Person Page - 1220

     Henry was born in 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Burgiss Lescallette and Mary Ann (-----). He married Alice B. Thornton 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..¹ Henry died in 1924.² His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Burgiss was born circa 1825. He married Mary Ann (-----) circa 1850.

     Mary was born circa 1825. She married Burgiss Lescallette circa 1850.

     Joshua was born in 1866 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.³ He was the son of Selby Williams and Susan Lunn. He married Elizabeth Ann 'Lizzie' Thornton 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..² Joshua died in 1933.³ His body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Joshua W. Williams, buried next to Elizabeth A. Thornton & Beatrice Baker Gano Thornton..³

     David was born circa 1864 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of William H. Daisey and Mary E. Melvin. He married Louisanna Thornton 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..¹

     Hester was born circa 1848 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ She married William H. Thornton on 23 March 1872 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as William Thornton, age 21 and Hester MaGee, age 18. No other information was given..² Hester was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nellie M. Thornton, a 32 year old wife and house keeper, born in MD, in a household headed by Wm. H. Thornton, a 35 year old laborer..¹

     Lydia was born circa 1874 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William H. Thornton and Hester 'Nellie' or 'Hattie' McGee. Lydia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lydia A. Thornton, a 6 year old daughter in a household headed by Wm. H. Thornton, a 35 year old laborer..² She married William John Sharpley on 21 February 1892 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. John Sharpley, a 27 year old widowed oysterman, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of John W. & Eliz'th Sharpley and she was shown as Lydia A. Thornton, age 18, the daughter of Wm. H. & Hester Thornton. They were married by J.W. Turner..¹ Lydia died on 11 September 1895 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lidia Ann Thornton, who died of childbirth at the age of 21 years, 2 months & 27 days. She was the daughter of Wm. H. & Hattie M. Thornton, born on Chincoteague. J.S. Sharpley gave the information..³

     William was born circa 1865 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John W. Sharpley and Elizabeth Daisey. He married Lydia A. 'Liddie' Thornton on 21 February 1892 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. John Sharpley, a 27 year old widowed oysterman, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of John W. & Eliz'th Sharpley and she was shown as Lydia A. Thornton, age 18, the daughter of Wm. H. & Hester Thornton. They were married by J.W. Turner..¹

     James was born circa 1860 at New Jersey.¹ He was the son of John Morris and Catharine (-----). He married Margaret A. 'Mary Anna' Thornton on 6 April 1882 at Conquest Chapel, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James A. Morris, a 22 year old farmer, born in NJ and living in Acc Co, the son of John & Catharine Morris and she was shown as Maggie E. Thornton, age 23, the daughter of William & Sally Thornton. They were married near Conquest Chapel by Montcalm Oldham..¹

     John was born circa 1825. He married Catharine (-----) circa 1855.

     Catharine was born circa 1825. She married John Morris circa 1855.

     Manie was born circa 1862 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Parker Thornton and Elizabeth Ann Birch. She married William P. Bloxom on 12 June 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William P. Bloxom, a 19 year old oysterman, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Richard & Patience Bloxom and she was shown as Manie S. Thornton, age 18, the daughter of Parker & Eliza Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

     Joel was born on 17 September 1904 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Joel Corbin Onley and Virginia S. 'Jennie' Williams. He married Helen Evelyn Frazier on 16 June 1928 at San Antonio, Bexar Co, TX.¹ Joel died on 6 January 1970 at San Antonio, Bexar Co, TX, at age 65.¹ His body was interred at San Jose Memorial, San Antonio, TX.¹

     Helen was born on 21 August 1910 at Carrizo Springs, Dimmet Co, TX.¹ She married Joel Burton Onley Sr. on 16 June 1928 at San Antonio, Bexar Co, TX.¹ Helen died on 5 July 1995 at Oklahoma City, OK, at age 84.¹ Her body was interred at San Jose Memorial, San Antonio, TX.¹

     George was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of James Monger and Marthy (-----). He married Sarah E. Thornton 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..¹

     James was born circa 1830. He married Marthy (-----) circa 1855.

