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     William was born on 14 May 1881 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. L. Thornton, the son of Lemuel Y. (farmer) & Harriet F. Thornton. His father gave the information..^2,1 He was the son of Lemuel Y. Thornton and Harriet Frances Tindall. He married Lula May Bunting on 19 December 1900 at Atlantic, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Lawrence Thornton, a 20 year old farmer, the son of Lemuel Y. & Harriet F. Thornton and she was shown as Lula May Bunting, age 20, the daughter of George R. & Ellen H. Bunting..³ He married Sallie C. (-----) circa 1910.² William died on 27 January 1917 at age 35.² His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William Lawrence Thornton, who was buried next to Lula M. & Sallie C. Thornton..²

     Sallie was born in 1881 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William Lawrence Thornton circa 1910.¹ Sallie died in 1948.¹ Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstones shows her as Sallie C. Thornton, the 2nd wife of William L. Thornton..¹

     Lula was born on 17 September 1880 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of George Robert Bunting and Ellen Hester Justice. She married William Lawrence Thornton on 19 December 1900 at Atlantic, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Lawrence Thornton, a 20 year old farmer, the son of Lemuel Y. & Harriet F. Thornton and she was shown as Lula May Bunting, age 20, the daughter of George R. & Ellen H. Bunting..¹ Lula died on 16 May 1906 at age 25. She was shown as Mrs. Lawrence Thornton, who was survived by her husband and one child and a baby 4 weeks old..^2,3 Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Lula May Thornton, the 1st wife of William L. Thornton..²

     (-----) was born circa 1875. He married Ella Belle Cane Thornton circa 1910.¹

     Gordon was born circa 1865. He married Phoebe A. Thornton circa 1890.¹

     Nancy was born in 1871 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Daisey and Mary Andrews. She married George H. Thornton on 29 January 1898 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George H. Thornton, a 23 year old oysterman, the son of William H. & Hester M. Thornton and she was shown as Nancy M. Daisey, age 23, the daughter of James of J. & Mary Daisey..¹ Nancy died in 1951.² Her body was interred at Daisey Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Nancy M. Thornton, who is buried next to George H. Thornton..²

     Elizabeth was born in 1878 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Sarah Pruitt widow?. She married Emmons G. Thornton 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..¹ Elizabeth died in 1960.² Her body was interred at Booth Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth Thornton, wife of Emmons Thorntons..²

     Albert was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Julius C. Mears and Susan Jane Young. Albert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Albert Mears, age 5 in HH#699 headed by Julius C. Mears, a 29 year old farmer..¹ He married Nettie Tarr on 12 December 1888 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Albert F. Mears, age 34 and Nettie Tarr, age 22..²

     Annie was born on 12 June 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Annie M. Thornton, daughter of Lemuel Z. Thornton, farmer, and Harriet F. Thornton. Her father gave the information..² She was the daughter of Lemuel Y. Thornton and Harriet Frances Tindall. Annie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Sea Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Annie Thornton, a 6 month old daughter in a household headed by Lemuel Thornton, a 22 year old farmer..¹

     Miles was born on 4 September 1874 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Miles B. Thornton, son of Miles B. Thornton, oysterman, and Iba, born 25 Sep 1874. His father gave the information. His tombstone show 4 Sep 1874..^2,3 He was the son of Miles B. Thornton Sr. and Ebah 'Ebba' Hall. Miles was listed with his father in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as (-----) Thornton, a 5 year old son in a household headed by M.B. Thornton, a 38 year old oysterman..¹ He married Annie E. Lunn on 24 May 1896 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Miles Kendal Thornton, a 22 year old sailor, the son of Miles B. & Iby Thornton and she was shown as Annie E. Lunn, age 18, the daughter of John P. & Rachel Lunn..⁴ Miles died on 26 August 1952 at age 77.³ His body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Miles Kendell Thornton..³

     George was born circa 1879 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Holland (of K.) Thornton and Traney M. 'Fanny' Melvin. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Thornton, a 1 year old son in a household headed by John Thornton, a 24 year old laborer..¹

     Silvester died on 14 February 1865 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 0. Silvester was born on 14 February 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Silvester Thornton, who was deadborn on 14 Feb 1865, the son of John H. Thornton, sailor, and Marg. His father gave the information.. He was the son of Capt. John Henry Thornton and Margaret 'Peggy' Claville.

     William died on 27 December 1865 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 0. William was born on 27 December 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Thornton, deadborn, 27 Dec 1865, son of Wm. Thornton, farmer, and Emmay. His father gave the information.. He was the son of William (of G.) Thornton (Guilford) and Emeline 'Emma' Christopher.

     Charles was born on 2 January 1885 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Charles B. Thornton, son of John T. Thornton, famer, and Maggie Thornton. His father gave the information..^1,2 He was the son of John Thomas (of Jno.) Thornton and Margaret S. 'Maggie' Chesser. Charles died in 1959.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Charles C. Thornton, 1885-1959..²

     Charles was born on 7 February 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Charles H. Thornton, son of Miles B. Thornton, oysterman, and Maggy Thornton. His father gave the information.. He was the son of Miles B. Thornton Sr. and Maggie E. Bennett. He married Mamie J. Watkinson on 6 April 1904 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Charles H. Thornton, a 19 year old waterman, the son of Miles B. & Maggie E. Thornton and she was shown as Mamie J. Watkinson, age 18, the daughter of Cornelius S. & Julia A. Watkinson..² Charles died in 1970.³ His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.³

