Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1916 edition. Excerpt: ... became a prominent man. He died there in 1875. His first wife, Mary (Dougherty), of Wilmington, Del., died while the family was residing at that place. She was the mother of four children, all now deceased, namely: Mary Ellen, Mrs. Thomas Burke; John; Gerald; and Margaret A., Mrs. Donahoe. By his second marriage, to Miss Annie McCusker, of Wilmington, Del., Mr. Thornton had six children: Richard, deceased; Isabella; two named Elizabeth, who died in infancy; Sarah, the wife of William Donavan, of Wilmington, Del.; and James I., of New Orleans. To Mr. Thornton's third marriage, with Mrs. Annie Curry, were born three children: Daniel, of Wilmington, Del.; Michael, known on the stage as Richard, of New York City; and John, deceased. Mrs. Thornton had two sons by her first husband: Patrick Curry, deceased; and Dr. Thomas Curry, of Philadelphia. Five children were born to the marriage of John J. and Margaret A. (Thornton) Donahoe, viz.: Thomas C., who is a member of the firm of Donahoe Brothers; Mary E., married to James Hunt, of Ashland; Richard A., another member of the firm of Donahoe Brothers; Margaret B., and Cecelia M. The mother passed away Feb. 24, 1914, and is buried at Ashland. Thomas C. Donahoe was born at Ashland and grew to manhood there, in his boyhood enjoying the advantages of the public schools. He first found employment at the mines in Ashland, and later began to work for Spayd Brothers, who had a large general store in the borough. Still later he was in the employ of W. H. Spaide, with whom he continued until he became associated with his brother Richard as a member of the firm of Donahoe Brothers, opening the general store which they have since conducted. Their establishment is known as the Acme Store, and by honorable...
