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     Margaret was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Bunting, age 5 in HH#238 headed by James D. Godwin, a 35 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000..¹

     His common name was William G.. William was born on 13 October 1810 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of John Thornton and Elizabeth Hudson. William was named in his uncle's will on 12 June 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my brother's son William Thornton in the will of Henry Thornton and given a canoe after the death of Henry's wife Euphamy..³ He married Elizabeth A. Gaskins on 10 September 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel B. Ewell and Levin Core were the securities on the M.L.B. of William Thornton of M. and Elizabeth Gaskins of Wm. (NOTE: Mary Frances Carey indicates this marriage bond showed him as William of Wm., not William of M., as Turman's showed.).⁴ 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 Thornton the head of HH#239, a 39 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Elizabeth, age 35; Mary E., age 12; Susan, age 9; David F., age 3; Jackson, age 9; Sarah N., age 3/12..⁵ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William G. Thornton the head of HH#788, a 49 year old farmer with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal property valued at $562. Listed with him were Elizabeth A. Thornton, age 44; Mary E. Bunting, age 21; Susanna Thornton, age 17; Sarah V. Thornton, age 9; Solomon Bunting, a 27 year old day laborer; Emily Bunting, age 3; Anna F. Bunting, age 6/12; and Sam'l Tatham, a 15 year old farm hand..⁶ William died on 9 February 1866 at age 55. Acc Co Death Records show him as Wm. Thornton, who died 20 Feb 1866 of consumption, at the age of 55 years. He was the son of John & Eliz. Thornton, born in Acc Co and a sailor, the husband of Eliz. who reported the information..^2,7 His body was interred at Thornton Plot, Assawoman, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William G. Thornton, (13 Oct 1810 - 9 Feb 1866) who is burried next to Elizabeth A. Thornton..²

     Elizabeth was born on 19 February 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of William Gaskins and Esther Matthews. She married Capt. William G. Thornton on 10 September 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel B. Ewell and Levin Core were the securities on the M.L.B. of William Thornton of M. and Elizabeth Gaskins of Wm. (NOTE: Mary Frances Carey indicates this marriage bond showed him as William of Wm., not William of M., as Turman's showed.).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 35 in HH#239 headed by William Thornton, a 39 year old farmer..³ Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth A. Thornton, age 44 in HH#788 headed by William G. Thornton, a 49 year old farmer..⁴ Elizabeth reported a death on 20 February 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Eliz. Thornton reported the death of her husband Wm. Thornton, who died of consumption at the age of 55 years..⁵ Elizabeth died on 8 October 1895 at age 81.² Her body was interred at Thornton Plot, Assawoman, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth A. Thornton, wife of Wm. G. Thornton..²

     Esther was born circa 1776 at Accomack Co, VA. She was the daughter of William Matthews Sr. and Elizabeth (-----). She married William Gaskins on 27 June 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as William Gascoynes and she as Esther Mathews. No other information was given..² Esther was named in her father's will on 25 August 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Esther Gaskins in the will of William Matthews Sr..³ Esther was named in her mother's will on 24 September 1811 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Esther Gaskins, wife of William Gaskins, in the will of Elizabeth Matthews..⁴

     Mary was born circa 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Capt. William G. Thornton and Elizabeth A. Gaskins. Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Thornton, age 12 in HH#239 headed by William Thornton, a 39 year old farmer..¹ She married Solomon T. Bunting on 24 March 1856 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Solomon Bunting and Mary E. Thornton. No other information was given..² Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Bunting, age 21 in HH#788 headed by William G. Thornton, a 49 year old farmer. Listed lower in the household was Soloman Bunting, a 27 year old day laborer, who was evidently her husband, Emily Bunting, age 3; and Anna F. Bunting, age 6/12, who were evidently her children..³ Mary was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eleline Bunting, age 22 in HH#116 headed by Stephen (probably Shepard) Bunting, a 68 year old farmer. Listed just above her was Solomon T. Bunting, age 26, who was evidently her husband..³

