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Ellen B. (Carrier) Thornton (1868 - 1943)

Ellen B. Thornton formerly Carrier
Born in Richmond, Virginia, United Statesmap
Daughter of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
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Wife of — married 15 Aug 1886 in Richmond County, Virginia, United Statesmap
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Biography

Ellen B. Carrier was born on 2 October 1868 in Richmond, Virginia, United States, daughter of John Henry Carrier and Johanna O'Brien.

In the 1870 United States Federal Census Ellen, age 2, was in Tuckahoe, Henrico, Virginia. [1]

1870 United States Federal Census: Tuckahoe, Henrico, Virginia
Name Sex Age Occupation Birth Place
John Carrier M 35 England
Johanna Carrier F 30 Ireland
Kath Carrier F 4 Kentucky
Ellen Carrier F 2 Virginia
Johanna Carrier F 0 Virginia

In the 1880 United States Federal Census, Ella, age 11, was in Fairfield District, Henrico, Virginia. She was with her mother and 6 siblings. She was an at home. [2]

1880 United States Federal Census: Fairfield District, Henrico, Virginia
Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
Johanna Carrier F White 38 Widowed Head Ireland
Kate Carrier F White 13 Single Daughter At Home Kentucky
Ella Carrier F White 11 Single Daughter At Home Virginia
Johanna Carrier F White 10 Single Daughter Virginia
William H. Carrier M White 7 Single Son Virginia
Walter Carrier M White 4 Single Son Virginia
Victoria Carrier F White 3 Single Daughter Virginia
Florence Carrier F White 9 months Single Daughter Virginia

Ellen, age 18, daughter of William Carrier and Johanna Carrier, married Thomas. R. Thornton, age 22, on 15 August 1886 in Richmond, Virginia. [3] [4]

Ellen's daughter Nellie R. Thornton was born on 22 May 1889 in Henrico, Virginia. [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] Ellen's daughter Nellie Reburta Thornton was baptised on 22 May 1889 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[11]

Helen's son Armond L Thornton was born on 25 December 1893 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [12] [13]

Ellen's daughter Florence Thornton was born on 14 April 1896 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [14] [15] [16]

In the 1900 United States Federal Census Ella, age 31, was in Fairfield District, Henrico, Virginia. She was with her husband and 6 unmarried children. [17]

1900 United States Federal Census: Fairfield District, Henrico, Virginia
Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
Thomas R Thorton M White 32 Married Head Virginia
Ella Z Thorton F White 31 Married Wife Virginia
James B Thorton M White 12 Single Son Virginia
Nella R Thorton F White 11 Single Daughter Virginia
Anna B Thorton F White 9 Single Daughter Virginia
Armenda Thorton M White 7 Single Son Virginia
Florence C Thorton F White 5 Single Daughter Virginia
Thomas A Thorton M White 1 Single Son Virginia

In the 1910 United States Federal Census, Ellen, age 41, was in Fairfield, Henrico, Virginia. She was with her husband and 6 unmarried children.[18]

1910 United States Federal Census: Fairfield, Henrico, Virginia
Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
Thomas R Thornton M White 45 Married Head Virginia
Ellen B Thornton F White 41 Married Wife Virginia
James R Thornton M White 22 Single Son Virginia
Nellie R Thornton F White 20 Single Daughter Virginia
Annie B Thornton F White 18 Single Daughter Virginia
Armond L Thornton M White 17 Single Son Virginia
Florence C Thornton F White 14 Single Daughter Pennsylvania
Ernest R Thornton M White 5 Single Son Virginia

Ellen's daughter Annie Belle Thornton married H.V. Pierce on 3 July 1912 in Henrico, Virginia.[19]

In the 1920 United States Federal Census, Ellen, age 51, was in Richmond, Henrico, Virginia. She was with her 3 unmarried daughters.[20]

1920 United States Federal Census: Richmond, Henrico, Virginia
Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
Ellen B Thornton F White 51 Married Head Virginia
Nellie R Thornton F White 30 Single Daughter Virginia
Florence C Thornton F White 23 Single Daughter Virginia
Ernestine S Thornton F White 15 Single Daughter Virginia

Ellen's daughter Nellir Toberta Thornton married Louis Williiam McDonough in October 1920 in Virginia. [21]

