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     Esther was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Sandford and Ann (-----). She married John Benson before 19 August 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.² Esther was named in her brother's will on 19 August 1794 at Accomack Co, VA. Her brother Thomas Sandford left her, my sister Esther Benson, the rermainder of my lands. He also left wearing apparel to John Benson and named him co-executor to his will. The assumption is that John Benson was Esther's husband..³

     John was born circa 1770. He married Esther Sandford before 19 August 1794 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Nancy was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of John Sandford and Leah Duncan. She married Kendall Silverthorn on 7 March 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaiah Johnson was the security on the M.L.B. of Kendall Silverthorne and Nancy Sandford..² She made a will on 22 July 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. To son William Silverthorn all my good chattles & money except my Negro woman Patience which goes to my son until she arrives at age 25 years & then she to be free & also my boy Sam to my son during the life of my son & then to be free & also if my Negro woman Patience has another child, then it to serve my son during his life & at his death to go free. Kendall Silverthorn Extr. Witt: James White, Nancy Taylor & Thomas T. Taylor. [Acc Co w&c, 1816-17, p. 30].³ Nancy died in 1816.³ Nancy's will was probated on 24 June 1816 at Accomack Co, VA.³

     Kendall was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. In his grandfather, John Silverthorn's will, Kendall's father William's first male heir was to inherit 221 acres of land where the grandfather then lived. Since Kendall was left this land by his father William, he must have been the first male child and since his grandfather's will didn't mention him by name, it is assumed that he was born after his grandfather's will was written, 18 Dec 1785..² He was the son of William Silverthorn and Peggy Jenkins. Kendall was named in his father's will on 24 August 1801 at Accomack Co, VA. His father left him 221 acres of land that was lent by his father. There was not mention of him being underage..³ He married Nancy Sandford on 7 March 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. Isaiah Johnson was the security on the M.L.B. of Kendall Silverthorne and Nancy Sandford..⁴ He married Susanna Jenkins on 15 January 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. William P. Custis was the security on the M.L.B. of Kendall Silverthorne, widower, and Susan Jenkins of Robert..⁴ Kendall was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as age 30-40 with 1 male under age 5, and 3 females, 1 age 5-10 and 2 age 30-40 and 4 slaves..⁵ He married Elizabeth Matthews on 20 January 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward Croswell was the security on the M.L.B. of Kendal Silverthorn and Elizabeth Matthews..⁴ Kendall died in April 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.⁶ He made a will on 15 April 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. To my 2 children Elizabeth and Robert Silverthorn all my real & personal estate. James Northam Extr. Witt: Wingate S. Thomas, James S. Thomas & Mary Thomas..⁶ Kendall's will was probated on 25 April 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Levi Dix & Raymond Riley were securities..⁶

     John was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Kendall Silverthorn and Nancy Sandford. John was named in his mother's will on 22 July 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He married Sarah Ann Cluff on 16 September 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Tatham and Levin Core were securities on the M.L.B. of John Silverthorn and Sarah Ann Cluff..⁴ John was named in his grandmother's will on 22 May 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. His grandmother, Leahr Sandford, left her grandson Jno. William Silverthorn her negro man George and woman Ross and the whole of the rest of her estate. If he should never return home, that has now gone to sea, the negroes to be free..⁵ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Silverthorn, age 38 and a farmer with real estate valued at $1,600. Listed with him were Sarah A. Silverthorn, age 38; Leah Cluff, age 63; Benjamin C. Silverthorn, age 15; Harriet A. Silverthorn, age 14; Charles H. Silverthorn, age 11; John D. Silverthorn, age 9; Sanders A. Silverthorn, age 2; and John Charnick, age 15 and a laborer..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Silverthorn, the head of HH#899, age 49 and farming. Listed with him were the following Silverthorns: Sarah Ann, age 49; Hamet Ann, age 23; Chas. H.T., age 21; Dennis, age 18; Saunders A., age 10 and Colinard I., age 7. Also listed with him was Atty Coulborn, age 9..⁶ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Silverthorne the head of HH#AT299, a 52 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were Harriet Silverthorne, age 32; John Silverthorne, age 22; Sanders Silverthorne, age 19, Colmore Silverthorn, age 17 and Attie Selby, a 19 year old black cook..⁷