     Susanna was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Capt. William G. Thornton and Elizabeth A. Gaskins. Susanna was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Thornton, age 9 in HH#239 headed by William Thornton, a 39 year old farmer..¹ Susanna was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susanna Thornton, age 17 in HH#788 headed by William G. Thornton, a 49 year old farmer..³ She married Sylvester T. Bunting on 27 March 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvester T. Bunting, a 28 year old farmer, the son of George Bunting and she was shown as Susanna Thornton, age 25, the daughter of Wm. & Eliz'th Thornton. They were married by G.W. Matthews..²

     David was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Capt. William G. Thornton and Elizabeth A. Gaskins. David was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Jackson was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Capt. William G. Thornton and Elizabeth A. Gaskins. Jackson was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jackson Thornton, age 9 in HH#239 headed by William Thornton, a 39 year old farmer..¹

     Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah N. Thornton, age 3/12 in HH#239 headed by William Thornton, a 39 year old farmer..¹ Sarah was born circa 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Capt. William G. Thornton and Elizabeth A. Gaskins. Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah V. Thornton, age 9 in HH#788 headed by William G. Thornton, a 49 year old farmer..³ She married John William Savage on 18 February 1866 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Savage, a 22 year old farmer, the son of Wm. B. Savage and she was shown as Sarah V. Thornton, age 16, the daughter of Wm. & Elizth A. Thornton. They were married by G.W. Matthews..²

     Hetty was born on 25 March 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 She was the daughter of Joseph B. Conquest and Mary (-----). She married William J. Conquest on 15 May 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. William D. Conquest and James Conquest were the securities on the M.L.B. of William J. Conquest of James and Hetty Conquest of Joseph..² Hetty was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hetty Conquest, age 51 in HH#240 headed by William Conquest, a 50 year old farmer..² Hetty died on 12 June 1860 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 61. She was shown as Hetty Conquest, who died of dyspepsia at the age of 56 years. She was the daughter of Jos. Conquest, born in Acc Co and the wife of Wm. Conquest who gave the information..^4,3 Her body was interred at Conquest Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Hetty Conquest, the wife of William Conquest..³

     William was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.² He was the son of James Conquest and Sally (-----). He married Hetty Conquest on 15 May 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. William D. Conquest and James Conquest were the securities on the M.L.B. of William J. Conquest of James and Hetty Conquest of Joseph..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 Conquest the head of HH#240, a 50 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Conquests: Hetty, age 51; Alfred E., a 24 year old laborer; and Elizabeth A., age 25..² William reported a death on 12 June 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Wm. Conquest reported the death of is wife Hetty Conquest, who died at the age of 56 years of dyspepsia..³ William died on 10 December 1879 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Conquest, who died of old age at the age of 80 years. He was the son of Jas. & Sally Conquest, born in Acc Co, a farmer, the husband of Hettie. His son Alfred Conquest gave the information..³

     James was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sally (-----) circa 1795.¹

     James was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married George Bunting III on 29 September 1836 at Accomack Co, VA. Samuel C. Abbott was the security on the M.L.B. of George Bunting and Elizabeth Gladding, ward of said George Bunting..² Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Bunting, age 30 in HH#241 headed by George S. Bunting Sr., a 50 year old farmer..¹

     Sylvester was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George Bunting III and Elizabeth Gladding. Sylvester was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvester Bunting, age 13 in HH#241 headed by George S. Bunting Sr., a 50 year old farmer..¹ He married Susanna Thornton on 27 March 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Sylvester T. Bunting, a 28 year old farmer, the son of George Bunting and she was shown as Susanna Thornton, age 25, the daughter of Wm. & Eliz'th Thornton. They were married by G.W. Matthews..²

     Samuel was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George Bunting III and Elizabeth Gladding. Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Bunting, age 11 in HH#241 headed by George S. Bunting Sr., a 50 year old farmer..¹

