Re: Minnie Thornton (b 1885) father Steve
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Minnie Thornton (b 1885) father Steve
5/09/00
I wish I had more information.As I said, Minnie was born in 1885 and died around 1918-1920 during the birth of her youngest child.She is burried in Urania, LA.We know that her father was named Steve (Stephen) Thornton and that he too was born in Louisiana.Minnie's mother also died at a really young age, so my grandmother (who has since passed away) did not even know her name.According to information from my grandmother, Minnie was at least half, if not full blood Native American.My aunt has recently told me she thinks it was Comanche, but I think I remember it being Cherokee, which would make a lot more sense.I have found a Stephen Thornton listed in various Louisiana Census records for Rapides Parish which would be very near the place where Minnie was born.Please let me know if you have a Stephen in your records.I am sorry that I don't have any more information.This side of the family is where I have hit a very dead end.