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     Henry was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Edward Thornton (IV) and Rachel (-----) (wid. of Washburn Tunnell). Henry was named in his father's will on 2 January 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Henry Thornton in the will of Edward Thornton and was given the place where I now live and if he offer to sell the land my son John to have it..¹ Henry inherited land in 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. A survey made the year after his father's will was probated showed 146 acres, of which the south part of 49 acres went to Edward Thornton and the balance of 97 acres to Henry Thornton..² He married Euphama Townsend on 16 March 1798 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Henry Thornton and Euphama Townsend..³ Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Thornton, of Edw'd, age 16-26. Listed with him were 1 female, age 0-10; 1 female, age 16-26; 1 female, over age 45; and 3 slaves..⁴ He made a will on 12 June 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Euphamy Thornton the whole of my land & at her death to daughter Sally Thornton. To daughter Sally my Negro woman Leah & boy George & ... To wife Euphamy Thornton remainder & a canoe during her life & then the canoe to brother's son William Thornton. To wife a gun during her life & then to brother's son Henry Thornton. Wife Euphamy Thornton & Thomas Jones Extrs. Witt: Thomas Jones, Edward Ewell, Martha Jones & George Window..⁵ Henry died in September 1816.⁵ Henry's will was probated on 30 September 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. George Window & James White of Southey securities..⁵

     Euphama was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Henry (of Edw'd) Thornton on 16 March 1798 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Henry Thornton and Euphama Townsend..¹ Euphama was named in her husband's will on 12 June 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Euphamy Thornton in the will of Henry Thornton. She was given the whole of my land & at her death to daughter Sally Thornton. She was also given the remainder & a canoe during her life & then the canoe to brother's son William Thornton. She was also given a gun during her life & then to brother's son Henry Thornton. She and & Thomas Jones were Extrs..²

     Arthur was born circa 1790. He married Rhosia (-----) circa 1815.¹

     Rhosia was born circa 1790. She married Arthur Addison circa 1815.¹

     Elizabeth was born in 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1860 census puts her birth at 1835, the 1870 census puts it at 1835, but her tombstone shows 1825..^1,2,3 She married William Thomas Thornton circa 1858.^1,4,2 Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, age 25 in HH#545 headed by Thos. Thornton, a 21 year old day laborer. Also listed was Margaret A. Bunting, who may have been her daughter by a prior marriage..² Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, a 35 year old house keeper in HH#AT68 headed by Thomas Thornton, a 32 year old farmer..³ Elizabeth died in 1910.¹ Her body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth Thornton, wife of William T. Thornton..¹

     Mary was born in 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Thomas Thornton and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Bunting widow?. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary W. Thornton, age 1 in HH#545 headed by Thos. Thornton, a 21 year old day laborer..³ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary W. Thornton, age 10 and at school in HH#AT68 headed by Thomas Thornton, a 32 year old farmer..⁴ She married George William Bunting on 16 December 1885 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Bunting, a 35 year old widowed farmer, the son of George S. & Rose A. Bunting and she was shown as Mary W. Thornton, age 26 and single, the daughter of Thos. & Elizabeth Thornton. They were married by W.A. Street..¹ Mary died in 1935.² Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary W. Bunting, 1859-1935 and she is burried next to George W. Bunting..²

     Dorsey was born circa 1916 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Thomas Thornton Jr. and Sarah Frances Ross. Dorsey was named as an heir in 1930 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Mary Frances Carey, a list of heirs shows William T. Thornton was survived by a wife Sarah Frances Thornton and 5 children: Leroy Thornton, age 40; Harry T. Thornton, age 38; Mary Hall, wife of Stuart Hall, age 33; Wm. T. Thornton Jr., age 22; and Dorsey Thornton, age 14..

     William was born in 1906 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William Thomas Thornton Jr. and Sarah Frances Ross. William was named as an heir in 1930 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Mary Frances Carey, a list of heirs shows William T. Thornton was survived by a wife Sarah Frances Thornton and 5 children: Leroy Thornton, age 40; Harry T. Thornton, age 38; Mary Hall, wife of Stuart Hall, age 33; Wm. T. Thornton Jr., age 22; and Dorsey Thornton, age 14.. William died in 1989.¹ His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William Thomas Thornton, 1906-1989..¹

