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     David was born circa 1722 at Accomack Co, VA. David witnessed a will on 23 March 1753 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Mathews, Michael Dickson and David Thornton were witnesses to the will of Nicholas Milman..² David was named in his father's will on 14 November 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son David Thornton in the will of William Thornton..¹ David Thornton was granted a license to keep an ondinary in 1761.³

     Thomas was born circa 1724 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Martha (-----) circa 1750. Thomas was named in his father's will on 14 November 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Thornton in the will William Thornton..¹ Thomas died in January 1767.² Administration of Thomas's estate was filed on 27 January 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Martha Thornton was named to settle the estate of Thomas Thornton. Samuel Bevans & William Patterson were the securities.²

     Anne was born circa 1735 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Thornton (II) (Assawoman), son of William Thornton (I), circa 1755.¹ Anne was named as administrator of an estate in 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. Sometime between Dec 1758 and May 1759 Anne Thornton was named to settle the estate of William Thornton. Joseph Feddiman & Warrington Staton were securities..¹

     Joshua was born circa 1755 at Accomack Co, VA. Joshua Thornton was under age 14 in 1761 when a guardian was named and over age 14 in 1769 when he chose a guardian. This puts his birth at about 1755..² He married Mary 'Molly' Wessells, daughter of William Wessells Sr. and Egnatia 'Nasha' (-----), circa 1785. Joshua witnessed a will on 24 April 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Joshua Thornton, William Adair & Rachel Moses witnessed the will of Mary Thornton..³ Joshua was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua Thornton of Wm., over age 45 with 2 males age 0-10; 1 male age 10-16; 2 females age 10-16; 1 female, age 16-26; and 3 slaves..⁴ Joshua inherited land circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. In describing the owership of tract A140 (between Mappsville and Temperanceville), Whitelaw indicates that although William's will (wife Sarah) of 1758 did not mention land, he was succedded by a son William; however, the son died intestate the next year (1759), his estate being administered to his wife Anne. Both before and after the turn of the century (1800), a Joshua Thornton was shown by surveys and bounds of adjacent lands to have been the owner, so he may have been the son of the last William. In describing the owership of tract A146 (between Temperanceville, Oak Hall and Atlantic), Whitelaw indicates that in 1748 James & Hannah Wishart sold 73 acres to William Thornton Jr. A disposition by Thornton was not noted, but about 1800, a Joshua Thornton was the owner..⁵ He made a will on 8 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. To son James Thornton 75 acres adjoining James Taylor, Selby Delastatius & John Wharton & if he dies without issue, then to son David Thornton. To son Joshua Thornton the remainder of land where I now live & if he dies without issue, then to son David. To Joshua Negro girl Pagea until age 25 & then she to be free. To James Negro girl Soprah. To son David Negro boy Charles & ... To daughter Elizabeth Matthews Negro woman Esther & if she attempts to sell her, then she to be free & ... now in the hands of George Matthews. To Joshua & James Thornton ... Remainder to Elizabeth Matthews, Joshua, James & David Thornton. Henry Thornton & son Joshua Thornton Extrs. Witt: Henry Thornton, John Thornton & Sally Thornton..⁶ Joshua died in April 1806.⁶ Joshua's will was probated on 29 April 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. William Thornton, Elias Taylor & Henry Thornton securities..⁶ Joshua estate was settled on 27 June 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. 15 May 1806 (Invy), 16 May 1806 (Sale), 10 Jun 1808 (Audit), 27 Jun 1808 (Rec'd) - Appraisers: Solomon Ewell, Caleb Massey & Samuel Downing. Buyers: Molly Thornton, Joshua Thornton, Henry Thornton & William Thornton. Widow to have dower. Auditors: Caleb Massey & Arthur Whittington..⁷

     Mary was born circa 1726 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary was named in her father's will on 14 November 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Mary Thorp. in the will of William Thornton..¹

     (son_of_Wm.) was born circa 1718 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Jacaman was born circa 1745 at Accomack Co, VA. Jacaman was named in her grandfather's will on 14 November 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a grandaugher Jacaman Thornton in the will of William Thornton..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1710 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Nathaniel Tunnell, son of Nathaniel Tunnell and Mary (-----), circa 1725.² Sarah Vernelson (Vernelson?) sold land on 3 September 1734 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Nathaniel Tunnell and Edmund Tunnell acknowledged their deed for land to Scarburgh Tunnell. Sarah and Susanna Tunnell (the wives of Nathaniel and Edmund) relinquished their rights of dower.³ Sarah was named in her husband's will on 5 April 1739 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Sarah in the will of Nathaniel Tunnell..² Sarah was named as an heir on 15 December 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah Tunnel in the will of Guzaline Vanelson, the younger, and shown as Sarah Tunnell, widow, devisee of the testator at probate when she qualified to settle his estate. (NOTE: She may have been his sister.).¹ She married William Thornton (I), son of Edward Thornton (I) and Patience (-----), circa 1743. In describing the ownership of tract A140, land between Mappsville and Temperanceville, Whitelaw notes that after Nathaniel Tunnell died in 1739, his wife Sarah married William Thornton. In 1754 there was an involved land suit against William and Sarah Thornton, who were in possession of part of this tract. It resulted in a General Court deed from Woodman Stockley III to Sarah and William Thronton in trust for her son William Tunnell. The title was transferred to William Thornton Jr. (Whitelaw indicates that he was a son of Sarah and William Thornton, but he was probably older than Sarah's son William Tunnell, as so was William Thornton Sr.'s son before he married Sarah) during the life of Sarah and then it was to go to his step-brother, William Tunnell, who finally in 1778 (wife Mary) left to his son Nathaniel..^4,5 Sarah was named in her husband's will on 14 November 1758 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Sarah in the will of William Thornton..⁴

