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     George was born circa 1869 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George A. Clayville, age 1 in HH#TI158 headed by George Clayville, a 22 year old oysterman..¹

     Mary was born circa 1833 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Daniel Jones, son of James Jones and Sarah 'Sally' Read, on 30 December 1855 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel Jones, a 21 year old mariner, born on Chincoteague Island, the son of James & Sarah Jones and she was shown as Mary Furguson, age 22, born on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of James & Mary Furguson. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton and Wm. T. Watson said she was over age 21..¹

     James was born circa 1800. He married Mary (-----) circa 1830.

     Mary was born circa 1800. She married James Ferguson circa 1830.

     Sarah was born circa 1861 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married John Thomas Thornton, son of Annie Mary Thornton, on 22 January 1877 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Thornton, a 22 year old sailor, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Ann Thornton and she was shown as Sarah J. Jones, age 16, also born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Dan'l & Mary Jones. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

     Elizabeth was born on 5 July 1857 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.³ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth C. Andrews, age 4 in HH#1058 headed by Wm. Andrews, a 35 year old oysterman..¹ Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Comfort Andrews, age 15 in HH#TI68 headed by William Andrews, a 44 year old oysterman..⁴ She married John Thomas Thornton, son of Annie Mary Thornton, on 23 August 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Thornton, a 27 year old widowed oysterman, the son of Ann Thornton and she was shown as Comfort Andrews, age 23, the daughter of William & Mary Andrews. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..⁵ Elizabeth died on 21 February 1894 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA, at age 36. She was shown as Comfort Thornton, who died of consumption at the age of 38 years. She was the daughter of Wm. & Mary Andrews, born in Island, the wife of John Thos. Thornton, who gave the information. The Pen Ent, 3 Mar 1894 issue, shows her as Comfort Thornton, who died on 23 Feb 1894 at the age of 35 years. She was the wife of John Thornton..² Her body was interred at Andrews Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Comfort Thornton, 5 Jul 1857 - 23 Feb 1894, wife of John T. Thornton..³

     Mary was born circa 1859 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary C. Andrews, age 1 in HH#1058 headed by Wm. Andrews, a 35 year old oysterman..¹ Mary was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catherine Andrews, age 9 in HH#TI68 headed by William Andrews, a 44 year old oysterman..²

     Alfred was born in 1863 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² Alfred was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred T. Thornton, age 7 in HH#TI154 headed by Parker Thornton, a 44 year old oysterman..³ Alfred was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred T. Thornton, a 15 year old son in a household headed by Parker Thornton, a 53 year old oysterman..⁴ He married Ida E. Daisey, daughter of William H. Daisey and Mary E. Melvin, on 9 May 1886 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred T. Thornton, a 22 year old oysterman, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Parker & Eliza Thornton and she was shown as Ida E. Daisey, age 16, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Wm. H. & Mary A. Daisy. They were married by S.U. Grimsley..¹ Alfred died in 1945.² His body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Thomas Thornton, 1863-1945, buried next to Ida E. Thornton..²

     Ida was born in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² She married Alfred Thomas Thornton, son of Parker Thornton and Elizabeth Ann Birch, on 9 May 1886 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred T. Thornton, a 22 year old oysterman, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Parker & Eliza Thornton and she was shown as Ida E. Daisey, age 16, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Wm. H. & Mary A. Daisy. They were married by S.U. Grimsley..¹ Ida died in 1935.² Her body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ida E. Thornton, 1870-1935, buried next to Thomas Thornton..²

     Arena was born circa 1860 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ Arena was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Serina J. Thornton, age 9 in HH#TI193 headed by Miles B. Thornton, a 33 year old house keeper..² Arena was listed with her father in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Serena J. Thornton, a 19 year old daughter in a household headed by M.B. Thornton, a 38 year old oysterman..³ She married Benjamin P. Thornton, son of Parker Thornton and Elizabeth Ann Birch, on 7 December 1882 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin Thornton, age 22, the son of Parker & Eliza Thornton and she was shown as Arena Thornton, age 22, the daugher of Miles B. & Ebby Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

     Benjamin was born circa 1860 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ Benjamin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin Thornton, age 10 in HH#TI154 headed by Parker Thornton, a 44 year old oysterman..² Benjamin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin P. Thornton, a 17 year old son in a household headed by Parker Thornton, a 53 year old oysterman..³ He married Arena Jane 'Sarena' Thornton, daughter of Miles B. Thornton Sr. and Ebah 'Ebba' Hall, on 7 December 1882 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin Thornton, age 22, the son of Parker & Eliza Thornton and she was shown as Arena Thornton, age 22, the daugher of Miles B. & Ebby Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