     Solomon was born circa 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of George Bunting III and Polly Taylor. Solomon was listed with his father in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Solomon Bunting, a 17 year old laborer in HH#241 headed by George S. Bunting Sr., a 50 year old farmer..¹ He married Mary Eleline Thornton on 24 March 1856 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Solomon Bunting and Mary E. Thornton. No other information was given..² Solomon was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Soloman Bunting, a 27 year old day laborer with personal property valued at $50, in HH#788 headed by William G. Thornton, a 49 year old farmer. Listed above him was Mary E. Bunting, age 21, who was evidently his wife. Listed below him was Emily Bunting, age 3; and Anna F. Bunting, age 6/12, who were evidently his children..³ Solomon was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Solomon T. Bunting, age 26 in HH#116 headed by Stephen (probably Shepard) Bunting, a 68 year old farmer. Listed below him was Eleline Bunting, age 22, who was evidently his wife..³

     Smith was born circa 1814 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Margaret Brittingham on 29 May 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Chesser was the security on the M.L.B. of Smith Chesser and Margaret Brittingham of James..² Smith was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Smith Chesser the head of HH#242, a 36 year old farmer. Listed with him were Margaret Chesser, age 27; James H. Chesser, age 5; and Harriet E. Chesser, age 2. Also listed with him was George NeDad, age 14 and black..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1823 at Accomack Co, VA.² She was the daughter of James Brittingham. She married Smith Chesser on 29 May 1840 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Chesser was the security on the M.L.B. of Smith Chesser and Margaret Brittingham of James..¹ Margaret was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret Chesser, age 27 in HH#242 headed by Smith Chesser, a 36 year old farmer..²

     James was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.

     James was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Smith Chesser and Margaret Brittingham. James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James H. Chesser, age 5 in HH#242 headed by Smith Chesser, a 36 year old farmer..¹

     Harriet was born circa 1848 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Smith Chesser and Margaret Brittingham. Harriet was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet E. Chesser, age 2 in HH#242 headed by Smith Chesser, a 36 year old farmer..¹

     Preeson was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Molly (-----) circa 1835.¹ Preeson was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Prieston Latham the head of HH#245, a 43 year old farmer with real estate valued at $200. Listed with him were the following Lathams: Molly, age 35; George, age 13; William, age 11; Edward, age 9; Jackson, age 7; Samuel, age 5; and Rebecca, age 3..¹

     Molly was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Preeson Tatham circa 1835.¹ Molly was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Molly Latham, age 35 in HH#245 headed by Prieston Latham, a 43 year old farmer..¹

     George was born circa 1837 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Preeson Tatham and Molly (-----). George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Latham, age 13 in HH#245 headed by Prieston Latham, a 43 year old farmer..¹

     William was born circa 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Preeson Tatham and Molly (-----). William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Latham, age 11 in HH#245 headed by Prieston Latham, a 43 year old farmer..¹

     Edward was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Preeson Tatham and Molly (-----). Edward was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Latham, age 9 in HH#245 headed by Prieston Latham, a 43 year old farmer..¹

     Jackson was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Preeson Tatham and Molly (-----). Jackson was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jackson Latham, age 7 in HH#245 headed by Prieston Latham, a 43 year old farmer..¹

     Samuel was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He was the son of Preeson Tatham and Molly (-----). Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA.¹ Samuel was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Tatham (Latham in the transcribed version), age 15 in HH#788 headed by William G. Thornton, a 49 year old farmer..²

     Rebecca was born circa 1847 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She was the daughter of Preeson Tatham and Molly (-----). Rebecca was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rebecca Latham, age 3 in HH#245 headed by Prieston Latham, a 43 year old farmer..¹ Rebecca was listed with another family in the cenus of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Rebecca Latham, age 15 with personal property valued at $100 in HH#63 headed by John H. Thornton, a 34 year old farmer. Also listed in this household was James Darby, age 20..³ She married James L. Darby on 8 August 1861 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James L. Darby, a 21 year old farmer, born & living in Acc Co (parents not shown) and she was shown as Rebecca Tatham, age 17, the daughter of Preson Tatham dec'd & the ward of Wm. J. Thornton who gave consent. They were married by T. Waters..²