     Rachel was born circa 1727 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Thornton, son of Edward Thornton (II), circa 1745.¹ Rachel was named in her father's will on 25 October 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rachel Thornton in the will of Walter Warrington, wife Arnashai..² Rachel was named as an heir on 8 November 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter in law Rachel Thornton and given the plantation were she lives during her widowhood in the will of Edward Thornton Sr..¹

     Rachel was born circa 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. Rachel was named in her father's will on 8 November 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rachel Thornton in the will of Edward Thornton Sr..¹

     Rachel was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Washbourne 'Washpan' Tunnell, son of Scarburgh Tunnell and Elizabeth Matthews, circa 1770.¹ Rachel was named in her husband's will on 23 November 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Rachel in the will of Washburn Tunnel..¹ She married Edward Thornton (IV), son of John Thornton and Rachel Warrington, circa 1775. In describing the ownership of tract A173 (between Wattsville and Atlantic), Whitelaw states that in 1757 Scarburgh Tunnell (wife Elizabeth) left land to his son Washpan (Washburn), and in 1772 he (wife Rachel) left to his brother Charles. Rachel then married Edward Thornton and 6 years later they released her dower interest to Charles, who in 1816 left his land to a son Samuel S. Tunnell. According to Mary Frances Carey, Rachel's maiden name was Warrington..^2,3 Rachel was named in her husband's will on 2 January 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Rachel Thornton in the will of Edward Thornton. She was named Extr. and given whole estate during her widowhood..² Rachel was listed with her son in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She may have been the female over age 45 in the household headed by her son Henry Thornton of Edw'd, who was age 16-26..⁴

     Edward was born circa 1734 at Accomack Co, VA. Edward was named in his father's will on 8 November 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Edward Thornton in the will of Edward Thronton. He and daughter-in-law Rachal Thornton were to be Extrs. and at probate William Beavans was named guardian to Edward Thornton, infant heir at law to the testator. This meant he was under age 21 in Nov 1759 when the will was probated and he was the oldest living son..¹ Edward was named as the executor of a will on 27 July 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. Wife Comfort Warrington and her brother Edward Thornton were named as Extrs. in the will of William Warrington..² Edward was paid for public service during the Revolutionary War in 1781 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Edward Thornton on a list found in the Archives of the Virginia State Library of Accomack County people who were paid for public service from 1781 to 1783..³ He made a will on 22 April 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Sally Thornton for life, but if she marries with Matthew Taylor, son of Parker, I give the above named property to my grandson John Thornton, son of John. To son Southy Thornton. 4 sons John, William, Southy & George residual legatees. Son John Exr. Witt: David Watts, Simson Bloxom..⁴ Edward died in July 1799.⁴ Edward's will was probated on 29 July 1799 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

     Polly was born circa 1748 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Leah was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Rachel was born circa 1752 at Accomack Co, VA.

     George was born circa 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. George was named in his father's will on 22 April 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son George Thornton in the will of Edward Thronton..¹ George was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Thornton, of Edw'd, age 26-45. Listed with him were 1 male, age 0-10; 1 female, age 10-16; and 1 female, over age 45..²

     Southy was born circa 1769 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy was named in his father's will on 22 April 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Southy Thornton in the will of Edward Thronton..¹ He married Polly Vernelson, daughter of Elisha 'Lisha' Vernelson, on 8 December 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Zadock McMath was the security on the M.L.B. of Southy Thornton and Polly Vinnalson..²

     William was born circa 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. He married an unknown person circa 1790. William was named in his father's will on 22 April 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Thornton in the will of Edward Thronton..¹ William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Thornton of Edw'd, age 26-45. Listed with him were 1 male, age 0-10; 1 female, age 10-16; 1 female, age 26-45; and 1 free Negro..² William died in February 1805.³ Administration of William's estate was filed on 25 February 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Samuel Downing was named to settle the estate of William Thornton of Edward. David Watts & William Watts were the securities.³ William estate was settled on 24 February 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. 27 Feb 1805 (Sale), 25 Oct 1805 (Order to Audit), 24 Feb 1806 (Rec'd) - Samuel Downing Admr. Buyers: Joshua Thornton & Molly Thornton of William.⁴

     Jonathan was born in May 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. He was listed as an minor in orphan's court records on 29 April 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Jonathan Thornton, orphan of Jonathan deceased, was bound to Isaac McHenny until he became 18 years of age. This record states he was 13 year of age "last May", which puts his birth at May 1732..²

     Jane was born circa 1690. She married Jonathan Thornton (I), son of Edward Thornton (I) and Patience (-----), before 1725.¹

