Welcome to our Thornton family

In this blog we attempt to create a visual history of a main southern Kentucky Thornton branch, descended from Scots-Irish Thorntons who may have arrived in Pennsylvania in the mid-1700s. If your goal is to check whether or not you or a family member are listed in our genealogy file, the first eight posts contain more than 1,500 names, listed generationally. Use the 'find' command to scroll through the material...Good luck.

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Monday, September 3, 2007

Generation 5: The families of my Great-Aunts and Uncles, and various cousins

Generation No. 5

70. Cordell Hull5 Thornton (James P4, William Frank3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born August 16, 1910 in Springfield, Robertson County, TN, and died May 02, 1967 in Jackson County, TN. He married Hattie Tisia Medlin April 09, 1932 in Gainesboro, Jackson County, TN, daughter of Walter Medlin and Rhoda Flatt. She was born December 24, 1913 in Jackson County, TN, and died October 19, 2003 in Cookeville, Putnam County, TN.

Notes for Cordell Hull Thornton:
In 1930, Cordell was living in the Dennis family household with W.M Meadows and his wife Mary, Cordell's grandparents.


More About Cordell Hull Thornton:
Census: Cordell listed as a lodger in Jackson County.

More About Hattie Tisia Medlin:
Burial: Sam Flatt Cemetery, Jackson County, TN
Religion: New Salem Church of Christ

Children of Cordell Thornton and Hattie Medlin are:
149. i. Charles Franklin6 Thornton, b. June 02, 1933, Gainesboro, Jackson County, TN; d. January 09, 1998, Gainesboro, Jackson County, TN.
ii. Burnetta Elizabeth Thornton, b. April 15, 1935, Jackson County, TN; d. December 13, 1951, Jackson County, TN.
150. iii. Phillip Ann Thornton, b. January 13, 1942.
151. iv. Clella Bueanna Thornton, b. March 20, 1944, Gainesboro, Jackson County, TN.
152. v. Linda Faye Thornton, b. December 19, 1953.


71. James Benton5 Jones (James Benton4, Margaret3 Thornton, Robert Benton2, William1) was born 1926 in Giles County, TN, and died 1988. He married ?.

Child of James Jones and ? is:
i. Vicki6 Jones, m. ? Chambliss.


72. Carl5 Jones (Dock4, Margaret3 Thornton, Robert Benton2, William1) was born Abt. 1910. He married Eula ?.

Child of Carl Jones and Eula ? is:
i. Lillian6 Jones.


73. Marvin O5 Jones (Dock4, Margaret3 Thornton, Robert Benton2, William1) was born December 09, 1912 in Warren County, KY, and died May 27, 1994 in Louisville, Jefferson County, KY. He married Ella Satterfield.

Children of Marvin Jones and Ella Satterfield are:
i. Richard D6 Jones, b. October 20, 1935.
ii. Barbara S Jones, b. December 10, 1936.
iii. William H Jones, b. August 13, 1939.
iv. Marvin O Jones, b. March 10, 1945.
v. Beverly Cookie Jones, b. February 24, 1946.
vi. Ronald G Jones, b. January 04, 1949.


74. Clarence N5 Jones (Dock4, Margaret3 Thornton, Robert Benton2, William1) was born March 27, 1917, and died January 08, 1978 in Bowling Green, KY. He married Tenito Crouch. She was born December 22, 1922, and died July 31, 1974 in Warren County, KY.

Children of Clarence Jones and Tenito Crouch are:
i. Clarence N6 Jones, b. January 27, 1946.
ii. Jennifer M Jones, b. October 31, 1947; m. ? Parsons.
iii. James F Jones, b. February 08, 1949.
iv. Howard E Jones, b. June 20, 1950.
v. Michael D Jones, b. December 20, 1951.


75. Albert Franklin5 Jones (Dock4, Margaret3 Thornton, Robert Benton2, William1) was born March 25, 1919 in Simpson County, KY, and died January 25, 2004 in Clarksville, Montgomery County, TN. He married Mary Jane Jones, daughter of Dudley Jones and Maggie Jones. She was born Abt. 1921 in Woodburn, Warren County, KY, and died September 20, 2004 in Clarksville, Montgomery County, TN.

Notes for Albert Franklin Jones:
Recipient of two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star, and a Silver Star.

More About Albert Franklin Jones:
Burial: Sango Cemetery, Clarksville, TN
Military service: WWII, US Army

More About Mary Jane Jones:
Burial: Sango Cemetery, Clarksville, TN

Children of Albert Jones and Mary Jones are:
i. Patti6 Jones, m. Stephen M Stalion.
ii. Nancy Jayne Jones, m. William Ross Weakley.

More About Nancy Jayne Jones:
Living in...: Lakeland, FL


76. Alvin Leon5 Jones (Dock4, Margaret3 Thornton, Robert Benton2, William1) was born May 27, 1922 in Kentucky, and died October 2004 in New Salem, Indiana. He married Kathleen Troxail.

More About Alvin Leon Jones:
Burial: Middletown Cemetery, KY

Children of Alvin Jones and Kathleen Troxail are:
i. Brenda S6 Jones, b. November 18, 1949; m. ? Donald.
ii. Linda L Jones, b. November 18, 1949; m. ? Barton.


77. Fred Alton5 Thornton (Claudius Herschel4, William Virgil3, James Allen2, William1) was born November 27, 1912 in Warren County, KY, and died December 1990. He married Letty Crawford. She was born March 09, 1922 in Woodward, Oklahoma, and died June 03, 1956 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

More About Fred Alton Thornton:
Military service: January 05, 1944, WWII

Children of Fred Thornton and Letty Crawford are:
i. Herschel Eugene6 Thornton, b. July 05, 1941, New Mexico; d. June 18, 1984, Alameda, California; m. Edith M ?.

