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     John was born circa 1787 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 He was the son of William Thornton Sr. (Island). He married Hester 'Hessy' Bloxom on 9 February 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Thornton was the security on the M.L.B. of John Thornton and Hessy Bloxom..⁴ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Thornton, age 40-50 with 3 males in his household under age 15..⁵ He married Susan (-----) circa 1830. When he was selling land in the 1840s his wife's name was Susan, but her maiden name has not been determined..² John bought land on 21 July 1832 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that John Thornton bought 50 acres of land on Chincoteague Island for $50 from James S. Duntson & Eliza his wife and Thomas W. Marshall (Acc Co Deeds, 1830-32, p. 535). The deed states that this land was bordered on the North & Northeast by land belonging to Timothy Hill, on the East & Sourtheast by William Thornton heirs, Peter Robert's heirs & D. Welborun's heirs and on the Northwest by "the Tab lands." On 27 Mar 1833, John Thornton borrowed $100 from Daniel Jones of Chinco. Island, and put up the above land as collateral (Acc Co Deeds 1832-34, p. 289)..¹ John sold land on 9 November 1842 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that John Thornton of William & Susan his wife, sold 20 acres of land on Chincoteague to Crippen Bowdoin Jr. & Deliala Bowdoin for $35 (Acc Co Deeds 1842-43, p. 385). This land was bounded on the North by David Daizy, on the East by William Thornton, on the South by Peter Robert's heirs and on the West by other land of John Thornton of William..¹ John sold land on 20 April 1844 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that John Thornton & Susan of Chincoteague Island sold 10 acres of land to Wm. P. Thornton of the same place for $12. The land was bound on the North by above Crippen Bowdin land, on the Northeast by David Daizy, on the Southwest by Peter Robert's land and on the Southeast by Shepherd Creek (Acc Co Deeds, 1843-44, p. 674)..¹ John sold land on 16 December 1845 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that John Thornton Senr. & Susan his wife sold to Wm. Sharpley Senr. for $30 20 acres of land on Chincoteague, bounded on the Northeast by said Thornton, on the Southeast by lands of said Wm. Sharpley Senr., on the Northwest by Tabb land and on the West by Black Benny Hill, it being a part of the tract of land where John Thronton Senr. at present resides (Acc Co Deeds, 1846-48, p. 6)..¹ John sold land on 17 October 1846 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that John Thornton of Wm. & Susan his wife sold 10 acres on Chincoteague Island to James Clayvill for $40 (Acc Co Deeds, 1846-48, p. 30). John Thornton of Wm. had now sold 60 acres of land on Chincoteague Island, while the records show him buying only 50 acres..¹ 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 Thornton the head of HH#63, a 63 year old farmer with real estate valued at $50. Listed with him were Susan Thornton, age 50; Elizabeth Thornton, age 19; and Margaret Thornton, age 8. There cold have been older daughters who had married by 1850. He was 3 households from John D. Thornton, sailor, and 21 households from son Wm. Thornton, farmer..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 Jno. Thornton the head of HH#1043, a 73 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $50 and personal property valued at $25. Listed with him was Susan Thornton, age 60. This was probably Chincoteague Island..³ John died before 1870. No record of the death of John Thornton of Wm. has been found, but he had died before the 1870 census was taken. It is known that he had a son, Rev. Wm. P. Thornton, and since the 1830 census shows him age 40-50 with 3 males in household under age 15, it is possible that Revel Thornton, b.c. 1815, was also a son and there were probably two others..

     Susan was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She married John Thornton Sr. (Chinco Is) circa 1830. When he was selling land in the 1840s his wife's name was Susan, but her maiden name has not been determined..¹ Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Thornton, age 50 in HH#63 headed by John Thornton, a 63 year old farmer..¹ Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Thornton, age 60 in HH#1043 headed by Jno. Thornton, a 73 year old oysterman..² Susan was listed with her daughter in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Thornton, age 70 in HH#TI146 headed by John S. Cathell, a 46 year old oysterman. Also listed was Margaret Cathell, age 27, who was evidently her daughter..³ Susan was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Thornton, age 58 in a household headed by John Thornton, age 27. She was shown as his mother, but that seem unlikely, as he was probably the son of Annie M. Thornton..⁴

     Margaret was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Thornton Sr. (Chinco Is) and Susan (-----). Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Thornton, age 8 in HH#63 headed by John Thornton, a 63 year old farmer..¹ Margaret was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Thornton, an 18 year old domestic in HH#1062 headed by Jno. W. Watson, a 42 year old carpenter..² She married John S. Cathell on 11 July 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Cathell, a 35 year old sailor, born in Worcester Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Len & Nancy Cathell and she was shown as Marg't Thornton, age 22, the daughter of Jno. & Susan Thornton. They were married by P. Bowdin Sr..³ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Cathell, a 27 year old house keeper in HH#TI146 headed by John S. Cathell, a 46 year old oysterman. Also listed was Susan Thornton, age 70, who was evidently her mother..⁴ Margaret died on 15 April 1882 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't Cathell, who died of unknown causes at age 40. She was the daughter of John & Susan Thornton, born in Acc Co, and a housekeeper, the wife of John S. Cathell, who gave the information..⁵

