He married and had several children in Ireland, prior to coming to the United States about 1879. The name of his first wife is unknown to this researcher at this time. Known children from his first marriage:
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- John M. (J. M. or Jack) Thornhill (1876 - ?)
m. Idella (Della) Garrett (1883 - ?)
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He met and married Nancy P. C. (Nan or Nannie) Sweeden. John & Nan were blessed with the following children:
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- Dora Isabel (1892 - 1984)
m1. David (Dave) Gowins (1892 - 1919)
m2. W. L. Wood
m3. _________ Smith
- Nevada (Nevie) Lee (1896 - 1982)
m1. James Leon (Lonnie) Newman (1891 - 1978)
m2. Samuel Amariah (S. A.) Pharr (1885 - 1967)
- John Henry (J.H.) (1900 - 1966)
m. Laura Frances Felnett (1902 - before 1940)
- Twins? - Died in infancy (names not known)
- Frances Marian ("Sister") (1903 - 1977)
m. Willie Leroy (Will) Barnes (1902 - 1973)
- Leroy (1906 - 1979)
m. Josie Jane Hamm (1904 - 1967)
- Thomas S. W. (Tom) (1908 - 1963)
m. Janie ________ (? - ?)
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Sadly, John passed away due to pneumonia on August 17, 1930 in Alba, Rains, Texas, USA.
My mother remembers sitting in your lap and combing your beard, as a child. It is a very fond memory to her. I wish I could have known you.
Rest In Peace, my Great Grandfather.
j*
He married and had several children in Ireland, prior to coming to the United States about 1879. The name of his first wife is unknown to this researcher at this time. Known children from his first marriage:
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- John M. (J. M. or Jack) Thornhill (1876 - ?)
m. Idella (Della) Garrett (1883 - ?)
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He met and married Nancy P. C. (Nan or Nannie) Sweeden. John & Nan were blessed with the following children:
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- Dora Isabel (1892 - 1984)
m1. David (Dave) Gowins (1892 - 1919)
m2. W. L. Wood
m3. _________ Smith
- Nevada (Nevie) Lee (1896 - 1982)
m1. James Leon (Lonnie) Newman (1891 - 1978)
m2. Samuel Amariah (S. A.) Pharr (1885 - 1967)
- John Henry (J.H.) (1900 - 1966)
m. Laura Frances Felnett (1902 - before 1940)
- Twins? - Died in infancy (names not known)
- Frances Marian ("Sister") (1903 - 1977)
m. Willie Leroy (Will) Barnes (1902 - 1973)
- Leroy (1906 - 1979)
m. Josie Jane Hamm (1904 - 1967)
- Thomas S. W. (Tom) (1908 - 1963)
m. Janie ________ (? - ?)
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Sadly, John passed away due to pneumonia on August 17, 1930 in Alba, Rains, Texas, USA.
My mother remembers sitting in your lap and combing your beard, as a child. It is a very fond memory to her. I wish I could have known you.
Rest In Peace, my Great Grandfather.
j*
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Father
Family Members
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John M. "J. M. or Jack" Thornhill
1876 – unknown
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Dora Isabel "Aint Dora" Thornhill Gowin Smith
1892–1984
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Nevada (Nevie) Lee Thornhill Newman Pharr
1896–1982
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John Henry "J. H." Thornhill
1900–1966
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Frances Marian "Sister or Frances" Thornhill Barnes
1903–1977
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Leroy Thornhill
1906–1979
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Thomas S. W. "Tom" Thornhill
1908–1963
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