Brief Life History of Mary Ann
When Mary Ann Thornock was born on 27 November 1850, in Whitwick, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom, her father, John Thornock, was 34 and her mother, Ann Bott, was 30. She died on 12 June 1854, at the age of 3.
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Family Time Line
Sources (4)
- Mary Ann Thornock in household of William Thornock, "England and Wales Census, 1851"
- Mary Ann Thornock, "England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008"
- Mary Ann Thornock, 'Geni World Family Tree' on MyHeritage
Parents and Siblings
Siblings (9)
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World Events (1)
1854 · The Crimean War
The Crimean War was fought between Russia and an alliance of Britain, France, Sardinia and Turkey on the Crimean Peninsula. Russia had put pressure on Turkey which threatened British interests in the Middle East.
Name Meaning
Origin undetermined. It looks like an English name, but no trace of it is found in English or Scottish records.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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The Brief Life of Mary Ann Thornock
Ann Bott married John Thornock on 25 Dec, 1840, and their marriage was blessed with nine children. Six boys: John Bott, Matthew, William, Joseph (my father), George, and Hyrum; and three girls, Mary …
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