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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 4: Simpson Co. and Warren Co., KY

Generation No. 4

24. James P4 Thornton (William Frank3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born March 17, 1866 in Warren County, KY, and died May 06, 1942 in Jackson County, TN. He married (1) Sarah Frances Pirtle 1892 in Bride's house. She was born 1872 in Simpson County, KY. He married (2) Ella Meadows August 16, 1900 in Jackson County, TN.

More About James P Thornton:
Census: 1910, Jackson County with Ella, Frank, Bee, and Cordell: Distrist 11, Page 21

Children of James Thornton and Ella Meadows are:
i. Benton Lee5 Thornton, b. 1914, Jackson County, TN; d. 1915, Jackson County, TN.

More About Benton Lee Thornton:
Burial: Anderson Cemetery, Jackson, TN

ii. Frank Thornton, b. Abt. 1901.

Notes for Frank Thornton:
Frank departed Jackson County as a teenager and was never heard from again...


iii. Dillard B(ee) Thornton, b. Abt. 1905; m. Mai Frances Wheeler, June 22, 1924, Gainesboro, Jackson County, TN.

Notes for Dillard B(ee) Thornton:
Took in foster son, Jimmie; Jimmie C. Thornton was the son of Bedford Wheeler and Sally Thornton, Dillard's sister.


70. iv. Cordell Hull Thornton, b. August 16, 1910, Springfield, Robertson County, TN; d. May 02, 1967, Jackson County, TN.
v. Sally Leathey Thornton, b. October 08, 1912, Gainesboro, Jackson County, TN; d. July 21, 1992, Nashville, Davidson County, TN; m. Charles Nicholas Bull; b. Abt. 1882; d. 1959, Nashville, Davidson County, TN.


25. Magaret Adelaide4 Campbell (Polly A3 Thornton, Robert Benton2, William1) was born 1867 in Jackson County, TN, and died November 28, 1914 in Simpson County, KY. She married William Virgil Thornton 1886 in Benton Thornton's house, Simpson County, KY, son of James Thornton and Lucy Laney. He was born 1866 in Simpson County, KY, and died February 09, 1955 in Simpson County, KY.

More About Magaret Adelaide Campbell:
AKA (Facts Pg): Maggie
Burial: Blackjack Cemetery, Simpson County, KY
Cause of Death: Tuberculosis

More About William Virgil Thornton:
Burial: Blackjack Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

Children are listed above under (19) William Virgil Thornton.

26. James Benton4 Jones (Margaret3 Thornton, Robert Benton2, William1) was born September 19, 1882 in Simpson County, KY, and died 1947. He married Jennettie Mae Graves. She was born in Allen County, KY.

Children of James Jones and Jennettie Graves are:
i. Harwell5 Jones, b. 1909.
ii. Russell Jones, b. 1912.
iii. Porter Jones, b. 1915.
iv. Cleo Jones, b. 1917; m. ? Darnell.
v. Mavis Jones, b. December 30, 1919; d. November 1984, Nashville, Davidson County, TN; m. ? Ford.
vi. Katherine Jones, b. 1923; m. ? Darnell.
vii. Jewell Jones, b. 1925; m. ? Jackson.
71. viii. James Benton Jones, b. 1926, Giles County, TN; d. 1988.
ix. Howard Jones, b. 1929.


27. Dock4 Jones (Margaret3 Thornton, Robert Benton2, William1) was born October 03, 1884 in Simpson County, KY, and died 1950 in Simpson County, KY. He married Maude Gertrude Thornton May 18, 1907 in Sumner County, TN, daughter of William Thornton and Magaret Campbell. She was born January 22, 1886, and died 1950.

More About Dock Jones:
AKA (Facts Pg): Dock

Children of Dock Jones and Maude Thornton are:
72. i. Carl5 Jones, b. Abt. 1910.
ii. Lucian E Jones, b. January 14, 1911; d. January 21, 1984; m. Lois ?.
73. iii. Marvin O Jones, b. December 09, 1912, Warren County, KY; d. May 27, 1994, Louisville, Jefferson County, KY.
iv. Howard Burnice Jones, b. December 18, 1914, Warren County, KY; d. April 11, 1915, Warren County, KY.

More About Howard Burnice Jones:
Burial: Black Jack Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

74. v. Clarence N Jones, b. March 27, 1917; d. January 08, 1978, Bowling Green, KY.
75. vi. Albert Franklin Jones, b. March 25, 1919, Simpson County, KY; d. January 25, 2004, Clarksville, Montgomery County, TN.
76. vii. Alvin Leon Jones, b. May 27, 1922, Kentucky; d. October 2004, New Salem, Indiana.
viii. Harry C Jones, b. February 21, 1927, Warren County, KY; d. November 23, 1982, Jefferson County, KY.


28. Katherine4 Jones (Margaret3 Thornton, Robert Benton2, William1) was born June 20, 1887. She married ? Kitchens.

Children of Katherine Jones and ? Kitchens are:
i. Esther A5 Kitchens, b. August 01, 1916.
ii. Lottie F Kitchens, b. August 12, 1912.