     James was born circa 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Bridget Collins, daughter of John Collins, circa 1720. James was named as administrator of an estate on 4 October 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Thornton was named to settle the estate of John Collins..² James bought land on 13 July 1736 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Thornton bought 600 acres for 1500 lbs of Tobacco from Samuel Taylor and wife Jeminia. The land began at the mouth of Gingoteague Inlet, which marsh and hammocks are commonly called Samuel Taylor's Island, alias William's Island. The deed states that the sale included houses, buildings, orchards, fences, woods, etc. The location of this land sounds like it was near where Jonathan Thornton was living in 1732. Even if it cannot be exactly located today, the purchase of island land near Wallops Neck indicates that the Thorntons of Chincoteague Island were of this line..³ James sold land on 25 January 1740 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James Thornton, planter, sold to Thomas Townsend, son of Henry, for 5 lbs, 300 acres of "marshy lands lying and being in the aforesaid county near Jingoteague Inlet commonly called and known by the name of Samuel Taylor's Marsh." (Acc Co Deeds 1737-45, p. 205). This sale left James Thornton still owning 300 acres at the time of his death..¹ He made a will on 20 November 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. To son John Thornton. To son James Thornton. To son Southy Thornton. To son William Thornton. To son Thomas Thornton. To daughter Sarah Thornton. 3 youngest children Southy, William & Thomas. Wife Bridget. Wife & 6 children residual legatees - Wife Exec. Witt: John Wallop, Thomas Townsend, Henry Townsend..⁴ James died in January 1742.⁴ James's will was probated on 26 January 1742 at Accomack Co, VA. Nothing more has been found on the youngest children of this James Thornton, but it appears to have been his second oldest son James who settled on Chincoteague Island..⁴

     Bridget was born circa 1695 at Accomack Co, VA. She married James Thornton, son of Edward Thornton (I) and Patience (-----), circa 1720. Bridget was named in her husband's will on 20 November 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Bridget in the will of James Thornton..² Bridget was named in her father's will on 6 March 1743 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Bridget Thornton in the will of John Collins..¹

     John was born circa 1675. He made a will on 6 March 1743 at Accomack Co, VA. To daughter Bridget Thornton. To grandchildren Sarah & Rachel Townsend. To son John Collins "if he does come back". To son John Collins' children. Bal. of estate to wife & the rest of my children. Sons to be at age at 18, daughters at 16. Son Thomas Exr. Witt: Thomas Townsend, William Collins, Joseph Taylor..¹ John died before 30 August 1743 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

     John was born circa 1722 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was named in his father's will on 20 November 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Thornton in the will of James Thornton..¹ John sold land on 24 May 1744 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Thornton, "eldest son and heir at law of James Thornton, deceased," sold 150 acres of the same land and marsh to William Marshall for 3 lbs, "near the mouth of Jengoteague Narrows, which said Island late belonged to Samuel Taylor." (Acc Co Deeds, 1737-45, p. 410) There now remained 150 acres of the originial purchase..³ John witnessed a will on 23 January 1749 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Thornton, age 26; William Davis, age 21; and John White, age 18, proved the verbal will of James Townsend..² He married Mary (-----) circa 1750.³ John sold land on 3 December 1774 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Thornton & wife Mary sold 50 acres of marsh being on a place Willises Marsh to Shadrack Taylor for $2.00 (Acc Co Deeds 1770-73, p. 392). Evidently John Thornton, with his family, was living on the remaining 100 acres at the time of this deed..³ John was named as administrator of an estate on 28 February 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that John Thornton was named to settle the estate of Samuel Owen. Arthur Whittington & Elisha Whealton were the securities..⁴ John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Thornton Sen., over age 45. Listed with him were 1 male, age 0-10; 1 male, age 26-45; 2 females, age 0-10; 1 female, age 10-16; and 1 female, age 26-45..⁵ John died circa 1805. No record of his death has been found. However, he evidenlty had a son James Thornton who inherited the 100 acres of Charles Taylor Island or Willises Island and who applied for a military pension in 1829..

     James was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. James was named in his father's will on 20 November 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son James Thornton in the will of James Thornton..¹ Since his older brother John inherited their father's land near Chincoteague Inlet, James would have had to set up a household elsewhere and probably became a waterman and Chincoteague Island became his home. James bought land on 26 March 1783 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that this James Thornton first appears in Accomack County records, when he bought, from Peggy Gillet of St. George's Parish, 42 acres for 21 £, "a tract of land and marsh on Chincoteague Island..² James was on the list of tithables at Accomack Co, VA, for in 1783. The Personal Property Tax shows 9 Thorntons men as heads of households and subject to tax. James Thornton and Wm. Thornton Senr (father and son) were listed together with a Jacob Taylor immediately under their names. A Jacob Taylor was known to have been living on Chincoteague Island by this time. A John Thornton was listed near by.. On 24 Jun 1799 James Thornton Senr. was ordered by the Acc Co Court to be tax free and again on 28 Jun 1802, James Thornton of Gingoteague Island, was to be tax fee.^3,4 James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Thornton (DON?), over age 45 with 1 male under age 10, 1 female age 10-16, and 2 females over age 45. The was no James Thornton listed in the 1810 census so he may have been living with one of his children..⁵ An Indenture made between the Overseers of the Poor and James Thornton to carry out an order made in County Court dated 25 October 1802 to bind Thos Russell orphan of Joshua Russell until the age of 21, unto James Thornton who will provide sufficient meat, drink, washing, lodging, and wearing apparel, teach him reading, writing and arithmetic, the trade of a farmer and also pay him $12 at the expiration of the said time.⁶
The name of James Thornton appears among the names of Chincoteague Island men on 26 Apr 1813 when votes were counted for Thomas M. Bayly for the US Congress (Acc Co Deeds 1812-15, p. 113). Others who voted for Bayly were Michael Read, John Birch, James Jester, Arthur Whealton, Wm. Sharpley, Joseph Sharpley, John Jones, Crippen Booth, David Jones & Joshua Whealton.⁷ James died after 1813. Since this is the last time his name appears in the records, it is safe to assume that James Thornton Senr. died soon after 1813 as a very old man. He left no will and there was no administration found of his estate. The names of his heirs can therefore only be determined accurately by finding what happened to the 42 acres of land he bought on Chincoteague in 1783 from Peggy Gillet, which he did not sell by a court deed. It is possible that James Thornton Senr. had, besides the son William Thornton, a son John Thornton, born about 1750. He would have married about 1770 and would have been the John Thornton (of James?) in the 1800 census, about age 45, with another male in the household over age 45 (his father James?). This John could have been the father of Jonathan Thornton, b.c. 1771, who married first in 1791 Mary Owen and secondly in 1806 Sally Ross and the father of Kendall Thornton, b.c. 1775 who married in 1796 Betsy Read and d.c. 1824 and was living on Wallops Island, under age 26 in the 1800 census and again on Wallops Island in the 1810 census..

