73. Byron Lee Judd (William Homer , Robert Oliver , Oliver , Selah , Job , Phineas , Anthony , John , Thomas ) was born 1 on 17 Jul 1911 in Jackson Co IN.
Byron married 1 Nellie Ruth Scheider on 27 Sep 1935. Nellie was born 2 on 6 Aug 1912 in Louisville, KY.
They had the following children:
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75. John Shanley Thornton (Nancy Clare Judd , Clarence , Zebina,Jr , Zebina , Levi , Thomas , Thomas , Samuel , Thomas ) was born 1 on 10 May 1892 in Superior, WI. He died 2 on 11 Dec 1974 in Tucson, AZ. He was buried 3 on 15 Dec 1974 in Calvary Cemetery, Fond du Lac, WI. John was employed as in 1941/1945 in Government Work, R, IL, Texarkana, Ark., Little Rock, Ark..
Rof D Miller County Ark
B Family bible
He tells of going on a trip in 1895 with his grandparents (Clarence Judd) because he had spinal meningitis and California would be a good climate, and having the train come apart. Fearing they were going to crash, his grandparents strapped him to a board so they could throw him overboard at the last minute. The rest of the train caught up and recoupled with them.He said he sang in the Canadian Opera (with Parnell Egan?)
I have his First Communion and Confirmation Certificate from Notre Dame.
I also have pictures of his honeymoon trip, by auto to California in a caravan with tents attached to the autos for sleeping.Death certificate from AZ
I have his papers making him a corporal.
I have his Discharge from the Army of the United States, 1 Nov.1918 as Corporal from Camp Grant, Rockford, IL.
I have his Discharge Certificate as a corporal of Headquarters Company, Infantry Control Officer's Training School, Camp Grant, Rockford, IL. He enlisted 3 Sept 1918 at Duluth, Minnesota and discharged 13 January 1919.
He said he served in the Canadian Army after which he got a job in the ticket office of the Canadian Pacific RR at $60.00 per month.
I have a copy pertaing to when he was born.
I have his American Legion Membership card from Lake Havasu City, AR from 1975. The card has a sticker "early bird". This must be true as he died in 1974.
I have copies of the Thornton Trust Papers and the Divorce Decree from Marguerite Thornton
I have a copy of his will.
John married 1 (1) Marquerite Irene Nunn daughter of George Robert Nunn and Leeta Irene Heatherington on 29 Nov 1923 in Winnipeg, Man Can. The marriage ended in divorce. Marquerite was born 2 on 8 Nov 1903 in Springfield, Man.. She died 3 on 28 Aug 1974 in Terrell, TX.
B Springfield, Man, Can
She was a bookkeeper
D Terrell, DallasM Rockwall Co TX
I have her birth certificate
I have her resignation from the Hudson Bay Company.
President of the Northeastern Wisconsin Women's Golf Association. (Post Crescent Apri l25,1933)I have the wedding certificate to Otis Floyd.
Quote from a newspaper: While driving her 5-year-old grand-daughter and 16-year-old niece past Hood School, Mrs. Marquerite I. Floyd noticed a boy and girl necking and kissing beside a car.
"I can't see that," said the outraged Mrs. Floyd.
"Well, grandma," said 5-year-old Vickie Lynn, "you could if your windshield wasn't so dirty."I have her death certificate.
I have her. will.
They had the following children:
82 F i Dorothy Frances Thornton was born 1, 2 on 2 Mar 1924 in Los Angeles CA.
L A County Records
I have a copy of my birth certificate
I have my application for a wedding license
Worked at Infant Socks.
Worked in a fish factory in Astoria Oregon while husband was in service.
Was a 4H leader for many years.
Served in the Women's Touch Homemakers Group, Fond du Lac County.
Wisconsin State Genealogical Society awarded the Century Family Certificate for Thomas J. and Rose A. (Reynolds) Thornton and Charles Henry Thornton, Fond du Lac County, by 1864.
The State of Wisconsin certified me as an Occupational Therapy Assistant. I worked at the Fond du Lac County Mental Health Center. I was an Upholstery Supervisor for Advocap, trying to teach the unemployed how to hold a job. I had my own business as an upholsterer. I am a photographer, a railroad enthusiast, a Homemaker. I was a 4H Leader for many years, member of the Lions Auxiliary, Secretary of the Fond du Lac County Labor Council, model railroad enthusiast, member of the Milwaukee Chapter National Railway Historical Society. I was editor and publisher of the Winnebagoland Model Railroad Newsletter. I was Editor of Sparks and Cinders of the Wisconsin Chapter National Railroad Historical Society in 1986 . I was President in 1987-88.