More About Herschel Eugene Thornton:
Social Security Number: ###-##-####

ii. Barbara Ann Thornton, b. 1940.
iii. Sally Ella Thornton, b. 1943.
iv. Fred Alton Thornton, b. April 12, 1946.
v. Thomas Ray Thornton, b. May 28, 1947.

Notes for Thomas Ray Thornton:
Raised by maternal grandparents in California.



78. Robert Eugene5 Thornton (Robert Monroe4, John H3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born March 17, 1929 in New Albany, Indiana. He married Alma Lorena Lane April 07, 1956 in Stanton, KY, daughter of Mitchell Lane and Minnie Bellamy. She was born February 18, 1929 in Ravenna, KY.

More About Robert Eugene Thornton:
Religion: Church of God

Children of Robert Thornton and Alma Lane are:
153. i. Linda Lou6 Thornton, d. November 12, 2004, Ontario, New York.
ii. Robert Eugene Thornton, m. Timera Lynn Ellis, January 13, 1984, Memphis, TN.
iii. Richard Monroe Thornton, m. Virginia K Jones, April 23, 1994, Memphis, TN.


79. Helen5 Thornton (Robert Monroe4, John H3, Robert Benton2, William1) She married ? Busby.

Child of Helen Thornton and ? Busby is:
i. Brandon6 Busby.


80. Edith Elizabeth5 Thornton (Robert Monroe4, John H3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born June 14, 1937 in Corydon, Indiana, and died February 10, 2002 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She married William Donald Pease.

Children of Edith Thornton and William Pease are:
i. Steven C6 Pease.
ii. Jeffrey Douglas Pease.
iii. Donald W Pease.
iv. Kimberley Pease, m. Leamon O Hinkle; b. July 07, 1946.


81. Norma Virginia5 Thornton (Robert Monroe4, John H3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born July 04 in Indiana. She married Clayton Haycraft, son of Robert Haycraft and Litley Stinette. He was born February 05, 1927, and died August 09, 1994 in Sellersburg, Clark, Indiana.

Children of Norma Thornton and Clayton Haycraft are:
i. Vaughn Dale6 Haycraft, b. July 14, 1958.
154. ii. Ernest E Haycraft, b. November 23, 1960.
iii. Alton Sedoris Haycraft, b. January 13, 1962; m. Judy ?, April 16, 1981, Florida.

More About Alton Sedoris Haycraft:
Occupation: Machinist, Business Owner

iv. Deborah Gail Haycraft, b. June 26, 1963.
v. Sheldon Keith Haycraft, b. July 09, 1964; m. Janet R Lucas, March 06, 1993, Jefferson County, KY.
vi. Robert Lee Haycraft, b. June 16, 1967.
vii. Vanessa Kay Haycraft, b. June 03, 1971.


82. Evaline5 Thornton (Jesse Benton4, John H3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born Abt. 1906 in Warren County, KY, and died October 26, 1993 in Warren County, KY. She married Arthur Daniel May 05, 1928 in Sumner County, TN. He was born 1898, and died 1975 in Warren County, KY.

More About Evaline Thornton:
Burial: Old Union Cemetery, Warren County, KY

More About Arthur Daniel:
Burial: Old Union Cemetery, Warren County, KY

Children of Evaline Thornton and Arthur Daniel are:
155. i. Evelyn M6 Daniel, b. February 21, 1930, Warren County, KY.
156. ii. Riley Glen Daniel, b. March 30, 1938, Warren County, KY.
157. iii. Lucille Daniel, b. April 10, 1932.
158. iv. Gary David Daniel, b. December 12, 1947, Warren County, KY; d. 2007, Bowling Green, Warren County, KY.
v. Bobbie Lee Daniel, b. April 16, 1929, Warren County, KY; d. April 18, 1929, Warren County, KY.


83. Porter5 Thornton (Jesse Benton4, John H3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born Bef. 1908 in Warren County, KY, and died 1976 in Bowling Green, Warren County, KY. He married Edna Gaddie, daughter of Dave Gaddie and Mary ?. She was born 1911 in Larue County, KY, and died 1983 in Warren County, KY.

More About Porter Thornton:
Burial: White's Chapel Cemetery, Warren County, KY

More About Edna Gaddie:
Burial: White's Chapel Cemetery, Warren County, KY

Children of Porter Thornton and Edna Gaddie are:
i. Teresa Mary6 Thornton.
159. ii. Rondall Lamar Thornton.
160. iii. Bill Thornton.
161. iv. Larry Thornton.
162. v. Roger Carroll Thornton, b. 1941, Warren County, KY; d. 1986, Warren County, KY.
163. vi. Kenneth Gregory Thornton, b. October 02, 1946.
164. vii. Patti Joe Thornton.


84. Ruby Mae5 Thornton (Jesse Benton4, John H3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born 1910 in Warren County, KY, and died March 08, 1995 in Warren County, KY. She married Hubert Fulton Kitchens January 10, 1925. He was born 1903, and died 1986 in Warren County, KY.

More About Ruby Mae Thornton:
Burial: White's Chapel Cemetery, Warren County, KY

More About Hubert Fulton Kitchens:
Burial: White's Chapel Cemetery, Warren County, KY

Children of Ruby Thornton and Hubert Kitchens are:
165. i. Eugene6 Kitchens.
166. ii. Martha Sue Kitchens.
167. iii. Murle Douglas Kitchens.
168. iv. Paul Kitchens.
v. Robert Kitchens.
vi. Roy Williams Kitchens, b. July 20, 1930, Warren County, KY; d. July 20, 1930, Warren County, KY.

More About Roy Williams Kitchens:
Burial: White's Chapel Church Cemetery, Warren County, KY

169. vii. Porter Milton Kitchens, b. March 21, 1927, Warren County, KY; d. February 02, 2003, Bowling Green, Warren County, KY.
viii. Wanda Laverne Kitchens, b. November 06, 1936; d. December 29, 2000, Bowling Green, Warren County, KY; m. Elijah Higgs.