     James was born in 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.³ James was listed with his father in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Thornton, age 10 and oystering in HH#AT116 headed by Robert Thornton, a 32 year old oysterman..² He married Sarah Ella Taylor, daughter of John Skinner Taylor and Mahala Townsend, on 2 March 1881 at Greenbackville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Thornton, a 22 year old oysterman, born in Acc Co & living in Greenbackville, the son of Robt & Marg't Thornton and she was shown as Ella Taylor, age 23, the daughter of Jno. & Mahala Taylor. They were married by W.L. Holmes..¹ James reported a birth on 6 January 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas H. Thornton reported the birth of his daughter Georganna Thornton..⁴ He married Mary Elizabeth Tull, daughter of James Tull and Amanda (-----), on 15 August 1883 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Thornton, a 23 year old widowed oysterman, born in Acc Co & living in Greenbackville, the son of Robt. & Margaret Thornton and she was shown as Mary Eliz'th Ward, a 32 year old widow, born in Worcester Co, MD & living in Greenbackville, the daughter of Jas. & Amanda Tull. They were married by T.M. Poulson..¹ James died in 1940.³ His body was interred at Union Franklin Cem, Wor Co, MD. His tombstone shows him as James T. Thornton, buried next to Mary E. Thornton..³

     Sarah was born circa 1858 at Worcester Co, MD.² She married James Thomas Thornton, son of Robert J. Thornton and Margaret Taylor, on 2 March 1881 at Greenbackville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Thornton, a 22 year old oysterman, born in Acc Co & living in Greenbackville, the son of Robt & Marg't Thornton and she was shown as Ella Taylor, age 23, the daughter of Jno. & Mahala Taylor. They were married by W.L. Holmes..² Sarah died on 19 March 1882 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah E. Thornton, who died of childbirth at the age of 24 years and 15 days. She was the daughter of John S. & Mahala Taylor, born in MD, a housekeeper and the wife of Thos. Thornton. Her mother gave the information..¹ On 19 Mar 1882 when her unnamed son was deadborn, she was shown as Sarah A. Thornton, the wife of James T. Thornton. Her mother Mahaly Taylor gave the information.³

     Mary was born in 1850 at Worcester Co, MD.^1,2 She married James Thomas Thornton, son of Robert J. Thornton and Margaret Taylor, on 15 August 1883 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Thornton, a 23 year old widowed oysterman, born in Acc Co & living in Greenbackville, the son of Robt. & Margaret Thornton and she was shown as Mary Eliz'th Ward, a 32 year old widow, born in Worcester Co, MD & living in Greenbackville, the daughter of Jas. & Amanda Tull. They were married by T.M. Poulson..¹ Mary died in 1923.² Her body was interred at Union Franklin Cem, Wor Co, MD. Her tombstone shows her as Mary E. Thornton, buried next to James T. Thornton..²

     James was born circa 1820. He married Amanda (-----) circa 1845.

     Amanda was born circa 1825. She married James Tull circa 1845.

     Julia was born on 15 January 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married James W. Thornton Jr., son of James Washington Thornton Sr. and Delilah Eliza Wimbrough, on 22 November 1892 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James W. Thornton Jr., a 22 year old oysterman, the son of Jas. W. Thornton Sr. & his wife Delilah and she was shown as Julia Russell, age 15, the daughter of Elijah & Charlotte Russell. They were married by J.F. Wooden..¹ Julia died on 24 January 1961 at age 84.² Her body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Julia M. Thornton, buried next to James W. Thornton..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1835. She married Samuel D. Melvin on 29 October 1856 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Samuel D. Melvin and Eilzabeth J. Broughton. No other information was given..¹

     Traney was born circa 1857 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² Traney was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Fanny M. Melvin, age 3 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 She married John Holland (of K.) Thornton, son of Kendall Thornton and Sarah A. 'Sally' Mason, on 28 January 1877 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Thornton, a 20 year old sailor, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Kendal & Sarah Thornton and she was shown as Trany M. Melvin, age 16, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Sam'l & Eliz'th Melvin. They were married by R. Williamson..¹ Traney was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Frany M. Thornton, a 22 year old wife and housekeeper in a household headed by John Thornton, a 24 year old laborer..³

     Serena was born circa 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married John Henry Thornton, son of William T. Thornton and Sarah 'Sally' Killmon, 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..¹ Serena reported a birth in January 1890 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Soprona Ella Thornton reported the birth of an unnamed son, who was shown as the son of John H. Thornton of W. and his wife Soprona Ella Thornton..² Serena reported a death on 25 January 1890 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Sopronia Thorton reported the death of an unnamed son, who died of la grippe at the age of 21 days..³