29. Jeannette Myrtle4 Jones (Margaret3 Thornton, Robert Benton2, William1) was born May 20, 1890 in Simpson County, KY, and died Abt. 1960 in New Mexico. She married Claudius Herschel Thornton 1907 in Sumner County, TN, son of William Thornton and Magaret Campbell. He was born Abt. 1889 in Simpson County, KY.

Children of Jeannette Jones and Claudius Thornton are:
77. i. Fred Alton5 Thornton, b. November 27, 1912, Warren County, KY; d. December 1990.
ii. Eddie Louise Thornton, b. June 13, 1915.


30. Robert Monroe4 Thornton (John H3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born May 13, 1884 in Warren County, KY, and died June 11, 1969 in Corydon, Indiana. He married Mary Susie Mink December 28, 1927 in Sumner County, TN, daughter of Elisha Mink and Margaret Eldridge. She was born April 13, 1908 in Portland, Sumner County, Tennessee, and died July 19, 1989 in Corydon, Indiana.

More About Robert Monroe Thornton:
Burial: Bethel Cemetery, Central, Indiana

More About Mary Susie Mink:
Burial: Bethel Cemetery, Central, Indiana

Children of Robert Thornton and Mary Mink are:
78. i. Robert Eugene5 Thornton, b. March 17, 1929, New Albany, Indiana.
ii. Paul Monroe Thornton, b. February 03, 1932; d. June 22, 2003, Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana; m. Maxine Baumgardner, December 31, 1988, Jefferson County, KY.
79. iii. Helen Thornton.
80. iv. Edith Elizabeth Thornton, b. June 14, 1937, Corydon, Indiana; d. February 10, 2002, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
81. v. Norma Virginia Thornton, b. July 04, Indiana; d. February 19, 1988, Jefferson County, KY.
vi. Rose Thornton, m. Stanford Merritt.
vii. David O Thornton, m. Sandra ?.


31. Jesse Benton4 Thornton (John H3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born September 1885 in Warren County, KY, and died 1979 in Portland, Sumner County, TN. He married (1) Mary Susan Cooper October 27, 1902 in Sumner County, TN, daughter of John Cooper and Druscilla Clark. She was born April 15, 1885, and died September 11, 1938 in Portland, Sumner County, Tennessee. He married (2) Lillie Bell Goosetree Mathias 1951. She died 1986 in Sumner County, TN.

More About Jesse Benton Thornton:
Burial: White's Chapel Cemetery, Warren County, KY
Social Security Number: 403-22-1617

More About Mary Susan Cooper:
Cause of Death: Heart Attack

Children of Jesse Thornton and Mary Cooper are:
82. i. Evaline5 Thornton, b. Abt. 1906, Warren County, KY; d. October 26, 1993, Warren County, KY.
83. ii. Porter Thornton, b. Bef. 1908, Warren County, KY; d. 1976, Bowling Green, Warren County, KY.
84. iii. Ruby Mae Thornton, b. 1910, Warren County, KY; d. March 08, 1995, Warren County, KY.
iv. Gracie Erline Thornton, b. April 07, 1912, Warren County, KY; d. May 04, 1912, Warren County, KY.
85. v. Nora Clay Thornton, b. March 09, 1913, Warren County, KY; d. July 12, 1993, Warren County, KY.
86. vi. Lillie Pauline Thornton, b. April 15, 1915, Warren County, KY; d. December 16, 1997, Warren County, KY.
87. vii. Frances Kathleen Thornton, b. July 10, 1916, Warren County, KY; d. 2000, Warren County, KY.
88. viii. Roy Neal Thornton, b. February 25, 1919, Warren County, KY; d. November 02, 1994, Bowling Green, Warren County, KY.
89. ix. Jesse Willard Thornton, b. June 14, 1920, Warren County, KY; d. February 18, 1982, Lantana, FL.
90. x. Robert D Thornton, b. February 19, 1924, Warren County, KY; d. December 12, 1989, Warren County, KY.
xi. Hazel Adair Thornton, b. March 06, 1926, Warren County, KY; d. March 23, 1926, Warren County, KY.

More About Hazel Adair Thornton:
Burial: White's Chapel Church Cemetery, Warren County, KY
Cause of Death: Infuenza

91. xii. Winnie Carene Thornton, b. May 05, 1929, Warren County, KY.


32. Arthur4 Thornton (John H3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born February 27, 1890 in Warren County, KY, and died August 1978 in Wyatt, Missouri. He married Carrie Kitchens September 03, 1910 in Sumner County, TN. She was born August 04, 1894 in Kentucky, and died December 1983 in Wyatt, Missouri.

Notes for Arthur Thornton:
Arthur filled out his WWI draft card as a prisoner at Edyville State Penitentiary; We are currently studying this and will report back later...


More About Arthur Thornton:
Social Security Number: 493-36-4715

More About Carrie Kitchens:
Last Name: Stidham

Children of Arthur Thornton and Carrie Kitchens are:
i. Odel5 Thornton, b. January 18, 1913.
ii. Alma Thornton, b. August 22, 1915; m. ? Johnson.
92. iii. Charles Arthur Thornton, b. October 06, 1919, Kentucky; d. May 09, 2007, Wyatt, Missouri.
iv. Lucy M Thornton, b. January 15, 1921.
v. Lillie Pearl Thornton, b. January 15, 1921, Bowling Green, KY; d. December 31, 1955, Missouri.
vi. Hazel Thornton1, b. August 22, 1915, Warren County, KY; m. Elwayne Franklin Curtis, June 28, 1943; b. 1918.
vii. Genevieve Thornton, b. Abt. 1929; m. Ben J Gill; b. August 04, 1920; d. September 06, 1999, Granite City, Madison, IL.


