hmtl5 William Thoroughman b. Abt 1816 Kentucky: Gritton Genealogy

William Thoroughman

Male Abt 1816 -

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  • Name William Thoroughman 
    Birth Abt 1816  Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Census 1850  Vermilion County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Occupation cooper  [1
    Person ID I27  Gritton
    Last Modified 19 Jan 2025 

    Family Lizean Eliza Cline,   b. 30 Aug 1817, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Sep 1851 (Age 34 years) 
    Marriage 6 Apr 1837  Vermilion County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Children 
     1. Elizabeth Thoroughman,   b. 11 Apr 1840, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location
     2. Andrew Thoroughman,   b. Abt 1840, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location
     3. Susan A. Thoroughman,   b. Abt 1841   d. 29 Sep 1842 (Age 1 year)
     4. Alonzo Thoroughman,   b. Abt 1848, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location
    Albums
    Cline Family Bible
    Cline Family Bible (6)
    Family ID F5  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 16 Mar 2025 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - Abt 1816 - Kentucky Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 6 Apr 1837 - Vermilion County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1850 - Vermilion County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • 1850 US census, Vermilion County, Illinois, Census District No.21, enumerated 11 Dec 1850.
      The household includes William Thorourman, age 34, born in Kentucky, occupation, cooper; Eliza, age 32, born in Kentucky, and their children: Elizabeth, age 12, Andrew age 10, and Alonzo age 2. All the children were born in Illinois.
      [1]
    • William Thoroughman purchased 80 acres on 1 November 1839.
      Vermilion County, Section 25, Township 20-N; Range 12-W.

      Illinois Public Domain Land Records - Illinois State Archives
      https://apps.ilsos.gov/isa/landSalesSearch.do

      Search Criteria: Section No: 25
      Purchaser Information
      Purchaser THOROUGHMAN WILLIAM
      Residence VERMILION
      Social Status

      Legal Description
      Aliquot Parts or Lot SWSE
      Section Number25
      Township20N
      Range12W
      Meridian2
      County of Purchase VERMILION

      Details of Sale
      Acres40.00
      Price per Acre1.25
      Total Price50.00
      Type of Sale FD
      Date of Purchase03/03/1836
      Volume236
      Page144
      [4]
    • LKH note:

      There is a record for the purchase of land by John Thoroughman on 10 November 1839 for 40 acres.
      Vermilion County, Section 25, Township 20-N; Range 12-W.

      Research possible family connection of John to William Thoroughman.

      Illinois Public Domain Land Records - Illinois State Archives
      https://apps.ilsos.gov/isa/landSalesSearch.do

      Search Criteria: Section No: 25
      Purchaser Information
      PurchaserTHOROUGHAMAN JOHN
      ResidenceVERMILION
      Social Status

      Legal Description
      Aliquot Parts or LotNESE
      Section Number25
      Township20N
      Range12W
      Meridian2
      County of PurchaseVERMILION

      Details of Sale
      Acres40.00
      Price per Acre1.25
      Total Price50.00
      Type of SaleFD
      Date of Purchase11/10/1835
      Volume236
      Page116
      [4]

  • Sources 
    1. [S89] census records.

    2. [S1] Cline Family Bible, Library of Linda Hedges.

    3. [S45] Marriage license abstracts, Vermilion County, Illinois: 1826-1853, (Illiana Genealogical and Historical Society), Library of Linda Hedges.

    4. [S100] Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales Datebase, (Office of the Illinois Secretary of State).