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     Elton was born circa 1889 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was the son of John Holland (of K.) Thornton and Traney M. 'Fanny' Melvin.

     Robert was born circa 1884 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was the son of John Holland (of K.) Thornton and Traney M. 'Fanny' Melvin.

     Russell was born in 1900 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of James W. Thornton Jr. and Julia M. Russell. He married Nellie B. (-----) circa 1925.² Russell died in 1979.² His body was interred at Mechanics-Daisey Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Russell S. Thornton, buried next to Nellie B. Thornton..²

     Sewell was born circa 1907 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was the son of James W. Thornton Jr. and Julia M. Russell.

     Juliet was born circa 1906 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was the daughter of James W. Thornton Jr. and Julia M. Russell. She married Harvey McGee circa 1925.¹

     Harvey was born circa 1905. He married Juliet M. Thornton circa 1925.¹

     Wilson was born in 1912 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² He was the son of James W. Thornton Jr. and Julia M. Russell. He married Eloise J. (-----) circa 1935.² Wilson died in 1987.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Wilson M. Thornton, husband of Eloise J. Thornton..²

     Ella was born circa 1910 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was the daughter of James W. Thornton Jr. and Julia M. Russell.

     Charlie was born in 1890 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Charlotte D. 'Lottie' Thornton circa 1925.^2,1 Charlie died in 1956.¹ His body was interred at Red Mens Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Nellie was born in 1900 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She married Russell S. Thornton circa 1925.¹ Her body was interred at Mechanics-Daisey Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Eloise was born in 1915 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Wilson M. Thornton circa 1935.¹ Eloise died in 1993.¹ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Eloise J. Thornton, wife of Wilson M. Thornton..¹

     Polly was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Kendall Thornton and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Read. She married Robert (of_Robt.) Watson on 19 June 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Robert Watson of Rob't and Polly Thornton of Kendall. They were married by David Watts..¹

     Robert was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Polly Thornton on 19 June 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Robert Watson of Rob't and Polly Thornton of Kendall. They were married by David Watts..¹

     Jesse was born circa 1825.

     David was born on 1 September 1895 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was the son of John T. 'Fiddling Jack' Thornton and Patience A. Thornton. David died on 26 September 1895 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA, at age 0. He was shown as David B. Thornton, who died of unknown cases at the age of 25 days. He was the son of Jas. T. & Patience Thornton, born on Chincoteague Island. His father gave the information..¹

     Elicia was born in October 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Thomas James Thornton and Maria Johnson. Elicia died on 16 November 1865 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 0. She was shown as Elicia J. Thornton, who died of the croup at the age of 1 month. She was the daughter of Thos. & M. Thornton, born in Acc Co. Her father gave the information..

     Eliza was born circa April 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William S. Thornton Jr. and Elizabeth C. Russell. Eliza died in July 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Thornton, who died of unknown cases at the age of 3 months. She was the daughter of Wm. S. Thornton. Her father gave the information..

     George was born in January 1854 at Seaside, Acc Co, VA. He was the son of William T. Thornton and Sarah 'Sally' Killmon. George died on 30 September 1854 at Seaside, Acc Co, VA, at age 0. He was shown as Geo. A. Thornton, who died of unknown causes at the age of 9 months old. He was the son of Wm. T. Thornton, who gave the information..

     Sally was born in 1854 at Seaside, Acc Co, VA. She was the daughter of William T. Thornton and Sarah 'Sally' Killmon. Sally died on 1 May 1855 at Seaside, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally A. Thornton, who died of unknown causes at the age of 1 year. She was the daughter of Wm. T. Thornton. She was born and died on the Seaside and her father gave the information..

     Benjamin was born on 24 March 1874 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Benjamin J. Gardner and Amanda Elizabeth 'Lizzie' East. Benjamin was listed with his mother in the census of in 1880 at Onancock, Lee District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as B.F. Gardner, age 6 in a house hold headed by J.W. Gladding, a 48 year old farmer. Also listed was A.E. Gladding, a 36 year old wife, who was evidently his mother..³ He married Maggie T. Savage on 25 November 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin F. Gardner, a 20 year old farmer, the son of Benj. F. & Eliz'th Gardner and she was shown as Maggie T. Savage, age 17, the daughter of Robert T. & Eliz'th Savage. They were married by A.J. Reamy..¹ Benjamin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ben. F. Gardner, the head of HH#249, a 48 year old truck farmer. Listed with him were the following Gardners: Maggie, a 42 year old wife; Arthur, a 24 year old son; Eva, a 14 year old daughter; Melvin, a 12 year old son; Vernon, a 10 year old son; John, a 6 year old son; and Jaunita, a 4 5/12 year old daughter. Also listed was Elizabeth Savage, a 73 year old mother-in-law..⁴ Benjamin died on 12 May 1924 at age 50.² His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as B.F. Gardner, 24 Mar 1874 - 12 May 1924..²

     Maggie was born in 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Robert Thomas 'R.T.' Savage and Elizabeth R. Barnes. Maggie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Onancock, Lee District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as M.T. Savage, a 4 year old daughter in a household headed by R.T. Savage, a 41 year old farmer..³ She married Benjamin F. Gardner on 25 November 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin F. Gardner, a 20 year old farmer, the son of Benj. F. & Eliz'th Gardner and she was shown as Maggie T. Savage, age 17, the daughter of Robert T. & Eliz'th Savage. They were married by A.J. Reamy..¹ Maggie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1920 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maggie Gardner, a 42 year old wife in HH#249 headed by Ben. F. Gardner, a 48 year old truck farmer..⁴ Maggie was listed with her son in the census of in 1930 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maggie Gardner, a 53 year old mother in HH#172 headed by Belvin A. Gardner, a 22 year old truck farmer..⁵ Maggie died in 1936.² Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Maggie S. Gardner, 1877 - 1936..²

