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     William was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Zadock Watson and Frances (-----). William was named in his father's will on 15 August 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as a son William Watson in the will of Zadock Watson..¹ He married Elizabeth (-----) circa 1845.² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Watson the head of HH#56, a 25 year old farmer with real estate valued at $500. Listed with him were Elizabeth Watson, age 22; Jane E. Watson, age 4; Fanny Watson, age 46; and Sarah Watson, age 14..² He married Elizabeth Williams in 1855.³ He made a will on 12 April 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Jesse R. Watson the land where I now live & if he dies without issue, then to his brother George C. W. Watson & if he dies without issue, then to his sister Emily J. Watson & if they should all die without issue, then to the nearest relative from whence it was inherited by me. To son George C. W. Watson the land from the eastern boundary of the land where I now live westerly to the eastern edge of the glades that lays to the eastward of my back lot fence. To my daughter Emily J. Watson the land adjoining Robert Watson & William Riley. To son Jesse R. Watson ... My wife Elizabeth Watson to be supported out of my property equally with my children until they arrive at age & then 1/3 of it to be set off as her dower as long as she lives my widow, but if she marries then all my property shall be given to my children. Crippen Bowdoin Sr. Extr. Personal property to be sold & used to support my children & wife if she does not marry, until the youngest child arrives at age 21 & then the remainder to my children. Witt: John A. M. Whealton, John Lewis & David Lewis..^4,5 William died in April 1858.⁵ William's will was probated on 1 November 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. The will was partly proved on 4 May 1858. The named Extr. relinquished in writing which was proved by John W. Thornton, a witness thereto. John A. M. Whealton became the curator with John E. Wise & Edward K. Snead securities. When the will was fully proven, John A. M. Whealton became the Admr. with John E. Wise & Edward K. Snead sureties..⁵

     Elizabeth was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William T. Watson circa 1845.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Watson, age 22 in HH#56 headed by William T. Watson, a 25 year old farmer..¹ Elizabeth was named in her husband's will on 12 April 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as wife Elizabeth Watson in the will of William T. Watson..²

     Emily was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of William T. Watson and Elizabeth (-----). Emily was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane E. Watson, age 4 in HH#56 headed by William T. Watson, a 25 year old farmer..¹ Emily was named in her father's will on 12 April 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as a daughter Emily J. Watson in the will of William T. Watson..²

     Fanny was born circa 1804 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Fanny was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Fanny Watson, age 46 in HH#56 headed by William T. Watson, a 25 year old farmer..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Fanny Watson Widow?. Sarah was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Watson, age 14 in HH#56 headed by William T. Watson, a 25 year old farmer. Also listed in this household was Fanny Watson, age 46, apparently her mother..¹ She married John T. Tarr on 3 June 1851 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as John Tarr and Sarah Watson. No other information was given..²

     Purnell was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret Thornton on 18 April 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. David Watts and James J. Ailworth were the securities on the M.L.B. of Purnal Watson and Margaret Thornton. Another marriage record shows they were married 10 Feb 1832. Mary Frances Carey indicates she was shown as Margaret of Kendall..² He married Mary (-----) on 19 January 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Purnell Watson and she was shown as Mary Cherricks, widow..²

     Margaret was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Kendall Thornton and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Read. She married Purnell Watson on 18 April 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. David Watts and James J. Ailworth were the securities on the M.L.B. of Purnal Watson and Margaret Thornton. Another marriage record shows they were married 10 Feb 1832. Mary Frances Carey indicates she was shown as Margaret of Kendall..²

     Mary was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William Cherricks circa 1828.² She married Purnell Watson on 19 January 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Purnell Watson and she was shown as Mary Cherricks, widow..³ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Watson, age 42 in HH#57 headed by Purnell Watson, a 40 year old sailor. Also in this household were Elizabeth, Nancy & John J. Cherricks, apparently her children by a prior marriage..¹

     William was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary (-----) circa 1828.¹

     Nancy was born circa 1833 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.^2,1 She was the daughter of William Cherricks and Mary (-----). Nancy was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Cherricks, age 17 in HH#57 headed by Purnell Watson, a 40 year old sailor. Also in this household was Mary Watson, age 42, apparently her mother..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John Thornton Sr. (Chinco Is) and Susan (-----). Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, age 19 in HH#63 headed by John Thornton, a 63 year old farmer..³ She married Joseph (-----) circa 1853.^4,5,6 Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz'th Thornton the head of HH#1309, age 30. Listed with her were Nancy Thornton, age 6 and Noah Thornton, age 2. This was probably Chincoteague Island..⁷ She married James Cherricks on 12 November 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. Cherrix, a 35 year old single farmer, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Arthur & Nancy Cherrix and she was shown as Eliza Thorton, age 33 and single, the daughter of Jas. (probably Jno.) & Susan Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Cherrix, a 50 year old wife and keeping house in a household headed by James Cherrix, a 53 year old laborer born in MD. Also listed was Noah P. Cherrix, age 22, who was evidently her son before she married James Cherrix..⁸ Elizabeth reported a birth on 4 October 1885 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Eliz. Chericks, grandmother, reported the birth of Wm. H. Thornton, the son of Noah & Eliz. Thornton..⁹ Elizabeth reported a death on 7 August 1889 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Eliza Chericks reported the death of her son Noah Thornton, who died of bright's disease at the age of 36 years..¹⁰ Elizabeth reported a birth on 8 October 1889 at First District, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Eliza Chericks, grandmother, reported the birth of Noah Thornton, who was the son of Noah (oysterman) & Elizabeth Thornton..¹¹

