Virginia Aileen Thornton

1908 - 1993  (84 years)

• Name	Virginia Aileen Thornton  [1]
  Birth	26 Jul 1908	Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, USA   [1, 2, 3]
  Gender	Female
  Death	16 Feb 1993	Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA   [2, 3]
  Person ID	I15485	John C. Rhodes
  Last Modified	21 Feb 2013

  
  

  Father	Robert Pyle Thornton,   b. 5 Apr 1879, East Prawle, Devonshire, England d. 4 Oct 1954, San Mateo, California, USA (Age 75 years)
  Mother	Mabel Blanche Sheldon,   b. 20 Feb 1881, Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, USA d. 1 Dec 1947, Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, USA (Age 66 years)
  Marriage	24 Sep 1907	Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, USA   [4]
  Family ID	F6003	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Cyril Franham Kirschner,   b. 28 Jul 1907   d. 28 Jun 1989, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA (Age 81 years)
  Marriage	26 May 1934	Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska, USA   [5]
  Last Modified	21 Feb 2013
  Family ID	F6018	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  The Lincoln Star, Lincoln, NE, 27 May 1934 Thornton-Kirschner Miss Virginia Aileen Thornton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Thornton of Fairbury, became the bride of Cyril K. Kirschner, son of Mrs. May Kirschner of this city at a wedding at the home of the bride's parents at Fairbury, Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Rollie L. Riggins of Auburn, played, Miss Josephine Hubbard of Fairbury lighted the white tapers in silver candelabra, and Miss Thelma King, also of Fairbury, sang. The ceremony, which was read by Rev. Louis F. Townsend, took place before an improvised altar at one end of the living room. The fireplace was screened with greenery and pink and white peonies and at either side, stood tall wicker baskets of peonies tied with tulle bows. The bride, who was unattended, was given in marriage by her father. She was attired in a floor length gown of pale pink mousseline de soie made on empire lines. It was fashioned with a square neckline and had tiny cap sleeves forming a point in the back. The close fitting skirt fell gracefully from a. point at the bodice line with a wide front panel and three flares which began at the knees. With this, she wore a fitted jacket of the same material, one unusual feature of which was the double ruffle joining the large puffed sleeves at the armhole. She carried an arm bouquet of pink roses tied with white tulle. An informal reception at the home following the service. Miss Catharine Wilson of Beatrice, a niece of the groom, had charge of the guest book. The serving table in the dining room was centered with a low crystal bowl of white peonies and covered with an imported Irish cloth of oyster linen which had been in the bride's family for a number of years. Miss Miriam Kirschner of Lincoln. sister of the groom, poured and was assisted in serving by the Misses Phyllis and Marcene Thornton of Fairbury and Betty and Florence Lee Hobbs of Lincoln. cousins of the bride. Pieces of the bride's cake tied in pink and white were presented to the guests. The bride attended Christian college at Columbia, Mo., for one year. She also attended the University of Nebraska where she was a member of Chi Omega sorority. The groom attended Cotner college and was graduated from the University of Nebraska where he was a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon. Immediately following the reception Mr. and Mrs. Kirschner left for Lincoln where they will make their home. The groom is employed by the state in the landscaping department. Included among the out of town guests were the following: Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Hobbs and daughter, Betty and Florence Lee, Lincoln; Mrs. Frank Durr, Holton, Kas.; Mrs. May Kirschner and daughter, Miriam, Lincoln; Miss Catharine Wilson, Beatrice; Mrs. Rollie L. Riggins, Auburn and Franklin Durr, Lincoln.

  
  

• Sources

  [S7] 1930 Census. Name: Virginia A Thornton Home in 1930: Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska View Map Age: 21 Estimated birth year: abt 1909 Relation to Head of House: Daughter Father's Name: Robert P Mother's Name: Mabel B Race: White [S25] Social Security Death Index. Name: Virginia T. Kirschner SSN: 471-54-8822 Last Residence: 55416 Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, United States of America Born: 26 Jul 1908 Died: 16 Feb 1993 State (Year) SSN issued: Minnesota (1963) [S11] Minnesota Death Index. Name: Virginia A. Kirschner Birth Date: 26 Jul 1908 Death Date: 16 Feb 1993 Death County: Hennepin Mother's Maiden Name: Sheldon State File Number: 003644 Certificate Number: 003644 Certificate Year: 1993 Record Number: 2455345 [S7] 1930 Census. Name: Robert P Thornton Home in 1930: Fairbury, Jefferson, Nebraska View Map Age: 50 Estimated birth year: abt 1880 Birthplace: England Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's name: Mabel B Race: White [S16] Newspaper Article. The Lincoln Star, Lincoln, NE, 27 May 1934 Thornton-Kirschner Miss Virginia Aileen Thornton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Thornton of Fairbury, became the bride of Cyril K. Kirschner, son of Mrs. May Kirschner of this city at a wedding at the home of the bride's parents at Fairbury, Saturday evening at 8 o'clock.