Ellen Thorn Kirkland

As always, I am totally thrilled when I come across any photos of the Thorn family. I was contacted recently by an antique photography dealer to say that they had uploaded a photo of Ellen Thorn Kirkland taken in 1870 to her Find a Grave site. The photo is not taken from the best angle,... Continue Reading →

May 22, 2025 0

71st Regiment gets a New Flag

In 1862, three years after her husband's death, Jane Mary Thorn presented a flag to the 71st Regiment to honour their service. The events of the day are recounted below. I have tried to find a picture of the flag, but no luck yet. The 71st were a regiment of the New York State Militia... Continue Reading →