     William was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Purnell Watson and Mary (-----). William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Watson, age 9 in HH#57 headed by Purnell Watson, a 40 year old sailor..¹

     George was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Purnell Watson and Mary (-----). George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Watson, age 6 in HH#57 headed by Purnell Watson, a 40 year old sailor..¹

     Parker was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Joseph Sharpley. He married Mary A. Read on 29 August 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Wm. P. Drummond and Jno. Downing were the securities on the M.L.B. of Parker Sharpley of Joseph and Mary Read of Michael..¹ Parker was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Parker Sharply the head of HH#58, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $700. Listed with him were the following Sharplys: Mary A., age 44; Mary A., age 16; John O., age 13; Caroline, age 10; Nancy, age 8; and Euphemia, age 3. Also listed with him was Branson Crippin, a 23 year old black laborer..²

     Joseph was born circa 1770.

     Mary was born circa 1806 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Michael Read and Anna Russell. She married Parker Sharpley on 29 August 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Wm. P. Drummond and Jno. Downing were the securities on the M.L.B. of Parker Sharpley of Joseph and Mary Read of Michael..¹ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Sharply, age 44 in HH#58 head by Parker Sharply, a 45 year old farmer..²

     Mary was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Parker Sharpley and Mary A. Read. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Sharply, age 16 in HH#58 head by Parker Sharply, a 45 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Parker Sharpley and Mary A. Read. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John O. Sharply, age 13 in HH#58 head by Parker Sharply, a 45 year old farmer..^2,1

     Her common name was Caroline. Jane was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Parker Sharpley and Mary A. Read. Jane was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Sharply, age 10 in HH#58 head by Parker Sharply, a 45 year old farmer..¹ She married John Daisey on 1 March 1856 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Daysey Jr., a 24 year old mariner, born and living on Chincoteague Island, the son of James and Leah Daysey and she was shown as Jane Caroline Sharpley, age 17 also born and living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Parker & Mary Sharpley. John Thornton said he was over age 21. They were married by William P. Thornton..² Jane was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Caroline Daisey, age 20 in HH#1110 headed by Jno. Daisey, a 27 year old oysterman..³

     Nancy was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Parker Sharpley and Mary A. Read. Nancy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Sharply, age 8 in HH#58 head by Parker Sharply, a 45 year old farmer..¹

     Euphemia was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Parker Sharpley and Mary A. Read. Euphemia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Euphemia Sharply, age 3 in HH#58 head by Parker Sharply, a 45 year old farmer..¹

     Charles was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth Sharpley on 12 August 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Charles Bradford and she as Elizabeth Sharply. No other information was given..² Charles was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles W. Bradford the head of HH#59, a 22 year old sailor. Listed with him were Elizabeth Bradford, age 20; Mary A. Bradford, age 2 and Phoebe Thornton, age 16..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Charles W. Bradford on 12 August 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Charles Bradford and she as Elizabeth Sharply. No other information was given..² Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Bradford, age 20 in HH#59 headed by Charles W. Bradford, a 22 year old sailor..¹

     Mary was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Charles W. Bradford and Elizabeth Sharpley. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Bradford, age 2 in HH#59 headed by Charles W. Bradford, a 22 year old sailor..¹

     Phoebe was born on 15 February 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of John D. Thornton and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Tarr. Phoebe was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Phoebe Thornton, age 16 in HH#59 headed by Charles W. Bradford, a 22 year old sailor..³ She married William F. Birch on 18 March 1854 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Burch, a 38 year old widowed ship carpenter, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son Joseph & Betsey Burch and she was shown as Phoba Thornton, single, also born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Jno. & Betsey Thornton. They were married by P. Bowdin at his house. Evidently the license was issued on 25 Jan 1854, according to Turman's marriage book..^1,4 Phoebe was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Phoebe Birch, a 30 year old house keeper in HH#TI88 headed by William F. Birch, a 56 year old oysterman..⁵ Phoebe died on 18 March 1896 at age 66.² Her body was interred at Birch Plot, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Phebe T. Birch, 15 Feb 1830 - 18 Mar 1896..²

