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     Richard was born circa 1930. Richard died in 1958. He died of of blood poisoning from a sore throat infection. He did not have any children..¹

     Barbara was born circa 1934.

     Robert was born in 1937.

     The infant child of Richard and Lillian (Copple) Killmon was buried on their family farm. His common name was (Inf c|o Richard). (Inf was born circa 1938.

     Emma Killmon never married, nor did she have any children. She was raised by another woman, Lillian's best friend, Marie __?__. Emma was born circa 1942. Emma died on 5 March 1999.¹ Her body was interred at Ceder Hill Cem, Anne Arundel Co, MD.¹

     Paul Killmon died in a drowning accident. Paul was born circa 1944. Paul died at youth.

     John was born in September 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John died on 30 May 1885 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 22. He was shown as John P. Justice, who died of unknown causes at the age of 22 years and 8 months. He was the son of Parker of P. & Comfort Justice, born in Acc Co, an unmarried farmer. Parker Justice of P. gave the information..¹

     John was born in September 1893 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Preston was born on 3 February 1898 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Preston died on 25 May 1933 at age 35.¹ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born circa 1900 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Patrick was born circa 1875. He married Virginia O.|E. 'Jennie|Virgie' Killmon, daughter of Alfred J. Killmon Sr. and Margaret S. Justice, on 7 July 1900 at Accomack Co, VA.

     John was born on 24 May 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was named in his grandfather's will on 26 October 1843 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson John W. Willett in the will of John Willett..³ John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Willet, age 15 in HH#364 headed by Polly Willet, age 45 with real estate valued at $1,000..⁴ He married Polly Hickman, daughter of Nancy Hickman, on 16 November 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. W. Willet, a 20 year old farmer, the son of Wm. & Polly Willet and the ward of Geo. P. Ewell and she was shown as Polly Hickman, age 17, the daughter of Nancy Hickman. They were married by E.S. Grant at his home..¹ John died on 1 September 1920 at age 85.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Polly was born on 5 March 1838 at Accomack Co, VA.³ Polly was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Polly Hickman, age 12 in HH#346 headed by Edw'd Hickman, a 55 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000. Also listed was Nancy Hickman, age 57, who was evidently her mother. (Note: Nancy was probably not the wife of Edw'd Hickman, since he left Polly Hickman, daughter of Nancy, $100, but did not name Polly as a daughter, nor Nancy as a wife. However, he did name other children as sons and a daughter.).¹ She married John W. Willett, son of William Willett and Mary 'Polly' Gray, on 16 November 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. W. Willet, a 20 year old farmer, the son of Wm. & Polly Willet and the ward of Geo. P. Ewell and she was shown as Polly Hickman, age 17, the daughter of Nancy Hickman. They were married by E.S. Grant at his home..² Polly died on 3 July 1922 at age 84.³ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.³

     Henry was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Henry was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Killman, age 10 in HH#MT568 headed by William Killman, a 45 year old farmer..¹

     Laura was born circa 1871 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Emma was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA. Emma was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emma Killman, age 2 in HH#MT568 headed by William Killman, a 45 year old farmer..¹

     Laura was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,1 Laura was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Laura G. Taylor, age 1 in HH#534 headed by Gillett Taylor, age 35 and farming..¹ She married William T. Killmon, son of William (of J.) Killmon and Jane Taylor, on 1 May 1876 at Worcester Co, MD.³

     Maggie was born on 27 February 1879 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John W. Ames on 14 January 1900 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Henry was born in 1890 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Flora W. (-----) circa 1914.¹ Henry died in 1965.¹ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Jesse was born on 1 April 1883 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     Daisy was born circa 1896.

     John was born circa 1880. He married Maggie Thomas Killmon, daughter of William T. Killmon and Laura G. Taylor, on 14 January 1900 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Alfred was born in October 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. Alfred was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred Barnes, age 2 in HH#569 headed by William T. Barnes, age 27..¹ Alfred was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred Barnes, a 12 year old farm laborer in HH#MT536 headed by Thomas Barnes, a 37 year old farmer..²

     Amelia was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 Amelia was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Amanda, age 3/12 in HH#569 headed by William T. Barnes, age 27..² Amelia was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Adelia Barnes, age 9 in HH#MT536 headed by Thomas Barnes, a 37 year old farmer..³

     John was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Barnes, age 5 in HH#MT536 headed by Thomas Barnes, a 37 year old farmer..¹

     Robert was born in June 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.² Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Barnes, age 5 in HH#MT536 headed by Thomas Barnes, a 37 year old farmer..³ He married Emma Dennis Thornes, daughter of (-----) Ewell and Cora Belle 'Mollie' Thornes, on 13 February 1909 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert A. Barnes, a 44 year old widowed waterman, the son of Thomas Barnes & wife Anna and she was shown as Emma D. Taylor, age 21 and single, the daughter of Cora Thornes..¹ Robert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert A. Barnes the head of HH#78, age 54 years. Listed with him were the following Barnes: Emma, a 30 year old wife; Mabel, an 8 year old daughter; and Merrill, a 4 year old daughter..

