- Role
- Primary
- Profession
- Kalispell Union, Writer and Reporter
- Birthdate
- 08/15/1844
- Relationship Status
- Widowed
- Playby
- Marj Dusay
- Height
- 5' 7
- Build
- Small
- Hair Color
- Dark Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Physical Description
Weight: 135 pounds
Skin: Fair due to living in the city. Easily tans.
Body Type: Slender
Is stronger than she looks (i.e. able to take on some physical activities due to her adaptable nature).
- Reputation
Strengths and Weakness (depending on the situation)
- Curious
- Observant
- Friendly
- Independent
- Supportive
- Creative
- Open-minded
- Adaptable
- Employment Details
Has written for several east coast magazines, newspapers and periodicals about life in San Francisco.
- Expertise
Can use (and is not afraid to) a derringer pistol (mainly for self-defence purposes).
- Kith & Kin
Grandfather: Ishmael Thornton (deceased)
Uncle: John Caleb Thornton (deceased)
Cousin: Shade Thornton
Cousin: Tyrell Thornton
Her parents (Robert and Isabelle) and siblings (older brother Joseph and younger brother Harvey) are still alive - they live and work in San Francisco.
- Timeline
1844
Born to Robert and Isabelle Thornton in Philadelphia. She is the second of three children born to the couple. Her father was one of the younger sons of Ishmael Thornton and brother to John Caleb Thornton (Shade's father).
1858
Her family moves to San Francisco. On the way west, they visit John Caleb and his family.
1863
Marries George Carlton, a young and upcoming lawyer. The marriage is relatively happy, even though she is unsure if she really loves her husband.
1864
George Carlton is killed in a riding accident and leaves Sarah a small inheritance. With the help and advice of friends, Sarah invests the money in real estate and other businesses. The result is a modest income to support herself and live comfortably.
1865 - 1875
Sarah continues to live in San Francisco and at some point reverts back to her maiden name by adding it to her surname, as she feels that being label as a widow is cumbersome (however, she still uses her married name when necessary). She also starts writing articles for eastern magazines and newspapers about life in San Francisco as a way to earn extra income.
Popular and socially active, she has rejected a number of proposals and doesn't see the point in marrying as she is self-sufficient.
September 1875
After finding out about a prominent San Francisco family's secret, she is given the choice to leave San Francisco or be financially and socially ruined. It is also implied that her family would be affected or in danger if she chooses to remain.
August 1876
After living for a while at Lost Lake Ranch, she moves to Kalispell to pursue her writing career and gets a job with the Kalispell Union
- Written By
- JulieS