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Col Francis Thornton III

Birth : 1712 Essex County, Virginia, USA
Death : 7 Apr 1749 Spotsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Burial : Thornton - Forbes - Washington Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, USA
Coordinate : 38.3142738, -77.4683990
Inscription : Here lies the Body of FRANCIS THORNTON Who departed this life the Seventh of April Anno Dom One Thousand Seven Hundred And Forty Nine in the Thirty Eighth Year of his age.
Description : Born at "Snow Creek" in Essex County, died at "Fall Hill" in Spotsylvania County.

Birth date is usually given as 7 Apr 1714, but the headstone inscription says he died "in the Thirty Eighth Year of his age", i.e. age 37 and therefore was born between 8 Apr 1711 and 7 Apr 1712.

Married September 3, 1736 Spotsylvania County, Virginia.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Col Francis Thornton III's memorial?

    Col Francis Thornton III's memorial is located at: Thornton - Forbes - Washington Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, USA.

  • When did Col Francis Thornton III death?

    Col Francis Thornton III death on 7 Apr 1749 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Col Francis Thornton III's memorial?

    Latitude: 38.3142738
    Longitude: -77.4683990

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

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Frances Gregory Thornton

(1718 - 1790)

Siblings

Children

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Francis Thornton IV

(1737 - 1795)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Thornton - Forbes - Washington Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, USA
Coordinate: 38.3142738, -77.4683990

2. Gordons of Kenmore Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, USA
Coordinate: 38.3055992, -77.4684296

3. Shiloh Baptist Cemetery Old
Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, USA
Coordinate: 38.3048830, -77.4710260

4. Confederate Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, USA
Coordinate: 38.3022840, -77.4673290

5. Fredericksburg Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, USA
Coordinate: 38.3011220, -77.4662790

6. Saint Georges Episcopal Burial Ground
Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, USA
Coordinate: 38.3027260, -77.4600150

7. Masonic Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, USA
Coordinate: 38.3019800, -77.4614200

8. Barton Street Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, USA
Coordinate: 38.3008333, -77.4644444

9. Barton Street Potter's Field (Defunct)
Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, USA
Coordinate: 38.3008333, -77.4644444

10. Fredericksburg United Methodist Church Columbarium
Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, USA
Coordinate: 38.3010000, -77.4598100

11. Trinity Episcopal Church Memorial Garden
Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, USA
Coordinate: 38.2978070, -77.4726570

12. Willis Hill Cemetery
Maryes Heights, Fredericksburg City, USA
Coordinate: 38.2939860, -77.4694610

13. Fredericksburg National Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, USA
Coordinate: 38.2927666, -77.4699631

14. Oak Hill Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg City, USA
Coordinate: 38.2935982, -77.4916992

15. Oakland Cemetery
Sealston, King George County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2878240, -77.3205470

16. Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery
King George County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3221470, -77.3154050

17. Flintshire Farm Cemetery
Maryton, Caroline County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2453400, -77.3427300

18. Fletchers Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery
Passapatanzy, King George County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2970480, -77.3154740

19. Taylor Family Cemetery
Olney Corner, Caroline County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2411070, -77.3299690

20. Grace Church Cemetery
Corbin, Caroline County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1990630, -77.3881420

21. Round Oak Baptist Church Cemetery
Corbin, Caroline County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2001740, -77.3853980

22. Taliaferro Cemetery
Ambar, King George County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2875000, -77.3028400

23. Long Branch Baptist Church Cemetery
Woodford, Caroline County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1844220, -77.3981460

24. Nave Family Cemetery
King George County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2492065, -77.3040321