     Nancy was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA. Nancy reported a birth on 6 December 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Nancy Taylor reported the birth of her granddaughter Georganna Thornton, who was shown as the daughter of John & Serena Thorton..¹

     Carrie was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Carrie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Metompkin Dist, South, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Carrie J. Thornton, a 15 year old daughter and at home in a househould headed by James Thornton, a 57 year old farmer..¹ She married John Samuel Hinman, son of John R. Hinman and Susan (-----), on 7 August 1887 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John S. Hinman, age 22 and boating, the son of John R. & Susan Hinman and she was shown as Carrie J. Thornton, age 23, the daughter of James & Mary Thornton. They were married by J.W. Norris..²

     James was born on 6 February 1875 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James E.L. Thornton, the son of James Thornton, famer, and Mary A. His father gave the information..³ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Metompkin Dist, South, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James E.L. Thornton, a 5 year old son in a househould headed by James Thornton, a 57 year old farmer..¹ He married Sarah C. Jenkins, daughter of William J. Jenkins and Emily Susan Mason, on 27 December 1893 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James L. Thornton, a 19 year old farmer, the son of James & Mary Thornton and she was shown as Sarah C. Jenkins, age 17, the daughter of Wm. J. & Susan Jenkins. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..² James died in 1941.⁴ His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James L. Thornton, 1876-1941, wife of Sarah C. Thornton..⁴

     Sarah was born in 1876 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married James E.L. Thornton, son of James (of J.) Thornton and Mary A. Hickman, on 27 December 1893 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James L. Thornton, a 19 year old farmer, the son of James & Mary Thornton and she was shown as Sarah C. Jenkins, age 17, the daughter of Wm. J. & Susan Jenkins. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..¹ Sarah died in 1965.² Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Sarah C. Thornton, 1876-1965, wife of James L. Thornton..²

     Margaret was born in 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married John Thomas (of Jno.) Thornton, son of Capt. John Henry Thornton and Margaret 'Peggy' Claville, on 8 February 1882 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Thornton, a 26 year old oysterman, the son of John H. & Margaret Thornton and she was shown as Margaret S. Chesser, age 24, the daughter of Smith & Margaret Chesser. They were married by J.W. Hundley..¹ Margaret died in 1933.² Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her Margaret C. Thornton, wife of J. Thomas Thornton..²

     Harriet was born on 18 February 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Lemuel Y. Thornton, son of Thomas James Thornton and Maria Johnson, on 8 January 1879 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lemuel Y. Thronton, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Thos. & Maria Thornton and she was shown as Harriet F. Tyndall, age 21, the daughter of Sheperd & Ann Mary Tyndall. They were married by J.W. Hundley..¹ Harriet was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Sea Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriett Thornton, a 24 year old wife and house keeper in a household headed by Lemuel Thornton, a 22 year old farmer..³ Harriet died on 16 May 1933 at age 76.² Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Harriet Frances Thornton, wife of Lemuel Y. Thornton..²

     Lewis was born in 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.² Lewis was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lewis Thorton, age 9 in HH#AT52 headed by John Thorton, a 40 year old farmer..³ Lewis was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Sea Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Louis Thornton, a 17 year old son and farmer in a household headed by John Thornton, a 55 year old oyster planter..⁴ He married Francis 'Fanny' Taylor, daughter of Ambrose S. Taylor and Mary Catharine Taylor, on 30 December 1890 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Lewis J. Thornton, a 27 year old farmer, the son of John H. & Margaret Thornton and she was shown as Fannie Taylor, age 21, the daughter of Ambrose & Catharine Taylor. They were married by R.S. Williamson..¹ Lewis died in 1946.² His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Lewis J. Thornton, 1862-1946, buried next to Fanny T. Thornton..²

     Francis was born in 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Lewis J. Thornton, son of Capt. John Henry Thornton and Margaret 'Peggy' Claville, on 30 December 1890 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Lewis J. Thornton, a 27 year old farmer, the son of John H. & Margaret Thornton and she was shown as Fannie Taylor, age 21, the daughter of Ambrose & Catharine Taylor. They were married by R.S. Williamson..¹ Francis died in 1943.² Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Fanny Taylor Thornton, 1870-1943, buried next to Lewis J. Thornton..²

     Maggie was born circa 1858 at Sussex Co, DE.¹ She married Miles B. Thornton Sr., son of Rev. William Parker Thornton and Nancy C. Bloxom, on 13 March 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Miles B. Thornton, a 39 year old oysterman, the son of Wm. P. & Nancy Thornton and she was shown as Maggie E. Bennett, age 22, born in Sussex Co, DE & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Wm. & Sally Bennett. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹ Maggie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maggie Thornton, a 30 year old wife and housekeeper, born in MD, in a household headed by M.B. Thornton, a 38 year old oysterman..²

     William was born circa 1835. He married Sally (-----) circa 1855.

