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     Elizabeth was born on 7 February 1821 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Parker Thornton on 17 December 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Parker Thornton of Wm. and she as Elizabeth Ann Burch. 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 Elisa Thornton, age 25 in HH#120 headed by Parker Thornton, a 24 year old sailor..³ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Thornton, age 34 in HH#1117 headed by Parker Thornton, age 30 and oystering..⁴ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, a 50 year old house keeper in HH#TI154 headed by Parker Thornton, a 44 year old oysterman..⁵ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Thornton, a 59 year old wife and housekeeper in a household headed by Parker Thornton, a 53 year old oysterman..⁶ Elizabeth died on 31 August 1906 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA, at age 85. She was shown as Eliza Thornton, who died Friday last week at the age of 87. She was the oldest person on the Island. She is survived by her husband, Parker Thornton, age 85 and several children. Chincoteague (Pen. Ent 8 Sep 1906 issue). The Accomack News showed her as age 89..^7,1 Her body was interred at Beulah Bapt Ch Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Eliza A. Thornton, wife of Parker Thornton, 7 Feb 1821 - 31 Aug 1906..¹

     John was born on 22 September 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Parker Thornton and Elizabeth Ann Birch. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John J. Thornton, age 5 in HH#120 headed by Parker Thornton, a 24 year old sailor..¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. J. Thornton, age 14 in HH#1117 headed by Parker Thornton, age 30 and oystering..³ He married Mary Ann Bloxom on 1 July 1867 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown as John J. Thornton, age 21 and Mary A. Bloxom, 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#TI153, a 21 year old oysterman. Listed with him was Mary A. Thornton, age 21. He was listed next door to Parker Thornton, a 44 year old oysterman..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 J. Thornton a head of houshold and a 35 year old laborer. Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Mary A., a 28 year old wife and house keeper; Patricia, a 9 year old daughter; Malinda, an 8 year old daughter; D.P.C., a 7 year old son; and John A., a 2 year old son..⁶ John died on 28 July 1932 at age 87.² His body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

     Nancy was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Parker Thornton and Elizabeth Ann Birch. Nancy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maria Thornton, age 2 in HH#120 headed by Parker Thornton, a 24 year old sailor..¹ Nancy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maria Thornton, age 12 in HH#1117 headed by Parker Thornton, a 30 year old oysterman..² She married John D. Daisey on 30 January 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John D. Dasey, a 22 year old sailor, the son of David and Ann Daisey and she was shown as Maria Thronton, age 21, the daughter of Parker & Eliza Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..³

     Hester was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Thornton Sr. (Chinco Is) on 9 February 1813 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Thornton was the security on the M.L.B. of John Thornton and Hessy Bloxom..¹

     Annie was born circa 1825 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.^2,1,3 She was the daughter of John Thornton Sr. (Chinco Is) and Hester 'Hessy' Bloxom. Annie was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Thornton, age 25 in HH#120 headed by Parker Thornton, a 24 year old sailor and his wife Elisa Thornton, age 25. Also in this household was Ellen Thronton, age 6, apparently her daughter..² She married John T. Tarr on 1 June 1859 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Tarr, a 48 year old widowed mariner, born and living on Chincoteague Island, the son of James & Polly Tarr and she was shown as Ann Thornton, age 37 and single, also born and living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of John & Hester Thornton. They were married by William P. Thornton..¹ Annie was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Tarr the head of HH#1252, age 37 with personal property valued at $25. Listed with her were the following Thorntons: Ellen J., age 14; Jno. T., age 9; and Gazelle, age 4..⁴ Annie was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Tarr the head of HH#TI156, a 48 year old house keeper. Listed with her were Gazella Tarr, age 16; and John T. Tarr, a 17 year old oysterman..⁵ Annie died on 18 July 1887 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. The newspaper showed her as Annie Thornton, who died on 18 Jul 1887 at the age of 66 years. Acc Co death records show her as Annie M. Thornton, who died on 10 Jul 1887, in Acc Parish of consumption, at the age of 64 years. She was the daughter of John & Lizzie Thornton, born in Acc Co, a housekeeper, the widow of John T. Her daughter (proably daughter-in-law) Comfort Thornton gave the information. (NOTE: Her husband was probably John Tarr.).^6,3