Ellen's daughter Mary Ernestine Thornton married on 2 June 1923 in Richmond, Virginia. [22]

In the 1930 United States Federal Census Ellen, age 61, was in Richmond, Virginia. She was a mother-in-law in the household of S Carter Dyer.[23]

1930 United States Federal Census: Richmond, Virginia
Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
S Carter Dyer M White 29 Married Head Virginia
Ernestine Dyer F White 25 Married Wife Virginia
Ellen V Dyer F White 5 Single Daughter Virginia
Ellen B Thornton F White 61 Married Mother-in-law Virginia

Ellen's husband Thomas Thornton died in 1939.[24]

In the 1940 United States Federal Census Ellen, age 71, was in Richmond, Virginia. She was a mother-in-law in the household of Carter S Dyer. [25]

1940 United States Federal Census: Richmond, Virginia
Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
Carter S Dyer M White 39 Married Head Virginia
Ernstine T Dyer F White 35 Married Wife Virginia
Ellen V Dyer F White 15 Single Daughter Virginia
Ellen B Thornton F White 71 Widowed Mother-in-law Virginia

Ellen died on 5 August 1943 and was buried in 1943 in Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia.[26] [27] [28]

Ellen's daughter Ernestine Dyer died in 1958.[29]

Ella's daughter Nellie Thornton Mcdonough died on 27 June 1959 in Williamsburg, Virginia.[30]

Ellen's daughter Belle Thornton Pierce died in 1965.[31]

Ellen's daughter Florence C Thornton died on 11 May 1985 in Richmond, Henrico, Virginia.[32]