     Samuel was born circa 1813 at Maryland.² He was the son of James Melvin Sr. and Betsy Marshall. Samuel was named in his father's will on 15 April 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an under age son Samuel Melvin in the will of James Melvin Sr..¹ He married Elizabeth Taylor circa 1840.^2,3,4 Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Melvin the head of HH#64, a 37 year old sailor, born in MD. Listed with him were Elizabeth Melvin, age 33, born in VA; Isaac Melvin, age 7, born in VA; Mary E. Melvin, age 4, born in VA; William L. Melvin, age 2, born in VA; and Ann S. Melvin, age 10/12, born in VA..² Samuel was named in his mother's will on 22 September 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as son Samuel Melvin in the will of Nancy Melvin..⁵ Samuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l Melvin the head of HH#1113, a 46 year old oysterman with personal property valued at $50. Listed with him were the following Melvins: Elizabeth, age 43; Isaac, age 19; Mary E., age 16; Wm. T., age 14; Ann, age 10; Geo. A., age 8; and Fanny M., age 3..³

     Isaac was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel (of James Sr.) Melvin and Elizabeth Taylor. Isaac was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Melvin, age 7 and born in VA in HH#64 headed by Samuel Melvin, a 37 year old sailor, born in MD..¹ Isaac was named in his uncle's will on 8 October 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a great nephew Isaac Melvin in the will of Alexander Taylor..³ Isaac was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Melvin, age 19 in HH#1113 headed by Sam'l Melvin, age 46 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $50 & his wife Elizabeth, age 43..⁴ He married Maria C. Sharpley on 1 May 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Melvin, a 23 year old sailor, the som of Sam'l & Eliz'th Melvin and she was shown as Maria C. Townsend, a 27 year old widow, the daughter of Wm. & Betsy Sharply. They were married by P. Bowdin Sr..²

     Mary was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel (of James Sr.) Melvin and Elizabeth Taylor. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Melvin, age 4 and born in VA in HH#64 headed by Samuel Melvin, a 37 year old sailor, born in MD..¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Melvin, age 16 in HH#1113 headed by Sam'l Melvin, age 46 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $50 & his wife Elizabeth, age 43..³ She married William H. Daisey on 2 May 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. Daysey, a 22 year old waterman, born and living in Acc Co, the son of David & Ann Daysey and she was shown as Mary Melvin, age 20, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Sam'l & Elizabeth Melvin. They were married by P. Bowdin..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Daisey, age 23 in HH#TI192 headed by William Daisey, a 28 year old oysterman..⁴

     William was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Samuel (of James Sr.) Melvin and Elizabeth Taylor. William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William L. Melvin, age 2 and born in VA in HH#64 headed by Samuel Melvin, a 37 year old sailor, born in MD..¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. T. Melvin, age 14 in HH#1113 headed by Sam'l Melvin, age 46 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $50 & his wife Elizabeth, age 43..²

     Ann was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel (of James Sr.) Melvin and Elizabeth Taylor. Ann was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann S. Melvin, age 10/12 and born in VA in HH#64 headed by Samuel Melvin, a 37 year old sailor, born in MD..¹ Ann was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Melvin, age 10 in HH#1113 headed by Sam'l Melvin, age 46 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $50 & his wife Elizabeth, age 43..³ She married Joseph V. Jester on 2 May 1872 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph V. Jester, a 21 year old waterman, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Chls & Delilah Jester and she wa shown as Ann S. Melvin, age 21, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Sam'l & Eliz'th Melvin. They were married by P. Bowdin Sr..²

     Mary was born circa 1779 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Kennet the head of HH#65, a 71 year old farmer with real estate valued at $100. Listed with her was John Daisy, a 35 year old laborer; Maria Daisy, age 15; Mary Daisy, age 12; and Susan Ferguson, age 13..¹

     John was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. Both his 1872 marriage record and his 1875 death record put his birth at 1810..³ He was the son of William Daisey and Mary 'Polly' (-----). John was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Daisy, age 35 in HH#65 headed by Mary Kennet, a 71 year old farmer..³ He married Mary Ann Sharpley on 4 September 1872 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Daisey, a 62 year old widowed oysterman, born and living in Acc Co, the son of Wm. & Polly Daisey and she was shown as Mary Ann Mason, a 60 year old widow, born and living in Acc Co, the daughter of Wm. & Eliz'th Sharpley. They were married by William P. Thornton..¹ John died on 6 August 1875 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John L. Daisey, who died in Acc Parish of unknown causes at the age of 65 years, the son of Wm. & Mary Daisey. He was born in Acc Co, a farmer, the husband of Ann. A friend Selby Jester gave the information..²

