Mr. Throckmorton was born in the Throckmorton homestead in Center township, May 19, 1840, and was a son of Morford and Nancy Simpson Throckmorton, deceased. He was the last of a family of ten cildren. His parents were pioneer settlers of the county, the father having come from New Jersey in the early days, and the mother being a daughter of Rev. John Simpson, a pioneer Methodist Episcopal minister. In his youth he attended the common schools, entered Waynesburg college and later took a special course in a college in Pittsburgh. For many years he taught in the public schools of the county.
In his early manhood he united with the Throckmorton Methodist Episcopal church and throughout his long life he was most faithful and active in its service.
He was united in marriage with Miss Samantha Hill, October 17, 1866. He is survived by his wife and three children, Miss Nannie Throckmorton, Mrs. J. B. (Alice) Pollock and Howard (Fannie) Throckmorton.
Mr. Throckmorton was born in the Throckmorton homestead in Center township, May 19, 1840, and was a son of Morford and Nancy Simpson Throckmorton, deceased. He was the last of a family of ten cildren. His parents were pioneer settlers of the county, the father having come from New Jersey in the early days, and the mother being a daughter of Rev. John Simpson, a pioneer Methodist Episcopal minister. In his youth he attended the common schools, entered Waynesburg college and later took a special course in a college in Pittsburgh. For many years he taught in the public schools of the county.
In his early manhood he united with the Throckmorton Methodist Episcopal church and throughout his long life he was most faithful and active in its service.
He was united in marriage with Miss Samantha Hill, October 17, 1866. He is survived by his wife and three children, Miss Nannie Throckmorton, Mrs. J. B. (Alice) Pollock and Howard (Fannie) Throckmorton.
Family Members
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John Throckmorton
1826–1907
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Joseph Throckmorton
1828–1830
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Joseph Throckmorton
1828–1830
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Margaret Throckmorton Grimes
1829–1901
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Alice Throckmorton Lazear
1831–1912
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Rebecca Throckmorton Guiher
1832–1908
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Sarah F Throckmorton Milligan
1836–1897
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Dr William Simpson Throckmorton
1838–1918
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Caroline Marian Throckmorton Waddell
1842–1921
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Agnis "Agnes" Throckmorton
1844–1850
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Agnes Throckmorton
1844–1850
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