Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Catherine Thorton
Add photo

Catherine Thorton 1901 - 1989

Catherine Thorton of Astoria, Queens County, NY was born on May 20, 1901, and died at age 88 years old in August 1989.
Catherine Thorton
Astoria, Queens County, NY 11103
May 20, 1901
August 1989
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Catherine.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Catherine Thorton's History: 1901 - 1989

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 05/20
    1901

    Birthday

    May 20, 1901
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • 08/dd
    1989

    Death

    August 1989
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Advertisement
  • Did you know?
    Catherine Thorton lived 22 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 88.
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Catherine

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1901, in the year that Catherine Thorton was born, the first Nobel Prizes were awarded. Chemist and engineer Alfred Nobel, who died in 1896, had provided in his will for prizes in physics, chemistry, and physiology or medicine, who have produced the most distinguished literary work of an idealist tendency, and who have contributed the most toward world peace. The winners in 1901 were: Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen for physics, Jacobus Henricus van't Hoff for chemistry, Emil Adolf von Behring for physiology or medicine, Sully Prudhomme for literature, and Jean Henry Dunant and Frédéric Passy for peace.
Did you know?
In 1918, at the age of 17 years old, Catherine was alive when in January, President Wilson presented his Fourteen Points, which assured citizens that World War I was being fought for a moral cause and outlined a plan for postwar peace in Europe. The only leader of the Allies to present such a plan, the Europeans thought Wilson was being too idealistic. The points included free trade, open agreements, democracy and self-determination. They were based on the research and suggestions of 150 advisors.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Catherine Thorton's Family Tree & Friends

Catherine Thorton's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Catherine's Friends

Friends of Catherine Friends can be as close as family. Add Catherine's family friends, and her friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Back to Top