Thornton Fleming Curry

Male26 August 1860–4 November 1925

Brief Life History of Thornton Fleming

When Thornton Fleming Curry was born on 26 August 1860, in Allegany, Allegany, Cattaraugus, New York, United States, his father, Rev Amos Fleming Curry, was 36 and his mother, Electra E Smith, was 29. He married Gertrude L. Hendershott on 27 December 1882. They were the parents of at least 2 daughters. He lived in Almond, Almond, Allegany, New York, United States for about 25 years and Burns, Allegany, New York, United States for about 10 years. He died on 4 November 1925, in New York, United States, at the age of 65, and was buried in Canaseraga, Allegany, New York, United States.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Thornton Fleming? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Thornton Fleming Curry
1860–1925
Clara Mae Hopkins
1872–1945
Marriage: 16 July 1889
Mildred Elizabeth Curry
1890–1973
Ethel Philena Curry
1892–1984
Erwin Curry
1893–1893
Henry Leo Curry
1896–1974
Myrl Monroe Curry
1900–

Sources (15)

  • Thorington Curry, "New York State Census, 1905"
  • Thornton F. Curry, "Find A Grave Index"
  • Thorton Curry in entry for Mildred Burke, "Alabama Deaths, 1908-1974"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    16 July 1889New York, United States
  • Children (5)

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (3)

    World Events (8)

    1863

    Age 3

    Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

    1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg

    Age 3

    The Battle of Gettysburg involved the largest number of casualties of the entire Civil war and is often described as the war's turning point. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers lost their lives during the three-day Battle. To honor the fallen soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln read his historic Gettysburg Address and helped those listening by redefining the purpose of the war.

    1881 · The Assassination of James Garfield

    Age 21

    Garfield was shot twice by Charles J. Guitea at Railroad Station in Washington, D.C. on July 2, 1881. After eleven weeks of intensive and other care Garfield died in Elberon, New Jersey, the second of four presidents to be assassinated, following Abraham Lincoln.

    Name Meaning

    Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Comhraidhe, ‘descendant of Comhraidhe’, a personal name of uncertain meaning.

    Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Corra (see Corr ).

    Scottish and northern English: variant of Currie .

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

    Possible Related Names

    Discover Even More

    As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

    Create a free account to view more about your family.
    Create a FREE Account
    Search for Another Deceased Ancestor
    Share this with your family and friends.