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We remember Joseph Thornton
We remember Joseph Thornton
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Sarah Dawson
Thornton
Source:6969214
1884
1885
sibling
John George Thornton
Source:6969214
1885
1887
sibling
James Thornton
Source:6969214
1887
1891
1894
sibling
Frances Jane Thornton
Source:6969214
1894
1898
sibling
Edith Anna Mells
Thornton
Source:6969214
1898
1900
sibling
Robert Samuel Thornton
Source:6969214
April 1900
1921
children
Phyllis Doreen Wilson nee Thornton
Source:6969214
March 1921
1923
children
Robert Thornton
Source:6969214
1923
1925
children
Eric Caldwell Thornton
Source:6969214
5th July 1925
1928
children
Leslie Thornton
Source:6969214
1928
1945
location
BELFAST
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6969214
1945 - 3rd July 1950
marriage
Susan Fisher, THORNTON
Source:6969214
service
British Army
Private
9966
Royal Irish Fusiliers
Source:4436179
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Irish Fusiliers
Source:4436179
1950
death
Not War Related
Heart related. Stroke, followed by several bedridden years before death
BELFAST
United Kingdom
Source:4436179
3rd July 1950
burial
Belfast
United Kingdom
Source:4436179
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Thornton |
| Source | 4436179 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BELFAST | United Kingdom | their own address | 1945 - 3rd July 1950 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9966 | Royal Irish Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | Royal Irish Fusiliers | Lieutenant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Doreen Wilson nee Thornton | daughter | March 1921 | |
| Robert Thornton | son | 1923 | |
| Eric Caldwell Thornton | son | 5th July 1925 | |
| Leslie Thornton | son | 1928 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Thornton | father | ||
| Mary Anna Thornton | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Dawson nee Thornton | sister | 1884 | |
| John George Thornton | brother | 1885 | |
| James Thornton | brother | 1887 | |
| Frances Jane Thornton | sister | 1894 | |
| Edith Anna Mells, nee Thornton | sister | 1898 | |
| Robert Samuel Thornton | brother | April 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Fisher, THORNTON | wife |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-04-02 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CENSUS OF IRELAND | ERIC41574 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Anna | ERIC41574 | |
| Grandfather Thornton | ERIC41574 |
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