Robert
THORNTON
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Born: abt. 1624 in England
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Robert married Mary DOLING 13 September 1657 in Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Mary DOLING was born abt. 1628 in London, England. Mary died 1 July 1707 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale).
Robert THORNTON died 1 July 1707 in Taunton, Province of Massachusetts Bay .
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Spouse & Children of Robert THORNTON
Mary DOLINGMarriage date: 13 September 1657
Marriage place: Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Children of Robert THORNTON and Mary DOLING
Priscilla THORNTONDied: 6 August 1729, Lancaster, Province of Massachusetts Bay
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1657 Marriage / PartnerRobert THORNTON and Mary DOLING 13 September 1657, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)
1658 Birth of ChildPriscilla THORNTON was born 2 November 1658, Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)
Death — 17071 July 1707
Taunton, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Record added: 6/3/2025 9:12:38 AM
Last updated: 6/3/2025 9:13:23 AM
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