     Marthy was born circa 1830. She married James Monger circa 1855.

     Sebastian was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Sebastian Silverthorn II and Elizabeth (-----). Sebastian was named in his father's will on 7 October 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Sebastian Silverthorn in the will of Sebastian Silverthorn. He was evidently under the age of 21..²

     Arthur was born circa 1748 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Sebastian Silverthorn II and Elizabeth (-----). Arthur was named in his father's will on 7 October 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Arthur Silverthorn in the will of Sebastian Silverthorn. He was evidently under the age of 21..¹

     Anne was born circa 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Sebastian Silverthorn II and Elizabeth (-----). Anne was named in her father's will on 7 October 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Anne Silverthorn in the will of Sebastian Silverthorn. She was evidently under the age of 16.

.¹

     Thomas was born circa 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Sebastian Silverthorn II and Elizabeth (-----). Thomas was named in his father's will on 7 October 1751 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Silverthorn in the will of Sebastian Silverthorn. He was evidently under the age of 21..¹

     John was born circa 1702 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Sebastian Silverthorn I and Susanna Evans. John was named in his father's will on 1 January 1713 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Silverthorne in the will of Sebastian Silverthorne. He was to have the land & plantation where his father now lived and was named executor when he became age 21. He was to be tutored by William Williamson..¹

     Mary was born circa 1697 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Sebastian Silverthorn I and Susanna Evans. Mary was named in her father's will on 1 January 1713 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary in the will of Sebastian Silverthorne. Since she was the only child who did not have a tutor named in the will, she was evidenlty the eldest child and beyond school age..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1706 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Sebastian Silverthorn I and Sarah Evans. Sarah was named in her father's will on 1 January 1713 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sarah in the will of Sebastian Silverthorne. She and her brother Sebastian were to be tutored by friends James Kempe & Naomi his wife and Robert Mills..²

     Arthur was born circa 1675. Arthur died on 6 August 1706 at Potomac River, MD. "Being only in company with the subscriber, knocked overboard in Potomack River by boom on the sloop Diamond of Accomack County, about 4 o'clock on Sunday morning last past & drowned." Deposition of Charles Bayly..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1640. She married John Evans circa 1665. Sarah was named as administrator of an estate on 17 March 1695 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Sarah Evans, widow of said John Evans, was named to settle his estate. Gervas Baggaly was the security..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1680 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Evans and Sarah (-----). Sarah received land as a gift in 1693 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that John Evans deeded this land to his daughters; Grace and her husband Symon Smith were to have the western 200 acres for their lives and then it was to go to their son Symon, while his daughters Sarah and Susanna were to divide the remaining 450 acres..¹ She married Sebastian Silverthorn I circa 1705.¹

     Grace was born circa 1665 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Evans and Sarah (-----).

     Amanda was born on 14 February 1876 at First District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Amanda Williams, the daughter of Wm. H. (oysterman) & Rosa Williams. Her father gave the information..¹ She was the daughter of William Henry Williams and Rose Ann 'Rosey' Stant. Amanda died on 28 April 1880 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 4. She was shown as Amanda Williams, who was burned at the age of 4 years. She was the daughter of Wm. H. & Rosa A. Williams, born in Acc Co. Her mother gave the information..²

     Polly was born on 1 April 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Polly J. Williams, the daughter of Wm. W. (oysterman) & Rosey A. Williams. Her father gave the information..¹ She was the daughter of William Henry Williams and Rose Ann 'Rosey' Stant. Polly was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Williams, age 5 in HH#AT597 headed by William Williams, a 32 year old oysterman..² Polly was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Bay Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly J. Williams, a 14 year old daughter in HH#276 headed by W.H. Williams, a 42 year old oysterman..³ Polly died on 11 October 1888 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 23. She was shown as Polly J. Williams, who died of typhoid fever at the age of 22 years. She was the daughter of Wm. H. & Rosa A. Williams. She was born in Acc Co. Her father gave the information..⁴