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Born: abt. 1919 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA

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James was a soldier in World War II.
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James  married  Freda MCCANN 17 October 1953 in Essex, Connecticut, USA .  The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Freda MCCANN  was born 15 March 1919 in Middletown, Connecticut, USA.  Freda died 8 April 2012 in Gardner, Massachusetts, USA.  Freda was the child of William B MCCANN and Anne M WOOD.
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James THORNTON married flag photo of Freda MCCANN  Freda MCCANN
Marriage date: 17 October 1953
Marriage place: Essex, Connecticut, USA
Freda MCCANN was the child of William B MCCANN and Anne M WOOD

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James THORNTON and Freda MCCANN 17 October 1953, Essex, Connecticut, USA (Centerbrook) (Ivoryton) (Potapoug Quarter)
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