Elbert County GaArchives Obituaries.....Thornton, John Calvin  July 4, 1912
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The Elberton Star, July 1912
J. CAL THORNTON DEAD - Two brothers died within a short time of each other.  
Mr. J. Cal Thornton, about 65 years old, died at his home near Doves Creek 
Thursday morning about 10 oclock. He had been in a bad state of health for a 
long time, but had been confined to his bed only a few days before his death. 
The burial occurred today at 11 oclock at the family burial grounds near his 
home. The funeral was conducted at his home at 10 oclock. Mr. Thornton is 
survived by his wife who is in a very low state of health, and the following 
children: Mesdames I. J. Goolsby and L. M. Fortson, Miss Janie Thornton, James 
D., Frank D., Albert L. and Charley Thornton. The deceased was a consistent 
member of the Baptist church and one of Elbert's well known farmers. He has a 
large family connection in the county. He is the second son of the late Dozier 
Thornton to die in Elbert within the past few weeks, his youngest brother, 
Jos. D. Thornton having died a short time since. 

Additional Comments:
John Calvin Thornton, born 11 Nov 1845, died 4 Jul 1912, Confederate soldier, 
married on 24 May 1864 to Amanda Eugenia Almond, born 7 Jan 1849, died 6 Sep 
1912. Their children were Ida, Janie, Frances Tallulah, James Dozier, Frank 
Bolton, Albert and Charles G. Thornton. John Calvin Thornton was the son of 
Dozier Thornton (1817-1874), youngest child of Benjamin Thornton, Sr., and 
Jane M. Fortson (1819-1889), daughter of Jesse Fortson and Mary Ballinger 
White.  

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