     Southy was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. Southy was named in his father's will on 20 November 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Southy Thornton in the will of James Thornton..¹

     William (Charles?) and Charles (William?) Thornton may have been the same person. He was called William in his father James' will, but could have been the same as the Charles who witnessed 3 wills in this part of Accomack County. William was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his father's will on 20 November 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William Thornton in the will of James Thornton..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1734 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas was named in his father's will on 20 November 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Thomas Thornton in the will of James Thornton..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1728 at Accomack Co, VA. Sarah was named in her father's will on 20 November 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Sarah Thornton in the will of James Thornton..¹

     Mary was born circa 1725. She married John Thornton, son of James Thornton and Bridget Collins, circa 1750.¹

     William was born circa 1746 at Accomack Co, VA. This William Thornton Senr. was evidently the eldest son of James Thornton Senr. since he apparently inherited his father land. He would have been b.c. 1746 and could have married as early as 1766 or as late as 1785 as his children were born in the late 1780's..¹ It was without doubt he who brought a law suit against William Burch on 28 Sep 1784 for trespass, assault and battery.² There is no record of this William Thronton buying or selling land, but in 1832, when his son John Thornton sold land on Chincoteague, it was bordered on the East & Southeast by William Thornton's heirs. William died in March 1812 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.³ Administration of William's estate was filed on 30 March 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that James White was named to settle the estate of William Thornton. Bagwell Wharton & David Watts were the securities. On 1 Oct 1812 there was an order to audit the estate of William Thornton (Island) and James White was the administrator. John Jones, William Rowley, Charles Ewell and Thomas T. Taylor were named to appraise his estate. The auditors were Bagwell Wharton & Thomas T. Taylor. The audit was recorded on 27 Jun 1814. The list of men to whom various fees had been paid by the estate included: William Daizy, James Conner, Ocra Brainney, Thomas Hancock, Charles Carpenter, John Jones & William Sharpley.³

     Nancy was born circa 1790. She married William Thornton (Chinco Is), son of William Thornton Sr. (Island), on 12 January 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. Henry Hopkins was the security on the M.L.B. of William Thornton and Nancy Carpenter..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1790. She married William Thornton (Chinco Is), son of William Thornton Sr. (Island), on 27 August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. David Watts was the security on the M.L.B. of William Thornton of Chincoteague Island and Sarah Hancock..¹

     Emaline was born circa 1850. She married Samuel J. Townsend, son of Zadock W. Townsend and Mary 'Polly' Roach, circa 1870.

     Nathaniel was born circa 1682 at Accomack Co, VA. Nathaniel was named in his father's will before 16 June 1696 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Nathaniel in the will of Nathaniel Tunnill, wife Mary..¹ He married Sarah Vernelson (Vernelson?), daughter of Charles Vernelson, circa 1725.² Nathaniel Tunnell sold land on 3 September 1734 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Nathaniel Tunnell and Edmund Tunnell acknowledged their deed for land to Scarburgh Tunnell. Sarah and Susanna Tunnell (the wives of Nathaniel and Edmund) relinquished their rights of dower.³ He made a will on 5 April 1739 at Accomack Co, VA. To son William 170 acres where I now live. Wife Sarah to have use of same for life. Wife & 3 children Comfort, William & Mary Tunnell residual legatees. Children under age. Wife Exec. Witt: Nathaniel Morgan, Catherine McKenny, William Beavans, Jr..² Nathaniel died before 31 July 1739 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that his will was probated..²

     Scarburgh was named in his father's will on 23 November 1771 at Accomack Co, VA. He was not born when his father Washburn Tunnel, wife Rachel, wrote his will, but was named heir at law at probate..² Scarburgh was born before 28 April 1772 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Scarburgh Tunnel, heir at law to Washburn Tunnel, at probate of Washburn's estate..¹

     John was born circa 1750 at Accomack Co, VA. John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Thornton (W.BD.?), age 26-45. Listed with him were 2 males, age 0-10; 1 other male age 26-45; 1 female, age 0-10; 1 female, age 10-16; and 1 female, age 26-45..²

