima Gauntt Thornton (18 Jun 1814–18 Mar 1882), 28829431, citing Greenwood Friends Cemetery, Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, USA; Maintained by Nancy (Clayton) Phillips (contributor 47008554).
[S868] Jemima Thornton Cemetery Marker photo, Record Type: photograph of cemetery marker, Name Of Person: Jemima Thornotn, Reader: Debbie Jorgenson, Used age at death to arrive at birth date.
[S158] Ancestry.com, "Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996," database on-line, Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., accessed 20 Mar 2016), Nathan Thornton.
[S860] Iowa, Polk County, 1856 state census, population schedule, Delaware, p. 645, dwelling 60, family 60, line 34, Nathan Thornton household; (http://www.ancestry.com)
[S1340] Iowa, Polk County, 1860 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, M653, roll 338, Douglas, p. 111, dwelling 815, family 721, Nathan Thornton household
[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 4 May 2017, William Thornton, 114182860.
[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 4 May 2017, Franklin Wilburforce Thornton, 133377923.
[S157] 1860 U.S. Census, State: Iowa, County: Polk Co., Film: M653_338, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Nathan Thornton
[S1341] Iowa, Polk County, 1870 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, M593, roll 415, Douglas Township, p. 303A, dwelling 71, family 72, Nathan Thornton household
[S868] Jemima Thornton Cemetery Marker photo, Record Type: photograph of cemetery marker, Name Of Person: Jemima Thornotn, Reader: Debbie Jorgenson

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Relationship: 2nd great-grandaunt of Debra Sue Loghry

Maria Thornton¹

F, #1795, b. 27 April 1823, d. 30 November 1884

Parents

Father: Nathan Thornton (b. 25 April 1799, d. 7 August 1878)
Mother: Charity Cook (b. 15 March 1805, d. 23 October 1853)

Family: William G. Madden (b. 8 April 1825, d. 23 December 1896)

John Franklin Madden (b. 4 April 1850, d. 1 March 1905)
Charity Jennie Madden+ (b. about 1853, d. 1894)
Charles S. Madden (b. 10 June 1855, d. 28 April 1894)
Marietta Amanda Madden (b. 1858, d. 6 March 1923)
Jesse W. Madden (b. 10 April 1861, d. 24 February 1894)

1823
Birth
27 April 1823 | Warren, Ohio, United States
Citation: 1
1830~7
Household Member | Census | Nathan Thornton
1830 | Vermilion, Illinois, United States
Maria appeared in the household of Nathan Thornton in the 1830 U.S. Federal census in 1830 in Vermilion, Illinois, United States. Nathan Thornton, Home in 1830: Vermilion, Illinois; Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2; Free White Persons - Males 20 thr 29: 1; Free White Persons - Females - 5 thr 9: 1; Free White Persons - 20 thr 29: 1; Free White Persons - Under 20: 3; Free White Persons - 20 thr 49: 2; Total Free White Persons: 5; Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 5.
Citations: 2,1
1840~17
Household Member | Census | Nathan Thornton
1840 | Vermilion, Illinois, United States
Maria appeared in the household of Nathan Thornton in the 1840 U.S. Federal census in 1840 in Vermilion, Illinois, United States. Nathan Thornton; Home in 1840: Vermilion, Illinois; Free White Persons - Males - 5 thr 9: 2; Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 3; Free White Persons - Males - 40 thr 49: 1; Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2; Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2; Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 2; Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 2; No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 1; Free White Persons - Under 20: 11; Free White Persons - 20 thr 49: 3; Total Free White Persons: 14; Total All Persons - Free Wite, Free Colored, Slaves: 14.
Citations: 3,1,4
184926
Marriage | William G. Madden
28 June 1849 | Vermilion, Illinois, United States
William G. Madden
Age 24
Birth 8 April 1825
Death: 23 December 1896
Citations: 5,6
188461
Death
30 November 1884 | Polk, Iowa, United States
Citation: 1

Last Edited: 1 February 2021 11:38:00

Citations

[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 4 May 2017, Maria Thornton Madden, 28822554.
[S351] Illinois, Vermilion County, 1830 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, M19, roll 23, p. 103, Nathan Thornton, accessed 19 Mar 2016
[S1345] Illinois, Vermilion County, 1840 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, M704, roll 71, p. 126, line 5, Nathan Thornton, accessed 19 Mar 2016.
[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 4 May 2017, Marietta Thornton Lewis, 54414153.
[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 4 May 2017, William G. Madden, 38860104.
[S1794] bbbloyd, "Bishop and Denny Family Tree," database, Ancesty.com, accessed 1 Feb 2021), Maria Thornton.