     Susanna was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Robert Jenkins and Elizabeth (116) Gascoigne. Susanna was named in her father's will on 12 January 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as a daughter Susanna Jenkins in the will of Robert Jenkins..³ She married Kendall Silverthorn on 15 January 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. William P. Custis was the security on the M.L.B. of Kendall Silverthorne, widower, and Susan Jenkins of Robert..¹

     Robert was born circa 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of Robert Jenkins and Mary Ann (-----). Robert was named in his father's will circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth (116) Gascoigne on 20 June 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. John Smith was the security on the M.L.B. of Robert Jenkinson and Elizabeth Gascoynes..² Robert was named in his mother's will on 31 March 1797 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Robert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Jenkins, age 26-45 (1755-1774). Listed with him was 1 male under age 10 and 3 females all under age 10. Also listed with him was 1 free Negro and 4 slaves..⁴ He made a will on 12 January 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. To son William Jenkins plantation where I now live, formerly belong to Custis Jenkins, agreeable to the former heirs that divided the land between Custis & Robert Jenkins, including house on the west side of road at the bridge & William Jenkins to pay £100 to his sisters Sarah Jenkins, Susanna Jenkins & Elizabeth Jenkins & ... To 3 daughters [listed above] the plantation over the road that joins John Hutchinson's land & also my whole estate with my Negroes & the remainder. Ralph Jenkins, James Jenkins & Michael Robins Extrs. Witt: Nancy Silverthorn, Henry Jones & Severn Wilson. Prob: Will proved by Severn Wilson as Nancy Silverthorn & Henry Jones were dead. Michael Robins refused to qualify & William Jenkins became the Admr. with Michael Robins, Kendall Silverthorn & William Bird securities. [Acc Co w&c, 1816-17, p. 32].⁵ Robert died in 1816.⁵ Robert's will was probated on 29 July 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. After his death the 207 acres were divided between Elijah Bunting and Susanna and Elizabeth Jinkins in 1822. In the second quarter of the last century, members of the Fletcher family began buying up the Jenkins lands, an it would have been natual if the resulting settlement had become known as Fletcherville, but the old name of Jenkin's Bridge has continued..^5,6 Robert estate was settled on 29 March 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. 16 & 17 Dec 1816 (Invy & Sale), 18 Nov 1823 (Order to Audit), 29 Mar 1824 (Rec'd) - Michael Robins Admr. Negroes Agnes, Polly & Levi. Buyers: William G. Jenkins, Betsy Jenkins, Susan Jenkins, Susannah Jenkins & Thomas Jenkins. Named in settlement: Amelia Jenkins, Ralph Jenkins & Robert Jenkins. Auditors: Walter Broadwater & Thomas Fletcher..⁷

     Elizabeth was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Kendall Silverthorn on 20 January 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward Croswell was the security on the M.L.B. of Kendal Silverthorn and Elizabeth Matthews..¹

     Ella was born circa 1881 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Thomas Silverthorn and Sallye F. Justice. She married Samuel J. Matthews on 29 October 1899 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. He was a 19 year old farmer and she was age 18..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1880 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Levin T. Matthews and Virginia T. Mason. He married Ella M. Silverthorn on 29 October 1899 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. He was a 19 year old farmer and she was age 18..¹

     Levin was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Jacob Matthews and Seymour Ewell. Levin was named in his father's will on 4 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Levon F. Matthews in the will of Jacob Matthews..² Levin was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Levin F. Mathews, age 12 in HH#1169 headed by Seymour Mathews, age 40..³ He married Virginia T. Mason on 23 December 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Levin T. Matthews, a 25 year old farmer, the son of Jacob & Seymour Matthews, and she was shown as Virginia T. Mason, age 21 and the daughter of David and Cath Mason. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..¹

