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Introduction

Welcome to the Thorn Family History Site. I hope you find this genealogical research of interest to you.

I started my family history research in 1998, at that time I knew very little about my family roots. I have been amazed to find that both my wife and I are descended from families that lived within a few miles of each. By an accident of fate we have returned to live in the area where those descendants once lived out their lives.

Background

Our Thorn line is descended from Richard Thorn and Elizabeth Provis. They married at Billington Parish Church, Bedfordshire, England on 23 March 1712/13. Richard Thorn was probably born around 1684 in Buckinghamshire, England. Elizabeth Provis was probably born about 1688 in Weedon, Buckinghamshire. As with all genealogy research - work continues, it is hoped that Richard's place of origin will be found.

Later descendants of this Thorn family moved to Buckland which is located in the countryside near to Aston Clinton, Tring and Aylesbury. They then moved short distances in to the Chiltern Hills, to the villages of Buckland Common, Cholesbury and Hawridge. From those roots the family has spread to many towns and villages in Buckinghamshire, across the country and across the world. My own family line hails from Watford in Hertfordshire.

I am researching the Thorn(e) families in England with Buckinghamshire (Bucks.) connections. I am finding that many of these families in Bucks. or originally from Bucks. can be joined.

My Mission

"To become knowledgeable about the origins and life histories of all the Thorn(e) families past and present particularly in Buckinghamshire, England; to record that information and make it available for the enlightenment and enjoyment of current and future generations".

Contact Information

Webmaster David F Thorn

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