     Mary was born on 24 August 1896 at Accomack Co, VA. Her tombstone shows 24 Aug 1896, but her birth record shows her as Mary T. Thornton, born 29 Aug 1896 in Temperanceville, the daughter of Wm. Thomas (farmer) & Sarah Thornton..^2,1 She was the daughter of William Thomas Thornton Jr. and Sarah Frances Ross. She married Stewart B. Hall Sr. circa 1925. Mary died on 4 December 1973 at age 77.² Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Stewart was born on 9 October 1892 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Mary W. Thornton circa 1925. Stewart died on 19 November 1971 at age 79.¹ His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Margaret was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Bunting widow?. Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret A. Bunting, age 9 in HH#545 headed by Thos. Thornton, a 21 year old day laborer. Also listed was Elizabeth Thornton, age 25, who may have been her mother by a prior marriage..¹

     Sally was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James (of J.) Thornton and Mary A. Hickman. Sally was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Thornton, age 6 in HH#503 headed by James Thornton of J., a 37 year old farmer..¹ Sally was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Thornton, age 15 and at home in HH#MT697 headed by James Thornton, a 50 year old farmer..³ Sally died on 15 October 1878 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally C. Thornton, who died of heart trouble at the age of 24 years. She was the daughter of Jas. & Mary A. Thornton, born in Acc Co, a housekeeper and unmarried. Her father gave the information..²

     Masealy was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James (of J.) Thornton and Mary A. Hickman. Masealy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Masealy Thornton, age 2 in HH#503 headed by James Thornton of J., a 37 year old farmer..¹

     Emily was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Solomon T. Bunting and Mary Eleline Thornton. Emily was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emily Bunting, age 3 in HH#788 headed by William G. Thornton, a 49 year old farmer. Also listed was Soloman Bunting, a 27 year old day laborer, who was evidently her father and Mary E. Bunting, age 21, who was evidently her mother..¹

     Anna was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Solomon T. Bunting and Mary Eleline Thornton. Anna was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Anna F. Bunting, age 6/12 in HH#788 headed by William G. Thornton, a 49 year old farmer. Also listed was Soloman Bunting, a 27 year old day laborer, who was evidently her father and Mary E. Bunting, age 21, who was evidently her mother..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Edward Thornton and Elizabeth Addison. Elizabeth was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, an 18 year old domestic in HH#742 headed by Riley Fisher, a 75 year old farmer..²

     Hester was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Parker Thornton and Elizabeth Ann Birch. Hester was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ester Ann Thornton, age 6 in HH#1117 headed by Parker Thornton, a 30 year old oysterman..¹ Hester was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester A. Thronton, age 14 in HH#TI154 headed by Parker Thornton, a 44 year old oysterman..² She married J.S. Camack on 2 June 1877 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as J.S. Camack, a 34 year old watchmaker, born in Philadelphia, PA and living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Sam'l & Marg't Camack and she was shown as Hester A. Thornton, age 20, the daughter of Parker & Eliza Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..³

     Speaner was born on 5 June 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Parker Thornton and Elizabeth Ann Birch. Speaner was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Thornton, age 1 in HH#1117 headed by Parker Thornton, a 30 year old oysterman..¹ Speaner died on 18 September 1931 at age 73.^3,2 Her body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Speaner Jane Thornton, 5 Jun 1858 - 18 Sep 1931..²

     Sewell was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas James Thornton and Maria Johnson. Sewell was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Emanuel Thornton, age 3 in HH#1164 headed by Thos. Thornton, age 31 and sailing..¹ Sewell was listed with his mother in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sewell Thornton, a 13 year old farm laborer in HH#AT158 headed by Erastus Johnson, a 37 year old famer. Also listed was Maria Thornton, age 40 and doing house work, who was evidently his mother..²

     John was born in 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Thomas James Thornton and Maria Johnson. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. W. Thornton, age 1 in HH#1164 headed by Thos. Thornton, age 31 and sailing..¹ John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Thornton, an 11 year old farmer laborer in HH#AT158 headed by Erastus Johnson, a 37 year old famer. Also listed was Maria Thornton, age 40 and doing house work, who was evidently his mother..³ He married Sallie A. Matthews on 28 March 1880 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as John W. Thornton, age 21 and Sallie A. Matthews, age 19..⁴ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Sea Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Thornton, a head of household, a 21 year old overseer on farm. Listed with him were Sallie Thornton, an 18 year old wife; John Pepper, an 18 year old black laborer; Maria Corbin, a 50 year old black servant; and L. Downing, a 10 year old black nurse..⁵ He married Elishea Frances Bunting on 16 December 1900 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John William Thornton, a 41 year old widowed carpenter, the son of Thomas & Maria Thornton, and she was shown as Elishea Frances Taylor, age 37, the daughter of Teackle Bunting..⁶ John died in 1935.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John William Thornton, husband of Sallie M. Thornton, 1859-1935..²

