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     Emmons was born in 1874 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.³ He was the son of James Washington Thornton Sr. and Delilah Eliza Wimbrough. Emmons was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Emmons Thornton, a 6 year old son in a household headed by James W. Thornton, a 40 year old oyster planter..¹ He married Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Pruitt on 20 February 1901 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Emmons G. Thornton, a 26 year old oysterman, the son of James & Delia Thornton, and she was shown as Lizzie Pruitt, age 26, daughter of Sarah Pruitt..² Emmons was named in his father's obituary on 19 February 1908. He was shown as a son Emerson Thornton in the obituary of James Thornton..^4,5 Emmons died in 1949.³ His body was interred at Booth Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him Emmons Thorntons, who is buried next to Elizabeth Thronton..³

     Ella was born on 19 August 1877 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Evabel Cane Thornton, daughter of Jas. W. Thornton, Oysterman, and Delila Thornton. Her father gave the information..^1,2 She was the daughter of James Washington Thornton Sr. and Delilah Eliza Wimbrough. Ella was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eva B. Thornton, a 3 year old daughter in a household headed by James W. Thornton, a 40 year old oyster planter..³ She married Major Cherricks on 23 October 1896 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Major Cherricks, a 22 year old merchant, the son of J.J. & Susan Cherricks and she was shown as Ella B. Thornton, age 19, the daughter of James & Delila Thornton..⁴ Ella was named in her father's obituary on 19 February 1908. She was shown as a daughter Mrs. Belle Bodley in the obituary of James Thornton..⁵ She married (-----) Bodley circa 1910.² Ella died on 28 June 1971 at age 93.² Her body was interred at Mechanics-Daisey Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Belle Cherricks Bodley, 19 Aug 1877 - 28 Jun 1971, buried near Major Cherricks..²

     Henrietta was born on 16 October 1871 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Henrietta Thornton, daughter of Wm. J. Thornton, oysterman, and Eliz., born 16 Oct 1871. Her father gave the information. Another similar record shows her birth as 7 Jun 1872..² She was the daughter of William S. Thornton Jr. and Elizabeth C. Russell. She married Reuben Bishop on 15 May 1887 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Reuben Bishop, a 22 year old oysterman, the son Reuben Bishop and she was shown as Henrietta Thornton, age 16, the duaghter of William S. & Elizabeth Thornton. They were married by S.U. Grimsley..¹

     Reuben was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Reuben Bishop. He married Henrietta Thornton on 15 May 1887 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Reuben Bishop, a 22 year old oysterman, the son Reuben Bishop and she was shown as Henrietta Thornton, age 16, the duaghter of William S. & Elizabeth Thornton. They were married by S.U. Grimsley..¹

     Reuben was born circa 1835.

     Sarah was born circa 1858 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Parker Thornton and Elizabeth Ann Birch. Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah S. Thornton, age 12 in HH#TI154 headed by Parker Thornton, a 44 year old oysterman..¹ Sarah was listed with her brother in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah E. Thornton, a 22 year old house keeper in a household headed by Wm. H. Thornton, a 35 year old laborer. He was evidently her brother..²

     J.S. was born circa 1843 at Philadelphia, PA.¹ He was the son of Samule Camack and Margaret (-----). He married Hester Ann Thornton 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..¹

     Samule was born circa 1815. He married Margaret (-----) circa 1840.

     Margaret was born circa 1820. She married Samule Camack circa 1840.

     Cordelia was born circa 1861 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William S. Thornton Jr. and Sarah Lewis. Cordelia was listed with her father in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Cordelia J. Thornton, age 9 in HH#TI119 headed by William S. Thornton, a 31 year old oysterman..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1866 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William S. Thornton Jr. and Elizabeth C. Russell. Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah E. Thornton, age 4 in HH#TI119 headed by William S. Thornton, a 31 year old oysterman..¹ She married George Monger on 9 November 1881 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Monger, age 21, born & living in Acc Co, the son of James & Marthy Monger and she was shown as Sarah E. Thornton, age 16, the daughter of William & Elizabeth T. Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..²

     William was born circa 1869 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William S. Thornton Jr. and Elizabeth C. Russell. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William A. Thornton, age 1 in HH#TI119 headed by William S. Thornton, a 31 year old oysterman..¹

     Elizabeth was born in 1869 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.^1,2 She was the daughter of John D. Thornton and Elizabeth Williams. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann E. Thornton, age 1 in HH#TI65 headed by John J. Thornton, a 35 year old oysterman..¹ She married Joshua W. Williams on 27 December 1882 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua N. Williams Jr., an 18 year old oysterman, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Selby & Susan Williams and she was shown as Lizzie Thornton, age 16, born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Jno. & Elizabeth Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..³ Elizabeth died in 1918.² Her body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth Ann, buried next to Joshua W. Williams..²