Family Explorer

Relationship: 2nd great-granduncle of Debra Sue Loghry

John Spencer Thornton¹

M, #1796, b. 11 October 1827, d. 18 November 1891

Parents

Father: Nathan Thornton (b. 25 April 1799, d. 7 August 1878)
Mother: Charity Cook (b. 15 March 1805, d. 23 October 1853)

Family: Esther Lewis (b. 30 March 1833, d. 28 February 1879)

Rachel Thornton+ (b. 30 June 1853, d. 17 August 1927)
Samantha J. Thornton (b. 1855)
Evangeline Thornton (b. 22 November 1855, d. 24 April 1914)
Thomas C. Thornton (b. 17 February 1860, d. 16 May 1920)
Mary Frances Thornton (b. 13 March 1863, d. 11 February 1932)
Ambrose Thornton (b. 1864)
William H. Thornton (b. 1 December 1865, d. 1 December 1945)
Nathan Thornton (b. 24 March 1868, d. 29 July 1891)
Emma Thornton (b. 26 October 1870, d. 27 August 1892)
Charity Thornton (b. 1871)
Mary Etta Thornton (b. 1873)
John W. Thornton (b. 30 June 1877, d. 27 December 1941)

Note
He is connected with the Society of Friends Church.
1827
Birth
11 October 1827 | Vermilion, Illinois, United States
Citation: 2
1830~3
Household Member | Census | Nathan Thornton
1830 | Vermilion, Illinois, United States
John appeared in the household of Nathan Thornton in the 1830 U.S. Federal census in 1830 in Vermilion, Illinois, United States. Nathan Thornton, Home in 1830: Vermilion, Illinois; Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2; Free White Persons - Males 20 thr 29: 1; Free White Persons - Females - 5 thr 9: 1; Free White Persons - 20 thr 29: 1; Free White Persons - Under 20: 3; Free White Persons - 20 thr 49: 2; Total Free White Persons: 5; Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 5.
Citations: 3,4
1840~13
Household Member | Census | Nathan Thornton
1840 | Vermilion, Illinois, United States
John appeared in the household of Nathan Thornton in the 1840 U.S. Federal census in 1840 in Vermilion, Illinois, United States. Nathan Thornton; Home in 1840: Vermilion, Illinois; Free White Persons - Males - 5 thr 9: 2; Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 3; Free White Persons - Males - 40 thr 49: 1; Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2; Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2; Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 2; Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 2; No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 1; Free White Persons - Under 20: 11; Free White Persons - 20 thr 49: 3; Total Free White Persons: 14; Total All Persons - Free Wite, Free Colored, Slaves: 14.
Citations: 5,4,6
185022
Marriage | Esther Lewis
4 April 1850 | Vermilion, Illinois, United States
Esther Lewis
Age 17
Birth 30 March 1833 | Vermilion, Illinois, United States
Death: 28 February 1879 | Polk, Iowa, United States
Citation: 7
1869~42
Residence
1869
1874~47
Residence
1874
188052
Census
7 July 1880 | Douglas Township, Polk, Iowa, United States
He appeared on the census on 7 July 1880 in Douglas Township, Polk, Iowa, United States. 1) J.S. Thornton, head of household, white, male, age 32, born in Illinois, single, fathern born North Carolina, mother born in Ohio, farmer.
2) Mary F. Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 18, single, born in Iowa, father born in Illinois, mother born in Indiana, keeping house.
3) Ambrose W. Thornton, son, white, male, age 16, single, born in Iowa, father born in Illinois, mother born in Indiana, farming.
4) William H. Thornton, son, white, male, age 14, single, born in Iowa, father born in Illinois, mother born in Indiana.
5) Nathan Thornton, son, white, male, age 12, single, born in Iowa, father born in Illinois, mother born in Indiana.
6) Charity Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 9, born in Missouri, father born in Illinois, mother born in Indiana.
7) Mary Etta Thornton, daughter, white, female, age 7, born in Missouri, father born in Illinois, mother born in Indiana.
8) John L. Thornton, son, white, male, age 3, born in Iowa, father born in Illinois, mother born in Indiana.
9) Virginia Thornton, servant, white, female, age 20, born in Iowa, father and mother born in Ohio.
Citations: 2,8,9,10,11
189164
Death
18 November 1891
Citation: 12

