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Thornton Cornwell

Birth	:	13 Sep 1800 Prince William County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	26 Mar 1862 Medora, Jackson County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Lanning Spur Cemetery, Medora, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.8236008, -86.1808014
Description	:	He married Rebecca Rice on Sep 13, 1827, according to the Jefferson County, Kentucky Marriage Book 2, Jun 1826-Jun 1837, page 11. She was shown as the daughter of Bevil Rice, deceased, and Elizabeth --. The Marriage book lists the bondsman as Thomas Grant, and the witness as E. P. Pope. The date of the license and bond was Sep 10, 1827. Ben. Allan performed the marriage. She was born ca. 1807 in Kentucky, according to the 1850 and 1860 censuses. Marriage Bond--"Cornwell, Thornton; bond Thomas Grant; witness. E. P. Pope. Rice, Rebecca;... Read More	He married Rebecca Rice on Sep 13, 1827, according to the Jefferson County, Kentucky Marriage Book 2, Jun 1826-Jun 1837, page 11. She was shown as the daughter of Bevil Rice, deceased, and Elizabeth --. The Marriage book lists the bondsman as Thomas Grant, and the witness as E. P. Pope. The date of the license and bond was Sep 10, 1827. Ben. Allan performed the marriage. She was born ca. 1807 in Kentucky, according to the 1850 and 1860 censuses. Marriage Bond--"Cornwell, Thornton; bond Thomas Grant; witness. E. P. Pope. Rice, Rebecca; father Bevil Rice, deceased; m. Elizabeth Rice, widow, consent proven. License & Bond 9-10-1827 Marriage 9-13-1827 Ben. Allan" (Book II, June 1826 - June 1837, p. 13) After Thornton's father, Charles, died in 1824, Thornton assumed responsibility for raising his younger brothers. According to the Jefferson County, Kentucky Marriage Book III, June 1837-May 10, 1842, page 6; "Cornwell, Morgan (X); nearly 21 yrs. old, works at Blacksmith trade with oldest brother, Thornton Cornwell, who c.in.w. (consents in writing) 8-25-1837, wt. (witness) A. Netherton, and states that sd. (said) Morgan has no lawful gdn. (guardian). Said Thornton Cornwell 'has had the care of the family.' bd. (bondsman) Wm Hollis (X) and Abraham Netherton. wt. Worden Pope. Robinson, Ann; f. (father) Gabriel Robinson, c.in.w. 8-25-1837 wt. John Wilson and A. Netherton, p." Thornton Cornwell's name appears in the Jefferson County, Kentucky Marriage Book II in 1832 and 1836, where he appeared as "cons." or "bdsm." In 1858 Thornton and his family moved to Medora, Jackson County, Indiana. His brother John took his place in the blacksmith business. Thornton Cornwell's estate was settled in Jackson County, Indiana with Floyd Cornwell as administrator. Additional children (besides those listed below) of Thornton Cornwell and Rebecca Rice were: John, b. 1828-30 female, b. 1828-30 female, b. 1828-30

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Thornton Cornwell's memorial is located at: Lanning Spur Cemetery, Medora, Jackson County, USA.
When did Thornton Cornwell death?
Thornton Cornwell death on 26 Mar 1862 in Medora, Jackson County, Indiana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Thornton Cornwell's memorial?
Latitude: 38.8236008
Longitude: -86.1808014

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lanning Spur Cemetery
Medora, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8236008, -86.1808014

2. Holmes Cemetery
Medora, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8325005, -86.1763992

3. Shoemaker Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8269005, -86.2078018

4. Round Top Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8132100, -86.2050800

5. Hinderlider Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8325005, -86.2102966

6. Wright Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8371000, -86.2112000

7. Weddleville Lutheran Cemetery
Weddleville, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8392240, -86.2184750

8. Peck Cemetery #1
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8414000, -86.2186000

9. Weddleville Cemetery
Weddleville, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8377230, -86.2235890

10. White River Valley Cemetery
Medora, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8543500, -86.1550000

11. Goss Cemetery
Medora, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8541985, -86.1536026

12. Heighton Hill Cemetery
Medora, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8539009, -86.1519012

13. Zollman Cemetery
Medora, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8546982, -86.1530991

14. Beem Heighten Hill Cemetery
Medora, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8546982, -86.1511002

15. Old Holmes Cemetery
Vallonia, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8084000, -86.1291000

16. Gallion Cemetery
Brownstown, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8602680, -86.2116620

17. Old Pleasantville Cemetery
Weddleville, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8623000, -86.2102000

18. Stewart Cemetery
Sparksville, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7813988, -86.2238998

19. Lindley Cemetery
Brownstown, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8821700, -86.1847500

20. Pollock Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7651980, -86.1893450

21. George Canner Cemetery
Medora, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8823050, -86.1862510

22. Harrell Cemetery
Vallonia, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7749680, -86.1374850

23. Empson Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7738991, -86.1378021

24. Brown Cemetery
Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8115150, -86.2563070