Birth : 30 May 1850 Clarke, Durham Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Death : 2 Jul 1932 Orono, Durham Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Burial : Orono Cemetery, Orono, Durham Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate : 43.9868200, -78.6174700
Plot : Section KLP
Description : Member of the Canadian House of Commons. Thornton was born in the county of Durham then a scarcely populated area of Canada. Many of the residents were descendants of United Empire Loyalist who received land grants after the Revolutionary War. He followed in his father's footsteps becoming a farmer and raising a family while he engaged in local politics. After spending twelve years in local government he ran for Parliament in 1896, but was defeated finishing in third place. In 1900 he was elected to Parliament as the Conservative for Durham West, but the election was ruled void... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Charles Jonas Thornton's memorial?

    Charles Jonas Thornton's memorial is located at: Orono Cemetery, Orono, Durham Regional Municipality, Canada.

  • When did Charles Jonas Thornton death?

    Charles Jonas Thornton death on 2 Jul 1932 in Orono, Durham Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada

  • Where are the coordinates of the Charles Jonas Thornton's memorial?

    Latitude: 43.9868200
    Longitude: -78.6174700

Family Members:

Parent

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Thomas Thornton

(1823 - 1916)

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Susannah Powers Thornton

(1824 - 1881)

Spouse

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Eleanor Hughson Thornton

(1852 - 1935)

Siblings

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John J. Thornton

(1854 - 1874)

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Rebecca Thornton

(1857 - 1940)

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Martha Thornton Souch

(1861 - 1953)

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Berenice Thornton Warder

(1869 - 1948)

Children

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Orono Cemetery
Orono, Durham Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9868200, -78.6174700

2. Lawrence Cemetery
Orono, Durham Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9793555, -78.5795895

3. Lawrence Back Church Cemetery
Clarke, Durham Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0017800, -78.6591900

4. Bethel Methodist Cemetery
Clarke, Durham Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9353950, -78.5978240

5. Bethesda Cemetery
Tyrone, Durham Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9942860, -78.6954348

6. Saint George's Anglican Church Cemetery
Newcastle, Durham Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9136110, -78.6219440

7. Tyrone Pioneer Cemetery
Tyrone, Durham Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0155400, -78.7164700

8. Bowmanville Cemetery
Bowmanville, Durham Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9099998, -78.6650009

9. Lovekin Pioneer Cemetery
Lovekin, Durham Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9024500, -78.6065900

10. McCrea's Cemetery
Pontypool, Kawartha Lakes Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0738400, -78.6258000

11. Bond Head Cemetery
Newcastle, Durham Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9021840, -78.5746440

12. Lakeview Cemetery
Newtonville, Durham Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9373400, -78.4983700

13. Trinity Anglican Cemetery
Enniskillen, Durham Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0173200, -78.7630360

14. Enniskillen Presbyterian Cemetery
Enniskillen, Durham Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0126330, -78.7686500

15. Pontypool Cemetery
Pontypool, Kawartha Lakes Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 44.1036030, -78.6152610

16. Elizabethville Methodist Cemetery
Port Hope, Northumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0395370, -78.4613550

17. Eldad United Church Cemetery
Solina, Durham Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9715300, -78.7936400

18. Zion Cemetery
Port Hope, Northumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9694646, -78.4395690

19. Mount Vernon Episcopal
Solina, Durham Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9695600, -78.8028500

20. Zion United Church Cemetery
Hampton, Durham Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9532450, -78.8064600

21. Ebenezer Cemetery
Courtice, Durham Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.8966100, -78.7708800

22. Devitt's Family Cemetery
Blackstock, Durham Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0951680, -78.7563460

23. Ballyduff Cemetery
Ballyduff, Kawartha Lakes Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 44.1369090, -78.6469850

24. Wesleyville Cemetery
Wesleyville, Northumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9259810, -78.4156070