     Robert was born in 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Mary Savage widow?. Robert was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Savage, a 20 year old day laborer in HH#703 headed by Mary Savage, age 50 and spinning..¹ Robert was listed with his mother in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robt. T. Savage, age 30 and farming with personal property valued at $150, in HH#LM25 headed by Mary Savage, age 60 and keeping house..³ He married Elizabeth R. Barnes on 25 March 1874 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert T. Savage, a 34 year old single farmer, the son of Henry Savage and she was shown as Elizabeth R. Barnes, age 27, the daughter of Arthur & Annie Barnes. They were married by O. Littleton..⁴ Robert reported a death on 2 February 1875 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that R.T. Savage reported the death of his mother Mary Savage, who died of dropsy at the age of 64 years. She was shown as the wife of Thos. Savage..⁵ Robert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Onancock, Lee District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as R.T. Savage the head of a house hold, a 41 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Savages: Eliza, a 36 year old wife and keeping house; Jno., a 10 year old son and at school; M.S., a 5 year old daughter; and M.T., a 4 year old daughter..⁶ Robert died in 1916.² His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as R. Thomas Savage, husband of Elizabeth R. Savage..²

     Elizabeth was born in 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Arthur Barnes and Anna M. 'Annie' Ayres. Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Barnes, age 14 in HH#159 headed by Arthur Barnes, a 48 year old farmer..³ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Barnes, age 22 in HH#LM608 headed by Arthur Barnes, a 58 year old farmer. Also listed were William Barnes, age 3 and John Barnes, age 1, who were evidently her children..⁴ She married Robert Thomas 'R.T.' Savage on 25 March 1874 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert T. Savage, a 34 year old single farmer, the son of Henry Savage and she was shown as Elizabeth R. Barnes, age 27, the daughter of Arthur & Annie Barnes. They were married by O. Littleton..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Onancock, Lee District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Savage, a 36 year old wife and house keeper in a household headed by R.T. Savage, a 41 year old farmer. Also listed was a Jno. Savage, age 10, who was evidently her son, born before her marriage to R.T. Savage. This would be the same as the John Barnes, age 1, who was in the household with her in 1870..⁵ Elizabeth was listed with her daughter in the census of in 1920 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Savage, a 73 year old mother-in-law in HH#249 headed by Ben. F. Gardner, a 48 year old truck farmer. Also listed was Maggie Gardner, a 42 year old wife, who was evidently her daughter..⁶ Elizabeth died in 1930.² Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born on 18 September 1913 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Benjamin F. Gardner and Maggie T. Savage. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1920 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Gardner, a 6 year old son in HH#249 headed by Ben. F. Gardner, a 48 year old truck farmer..³ John was listed with his brother in the census of in 1930 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Johnie Gardner, a 16 year old brother in HH#172 headed by Belvin A. Gardner, a 22 year old truck farmer..¹ He married Mary Theresa Daggett circa 1955. John died on 17 February 1967 at age 53.⁴ His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John W. Gardner, 18 Sep 1913 - 17 Feb 1967..⁴

     Margaret was born in 1960 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD. She was the daughter of John W. 'Johnie' Gardner and Mary Theresa Daggett.

     Arthur was born circa 1896 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Benjamin F. Gardner and Maggie T. Savage. Arthur was listed with his parents in the census of in 1920 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur Gardner, a 24 year old son in HH#249 headed by Ben. F. Gardner, a 48 year old truck farmer..¹

     Eva was born circa 1906 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Benjamin F. Gardner and Maggie T. Savage. Eva was listed with her parents in the census of in 1920 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eva Gardner, age 14 in HH#249 headed by Ben. F. Gardner, a 48 year old truck farmer..¹ She married Edward B. White on 29 December 1921 at Keller, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward B. White, a 24 year old farmer, born in Acc Co & living in Belle Haven, the son of Edward & Rebecca White and she was shown as Eva Sue Gardner, age 16, born in Acc Co & living in Melfa, the daughter of Benjamin F. & Maggie T. Gardner..²

     Belvin was born in 1907 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Benjamin F. Gardner and Maggie T. Savage. Belvin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1920 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Melvin Gardner, a 12 year old son in HH#249 headed by Ben. F. Gardner, a 48 year old truck farmer..¹ Belvin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1930 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Belvin A. Gardner, the head of HH#172, a 22 year old truck farmer. Listed with him were the following Gardners: Maggie, a 53 year old mother; Johnie, a 16 year old brother; Vernon, a 21 year old brother; and Jaunita, a 13 year old sister..³ Belvin died in 1946.² His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Belvin A. Garnder, 1907 - 1946..²

     Vernon was born in 1908 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Benjamin F. Gardner and Maggie T. Savage. Vernon was listed with his parents in the census of in 1920 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Vernon Gardner, a 10 year old son in HH#249 headed by Ben. F. Gardner, a 48 year old truck farmer..¹ Vernon was listed with his brother in the census of in 1930 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Vernon Gardner, a 21 year old brother and farm laborer in HH#172 headed by Belvin A. Gardner, a 22 year old truck farmer..³ He married Margaret S. (-----) circa 1930.² Vernon died in 1958.² His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Vernon F. Gardner, husband of Margaret S. Garnder..²

     Margaret was born in 1907 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Vernon F. Gardner circa 1930.¹ Margaret died in 1958.¹ Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret S. Gardner, the wife of Vernon F. Gardner..¹