Sources

  1. ↑ 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870", database with images
    citing Page: 10; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 33; Digital film/folder number: 004268786; FHL microfilm: 000553154; Image number: 15; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01495-1
    FamilySearch Record: MFGV-81D (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-XCQ3-X52
    Ellen Carrier (2) in Tuckahoe, Henrico, Virginia, United States. Born in Virginia.
  2. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880", database with images
    citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00097; Digital film/folder number: 005162784; FHL microfilm: 1255370; Image number: 638; Sheet number: 308; Sheet letter: D; Packet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: MC5C-CRQ (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBV-97VD
    Ella Carrier (11), single daughter, At Home, in household of Johanna Carrier (38) in Fairfield District, Henrico, Virginia, United States. Born in Virginia, United States.
  3. ↑ Marriage: "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940", database
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007578986; FHL microfilm: 31855; Record number: 60; Packet letter: N
    FamilySearch Record: XR62-PFP (accessed 12 April 2024)
    Ellen B Carrier (18) marriage to Thos. R. Thornton (22) on 15 Aug 1886 in Richmond, Henrico, Virginia, United States.
  4. ↑ Marriage: "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940", database
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007578209; FHL microfilm: 2048456; Record number: 60; Packet letter: G
    FamilySearch Record: XRMS-J6D (accessed 12 April 2024)
    Ellen ... Carter (18) marriage to Thos. R. Thornton (22) on 15 Aug 1886 in Richmond, Henrico, Virginia, United States.
  5. ↑ Birth of daughter Nellie R Thornton: "Virginia, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Birth Records, 1853-1896", database with images
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007578187; Image number: 83
    FamilySearch Record: 62QS-2NM5 (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89XJ-N3ZJ
    Nellie R Thornton born to Ellen Thornton on 22 May 1889 in Virginia, United States.
  6. ↑ Birth of daughter Nellie R Thornton: "Virginia, Library of Virginia State Archive, Births, Marriages, and Deaths 1853-1900", database with images
    citing Digital film/folder number: 107833312_003_M9V9-2NF; Image number: 248
    FamilySearch Record: 6ZRJ-18LN (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-T3YN-TFMP
    Nellie R Thornton born to Ellen Thornton on 22 May 1889 in Henrico, Virginia, United States.
  7. ↑ Birth of daughter Nellie R Thornton: "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917", database
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007578187; FHL microfilm: 2046942; Record number: 1053; Packet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: X5XS-W4S (accessed 12 April 2024)
    Nellie R Thornton born to Ellen Thornton on 22 May 1889 in Henrico, Virginia, United States.
  8. ↑ Birth of daughter Nellie R Thornton: "Virginia Births and Christenings, 1584-1917", database
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007578187; FHL microfilm: 2046942
    FamilySearch Record: VR5X-58F (accessed 12 April 2024)
    Nellie R Thornton born to Ellen Thornton on 22 May 1889 in Henrico, Virginia, United States.
  9. ↑ Birth of daughter Nellie R Thornton: "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950", database
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004198964; FHL microfilm: 1289328
    FamilySearch Record: V2FV-793 (accessed 12 April 2024)
    Nellie R Thornton born to Ellen Thornton on 22 May 1889 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
  10. ↑ Birth of daughter Nellie R Thornton: "Pennsylvania, Philadelphia City Births, 1860-1906", database with images
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004198964; FHL microfilm: 1289328; Image number: 284; Packet letter: G; Indexing batch: C05458-2
    FamilySearch Record: VB1W-L91 (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-D1CH-CD
    Nellie R Thornton born to Ellen Thornton on 22 May 1889 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
  11. ↑ Baptism of daughter Nellie Reburta Thornton: "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950", database
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004033129; FHL microfilm: 2208787; Record number: 828; Packet letter: C
    FamilySearch Record: HF8N-BKPZ (accessed 12 April 2024)
    Ellen's daughter Nellie Reburta Thornton baptism on 22 May 1889 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
  12. ↑ Birth of son Armond L Thornton: "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950", database
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004183438; FHL microfilm: 1289333
    FamilySearch Record: V2JH-1GJ (accessed 12 April 2024)
    Armond L Thornton born to Helen B on 25 Dec 1893 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
  13. ↑ Birth of son Armond L Thornton: "Pennsylvania, Philadelphia City Births, 1860-1906", database with images
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004183438; FHL microfilm: 1289333; Image number: 521; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: C05438-7
    FamilySearch Record: VBY3-59D (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-81RJ-THQ
    Armond L Thornton born to Helen B on 25 Dec 1893 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
  14. ↑ Birth of daughter Florence Thornton: "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950", database
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007614435; FHL microfilm: 2231685; Record number: 32; Packet letter: C
    FamilySearch Record: HFCM-NWT2 (accessed 12 April 2024)
    Florence Thornton born to Ellen Thornton on 14 Apr 1896 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
  15. ↑ Birth of daughter Florence Thornton: "Pennsylvania, Philadelphia City Births, 1860-1906", database with images
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004183440; FHL microfilm: 1289335; Image number: 257; Packet letter: H; Indexing batch: C00438-2
    FamilySearch Record: VBRT-NP6 (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-L1RJ-BDC
    Florence Thornton born to Ellen on 14 Apr 1896 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
  16. ↑ Birth of daughter Florence Thornton: "Pennsylvania Births and Christenings, 1709-1950", database
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004183440; FHL microfilm: 1289335
    FamilySearch Record: V2JY-P96 (accessed 12 April 2024)
    Florence Thornton born to Ellen on 14 Apr 1896 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
  17. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900", database with images
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 62; Digital film/folder number: 004117893_001_M9N5-CHK; FHL microfilm: 1241713; Image number: 54; Sheet number: 18; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00752-0
