Tag Archives: Wilbur Thornton

Richard Best Thornton (1843-1938)

Richard Thornton (1843-1938) was the biological son of John J. Thornton (1820-1905), a brother of Thomas Thornton.  John J. married Eliza Powers (1822-1843), daughter of Nathaniel Hart Powers and Rebecca LaRue.  It appears she may have died during the delivery … Continue reading

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Are these American Thorntons? Powers?

I love this photo but again have no clue as to who it is.  The identification on the photo  is a studio in Detroit, Michigan, so this suggests one of the Thornton family members.  Jabez Thornton, John J. Thornton, Samuel … Continue reading

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