Thorton Cemetery
Ralph Henning Road and Highway 195
Thorton, Whitman County, Washington 99176
This cemetery was originally established on Feb 01, 1911, by the IOOF lodge and known as the IOOF Cemetery. Earliest death date is in 1896, meaning there was a burial site before it was officially registered. Today it is known simply as the Thornton Cemetery.
There are 517 individuals listed in this index.
“To reach cemetery driving north on Hwy 195 from Steptoe, it is about 8+ miles, or south of the Rosalia Rest area about 4.5 miles. Turn west onto Ralph Henning Road. Cemetery will be on your left shortly after the turn.”
“This cemetery was originally established on Feb 01, 1911, by the IOOF lodge and known as the IOOF Cemetery. Earliest death date is in 1896, meaning there was a burial site before it was officially registered. Today it is known simply as the Thornton Cemetery.”
“I found it very well maintained. It appears to be perpetual care, but all the work is done by volunteers. Donations are welcome.”
“I compared my reading with work done by Wes & Carrie Lartique, in May 20, 1973. Entries followed by an * asterisk are from their work, meaning I found no headstone or marker for them.”
“I visited this cemetery on Jul 06, 2006 and read all existing and legible markers and stones, using a digital camera. “
Notes from transcriber Maggie Rail, Aug 24, 2006, last edited Feb 09, 2011
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