     Elizabeth was born on 1 April 1881 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz. Thornton, daughter of John J. Thornton, oysterman, and Mary A. Thornton. Her mother reported the information.. She was the daughter of John James Thornton and Mary Ann Bloxom. She married George S. Pusey on 6 December 1902 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George S. Pussey, a 25 year old divorced sailor, the son of John & Sallie Pussey and she was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, age 22, the daughter of John J. & Mary A. Thornton..²

     Elizabeth was born on 18 September 1882 at First District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz. A. Thornton, daughter of John Thos. & Comfort E. Thornton. Her mother gave the information..¹ She was the daughter of John Thomas Thornton and Elizabeth Comfort Andrews. She married Nelson M. 'Tess' Wimbrough on 26 September 1898 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Nelson M. Wimbrough, a 20 year old oysterman, the son of William & Delilla Wimbrough and she was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, age 16, the daughter of John T. & Comfort Thornton..² Elizabeth died in 1963.³ Her body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth T. Wimbrow, 1882-1963. The tombstone book also shows her as "June Bug", wife of Nelson M. Wimbrow..³

     Elmer was born on 9 September 1885 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Elmer Thornton, son of Jno. T. Thornton, oysterman, and Comfort Thornton, born 9 Sep 1885. His father gave the information. His tombstone shows 1884..² He was the son of John Thomas Thornton and Elizabeth Comfort Andrews. He married Virginia V. 'Vergie' Jester on 27 October 1904 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elmer Thornton, a 19 year old oysterman, the son of John T. & Comfort Thornton and she was shown Virginia Jester, age 18, the daughter of Daniel J. & Elizabeth Jester..³ Elmer died in 1952.⁴ His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Elmer C. Thornton, 1884-1952, who is buried next to Vergie V. Thornton..⁴

     Georganna was born on 6 December 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Georganna Thornton, the daughter of John Thornton, farmer, and Serena Thornton. Her grandmother Nancy Taylor gave the information.. She was the daughter of John Henry Thornton and Serena Ellen 'Ella' Taylor.

     Georganna was born on 6 January 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Georganna Thornton, the daughter of Thomas H. Thornton, farmer, and Ella Thornton. Her father gave the information.. She was the daughter of John Henry Thornton and Serena Ellen 'Ella' Taylor.

     John was born in 1882 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John C. Thornton, the son of John J. Thornton, oysterman, and Mary A. Thornton, born 6 Aug 1883. His father gave the information. His tombstone shows him as John B. Thornton, born 1882..¹ He was the son of John James Thornton and Mary Ann Bloxom. John died in 1963.² His body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John B. Thornton, 1882-1963..^3,2

     John was born on 6 December 1888 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Thornton, the son of Wm. H. Thornton, oysterman, and Hester Thornton, born 23 Oct 1886. His father gave the information. His tombstone shows 6 Dec 1888..^1,3 He was the son of William H. Thornton and Hester 'Nellie' or 'Hattie' McGee. He married Maggie E. Marvel on 1 February 1911 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Thornton, a 23 year old oysterman, the son of William H. & Hester Thornton and she was shown as Maggie E. Marvel, age 24, the daughter of Robert B. & Lizzie Marvel..² John died on 7 March 1962 at age 73.³ His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John E. Thornton, 6 Dec 1888 - 7 Mar 1962, VA Surfman, US Coast Guard, buried near Maggie Thornton..³

     John was born on 25 May 1879 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Thornton, the son of John Thos. Thornton, oysterman, and Sarah J. Thornton. Aunt Ellen J. Clayville gave the information.. He was the son of John Thomas Thornton and Sarah J. Jones.

     John was born on 18 March 1882 at First District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John K. Thornton, the son of Jno. J. Thronton of K., oysterman, and Frany A. Thornton. His father gave the information.. He was the son of John Holland (of K.) Thornton and Traney M. 'Fanny' Melvin.

     John was born on 1 April 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Thornton, the son of Jno. T. Thornton, oysterman, and Comfort his wife. His mother gave the information. Accorcing to Dr. Bill Burton, he was know as John Nealy Thornton..^2,3 He was the son of John Thomas Thornton and Elizabeth Comfort Andrews. He married Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Hill circa 1905.⁴ John died on 8 December 1956 at age 73.³ His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John N. Thornton, who was buriend near Lizzie N. Thronton..³

     (son_of_James.T.) was born on 19 March 1882 at First District, Acc Co, VA. He was show as an unnamed Thornton, deadborn, the son of James T. and Sarah A. Thornton. His grandmother Mahaly Taylor gave the information..¹ He was the son of James Thomas Thornton and Sarah Ella Taylor.

     (dau_of_John.T.) was born on 3 January 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as an unnamed Thornton, the daughter of John T. (oysterman) & Maggie Thornton. Her mother gave the information.. She was the daughter of John Thomas (of Jno.) Thornton and Margaret S. 'Maggie' Chesser.

     (dau_of_John.J.of_K.) was born on 29 November 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as an unnamed Thornton, daughter of Jno. J. Thornton of K. (oysterman) & Fanny his wife. Her mother gave the information.. She was the daughter of John Holland (of K.) Thornton and Traney M. 'Fanny' Melvin.

     (dau_of_Wm.P.) was born on 9 February 1885 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as an unnamed Thornton, the daughter of Wm. P. Thornton Jr. (oysterman) & Mary E., his wife. Her father gave the information.. She was the daughter of William P. Thornton Jr. and Mary E. Melvin.

     (dau_of_John.W.) was born on 10 November 1886 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as an unnamed Thornton, the daughter of John W. Thronton (farmer) & Sally his wife. Her mother gave the information.. She was the daughter of John William Thornton and Sallie A. Matthews.