I physically helped build our home on the lake, was President East Central Rehabilitation Association, President of the Fond du Lac County Genealogical Society, Senior President Chief Oshkosh Society, National Society Children of the American Revolution. I was Past Regent of the DAR, I am Corresponding Secretary Fond du Lac Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, Past President of the Fond du Lac Area Apartment Association. I was on the Parish Council of St Joseph church, the Prayer and Worship Committee, the Merger Committee for Prayer and Worship, and scheduler of various ministries at the church. I was a Lector and Eucharistic Minister. I taught Religious Ed and helped start the Parish Library. I maintain the Web Site for St. Joseph Church. Climbing Our Family Tree is my web site for the family. I am webmaster for Holy Family ParishDorothy married 1 Francis John Wiener son of John Wiener and Rosalia Klatt on 25 Sep 1943 in Fond du Lac WI. Francis was born 2, 3 on 8 Nov 1922 in Fond du Lac WI. He died 4 on 4 Apr 1990 in 1714 Chapman Avenue, North Fond du Lac, WI 54937-1056. He was buried 5 in Calvary Cemetery, Fond du Lac, WI. He was employed as on 15 Oct 1945 in Rosenbaum Serviceman, Fond du Lac, WI. He was employed as on 15 Nov 1945 in Foreman J.S. Thornton, Texarkana, Ark. He was employed as on 12 Nov 1946 in Foreman Barlow Seelig, Fond du Lac, WI. He retired on 31 May 1984 in Soo Line Railroad, North Fond du Lac, WI.
I have a copy of his birth certificate
I have his marriage certificate.
I have a copy of the death certificate.
I have his discharge paper from the Coast Guard as Water Tender 2nd Class on13 October 1945. He was paid $96.00 a month when discharged.
I have a collection of check stubs from 1945.
I also have his application for work on the Soo Line Railroad which gives previous employment.
He was a member of the Lions Club. He was a railroad fan, taking pictures of any and all trains, traveling the USA to get "that" shot.
Received commendation for stopping train for ambulance in 1981. I have the letter.
I also have his resignation and retiring.
He received the Wisconsin State Genealogical Society Century Family Certificate as a descendent of a pioneer settler who lived in Wisconsin one hundred or more years ago.83 M ii Robert Shanley Thornton was born 1 on 23 Apr 1925 in Los Angelos. He died 2 on 7 Aug 1993 in La Colina Nursing Home, Tucson, AZ. He was buried 3 on 21 Sep 1993 in Calvary Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac, WI.
work:Tool and Die (Hughes Aircraft)
Enjoyed flying.Robert married Jeanette G. (Susie) Hadaller daughter of Joseph Otto Hadaller and Ida Schraufnagel on 9 May 1952 in Fond du Lac WI. Jeanette was born 1 on 10 May 1924 in Oakfield, WI.
Had a spoon collection, doll collection, did needlework, wrote poetry
Marriage to Plummer annulled84 F iii Rose Elizabeth Thornton was born 1 on 29 Jun 1929 in Fond du Lac WI.
Have copy of birth certificate
Retired from the city of Dallas on January 23, 2001 after 33 years.
She graduated from Eastfield College with a degree in Mid-Management in the 1970"s
I have a telegram announcing the birth of James Jr.Rose married 1 (1) James Franklin McMasters son of Artis James McMasters and Lally Gora Bateman on 2 Jan 1948 in Texarkana, Ark. The marriage ended in divorce.James was born 2 on 16 Nov 1925 in Texarkana, Ark.. He died 3 on 8 Dec 1978 in Dallas, TX.
He was an assembler at Northern Casket, Fond du Lac, WIRose married (2) Wayne Piper on 12 Nov 1971. 85 M iv John William Thornton was born 1 on 25 Sep 1931 in Fond du Lac WI. He died 2 on 8 Jul 1983 in Mercy Hospital Oshkosh, WI. He was buried 3 on 11 Jul 1983 in Calvary Cemetery, Fond du Lac, WI.
Counselor, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Health and Social Services, State of Wisconsin.
Graduated from University of Arkansas, June 4, 1954, Bachelor of Law
Was a tenor in the Oshkosh Choraliers
Was President of East Central Rehabilitation Association
Served in the Army. Home address at time of service Heroes Potosinos #71, Rioverde S L P Mexico.
Instrumental in starting the Toward Tomorrow House in Oshkosh, WI
He loved to fly.
Have his birth certificate
Have his wedding invitation and Obituary from Oshkosh Northwestern, Fond du Lac, Reporter, Wisconsin State Journal and Wisconsin Rehabilitation Counseling Association.
I have a copy of his wedding license
I have a copy of his discharge from service with a Good Conduct Medal.