     Sally was born circa 1830. She married William Bennett circa 1855.

     Silas was born in 1866 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² Silas was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Burton Thornton, age 2 in HH#TI193 headed by Miles B. Thornton, a 33 year old house keeper..³ Silas was listed with his father in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as C.B. Thornton, an 11 year old son in a household headed by M.B. Thornton, a 38 year old oysterman..⁴ He married Eliza Annie 'Liza' Daisey, daughter of John D. Daisey and Nancy Maria Thornton, on 9 June 1891 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Silas B. Thornton, a 23 year old oysterman, the son of Miles & Ebba Thornton and she was shown as Eliza Ann Daisey, age 19, the daughter of John & Nancy M. Daisey. They were married by J.W. Turner..¹ Silas died in 1929.² His body was interred at Beulah Bapt Ch Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Silas B. Thornton, buried next to Eliza A. Thornton..²

     Eliza was born on 28 November 1872 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Silas Burton Thornton, son of Miles B. Thornton Sr. and Ebah 'Ebba' Hall, on 9 June 1891 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Silas B. Thornton, a 23 year old oysterman, the son of Miles & Ebba Thornton and she was shown as Eliza Ann Daisey, age 19, the daughter of John & Nancy M. Daisey. They were married by J.W. Turner..¹ Eliza died on 7 February 1917 at age 44.² Her body was interred at Beulah Bapt Ch Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Eliza A. Thornton, wife of Silas B. Thornton..²

     William was born circa 1861 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William P. Thornton, age 8 in HH#TI193 headed by Miles B. Thornton, a 33 year old house keeper..² William was listed with his father in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. W. Thornton, a 17 year old son in a household headed by M.B. Thornton, a 38 year old oysterman..³ He married Mary E. Melvin, daughter of Thomas Melvin and Lydia A. 'Liddie' (-----), on 24 November 1881 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm Thornton, a 20 year old waterman, the son of Miles & Ebba Thornton and she was shown as Mary Melvin, age 16, the daughter of Thomas & Lydia Melvin. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

     Mary was born on 18 September 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.² Mary was listed with her father in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Melvin, age 5, born in VA, in HH#TI66 headed by Thomas Melvin, a 48 year old oysterman..³ She married William P. Thornton Jr., son of Miles B. Thornton Sr. and Ebah 'Ebba' Hall, on 24 November 1881 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm Thornton, a 20 year old waterman, the son of Miles & Ebba Thornton and she was shown as Mary Melvin, age 16, the daughter of Thomas & Lydia Melvin. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹ Mary died on 19 January 1918 at age 52.² Her body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary E. Thornton, the wife of William P. Thornton..²

     Ann was born circa 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Ann was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann E. Thornton, a 7 year old daughter in the household headed by John Thornton, a 46 year old laborer..¹

     Annie was born circa 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Annie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Annie Thornton, age 7 in HH#TI7, headed by James W. Thornton, a 31 year old oysterman..² Annie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Annie Thornton, an 16 year old daughter in a household headed by James W. Thornton, a 40 year old oyster planter..³ She married Henry Timmons on 28 May 1882 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Timmons, age 28 and working with the US Lifesaving Service, born in Worcester Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA (parents not shown) and she was shown as Annie Thornton, age 18, the daughter of James W. & Delilah Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹ Annie was named in her father's obituary on 19 February 1908. She was shown as a daughter Mrs. Henry Timmons in the obituary of James Thornton..⁴

     Henry was born circa 1853 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He married Annie Thornton, daughter of James Washington Thornton Sr. and Delilah Eliza Wimbrough, on 28 May 1882 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Timmons, age 28 and working with the US Lifesaving Service, born in Worcester Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA (parents not shown) and she was shown as Annie Thornton, age 18, the daughter of James W. & Delilah Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

     Louis was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA. Louis was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Louis Hinman, age 9 in HH#873 headed by John R. Hinman, a 45 year old farmer..² He married Elizabeth J. 'Betsy' Justice, daughter of Revell R. (of I.) Justice and Anna 'Nancy' Barnes, on 24 December 1871 at Woodstock (Lee Mont), Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lewis F. Hinman, a 20 year old oysterman, the son of John R. & Elizabeth Hinman and she was shown as Elizabeth Justice, age 22, daughter of Revel & Nancy Justice..³ Louis reported a death on 13 May 1878 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Louis F. Hinman reported the death of his father John R. Hinman Sr, who died of heart trouble at the age of 61 years..¹