Last Edited: 3 May 2017 13:06:00

Citations

[S869] History of Polk County: Douglas Township
[S870] Iowa, Polk County, 1880 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T9, roll 360, Douglas, enumeration district (ED) 171, p. 517A, dwelling 221, family 221
[S351] Illinois, Vermilion County, 1830 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, M19, roll 23, p. 103, Nathan Thornton, accessed 19 Mar 2016
[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 4 May 2017, Maria Thornton Madden, 28822554.
[S1345] Illinois, Vermilion County, 1840 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, M704, roll 71, p. 126, line 5, Nathan Thornton, accessed 19 Mar 2016.
[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 4 May 2017, Marietta Thornton Lewis, 54414153.
[S159] Compiler: Jordan Doodd, Liahona Research, Illinois Marriages, 1790-1860, Esther Lewis, spouse John S. Thornton, marriage date 4 Apr 1850, marriage county Vermilion
[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 3 May 2017, Fannie Mary Thornton Raber, 42854103.
[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 3 May 2017, William Henry Thornton, 28757729.
[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 3 May 2017, Nathan Thornton, 11273507.
[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 3 May 2017, John Larkin Thornton, 28829378.
[S871] Family Tree Maker's Genealogy Site User Home Page: Descendants of Peter Cook, Url: http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/j/o/l/Gary-E-Jolley/GENE7-0001.html

Family Explorer

Esther Lewis

F, #1797, b. 30 March 1833, d. 28 February 1879

Family: John Spencer Thornton (b. 11 October 1827, d. 18 November 1891)

Rachel Thornton+ (b. 30 June 1853, d. 17 August 1927)
Samantha J. Thornton (b. 1855)
Evangeline Thornton (b. 22 November 1855, d. 24 April 1914)
Thomas C. Thornton (b. 17 February 1860, d. 16 May 1920)
Mary Frances Thornton (b. 13 March 1863, d. 11 February 1932)
Ambrose Thornton (b. 1864)
William H. Thornton (b. 1 December 1865, d. 1 December 1945)
Nathan Thornton (b. 24 March 1868, d. 29 July 1891)
Emma Thornton (b. 26 October 1870, d. 27 August 1892)
Charity Thornton (b. 1871)
Mary Etta Thornton (b. 1873)
John W. Thornton (b. 30 June 1877, d. 27 December 1941)

Alt. Birth
Parke, Indiana, United States
1833
Birth
30 March 1833 | Vermilion, Illinois, United States
Esther Lewis was born on 30 March 1833 in Vermilion, Illinois, United States, Birth date arrived at by age at death: 45 y 10 m 26 d.
185017
Marriage | John Spencer Thornton
4 April 1850 | Vermilion, Illinois, United States
John Spencer Thornton
Age 22
Birth 11 October 1827 | Vermilion, Illinois, United States
Death: 18 November 1891
Citation: 1
187945
Death
28 February 1879 | Polk, Iowa, United States

Last Edited: 25 February 2019 14:33:00

Citations

[S159] Compiler: Jordan Doodd, Liahona Research, Illinois Marriages, 1790-1860, Esther Lewis, spouse John S. Thornton, marriage date 4 Apr 1850, marriage county Vermilion

Family Explorer

Relationship: 2nd great-granduncle of Debra Sue Loghry

Calvin Thornton

M, #1799, b. 7 January 1830, d. 3 September 1908

Parents

Father: Nathan Thornton (b. 25 April 1799, d. 7 August 1878)
Mother: Charity Cook (b. 15 March 1805, d. 23 October 1853)

Family: Araminta Harris (b. 15 March 1831, d. 15 February 1921)