I have the newspaper Obit.John married 1 Margaret Mary Ryder daughter of Bud Henry Ryder and Mary Catherine Cleary on 14 Aug 1965 in Neosho, WI. Margaret was born 2 on 9 Feb 1945 in Hartford, WI.
I have a copy of her birth record86 F v Grace Marquerite Thornton was born 1 on 18 Apr 1933 in Fond du Lac WI.
Horse Breeder and Trainer.
CCD teacher
Organist at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Quinlan, TX
Wanted to go to Ireland.
Was expelled twice from high school her senior year despite "unimpeachable character" because she got married. She took the school board to court because she was an A student. She did graduate.Grace married 1 Louis Eugene Jackson son of Walter Slueter Jackson and Wilma McKenzie Lindsey on 30 Nov 1949 in Hope, Ark.. The marriage ended in divorce.Louis was born 2 on 1 Feb 1931 in Texarkana, Ark.
John married (2) Charlotte Fisher. Charlotte was born 1 on 12 Apr 1900. She died 2 on 1 Sep 1987 in Frederick, Maryland. She was buried 3 Emitsburg Memorial Cemetery in Graceham, Maryland.
Have her death certificate from Herndon, Fairfax County, VA
John married (3) Cecelia. The marriage ended in divorce.
78. William Conan Thornton (Nancy Clare Judd , Clarence , Zebina,Jr , Zebina , Levi , Thomas , Thomas , Samuel , Thomas ) was born 1 on 13 Sep 1900 in Duluth MN. He died 2 on 18 May 1986 in Laguna Beach CA. William was employed as in Financier.
Secretar Better Farm Dairy Products. 1946 FDL City Diectory
William married 1 (1) Louise Cyr . The marriage ended in divorce.Louise was born 2 on 4 Sep 1904. She died 3 on 16 May 1970. She was buried 4 in Calvary Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
They had the following children:
87 M i William Conan Thornton was born 1 on 11 Nov 1931 in Fond du Lac WI.
Worked as an insurance broker.
Served in the Korean War
Had a stroke.William married 1 Diane Veldon daughter of Arthur Veldon and Jeanette Nelson Halter on 5 Sep 1959 in Berwyn, IL. Diane was born 2 on 12 May 1935 in Chicago, IL.
William married (2) Margaret (Maggie).
79. Clare Frances Thornton(Nancy Clare Judd , Clarence , Zebina,Jr , Zebina , Levi , Thomas , Thomas , Samuel , Thomas ) was born 1 on 11 Oct 1904 in Duluth, MN. She died 2 on 9 Sep 1971 in Tuscon, AZ. She was buried 3 on 12 Sep 1971 in Holy Hope Cemetery, Tuscon, Arizona.
Fond du Lac WI
Obits in ReporterFond du Lac WI
Clare married 1 Arthur D. Filiatrault son of Louis H. Filiatrault and Dlaphere Dupokas on 11 May 1930 in Fond du Lac WI. Arthur was born 2 on 6 Dec 1897 in Quebec, Canada. He died 3, 4 on 26 Mar 1968 in Tuscon, AZ.
Secretary-Treasurer of Better Farms Inc
President Filiatrault, Inc,
Filed for bankruptcy for Arizona Factors and Verde Finances and Payroll.
His estate was valued at $281,842.
Affiliated with former Skyroom Supper Club and the old Rillito Race Track, Inc.
They had the following children:
88 F i Frances Filiatrault was born 1 on 3 Mar 1931 in Fond du Lac WI.
Records Management SpecialistFrances married (1) Joaquin Michael Figueroa on 20 Jan 1956. The marriage ended in divorce. Frances married (2) Harold Baker on 4 Feb 1958. 89 F ii Nancy Filiatrault was born 1 on 7 Aug 1932 in Fond du Lac WI.
Customer Relations Analyst, Best Western
Baptism Sponsors, Lucille Rudie, John S. Thornton
1982 had a Mastectomy.
Received 3 silver and 1 gold medal in the Senior Olympics. She ran 2nd in the 50, 2nd in the 100 2nd in the javelin and won the shot putt.90 M iii Arthur Filiatrault was born 1 on 11 Jan 1935 in Fond du Lac WI.
1993 living in Las VegasArthur married 1 (1) Jeannine Rioux on 16 Jun 1956 in Tuscon, AZ. The marriage ended in divorce.Jeannine was born 2 on 4 Jun 1935 in Newport, VT. Arthur married (2) Beverly. 91 M iv Thomas Peter Filiatrault was born 1 on 31 Oct 1938 in Fond du Lac WI.
Real Estate Broker
Had triple by-pass surgery in 1988.
Is active in the Pima County Interfaith Council.
Secretary-Treasurer of Optimist Club.Thomas married 1 Nancy Sue McKale on 20 Jun 1959.