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     Lillian was born on 11 May 1897 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was the daughter of George C. Cherricks Sr. and Gazella Thornton. She married Ray Peters circa 1920.¹ Lillian died in 1937.² Her body was interred at Booth Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. According to Dr. Bill Burton, she died of cancer and her husband Ray Peters was in the Coast Guard..²

     Emma was born in 1878 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Thomas Thornton and Sarah J. Jones. She married Joseph K. Snead on 20 January 1895 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ Emma died in 1970.^2,3 Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.^2,1

     Susan was born in 1882 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married George C. Cherricks Jr. circa 1900.² Susan died in 1968.¹ Her body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Susan B. Cherricks, who is buried next to George C. Cherricks..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1902 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was the daughter of George C. Cherricks Jr. and Susan 'Susie' Bunting.

     Verona was born circa 1904 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was the daughter of George C. Cherricks Jr. and Susan 'Susie' Bunting.

     George was born circa 1906 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was the son of George C. Cherricks Jr. and Susan 'Susie' Bunting.

     Stewart was born on 22 January 1904 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Josiah Selby 'Joe' Baker and Priscilla Cherricks.

     Mary was born in 1897. She married Emory W. Cherricks circa 1920.¹ Mary died on 21 April 1975.¹

     Thelma was born circa 1921. She was the daughter of Emory W. Cherricks and Mary Elizabeth (-----).

     Elizabeth was born circa 1923. She was the daughter of Emory W. Cherricks and Mary Elizabeth (-----).

     Elizabeth was born in 1900. She was the daughter of Parker Munger Sr.. She married John Allen Cherricks circa 1916.² Elizabeth died in 1933.² Her body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Lula D. Cherricks, 1900-1933, who is buried next to J. Allen Cherricks..²

     Sadie was born in 1905.¹ She married John Allen Cherricks circa 1934.¹ Sadie died in 1971. According to Dr. Bill Burton, Sadie and her brother were orphaned at an early age and taken into different families and were not united until late in life. Sadie was taken in by the Roley family of Horntown and her brother, who survived her, lived in Baltimore, MD. His wife's name was Ann and they both came to the Public Health Hospital in Baltimore to visit Sadie frequently during her final illness. She died of cancer..¹ Her body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Robert was born on 12 October 1917 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of John Allen Cherricks and Elizabeth Delores 'Lula' Munger. He married Pauline Agnes Holland on 22 July 1942.² Robert died on 24 May 2001 at age 83.

     Parker was born circa 1870.

     Edward was born in 1899 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Parker Munger Sr.. Edward died in 1965.² His body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

     Ray was born in 1892. He married Lillian M. Cherricks circa 1920.¹ Ray died in 1966.² His body was interred at Mechanics-Daisey Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mannie was born on 27 September 1889 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² She was the daughter of George H. Hopkins and Jane (-----). She married George Thomas Thornton 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..¹ Mannie died on 7 April 1974 at age 84.² Her body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mannie A. Thorton, wife of George T. Thornton..³

     Thelma was born circa 1912 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was the son of George Thomas Thornton and Mannie A. Hopkins.

     Annie was born circa 1914 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was the daughter of George Thomas Thornton and Mannie A. Hopkins.

     Elmira was born in 1917 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of George Thomas Thornton and Mannie A. Hopkins.

     Emma was born circa 1920 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was the daughter of George Thomas Thornton and Mannie A. Hopkins. She married John Taylor circa 1940.

     Georgia was born circa 1922 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was the daughter of George Thomas Thornton and Mannie A. Hopkins.

     Elizabeth was born on 5 November 1887 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married John Nealy Thornton circa 1905.² Elizabeth died on 13 February 1942 at age 54.¹ Her body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Lizzie H. Thornton, 5 Nov 1887 - 13 Feb 1942, who is buried next to John N. Thornton..¹

     Snowden was born in 1908 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of John Nealy Thornton and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Hill. He married Ida Berry circa 1930.¹ Snowden died in 1986.² His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Snowden N. Thornton, 1908-1986..²

     William was born circa 1905 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Nealy Thornton and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Hill. He married Pausy Elane Killmon on 6 April 1925 at Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William C. Thornton, a 20 year old merchant, living on Chincoteague, the son of John N. & Lizzie Thornton and she was shown as Pausy Elane Killmon, age 19, living in Onancock, the daughter of Alonzo M. & Olivia Killmon..¹

     Annie was born in 1876 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John P. Lunn and Rachel E. McGee. She married Miles Kendell Thornton Jr. (wife Lewis or 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..¹ Annie died in 1953.² Her body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Annie L. Thornton, 1876-1953..²

     John was born circa 1851 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Rachel was born circa 1852 at Sussex Co, DE. She was the daughter of Jesse McGee. She married John P. Lunn on 6 May 1875 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John P. Jund, a 24 year old oysterman, born on Chincoteague Island, the son of Jas. & Elizabeth Lund and she was shown as Rachel E. McGee, age 23, born in Sussex Co, De, the daughter of Jesse & Lydia McGee. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

     Major was born on 14 July 1874 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of John J. Cherricks and Susan (-----). He married Ella Belle Cane Thornton 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..¹ Major died on 18 May 1905 at age 30.² His body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Major Cherricks, who is buried near Belle Cherricks Bodley..²

     Nelson was born in 1878 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of William B. Wimbrough and Delitta Ellen (-----). He married Elizabeth A. 'June Bug' Thornton 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..¹ Nelson died in 1962.² His body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Nelson M. "Tess" Wimbrow, who was buried next to Elizabeth T. Wimbrow..²