     Susan was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John R. Hinman, son of John R. Hinman Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Ayres, circa 1862.¹ Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Hinman, a 25 year old house keeper in HH#MT684 headed by John Hinman, a 28 year old sailor..¹ Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Metompkin Dist, South, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Hinman, a 30 year old wife and house keeper in a household headed by John R. Hinman, a 39 year old farmer..²

     John was born circa 1865 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 Samuel Hinman, age 5 in HH#MT684 headed by John Hinman, a 28 year old sailor..¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Metompkin Dist, South, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Samuel Hinman, a 15 year old son and working on the farm, in a household headed by John R. Hinman, a 39 year old farmer..² He married Carrie J. Thornton, daughter of James (of J.) Thornton and Mary A. Hickman, on 7 August 1887 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John S. Hinman, age 22 and boating, the son of John R. & Susan Hinman and she was shown as Carrie J. Thornton, age 23, the daughter of James & Mary Thornton. They were married by J.W. Norris..³

     Malissa was born on 6 May 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴ Malissa was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Laura Hinman, age 7 in HH#MT684 headed by John Hinman, a 28 year old sailor..¹ She married Arthur T. Mears, son of Edward S. Mears and Mary E. Scott, on 1 January 1885 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur T. Mears, a 23 year old sailor, the son of Edward S. Mears and she was shown as Laura Hinman, age 21, the daughter of John R. & Susan Hinman. They were married by W.C. Vaden..³ Malissa died on 19 November 1914 at age 51.⁴ Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Malissa L. Mears, wife of A.T. Mears, 6 May 1863 - 19 Nov 1914..⁴

     Louis was born in February 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Louis was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lewis Hinman, age 4 months, born in February, in HH#MT684 headed by John Hinman, a 28 year old sailor..¹

     Littleton was born circa 1839 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He married Demariah D. Thornton, daughter of Rev. William Parker Thornton and Nancy C. Bloxom, on 7 March 1861 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Bowdin, a 22 year old mariner, born in Worcester Co, MD and living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Henry & Margaret Bowdin and she was shown as Demeriah D. Thornton, age 16, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Wm. P. & Nancy Thornton. They were married by P. Bowdin Jr..¹ Littleton died on 5 January 1899.²

     Herny was born circa 1800 at Worcester Co, MD. He married Margaret (-----) circa 1835.

     Margaret was born circa 1810. She married Herny Bowden circa 1835.

     James was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth Thornton, daughter of John Thornton Sr. (Chinco Is) and Susan (-----), 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 James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Cherrix, a 53 year old head of household, a laborer, born in MD. Listed with him were the following Cherrixs: Elizabeth, a 50 year old wife and keeping house; Noah P., a 22 year old son; James H., a 20 year old son; and George, an 18 year old son. Also listed was John Bradford, a 25 year old laborer (no relationship)..²

     Arthur was born circa 1800. He married Nancy Tarr on 13 February 1824 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Arthur Cherrix and Nancy Tarr. No other information was given..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1800. She married Arthur Cherricks on 13 February 1824 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Arthur Cherrix and Nancy Tarr. No other information was given..¹

     Phoebe was born circa 1867 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ Phoebe was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Phoebe A. Thornton, age 3 in HH#TI7, headed by James W. Thornton, a 31 year old oysterman..¹ She married Gordon Tarr circa 1890.² Phoebe was named in her father's obituary on 19 February 1908. She was shown as a daughter Mrs. Gordon Tarr in the obituary of James Thornton..²

     Ellen was born circa 1868 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ Ellen was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ellen Thornton, a 12 year old daughter in a household headed by James W. Thornton, a 40 year old oyster planter..¹ She married Sewell J. Feddeman, son of John W. Feddeman and Hester A. (-----), on 25 January 1884 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Suel Feddeman, age 29 amd in the US Rev. Marine Service, born in Worcester Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of John W. & Hester Feddeman and she was shown as Ellen Thornton, age 18, born & living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of James W. & Delilah Thornton. They were married by S.U. Grimsley. There is some question about the date of the marriage, as the minister did not return the certificate to the county clerk until 12 Jan 1889, some 5 years after the marriage..² Ellen was named in her father's obituary on 19 February 1908. She was shown as a daughter Mrs. S. Feddeman in the obituary of James Thornton..³