     Rilley was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Richard Carpenter and Nancy Melson. Rilley was named in her father's will before 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rilley Carpenter in the will of Richard Carpenter..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Richard Carpenter and Nancy Melson. Nancy was named in her father's will before 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Nancy Carpenter in the will of Richard Carpenter..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1839 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Revel Carpenter and Elizabeth Bowen. Nancy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Carpenter, age 21 in HH#1290 headed by Revel Carpenter, a 48 year old carpenter..¹

     John was born circa 1843 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Revel Carpenter and Elizabeth Bowen. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Carpenter, a 17 year old oysterman in HH#1290 headed by Revel Carpenter, a 48 year old carpenter..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1847 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Revel Carpenter and Elizabeth Bowen. Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't Carpenter, age 13 in HH#1290 headed by Revel Carpenter, a 48 year old carpenter..¹

     Richard was born circa 1836 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Revel Carpenter and Elizabeth Bowen. He married Mary Jane Thornton on 22 November 1883 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Carpenter, a 47 year old widowed oysterman, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Revel & Eliz'th Carpenter and she was shown as Mary J. Hill, a 47 year old widow, the daughter of Wm. P. & Nancy Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

     John was born circa 1833 at Maryland.¹ He was the son of John Hill and Mary (-----). He married Mary Jane Thornton on 11 May 1854 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. A. Hill, a 21 year old seaman, born in MD & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Jno. & Molly Hill and she was show as Mary Jane Thornton, age 18, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter Wm. P. & Nancy Thornton. They were married at the residence of Robt. Watson by P. Bowdin..¹ John died before 22 November 1883.²

     Emily was born on 20 September 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Emily F. Thornton, daughter of Jas. Thornton, farmer, and wife Mary A. Her father gave the information..³ She was the daughter of James (of J.) Thornton and Mary A. Hickman. Emily was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emma Thornton, age 10 and attending school in HH#MT697 headed by James Thornton, a 50 year old farmer..¹ Emily died on 10 July 1878 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 17. She was shown as Emma Thornton, who died of consumption at the age of 18 years. She was the daughter of Jas. & Mary A. Thornton, born in Acc Co and an unmarried house keeper. Her father gave the information..²

     James was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James (of J.) Thornton and Mary A. Hickman. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Thornton, age 5 in HH#MT697 headed by James Thornton, a 50 year old farmer..¹

     Robert was born circa 1867 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Robert J. Thornton and Serena Jane Taylor. Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Thornton, age 3 in HH#AT116 headed by Robert Thornton, a 32 year old oysterman..¹

     Mary was born circa 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Woodson Brimer and Serena Jane Taylor. Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Brimer, age 9 in HH#AT116 headed by Robert Thornton, a 32 year old oysterman. Also listed was Surena Thornton, age 32 and keeping house, who was evidently her mother..¹

     Susie was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Capt. John Henry Thornton and Margaret 'Peggy' Claville. Susie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susie Thorton, age 2 in HH#AT52 headed by John Thorton, a 40 year old farmer..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Thornton, a 10 year old farm laborer in HH#AT256 headed by James Coard, a 45 year old farm laborer..¹

     Louisanna was born circa 1865 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Miles B. Thornton Sr. and Ebah 'Ebba' Hall. Louisanna was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Louisanna Thornton, age 5 in HH#TI193 headed by Miles B. Thornton, a 33 year old house keeper..¹ She married David Daisey Jr. on 25 August 1883 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Daisey Jr., a 19 year old oysterman, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Wm. H. Daisey and she was shown as Louesianna Thornton, age 18, the daughter of Miles B. & Eba Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..²

     John was born in 1868 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.^2,1 He was the son of Miles B. Thornton Sr. and Ebah 'Ebba' Hall. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Thornton, age 2 in HH#TI193 headed by Miles B. Thornton, a 33 year old house keeper..¹ John was listed with his father in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as (-----) Thornton, a 10 year old son in a household headed by M.B. Thornton, a 38 year old oysterman..³ He married Patience A. Thornton on 22 September 1888 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Thornton, a 19 year old oysterman, the son of John C. & Mary A. Tornton and she was shown as Patience Thornton, age 16, the daughter of Miles B. & Ebba Thornton. They were married by J.E. Bundick. (NOTE: In order to match the 1870 and 1880 census for both the bride and groom, the parents of this couple must have been switched on the marriage record.).⁴ John died in 1951.² His body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John T. Thornton (1868-1951), who is buried next to Patience A. Thornton..²

     Alecia was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Capt. John Henry Thornton and Margaret 'Peggy' Claville. Alecia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Sea Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Alecia Thornton, a 12 year old daughter and keeping house in a household headed by John Thornton, a 55 year old oyster planter..¹ She married Augustus Lee Taylor on 1 January 1886 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Augustus Lee Taylor, age 21 and Alicia Thornton, age 18. No other information was given..²

     Alice was born in 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Henry W. Lescallette on 27 June 1883 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as H.W. Lescallette, a 30 year old widowed mechanic, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Burgiss & Mary Ann Lescallette and she was shown as Alice B. Thornton, age 21, also born & living in Acc Co (not parents shown). They were married near Guildford Church by J.W. Hundley..² Alice died in 1931.¹ Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.¹