Special to The Observer.
Fort Mill, S. C., Aug. 1.--A Telegram was received this morning by Mrs. J. B. Elliott announcing the sudden death of her brother, Earle E. Thornwell, eldest son of the late J. H. Thornwell, D. D., which occurred in Hartsville, S. C., where Mr. Thornwell has practiced law for a number of years past. Owing to faulty railroad connections the body will be brought to Fort Mill through the country by motor truck for interment which will take place late Thursday afternoon in New Unity cemetery which contains the remains of his father and mother. He is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Miss Florence Thornwell and Mrs. J. K. Roach, of Rock Hill; James H. Thornwell, of Columbia; Allison G. Thornwell, of Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. J. B. Elliott, of Fort Mill, Mrs. R. H. Stewart, of Greenville; Mrs. R. G. McLees and Mrs. Edwin Reid, of Chatham, Va., all of whom it is expected, will be here to attend the funeral services. Mr. Thornwell was well known throughout this and adjoining states and the news of his sudden demise will bring sorrow to a host of personal friends and friends of the family.
The Charlotte Observer
Charlotte, NC
Thursday, August 2, 1917
Page 11
Special to The Observer.
Fort Mill, S. C., Aug. 1.--A Telegram was received this morning by Mrs. J. B. Elliott announcing the sudden death of her brother, Earle E. Thornwell, eldest son of the late J. H. Thornwell, D. D., which occurred in Hartsville, S. C., where Mr. Thornwell has practiced law for a number of years past. Owing to faulty railroad connections the body will be brought to Fort Mill through the country by motor truck for interment which will take place late Thursday afternoon in New Unity cemetery which contains the remains of his father and mother. He is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Miss Florence Thornwell and Mrs. J. K. Roach, of Rock Hill; James H. Thornwell, of Columbia; Allison G. Thornwell, of Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. J. B. Elliott, of Fort Mill, Mrs. R. H. Stewart, of Greenville; Mrs. R. G. McLees and Mrs. Edwin Reid, of Chatham, Va., all of whom it is expected, will be here to attend the funeral services. Mr. Thornwell was well known throughout this and adjoining states and the news of his sudden demise will bring sorrow to a host of personal friends and friends of the family.
The Charlotte Observer
Charlotte, NC
Thursday, August 2, 1917
Page 11
Family Members
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Florence Thornwell
1870–1944
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Nancy W. Thornwell Roach
1874–1961
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Mary Thornwell Stewart
1875–1944
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Julia Earle Thornwell McLees
1878–1941
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Roberta Thornwell Elliott
1880–1955
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James Henley Thornwell
1882–1957
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Edward Allison Thornwell Sr
1884–1955
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Frances Thornwell Reid
1888–1957
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Bennet Young Thornwell
1891–1893
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