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     (son_of was born on 2 October 1886 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an unnamed Thornton, the son of Alfred T. (oysterman) & Alice D. Thornton. His mother gave the information.. He was the son of Alfred Thomas Thornton and Alice D. Ewell.

     Virginia was born on 13 December 1882 at First District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia Thornton, the daughter of John T. Thornton of Jno. (farmer) & his wife Maggie S. Thornton, born 13 Dec 1882. Her father gave the information. Her tombstone shows 1881..² She was the daughter of John Thomas (of Jno.) Thornton and Margaret S. 'Maggie' Chesser. Virginia died in 1960.² Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Jennie M. Thornton, 1881-1960..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1860. She married Noah P. Thornton Sr. circa 1883.

     William was born in 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. Thornton, the son of Noah (oysterman) & Elizabeth Thornton, born 4 Oct 1885. His grandmother Eliz. Chericks gave the information. He was also shown as Wm. H. Thornton, the son of Noah (oysterman) & Lizzie Thornton, 10 Sep 1886. His father reported the information. His tombstone shows 1884..^1,3 He was the son of Noah P. Thornton Sr. and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' (-----). He married Lydia May Daisey on 22 July 1904 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William H. Thornton, a 19 year old oysterman, the son of Noah & Lizzie Thornton and she was shown as Lydia Daisey, age 16, the daughter of William P. & Mary A. Daisey..² His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William H. Thornton, 1884-____..³

     William was born on 20 March 1886 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. J. Thornton, the son of John J. (oysterman) & Mary A. Thornton. His father gave the information.. He was the son of John James Thornton and Mary Ann Bloxom. He married Abbie J. Mason on 9 August 1912 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William James Thornton, a 24 year old oysterman, the son of John J. & Mary A. Thornton and she was shown as Abba Mason, age 15, the daughter of George & Charlotte Mason..² William died in 1935.³ His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William J. Thornton, 1886-1935, who is buried near Abbie J. Thornton..³

     Alice was born on 12 April 1895 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Alice Ida Thornton, the daughter of Miles B. (oysterman) & Maggie Thornton. Her mother gave the information.. She was the daughter of Miles B. Thornton Sr. and Maggie E. Bennett. She married John S. Finney on 2 September 1909 at Wachapreague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John S. Finney, a 44 year old widowed farmer, the son of Alfred W. & Mary A. Finney and she was shown as Alice I. Thornton, age 15, the daughter of Miles B. & Maggie E. Thornton..²

     David was born on 10 January 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as David Thornton, the son of John H. (farmer) & Ella Thornton. His mother gave the information..¹ He was the son of John Henry Thornton and Serena Ellen 'Ella' Taylor. David died on 10 July 1887 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 0. He was shown as David Thornton, who died of chol. inf. at the age of 6 days old. The was the son of John H. & Ella Thornton, born in Acc Co. His mother gave the informtion..²

     David was born on 1 September 1895 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David P. Thornton, the son of John T. of Miles (oysterman) & Patience Thornton. His mother gave the information.. He was the son of John T. 'Fiddling Jack' Thornton and Patience A. Thornton.

     Dora was born on 26 May 1893 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Dora Thornton, the daughter of Wm. T. (oysterman) & Mary E. Thornton. Her father gave the information.. She was the daughter of William P. Thornton Jr. and Mary E. Melvin. She married Sidney J. Hill on 27 December 1907 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Sidney J. Hill, an 18 year old oysterman, the son of Daniel & Mary A. Hill and she was shown as Dora Thornton, age 17, the daughter of William P. & Mary E. Thornton. They were married at the Methodist Ep. Parsonage..²

     Duray was born on 14 June 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Duray H. Thornton, the son of Wm. E. (oysterman) & Amanda Thornton. His mother gave the information..² He was the son of William E. 'Bud' Thornton and Amanda S. Kelly. Duray died on 10 September 1887 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 0. He was shown as Duray Thornton, who died of consumption at the age of 5 months, 15 days. He was the son of Wm. & Amanda Thornton. His mother gave the information..³

     Edward was born on 10 May 1896 at Justisville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd A. Thornton, the son of Calhoun J. (oysterman) & Willie F. Thornton. His mother gave the information.. He was the son of Calhoun Jackson Thornton and Willie F. Bundick. Edward died in 1931.^2,3 His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.^2,3

     Edward was born on 5 October 1890 at First District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward P. Thornton, born 5 Nov 1890, the son of John Thos. (oysterman) & Comfort Thornton. His father gave the information. His tombstone shows 5 Oct 1890..¹ He was the son of John Thomas Thornton and Elizabeth Comfort Andrews. Edward died on 20 April 1940 at age 49.² His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Edward T. Thornton, 5 Oct 1890 - 20 Apr 1940, who is buried next to John N. Thornton..²

     Elmer was born on 24 April 1888 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elmer L. Thornton, the son of Sylvester L. (farmer) & Florence Thornton. His mother gave the information.. He was the son of Sylvester Lee Thornton and Florence E. Chesser.

     Elsie was born on 24 August 1896 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elsie Thornton, the daughter of Wm. P. (oysterman) & Mary E. Thornton. Her father gave the information.. She was the daughter of William P. Thornton Jr. and Mary E. Melvin.