     Mary was born circa 1772. She married Jonathan Thornton, son of John Thornton, on 5 May 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Jonathan Thornton and Mary Owen. No other information was given..¹

     Kendall was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth 'Betsey' Read on 20 April 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Kendall Thornton and Betsey Read. No other information was given..² Kendall was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Wallops Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Kendall Thornton, Wal Island, age 16-26 with 2 females age 0-10; and 1 female age 16-26. (NOTE: This was probably Wallops Island.).³ Kendall was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at Wallops Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Kendall Thornton, Island, age 26-45. Listed with him were 1 male, age 0-10; 1 male, age 16-26; 1 female, age 16-26. (NOTE: This could have been either Wallops Island or Chincoteague Island.).³ Kendall died before 27 December 1824. It was on this date that Elizabeth Thornton, widow of Kendall, married Daniel Sturgis of Chino Isl..

     Elizabeth was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Kendall Thornton, son of John Thornton, on 20 April 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Kendall Thornton and Betsey Read. No other information was given..¹ She married Daniel Sturgis (Chinco Is) on 27 December 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. David Watts Sr. & William D. Cropper were the securities on the M.L.B. of Daniel Sturgis of Chinco Isl and Elizabeth Thornton, widow of Kendall..¹

     Joshua was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. Joshua was listed with his parents in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He could have been the 1 male, age 10-16, in the house hold of Joshua Thornton of Wm., but would have to have been a few years older to have been the father of Joshua Wm. Thornton..² Joshua was named in his sister's will on 8 September 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua William Thornton Jr. and named Extr. in the will of Esther Thronton. He was also given my Negro girl Peggy & when she is of lawful age then to be free. She left all the money in the hands of the Extr. to Joshua Thornton, James Thornton & David Thornton, who were evidently her brothers..³ Joshua was named in his father's will on 8 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Joshua Thornton in the will of Joshua Thornton. He and Henry Thornton were Extrs. He was given the remainder of land where I now live & if he dies without issue, then to son David. To Joshua Negro girl Pagea until age 25 & then she to be free..¹ On 27 Feb 1805 Molly Thornton of William and Joshua Thornton were among the buyers at William Thornton (of Edw'd) estate sale.⁴ He married Polly Delastatius, daughter of Severn Delastatius and Atterlanter Evans, on 27 July 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. Walter Wessells was the security on the M.L.B. of Joshua Thornton and Polly Delastatius..⁵ Joshua was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua Thornton Jun., age 16-26. Listed with him were 1 male, age 10-16; 2 females, age 0-10; 1 female, age 16-26; and 2 slaves..² He made a will on 14 October 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. To son Joshua Thornton the plantation where I now live. To Euphamy R. Thornton £10. To Tunnell Thornton, a boy bound to me, ... Residue to my daughters Eliza Ann Thornton & Delilah Thornton. James White Extr. Witt: James Duncan, James Thornton & Henry Thornton..⁶ Joshua died in November 1812.⁶ Joshua's will was probated on 30 November 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. David Watts & James Melvin securities..⁶ Joshua estate was settled on 29 June 1818 at Accomack Co, VA. 30 Nov 1812 (Order to Invy), 8 Dec 1812 (Sale), 30 Nov 1812 (Order to Audit), 29 Jun 1818 (Rec'd) - James White Extr. Appraisers: Bagwell Wharton & James Duncan Jr. Buyers: Henry Thornton, Polly Thornton & James Thornton Jr. Cash paid William Thornton, guardian of David Thornton. Auditors: B. Wharton & James Duncan..⁷

     Joshua was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. Joshua was listed with his parents in the census of in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He could have been the 1 male, age 10-16, in the house hold headed by Joshua Thornton Jun, age 16-26..² Joshua was named in his father's will on 14 October 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Joshua Thornton in the will of Joshua Thornton and given the plantation where I now live..¹ Joshua died before 31 December 1832. It was on this date that Wm. Thornton, orphan of Wm. Thornton, chose Wm. Nock of Z. as his guardian. According to Mary Frances Carey's research on the Nock family, Wm. Nock of Z., inherited 200 acres of land from his father in 1809 and it was to the east of Mappsville and south of the market road, the present day Mappsville Road. This is not too far from Modest Town, where Wm. T. Thornton is buried..³ Administration of Joshua's estate was filed on 22 February 1846 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Thornton Jr. was named to settle the estate of William Thornton Sr. William Nock (of Z.) and William H. Nock were the securities.⁴

     Elizabeth was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was named in her grandfather's will on 2 November 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Betsy Thornton in the will of William Wessells. She was named along with Hessy & Rachel Thornton, who were all named as his granddaughters..² As of 22 February 1803,her married name was Matthews.³ She married Levin (George?) Matthews, son of Ephraim Matthews and Anne (-----), on 22 February 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. George Matthews was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Matthews and Elizabeth Thornton..³ Elizabeth was named in her sister's will on 8 September 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Betty Matthews in the will of Esther Thronton..⁴ Elizabeth was named in her father's will on 8 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Elizabeth Matthews in the will of Joshua Thornton. To daughter Elizabeth Matthews Negro woman Esther & if she attempts to sell her, then she to be free & ... now in the hands of George Matthews..¹ Elizabeth died before 9 December 1820. It was on this date that her mother Mary W. Thornton named her 3 grandchildren Meshack, Mary W. & Margaret Matthews in her will, imply their mother was deceased..⁵

