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Tell Us About Your Revolutionary Patriot!

As we begin the countdown to our nation's 250th anniversary,
we invite you to join in the celebration and commemoration
of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
We will explore Thornton's Revolutionary history and
honor those who fought and served in the forces that gave us our freedom.
   We invite you to tell us about your Revolutionary ancestor if:
     
1. You are a current resident of Thornton
with an ancestor who served
anywhere in the United States during the war
OR
     2. You live elsewhere but have a
Revolutionary ancestor who served in Thornton.

​   Documented biographical sketches will be posted here through the end of 2026. 

​Researching Your Revolutionary Ancestor

Many sources are available online to help you learn about your Patriot Ancestor. Click here for a detailed guide to sources (with links) to help you bring those Revolutionary 
​ancestors to life!
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​Guidelines for Submissions
 What to include:
  • Name of Patriot ancestor
  • Spouse
  • Birth/Marriage/Death dates and locations for family group, if possible
  • Description of Revolutionary service
  • Military pension and/or bounty land information, if available
  • Source citations – All submissions must provide supporting evidence for the information submitted.
  • Click here to see the sample sketch. 
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