Thornton, James, 1727-1794

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James Thornton was a Quaker travelling minister. Born in 1727 in England, he later moved to Pennsylvania, where he resided in Byberry. He died in 1794.

From the description of Papers, 1669-1792, bulk 1771-1792. (Swarthmore College). WorldCat record id: 32566906

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creatorOf James Thornton correspondence, 1669-1792, bulk 1771-1792 Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
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acquaintanceOf Allinson, Samuel, 1739-1791. person
associatedWith Drinker, Henry, 1734-1809. person
associatedWith Fisher, Thomas, 1741-1810. person
acquaintanceOf Hunt, John, 1740-1824 person
correspondedWith Jones, Rebecca, 1739-1817 person
correspondedWith Pemberton, John, 1727-1795 person
associatedWith Rathbone, William, 1757-1809. person
parentOf Thornton James 1761-1794 person
grandparentOf Thornton, James, 1785-1858 person
parentOf Thornton, Joseph, 1756-1790 person
parent-in-law of Yarnall, Hannah Haines Thornton, 1765-1822 person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Buckinghamshire ENG GB
Byberry PA US
Subject
Clergy
Society of Friends
Lay ministry
Quakers
Occupation
Clergy
Quakers
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Birth 1727

Death 1794-04-24

Male

English

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