     Levin was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth 'Betty' Thornton, daughter of Joshua Thornton (I) and Mary 'Molly' Wessells, on 22 February 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. George Matthews was the security on the M.L.B. of Levin Matthews and Elizabeth Thornton..²

     James was born circa 1793 at Accomack Co, VA. James was named in his sister's will on 8 September 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as James Thornton in the will of Esther Thronton. She left all the money in the hands of the Extr. to Joshua Thornton, James Thornton & David Thornton, who were evidently her brothers..² James was named in his father's will on 8 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son James Thornton in the will of Joshua Thornton. He was given 75 acres adjoining James Taylor, Selby Delastatius & John Wharton & if he dies without issue, then to son David Thornton..¹ James chose a guardian on in 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that James Thornton chose William Thornton as his guardian..³ On 30 Nov 1812 at the estate sale of Joshua Thornton the following were among the buyers: Henry Thornton, Polly Thornton & James Thornton Jr.⁴ He married Sally Mariner, daughter of George Mariner (Poke) and Euphamy Dunton, on 22 October 1831 at Accomack Co, VA. Robert Russell of Joshua was the security on the M.L.B. of James Thornton Jr. and Sally Mariner of Geo..⁵

     David was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. David was named in his sister's will on 8 September 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as DavidThornton in the will of Esther Thronton. She left all the money in the hands of the Extr. to Joshua Thornton, James Thornton & David Thornton, who were evidently her brothers..² David was named in his father's will on 8 January 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son David Thornton in the will of Joshua Thornton..¹ On 29 Jun 1818 when the settlement of Joshua Thornton's estate was recorded, it show cash was paid to William Thornton, guardian of David Thornton.³

     Daniel was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth 'Betsey' Read on 27 December 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. David Watts Sr. & William D. Cropper were the securities on the M.L.B. of Daniel Sturgis of Chinco Isl and Elizabeth Thornton, widow of Kendall..¹

     Kendall was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Rachael Thornton, daughter of Joshua Thornton (I) and Mary 'Molly' Wessells, on 15 July 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. John H. Watts & John Follio were the securities on the M.L.B. of Kendall Ross and Rachel Thornton..^1,2

     Robert was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Thornton, daughter of William Thornton (Chinco Is), on 8 December 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Capt. Robert Parker and Betsy Thornton. No other information was given..¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Capt. Robert Parker on 8 December 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Capt. Robert Parker and Betsy Thornton. No other information was given..²

     Nathaniel was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth 'Betsy' Thornton on 7 May 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. David Watts was the security on the M.L.B. of Nathaniel Hopkins and Betsey Thornton..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Nathaniel Hopkins on 7 May 1803 at Accomack Co, VA. David Watts was the security on the M.L.B. of Nathaniel Hopkins and Betsey Thornton..¹

     Joseph was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. Joseph was named in his grandfather's will on 23 August 1777 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph Staton, son of Scarburgh Staton, in the will of John Mathews..¹ He married Catharine Thornton on 15 May 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Elisha Fitzgerald was the security on the M.L.B. of Joseph Staten, minor, and Catherine Thornton. They were married 2 days later on 17 May 1806..²

     Catharine was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Joseph Staton, son of Joseph Staton and Scarburgh Matthews, on 15 May 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. Elisha Fitzgerald was the security on the M.L.B. of Joseph Staten, minor, and Catherine Thornton. They were married 2 days later on 17 May 1806..¹

     Jane was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Joshua Russell circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Joshua Russell and Jane Thornton. The record was not dated, but based on its location in the records it was about 1790..¹

     Joshua was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Jane Thornton circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Joshua Russell and Jane Thornton. The record was not dated, but based on its location in the records it was about 1790..¹

     Henry was born circa 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary Ann Thornton on 15 May 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Henry Truitt and Mary Ann Thornton. No other information was given..¹

     Mary was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Henry Truitt on 15 May 1847 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as Henry Truitt and Mary Ann Thornton. No other information was given..¹

     Henry was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Phoebe Thornton on 9 August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Daniel Jones was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Sharply and Pheebe Thornton..¹

     Phoebe was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Henry Sharpley on 9 August 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Daniel Jones was the security on the M.L.B. of Henry Sharply and Pheebe Thornton..¹

     Polly was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Jonathan Stanford on 12 July 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. James Thornton was the security on the M.L.B. of Jonathan Stanford and Polly Thornton..¹

     Jonathan was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Polly Thornton on 12 July 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. James Thornton was the security on the M.L.B. of Jonathan Stanford and Polly Thornton..¹

     Sally was born circa 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. She married James Whealton, son of John Whealton, on 14 February 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. John Massey was the security on the M.L.B. of James Whealton of Jno. and Sally Thornton of Jonathan Thornton, who gave consent..¹

     James was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sally Thornton, daughter of Jonathan Thornton and Sally Ross, on 14 February 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. John Massey was the security on the M.L.B. of James Whealton of Jno. and Sally Thornton of Jonathan Thornton, who gave consent..¹

     Sally was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Thornton circa 1810. She married Jesse Gladding on 16 May 1814 at Accomack Co, VA. Peter Hack was the security on the M.L.B. of Jesse Gladding and Sally Thornton, widow of John..¹

     John was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Sally (-----) circa 1810. John died before 16 May 1814. It was on this date that Peter Hack was the security on the M.L.B. of Jesse Gladding and Sally Thornton, widow of John..¹