     Virginia was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of David L. Mason and Catherine C. Scott. Virginia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia Mason, age 3 in HH#360 headed by David Mason, a 38 year old farmer..² Virginia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia Mason, age 12 in HH#1138 headed by David Mason, a 48 year old farmer..³ She married Levin T. Matthews on 23 December 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Levin T. Matthews, a 25 year old farmer, the son of Jacob & Seymour Matthews, and she was shown as Virginia T. Mason, age 21 and the daughter of David and Cath Mason. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..¹

     Jacob was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Seymour Ewell on 24 December 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. George P. Ewell was the security on the M.L.B. of Jacob Matthews and Seymour Ewell of Jms..¹ He made a will on 4 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. To my wife Seymour Matthews all my estate during her life or widowhood to raise my young children until the youngest arrives to age 14 & then to all my children Zorobabel S. Matthews, Jane S. Matthews, Samuel H. Matthews, Levon F. Matthews, Alfred F. Matthews, Robert W. Matthews & Mary E. Matthews provided it can be done without distressing my wife Seymour Matthews & if it does distress her, then no division until my youngest child arrives to age 21. Witt: Parker W. Parks, Samuel Justice (of Isaiah) & Arthur F. Wessells..² Jacob died in September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.² Jacob's will was probated on 24 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Seymour was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Ewell. She married Jacob Matthews on 24 December 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. George P. Ewell was the security on the M.L.B. of Jacob Matthews and Seymour Ewell of Jms..¹ Seymour was named in her husband's will on 4 September 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Seymour Matthews in the will of Jacob Matthews..³ Seymour was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Seymour Mathews the head of HH#1169 (#1168 in the transcribed version), age 40 with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with her were the following Matthews: Zerobabel, an 18 year old laborer; Jane S., age 16; Samuel H., age 19; Levin F., age 12; Alfred S., age 8; Robert W., age 6; and Mary E., age 1..²

     John was born on 21 November 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Samuel C. Silverthorn and Mary Ann Taylor. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John C. Silverthorn, age 7 in HH#354 headed by Samuel Silverthorn, a 30 year old carpenter..³ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Crippin (Silverthorn?), age 18 and an apprentice carpenter..⁴ He married Emma A. Barnes on 5 May 1870 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was a 26 year old mechanic and she was age 18. The were married by J.E.T. Ewell..¹ John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Silverthorn, age 25 and a carpenter in Modest Town HH#657 headed by Sallie Barnes age 60. She was his mother-in-law. His wife of only a few months, Emma age 16, was also in this household..⁵ John died on 30 April 1881 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 39. He was shown as John K. Silverthorn. He died at the age of 40 years of consumption. He was the child of Sam'l and Mary Silverthorn, born in Acc Co. He was a merchant and the husband of Emma A. Silverthorn, who give the information..⁶ His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows he died 18 Apr 1881 whereas his county death record shows 30 Apr 1881. It also shows him as the son of William and Mary, but both his county marriage and death records show him as the son of Samuel and Mary..²

     Emma was born on 7 June 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Barnes and Sallie Johnson. She married John Crippin Silverthorn on 5 May 1870 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was a 26 year old mechanic and she was age 18. The were married by J.E.T. Ewell..¹ Emma was listed with her mother in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emma Silverthorn, age 16 and at home in HH#MT657 headed by Sallie Barnes, age 60. Also in the househould was John Silverthorn, age 25 and a carpenter. (Note: She had just married John Silverthorn in May of 1870.).³ Emma died on 5 June 1934 at age 81.² Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born on 16 August 1871 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Crippin Silverthorn and Emma A. Barnes. He married Addie S. Williams on 10 January 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 22 year old oysterman and she was age 18. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..¹ John died on 15 July 1942 at age 70.² His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Addie was born circa 1876 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas H. Williams and Margaret Mears. She married John Willroy Silverthorn on 10 January 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 22 year old oysterman and she was age 18. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1812 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Benjamin Cluff and Leah Dennis. She married John William Silverthorn on 16 September 1833 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles Tatham and Levin Core were securities on the M.L.B. of John Silverthorn and Sarah Ann Cluff..³ Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² Sarah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.⁴ Sarah died before 1870. She must have died before the 1870 census was taken, as she was not listed with her husband and his family..