33. Della4 Thornton (John H3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born March 12, 1896 in Warren County, KY, and died June 1973 in Portland, Sumner County, TN. She married (1) Robert L Johns December 23, 1913 in Sumner County, TN. He was born Abt. 1886 in Kentucky, and died in Sumner County, TN. She married (2) Felix W Stout December 18, 1954 in Sumner County, TN. He was born June 08, 1882, and died April 1966 in Portland, Sumner County, TN.

More About Della Thornton:
Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Portland, TN

Child of Della Thornton and Robert Johns is:
i. Elizabeth5 Johns, b. Abt. 1921, Tennessee.


34. John William4 Thornton (John H3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born 1898, and died 1991. He married (1) Mary Susie Mink, daughter of Elisha Mink and Margaret Eldridge. She was born April 13, 1908 in Portland, Sumner County, Tennessee, and died July 19, 1989 in Corydon, Indiana. He married (2) Nellie ?. She died 1933 in Sumner County, TN. He married (3) Susie Pearl Dixon. She was born 1913, and died 1983.

More About John William Thornton:
Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Portland, TN

More About Mary Susie Mink:
Burial: Bethel Cemetery, Central, Indiana

More About Nellie ?:
Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Portland, TN

More About Susie Pearl Dixon:
Burial: Providence Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

Child of John Thornton and Mary Mink is:
93. i. Dorothy5 Thornton, b. 1927, Franklin, Simpson County, KY.


Child of John Thornton and Nellie ? is:
94. ii. William Hayden5 Thornton, b. August 24, 1931, Sumner County, TN; d. May 17, 2004, Simpson County, KY.


Children of John Thornton and Susie Dixon are:
iii. Richard5 Thornton, m. Mary ?.
iv. Jane Thornton, m. ? Watkin.
95. v. Jimmy Leon Thornton, b. September 12, 1947, Warren County, KY.


35. James Hershel4 Thornton (John H3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born July 24, 1903 in Simpson County, KY, and died 1998 in Nashville, Davidson County, TN. He married Emma Kitchens, daughter of Monroe Kitchens and Mittie Huffines. She was born February 03, 1908 in Simpson County, KY, and died 1987 in Nashville, Davidson County, TN.

More About James Hershel Thornton:
Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Portland, TN

More About Emma Kitchens:
Burial: Maple Hill Cemetery, Portland, TN

Children of James Thornton and Emma Kitchens are:
96. i. Sarah Bernice5 Thornton, b. July 03, 1927.
97. ii. Betty Jean Thornton.
iii. James Lewis Thornton, b. February 10, 1930.
98. iv. Billy Joe Thornton, b. August 01, 1935.


36. Gertrude4 Thornton (Allen M3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born 1887. She married (1) William Walter Looney. He was born August 16, 1881. She married (2) James W Murphy. He was born 1883 in Ireland.

Children of Gertrude Thornton and William Looney are:
i. Grace E5 Looney, b. 1906, Oklahoma.
ii. James Marvin Looney, b. 1909, Oklahoma.
iii. Raymond W Looney, b. 1911, Oklahoma.


37. Robert Earl4 Thornton (Allen M3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born August 18, 1895 in Oklahoma, and died March 1987 in Ponca City, Oklahoma. He married Dot Edith Louthan.

More About Robert Earl Thornton:
Military service: World War I

Children of Robert Thornton and Dot Louthan are:
99. i. James Allen5 Thornton.
100. ii. Martha Sue Thornton.
iii. Eugene Wendell Thornton, b. August 13, 1919, Oklahoma; d. January 13, 1995, Veneta, Lane County, Oregon.
101. iv. Hal Ervin Thornton, b. December 09, 1921, Ponca City, Oklahoma; d. August 01, 2005, Jones, Oklahoma.


38. Laura Ethel4 Thornton (Robert F3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born November 20, 1889, and died July 17, 1976 in Warren County, KY. She married Cecil Randolph Law, son of Edmond Law and Lucille Powell. He was born September 18, 1884, and died August 19, 1954 in Warren County, KY.

Children of Laura Thornton and Cecil Law are:
i. Ellen5 Law.
ii. Ernest Law, d. 1941.
iii. Nellie L Law, b. March 29, 1913, Simpson County, KY.
iv. James Robert Law, b. January 22, 1916, Simpson County, KY; d. March 23, 1921, Simpson County, KY.

More About James Robert Law:
Burial: Black Jack Cemetery, Simpson County, KY
Cause of Death: Infuenza

102. v. Mary Elizabeth Law, b. January 22, 1916.
103. vi. Vesta Mae Law, b. May 11, 1920, Simpson County, KY; d. September 24, 1994, Bowling Green, KY.