     Emmons was born in 1874 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.³ Emmons was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Emmons Thornton, a 6 year old son in a household headed by James W. Thornton, a 40 year old oyster planter..¹ He married Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Pruitt, daughter of Sarah Pruitt widow?, on 20 February 1901 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Emmons G. Thornton, a 26 year old oysterman, the son of James & Delia Thornton, and she was shown as Lizzie Pruitt, age 26, daughter of Sarah Pruitt..² Emmons was named in his father's obituary on 19 February 1908. He was shown as a son Emerson Thornton in the obituary of James Thornton..⁴ Emmons died in 1949.³ His body was interred at Booth Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him Emmons Thorntons, who is buried next to Elizabeth Thronton..³

     Ella was born on 19 August 1877 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Evabel Cane Thornton, daughter of Jas. W. Thornton, Oysterman, and Delila Thornton. Her father gave the information..^1,2 Ella was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eva B. Thornton, a 3 year old daughter in a household headed by James W. Thornton, a 40 year old oyster planter..³ She married Major Cherricks, son of John J. Cherricks and Susan (-----), on 23 October 1896 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Major Cherricks, a 22 year old merchant, the son of J.J. & Susan Cherricks and she was shown as Ella B. Thornton, age 19, the daughter of James & Delila Thornton..⁴ Ella was named in her father's obituary on 19 February 1908. She was shown as a daughter Mrs. Belle Bodley in the obituary of James Thornton..⁵ She married (-----) Bodley circa 1910.² Ella died on 28 June 1971 at age 93.² Her body was interred at Mechanics-Daisey Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Belle Cherricks Bodley, 19 Aug 1877 - 28 Jun 1971, buried near Major Cherricks..²

     Henrietta was born on 16 October 1871 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Henrietta Thornton, daughter of Wm. J. Thornton, oysterman, and Eliz., born 16 Oct 1871. Her father gave the information. Another similar record shows her birth as 7 Jun 1872..² She married Reuben Bishop, son of Reuben Bishop, on 15 May 1887 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Reuben Bishop, a 22 year old oysterman, the son Reuben Bishop and she was shown as Henrietta Thornton, age 16, the duaghter of William S. & Elizabeth Thornton. They were married by S.U. Grimsley..¹

     Reuben was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Henrietta Thornton, daughter of William S. Thornton Jr. and Elizabeth C. Russell, on 15 May 1887 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Reuben Bishop, a 22 year old oysterman, the son Reuben Bishop and she was shown as Henrietta Thornton, age 16, the duaghter of William S. & Elizabeth Thornton. They were married by S.U. Grimsley..¹

     Reuben was born circa 1835.

     Sarah was born circa 1858 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah S. Thornton, age 12 in HH#TI154 headed by Parker Thornton, a 44 year old oysterman..¹ Sarah was listed with her brother in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah E. Thornton, a 22 year old house keeper in a household headed by Wm. H. Thornton, a 35 year old laborer. He was evidently her brother..²

     J.S. was born circa 1843 at Philadelphia, PA.¹ He married Hester Ann Thornton, daughter of Parker Thornton and Elizabeth Ann Birch, on 2 June 1877 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as J.S. Camack, a 34 year old watchmaker, born in Philadelphia, PA and living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Sam'l & Marg't Camack and she was shown as Hester A. Thornton, age 20, the daughter of Parker & Eliza Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

     Samule was born circa 1815. He married Margaret (-----) circa 1840.

     Margaret was born circa 1820. She married Samule Camack circa 1840.

     Cordelia was born circa 1861 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ Cordelia was listed with her father in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Cordelia J. Thornton, age 9 in HH#TI119 headed by William S. Thornton, a 31 year old oysterman..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1866 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah E. Thornton, age 4 in HH#TI119 headed by William S. Thornton, a 31 year old oysterman..¹ She married George Monger, son of James Monger and Marthy (-----), on 9 November 1881 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Monger, age 21, born & living in Acc Co, the son of James & Marthy Monger and she was shown as Sarah E. Thornton, age 16, the daughter of William & Elizabeth T. Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..²

     William was born circa 1869 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ William was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William A. Thornton, age 1 in HH#TI119 headed by William S. Thornton, a 31 year old oysterman..¹

     Elizabeth was born in 1869 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.^1,2 Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann E. Thornton, age 1 in HH#TI65 headed by John J. Thornton, a 35 year old oysterman..¹ She married Joshua W. Williams, son of Selby Williams and Susan Lunn, on 27 December 1882 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua N. Williams Jr., an 18 year old oysterman, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Selby & Susan Williams and she was shown as Lizzie Thornton, age 16, born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Jno. & Elizabeth Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..³ Elizabeth died in 1918.² Her body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth Ann, buried next to Joshua W. Williams..²

