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     John was born on 11 January 1858 at King George Co, VA. He was the son of John W. White and Harriet (-----). John died on 3 June 1858 at King George Co, VA, at age 0. He died at age 4 months and 23 of dysentary. He was the son of John W. and Harriet White. His father gave the information..

     Elias was born circa 1845 at Sussex Co, DE.¹ He was the son of Daniel Jester. He married Alabama Moore on 19 January 1871 at Pocomoke Neck, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elias H. Jester, a 26 year old laborer born in Sussex Co, DE and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Daniel Jester and she was shown as Alabama Moore, age 24, born and living in Acc Co., the daughter ot Thos. & Susan Moore. They were married by O. Littleton at Pocomoke, which is assumed to be in Pocomoke Neck..¹

     Alabama was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Thomas Moore and Susan Roberts. Alabama was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Alabama Moore, a 4 year old female in HH#832 headed by Thomas Moore, a 52 year old carpenter..² She married Elias H. Jester on 19 January 1871 at Pocomoke Neck, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elias H. Jester, a 26 year old laborer born in Sussex Co, DE and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Daniel Jester and she was shown as Alabama Moore, age 24, born and living in Acc Co., the daughter ot Thos. & Susan Moore. They were married by O. Littleton at Pocomoke, which is assumed to be in Pocomoke Neck..¹

     Daniel was born circa 1820.

     John was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas Moore and Susan Roberts. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Moore, a 17 year old laborer in HH#832 headed by Thomas Moore, a 52 year old carpenter..¹ 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 L. Moore the head of HH#17, a 26 year old carpenter with personal property valued at $50. Listed with him was Jas. S. Moore, a 25 year old carpenter with personal property valued at $50..²

     James was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Thomas Moore and Susan Roberts. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Moore, a 15 year old laborer in HH#832 headed by Thomas Moore, a 52 year old carpenter..¹ James was listed with his brother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. S. Moore, a 25 year old carpenter with personal property valued at $25 in HH#17 headed by John L. Moore, a 26 year old carpenter..²

     Tabitha was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Moore and Susan Roberts. Tabitha was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Tabitha Moore, age 12 in HH#832 headed by Thomas Moore, a 52 year old carpenter..¹ She married John Rew Jr. on 31 December 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Rew Jr. and she as Tabitha Moore. Sylvester Johnson said both were over age 21..²

     Sally was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Moore and Susan Roberts. Sally was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Moore, age 9 in HH#832 headed by Thomas Moore, a 52 year old carpenter..¹ Sally was listed with her sister in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Moore, age 18 in HH#162 headed by Edward Smith, a 37 year old famer. Also listed was Catherine Smith, age 29, who was evidently her sister and George T. Melson, a 21 year old farmer, who she evidenlty married a few years later..³ She married George T. Melson on 29 December 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Melson, a 25 year old farmer, the son of Jno. W. & Eliz'th Melson and she was shown as Sallie Moore, age 24 and the daughter of Thos. & Susan Moore. They were married by J.O. Moss..²

     Charles was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Tabitha Churn on 15 September 1787 at Accomack Co, VA. William Gibb was the security on the M.L.B. of Charles Roberts and Tabitha Churn..¹

     Dorothy was born in 1901 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Sylvester Lee Thornton and Isabel T. Chesser. She married Wallace K. Bull on 28 June 1919 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wallace K. Bull, a 22 year old telegraph operator, the son of Floyd R. & Alice Bull and she was shown as Dorothy Agnes Thornton, the daughter of Sylvester & Isabel Thornton..¹ Dorothy died in 1988.² Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     Sylvester was born on 28 January 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.³ He was the son of Capt. John Henry Thornton and Margaret 'Peggy' Claville. Sylvester was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Silvester Thorton, age 6 in HH#AT52 headed by John Thorton, a 40 year old farmer..⁴ Sylvester was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Sea Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvesta Thornton, a 15 year old son and farmer in a household headed by John Thornton, a 55 year old oyster planter..⁵ He married Florence E. Chesser on 3 July 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvester L. Thornton, a 22 year old farmer, the son of John Henry & Peggy Thornton and she was shown as Florence E. Chesser, age 21, the daughter of Erastus P. & Harriet Chesser. They were married by J. W. Ward..¹ He married Isabel T. Chesser on 30 April 1899 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvester L. Thornton, a 34 year old widowed farmer, the son of John H. & Margaret Thornton and she was shown as Isabella Chesser, age 30 and single, the daughter of Erastus P. & Harriett Chesser..² Sylvester died on 16 February 1910 at age 45.³ His body was interred at Chesser Cem, Assawoman, Acc Co, VA.³

