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     Margaret was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John (of Edw'd) Thornton on 27 November 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as John Thornton and Margaret Broadwater. No other information was given..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Thornton and Elizabeth Hudson. Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, age 21 in HH#285 headed by Elizabeth Thornton, age 60..² Elizabeth was listed with her brother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, age 41 in HH#1164 headed by Thos. Thornton, age 31 and sailing. Also listed was Elizabeth Thornton, age 70, who was evidently her mother..¹ Elizabeth was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, age 52 and a house keeper in HH#AT434 headed by Critty Mapp, an 82 year old who was retired from laborer..³ Elizabeth died in May 1895 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, the sister of Capt. John H. Thornton..⁴

     John was born circa 1832 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He was the son of Len Cathell and Nancy (-----). He married Margaret Thornton on 11 July 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Cathell, a 35 year old sailor, born in Worcester Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Len & Nancy Cathell and she was shown as Marg't Thornton, age 22, the daughter of Jno. & Susan Thornton. They were married by P. Bowdin Sr..¹ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John S. Cathell the head of HH#TI146, a 46 year old oysterman, with personal property valued at $100 and born in MD. Listed with him were the following Cathells: Margaret, a 27 year old house keeper; Henry W., age 3; and John C., age 8 months and born in November. Also listed was Susan Thornton, age 70, who was evidently his mother-in-law..² John reported a death on 15 April 1882 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that John S. Cathell reported the death of his wife Marg't Cathell, who died at the age of 40 of unknown causes..³

     Len was born circa 1800. He married Nancy (-----) circa 1830.

     Nancy was born circa 1800. She married Len Cathell circa 1830.

     John was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Robert J. Thornton and Margaret Taylor. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. S. Thornton, age 6/12 in HH#1193 headed by Robt. Thornton, a 23 year old day laborer..¹

     John was born on 27 January 1854 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Acc Co Birth Records show him as John T. Thornton, born 15 Sep 1854 on Chincoteague Island, the son of John H. (farmer) & Mary T. Thornton. His father gave the information. (NOTE: Since this is the same year as shown on his tombstone and he was born on Chincoteague Island, this is assumed to be the son of Annie M. Thorton.).^2,3 He was the son of Annie Mary Thornton. John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. T. Thornton, age 9 in HH#1252 headed by Ann Tarr, age 37..¹ John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Tarr, a 17 year old oysterman in HH#TI156 headed by Ann Tarr, a 48 year old house keeper..⁴ He married Sarah J. Jones on 22 January 1877 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Thornton, a 22 year old sailor, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Ann Thornton and she was shown as Sarah J. Jones, age 16, also born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Dan'l & Mary Jones. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..⁵ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Thornton, age 27 and the head of a household. Listed with him was only Susan Thornton, age 58, who was shown as his mother. (NOTE: His age implies he is the son of Annie M. Thornton, not Susan.).⁶ He married Elizabeth Comfort Andrews on 23 August 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Thornton, a 27 year old widowed oysterman, the son of Ann Thornton and she was shown as Comfort Andrews, age 23, the daughter of William & Mary Andrews. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..⁵ He married Laura Dennis on 3 October 1907 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Thornton, a 50 year old widowed oysterman, the son of John & Annie Thornton and she was shown as Laura Hall, a 38 year old widow, born in Worcester Co, MD, the daughter of John & Annie Dennis..⁷ John died on 17 May 1920 at age 66.³ His body was interred at Andrews Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John T. Thornton, 27 Jan 1854 - 17 May 1920, and he is buried next to Comfort Thornton..³

     John was born circa 1866 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George Claville and Ellen J. Thornton. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Clayville, age 4 in HH#TI158 headed by George Clayville, a 22 year old oysterman..¹

     George was born circa 1869 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George Claville and Ellen J. Thornton. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George A. Clayville, age 1 in HH#TI158 headed by George Clayville, a 22 year old oysterman..¹

     Mary was born circa 1833 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James Ferguson and Mary (-----). She married Daniel Jones on 30 December 1855 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel Jones, a 21 year old mariner, born on Chincoteague Island, the son of James & Sarah Jones and she was shown as Mary Furguson, age 22, born on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of James & Mary Furguson. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton and Wm. T. Watson said she was over age 21..¹

     James was born circa 1800. He married Mary (-----) circa 1830.

     Mary was born circa 1800. She married James Ferguson circa 1830.