     Rilley was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. Rilley was named in her father's will before 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rilley Carpenter in the will of Richard Carpenter..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. Nancy was named in her father's will before 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Nancy Carpenter in the will of Richard Carpenter..¹

     Nancy was born circa 1839 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ Nancy was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Carpenter, age 21 in HH#1290 headed by Revel Carpenter, a 48 year old carpenter..¹

     John was born circa 1843 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. Carpenter, a 17 year old oysterman in HH#1290 headed by Revel Carpenter, a 48 year old carpenter..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1847 at Chincoteague, Acc 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 Marg't Carpenter, age 13 in HH#1290 headed by Revel Carpenter, a 48 year old carpenter..¹

     Richard was born circa 1836 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Mary Jane Thornton, daughter of Rev. William Parker Thornton and Nancy C. Bloxom, on 22 November 1883 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Carpenter, a 47 year old widowed oysterman, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Revel & Eliz'th Carpenter and she was shown as Mary J. Hill, a 47 year old widow, the daughter of Wm. P. & Nancy Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

     John was born circa 1833 at Maryland.¹ He married Mary Jane Thornton, daughter of Rev. William Parker Thornton and Nancy C. Bloxom, on 11 May 1854 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. A. Hill, a 21 year old seaman, born in MD & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Jno. & Molly Hill and she was show as Mary Jane Thornton, age 18, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter Wm. P. & Nancy Thornton. They were married at the residence of Robt. Watson by P. Bowdin..¹ John died before 22 November 1883.²

     Emily was born on 20 September 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Emily F. Thornton, daughter of Jas. Thornton, farmer, and wife Mary A. Her father gave the information..^4,3 Emily was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emma Thornton, age 10 and attending school in HH#MT697 headed by James Thornton, a 50 year old farmer..^4,1 Emily died on 10 July 1878 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 17. She was shown as Emma Thornton, who died of consumption at the age of 18 years. She was the daughter of Jas. & Mary A. Thornton, born in Acc Co and an unmarried house keeper. Her father gave the information..²

     James was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ James was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Thornton, age 5 in HH#MT697 headed by James Thornton, a 50 year old farmer..¹

     Robert was born circa 1867 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Robert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Thornton, age 3 in HH#AT116 headed by Robert Thornton, a 32 year old oysterman..¹

     Mary was born circa 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Brimer, age 9 in HH#AT116 headed by Robert Thornton, a 32 year old oysterman. Also listed was Surena Thornton, age 32 and keeping house, who was evidently her mother..¹

     Susie was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Susie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susie Thorton, age 2 in HH#AT52 headed by John Thorton, a 40 year old farmer..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas was listed with another family in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Thornton, a 10 year old farm laborer in HH#AT256 headed by James Coard, a 45 year old farm laborer..¹

     Louisanna was born circa 1865 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ Louisanna was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Louisanna Thornton, age 5 in HH#TI193 headed by Miles B. Thornton, a 33 year old house keeper..¹ She married David Daisey Jr., son of William H. Daisey and Mary E. Melvin, on 25 August 1883 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Daisey Jr., a 19 year old oysterman, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Wm. H. Daisey and she was shown as Louesianna Thornton, age 18, the daughter of Miles B. & Eba Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..²

     John was born in 1868 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.^2,1 John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Thornton, age 2 in HH#TI193 headed by Miles B. Thornton, a 33 year old house keeper..¹ John was listed with his father in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as (-----) Thornton, a 10 year old son in a household headed by M.B. Thornton, a 38 year old oysterman..³ He married Patience A. Thornton, daughter of John James Thornton and Mary Ann Bloxom, on 22 September 1888 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Thornton, a 19 year old oysterman, the son of John C. & Mary A. Tornton and she was shown as Patience Thornton, age 16, the daughter of Miles B. & Ebba Thornton. They were married by J.E. Bundick. (NOTE: In order to match the 1870 and 1880 census for both the bride and groom, the parents of this couple must have been switched on the marriage record.).⁴ John died in 1951.² His body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John T. Thornton (1868-1951), who is buried next to Patience A. Thornton..²

     Alecia was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Alecia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Sea Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Alecia Thornton, a 12 year old daughter and keeping house in a household headed by John Thornton, a 55 year old oyster planter..¹ She married Augustus Lee Taylor, son of David R. Taylor and Catharine Ann Prescott, on 1 January 1886 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Augustus Lee Taylor, age 21 and Alicia Thornton, age 18. No other information was given..²

     Alice was born in 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Henry W. Lescallette, son of Burgiss Lescallette and Mary Ann (-----), on 27 June 1883 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as H.W. Lescallette, a 30 year old widowed mechanic, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Burgiss & Mary Ann Lescallette and she was shown as Alice B. Thornton, age 21, also born & living in Acc Co (not parents shown). They were married near Guildford Church by J.W. Hundley..² Alice died in 1931.¹ Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Henry was born in 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Alice B. Thornton on 27 June 1883 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as H.W. Lescallette, a 30 year old widowed mechanic, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Burgiss & Mary Ann Lescallette and she was shown as Alice B. Thornton, age 21, also born & living in Acc Co (not parents shown). They were married near Guildford Church by J.W. Hundley..¹ Henry died in 1924.² His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.²

     Burgiss was born circa 1825. He married Mary Ann (-----) circa 1850.

