NameHarve Thornsberry
Birth25 May 1903, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death21 Apr 1964, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Marriageabt 1952, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseRachel Slusher, 1C3R
Birth21 Jun 1909, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death3 Feb 1992, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Children
Notes for Harve Thornsberry
Index to Kentucky death records lists Harve Thornsberry, d. 21 Apr 1964, age 60, in Rowan Co., residence same, certificate Vol. 19, #09163.
His obituary in the Rowan County News, Thu., 26 Apr 1964, says that he died Tuesday (which would be the 24th), that he was born May 25, 1903, son of the late Ike and Amanda (Jennings) Thornsberry. He married Rachel Slusher, who survives. Also surviving is a brother, Charles Thornsberry, Elliottville.
Notes for Rachel Slusher
Rachel got married (for the only time) when she was about 43.
Index to Kentucky death records lists Rachel S. Thornsberry, d. 3 Feb 1992, age 82, in Rowan Co., residence same, birthdate 21 June 1909, certificate Vol. 10, #04947.
Census
1940 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Clearfield, enumerated April 30, lists on p. 12A as family #179, on Craney Creek:
Slusher, Rachael, 30, single, farmer; Sarah, mother, 75, widowed. Both born in Kentucky, living in same house in 1935.
The preceding household is headed by Rachel’s brother Sam.
Notes for Harve & Rachel (Family)
Harve and Rachel were first cousins once removed.