     Benjamin was born circa 1780. He married Leah Dennis on 8 April 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. Parker Coard was the security on the M.L.B. of Benjamin Cluff and Leah Dennis..¹ Benjamin died in 1815.²

     Leah was born circa 1778 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Shadrack Dennis and Esther D. Marshall. Leah was named in her mother's will on 13 November 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Leah Dennis in the will of Esther Marshall..¹ She married Benjamin Cluff on 8 April 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. Parker Coard was the security on the M.L.B. of Benjamin Cluff and Leah Dennis..³

     Benjamin was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John William Silverthorn and Sarah Ann Cluff. Benjamin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ Benjamin was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as B. Silverthorn, age 23 and a merchant, in HH#1178 headed by Mary J. Field, age 28..² He married C.C. (-----) circa 1861.³

     Harriet was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John William Silverthorn and Sarah Ann Cluff. Harriet was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ Harriet was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² Harriet was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet Silverthorne, age 32 and keeping house in HH#AT299 headed by John Silverthorne, a 52 year old farmer..³ She married Isaac T. Bratten on 21 January 1874 at Worcester Co, MD. He was a 38 year old widower and she was age 37..⁴

     Charles was born on 17 December 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John William Silverthorn and Sarah Ann Cluff. Charles was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.³ Charles was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles H.T. Silverthorn, age 21 and farming..⁴ He married Mary A. Hopkins on 9 December 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 28 year old farmer and she was shown as Mary A. Taylor, age 22, and widowed, the daughter of Jesse & Elizth R. Hopkins. They were married by G.W. Matthews..¹ Charles was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Silverthorne the head of HH#AT486, a 30 year old carpenter with real estate valued at $800 and personal property valued at $200. Listed with him were Mary Silverthorne, age 28 and keeping house and Infant Silverthorne, age 4 months, born in April..⁵ He married Jeanie Pilchard on 10 October 1877 at Atlantic P.O., Acc Co, VA. He was a 37 year old widower and she was age 22 and single. They were married by C.C. Wertenbaker..¹ Charles died on 6 September 1899 at age 59.² His body was interred at Silverthorn Cem, Horntown, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John William Silverthorn and Sarah Ann Cluff. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.² John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Dennis Silverthorn, age 18..³ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Silverthorne, a 22 year old farm laborer in HH#AT299 headed by John Silverthorne, a 52 year old farmer..⁴ He married Marie Ann Meelham on 5 February 1873 at Horntown, Acc Co, VA. He was a 30 year old oysterman and she was age 16. They were married by W.T. Wilkerson near Horntown..¹ John died before 26 December 1886 at Accomack Co, VA.⁵

     Sanders was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John William Silverthorn and Sarah Ann Cluff. Sanders was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ Sanders was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Saunders A. Silverthorn, age 10..² Sanders was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sanders Silverthorne, a 19 year old farm laborer in HH#AT299 headed by John Silverthorne, a 52 year old farmer..³

     Mary was born on 20 January 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Jesse Hopkins and Elizabeth R. (-----). She married J.W.H. Taylor on 13 February 1864 at Worcester Co, MD.³ She married Charles H. T. Silverthorn on 9 December 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 28 year old farmer and she was shown as Mary A. Taylor, age 22, and widowed, the daughter of Jesse & Elizth R. Hopkins. They were married by G.W. Matthews..¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Silverthorne, age 28 and keeping house in HH#AT486 headed by Charles Silverthorne, a 30 year old carpenter..⁴ Mary died on 17 January 1875 at age 31.² Her body was interred at Silverthorn Cem, Horntown, Acc Co, VA.²

     Jesse was born circa 1820. He married Elizabeth R. (-----) circa 1840.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1820. She married Jesse Hopkins circa 1840.¹

     J.W.H. was born circa 1845. He married Mary A. Hopkins on 13 February 1864 at Worcester Co, MD.¹