     G. was born on 12 November 1890 at First District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as G. Thornton, the son of Lemuel Y. (farmer) & Harriet F. Thornton. His father gave the information.. He was the son of Lemuel Y. Thornton and Harriet Frances Tindall.

     George was born in August 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Thornton, the son of John T. (oysterman) & Comfort Thornton. His father gave the information..¹ He was the son of John Thomas Thornton and Elizabeth Comfort Andrews.

     George was born on 14 February 1888 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Thos. Thornton, the son of John Thos. (oysterman) & Comfort Thornton. His father gave the information.. He was the son of John Thomas Thornton and Elizabeth Comfort Andrews. He married Mannie A. Hopkins on 15 March 1908 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Thornton, a 20 year old oysterman, the son of John T. & Comfort Thornton and she was shown as Manie Hopkins, age 18, the daughter of George H. & Jane Hopkins..² George died on 7 November 1957 at age 69.³ His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George T. Thornton, 1888-1957, who is buried next to Mannie A. Thornton..⁴

     Harriet was born on 2 October 1888 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet Thornton, the daughter of Noah (oysterman) & Elizabeth Thornton. Her mother gave the information.. She was the daughter of Noah P. Thornton Sr. and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' (-----).

     Harriet was born on 7 January 1890 at First District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet M. Thornton, the daughter of Sylvester L. (farmer) & Florence Thornton.. She was the daughter of Sylvester Lee Thornton and Florence E. Chesser. She married George D. Nock on 29 April 1906 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George D. Nock, a 22 year old mason, the son of Jackson L. & May Nock and she was shown as Hattie M. Thornton, age 17, the daughter of Sylvester L. & Florence Thornton..²

     Herbert was born on 6 April 1893 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Herbert F. Thornton, the son of A.T. (farmer) & Alice D. Thornton. His father gave the infomation..¹ He was the son of Alfred Thomas Thornton and Alice D. Ewell.

     Joseph was born on 16 April 1896 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph S. Thornton, the son of Benj. P. (oysterman) & Sarena Jane Thornton. His mother gave the information.. He was the son of Benjamin P. Thornton and Arena Jane 'Sarena' Thornton.

     Laura was born on 26 October 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Laura M. Thornton, the daughter of Wm. P. (oysterman) & Mary Thornton. Her mother gave the infomation.. She was the daughter of William P. Thornton Jr. and Mary E. Melvin. She married Eba Birch on 1 September 1903 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Eba Birch, a 21 year old oysterman, the son of David H. & Mary Birch and she was shown as Laura M. Thornton, age 17, the daughter of William P. & Mary Thornton..²

     Henry was born on 2 October 1893 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lee Thornton, the son of James Jr. (oysterman) & Julia Thornton. His father gave the information.. He was the son of James W. Thornton Jr. and Julia M. Russell.

     Charlotte was born on 22 January 1896 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lottie D. Thornton, the daughter of Jas. Junior (oysterman) & Julia Thornton. Her mother gave the information.. She was the daughter of James W. Thornton Jr. and Julia M. Russell. She married Charlie W. Collins circa 1925.^2,3 Her body was interred at Red Mens Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.³

     Martha was born on 30 December 1894 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Martha J. Thornton, the daughter of Jas. L. (farmer) & Sarah C. Thornton. Her grandmother Mrs. Mary Thornton gave the information.. She was the daughter of James E.L. Thornton and Sarah C. Jenkins. She married John Tom Justice on 24 March 1917 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Justis, a 25 year old farmer, the son of William M....... & Lidia S. Justis and she was shown as Martha J. Thornton, age 22, the daughter of James L. & Lidia S. Thornton..² Martha died in 1958.³ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Martha Jane Justice, wife of John Tom Justice..³

     Maggie was born circa 1870. She married Samuel W. Thornton circa 1892.

     Mary was born on 12 October 1893 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Thornton, the daughter of Samuel (farmer) & Maggie E. Thornton. Her father gave the information.. She was the daughter of Samuel W. Thornton and Maggie E. (-----). Mary died in February 1902 at age 8. She was shown as a daughter Ethel Thornton in her obituary of this date..²

     Mollie was born on 23 June 1893 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mollie Thornton, the daughter of Jno. W. (oysterman) & Ella Thornton. Her mother gave the information.. She was the daughter of John Henry Thornton and Serena Ellen 'Ella' Taylor.

     Morrell was born on 25 January 1896 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Morrell G. Thornton, the son of Alfred T. (farmer) & Alice L. Thornton. His father gave the information.. He was the son of Alfred Thomas Thornton and Alice D. Ewell.

     Nancy was born on 25 September 1892 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy P. Thornton, the daughter of Miles B. (oysterman) & Maggie E. Thornton. Her father gave the information.. She was the daughter of Miles B. Thornton Sr. and Maggie E. Bennett. She married Southey M. Bell on 24 December 1907 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Southey M. Bell, a 26 year old oyster planter, the son of James W. & Sherdassin(?) Bell and she was shown as Nancy C. Thornton, age 16, the daughter of Miles B. & Maggie E. Thornton..²