     Ellen was born circa 1844 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Annie Mary Thornton. Ellen was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ellen Thornton, age 6 in HH#120 headed by Parker Thornton, a 24 year old sailor. Also in this household was Ann Thornton, age 25 and apparently her mother..¹ Ellen was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ellen J. Thornton, age 14 in HH#1252 headed by Ann Tarr, age 37..³ She married George Claville on 9 May 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Claville, a 22 year old sailor, born and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Jas. & Mary Claville, and she was shown as Ellen Thornton, age 20, born and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Ann Tarr. They were married by William P. Thornton..² Ellen was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ellen Clayville, a 23 year old house keeper in HH#TI158 headed by George Clayville, a 22 year old oysterman..⁴

     James was born circa 1790. He married Polly Birch on 2 March 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. Richard Bull was the security on the M.L.B. of James Tarr, widower, and Polly Lewis, widow of Selby..¹

     Mordaici was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Nancy Daisey on 23 January 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. William Sharpley was the security on the M.L.B. of Nordicia Andrews and Nancy Daisey..² Mordaici was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Mordaici Andrews the head of HH#121, a 45 year old sailor with real estate valued at $300. Listed with were the following Andrews: Nancy, age 49; Joseph, a 20 year old sailor; Maragaret, age 18; Isaac, a 16 year old sailor; Sarah, age 12; and Mary, age 7. Also listed with him was William Daisy, a 21 year old laborer..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1801 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Mordaici Andrews on 23 January 1826 at Accomack Co, VA. William Sharpley was the security on the M.L.B. of Nordicia Andrews and Nancy Daisey..² Nancy was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Andrews, age 49 in HH#121 headed by Mordaici Andrews, a 45 year old sailor..¹

     Joseph was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Mordaici Andrews and Nancy Daisey. Joseph was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph Andrews, a 20 year old sailor in HH#121 headed by Mordaici Andrews, a 45 year old sailor..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1832 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Mordaici Andrews and Nancy Daisey. She married William J. Daisey on 4 March 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas T. Cropper was the security on the M.L.B. of William Daisey and Margaret Andrews of Mordici..² Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Andrews, age 18 in HH#121 headed by Mordaici Andrews, a 45 year old sailor..¹

     Isaac was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Mordaici Andrews and Nancy Daisey. Isaac was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Issac Andrews, a 16 year old sailor in HH#121 headed by Mordaici Andrews, a 45 year old sailor..¹ He married Sarah Daisey on 19 February 1859 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Isaac Andress, a 22 year old fisherman, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Mordicas & Nancy Andress and she was shown as Sarah Daisey, age 16, also born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Jas. & Elenor Daisey. They were married by P. Bowdin..²

     Sarah was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Mordaici Andrews and Nancy Daisey. Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Andrews, age 12 in HH#121 headed by Mordaici Andrews, a 45 year old sailor..¹

     Mary was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Mordaici Andrews and Nancy Daisey. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Andrews, age 7 in HH#121 headed by Mordaici Andrews, a 45 year old sailor..¹ She married James Daisey on 12 March 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Daizy, age 22, born and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of James & Nelly Daizy and she was shown as Mary Andrews, age 22, born and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Mordeica Andrews..²

     William was born circa 1829 at Accomack Co, VA. His death record puts his birth at 1826..^2,1 He was the son of James Daisey and Leah (-----). He married Margaret Andrews on 4 March 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas T. Cropper was the security on the M.L.B. of William Daisey and Margaret Andrews of Mordici..³ William was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Daisy, a 21 year old laborer in HH#121 headed by Mordaici Andrews, a 45 year old sailor..² William died on 30 June 1891 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. J. Daisy, who died in the Island District of heart failure at the age of 65 years. He was the son of Jas. & Leah Daisy, born in the Island District, an oysterman, the husband of Marg. who gave the information..¹