     Eliza was born circa 1815 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William T. Thornton, son of Joshua William Thornton (III), on 31 December 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Turman's marriage book William Nock & Valentine Trader were the securities on the M.L.B. of William Thornton, ward of William Nock, and Elzay Belote, ward of William Nock. Mary Frances Carey reports they were married by David Watts. According to Mary Frances Carey, Acc Co Marriage Register #1, page 50, shows him as William of Wm..¹ Eliza was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elisie Thornton, age 25 (probably age 35) in HH#319 headed by William L. Thornton, a 37 year old farmer..² Eliza died circa 1852.

     John was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John D. Thornton, age 3 in HH#536 headed by Jas. Thornton of W., a 25 year old oysterman..² John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Thornton, a 13 year old farm laborer in HH#MT429 headed by James Thornton, a 35 year old farmer..³ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Metompkin Dist, North, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Thornton, a 23 year old son and oysterman in a household headed by James Thornton, a 46 year old farmer..⁴ He married Elizabeth Ann 'Liz Ann' Kelly, daughter of Edward F. Kelly and Sarah A. Hart, on 14 October 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. He was a 24 year old oysterman and she was aged 21. They were married by J.W. Hundley..¹

     Could he be the same as Frank? Raymond was born circa 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Raymond was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Samuel was born on 16 September 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l C. Custis Thornton, son of James Thornton, farmer, and Jane. His father gave the information..³ Samuel was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Metompkin Dist, North, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l Thornton, a 9 year old son in a household headed by James Thornton, a 46 year old farmer..¹ He married Elizabeth B. 'Lizzie' Ewell on 24 December 1890 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown only as Samule W. Thornton, age 21 and Lizzie B. Ewell, age 21. No other information was given..⁴ He married Maggie E. (-----) circa 1892. Samuel died in 1935.³ His body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Samuel W. Thornton, buried next to Elizabeth E. Thornton, 1870-1935..³

     Could he be the same as Raymond? Frank was born on 27 December 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Frank died on 10 July 1874 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA, at age 5. He was shown as Frank Thornton, who died of croup at the age of 5 years, 6 months and 14 days. He was the son of Jas. & Jane Thornton, born in Acc Co. His father gave the information..¹

     Pearly was born circa 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Pearly was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Metompkin Dist, North, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Pearly A. Thornton, a 3 year old daughter in a household headed by James Thornton, a 46 year old farmer..¹

     William was born on 17 June 1836 at Accomack Co, VA.^2,3 William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Thornton, age 12 in HH#319 headed by William L. Thornton, a 37 year old farmer..¹ He married Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Bunting (widow?) circa 1858.^2,4,5 William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. Thornton the head of HH#545, a 21 year old day laborer with personal property valued at $20. Listed with him were Elizabeth Thornton, age 25; Mary W. Thornton, age 1 and Margaret A. Bunting, age 9..⁵ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Thornton the head of HH#AT68, a 32 year old farmer with real estate valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Elizabeth, age 35 and keeping house; Mary, age 10 and at school; Thomas, age 8 and attending school; and Park Nock, a 12 year old black farm laborer..⁶ William died on 7 September 1896 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA, at age 60. On the Acc Co Death Register he is shown as Wm. Thos. Thornton, who was shot and died at the age of 60 years, 2 months & 20 days. He was the son of Wm. & Alsey Thorton, a farmer and the husband of Lizzie. His son Wm. Thornton gave the information. The newspaper shows the same death date and states he is the father-in-law of George W. Bunting..^3,7 His body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William T. Thornton, 1836-1896, who is burried next to Elizabeth Thornton, 1825-1910..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1843 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth A. Thornton, age 9 in HH#319 headed by William L. Thornton, a 37 year old farmer..² Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth A. Thornton, age 17 in HH#317 headed by William Thornton, age 49 and a farmer and his wife Sally, age 23..^3,4 She married Alex P. Jones on 25 December 1862 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Alex P. Jones, a 39 year old widower and laborer born in Delaware (his parents were not listed) and she was shown as Elizabeth Hart, age 17, daughter of Wm. Thornton, in the Register, but as Elizabeth Thornton on the license. They were married by George H. Ewell..⁵