     Mary was born circa 1825. She married Burgiss Lescallette circa 1850.

     Joshua was born in 1866 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.³ He married Elizabeth Ann 'Lizzie' Thornton, daughter of John D. Thornton and Elizabeth Williams, on 27 December 1882 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua N. Williams Jr., an 18 year old oysterman, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Selby & Susan Williams and she was shown as Lizzie Thornton, age 16, born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Jno. & Elizabeth Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..² Joshua died in 1933.³ His body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Joshua W. Williams, buried next to Elizabeth A. Thornton & Beatrice Baker Gano Thornton..³

     David was born circa 1864 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Louisanna Thornton, daughter of Miles B. Thornton Sr. and Ebah 'Ebba' Hall, on 25 August 1883 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Daisey Jr., a 19 year old oysterman, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Wm. H. Daisey and she was shown as Louesianna Thornton, age 18, the daughter of Miles B. & Eba Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

     Hester was born circa 1848 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ She married William H. Thornton, son of Parker Thornton and Elizabeth Ann Birch, on 23 March 1872 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as William Thornton, age 21 and Hester MaGee, age 18. No other information was given..² Hester was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nellie M. Thornton, a 32 year old wife and house keeper, born in MD, in a household headed by Wm. H. Thornton, a 35 year old laborer..¹ When her daughter Lidia Ann Thornton died of childbrith on 11 Sep 1895, her parents were shown as Wm. H. & Hatttie M. Thorton.³

     Lydia was born circa 1874 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ Lydia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lydia A. Thornton, a 6 year old daughter in a household headed by Wm. H. Thornton, a 35 year old laborer..² She married William John Sharpley, son of John W. Sharpley and Elizabeth Daisey, on 21 February 1892 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. John Sharpley, a 27 year old widowed oysterman, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of John W. & Eliz'th Sharpley and she was shown as Lydia A. Thornton, age 18, the daughter of Wm. H. & Hester Thornton. They were married by J.W. Turner..¹ Lydia died on 11 September 1895 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lidia Ann Thornton, who died of childbirth at the age of 21 years, 2 months & 27 days. She was the daughter of Wm. H. & Hattie M. Thornton, born on Chincoteague. J.S. Sharpley gave the information..³

     William was born circa 1865 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Lydia A. 'Liddie' Thornton, daughter of William H. Thornton and Hester 'Nellie' or 'Hattie' McGee, on 21 February 1892 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. John Sharpley, a 27 year old widowed oysterman, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of John W. & Eliz'th Sharpley and she was shown as Lydia A. Thornton, age 18, the daughter of Wm. H. & Hester Thornton. They were married by J.W. Turner..¹

     James was born circa 1860 at New Jersey.¹ He married Margaret A. 'Mary Anna' Thornton, daughter of William T. Thornton and Sarah 'Sally' Killmon, 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..¹

     John was born circa 1825. He married Catharine (-----) circa 1855.

     Catharine was born circa 1825. She married John Morris circa 1855.

     Manie was born circa 1862 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married William P. Bloxom, son of Richard Bloxom and Patience Jones, on 12 June 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William P. Bloxom, a 19 year old oysterman, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Richard & Patience Bloxom and she was shown as Manie S. Thornton, age 18, the daughter of Parker & Eliza Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

     Joel was born on 17 September 1904 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Helen Evelyn Frazier on 16 June 1928 at San Antonio, Bexar Co, TX.¹ Joel died on 6 January 1970 at San Antonio, Bexar Co, TX, at age 65.¹ His body was interred at San Jose Memorial, San Antonio, TX.¹

     Helen was born on 21 August 1910 at Carrizo Springs, Dimmet Co, TX.¹ She married Joel Burton Onley Sr., son of Joel Corbin Onley and Virginia S. 'Jennie' Williams, on 16 June 1928 at San Antonio, Bexar Co, TX.¹ Helen died on 5 July 1995 at Oklahoma City, OK, at age 84.¹ Her body was interred at San Jose Memorial, San Antonio, TX.¹