85. Nora Clay5 Thornton (Jesse Benton4, John H3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born March 09, 1913 in Warren County, KY, and died July 12, 1993 in Warren County, KY. She married William Houston Jones 1932.

More About Nora Clay Thornton:
Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Bowling Green, KY

Notes for William Houston Jones:
Children adopted...


More About William Houston Jones:
Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Bowling Green, KY

Children of Nora Thornton and William Jones are:
170. i. Roger Dale6 Jones.
171. ii. Sue Gayle Jones.


86. Lillie Pauline5 Thornton (Jesse Benton4, John H3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born April 15, 1915 in Warren County, KY, and died December 16, 1997 in Warren County, KY. She married Thomas Odell Reagan. He was born 1914, and died 1978 in Warren County, KY.

More About Lillie Pauline Thornton:
Burial: Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Warren County, KY

Children of Lillie Thornton and Thomas Reagan are:
172. i. Gloria Dean6 Reagan, b. March 31, 1935, Warren County, KY; d. July 08, 2003, Warren County, KY.
173. ii. Joe Tom Reagan, b. August 12, 1938, Warren County, KY.


87. Frances Kathleen5 Thornton (Jesse Benton4, John H3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born July 10, 1916 in Warren County, KY, and died 2000 in Warren County, KY. She met (1) ?. She married (2) Virgil Anderson Rippy 1947. He was born 1903, and died 1968.

More About Frances Kathleen Thornton:
AKA (Facts Pg): Fannie
Burial: White's Chapel Cemetery, Warren County, KY

More About Virgil Anderson Rippy:
Burial: Harmony Cemetery

Child of Frances Thornton and ? is:
i. Donald Wayne6 Thornton, b. 1940, Warren County, KY; d. 1945, Warren County, KY.

More About Donald Wayne Thornton:
Burial: White's Chapel Cemetery, Warren County, KY


Child of Frances Thornton and Virgil Rippy is:
174. ii. Jesse Samuel6 Rippy, b. February 25, 1950.


88. Roy Neal5 Thornton (Jesse Benton4, John H3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born February 25, 1919 in Warren County, KY, and died November 02, 1994 in Bowling Green, Warren County, KY. He married Helen Louise Freas 1939, daughter of Beulah Stradtner. She was born August 08, 1919 in Simpson County, KY.

More About Roy Neal Thornton:
Burial: Old Union Cemetery, Warren County, KY

Children of Roy Thornton and Helen Freas are:
175. i. Sandra Neal6 Thornton, b. January 06, 1941, Warren County, KY.
176. ii. Donna Louise Thornton, b. February 11, 1948, Warren County, KY.
177. iii. Anthony Wilson Thornton, b. April 25, 1945.
178. iv. Terry Leslie Thornton, b. February 21, 1950.


89. Jesse Willard5 Thornton (Jesse Benton4, John H3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born June 14, 1920 in Warren County, KY, and died February 18, 1982 in Lantana, FL. He married (1) Kitty Booth. He married (2) Patricia Mary Wilkinson February 11, 1944 in Congregational Church, Hampton Hill, England. She was born September 19, 1918 in London, England, and died March 08, 1969 in Warren County, KY.

Notes for Jesse Willard Thornton:
Served in World War II.

More About Jesse Willard Thornton:
Burial: Pinecrest Cemetery, Lake Worth, FL
Military service: Major, US Air Force
Occupation: Director, Parks & Rec, Bowling Green, KY and West Palm Beach, FL

Notes for Patricia Mary Wilkinson:
Also, there was a record of Mary Alice Thornton changing her name to Patricia Mary Thornton during her 1953 Naturalization. No relatives seem to know why, seeing as how she was already known as Patricia Mary in England, according to her marriage license and her eldest son's birth certificate.

More About Patricia Mary Wilkinson:
Burial: White's Chapel Cemetery, Warren County, KY
Naturalization: April 30, 1953, Chattanooga, TN

Children of Jesse Thornton and Patricia Wilkinson are:
179. i. Richard Carlton6 Thornton, b. February 04, 1946, Twickenham, England.
180. ii. Diane Lynn Thornton, b. March 15, 1948, Springfield, IL.
181. iii. Philip Benton Thornton, b. December 31, 1949, Wichita Falls, Texas.


90. Robert D5 Thornton (Jesse Benton4, John H3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born February 19, 1924 in Warren County, KY, and died December 12, 1989 in Warren County, KY. He married Juanita Meredith, daughter of Henry Meredith and Florence Kirby. She was born 1925.

More About Robert D Thornton:
Burial: White's Chapel Cemetery, Warren County, KY
Military service: US Marine, served in World War II

Children of Robert Thornton and Juanita Meredith are:
i. Jana6 Thornton, b. 1954, Warren County, KY.
182. ii. Mike Thornton.


91. Winnie Carene5 Thornton (Jesse Benton4, John H3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born May 05, 1929 in Warren County, KY. She married Cloyd Copas. He was born 1927.

Children of Winnie Thornton and Cloyd Copas are:
183. i. Allen6 Copas.
184. ii. Rodney Copas.


92. Charles Arthur5 Thornton (Arthur4, John H3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born October 06, 1919 in Kentucky, and died May 09, 2007 in Wyatt, Missouri. He married Bernice Josephine Baker January 11, 1950.

More About Charles Arthur Thornton:
Military service: World War II

Child of Charles Thornton and Bernice Baker is:
185. i. Joseph Charles6 Thornton.


93. Dorothy5 Thornton (John William4, John H3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born 1927 in Franklin, Simpson County, KY. She married Merile Benjamon O'Bryan.

Children of Dorothy Thornton and Merile O'Bryan are:
186. i. Merile Frank6 O'Bryan, b. 1947.
ii. Roy Andrew O'Bryan, b. 1949.
iii. Leo Adam O'Bryan, b. 1956.
187. iv. Fern Marie O'Bryan, b. 1961.


