Janet Thornton1

F, b. 23 December 1866, d. 19 March 1930
FatherJames Thornton1,2,3,4,5 b. c 1832, d. 2 Nov 1899
MotherAgnes Gilmour1,2,3,4,6,7,5 b. c 1840, d. 19 Aug 1921
Relationship2nd great-granddaughter of Matthew Gardner
ChartsDescendants of Matthew Gardner and Margaret Martin
Name Variation Janet Thornton was also known as Jessie Thornton.3 
Birth*She was born on 23 December 1866 at 29 Hill Street, Wishaw, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.1  
(Daughter) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1871 as the daughter of James Thornton at 22 Hill Street, Wishaw, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.2 
(Daughter) CensusJessie Thornton appeared on the census of 1881 as the daughter of James Thornton at 42 Clydesdale Rows, Wishaw, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.3 
Occupation*Janet Thornton was a dressmaker circa 1891 at Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.4 
(Daughter) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1891 as the daughter of James Thornton at 16 Clydesdale Rows, Wishaw, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.4 
(Witness) MarriageJanet Thornton witnessed the marriage of Andrew Wingate and Isabella Thornton on 12 June 1896 at 16 Clydesdale Rows, Wishaw, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.8 
OccupationJanet Thornton was a dressmaking store shop keeper circa 1901 at Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.6 
(Daughter) CensusShe appeared on the census of 1901 as the daughter of Agnes Thornton at 16 Clydesdale Rows, Wishaw, Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland.6 
(Daughter) CensusJanet Thornton appeared on the census of 1911 as the daughter of Agnes Thornton at 24 Dundonald Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.7 
Death*Janet Thornton died on 19 March 1930 at 17 Royal Crescent, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, at age 63. The informant listed on the death certificate was Catherine Smellie Thornton.5 
Last Edited8 Apr 2012

Citations

  1. [S1233] Scotland, birth certificate for Janet Thornton, 23 December 1866; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 28 March 2012); citing statutory births 628/00 0014 (1867), Lanarkshire, Cambusnethan registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  2. [S1235] 1871 census of Scotland, Lanarkshire, Cambusnethan registration district, enumeration district (ED) 16, household schedule no. 119, p. 26, James Thornton household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 28 March 2012); citing GRO Census 1871 628/00 016/00 026.
  3. [S1244] 1881 census of Scotland, Lanarkshire, Cambusnethan registration district, enumeration district (ED) 9, household schedule no. 81, p. 19, James Thornton household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 29 March 2012); citing GRO Census 1881 628/00 009/00 019.
  4. [S1246] 1891 census of Scotland, Lanarkshire, Cambusnethan registration district, enumeration district (ED) 9, household schedule no. 79, pp. 18-19, James Thornton household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 29 March 2012); citing GRO Census 1891 628/00 009/00 018.
  5. [S1309] Scotland, death certificate for Janet Thornton, 19 March 1930; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 08 April 2012); citing statutory deaths 685/02 0137, Edinburgh City / Midlothian, St. Andrew registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  6. [S1248] 1901 census of Scotland, Lanarkshire, Cambusnethan registration district, enumeration district (ED) 9, household schedule no. 71, p. 16, Agnes Thornton household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 29 March 2012); citing GRO Census 1901 628/00 009/00 016.
  7. [S1253] 1911 census of Scotland, Edinburgh City / Midlothian, St. Andrew registration district, enumeration district (ED) 31, household schedule no. 144, p. 20, Agnes Thornton household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 30 March 2012); citing GRO Census 1911 685/02 031/00 020.
  8. [S1290] Scotland, marriage certificate for Andrew Wingate and Isabella Thornton, 12 June 1896; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 07 April 2012); citing statutory marriages 628/00 0072, Lanarkshire, Cambusnethan registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.