Nancy E. Thornton+ (b. 1855)
Jerome Bud Thornton+ (b. 11 March 1855, d. 2 December 1928)
Ida Jane Thornton+ (b. 10 March 1858, d. 1 January 1941)
Laura Viretta Thornton+ (b. 1 August 1860, d. 20 September 1947)
Alta M. Thornton+ (b. 19 March 1862, d. 1 March 1934)
Viola C. Thornton (b. about 1864)
Maud Thornton (b. about 1875)

Note

Calvin secured an education sufficient to fit him for successful business. When 17 years old he concluded he could do better than living on a farm and that he would learn a trade. His father attempted to dissuade him, telling him that it was his intention to give each of his children a farm or set them up in business; that if he left his home, he would get no farm, and no start in business from him. Despite the wishes of his father, he apprenticed himself for 30 months to learn the trade of cabinetmaker. At the end of the first year of his apprenticeship, in 1848, he got a ticket-of-leave to visit his father, who had removed to Polk County. His visit completed, he returned and served the remainder of his apprenticeship.

In September 1850 he returned to Fort Des Moines, in a prairie schooner. He at once began work at his trade. And with resolute spirit took up the burden of life, often being reminded of the "no farm" decree of his father, which was faithfully kept, and which he later in life often said was a real benefit, for it forced him to rely upon his own sources.

In January 1851, having reached his majority, he decided to invest in farm land. In April 1851 he was elected clerk of Delaware Township, and soon after Township Assessor, Director of the School District and President of the School Board, and held one or more of those offices so long as he lived in the township. In 1857 Calvin was appointed by the County Clerk to organize the township for election, revenue and judicial purposes. He was elected the first Justice of the Peace in the township, and held the place so long as he resided there. A few years later, his father-in-law died, leaving a farm which is now the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Calvin sold his farm, settled with the heirs of his father-in-law, took possession of the farm, and lived thereon until he sold it to the State Agricultural Society in 1886.
Citation: 1
1830
Birth
7 January 1830 | Vermilion, Illinois, United States
Citation: 2
1840~10
Household Member | Census | Nathan Thornton
1840 | Vermilion, Illinois, United States
Calvin appeared in the household of Nathan Thornton in the 1840 U.S. Federal census in 1840 in Vermilion, Illinois, United States. Nathan Thornton; Home in 1840: Vermilion, Illinois; Free White Persons - Males - 5 thr 9: 2; Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 3; Free White Persons - Males - 40 thr 49: 1; Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 2; Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2; Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 2; Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 2; No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 1; Free White Persons - Under 20: 11; Free White Persons - 20 thr 49: 3; Total Free White Persons: 14; Total All Persons - Free Wite, Free Colored, Slaves: 14.
Citations: 3,4,5
185423
Marriage | Araminta Harris
1 January 1854 | Polk, Iowa, United States
Araminta Harris
Age 22
Birth 15 March 1831 | Henry, Indiana, United States
Death: 15 February 1921 | Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States
Citations: 6,7
186030
Census (F) | Araminta Harris
30 June 1860 | Douglas Township, Polk, Iowa, United States
Calvin Thornton and Araminta Harris were enumerated on the census of 1860 in Douglas Township, Polk, Iowa, United States.
Citation: 8
187040
Census (F) | Araminta Harris
10 June 1870 | Lee Twp Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
He and Araminta Harris were enumerated on the census of 1870 in Lee Twp Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
Citation: 9
188050
Census
6 June 1880 | Grant Township, Polk, Iowa, United States
He appeared on the U.S. Federal census on 6 June 1880 in Grant Township, Polk, Iowa, United States. Calvin Thornton, age 50, born in Illinois; Arminta Thornton, wife, age 49; Laura Thornton, age 19; Alta Thornton, age 17; Viola Thornton, age 15; Maud Thornton, age 5.
Citations: 10,11
188050
Census (F) | Araminta Harris
26 June 1880 | Grant Township, Polk, Iowa, United States
He and Araminta Harris were enumerated on the census of 1880 in Grant Township, Polk, Iowa, United States.
Citation: 10
1900~70
Census
1900 | Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States
He appeared on the 1372 North Los Robles Avenue census in 1900 in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States. Also residing in this household were W.G. Harris, age 78, and Maude Thornton, age 21
Citation: 12
190878
Death
3 September 1908 | Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States
Citation: 13
1908
Alt. Death
4 September 1908 | Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States
He has conflicting death information of 4 September 1908 and Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States. Calvin Thornton died this morning at his home.
Citation: 14