94. William Hayden5 Thornton (John William4, John H3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born August 24, 1931 in Sumner County, TN, and died May 17, 2004 in Simpson County, KY. He married (1) Hazel Burgett. He married (2) Peggy Joyce Crowder in Gallatin, TN, daughter of Samuel Crowder and Essie Draper.

More About William Hayden Thornton:
Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

More About Peggy Joyce Crowder:
Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

Child of William Thornton and Hazel Burgett is:
188. i. Patricia R6 Thornton, b. September 29, 1952.


Child of William Thornton and Peggy Crowder is:
189. ii. Teresa J6 Thornton.


95. Jimmy Leon5 Thornton (John William4, John H3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born September 12, 1947 in Warren County, KY. He married Rebecca Cummings December 31, 1965 in Simpson County, KY, daughter of Howard Cummings and Katherine Carwell. She was born February 16, 1945 in Simpson County, KY.

Children of Jimmy Thornton and Rebecca Cummings are:
i. Kevin Lyle6 Thornton, b. October 18, 1976.
ii. Alex Neal Thornton, b. September 15, 1981.


96. Sarah Bernice5 Thornton (James Hershel4, John H3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born July 03, 1927. She married George Norris.

Children of Sarah Thornton and George Norris are:
i. Mark6 Norris.
ii. Randall Norris.


97. Betty Jean5 Thornton (James Hershel4, John H3, Robert Benton2, William1) She married Bobby Harper.

Children of Betty Thornton and Bobby Harper are:
i. Terry6 Harper.
ii. Tammy Harper, m. ? Forest.
iii. Treasa Harper, m. ? Reynolds.


98. Billy Joe5 Thornton (James Hershel4, John H3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born August 01, 1935. He married Joyce Tarrents.

Children of Billy Thornton and Joyce Tarrents are:
i. Stephen6 Thornton.
ii. Karen Thornton, m. ? Anderson.
iii. Michael Thornton.
iv. Katrina Thornton, m. ? Phillips.


99. James Allen5 Thornton (Robert Earl4, Allen M3, Robert Benton2, William1) He married Jo Nell Moore.

Child of James Thornton and Jo Moore is:
190. i. Lesley Earl6 Thornton, b. August 23, 1965, Oklahoma.


100. Martha Sue5 Thornton (Robert Earl4, Allen M3, Robert Benton2, William1) She married Jodie Hermes.

Child of Martha Thornton and Jodie Hermes is:
i. Pamela6 Hermes.


101. Hal Ervin5 Thornton (Robert Earl4, Allen M3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born December 09, 1921 in Ponca City, Oklahoma, and died August 01, 2005 in Jones, Oklahoma. He married Mildred Garroute December 01, 1945 in Winfield, Kansas.

More About Hal Ervin Thornton:
Military service: World War II

Child of Hal Thornton and Mildred Garroute is:
191. i. Sandra6 Thornton.


102. Mary Elizabeth5 Law (Laura Ethel4 Thornton, Robert F3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born January 22, 1916. She married Noel Rex Creek February 09, 1934, son of William Creek and Trudie Jenkins. He was born June 04, 1912 in Monroe County, KY, and died September 07, 2001.

More About Noel Rex Creek:
Burial: Woodburn Cemetery, Warren County, KY

Children of Mary Law and Noel Creek are:
i. Rex6 Creek, b. October 23, 1934.
ii. Dennis Law Creek, b. June 21, 1938.
iii. Dwight Noel Creek, b. February 06, 1946.


103. Vesta Mae5 Law (Laura Ethel4 Thornton, Robert F3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born May 11, 1920 in Simpson County, KY, and died September 24, 1994 in Bowling Green, KY. She married William L Crowder, son of Riley Crowder and Ethel Stinson.

Notes for Vesta Mae Law:
Vesta Mae Law graduated in the same high school class with Jesse Willard Thornton at Woodburn HS, Warren County, KY.

More About Vesta Mae Law:
AKA (Facts Pg): Mama Buck
Burial: Blackjack Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

More About William L Crowder:
AKA (Facts Pg): Buck
Burial: Blackjack Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

Children of Vesta Law and William Crowder are:
192. i. Wanda Lynn6 Crowder, b. October 31, 1941, Warren County, KY.
193. ii. Nancy E Crowder, b. February 21, 1945, Simpson County, KY.
194. iii. Marsha D Crowder, b. January 24, 1949, Simpson County, KY.
iv. William N Crowder, b. December 27, 1951, Simpson County, KY; m. Sondra J Poston.
v. Cynthia Beth Crowder, b. March 07, 1961, Warren County, KY; m. ? McIntyre.


104. Robert W5 Qualls (Lillie Frances4 Thornton, Robert F3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born February 11, 1926. He married Betty Fincher. She was born 1930.

Children of Robert Qualls and Betty Fincher are:
195. i. Michael Stevenson6 Qualls, b. 1952.
196. ii. Deborah Denise Qualls, b. 1957.


105. Willie Winfred5 Goad (Lillie Frances4 Thornton, Robert F3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born December 17, 1919 in Simpson County, KY, and died December 05, 1995 in Manatee, Florida. He married Rossie Choat.

Children of Willie Goad and Rossie Choat are:
i. Barbara J6 Goad, b. October 30, 1939, Simpson County, KY; d. February 21, 1940, Simpson County, KY.
197. ii. Martha Louise Goad, b. 1941.
198. iii. Mary Lou Goad, b. 1942.
199. iv. Thomas Winfred Goad, b. 1944.
v. Donald Wayne Goad, b. 1949.


