William Thornton (1811 - 1897) Profile

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William Thornton

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008

Deseret News

Perpetual Emigrating Fund Company financial accounts, 1849-1886

Brigham Young office emigrating companies reports, 1850-1862

The Mountaineer

Record of members collection, 1836-1970

New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957

England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975

1870 Utah Census

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William Thornton

Born

Died

Birthplace

Born

Joined James Darling Ross Company

Start Date Details

Sources

Brigham Young office emigrating companies reports, 1850-1862

Deseret News

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008

Perpetual Emigrating Fund Company financial accounts, 1849-1886

Record of members collection, 1836-1970

The Mountaineer

End Date Details

Ended 1860 September 3

Additional Information

Age at Time of Travel

48

Traveling Group

Mary Hepworth (48)
Eliza Thornton (18)
Phoebe Thornton (14)
Hyrum Thornton (12)
William H. Thornton (9)
Mary Thornton (8)

Married
Elizabeth Sugden

Died

William Thornton

Born

Died

Birthplace

Born

Joined James Darling Ross Company

Start Date Details

End Date Details

Ended 1860 September 3

Additional Information

Age at Time of Travel

48

Traveling Group

Mary Hepworth (48)Eliza Thornton (18)Phoebe Thornton (14)Hyrum Thornton (12)William H. Thornton (9)Mary Thornton (8)

MarriedElizabeth Sugden

Died

Mary Hepworth (48)
Eliza Thornton (18)
Phoebe Thornton (14)
Hyrum Thornton (12)
William H. Thornton (9)
Mary Thornton (8)

Married
Elizabeth Sugden