     Sarah was born circa 1861 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Daniel Jones and Mary Ferguson. She married John Thomas Thornton on 22 January 1877 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Thornton, a 22 year old sailor, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Ann Thornton and she was shown as Sarah J. Jones, age 16, also born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Dan'l & Mary Jones. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

     Elizabeth was born on 5 July 1857 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.³ She was the daughter of William D. Andrews and Mary Ann Mason. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth C. Andrews, age 4 in HH#1058 headed by Wm. Andrews, a 35 year old oysterman..¹ Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Comfort Andrews, age 15 in HH#TI68 headed by William Andrews, a 44 year old oysterman..⁴ She married John Thomas Thornton on 23 August 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Thornton, a 27 year old widowed oysterman, the son of Ann Thornton and she was shown as Comfort Andrews, age 23, the daughter of William & Mary Andrews. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..⁵ Elizabeth died on 21 February 1894 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA, at age 36. She was shown as Comfort Thornton, who died of consumption at the age of 38 years. She was the daughter of Wm. & Mary Andrews, born in Island, the wife of John Thos. Thornton, who gave the information. The Pen Ent, 3 Mar 1894 issue, shows her as Comfort Thornton, who died on 23 Feb 1894 at the age of 35 years. She was the wife of John Thornton..² Her body was interred at Andrews Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Comfort Thornton, 5 Jul 1857 - 23 Feb 1894, wife of John T. Thornton..³

     Mary was born circa 1859 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William D. Andrews and Mary Ann Mason. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary C. Andrews, age 1 in HH#1058 headed by Wm. Andrews, a 35 year old oysterman..¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catherine Andrews, age 9 in HH#TI68 headed by William Andrews, a 44 year old oysterman..²

     Alfred was born in 1863 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of Parker Thornton and Elizabeth Ann Birch. Alfred was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred T. Thornton, age 7 in HH#TI154 headed by Parker Thornton, a 44 year old oysterman..³ Alfred was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred T. Thornton, a 15 year old son in a household headed by Parker Thornton, a 53 year old oysterman..⁴ He married Ida E. Daisey on 9 May 1886 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred T. Thornton, a 22 year old oysterman, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Parker & Eliza Thornton and she was shown as Ida E. Daisey, age 16, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Wm. H. & Mary A. Daisy. They were married by S.U. Grimsley..¹ Alfred died in 1945.² His body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Thomas Thornton, 1863-1945, buried next to Ida E. Thornton..²

     Ida was born in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William H. Daisey and Mary E. Melvin. She married Alfred Thomas Thornton on 9 May 1886 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred T. Thornton, a 22 year old oysterman, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Parker & Eliza Thornton and she was shown as Ida E. Daisey, age 16, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Wm. H. & Mary A. Daisy. They were married by S.U. Grimsley..¹ Ida died in 1935.² Her body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ida E. Thornton, 1870-1935, buried next to Thomas Thornton..²

     Arena was born circa 1860 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Miles B. Thornton Sr. and Ebah 'Ebba' Hall. Arena was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Serina J. Thornton, age 9 in HH#TI193 headed by Miles B. Thornton, a 33 year old house keeper..² Arena was listed with her father in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Serena J. Thornton, a 19 year old daughter in a household headed by M.B. Thornton, a 38 year old oysterman..³ She married Benjamin P. Thornton on 7 December 1882 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin Thornton, age 22, the son of Parker & Eliza Thornton and she was shown as Arena Thornton, age 22, the daugher of Miles B. & Ebby Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

     Benjamin was born circa 1860 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Parker Thornton and Elizabeth Ann Birch. Benjamin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin Thornton, age 10 in HH#TI154 headed by Parker Thornton, a 44 year old oysterman..² Benjamin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin P. Thornton, a 17 year old son in a household headed by Parker Thornton, a 53 year old oysterman..³ He married Arena Jane 'Sarena' Thornton on 7 December 1882 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin Thornton, age 22, the son of Parker & Eliza Thornton and she was shown as Arena Thornton, age 22, the daugher of Miles B. & Ebby Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

     James was born in 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Robert J. Thornton and Margaret Taylor. James was listed with his father in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Thornton, age 10 and oystering in HH#AT116 headed by Robert Thornton, a 32 year old oysterman..² He married Sarah Ella Taylor on 2 March 1881 at Greenbackville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Thornton, a 22 year old oysterman, born in Acc Co & living in Greenbackville, the son of Robt & Marg't Thornton and she was shown as Ella Taylor, age 23, the daughter of Jno. & Mahala Taylor. They were married by W.L. Holmes..¹ James reported a birth on 6 January 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas H. Thornton reported the birth of his daughter Georganna Thornton..⁴ He married Mary Elizabeth Tull on 15 August 1883 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Thornton, a 23 year old widowed oysterman, born in Acc Co & living in Greenbackville, the son of Robt. & Margaret Thornton and she was shown as Mary Eliz'th Ward, a 32 year old widow, born in Worcester Co, MD & living in Greenbackville, the daughter of Jas. & Amanda Tull. They were married by T.M. Poulson..¹ James died in 1940.³ His body was interred at Union Franklin Cem, Wor Co, MD. His tombstone shows him as James T. Thornton, buried next to Mary E. Thornton..³

