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Children of John and Frances Thornton of Clarke township

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Gary

John Thornton (1788-1854) and Frances Bowler (1790-1872), originally from England, had 12 children.  I have more information on their descendants but here is a list of their children.   [Note: there may be errors in this.] A. Mary Ann Thornton (1815-1889).  … Continue reading →

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Ralph Dowson and Margaret Campbell

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Gary

Ralph Dowson (1870-1913) was one of two children of Sarah Thornton (1848-1914) and John Dowson (1842-1914).  He married Margaret Campbell (1869-1953), also of Ontario, and they had four children: Frank, Ralph Roscoe, Evelyn and Samuel.  I believe this photo was … Continue reading →

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Rebecca Thornton (1857-1940)

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Gary

Rebecca Thornton (1857-1940), daughter of Thomas Thornton, carries the name of her grandmother, Rebecca Larue.   We know little of Rebecca at this time other than that she was a musician and in 1889 she was taking university courses at Charles … Continue reading →

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Charles Jonas Thornton (1850-1932) and Eleanor Hughson

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Gary

Jonas Thornton (1850-1932), son of Thomas Thornton, married Elanor Hughson (1853-1935).  I believe the Hughson family came to Canada as loyalists and you can see this link in a previous post on the Hughson family. Jonas was a farmer and … Continue reading →

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Laura Thornton (1852-1935) and Cornelius Hughson

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Gary

Laura Thornton (1852-1935), daughter of Thomas Thornton, married Cornelius J. Hughson (1847-1947) 1n 1877.  I believe Cornelius was the son of Richard who is linked to a loyalist family.  Children of the family were: Alice M. Hughson  (1879-).  Married Oswald … Continue reading →

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Ulysses Thornton (1865-1916) and Augusta Dale

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Gary

Ulysses (Ulissis) Nathaniel Thornton (1865-1925), carrying the name of his grandfather Nathaniel Hart Powers,  was the son of Thomas Thornton and Susanna Powers, married Augusta Dale (1859-1916). Ulysses became a doctor and the story goes that he assisted in the … Continue reading →

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Jabez Thornton (1825-1910) and Rachel Kelly

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Gary

Sorry no photo of Jabez, but two photos of his children.  Jabez Thornton (1825-1910) born in England and moved to Durham County, Ontario before moving to Carsonville, Sinalac County, Michigan.    Married to Rachel Kelly (1832-1918) they had a number of … Continue reading →

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