     Maria was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John L. Daisey. Maria was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maria Daisy, age 15 in HH#65 headed by Mary Kennet, a 71 year old farmer. Also in this household was John Daisy, a 35 year old laborer, who was apparently her father..¹

     Mary was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John L. Daisey. Mary was listed with her father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Daisy, age 12 in HH#65 headed by Mary Kennet, a 71 year old farmer. Also in this household was John Daisy, a 35 year old laborer, who was apparently her father..¹

     Susan was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Susan was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Ferguson, age 13 in HH#65 headed by Mary Kennet, a 71 year old farmer..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sarah was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Taylor the head of HH#67, a 40 year old farmer with real estate valued at $100. Listed with her was Nancy Parker, age 25; John Taylor, a 21 year old laborer; James Taylor, a 15 year old laborer; and Mary Taylor, age 12..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Sarah Taylor widow?. Nancy was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Parker, age 25 in HH#67 headed by Sarah Taylor, a 40 year old farmer..¹

     John was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Sarah Taylor widow?. John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Taylor, a 21 year old laborer in HH#67 headed by Sarah Taylor, a 40 year old farmer..¹

     James was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Sarah Taylor widow?. James was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Taylor, a 15 year old laborer in HH#67 headed by Sarah Taylor, a 40 year old farmer..¹

     Mary was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Sarah Taylor widow?. Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Taylor, age 12 in HH#67 headed by Sarah Taylor, a 40 year old farmer..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Snead and Bridget (-----). Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elisa Snead, age 16 and born in VA in HH#73 headed by Robert Snead, a 41 year old sailor, born in MD..¹ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Snead, age 18 in HH#1045 headed by Robt. Snead, a 52 year old sailor..²

     Lydia was born circa 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Snead and Bridget (-----). Lydia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lydia Snead, age 14 and born in VA in HH#73 headed by Robert Snead, a 41 year old sailor, born in MD..¹ She married James B. Pointer on 29 June 1860 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James B. Pointer, a 22 year old sailor, born in Lewis Town & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Boyed & Catharine Pointer and she was shown as Lydia Snead, age 23, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Robt. & Briget Snead. They were married by P. Bowdin Sr. and John A.M. Whealton said they both were over age 21..² Lydia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lydia Pointer, age 24 and born in VA in HH#1263 headed by Jas. Pointer, age 24 and oystering, born in Delaware..³ Lydia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lydia Pointer, age 21, born in VA, in HH#1055 headed by Robt. Watson, age 31. Also listed just above her was Jas. Pointer, age 22 and oystering, born in Delaware..³ Lydia was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lydia Pointer, a 36 year old house keeper in HH#TI9 headed by James Pointer, a 30 year old oysterman..⁴

     Thomas was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Robert Snead and Bridget (-----). Thomas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Snead, age 12 and born in VA in HH#73 headed by Robert Snead, a 41 year old sailor, born in MD..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1840 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Snead and Bridget (-----). Nancy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Snead, age 10 and born in VA in HH#73 headed by Robert Snead, a 41 year old sailor, born in MD..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Snead and Bridget (-----). Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Snead, age 8 and born in VA in HH#73 headed by Robert Snead, a 41 year old sailor, born in MD..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Snead and Bridget (-----). Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Snead, age 6 and born in VA in HH#73 headed by Robert Snead, a 41 year old sailor, born in MD..¹ Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't Snead, age 13 in HH#1045 headed by Robt. Snead, a 52 year old sailor..²

     James was born circa 1822 at Maryland.¹ James was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Snead, a 28 year old laborer and blind, born in MD, in HH#73 headed by Robert Snead, a 41 year old sailor, born in MD..¹

     Robert was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Robert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Watson the head of HH#70, a 22 year old sailor with real estate valued at $700. Listed with him were Henny Watson, age 18; and Mary Watson, age 12..¹

     Henny was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of Zadock Watson and Frances (-----). Henny was named in her father's will on 15 August 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. She was named as a daughter Henny Watson in the will of Zadock Watson..¹ Henny was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Henny Watson, age 18 in HH#70 headed by Robert Watson, a 22 year old sailor. Also in this household was Mary Watson, age 12, who was also named as a daughter in the will of Zadock Watson..²

     Scarburgh was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of Zadock Watson and Frances (-----). Scarburgh was named in her father's will on 15 August 1844 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Scarburgh Watson in the will of Zadock Watson..¹

     Jesse was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William T. Watson and Elizabeth (-----). Jesse was named in his father's will on 12 April 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as an underage son Jesse R. Watson in the will of William T. Watson..¹

     George was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was the son of William T. Watson and Elizabeth (-----). George was named in his father's will on 12 April 1858 at Accomack Co, VA. He was named as an underage son George C.W. Watson in the will of William T. Watson..¹