Last Edited: 28 November 2021 15:53:00

Citations

[S162] L.F. Andrews, Pioneers of Polk County, Iowa, pages 459-464
[S162] L.F. Andrews, Pioneers of Polk County, Iowa, pages 459-64
[S1345] Illinois, Vermilion County, 1840 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, M704, roll 71, p. 126, line 5, Nathan Thornton, accessed 19 Mar 2016.
[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 4 May 2017, Maria Thornton Madden, 28822554.
[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 4 May 2017, Marietta Thornton Lewis, 54414153.
[S162] L.F. Andrews, Pioneers of Polk County, Iowa, page 460
[S8] Compiler: Pioneer Sons & Daughters Genealogical Society, Polk County Iowa Marriages 1846-1866
[S157] 1860 U.S. Census, State: Iowa, County: Polk Co., Film: M653_338, viewed online at Ancestry.com, C. Thornton
[S160] 1870 U.S. Census, State: Iowa, County: Polk, Film: M593_415, online at Ancestry.com, Calvin Thornton
[S889] Iowa, Page County, 1880 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T9, roll 360, Grant, enumeration district (ED) 170, p. 6, dwelling 180, family 180, Calvin Thornton household, accessed 18 Apr 2020
[S1382] "FamilySearch Family Tree under license to MyHeritage.com." [online database]., (https://www.myheritage.com : accessed 14 Jun 2020); Araminta Thornton (born Harris) date of death.
[S1802] California, Los Angeles County, 1900 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T623, roll 91, Pasadena, enumeration district (ED) 111, family Calvin Thornton household
[S74] Find A Grave, database and images, accessed 3 May 2017, Calvin Thornton, 12640878.
[S1695] California. Los Angeles., Los Angeles Herald, "Pasadena Brief Notes," 4 Sep 1908, p. 8, col. 1.

Family Explorer

Araminta Harris¹

F, #1800, b. 15 March 1831, d. 15 February 1921

Family: Calvin Thornton (b. 7 January 1830, d. 3 September 1908)

Nancy E. Thornton+ (b. 1855)
Jerome Bud Thornton+ (b. 11 March 1855, d. 2 December 1928)
Ida Jane Thornton+ (b. 10 March 1858, d. 1 January 1941)
Laura Viretta Thornton+ (b. 1 August 1860, d. 20 September 1947)
Alta M. Thornton+ (b. 19 March 1862, d. 1 March 1934)
Viola C. Thornton (b. about 1864)
Maud Thornton (b. about 1875)

Name Araminta Harris
Name Araminta Thornton
Citations: 2,3
1831
Birth
15 March 1831 | Henry, Indiana, United States
Citation: 1
185422
Marriage | Calvin Thornton
1 January 1854 | Polk, Iowa, United States
Calvin Thornton
Age 23
Birth 7 January 1830 | Vermilion, Illinois, United States
Death: 3 September 1908 | Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States
Citations: 2,3
186029
Census (F) | Calvin Thornton
30 June 1860 | Douglas Township, Polk, Iowa, United States
Araminta Harris and Calvin Thornton were enumerated on the census of 1860 in Douglas Township, Polk, Iowa, United States.
Citation: 4
187039
Census (F) | Calvin Thornton
10 June 1870 | Lee Twp Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States
She and Calvin Thornton were enumerated on the census of 1870 in Lee Twp Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United States.
Citation: 5
188049
Occupant | Census | Calvin Thornton
6 June 1880 | Grant Township, Polk, Iowa, United States
Calvin Thornton, age 50, born in Illinois; Arminta Thornton, wife, age 49; Laura Thornton, age 19; Alta Thornton, age 17; Viola Thornton, age 15; Maud Thornton, age 5.
Citations: 6,1
188049
Census (F) | Calvin Thornton
26 June 1880 | Grant Township, Polk, Iowa, United States
She and Calvin Thornton were enumerated on the census of 1880 in Grant Township, Polk, Iowa, United States.
Citation: 6
1900~69
Residence
1900 | Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States
She had a residence in 1900 in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States. Also residing in this household were W.G. Harris, age 78, and Maude Thornton, age 21
Citations: 1,7
192189
Death
15 February 1921 | Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States
Citations: 1,8
1921
Obituary
16 February 1921 | Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States
Her obituary was published on 16 February 1921 in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States. Mrs. Araminta Thornton, age 90 years, who leaves 62 direct descendants, and who has resided in Pasadena for the past 34 years, passed away Tuesday.