39. Lillie Frances4 Thornton (Robert F3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born April 20, 1897 in Simpson County, KY, and died November 30, 1982 in Limestone, Alabama. She married (1) John Mott Qualls. She married (2) James Riley Goad December 20, 1918 in Sumner County, TN, son of Daniel Goad and Susannah Cartwright. He was born June 10, 1899 in Macon County, TN, and died 1964 in Scottsville, Allen County, KY.

Children of Lillie Thornton and John Qualls are:
104. i. Robert W5 Qualls, b. February 11, 1926.
ii. Waymon Lee Qualls, b. January 05, 1930.
iii. Bettie Dean Qualls, b. 1933; d. 1934.


Children of Lillie Thornton and James Goad are:
105. iv. Willie Winfred5 Goad, b. December 17, 1919, Simpson County, KY; d. December 05, 1995, Manatee, Florida.
106. v. Nettie Frances Goad, b. October 07, 1923, Warren County, KY; d. October 26, 2001, Huntsville, Limestone County, AL.


40. Charles Cook4 Thornton (Robert F3, Robert Benton2, William1) was born October 17, 1898 in Simpson County, KY, and died July 14, 1976 in Simpson County, KY. He married Sadie Virginia Payne. She was born February 13, 1920, and died October 23, 1988 in Simpson County, KY.

More About Charles Cook Thornton:
Burial: Stevenson Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

More About Sadie Virginia Payne:
Burial: Stevenson Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

Children of Charles Thornton and Sadie Payne are:
i. Raleigh Franklin5 Thornton, b. September 06, 1937, Simpson County, KY; d. July 27, 1978, Warren County, KY.

More About Raleigh Franklin Thornton:
Burial: Stevenson Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

107. ii. Michael Frederick Thornton, b. February 04, 1941.
iii. Marvin Davis Thornton, b. July 11, 1943.
108. iv. Charles Eddie Thornton, b. July 11, 1945, Simpson County, KY; d. July 12, 1997, Warren County, KY.
v. Bobby Morris Thornton, b. June 06, 1952, Simpson County, KY; m. Anna E Lewis, October 01, 1977, Warren County, KY; b. 1960.
vi. Hank Carson Thornton, b. November 11, 1954; m. Laurie J Hermann, August 19, 1978, Warren County, KY; b. 1956.


41. James Thomas4 Sloan (Mary Elizabeth3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born August 09, 1873 in Simpson County, KY, and died December 24, 1915 in Simpson County, KY. He married (1) Victoria Eden Bell. She was born July 16, 1876, and died January 24, 1904. He married (2) Margaret Victoria Mifflin. She was born 1872, and died 1932 in Simpson County, KY.

More About James Thomas Sloan:
Burial: Blackjack Cemetery, Simpson County, KY
Cause of Death: Pneumonia, Flu

More About Margaret Victoria Mifflin:
Burial: Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

Children of James Sloan and Victoria Bell are:
109. i. Charles A5 Sloan, b. January 24, 1897, Simpson County, KY; d. June 20, 1965, Jefferson County, KY.
110. ii. Polly Jessie Sloan, b. May 27, 1899; d. October 1980, Indianapolis, IN.
111. iii. Oma Sloan.
112. iv. Mayme Sloan, b. June 09, 1894, Simpson County, KY; d. February 24, 1966, Simpson County, KY.


Children of James Sloan and Margaret Mifflin are:
113. v. Gladys5 Sloan.
vi. Thurman Morris Sloan, m. Mildred Thompson.
vii. Lawrence Sloan, m. Mary Hulman, 1937.

More About Lawrence Sloan:
Occupation: Owned produce market, Louisville, KY


42. Allen W4 Sloan (Mary Elizabeth3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born December 10, 1875 in Simpson County, KY, and died May 12, 1948 in Simpson County, KY. He married Lucy Pearl Meador 1899. She was born July 1881, and died March 06, 1920.

More About Allen W Sloan:
Burial: Shady Grove Cemetery, Simpson County, KY
Cause of Death: Heart Attack

Children of Allen Sloan and Lucy Meador are:
114. i. Alma Estelle5 Sloan, b. 1904, Simpson County, KY; d. October 09, 1983, Simpson County, KY.
ii. Millard Sloan, b. December 30, 1911; d. March 07, 1920, Simpson County, KY.
115. iii. Rosie Irene Sloan, b. November 17, 1916, Simpson County, KY; d. May 18, 2000, Bowling Green, Warren County, KY.
iv. Earl Sloan.


43. Ben4 Sloan (Mary Elizabeth3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born June 13, 1878 in Simpson County, KY, and died April 10, 1952 in Simpson County, KY. He married Nannie Urea Meador, daughter of Joseph Meador and Margaret Cummings. She was born February 28, 1882, and died December 21, 1968 in Simpson County, KY.

More About Ben Sloan:
Burial: Shady Grove Cemetery, Simpson County, KY
Cause of Death: Colon Cancer

More About Nannie Urea Meador:
Burial: Shady Grove Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

Children of Ben Sloan and Nannie Meador are:
116. i. Lillie Mae5 Sloan, b. September 13, 1902, Simpson County, KY; d. November 14, 1981, Simpson County, KY.
117. ii. Mary Sloan, b. February 17, 1904; d. December 26, 1991, Hendersonville, North Carolina.
118. iii. Roy L Sloan, b. September 25, 1908.
119. iv. Guy Ray Sloan, b. November 06, 1910.
120. v. Jay C Sloan, b. January 17, 1913, Simpson County, KY; d. Simpson County, KY.
vi. Eula Pearl Sloan, b. 1915; d. June 06, 1928.
121. vii. Mildred Louise Sloan, b. February 07, 1921.
viii. David Sloan, b. October 18, 1925; m. Lena Brazzell.