106. Nettie Frances5 Goad (Lillie Frances4 Thornton, Robert F3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born October 07, 1923 in Warren County, KY, and died October 26, 2001 in Huntsville, Limestone County, AL. She married Robert Grover Jr. Green. He was born 1919 in Iron City, Lawrence County, TN, and died 1980 in Madison County, AL.

More About Nettie Frances Goad:
AKA (Facts Pg): June
Burial: October 29, 2001, Limestone Memorial County Gardens, Athens, AL

More About Robert Grover Jr. Green:
Burial: Limestone Memorial County Gardens, Athens, AL

Children of Nettie Goad and Robert Green are:
200. i. James Richard6 Green, b. 1945.
201. ii. Robert Joseph Green, b. 1947, Lewisburg, Tennessee.
202. iii. Brenda Kay Green, b. 1950.


107. Michael Frederick5 Thornton (Charles Cook4, Robert F3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born February 04, 1941. He married Judy A Smith.

Children of Michael Thornton and Judy Smith are:
i. Deana Danielle6 Thornton, b. October 02, 1984.
ii. Angela Marie Thornton, b. September 23, 1987.
iii. Christina Ann Thornton, b. July 08, 1990.
iv. Jessica Mae Thornton, b. February 06, 1992.


108. Charles Eddie5 Thornton (Charles Cook4, Robert F3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born July 11, 1945 in Simpson County, KY, and died July 12, 1997 in Warren County, KY. He married Rosie Ann Ragan 1965 in Simpson County, KY, daughter of Winfield Ragan and Lula Jordan.

Children of Charles Thornton and Rosie Ragan are:
203. i. Marvin Davis6 Thornton, b. August 11, 1973.
204. ii. Sheila Gail Thornton, b. August 25, 1965.


109. Charles A5 Sloan (James Thomas4, Mary Elizabeth3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born January 24, 1897 in Simpson County, KY, and died June 20, 1965 in Jefferson County, KY. He married (1) ? Banks. He married (2) ?.

Notes for Charles A Sloan:
Mayme called him, "hobo."


More About Charles A Sloan:
AKA (Facts Pg): Boss
Occupation: Produce Truck Driver

Child of Charles Sloan and ? is:
i. Loretta6 Sloan.


110. Polly Jessie5 Sloan (James Thomas4, Mary Elizabeth3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born May 27, 1899, and died October 1980 in Indianapolis, IN. She married Lawrence Warder Kinnaird May 11, 1918 in Franklin, Simpson County, KY, son of Elijah Kinniard and Mary Sowers. He was born November 01, 1900, and died September 17, 1988 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Children of Polly Sloan and Lawrence Kinnaird are:
i. Bobby Hayes6 Kinnaird, b. February 21, 1930; d. February 1931, Simpson County, KY.

More About Bobby Hayes Kinnaird:
Burial: Shady Grove Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

ii. Paul Hayes Kinnaird, b. March 05, 1920, Simpson County, KY; d. August 05, 1921, Simpson County, KY.

More About Paul Hayes Kinnaird:
Burial: Shady Grove Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

205. iii. Lawrence V Kinnaird, b. August 21, 1921; d. January 29, 2002.
206. iv. Mary Anne Kinnaird, b. November 04, 1933.


111. Oma5 Sloan (James Thomas4, Mary Elizabeth3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) She married Lucian Arterburn. He was born April 04, 1900, and died September 1969 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Child of Oma Sloan and Lucian Arterburn is:
i. Robert D6 Arterburn, b. March 08, 1920.


112. Mayme5 Sloan (James Thomas4, Mary Elizabeth3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born June 09, 1894 in Simpson County, KY, and died February 24, 1966 in Simpson County, KY. She married Vinnie Lee Kinnaird, son of Elijah Kinniard and Mary Sowers. He was born February 20, 1894, and died December 09, 1955.

Children of Mayme Sloan and Vinnie Kinnaird are:
207. i. Lloyd Houston6 Kinnaird, b. March 16, 1930, Simpson County, KY.
208. ii. Donald Lee Kinnaird, b. May 28, 1918, Simpson County, KY; d. November 12, 1972, Simpson County, KY.
209. iii. Dorothy Mae Kinnaird, b. September 25, 1924, Simpson County, KY.


113. Gladys5 Sloan (James Thomas4, Mary Elizabeth3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) She married Robert L Perdue.

Children of Gladys Sloan and Robert Perdue are:
210. i. Euphemia6 Perdue.
211. ii. Alfred M Perdue.
212. iii. James Thomas Perdue.
213. iv. Oscar Perdue.
214. v. Vivian Perdue.


114. Alma Estelle5 Sloan (Allen W4, Mary Elizabeth3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born 1904 in Simpson County, KY, and died October 09, 1983 in Simpson County, KY. She married Rufus J Dison December 24, 1927 in Sumner County, TN, son of Will Dison and Bertie Martin. He was born January 09, 1902 in Simpson County, KY, and died March 30, 1984 in Simpson County, KY.

Child of Alma Sloan and Rufus Dison is:
215. i. Lucy Frances6 Dison, b. October 07, 1928; d. June 19, 2006, Franklin, Simpson County, KY.


115. Rosie Irene5 Sloan (Allen W4, Mary Elizabeth3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born November 17, 1916 in Simpson County, KY, and died May 18, 2000 in Bowling Green, Warren County, KY. She married Henry Turner, son of Gilbert Turner and Purlina ?. He died December 20, 1990.

More About Rosie Irene Sloan:
Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

More About Henry Turner:
Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

Child of Rosie Sloan and Henry Turner is:
i. Barry N6 Turner, b. July 11, 1947; m. Joyce Wheeler.


116. Lillie Mae5 Sloan (Ben4, Mary Elizabeth3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born September 13, 1902 in Simpson County, KY, and died November 14, 1981 in Simpson County, KY. She married Edward Keen Finn. He was born 1905, and died 1942.

