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     Joseph was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Catharine Thornton on 15 May 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Elisha Fitzgerald was the security on the M.L.B. of Joseph Staten, minor, and Catherine Thornton. They were married 2 days later on 17 May 1806..¹

     Catharine was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Joseph Staton on 15 May 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Elisha Fitzgerald was the security on the M.L.B. of Joseph Staten, minor, and Catherine Thornton. They were married 2 days later on 17 May 1806..¹

     Jane was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Joshua Russell circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Joshua Russell and Jane Thornton. The record was not dated, but based on its location in the records it was about 1790..¹

     Joshua was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Jane Thornton circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Joshua Russell and Jane Thornton. The record was not dated, but based on its location in the records it was about 1790..¹

     Henry was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary Ann Thornton on 15 May 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Henry Truitt and Mary Ann Thornton. No other information was given..¹

     Mary was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Henry Truitt on 15 May 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Henry Truitt and Mary Ann Thornton. No other information was given..¹

     Henry was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Phoebe Thornton on 9 August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Daniel Jones was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Sharply and Pheebe Thornton..¹

     Phoebe was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Henry Sharpley on 9 August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Daniel Jones was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Sharply and Pheebe Thornton..¹

     Polly was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Jonathan Stanford on 12 July 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. James Thornton was the security on the M.L.B. of Jonathan Stanford and Polly Thornton..¹

     Jonathan was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Polly Thornton on 12 July 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. James Thornton was the security on the M.L.B. of Jonathan Stanford and Polly Thornton..¹

     Sally was born circa 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Jonathan Thornton and Sally Ross. She married James Whealton on 14 February 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. John Massey was the security on the M.L.B. of James Whealton of Jno. and Sally Thornton of Jonathan Thornton, who gave consent..¹

     James was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of John Whealton. He married Sally Thornton on 14 February 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. John Massey was the security on the M.L.B. of James Whealton of Jno. and Sally Thornton of Jonathan Thornton, who gave consent..¹

     Sally was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Thornton circa 1810. She married Jesse Gladding on 16 May 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Peter Hack was the security on the M.L.B. of Jesse Gladding and Sally Thornton, widow of John..¹

     John was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sally (-----) circa 1810. John died before 16 May 1814. It was on this date that Peter Hack was the security on the M.L.B. of Jesse Gladding and Sally Thornton, widow of John..¹

     John was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Tunnell was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William Thornton and Margaret Taylor. Tunnell was named as an heir on 14 October 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Tunnell Thornton, a boy bound to me, in the will of Joshua Thornton..² He married Susanna Taylor on 26 March 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. George Window of Robt. and Adkins Matthews of Elias were the securities on the M.L.B. of Tunnell Thornton of William dec'd and Susanna Taylor of John..¹

     Susanna was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Taylor. She married Tunnell Thornton on 26 March 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. George Window of Robt. and Adkins Matthews of Elias were the securities on the M.L.B. of Tunnell Thornton of William dec'd and Susanna Taylor of John..¹

     John was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Mary was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William (of Edw'd) Thornton.

     Eliza was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Joshua William Thornton (II) and Polly Delastatius. Eliza was named in her father's will on 14 October 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Eliza Ann Thornton in the will of Joshua Thornton..¹

     Polly was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Joshua William Thornton (II) on 27 July 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. Walter Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of Joshua Thornton and Polly Delastatius..¹

     Mary was born circa 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Wessells Sr. and Egnatia 'Nasha' (-----). She married Joshua Thornton (I) circa 1785. Mary was named in her father's will on 2 November 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Her daughters Betsy, Hessy and Rachel Thornton were named as granddaughters in the will of William Wessells..¹ Mary was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Molly Thornton, over age 45. Listed with were 1 male, age 0-10; 1 male, age 16-26; 1 female, age 10-16; and 1 female, age 26-45..² Mary was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Molly Thornton, over age 45. Listed with her were 2 males, age 16-26; and 2 females, age 10-16..² She made a will on 9 December 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Mary W. Thornton. To grandson Meshack Matthews ... & Negro woman Esther & ... To granddaughter Mary W. Matthews ... To granddaughter Margaret Matthews ... To Levin Matthews, the son of Evans, $20. The remainder to be sold & the money to my 3 grandchildren. Friend James White Extr. Witt: Elijah Hinman, Moses W. Hinman & George Matthews..³ Mary died in January 1821.³ Mary's will was probated on 29 January 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. John S. Bundick & Jacob Warner securities..³

     Esther was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Joshua Thornton (I) and Mary 'Molly' Wessells. Esther was named in her grandfather's will on 2 November 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Hessy Thornton in the will of William Wessells. She was named along with Betsy & Rachel Thornton, who were all named as his granddaughters..² She made a will on 8 September 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. To Joshua Thornton my Negro girl Peggy & when she is of lawful age then to be free. To Egnasha Bird ... To Mamy ... To Rebecca Russell ... To my sister Betty Mathuos [Matthews?] ... & £10. To Joshua Thornton, James Thornton & David Thornton all the money in the hands of the Extr. Joshua William Thornton Jr. Extr. Witt: William Thornton & William Thornton..¹ Esther chose a guardian on in 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Hesse Thornton, daughter of Joshua, choose a guardian..³ Esther died in February 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Esther's will was probated on 29 February 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. William Thornton security..¹

     Meshack was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Levin (George?) Matthews and Elizabeth 'Betty' Thornton. Meshack was named in his grandmother's will on 9 December 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Meshack Matthews in the will of Mary W. Thornton..¹

     Mary was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Levin (George?) Matthews and Elizabeth 'Betty' Thornton. Mary was named in her grandmother's will on 9 December 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Mary W. Matthews in the will of Mary W. Thornton..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Levin (George?) Matthews and Elizabeth 'Betty' Thornton. Margaret was named in her grandmother's will on 9 December 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Margaret Matthews in the will of Mary W. Thornton..²

     William was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Joshua Thornton (I). He married Margaret Taylor on 19 July 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as William Thornton and Margaret Taylor..² William died circa 1807. Tunnell Thornton, orphan of Wm. Thronton, was bound to Joshua Thornton in 1808..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Thornton on 19 July 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as William Thornton and Margaret Taylor..¹

     Euphemia was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Thornton and Margaret Taylor. Euphemia was named in her uncle's will on 14 October 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Euphamy R. Thornton and given £10 in the will of Joshua Thornton..¹ She married Henry Thornton on 27 June 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. David Watts and George P. (-----) were the securities on the M.L.B. of Henry Thornton of Mary and Euphemia Thornton..²

     Martha was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Thomas Thornton circa 1750. Martha was named as administrator of an estate on 27 January 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Martha Thornton was named to settle the estate of Thomas Thornton. Samuel Bevans & William Patterson were the securities..¹