     John was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Tunnell was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. Tunnell Thornton, orphan of Wm. Thronton, was bound to Joshua Thornton in 1808.² Tunnell was named as an heir on 14 October 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Tunnell Thornton, a boy bound to me, in the will of Joshua Thornton..³ He married Susanna Taylor, daughter of John Taylor, on 26 March 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. George Window of Robt. and Adkins Matthews of Elias were the securities on the M.L.B. of Tunnell Thornton of William dec'd and Susanna Taylor of John..¹ An Indenture made by the Overseers of the Poor and Tunnell
Thornton to carry out an order made in the County Court dated 1 April 1823 to bind Salley Worington orphan of John until the age of 18, unto Tunnell Thornton, who will provide sufficient Meat, Drink, Washing, Lodging, and Wearing Apparel, teach her reading, writing and arithmetic, Weaving & Spinning and also pay him $12 at the expiration of the said time.⁴

     Susanna was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Tunnell Thornton, son of William Thornton and Margaret Taylor, on 26 March 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. George Window of Robt. and Adkins Matthews of Elias were the securities on the M.L.B. of Tunnell Thornton of William dec'd and Susanna Taylor of John..¹

     John was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Mary was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. On 27 Feb 1805 Molly Thornton, of William, and Joshua Thornton were among the buyers at William Thornton (of Edw'd) estate sale.¹

     Eliza was born circa 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Eliza was named in her father's will on 14 October 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Eliza Ann Thornton in the will of Joshua Thornton..¹

     Mary was born circa 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Joshua Thornton (I), son of William Thornton (II) (Assawoman) and Anne (-----), circa 1785. Mary was named in her father's will on 2 November 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Her daughters Betsy, Hessy and Rachel Thornton were named as granddaughters in the will of William Wessells..¹ On 15 May 1806, Molly Thornton, Joshua Thorton, Henry Thornton and William Thornton were among buyers at the estate sale of Joshua Thornton. The widow was to have her dower.² Mary was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1810 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Molly Thornton, over age 45. Listed with were 1 male, age 0-10; 1 male, age 16-26; 1 female, age 10-16; and 1 female, age 26-45..³ Mary was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1820 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Molly Thornton, over age 45. Listed with her were 2 males, age 16-26; and 2 females, age 10-16..³ She made a will on 9 December 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Mary W. Thornton. To grandson Meshack Matthews ... & Negro woman Esther & ... To granddaughter Mary W. Matthews ... To granddaughter Margaret Matthews ... To Levin Matthews, the son of Evans, $20. The remainder to be sold & the money to my 3 grandchildren. Friend James White Extr. Witt: Elijah Hinman, Moses W. Hinman & George Matthews..⁴ Mary died in January 1821.⁴ Mary's will was probated on 29 January 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. John S. Bundick & Jacob Warner securities..⁴

     Esther was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA. Esther was named in her grandfather's will on 2 November 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Hessy Thornton in the will of William Wessells. She was named along with Betsy & Rachel Thornton, who were all named as his granddaughters..² She made a will on 8 September 1804 at Accomack Co, VA. To Joshua Thornton my Negro girl Peggy & when she is of lawful age then to be free. To Egnasha Bird ... To Mamy ... To Rebecca Russell ... To my sister Betty Mathuos [Matthews?] ... & £10. To Joshua Thornton, James Thornton & David Thornton all the money in the hands of the Extr. Joshua William Thornton Jr. Extr. Witt: William Thornton & William Thornton..¹ Esther chose a guardian on in 1806 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that Hesse Thornton, daughter of Joshua, choose a guardian..³ Esther died in February 1808 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Esther's will was probated on 29 February 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. William Thornton security..¹

     Meshack was born circa 1805 at Accomack Co, VA. Meshack was named in his grandmother's will on 9 December 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson Meshack Matthews in the will of Mary W. Thornton..¹

     Mary was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA. Mary was named in her grandmother's will on 9 December 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Mary W. Matthews in the will of Mary W. Thornton..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1809 at Accomack Co, VA. Margaret was named in her grandmother's will on 9 December 1820 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a granddaughter Margaret Matthews in the will of Mary W. Thornton..²

     William was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret Taylor on 19 July 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as William Thornton and Margaret Taylor..² William died circa 1807. Tunnell Thornton, orphan of Wm. Thronton, was bound to Joshua Thornton in 1808..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. She married William Thornton, son of Joshua Thornton (I), on 19 July 1791 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as William Thornton and Margaret Taylor..¹

     Euphemia was born circa 1802 at Accomack Co, VA. Euphemia was named in her uncle's will on 14 October 1812 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Euphamy R. Thornton and given £10 in the will of Joshua Thornton..¹ She married Henry Thornton, son of Jonathan Thornton and Mary Jones, on 27 June 1839 at Accomack Co, VA. David Watts and George P. (-----) were the securities on the M.L.B. of Henry Thornton of Mary and Euphemia Thornton..²

     Martha was born circa 1725 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Thomas Thornton, son of William Thornton (I), circa 1750. Martha was named as administrator of an estate on 27 January 1767 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Martha Thornton was named to settle the estate of Thomas Thornton. Samuel Bevans & William Patterson were the securities..¹

