Georgia:  Elbert County: Obituary of William Thornton
10 October 1911
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Chandler Eavenson
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The 10 Oct 1911 edition of the Elberton Star contained
the following obituary:

"WILLIAM THORNTON SLEEPS IN PEACE - After Useful Life
One of Elbert's Oldest Citizens Goes to His Reward.

"Mr. W. E. Thornon died at his home near Rock Branch
church last Saturday morning about 4 o'clock. He was 
87 years old, one among the oldest citizens of the county.
He was next to the oldest son of the late Rev. Benjamin
Thornton, and out of a large family of children, is 
survived by one sister, Mrs. Sarah Arnold, and one 
brother, M. J. Thornton, Sr. He leaves a wife and a 
large family of children, and a large family connection. 

"Mr. Thornton lived a quiet and unostentatious life. He
was a member of Rock Branch church, and was genearally
regarded one of the best men in his community. 

"The funeral at Rock Branch Sunday was attended by one
of the largest gatherings ever seen at this place on a
similar occasion. 

"Mr. Thornton was stricken with paralysis a few days
before his death."

[Submitter's notes: William E. Thornton (1824-1911), son
of Rev. Benjamin Thornton, Jr. and Nancy Payne, was 
married on 4 Mar 1843 in Elbert Co. to his first cousin
Elizabeth E. Thornton, daughter of John Thornton and
Frances Adams.]

Submitted by: Chandler Eavenson