     Sarah was born circa 1858 at Worcester Co, MD.² She was the daughter of John Skinner Taylor and Mahala Townsend. She married James Thomas Thornton on 2 March 1881 at Greenbackville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Thornton, a 22 year old oysterman, born in Acc Co & living in Greenbackville, the son of Robt & Marg't Thornton and she was shown as Ella Taylor, age 23, the daughter of Jno. & Mahala Taylor. They were married by W.L. Holmes..² Sarah died on 19 March 1882 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah E. Thornton, who died of childbirth at the age of 24 years and 15 days. She was the daughter of John S. & Mahala Taylor, born in MD, a housekeeper and the wife of Thos. Thornton. Her mother gave the information..¹

     Mary was born in 1850 at Worcester Co, MD.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Tull and Amanda (-----). She married James Thomas Thornton on 15 August 1883 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Thornton, a 23 year old widowed oysterman, born in Acc Co & living in Greenbackville, the son of Robt. & Margaret Thornton and she was shown as Mary Eliz'th Ward, a 32 year old widow, born in Worcester Co, MD & living in Greenbackville, the daughter of Jas. & Amanda Tull. They were married by T.M. Poulson..¹ Mary died in 1923.² Her body was interred at Union Franklin Cem, Wor Co, MD. Her tombstone shows her as Mary E. Thornton, buried next to James T. Thornton..²

     James was born circa 1820. He married Amanda (-----) circa 1845.

     Amanda was born circa 1825. She married James Tull circa 1845.

     Julia was born on 15 January 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Elijah Russell and Charlotte Sharpley. She married James W. Thornton Jr. on 22 November 1892 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James W. Thornton Jr., a 22 year old oysterman, the son of Jas. W. Thornton Sr. & his wife Delilah and she was shown as Julia Russell, age 15, the daughter of Elijah & Charlotte Russell. They were married by J.F. Wooden..¹ Julia died on 24 January 1961 at age 84.² Her body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Julia M. Thornton, buried next to James W. Thornton..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1835. She married Samuel D. Melvin on 29 October 1856 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Samuel D. Melvin and Eilzabeth J. Broughton. No other information was given..¹

     Traney was born circa 1857 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Samuel (of James Sr.) Melvin and Elizabeth Taylor. Traney was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Fanny M. Melvin, age 3 in HH#1113 headed by Sam'l Melvin, age 46 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $50 & his wife Elizabeth, age 43..² She married John Holland (of K.) Thornton on 28 January 1877 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Thornton, a 20 year old sailor, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Kendal & Sarah Thornton and she was shown as Trany M. Melvin, age 16, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Sam'l & Eliz'th Melvin. They were married by R. Williamson..¹ Traney was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Frany M. Thornton, a 22 year old wife and housekeeper in a household headed by John Thornton, a 24 year old laborer..³

     Serena was born circa 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Nancy Taylor widow?. She married John Henry Thornton on 26 December 1882 at Conquest Chapel, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Thornton, a 20 year old laborer, the son of Wm. T. & Sally Thornton and she was shown as S. Ellen Taylor, age 21, the daughter of Nancy Taylor. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..¹ Serena reported a birth in January 1890 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Soprona Ella Thornton reported the birth of an unnamed son, who was shown as the son of John H. Thornton of W. and his wife Soprona Ella Thornton..² Serena reported a death on 25 January 1890 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Sopronia Thorton reported the death of an unnamed son, who died of la grippe at the age of 21 days..³

     Nancy was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. Nancy reported a birth on 6 December 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Nancy Taylor reported the birth of her granddaughter Georganna Thornton, who was shown as the daughter of John & Serena Thorton..¹

     Carrie was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of James (of J.) Thornton and Mary A. Hickman. Carrie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Metompkin Dist, South, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Carrie J. Thornton, a 15 year old daughter and at home in a househould headed by James Thornton, a 57 year old farmer..¹ She married John Samuel Hinman on 7 August 1887 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John S. Hinman, age 22 and boating, the son of John R. & Susan Hinman and she was shown as Carrie J. Thornton, age 23, the daughter of James & Mary Thornton. They were married by J.W. Norris..²