     Timothy was born circa 1826 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Zipporah (-----) circa 1844.¹ Timothy was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Timothy Hill Jr. the head of HH#124, a 24 year old sailor. Listed with him were Zipporah Hill, age 19; John Hill, age 3; Mary J. Hill, age 6..¹

     Zipporah was born circa 1831 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Timothy Hill Jr. circa 1844.¹ Zipporah was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Zipporah Hill, age 19 in HH#124 headed by Timothy Hill Jr., a 24 year old sailor..¹

     John was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Timothy Hill Jr. and Zipporah (-----). John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Hill, age 3 in HH#124 headed by Timothy Hill Jr., a 24 year old sailor..¹

     Wealthy was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Timothy Hill Jr. and Zipporah (-----). Wealthy was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Wealthy A. Hill, age 1 in HH#124 headed by Timothy Hill Jr., a 24 year old sailor..¹

     Mary was born circa 1844 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Timothy Hill Jr. and Zipporah (-----). Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary J. Hill, age 6 in HH#124 headed by Timothy Hill Jr., a 24 year old sailor..¹

     Elijah was born circa 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Russell and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sturgis. Elijah was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Russell, a 16 year old sailor in HH#125 headed by John Russell, a 32 year old sailor..¹ He married Charlotte Sharpley on 13 April 1855 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elijah Russell, a 21 year old sailor, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Jno. & Betsey Russell and she was shown as Charlotte Sharpley, age 17, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Teagle & Fanny Sharpley. They were married at the residence of Rev. P. Bowdin..²

     John was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Russell and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sturgis. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Russell, age 12 in HH#125 headed by John Russell, a 32 year old sailor..¹

     Ruth was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Russell and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sturgis. Ruth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ruth Russell, age 8 in HH#125 headed by John Russell, a 32 year old sailor..¹

     Charles was born circa 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Russell and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sturgis. Charles was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Russell, age 4 in HH#125 headed by John Russell, a 32 year old sailor..¹

     Alice was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of John Russell and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sturgis. Alice was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Alice Russell, age 2 in HH#125 headed by John Russell, a 32 year old sailor..¹

     Avery was born circa 1849 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of John Russell and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sturgis. Avery was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Avery Russell, age 1 in HH#125 headed by John Russell, a 32 year old sailor..¹

     Zadock was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of Joshua Carter and Sally (-----). He married Mary 'Polly' Russell on 21 May 1846 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Zadok Carter and she as Mary Russell. No other information was given..³ Zadock was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Zadoc Carter the head of HH#126, a 22 year old sailor. Listed with him were Polly Carter, age 35; George Carter, age 3 and Joshua Carter, age 2..² He married Mary E. Lofland on 5 March 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Zadock Carter, a 35 year old widowed oysterman, born and living in Acc Co, the son of Joshua & Sally Carter and she was shown as Mary E. Lofland, age 25 and single, born in Sussex Co, DE and living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Clement W. & Mary Lofland. They were married by W. P. Thornton..¹

     Mary was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Zadock Carter on 21 May 1846 at Worcester Co, MD. He was shown as Zadok Carter and she as Mary Russell. No other information was given..² Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Carter, age 35 in HH#126 headed by Zadoc Carter, a 22 year old sailor..¹

     George was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Zadock Carter and Mary 'Polly' Russell. George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Carter, age 3 in HH#126 headed by Zadoc Carter, a 22 year old sailor..¹

     Joshua was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Zadock Carter and Mary 'Polly' Russell. Joshua was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua Carter, age 2 in HH#126 headed by Zadoc Carter, a 22 year old sailor..¹