| Birth* | 1867 | Peter Mangan Thornton was born at Burnley, Lancashire, England.1,2 |
| Marriage* | 5 Jun 1897 | He married Ellen Burrell, daughter of James Burrell and Susannah Hanson, at Holy Trinity Church, Habergham Eaves, Burnley, Lancashire, England.1,2 |
| Census 1901* | 31 Mar 1901 | The 1901 UK Census enumerated Peter Mangan Thornton as residing along with Ellen Burrell at 11 Cotton Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England.2 |
| Death* | 1911 | Peter Mangan Thornton died at Burnley, Lancashire, England. He was survived by his wife, Ellen.1 |