     Isabel was born in 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Erastus P. Chesser and Harriet P. Brittingham. She married Sylvester Lee Thornton on 30 April 1899 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvester L. Thornton, a 34 year old widowed farmer, the son of John H. & Margaret Thornton and she was shown as Isabella Chesser, age 30 and single, the daughter of Erastus P. & Harriett Chesser..¹ Isabel died in 1929.² Her body was interred at Chesser Cem, Assawoman, Acc Co, VA.²

     Florence was born on 20 June 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Sylvester Lee Thornton on 3 July 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvester L. Thornton, a 22 year old farmer, the son of John Henry & Peggy Thornton and she was shown as Florence E. Chesser, age 21, the daughter of Erastus P. & Harriet Chesser. They were married by J. W. Ward..² Florence died on 10 December 1895 at age 34.¹ Her body was interred at Chesser Cem, Assawoman, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Erastus was born on 17 February 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Erastus was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Erastus Chesser, a 26 year old sailor in HH#275 headed by James E. Matthews, a 27 year old sailor..² He married Harriet P. Brittingham on 16 June 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. Harriet Brittingham was shown as the daughter of James..³ Erastus died on 17 August 1901 at age 74.¹ His body was interred at Chesser Cem, Assawoman, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Harriet was born on 28 May 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Brittingham and Nancy Patterson. Harriet was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet Brittingham, age 21 born in VA, in HH#646 headed by James Brittingham, 50 year old farmer born in MD..³ She married Erastus P. Chesser on 16 June 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. Harriet Brittingham was shown as the daughter of James..¹ Harriet died on 30 January 1910 at age 81.² Her body was interred at Chesser Cem, Assawoman, Acc Co, VA.²

     His common name was John. John was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 He was the son of John Thornton and Elizabeth Hudson. John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Thornton, a 24 year old sailor in HH#285 headed by Elizabeth Thornton, age 60..¹ He married Margaret 'Peggy' Claville on 12 May 1852 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as John H. Thornton and she as Margaret Clayvell. No other information was given..³ 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 H. Thornton the head of HH#63, a 34 year old farmer with personal property valued at $500. Listed with him were following Thorntons: Margaret, age 22; Parker, age 19; John L., age 6; Narcissa, age 4; and Mary E., age 9/12. Also listed were James Darby, age 20; and Rebecca Tatham, age 15, with personal property valued at $100..⁴ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Thorton the head of HH#AT52, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $150 and personal property valued at $30. Listed with him were the following Thortons: Margaret, a 38 year old house keeper; John, a 16 year old farm laborer; Nancer, age 14 and at school; Mary, age 10 and at school; Lewis, age 9; Silvester, age 6; and Susie, age 2..⁵ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Sea Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Thornton a head of household, a 55 year old oyster planter. Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Margerte, a 45 year old wife and house keeper; Louis, a 17 year old son and farmer; Sylvesta, a 15 year old son and farmer; Alecia, a 12 year old daughter; Josephine, a 9 year old daughter; and William Thornton, a 6 year old son..⁶ John died on 12 September 1896 at First District, Acc Co, VA. Accomack County records shows him as John H. Thornton, who died on 20 Sep 1896 of consumption at the age of 72 years. He was the son of John & Eliz. Thornton, a widowed farmer. His son Lewis J. Thornton gave the information. The Pen. Enterprise, 12 Sep 1896 issue shows him as John Henry Thornton, who died on 8 Sep 1896, age about 70 years..⁷