Notes for David Sloan:
Adpoted two children: Paul David Sloan and Pamela Sloan.


44. Florence Viteria4 Sloan (Mary Elizabeth3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born 1880, and died May 25, 1954 in Simpson County, KY. She married Charles Presley Farmer. He was born 1869, and died 1953 in Simpson County, KY.

Children of Florence Sloan and Charles Farmer are:
122. i. Etta Reed5 Farmer, b. August 03, 1903, Simpson County, KY; d. December 06, 1997, Daviess County, KY.
123. ii. Tommie Washington Farmer, b. February 22, 1907, Simpson County, KY; d. October 28, 1976, Simpson County, KY.
124. iii. Leslie T Farmer, b. November 25, 1908, Simpson County, KY; d. January 18, 1982, Franklin, Simpson County, KY.


45. Edgar Hershel4 Sloan (Mary Elizabeth3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born 1886 in Simpson County, KY, and died October 01, 1962 in Simpson County, KY. He married Nellie Johnson, daughter of Burell Johnson and Mattie Roark. She was born 1886 in Simpson County, KY, and died November 06, 1983 in Simpson County, KY.

More About Edgar Hershel Sloan:
Burial: Shady Grove Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

More About Nellie Johnson:
Burial: Shady Grove Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

Children of Edgar Sloan and Nellie Johnson are:
i. Marvin E5 Sloan, b. January 08, 1914, Simpson County, KY; d. January 11, 1914, Simpson County, KY.

More About Marvin E Sloan:
Burial: Shady Grove Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

125. ii. Lila Sloan, b. February 19, 1919, Simpson County, KY.
iii. Lorene Sloan, b. June 27, 1923; m. Robert Robey; b. Abt. 1920, Simpson County, KY; d. January 28, 2002, Bowling Green, Warren County, KY.

More About Robert Robey:
AKA (Facts Pg): Dyke


46. May4 Sloan (Mary Elizabeth3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born February 01, 1889, and died September 04, 1958. She married James William Black, son of ? Black and Mary ?. He was born May 04, 1886, and died July 26, 1968 in Franklin, Simpson County, KY.

Child of May Sloan and James Black is:
i. Mary F5 Black, b. 1910.


47. George Baskel4 McReynolds (Margaret3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born February 03, 1883 in Simpson County, KY, and died June 23, 1957 in Simpson County, KY. He married Minnie Bell Finn, daughter of Bogan Finn and Rena Caldwell. She was born January 14, 1890, and died October 28, 1971 in Franklin, Simpson County, KY.

More About George Baskel McReynolds:
Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

More About Minnie Bell Finn:
Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

Children of George McReynolds and Minnie Finn are:
126. i. Herbert Earl5 McReynolds, b. October 04, 1910, Simpson County, KY; d. August 21, 1988, Simpson County, KY.
127. ii. Ida Mae McReynolds, b. March 14, 1916.
128. iii. Margaret Irene McReynolds, b. March 26, 1921; d. March 05, 2006, Simpson County, KY.


48. Minnie4 McReynolds (Margaret3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born March 1893 in Kentucky, and died in Williamson County, TN. She married (1) Fred H Brewington January 10, 1910 in Sumner County, TN, son of James Brewington and Laura McReynolds. He was born April 14, 1892 in Tennessee, and died February 16, 1916 in Tennessee. She married (2) John Pendleton July 09, 1921 in Sumner County, TN.

Notes for Minnie McReynolds:
By 1930 Minnie and her Brewington sons are living with John Pendleton and his children: Raymond, Florence, John L, and Roy. Since Roy was only one year old, he very well may have been Minnie's son, but we have no proof to determine maternity.



More About Minnie McReynolds:
Census: 1920, Jacob McReynolds is living with Minnie and her sons (both are widowed).

More About Fred H Brewington:
Burial: Brewington Cemetery, Martin's Creek, TN
Died from: Injury, WWI
Military service: WWI

Children of Minnie McReynolds and Fred Brewington are:
129. i. Robert Lee5 Brewington, b. February 22, 1912; d. January 21, 1968, Davidson County, TN.
ii. Guy A Brewington, b. 1913.
iii. Louis Wendell Brewington, b. September 17, 1914; d. February 16, 1916.

More About Louis Wendell Brewington:
Burial: Brewington Cemetery, Martin's Creek, TN

iv. Mack Edward Brewington, b. February 16, 1916; d. October 1978, Joelton, Davidson County, Tennessee.
v. Fred Brewington, b. 1916.


Children of Minnie McReynolds and John Pendleton are:
vi. John L5 Pendleton, b. April 13, 1922, Tennessee; d. February 19, 1996, Goodlettsville, Davidson County, TN.
vii. Roy Pendleton, b. 1929.


49. Lassie Gertrue4 Wright (Cassandra3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born November 11, 1882 in Simpson County, KY, and died August 03, 1953 in Simpson County, KY. She married Charlie Wilson.