     William was born circa 1757 at Accomack Co, VA. William Thornton was under age 14 in 1761 and in 1763 as a guardian was appointed.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1759 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth Thornton was under age 14 in 1761 and in 1763 was a guardian was appointed.¹

     William was born circa 1760 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary Kelly, daughter of Thomas Kelly and Tabitha Tatham, circa 1783. After Thomas Kelly's death in 1784, a survey showed 180 1/2 acres which were divided, the northwestern half going to Tabitha, the wife of George Clayton Hinman, and the southeastern half to Mary, the wife of William Thornton. After the deaths of William and Mary Thornton, in 1845 a William Thornton sold his 1/4 interest in 94 acres to Littleton A. Hinman, and the next year Hinman bought the 3/4 interest of Nancy Thornton at public auction. This was part of Whitelaw's tract A111 on Guilford Creek..² William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Thornton, age 26-45. Listed with him were 2 males, age 10-16; 1 male, age 16-26; 1 female, age 10-16; 1 female, age 16-26; and 2 slaves..³ William witnessed a will on 16 March 1817 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Thornton, Richard Bundick & John Y. Sterling witnessed the will of Mary Bell. William Thornton Sr. & James Justice were securities at probate..⁴ William was named in his son's will on 24 December 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as my father William Thornton in the will of Thomas Thornton. He left his sister Nancy Thornton all my estate including the land & marsh which was my mother's & which my father William Thornton now holds for & during his life..⁵ William was named in his daughter's will on 12 November 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. Easter Thornton left the land now occupied by her father to her brother William Thornton, provided he never sell the land and at his death to his son William..⁶

     Easter was born circa 1785 at Accomack Co, VA. She made a will on 12 November 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. To brother William Thornton the land now occupied by my father provided he never sells the land & at his death to his son William. To sister Nancy Thornton ... & at her death to nephew William Thornton. Witt: George H. Ewell, George Clayton & George Clayton Jr..² Easter died in January 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.² Easter's will was probated on 25 February 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. Her will was partly proved on 28 Jan 1828 and fully proved on 25 Feb 1828..²

     Nancy was born circa 1788 at Accomack Co, VA. Nancy was named in her brother's will on 24 December 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Nancy Thornton in the will of Thomas Thornton of Guilford and given all my estate including the land & marsh which was my mother's & which my father William Thornton now holds for & during his life..² Nancy was named in her sister's will on 12 November 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a sister Nancy Thornton in the will of Easter Thornton and at her death to nephew William Thornton..³ Nancy died in 1838.⁴ Administration of Nancy's estate was filed on 29 October 1838 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Littleton A. Hinman was named to settle the estate of Nancy Thornton. Levin Dix Sr. & John D. Parks were the securities.⁴

     Thomas was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. He made a will on 24 December 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. To sister Nancy Thornton all my estate including the land & marsh which was my mother's & which my father William Thornton now holds for & during his life. Sister Nancy Thornton Extr. Witt: Dennis Clayton, George Clayton & Thomas R. Clayton..² Thomas died in March 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.² Thomas's will was probated on 25 March 1822 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. William died in 1849.¹ Administration of William's estate was filed on 26 November 1849 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that David Mears was named to settle the estate of William Thornton of John. James W. Custis & Littleton A. Hinman were the securities.¹

     William (Charles?) and Charles (William?) Thornton may have been the same person. He was called William in his father James' will, but could have been the same as the Charles who witnessed 3 wills in this part of Accomack County. Charles was born circa 1732 at Accomack Co, VA. Charles witnessed a will on 29 January 1754 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Charles Thornton and John Thornton witnessed the will of Elizabeth Townsend. Skinner Wallop was the Extr..² Charles witnessed a will on 3 September 1768 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Charles Thornton, along with Edward Joynes, Elijah Collins, Caleb Townsend and Samuel Singleton witnessed the will of William Wheelton..³ Charles witnessed a will on 6 November 1773 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Charles Thornton, along with William Parradise and Thomas Alexander witnessed the will of John Smith. He left his son John Smith land in Chincoteague Neck and land near Horn Town..⁴ Charles died after 1775.

     William was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Thornton of Charles, age 26-45, with 1 female age 0-10 and 1 female age 26-45..² He married Mary 'Polly' Rowley widow on 1 May 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. William Watts was the security on the M.L.B. of William Thornton of Charles and Polly Rowley, widow of William..¹ William deeded land as a gift in 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. It was in this year that William Thornton of Charles deeded land to Hessy, Polly & William Thornton..³ William was ordered to be tax free on in 1834 at Accomack Co, VA.³ William died after 1834.

     Mary was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married John Young circa 1800. On 29 Feb 1808 Obed Adams was the security on the M.L.B. of William Roley and Polly Young, widow of John..¹ She married William Rowley on 29 February 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Obed Adams was the security on the M.L.B. of William Roley and Polly Young, widow of John..¹ She married William (of Charles) Thornton, son of Charles (William?) Thornton, on 1 May 1821 at Accomack Co, VA. William Watts was the security on the M.L.B. of William Thornton of Charles and Polly Rowley, widow of William..¹

     William was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary 'Polly' Rowley widow on 29 February 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. Obed Adams was the security on the M.L.B. of William Roley and Polly Young, widow of John..¹

     John was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Mary 'Polly' Rowley widow circa 1800. On 29 Feb 1808 Obed Adams was the security on the M.L.B. of William Roley and Polly Young, widow of John..¹