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Simeon T. Thornton

Birth	:	29 Jun 1818 Lawrence County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	17 May 1917 Modoc County, California, USA
Burial	:	St. John's Garden, Liverpool, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate	:	53.4087890, -2.9810070
Description	:	Research done by Jay Stephens and Wilma Wamsley Jager - Thank you both. Passing of a Noble Life The death of Simeon T. Thornton last Thursday by paralysis ended an eventful and long life, and left a memory of lone and patience that will ever rest upon those near and dear to him as a benediction and will remain a blessing on them as long as life lasts. Grandpa Thornton was 98 years 10 months and 17 days old. He was born in Indiana and with his family crossed the plains in '52. (1852). The family consisted of his wife... Read More	Research done by Jay Stephens and Wilma Wamsley Jager - Thank you both. Passing of a Noble Life The death of Simeon T. Thornton last Thursday by paralysis ended an eventful and long life, and left a memory of lone and patience that will ever rest upon those near and dear to him as a benediction and will remain a blessing on them as long as life lasts. Grandpa Thornton was 98 years 10 months and 17 days old. He was born in Indiana and with his family crossed the plains in '52. (1852). The family consisted of his wife and six children, the youngest a baby a year old. And what a world of sorrow and pathos there is in the fact that his wife died and was buried on the plains. With hearts full of hope for progress and happiness in the new west, it was indeed a blow that was hard to face. But he was of the dauntless pioneer type, and because of his love for all humanity he could not be discouraged. Twenty years ago he came to make his home with his daughter Mrs. Surrilda Ballard, and neighbors and visitors to the home declared that never had they come in contact with a gentler, more loving disposition than possessed by Grandpa Thornton. And in fact his grandchildren declare that during his twenty years residence with them they never knew him to utter a complaint or a cross word. Mr. Thornton was the oldest resident of Modoc County. He has always enjoyed splendid health until recently when the first stroke of paralysis left in him a weakened condition. He was the grandson of the Richard Thornton who signed the Declaration of Independence (Editor's note: There was a Matthew Thornton who was a signer). (Ginny's note: others have shown why this is an unlikely statement) Besides five children still living there are many grand children and some great grand children. (From a photocopy of a newspaper article, origination and publish date unknown). Simeon T. Thornton, who died in Alturas, Cal., May 17, in his ninety-ninth year, was born in Indiana, June 29, 1818. He came to Oregon from Missouri in 1852 settling near McMinnville on a donation land claim, where he lived until 1895, when he went to Alturas. In 1838 Mr. Thornton married Elizabeth Ann Adams, who died before they reached Oregon. He never married again but reared his family of seven children, five of whom survive him. They are: James W. Thornton, Weiser, Idaho; Anna E. Stephens, Portland; I. A. Thornton, Echo, OR; J. T. Thornton, McMinnville; Sirrilda J. Ballard, Alturas, CA. There are 26 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 26 great-great grandchildren.

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Simeon T. Thornton's memorial is located at: St. John's Garden, Liverpool, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England.
When did Simeon T. Thornton death?
Simeon T. Thornton death on 17 May 1917 in Modoc County, California, USA
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Latitude: 53.4087890
Longitude: -2.9810070

Family Members:

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Spouse

Siblings

James Patrick Toney

(1833 - 1912)

Children

Surrilda J. Thornton Ballard

(1849 - 1935)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. St. John's Garden
Liverpool, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate: 53.4087890, -2.9810070

2. Friends Burial Ground (Defunct)
Liverpool, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate: 53.4111670, -2.9795830

3. St. Peter's Churchyard
Liverpool, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate: 53.4051290, -2.9844200

4. Holy Trinity Churchyard
Liverpool, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate: 53.4117490, -2.9759560

5. Roscoe Memorial Gardens
Liverpool, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate: 53.4044040, -2.9762180

6. St. Anne's Churchyard
Liverpool, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate: 53.4149050, -2.9782840

7. St. Paul's Churchyard
Liverpool, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate: 53.4099460, -2.9919370

8. St. George's Churchyard
Liverpool, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate: 53.4049700, -2.9901030

9. St. Andrew’s Churchyard
Liverpool, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate: 53.4029730, -2.9726820

10. Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King
Liverpool, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate: 53.4052820, -2.9685940

11. St. Thomas Churchyard
Liverpool, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate: 53.4010330, -2.9861190

12. Brunswick Chapel
Liverpool, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate: 53.4111280, -2.9675500

13. St. Nicholas' Churchyard
Liverpool, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate: 53.4069350, -2.9951480

14. St Philip Graveyard
Liverpool, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate: 53.4019240, -2.9719920

15. St Mary’s Parochial Cemetery
Liverpool, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate: 53.4024370, -2.9672760

16. Liverpool Naval Memorial
Liverpool, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate: 53.4061220, -2.9981050

17. St. Michaels Churchyard
Liverpool, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate: 53.3976599, -2.9789353

18. Liverpool Cathedral
Liverpool, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate: 53.3974310, -2.9731610

19. Liverpool Necropolis
Everton, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate: 53.4146670, -2.9621830

20. St Martin-in-the-Fields Churchyard
Liverpool, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate: 53.4210110, -2.9877860

21. St. Anthony's Churchyard
Liverpool, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate: 53.4223190, -2.9815350

22. St James Garden Cemetery
Liverpool, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate: 53.3960744, -2.9715005

23. St. James Churchyard
Toxteth, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate: 53.3943720, -2.9750688

24. St. Mary's Churchyard
Edge Hill, Metropolitan Borough of Liverpool, England
Coordinate: 53.4065000, -2.9561600