More About Lassie Gertrue Wright:
Burial: Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Simpson County,KY

Child of Lassie Wright and Charlie Wilson is:
130. i. Ophelia Ruth5 Wright, b. September 04, 1899, Simpson County, KY; d. September 08, 1925, Simpson County, KY.


50. Clarence Lester4 Wright (Cassandra3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born August 18, 1887 in Simpson County, KY, and died August 24, 1939 in Woodburn, Warren County, KY. He married Myrtie Bryant, daughter of J H Bryant. She was born 1890, and died November 23, 1982.

More About Clarence Lester Wright:
Burial: Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Simpson County, KY

More About Myrtie Bryant:
Burial: Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Simpson County, KY

Children of Clarence Wright and Myrtie Bryant are:
i. Barnie5 Wright.
ii. Deward A Wright, b. November 28, 1910, Simpson County, KY; d. May 28, 1936, Warren County, KY.

More About Deward A Wright:
Burial: Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Simpson County, KY

iii. Winey L Wright, b. November 10, 1912.
131. iv. Glenn E Wright, b. December 21, 1914, Simpson County, KY; d. July 13, 1988, Indianapolis, IN.
132. v. Floyd L Wright, b. February 17, 1917, Simpson County, KY; d. December 12, 1958.
vi. Inez Wright, b. Abt. 1925; d. March 27, 2005, Louisville, KY; m. (1) ? O'Brien; m. (2) ? Diamond.

More About Inez Wright:
Occupation: Pharmacist

vii. Ida Lynn Wright, b. April 12, 1927.
viii. Thelma Geraldine Wright, b. May 15, 1931; m. ? Stewart.
ix. Ernie L Wright.


51. Finis Ewing4 Wright (Cassandra3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born June 03, 1891 in Simpson County, KY, and died 1949. He married (1) Mayme Willis Taylor, daughter of Raspberry Taylor and Martha Willis. She was born March 05, 1895, and died November 1976 in Jennings County, Indiana. He married (2) Emma ?.

More About Finis Ewing Wright:
Occupation: Foreman, Construction

Children of Finis Wright and Mayme Taylor are:
i. Avis5 Wright.
ii. Finis Wright, b. 1914; d. 1914.
iii. John Wright.
iv. Shirley Wright.
133. v. Alma Frances Wright, b. August 13, 1914, Franklin, Simpson County, KY; d. September 02, 1987, Boone County, Indiana.


Child of Finis Wright and Emma ? is:
vi. Laura B5 Wright, b. Abt. 1910.


52. Ruby Viola4 Wright (Cassandra3 Thornton, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born June 29, 1899, and died March 31, 1978 in Simpson County, KY. She married Hobart Yokley. He was born February 23, 1895, and died April 23, 1982 in Simpson County, KY.

More About Ruby Viola Wright:
Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Simpson County, KY
Social Security Number: 400-90-8145

More About Hobart Yokley:
Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Simpson County, KY

Children of Ruby Wright and Hobart Yokley are:
134. i. Hughie Freeman5 Yokley, b. January 04, 1919, Simpson County, KY; d. June 04, 1988, Simpson County, KY.
ii. Dennie Yokley, b. January 20, 1920.


53. Grace Mae4 Thornton (Allen Ellis3, Allen Ellis2, William1) was born February 08, 1907 in Simpson County, KY, and died February 24, 1931 in Simpson County, KY. She married Ben Goebel Herrington.

More About Grace Mae Thornton:
Burial: Shady Grove Cemetery, Simpson County, KY
Cause of Death: Pneumonia, Flu

Child of Grace Thornton and Ben Herrington is:
135. i. Zula Mae5 Herrington, b. November 12, 1924.


54. Dora Ellen4 Thornton (William James3, William Haywood2, William1) was born April 14, 1892, and died October 15, 1952 in Allen County, Kentucky. She met Mathew Turner Thornton, son of William Thornton and Martha Dinkins. He was born February 23, 1864 in Simpson County, KY, and died June 23, 1938 in Allen County, KY.

More About Mathew Turner Thornton:
Burial: Walker's Chapel Cemetery, Allen County, KY

Child is listed above under (18) Mathew Turner Thornton.

55. Erma4 Thornton (William James3, William Haywood2, William1) She married ? Chandler.

Child of Erma Thornton and ? Chandler is:
i. Edna L5 Chandler, b. June 27, 1912, Union County, KY.


56. Maude Gertrude4 Thornton (William Virgil3, James Allen2, William1) was born January 22, 1886, and died 1950. She married Dock Jones May 18, 1907 in Sumner County, TN, son of Sydney Jones and Margaret Thornton. He was born October 03, 1884 in Simpson County, KY, and died 1950 in Simpson County, KY.

More About Dock Jones:
AKA (Facts Pg): Dock

Children are listed above under (27) Dock Jones.

57. Claudius Herschel4 Thornton (William Virgil3, James Allen2, William1) was born Abt. 1889 in Simpson County, KY. He married Jeannette Myrtle Jones 1907 in Sumner County, TN, daughter of Sydney Jones and Margaret Thornton. She was born May 20, 1890 in Simpson County, KY, and died Abt. 1960 in New Mexico.