Children of Lillie Sloan and Edward Finn are:
216. i. Robert Harold6 Finn, b. June 01, 1928.
217. ii. Helen Marie Finn, b. December 19, 1929.
218. iii. Edward Wayne Finn, b. February 15, 1934.
219. iv. Malinda Jane Finn, b. January 05, 1943.


117. Mary5 Sloan (Ben4, Mary Elizabeth3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born February 17, 1904, and died December 26, 1991 in Hendersonville, North Carolina. She married (1) Jesse Elmer Lamb. He was born Abt. 1893, and died June 03, 1981. She married (2) Harold Wade.

More About Mary Sloan:
Burial: Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

More About Jesse Elmer Lamb:
Burial: Simpson County, KY

Children of Mary Sloan and Jesse Lamb are:
220. i. James Michael6 Lamb, b. September 03, 1948.
ii. Jesse Gray Lamb.


Child of Mary Sloan and Harold Wade is:
221. iii. Wilma Lois6 Wade, b. December 04, 1932.


118. Roy L5 Sloan (Ben4, Mary Elizabeth3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born September 25, 1908. He married Marie Estelle Travelstead. She was born March 08, 1913, and died February 13, 1957.

Children of Roy Sloan and Marie Travelstead are:
222. i. Betty Lee6 Sloan, b. March 23, 1931, Franklin, Simpson County, KY; d. May 11, 1983, Franklin, Simpson County, KY.
223. ii. Bobby B Sloan, b. July 09, 1932, Franklin, Simpson County, KY; d. August 01, 2000, Versailles, Kentucky.


119. Guy Ray5 Sloan (Ben4, Mary Elizabeth3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born November 06, 1910. He married (1) Nina Elizabeth Halcomb. He married (2) Allie Clark.

More About Guy Ray Sloan:
Occupation: Postal Carrier, Franklin, Simpson County, KY

Child of Guy Sloan and Nina Halcomb is:
224. i. Patsy J6 Sloan, b. May 07, 1940.


120. Jay C5 Sloan (Ben4, Mary Elizabeth3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born January 17, 1913 in Simpson County, KY, and died in Simpson County, KY. He married (1) Eva Lois Roberts, daughter of John Roberts and Ella Stewart. She was born 1914 in Simpson County, KY, and died 1976 in Simpson County, KY. He married (2) Eloise Shepherd.

More About Eva Lois Roberts:
Burial: Restlawn Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

Children of Jay Sloan and Eva Roberts are:
i. Lloyd Dean6 Sloan, b. December 16, 1935; m. Ann Russell Reed, November 21, 1954.

More About Lloyd Dean Sloan:
Living in...: Orlando, Florida

225. ii. Barbara Elaine Sloan, b. August 22, 1937.
226. iii. Juandeline Sloan, b. March 07, 1939.
227. iv. Eva Jean Sloan, b. December 01, 1940.


121. Mildred Louise5 Sloan (Ben4, Mary Elizabeth3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born February 07, 1921. She married Arvis J Chisholm March 16, 1940.

Children of Mildred Sloan and Arvis Chisholm are:
228. i. Alvis Daniel6 Chisholm, b. November 17, 1943.
229. ii. Steven Ray Chisholm, b. March 27, 1952, Simpson County, KY.
iii. Cathy Lynette Chisholm, b. October 18, 1955; m. Rick Weston.

More About Cathy Lynette Chisholm:
Living in...: Orlando, Florida


122. Etta Reed5 Farmer (Florence Viteria4 Sloan, Mary Elizabeth3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born August 03, 1903 in Simpson County, KY, and died December 06, 1997 in Daviess County, KY. She married Vernon Biancy Gammon, son of Charles Gammon and Myrtle Shrum. He was born March 13, 1906 in Macon County, TN, and died May 14, 1966 in Simpson County, KY.

Children of Etta Farmer and Vernon Gammon are:
230. i. Anna Margaret6 Gammon, b. July 11, 1932.
231. ii. Martha Jane Gammon, b. July 01, 1939, Simpson County, KY.


123. Tommie Washington5 Farmer (Florence Viteria4 Sloan, Mary Elizabeth3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born February 22, 1907 in Simpson County, KY, and died October 28, 1976 in Simpson County, KY. He married Ruby Hayes Finn, daughter of John Finn and Annie Sadler. She was born February 06, 1911 in Simpson County, KY, and died March 30, 1989 in Simpson County, KY.

Children of Tommie Farmer and Ruby Finn are:
i. Nancy Hayes6 Farmer, b. March 27, 1943; m. ? Anderson.
232. ii. Sarah Frances Farmer, b. April 18, 1945.
233. iii. Larry W Farmer, b. October 05, 1948.
234. iv. John Thomas Farmer, b. October 12, 1935.


124. Leslie T5 Farmer (Florence Viteria4 Sloan, Mary Elizabeth3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born November 25, 1908 in Simpson County, KY, and died January 18, 1982 in Franklin, Simpson County, KY. He married Cecil Mildred Finn September 29, 1934 in Simpson County, KY, daughter of John Finn and Annie Sadler. She was born July 21, 1908 in Simpson County, KY.

Children of Leslie Farmer and Cecil Finn are:
235. i. Joe Leslie6 Farmer, b. December 07, 1937.
236. ii. Robert Randall Farmer, b. July 02, 1939.


125. Lila5 Sloan (Edgar Hershel4, Mary Elizabeth3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born February 19, 1919 in Simpson County, KY. She married Joe C Smith. He died August 26, 1971.

Children of Lila Sloan and Joe Smith are:
237. i. Bonita Carol6 Smith, b. August 02, 1943, Simpson County, KY; d. 1982.
238. ii. Mary Jo Smith, b. October 16, 1938, Simpson County, KY.
239. iii. Nancy Sloan Smith, b. January 27, 1947.