    FamilySearch Record: MMNB-PTR (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6QV9-LT3
    Ella Z Thorton (31), wife, in household of Thomas R Thorton (32) in Fairfield District, Henrico, Virginia, United States. Born in Virginia.
  18. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910", database with images
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 005157517; FHL microfilm: 1375644; Image number: 1177; Sheet number: 26; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03650-7
    FamilySearch Record: MPLY-SY6 (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBS-9QDC
    Ellen B Thornton (41), wife, in household of Thomas R Thornton (45) in Fairfield, Henrico, Virginia, United States. Born in Virginia.
  19. ↑ Marriage of daughter Annie Belle Thornton: "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940", database
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007578209; FHL microfilm: 2048456; Record number: 312; Packet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: XRMQ-CC9 (accessed 12 April 2024)
    Ellen B's daughter Annie Belle Thornton marriage to H.v. Pierce on 3 Jul 1912 in Henrico, Virginia, United States.
  20. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920", database with images
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 59; Digital film/folder number: 004968964_001_M9FG-74L; FHL microfilm: 1821909; Image number: 382; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03113-0
    FamilySearch Record: MJFX-7RS (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RF4-QNB
    Ellen B Thornton (51), married head of household in Richmond, Henrico, Virginia, United States. Born in Virginia.
  21. ↑ Marriage of daughter Nellir Toberta Thornton: "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940", database
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007578232; FHL microfilm: 2048500; Record number: 161; Packet letter: P
    FamilySearch Record: HVSP-9W3Z (accessed 12 April 2024)
    Ellen B Thornton's daughter Nellir Toberta Thornton marriage to Louis Williiam McDonough in Oct 1920 in Virginia, United States.
  22. ↑ Marriage Registration of daughter Mary Ernestine Thornton: "Virginia, Bureau of Vital Statistics, County Marriage Registers, 1853-1935", database with images
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007741148_001_M9X1-7SV; Image number: 294
    FamilySearch Record: D6X9-HH2M (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C91Z-C95G-4
    Ellen B Thornton child marriage on 2 Jun 1923 in Richmond, Virginia, United States.
  23. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930", database with images
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 52; Digital film/folder number: 004955330_003_M9FG-SB2; FHL microfilm: 2342208; Image number: 501; Sheet number: 16; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03734-5
    FamilySearch Record: CCNY-9MM (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRZT-8MQ
    Ellen B Thornton (61), married mother-in-law, in household of S Carter Dyer (29) in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Born in Virginia.
  24. ↑ Death Registration of husband Thomas Thornton: "Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987", database with images
    citing Digital film/folder number: 100787156; Image number: 273
    FamilySearch Record: QVR4-TJM9 (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-99GG-6W73
    Ellen B Thornton in death record for husband Thomas Thornton 19 Jan 1939.
  25. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940", database with images
    citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 65; Digital film/folder number: 005449115; Image number: 198; Sheet number: 12; Sheet letter: B
    FamilySearch Record: VTMX-NSD (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9MR-44V
    Ellen B Thornton (71), widowed mother-in-law, in household of Carter S Dyer (39) in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Born in Virginia.
  26. ↑ Burial: "Find a Grave Index", database
    citing Find a Grave
    FamilySearch Record: Q231-FTJ9 (accessed 12 April 2024)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #160951306
    Ellen B Thornton burial (died on 5 Aug 1943) in 1943 in Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, United States of America. Born in 1868.
  27. ↑ Obituary: "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011", database with images
    citing Affiliate Name: GenealogyBank, Inc.; Digital film/folder number: 102001428; Image number: 744
    FamilySearch Record: Q53R-C92Q (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS7G-GQ3C-W
    Name: Mrs Ellen B Thornton; Death Date: 05 Aug 1943; Residence Date: 05 Aug 1943; Obituary Date: 07 Aug 1943; Obituary Place: Richmond, Virginia; Source Newspaper: Richmond Times Dispatch; System Of Record: SLS.
  28. ↑ Death Registration: "Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987", database with images
    citing Digital film/folder number: 100886383; Image number: 104
    FamilySearch Record: QVRH-ZV4S (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9PY-BLZY
    Ellen B Thornton death 5 Aug 1943 (age 74).
  29. ↑ Death Registration of daughter Ernestine Dyer: "Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987", database with images
    citing Digital film/folder number: 100936149; Image number: 183
    FamilySearch Record: QVR8-9F6R (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C95D-SWC1
    Ellen B Carrier in death record for daughter Ernestine Dyer 10 Apr 1958.
  30. ↑ Death of daughter Nellie Thornton Mcdonough: "Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987", database with images
    citing Williamsburg, , Virginia, United States, entry #, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond
    FamilySearch Record: QVYP-H8NY (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C95D-X94N-P Image number 00375
    Ella Carrier in death record for daughter Nellie Thornton Mcdonough 27 Jun 1959 in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States.
  31. ↑ Death Registration of daughter Belle Thornton Pierce: "Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987", database with images
    citing Digital film/folder number: 100936590; Image number: 245
    FamilySearch Record: QVR8-BWKN (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C95D-QBHR
    Ellen Carrier in death record for daughter Belle Thornton Pierce 26 Jul 1965.
  32. ↑ Death of daughter Florence C Thornton: "Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987", database with images
    citing Richmond, Henrico, Virginia, United States, entry #, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond
    FamilySearch Record: QVY5-DDJH (accessed 12 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9RD-KSM7-5 Image number 00104
    Ellen Carrier in death record for daughter Florence C Thornton 11 May 1985 in Richmond, Henrico, Virginia, United States.

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