     John was born circa 1803 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Kendall Thornton and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Read. John was listed with his father in the census of in 1810 at Wallops Island, Acc Co, VA. He would have been the male, age 0-10, in the Island household headed by Kendall Thornton, age 26-45..¹ He married Elizabeth 'Betsey' Tarr on 10 January 1823 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as John Thornton and Betsey Tarr. No other information was given..³ 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 D. Thornton the head of HH#60, a 47 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Elizabeth, age 48; Kendall, a 23 year old sailor; John, an 18 year old sailor; and James, age 14. (Note: This was probably Chincoteague Island.).²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John D. Thornton on 10 January 1823 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as John Thornton and Betsey Tarr. No other information was given..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, age 48 in HH#60 headed by John D. Thornton, a 47 year old sailor..²

     Kendall was born circa 1827 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John D. Thornton and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Tarr. Kendall was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Kendall Thornton, a 24 year old sailor in HH#1245 headed by Peter Owens, a 28 year old laborer..¹ Kendall was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Kendall Thornton, a 23 year old sailor in HH#60 headed by John D. Thornton, a 47 year old sailor..¹ He married Sarah A. 'Sally' Mason on 27 February 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown only as Kendal Thornton and she as Sarah A. Mason of Randal. No other information was given..² Kendall was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Kendal Thornton the head of HH#1123, a 36 year old oysterman. Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Sarah, age 23; and Jno. S., age 5. (Note: This was probably Chincoteague Island.).³ Kendall was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Kendall Thornton the head of HH#TI75, a 44 year old oysterman with personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were Sarah Thornton, a 30 year old house keeper and John Thornton, a 15 year old oysterman..⁴ Kendall was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Kendal Thornton, a 55 year old head of household and a laborer. Listed with him was Sarah Thornton, a 48 year old wife and house keeper..⁵ Kendall died in April 1911 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Kendall Thornton, who died this week, aged 85 years. He was the first Capt. to run planted oysters from this place to Northern markets. He was survive by 1 son John Thornton. Chincoteague News, P.E. 20 Apr 1911..⁶

     John was born in 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John D. Thornton and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Tarr. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Thornton, an 18 year old sailor in HH#60 headed by John D. Thornton, a 47 year old sailor..¹ John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Thornton, age 28 in HH#1045 headed by Robt. Snead, age 52 and sailing..³ He married Elizabeth Williams on 30 October 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as John Thornton and Elizabeth Watson, widow. John A.M. Whealton said he was over age 21..⁴ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John J. Thornton the head of HH#TI65, a 35 year old oysterman, with personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Elizabeth, age 32 and keeping house; and Ann E., age 1. Also listed was Cahterine Pitts, age 7; and Nancy Carpenter, age 52..⁵ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Thornton a head of household, a 46 year old laborer. Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Elizabeth T., a 42 year old wife; and Ann E., a 7 year old daughter. Also listed was Henrietta Williams, age 5 with an "other" relationship to the head of household..⁶ John died in 1917.² His body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John D. Thornton (1834-1917), who is buried next to Elizabeth Thornton (1837-1918)..²

     James was born on 22 December 1842 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1850 census puts his birth at 1836..^1,3 He was the son of John D. Thornton and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Tarr. James was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Thornton, a 17 year old sailor in HH#1245 headed by Peter Owens, a 28 year old laborer. Also listed was Kendall Thornton, a 24 year old sailor, who was his brother..¹ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Thornton, age 14 in HH#60 headed by John D. Thornton, a 47 year old sailor..¹ He married Delilah Eliza Wimbrough on 5 October 1857 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Thornton, a 21 year old waterman, born and living on Chincoteague Island, the son of John D. & Betsey Thornton and she was shown as Delilah Wimber, age 16, born and living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Griffin & Betsy Wimber. They were married by P. Bowdin at his house. John A.M. Whealton said he was over age 21..² James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. Thornton the head of HH#1103, a 22 year old oysterman with personal property valued at $20. Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Delilah, age 20 and Sarah E., age 1. This was probably Chincoteague Island..⁴ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James W. Thornton the head of HH#TI7, a 31 year old oysterman, with real estate valued at $500 and personal property valued at $300. Listed with him were the following the following Thorntons: Eliza, age 26 and keeping house; Sarah E., age 11; Annie, age 7; Phoebe A., age 3; and James W., age 3 months, born in March. Also listed was William Wimbrough, a 23 year old oysterman with personal property valued at $100 and Ellen Wimbrough, age 19, who had been married in February..⁵ James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James W. Thornton a head of household, a 40 year old oyster planter. Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Delila, a 37 year old wife and house keeper; Annie, a 16 year old daughter; Ellen, a 12 year old daughter; James, a 10 year old son; Emmons, a 6 year old son; and Eva B., a 3 year old daughter..⁶ James died on 19 February 1908 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA, at age 65. He was shown as James Thornton, who died 19 Feb 1908, age 78 years. He was survived by a wife and 7 children, John and Emerson Thronton, Mrs. Samuel Quillen, Mrs. Henry Timmons, Mrs. Belle Brodley, Mrs. S. Feddeman and Mrs. Gordon Tarr, Chincoteague News (Pen. Ent. 22 Feb 1908 issue)..^3,7 His body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James W. Thornton, who is burried next to Delilah A. Thornton, 22 Dec 1842 - 19 Feb 1908..³