His death certificate records James E. Thornsburg, age 83 years 9 months 17 days, born 11 Oct 1848 in Kentucky, died 28 July 1932 in Salt Lick, Bath Co., Ky, married, husband of Mary Thornsburg, farmer, father Thomas Thornsburg, mother’s maiden name Eliza Perry, both born in Kentucky, cause of death acute nephritis, informant Robert Thornsburg, Salt Lick, Ky, burial in Lower Salt Lick.

Bath Co., Ky birth records list Rachel Staton, born 25 Apr 1856 in Bath Co., father James Staton, mother’s maiden name Sarah Spence.

Bath Co., Ky deaths report for 1875 lists Mrs. James E. Thornsburg, age 20, married, died Decr 18, 1875, cause of death consumption, born, died and resided in Bath Co., Ky, parents James & Sarah Staton.