Children are listed above under (29) Jeannette Myrtle Jones.

58. Berttina Mae4 Thornton (William Virgil3, James Allen2, William1) was born September 04, 1896 in Simpson County, KY. She married V Othel Cassetty February 14, 1917, son of Thomas Cassetty and Nancy Jenkins. He was born August 21, 1888 in Kentucky.

More About Berttina Mae Thornton:
AKA (Facts Pg): Bertie

Children of Berttina Thornton and V Cassetty are:
i. Virginia M5 Cassetty, b. January 15, 1918; m. Stokes S Long.
ii. Earl S Cassetty, b. July 19, 1918, Simpson County, KY; d. January 07, 1989, Tennessee; m. Cornelia "Connie" Burks

More About Earl S Cassetty:
Military service: WWII
Occupation: Postal Service
Potential Family: Son: Patrick Earl Cassetty (b. Dec. 31, 1946), who married Margaret J. Cheser and had Lara Nicole Cassetty (May 8, 1974 in Jefferson County, KY) and Christopher Marsh Cassetty (b. Oct. 9, 1976 in Jefferson County, KY).

136. iii. Ervin O Cassetty, b. January 01, 1920, Warren County, KY; d. June 07, 2000, Bowling Green, KY.


59. Clifton Charles4 Thornton (William Virgil3, James Allen2, William1) was born July 21, 1903 in Bowling Green, KY, and died January 19, 1988 in Fulton, Missouri. He married Mary Lorene Fenley December 1932, daughter of William Fenley and Lillian Peyton. She was born January 27, 1908 in Fulton, Missouri, and died July 1992 in Fulton, Missouri.

Notes for Clifton Charles Thornton:
Ran away from home at age 14 to make his own way...


More About Clifton Charles Thornton:
Burial: Missouri-Calloway Memorial Gardens, Fulton, Missouri
Military service: US Navy
Occupation: Reportedly worked as a cowboy in Oregon

Notes for Mary Lorene Fenley:
During WWII, she worked in a Defense Plant in Wichita, Kansas.

Children of Clifton Thornton and Mary Fenley are:
137. i. Robert Ewing5 Thornton, b. February 21, 1930; d. March 30, 2003, Russellville, Cole County, Missouri.
138. ii. Mary Alene Thornton.
139. iii. Clifton Charles Thornton.


60. Verna Violet4 Thornton (William Virgil3, James Allen2, William1) was born July 16, 1906 in Simpson County, KY, and died March 1991 in Troy, Obion County, TN. She married Otis Caldwell Berry July 21, 1924 in Sumner County, TN, son of James Berry and Margaret Culberson. He was born December 05, 1901, and died July 07, 1986 in Troy, Obion County, TN.

More About Verna Violet Thornton:
Census: 1930, Obion, TN

More About Otis Caldwell Berry:
Census: 1930 Troy, Obion County, Tennessee
Occupation: Bank President, Bank of Troy

Child of Verna Thornton and Otis Berry is:
i. Bettie Jean5 Berry, b. 1928; m. (1) ? Farrell; m. (2) ? Platania.


61. John Wilson4 Thornton (William Virgil3, James Allen2, William1) was born December 1926 in Warren County, KY. He married Margaret Dallas, daughter of Robert Dallas and Mamie Bransford. She was born 1943, and died 1991 in Warren County, KY.

Children of John Thornton and Margaret Dallas are:
140. i. John Anthony5 Thornton, b. June 21, 1961.
ii. Thomas Wilson Thornton, b. November 25, 1965, Simpson County, KY.
iii. Bobby Joe Thornton, b. March 11, 1967; m. Katherine Justice, June 02, 1995, Simpson County, KY; b. 1962.


62. Woodie Smith4 Thornton (William Virgil3, James Allen2, William1) was born 1928 in Warren County, KY, and died 1998 in Bowling Green, Warren County, KY. He married Melvalene Dallas, daughter of Robert Dallas and Mamie Bransford. She was born 1932 in Macon County, TN, and died 2002 in Warren County, KY.

Notes for Woodie Smith Thornton:
According to his obituary, Woodie Smith Thornton was a member of Simpson American Legion Post 62 and a Kentucky Colonel.



More About Woodie Smith Thornton:
Burial: Woodburn Cemetery, Warren County, KY

Notes for Melvalene Dallas:
According to her obituary, Melvalene was "past president and legislative chairman of the AARP and an active member of the DAV, American Legion Auxiliary and Extension Homemakers."


More About Melvalene Dallas:
Burial: Woodburn Cemetery, Warren County, KY
Religion: Fairview Missionary Baptist

Children of Woodie Thornton and Melvalene Dallas are:
141. i. Shirley Marie5 Thornton, b. 1953.
ii. Steve R Thornton, b. June 05, 1955, Simpson County, KY.
142. iii. Sue C Thornton, b. July 21, 1959, Simpson County, KY.
iv. Mike Dwayne Thornton, b. April 30, 1963.
v. Diana Lynn Thornton, b. 1952, Warren County, KY; d. 1952, Warren County, KY.