     Mary was born circa 1847 at Seaside, Acc Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A.W. Thornton, age 3 in HH#319 headed by William L. Thornton, a 37 year old farmer..¹ Mary died on 20 September 1854 at Seaside, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary A. Thornton, who died of unknown causes at the age of 7 years. She was the daughter of Wm. T. Thornton, born on the Seaside and her father gave the information..²

     Margaret was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret A. Thornton, age 4 in HH#317 headed by William Thornton, a 49 year old farmer and his wife Sally, age 23..¹ Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Anna Thornton, age 13 and attending school in HH#MT103 headed by William Thornton, a 63 year old farm laborer..² She married James A. Morris, son of John Morris and Catharine (-----), on 6 April 1882 at Conquest Chapel, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James A. Morris, a 22 year old farmer, born in NJ and living in Acc Co, the son of John & Catharine Morris and she was shown as Maggie E. Thornton, age 23, the daughter of William & Sally Thornton. They were married near Conquest Chapel by Montcalm Oldham..³

     John was born circa 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Thornton, age 6 in HH#MT103 headed by William Thornton, a 63 year old farm laborer..³ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Metompkin Dist, North, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Henry Thornton, a 16 year old son and working on the farm in a household headed by Wm. Thornton, a 73 year old farmer..¹ He married Serena Ellen 'Ella' Taylor, daughter of Nancy Taylor widow?, on 26 December 1882 at Conquest Chapel, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Thornton, a 20 year old laborer, the son of Wm. T. & Sally Thornton and she was shown as S. Ellen Taylor, age 21, the daughter of Nancy Taylor. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..²

     Sarah was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elitia R.B.J. Thornton, age 5/12 in HH#317 headed by William Thornton, a 49 year old farmer and his wife Sally, age 23..¹ Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Thornton, age 11 and attending school in HH#MT103 headed by William Thornton, a 63 year old farm laborer..² Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Metompkin Dist, North, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Bell Thornton, a 21 year old daughter and at home in a household headed by Wm. Thornton, a 73 year old farmer..³

     Archabald was born on 23 November 1873 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Archabald Thornton, the son of Edw'd (farmer) & Sally Thornton. His mother gave the information. (NOTE: Since he was listed as Arche B. Thornton, age 7 in 1880, with Wm. & Sallie Thornton, his father was evidently Wm., not Edw'd.).^1,2 Archabald was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Metompkin Dist, North, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arche B. Thornton, a 7 year old son in a household headed by Wm. Thornton, a 73 year old farmer..¹

     John was born on 14 March 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.³ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Poulson, a 17 year old laborer in HH#946 headed by Erastus Poulson, a 63 year old teacher with real estate valued at $700..¹ He married Mary Elizabeth Killmon, daughter of Samuel Killmon Jr. and Nancy Riggs, on 31 January 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Poulson and she as Mary E. Killman, the daughter of Erastus, but Samuel Kilman gave consent for his daughter Mary E. Killman. (Note: John was the son of Erastus Poulson.) John C. Wessel said he was over age 21..² John died on 14 May 1889 at age 56.³ His body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA.³

     Maria was born in 1886.¹ She married Littleton Howard 'Lottie' Killmon, son of Thorogood O. Killmon and Indianah Florence Belle 'Annie' Byrd, on 12 December 1906 at Somerset Co, MD.² Maria died in 1952.¹ Her body was interred at Fairview Lawn Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Weldon was born on 3 May 1901 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Weldon died on 16 August 1989 at age 88.²

     His common name was Buster. Howard was born circa 1911 at Greenbush, Acc Co, VA.¹ Howard died on 17 May 1992 at NAM Hospital, Nassawadox, N'hamp Co, VA.¹ His body was interred at Fairview Lawn Cem, Onancock, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Conflicting evidence states that Vivian was born on 7 January 1893.¹ Vivian was born on 7 January 1894 at Sanford, Acc Co, VA.² She married Lorenzo Howard 'Renzy' Killmon, son of Henry Thomas Killmon and Georgianna Gladding, on 2 January 1909 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.¹ Vivian died on 1 February 1971 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD, at age 77.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.² Conflicting evidence states that she died on 27 February 1971.¹

     Mary was born on 10 June 1919 at Hopeton, Acc Co, VA.¹ Mary died on 2 May 1993 at Washington, DC, at age 73.²