126. Herbert Earl5 McReynolds (George Baskel4, Margaret3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born October 04, 1910 in Simpson County, KY, and died August 21, 1988 in Simpson County, KY. He married Lila Ruth Barnard April 21, 1934, daughter of Gene Barnard and Dora Huffines. She was born April 11, 1915 in Simpson County, KY, and died July 13, 2004 in Bowling Green, Warren County, KY.

More About Herbert Earl McReynolds:
Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

More About Lila Ruth Barnard:
Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

Child of Herbert McReynolds and Lila Barnard is:
i. Shirley Ruth6 McReynolds, b. April 02, 1936; d. May 04, 2005; m. Robert James Brown, December 07, 1963; b. January 19, 1940, Tennessee.

More About Shirley Ruth McReynolds:
Occupation: Insurance Agent, State Farm

More About Robert James Brown:
AKA (Facts Pg): Buster


127. Ida Mae5 McReynolds (George Baskel4, Margaret3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born March 14, 1916. She married Garnett Akin January 09, 1937. He was born October 02, 1913, and died September 06, 1969.

Children of Ida McReynolds and Garnett Akin are:
240. i. Jerry Alan6 Akin, b. July 31, 1947.
241. ii. Judy Carol Akin, b. December 16, 1948.


128. Margaret Irene5 McReynolds (George Baskel4, Margaret3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born March 26, 1921, and died March 05, 2006 in Simpson County, KY. She married (1) ? Caudill Bef. 1939. She married (2) James D Chaddock Aft. 1939, son of William Chaddock and Louella Beasley. He was born December 05, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan, and died March 15, 2008 in Madison, Tennessee.

More About Margaret Irene McReynolds:
AKA (Facts Pg): Tunie
Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

More About James D Chaddock:
Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Simpson County, KY
Military service: WWII

Child of Margaret McReynolds and ? Caudill is:
242. i. Betty Mae6 Caudill, b. September 01, 1939.


Child of Margaret McReynolds and James Chaddock is:
243. ii. Betty6 Chaddock.


129. Robert Lee5 Brewington (Minnie4 McReynolds, Margaret3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born February 22, 1912, and died January 21, 1968 in Davidson County, TN. He married Lela Bailey.

More About Robert Lee Brewington:
Burial: January 23, 1968, Union Cemetery, Dickson, TN
Occupation: Mechanic, Auto

Children of Robert Brewington and Lela Bailey are:
i. Darlene6 Brewington, m. Larry Cardwell.
ii. Robert Douglas Brewington, b. May 27, 1933, Tennessee; d. July 15, 2003, Indianapolis, Indiana; m. Josephine Charles.


130. Ophelia Ruth5 Wright (Lassie Gertrue4, Cassandra3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born September 04, 1899 in Simpson County, KY, and died September 08, 1925 in Simpson County, KY. She married Lee B Henson, son of John Henson and Eva Allen. He was born January 13, 1896 in Texas, and died April 1972 in Drake, Warren County, KY.

More About Ophelia Ruth Wright:
Burial: Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Simpson County,KY

Children of Ophelia Wright and Lee Henson are:
244. i. Jesse Willard6 Henson, b. July 26, 1917, Simpson County, KY.
245. ii. Eris B Henson, b. January 16, 1921.


131. Glenn E5 Wright (Clarence Lester4, Cassandra3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born December 21, 1914 in Simpson County, KY, and died July 13, 1988 in Indianapolis, IN. He married Carminta King.

More About Glenn E Wright:
Burial: Lincoln Memory Gardens, Zionsville, IN
Military service: WWII, US Navy

Children of Glenn Wright and Carminta King are:
i. Gary6 Wright.
246. ii. Dr. Phillip R Wright.
iii. Royce Wright, m. ? Buchner.


132. Floyd L5 Wright (Clarence Lester4, Cassandra3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born February 17, 1917 in Simpson County, KY, and died December 12, 1958. He married Marie Kinser. She was born April 08, 1921, and died June 22, 2006 in Simpson County, KY.

More About Floyd L Wright:
Burial: Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Simpson County, KY

More About Marie Kinser:
Burial: Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Simpson County, KY

Child of Floyd Wright and Marie Kinser is:
i. Michael Floyd6 Wright, b. October 01, 1948; m. Holly ?.


133. Alma Frances5 Wright (Finis Ewing4, Cassandra3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born August 13, 1914 in Franklin, Simpson County, KY, and died September 02, 1987 in Boone County, Indiana. She married Max Franklin Glaze, son of Albert Glaze and Mary Altum.

More About Alma Frances Wright:
Burial: September 05, 1987, Floral Park Cemetery, Indianapolis, IN

Children of Alma Wright and Max Glaze are:
247. i. Judy6 Glaze.
248. ii. Pat Glaze.
249. iii. ? Glaze.


134. Hughie Freeman5 Yokley (Ruby Viola4 Wright, Cassandra3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born January 04, 1919 in Simpson County, KY, and died June 04, 1988 in Simpson County, KY. He married Ida Mabel Lightfoot. She was born December 02, 1922, and died April 20, 2006 in Simpson County, KY.

More About Hughie Freeman Yokley:
Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Simpson County, KY
Military service: Army, WWII
Social Security Number: 402-18-1310

More About Ida Mabel Lightfoot:
Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

Child of Hughie Yokley and Ida Lightfoot is:
250. i. Polly Suzanne6 Yokley, b. March 28, 1950.


135. Zula Mae5 Herrington (Grace Mae4 Thornton, Allen Ellis3, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born November 12, 1924. She married (1) Roy Gonce. She married (2) ? Williams.

Child of Zula Herrington and ? Williams is:
i. Linda L6 Williams, b. February 23, 1944.


136. Ervin O5 Cassetty (Berttina Mae4 Thornton, William Virgil3, James Allen2, William1) was born January 01, 1920 in Warren County, KY, and died June 07, 2000 in Bowling Green, KY. He married Sally ?.