     Mrs. Dorothy Bull told Mary Frances Carey on 3 Jan 1986 that her father was Sylvester Lee Thronton and that he had a brother Edward that lived in Philadelphia. Lemuel Thornton was Sylvester's 1st cousin and his children were Leomis, Lawrence, Rida Taylor, Meta Conquest, Beatrice Rich and Inez Bunting. Lemuel was born on 1 March 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Thomas James Thornton and Maria Johnson. He married Harriet Frances Tindall on 8 January 1879 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lemuel Y. Thronton, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Thos. & Maria Thornton and she was shown as Harriet F. Tyndall, age 21, the daughter of Sheperd & Ann Mary Tyndall. They were married by J.W. Hundley..² Lemuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Sea Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lemuel Thornton, a 22 year old head of household and farmer. Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Harriett, a 24 year old wife and house keeper; Annie, a 6 month old daughter; and Mariah, a 56 year old mother. Also listed was William Chesser, an 18 year old farmer (no relation shown) and Charles Chesser, a 10 year old farmer (no relation shown)..⁴ Lemuel reported a death on 13 December 1882 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Lemuel Thornton reported the death of his mother Maria Thornton, who died of dropsy at the age of 56 years..⁵ Lemuel died on 27 March 1930 at age 73.³ His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Lemuel Y. Thornton, husband of Harriet F. Thornton..³

     Joseph was born circa 1830. He married Elizabeth Thornton circa 1853.^1,2,3

     Ann was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph (-----) and Elizabeth Thornton. Ann was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Thornton, age 6 in HH#1309 headed by Eliz'th Thornton, age 30..¹ She married Arden D. Daisey on 1 December 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arden D. Daisey, a 20 year old seaman, the son of Parker & Elizabeth Daisey and she was shown as Ann Thornton, age 19, the daughter of Joseph & Eliza Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..²

     Arden was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Parker T. Daisey and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Melvin. He married Ann 'Nancy' Thornton on 1 December 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arden D. Daisey, a 20 year old seaman, the son of Parker & Elizabeth Daisey and she was shown as Ann Thornton, age 19, the daughter of Joseph & Eliza Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

     Noah was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Joseph (-----) and Elizabeth Thornton. Noah was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Noah Thornton, age 2 in HH#1309 headed by Eliz'th Thornton, age 30..¹ Noah was listed with his mother in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Noah P. Cherrix, a 22 year old son in a household headed by James Cherrix, a 53 year old laborer and his wife Elizabeth Cherrix, age 50 and keeping house. (NOTE: Based on other records, he was Noah Thornton, a son of Elizabeth Thornton's before she married James Cherrix in 1863.).³ He married Elizabeth 'Lizzie' (-----) circa 1883. Noah died on 7 August 1889 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Noah Thornton, who died of bright's disease at the age of 36 years. He was the son of Eliza Chericks, born in Acc Co, an oysterman and the husband of Eliz. Thornton. His mother gave the information..²

     John was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Elijah Shay and Agnes (100) Trader. He married Elizabeth Mariner on 6 January 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Andrew Lee was the security on the M.L.B. of John Shey of Eli and Elizabeth Mariner..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Shay on 6 January 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Andrew Lee was the security on the M.L.B. of John Shey of Eli and Elizabeth Mariner..¹

     John was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John (of Edw'd) Thornton and Margaret Broadwater. John was named in his grandfather's will on 22 April 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson John Thornton, son of John, in the will of Edward Thronton..² He married Elizabeth Shay on 13 December 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas M. Bayly was the security on the M.L.B. of John Thornton of John and Elizabeth Shay of Elias..¹ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as John Thornton of Jno., age 30-40. Listed with him were 1 male, age 10-15, 1 female, age 5-10, and 1 female, age 50-60..³ John died in November 1841.⁴ John's estate was administered on 29 November 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Nock was named to settle the estate of John Thornton. William P. Moore & John C. Wise were the securities..⁴

     Elizabeth was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Elijah Shay and Agnes (100) Trader. She married John (of John) Thornton on 13 December 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas M. Bayly was the security on the M.L.B. of John Thornton of John and Elizabeth Shay of Elias..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her son in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, age 70 in HH#1164 headed by Thos. Thornton, age 31 and sailing..²

     John was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Edward Thornton (III). He married Margaret Broadwater on 27 November 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as John Thornton and Margaret Broadwater. No other information was given..² John was named in his father's will on 22 April 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Thronton in the will of Edward Thronton. Edward also named a grandson John Thornton, son of John..¹ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Thornton of Edw'd, age 26-45. Listed with were 2 males, age 0-10; 1 other male, age 26-45; 1 female, age 0-10; 1 female, age 10-16; & 1 female, age 26-45..³ He married Rebecca Vernelson on 26 March 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Collins and William Watts were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Thornton and Rebecca Vernelson..²