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| Name |
Thornton, Mary [1] |
| Gender |
Female |
| Died |
Nov 1937 [1] |
| Person ID |
I26577 |
My Genealogy |
| Last Modified |
21 Jan 2022 |
| Father |
, b. Ireland  |
| Relationship |
natural |
| Mother |
, b. Ireland |
| Relationship |
natural |
| Family ID |
F9282 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family |
Downing, Dennis |
| Children |
| | 1. Downey, James, b. Nov 1881, Illinois, USA , d. Jan 1913, Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, USA (Age 31 years) [natural] |
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| Last Modified |
21 Jan 2022 |
| Family ID |
F10019 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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| Notes |
- Weekly Gazette, Galena, IL, Dec 30, 1937
WILLIAM THORNTON DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER HERE
William Thonton passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Oscar Green a 1:45 Monday afternoon. Mr. Thornton had been in poor health for about three years and his serious illness came only two weeks ago.
He was born in Ottawa, Ill., June 1, 1850. Before coming to Galena four years ago to make his home with his daughter, he had lived most of the time in Dougherty, Ia. His wife preceded him in death 47 years ago.
He is survived by his daughters Mrs. Harry Green and Mrs. Oscar Green of Galena; Mrs. Carl Becker, Chicago; and Mrs. William Green, Dubuque, Iowa; and one son, Edward Thornton of Austin, Minn. Two other children died in infancy. One son, John, passed away 6 years ago. He was the last of his family, his sister, Mrs. Mary Downing, having passed away six weeks ago. He is survived by 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
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- [S594] Obituary - William Thornton.
Weekly Gazette, Galena, IL, Dec 30, 1937
WILLIAM THORNTON DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER HERE
William Thonton passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Oscar Green a 1:45 Monday afternoon. Mr. Thornton had been in poor health for about three years and his serious illness came only two weeks ago.
He was born in Ottawa, Ill., June 1, 1850. Before coming to Galena four years ago to make his home with his daughter, he had lived most of the time in Dougherty, Ia. His wife preceded him in death 47 years ago.
He is survived by his daughters Mrs. Harry Green and Mrs. Oscar Green of Galena; Mrs. Carl Becker, Chicago; and Mrs. William Green, Dubuque, Iowa; and one son, Edward Thornton of Austin, Minn. Two other children died in infancy. One son, John, passed away 6 years ago. He was the last of his family, his sister, Mrs. Mary Downing, having passed away six weeks ago. He is survived by 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
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