Death took place at the residence, 1372 North Los Robles avenue.

Besides her relatives, Mrs. Thornton leaves hundreds of friends in this city, where she was beloved and highly esteemed by all who knew her.

Together with her husband, Calvin Thornton, Mrs. Thornton was one of the first settlers in Pasadena. Only a few inhabitants were settled in the Crown City when the Thorntons reached the place 34 years ago.

Mr. Thornton died in 1908 after taking a very prominent part in the city affairs up to that time. He was buried at Mountain View Cemetery.

The list of relatives of the deceased include five children, 25 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

The names of the five children are Nancy H. Henderson, Ida J. Wilkins, Laura B. McKenzie, Alta M. Saunders and J. B. Thornton.

Mrs. Thornton was a devote Christian and with a great love for home life. She has been a membersof the Washington Street M. E. church for some time. Her health had been unusually good until lately.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Washington Street M. E. church with Rev. W. C. Botkin in charge. Interment will be at Mountain View cemetery, the remains to be placed alongside the final resting post of the husband.

Reynolds & Van Nuys Co., morticians, 41 North Garfield avenue are in charge of the burial arrangements.
Citation: 8

Last Edited: 28 November 2021 15:53:00

Citations

[S1382] "FamilySearch Family Tree under license to MyHeritage.com." [online database]., (https://www.myheritage.com : accessed 14 Jun 2020); Araminta Thornton (born Harris) date of death.
[S162] L.F. Andrews, Pioneers of Polk County, Iowa, page 460
[S8] Compiler: Pioneer Sons & Daughters Genealogical Society, Polk County Iowa Marriages 1846-1866
[S157] 1860 U.S. Census, State: Iowa, County: Polk Co., Film: M653_338, viewed online at Ancestry.com, C. Thornton
[S160] 1870 U.S. Census, State: Iowa, County: Polk, Film: M593_415, online at Ancestry.com, Calvin Thornton
[S889] Iowa, Page County, 1880 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T9, roll 360, Grant, enumeration district (ED) 170, p. 6, dwelling 180, family 180, Calvin Thornton household, accessed 18 Apr 2020
[S1802] California, Los Angeles County, 1900 U.S. census, Ancestry.com, Digital images, T623, roll 91, Pasadena, enumeration district (ED) 111, family Calvin Thornton household
[S1694] California. Pasadena., The Pasadena Post, "Pasadena Woman Ninety Years Old Passes Away," 15 Feb 1921, p. 7, col. 3.

Person Page 72

Kristian Nissen Holdensen

Family:

Magretha Holdensen

Parents

Dorthea Maria Holdensen

Parents

Herbert Garfield Wounded Head, II1

Citations

Thomas A. Thornton

Parents

Family: Elizabeth Williams (b. 1742, d. 1782)

Citations

Elizabeth Williams

Family: Thomas A. Thornton (b. about 1739, d. before April 1783)

Citations

Sarah Elizabeth Thomas

Family: Thomas J. Thornton (b. 11 October 1762, d. 10 November 1834)

Citations

Eli Thornton1

Parents

Citations

Mary Thornton1

Parents

Citations

Jemima Pearson1

Family: Nathan Thornton (b. 25 April 1799, d. 7 August 1878)

Citations

Maria Thornton1

Parents

Family: William G. Madden (b. 8 April 1825, d. 23 December 1896)

Citations

John Spencer Thornton1

Parents

Family: Esther Lewis (b. 30 March 1833, d. 28 February 1879)

Citations

Esther Lewis

Family: John Spencer Thornton (b. 11 October 1827, d. 18 November 1891)

Citations

Calvin Thornton

Parents

Family: Araminta Harris (b. 15 March 1831, d. 15 February 1921)

Citations

Araminta Harris1

Family: Calvin Thornton (b. 7 January 1830, d. 3 September 1908)

Citations

Herbert Garfield Wounded Head, II¹

Eli Thornton¹

Mary Thornton¹

Jemima Pearson¹

Maria Thornton¹

John Spencer Thornton¹

Araminta Harris¹