     Margaret was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Claville. Margaret was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Clavil, age 15 in HH#301 headed by William J. Colburn, a 37 year old farmer. Also listed was Hetty C. Colburn, age 24, who may have been her sister..² She married Capt. John Henry Thornton on 12 May 1852 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as John H. Thornton and she as Margaret Clayvell. No other information was given..³ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Claville, age 22 in HH#63 headed by John H. Thornton, a 34 year old farmer..⁴ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Thorton, a 38 year old house keeper in HH#AT52 headed by John Thorton, a 40 year old farmer..⁵ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Sea Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margerte Thornton, a 45 year old wife and keeping house in a household headed by John Thornton, a 55 year old oyster planter..⁶ Margaret died on 12 September 1885 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg. Thornton, who died of consumption at the age of 50 years. She was the daughter of Wm. Clayville, born in Acc Co, a housekeeper, the wife of John H. Thornton, who gave the information..¹

     James was born circa 1800 at Maryland.^1,2 He married Nancy Patterson on 8 February 1821 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as James Brittingham and she as Nancy Patterson. No other information was given..³ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. James was listed as the head of HH#646, a 50 year old laborer born in Maryland. Listed with him were Nancy Brittingham, age 65 and born in Maryland; Harriet Brittingham, age 21 and born in Virginia; John Brittingham, age 19 and a laborer born in Virginia; and Susan Brittingham, age 11 and born in Virginia..²

     (-----) was born circa 1900. He married Mary E. 'Mamie' Miles circa 1920.^1,2

     John was born circa 1804 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He married Mary Harrison on 11 January 1830 at Northampton Co, VA. License dated 1 Jan 1830. Mary was the daughter of Abel Harrison of Hog Island, VA who gave consent. James S. Carpenter was the security. Samuel Fletcher and Ely Dowty were witnesses. James S. Harrison testified to John B. Carpenter's age. They were married by G. Wescoat..² John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as the head of HH#482, age 46 and a fisherman with real estate valued at $250. Listed with him were Sarah M. Carpenter, age 36; John Carpenter, age 18 and a fisherman; Leonard Carpenter, age 16; Benjamine Carpenter, age12; and Henry Churn, age 9..¹ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as the head of HH#416, age 52 and a farmer. Listed with him were the following Carpenters: Leond., age 28; Elizabeth, age 24; Lelia, age 3; Thomas, age 1; Benny, age 25 and a fisherman; Sally, age 24; Sally M., age 3; and Georgianna, age 1. (Note: Leonard and Benjamin were his sons.).³

     Mary was born circa 1805 at Northampton Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Abel Harrison. She married John B. Carpenter on 11 January 1830 at Northampton Co, VA. License dated 1 Jan 1830. Mary was the daughter of Abel Harrison of Hog Island, VA who gave consent. James S. Carpenter was the security. Samuel Fletcher and Ely Dowty were witnesses. James S. Harrison testified to John B. Carpenter's age. They were married by G. Wescoat..¹

     Abel was born circa 1780 at Northampton Co, VA.

     John was born circa 1832 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John B. Carpenter and Mary Harrison. John was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Benjamin was born circa 1838 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John B. Carpenter and Mary Harrison. Benjamin was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ Benjamin was listed with his father in the census of in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA.²

     Lelia was born circa 1857 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Leonard J. Carpenter and Elizabeth Susan 'Lizzie' Richardson. Lelia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Thomas was born circa 1859 at Northampton Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Leonard J. Carpenter and Elizabeth Susan 'Lizzie' Richardson. Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Northampton Co, VA.¹

     Elijah was born circa 1854 at Maryland.¹ He was the son of Spencer Davis and Elizabeth (-----). He married Mary Ellen Carpenter on 28 February 1883 at Northampton Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah A. Davis, a 29 year old widowed miller, born in MD and living in N'hamp Co, VA. She was age 19, the daughter of Leonard and Elizabeth Carptenter, born and living in N'hamp Co, VA. However, Nanette Davis reports he was Elijah Warner Davis..¹

     Spencer was born circa 1825. He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1850.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1825. She married Spencer Davis circa 1850.¹

     William was born in 1888 at Northampton Co, VA.^1,2 He was the son of Elijah Warner Davis and Mary Ellen Carpenter. He married Eva Gertrude Stiles on 24 December 1913 at Northampton Co, VA. He was a 23 year old farmer and she was age 17. They were married by Rev. W. W. Reynolds..¹ William died in 1961.² His body was interred at Johnson Ch Cem, Johnsontown, N'hamp Co, VA.²