Children of Ervin Cassetty and Sally ? are:
i. Donna6 Cassetty, m. ? Bilyeu.
ii. Linda Fay Cassetty, m. ? Remick.


137. Robert Ewing5 Thornton (Clifton Charles4, William Virgil3, James Allen2, William1) was born February 21, 1930, and died March 30, 2003 in Russellville, Cole County, Missouri. He married Erma Dean Remley in Missouri.

Children of Robert Thornton and Erma Remley are:
251. i. Robert Wayne6 Thornton, b. August 02, 1951.
ii. Belinda Sue Thornton, b. January 07, 1953.


138. Mary Alene5 Thornton (Clifton Charles4, William Virgil3, James Allen2, William1) She married Loral Cornealius Crawford July 25, 1950, son of Loral Crawford and Beatrice McKenna. He was born October 02, 1928 in Centertown, Missouri, and died October 02, 1990 in Russellville, Missouri.

Notes for Loral Cornealius Crawford:
Served as Mayor of Russellville, Missouri.


More About Loral Cornealius Crawford:
AKA (Facts Pg): Neal
Burial: October 05, 1990, Enloe Cemetery, Russellville, Missouri
Cause of Death: Heart Attack

Children of Mary Thornton and Loral Crawford are:
i. Joyce6 Crawford.
ii. Gay Crawford.
iii. Lois Crawford.


139. Clifton Charles5 Thornton (Clifton Charles4, William Virgil3, James Allen2, William1) He married Patty Sue Bockhorst, daughter of E.R. Bockhorst and Dorothy Bridges.

Children of Clifton Thornton and Patty Bockhorst are:
i. Julia Ann6 Thornton, b. March 13, 1961; d. August 19, 1977.
252. ii. Mark S Thornton, b. November 01, 1968.
iii. Melissa D Thornton, m. ? Hill.


140. John Anthony5 Thornton (John Wilson4, William Virgil3, James Allen2, William1) was born June 21, 1961. He married Donna Jo Nealy 1980. She was born 1961.

Child of John Thornton and Donna Nealy is:
i. Amanda Dawn6 Thornton, b. September 06, 1981.


141. Shirley Marie5 Thornton (Woodie Smith4, William Virgil3, James Allen2, William1) was born 1953. She married Larry Wayne Gorham June 01, 1973 in Sumner County, TN, son of Herbert Gorham and Mary Uhls.

Children of Shirley Thornton and Larry Gorham are:
253. i. Monica Shane6 Gorham, b. October 21, 1976.
254. ii. Amanda Beth Gorham, b. May 15, 1979.


142. Sue C5 Thornton (Woodie Smith4, William Virgil3, James Allen2, William1) was born July 21, 1959 in Simpson County, KY. She married John Douglas Cherry September 05, 1975 in Franklin, Simpson County, KY, son of Gilbert Cherry and Annie Green. He was born October 30, 1955 in Warren County, KY.

Children of Sue Thornton and John Cherry are:
i. John Douglas6 Cherry, b. February 02, 1976.
ii. Robert Lucas Cherry, b. October 21, 1978.
iii. Clinton Dale Cherry, b. December 28, 1985.


143. Viola Pauline5 Ragland (Velma Viola4 Thornton, Joe Hershel3, James Allen2, William1) was born January 21, 1925. She married ? Loafman.

Child of Viola Ragland and ? Loafman is:
i. James J6 Loafman, b. December 10, 1941, Warren County, KY.


144. Mary Ellen5 Thornton (Roy Elvis4, Joe Hershel3, James Allen2, William1) was born March 28, 1935. She married ? Bailey.

Children of Mary Thornton and ? Bailey are:
255. i. Abby Denise6 Bailey, b. September 01, 1959.
ii. Craig Anthony Bailey, b. August 10, 1965; m. Laura L Allen, March 21, 1987.


145. Jo Helen5 Thornton (Roy Elvis4, Joe Hershel3, James Allen2, William1) was born April 03, 1938. She married ? Havener.

Child of Jo Thornton and ? Havener is:
256. i. Gerald L6 Havener, b. January 04, 1959.


146. Ruby Christine5 Chaffin (Myrtle4 Thornton, James Allen3, James Allen2, William1) was born April 21, 1911, and died September 01, 2001. She married Milton Dickson Roe.

Children of Ruby Chaffin and Milton Roe are:
i. Jennie Curtis6 Roe.
ii. Deborah Lee Roe.


147. Edgar Lee5 Chaffin (Myrtle4 Thornton, James Allen3, James Allen2, William1) was born November 23, 1912. He married Kathryn Stinson.

Children of Edgar Chaffin and Kathryn Stinson are:
257. i. Billy Thomas6 Chaffin, b. August 16, 1938; d. February 27, 1986.
ii. Patricia A Chaffin, b. August 15, 1935.


148. Wilma Dell5 Ford (Ruth E4 Thornton, James Allen3, James Allen2, William1) was born 1919 in Warren County, KY. She married ? Holder.

Child of Wilma Ford and ? Holder is:
i. Jimmy W6 Holder, b. August 25, 1944. (daughter: Hillory Holder Blevins)

3 comments:

Retrocool said...

I just found a reference in a 1932 Downey, Califonia newspaper that Mr. and Mrs. Fred Alton built a Monterey Style home on 6th St.

Anonymous said...

i was looking over your family tree and seen where norma virginia thorntons who was married to clayton haycraft.i have two sisters that was married to their two sons and have children.norma is not deceased as stated under her name (collium 81 AT THIS MOMENT sept22,2011 she is in the hospital in LOVISVILLE KENTUCKY my sister just took her grown children to see her.all of normas children live in harrison co indiana.if i can be of any help look me up.donna murphy of palmyra 502-594-4888 dondon1170@hotmail.com

Carol said...

I would love to have any informationg pertaining to Winnie Thornton who married Van Everret Pack around 1916 in Cookeville Tn.