More About Diana Lynn Thornton:
Burial: Woodburn Cemetery, Warren County, KY


63. Velma Viola4 Thornton (Joe Hershel3, James Allen2, William1) was born 1902 in Simpson County, KY, and died March 23, 1970 in Warren County, KY. She married Lucian Price Ragland, son of Francis Ragland and Mary Price. He was born July 29, 1894 in Browning, KY, and died November 23, 1979 in Warren County, KY.

Children of Velma Thornton and Lucian Ragland are:
i. Hellen R5 Ragland, b. October 06, 1934.
143. ii. Viola Pauline Ragland, b. January 21, 1925.
iii. Willa D Ragland, b. January 05, 1932; m. Albert B Holmes, 1949, Simpson County, KY.
iv. Velma Frances Ragland, b. January 21, 1930, Warren County, KY; d. March 30, 1930, Warren County, KY.

More About Velma Frances Ragland:
Burial: Cedar Bluff Cemetery, KY
Cause of Death: whooping cough
Medical Information: w/ premature birth

v. Lucian Frank Ragland, b. January 21, 1930, Warren County, KY; d. February 16, 1930, Warren County, KY.

More About Lucian Frank Ragland:
Burial: February 17, 1930, Cedar Bluff Cemetery, KY
Cause of Death: Malformation of heart and lungs


64. Roy Elvis4 Thornton (Joe Hershel3, James Allen2, William1) was born August 05, 1908, and died August 05, 1980 in Logan County, KY. He married Nell Ruth Jennette, daughter of John Jennette and Leota Pearson. She was born May 02, 1905, and died January 23, 1993 in Logan County, KY.

More About Roy Elvis Thornton:
Burial: Auburn Cemetery, Logan County, KY

More About Nell Ruth Jennette:
Burial: Auburn Cemetery, Logan County, KY

Children of Roy Thornton and Nell Jennette are:
144. i. Mary Ellen5 Thornton, b. March 28, 1935.
145. ii. Jo Helen Thornton, b. April 03, 1938.
iii. Margaret Ann Thornton, b. September 02, 1940, Logan County, KY; d. September 04, 1940, Logan County, KY.

More About Margaret Ann Thornton:
Burial: Knob Church, Logan County, KY
Cause of Death: Influenza
Medical Information: Add: mother's illness


65. Edessa Lucille4 Thornton (Joe Hershel3, James Allen2, William1) was born March 07, 1917 in Simpson County, KY, and died October 13, 2003 in Logan County, KY. She married Cecil Burr Woodward June 14, 1935 in Logan County, KY, son of George Woodward and Lena ?. He was born January 03, 1911, and died April 19, 1991.

More About Edessa Lucille Thornton:
Burial: Chandler's Chapel Cemetery, Logan County, KY

More About Cecil Burr Woodward:
Burial: Chandler's Chapel Cemetery, Logan County, KY

Children of Edessa Thornton and Cecil Woodward are:
i. Ronald E5 Woodward, b. December 10, 1949.
ii. Bettie Jean Woodward, b. December 06, 1939; d. March 31, 1940.

More About Bettie Jean Woodward:
Burial: Chandler's Chapel Cemetery, Logan County, KY

iii. Adrian Earl Woodward, b. August 21, 1941, Sulfa, Louisiana; d. March 19, 1960.

More About Adrian Earl Woodward:
Burial: Chandler's Chapel Cemetery, Logan County, KY

iv. Cecil Burr Woodward, b. September 06, 1936, Stowell, Texas; d. July 13, 1965.

More About Cecil Burr Woodward:
Burial: Chandler's Chapel Cemetery, Logan County, KY


66. Emma4 Thornton (James Allen3, James Allen2, William1) was born 1887. She married George Chaffin.

Children of Emma Thornton and George Chaffin are:
i. Amy A5 Chaffin, b. December 07, 1917.
ii. Dorothy C Chaffin, b. August 27, 1921.
iii. Percey M Chaffin, b. July 14, 1926.
iv. Roger E Chaffin, b. January 26, 1924.
v. Oscar Chaffin, b. March 20, 1910, Warren County, KY; d. July 04, 1919, Warren County, KY.


67. Myrtle4 Thornton (James Allen3, James Allen2, William1) was born 1888. She married Lee Chaffin.

Children of Myrtle Thornton and Lee Chaffin are:
i. Albert5 Chaffin, b. 1909.
146. ii. Ruby Christine Chaffin, b. April 21, 1911; d. September 01, 2001.
147. iii. Edgar Lee Chaffin, b. November 23, 1912.
iv. Mildred L Chaffin, b. August 23, 1914.
v. Hugh W Chaffin, b. May 01, 1921.


68. Ruth E4 Thornton (James Allen3, James Allen2, William1) was born May 27, 1898 in Warren County, KY, and died September 26, 1984 in Bowling Green, KY. She married Lige Ford. He was born December 28, 1895 in Macon County, TN, and died April 26, 1975.

Child of Ruth Thornton and Lige Ford is:
148. i. Wilma D5 Ford, b. 1919, Warren County, KY.
+      ii. Betty Ford, married ? Tidler.


69. Bonnie Verbal4 Spears (Marguerite Emily3 Thornton, James Allen2, William1) was born June 13, 1905. She married Marion Buford Turner. He was born 1915, and died 1979.

Child of Bonnie Spears and Marion Turner is:
i. Sandra Fay5 Turner, m. David Neely.

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