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     Polly was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. Polly received 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..¹

     Mrs. Dorothy Bull told Mary Frances Carey on 3 Jan 1986 that her father was Sylvester Lee Thronton and that he had a brother Edward that lived in Philadelphia. Edward's children were Edward, Robert, Irene & Eleanor. Edward was born circa 1881 at Accomack Co, VA.

     Edward was born circa 1900.

     Robert was born circa 1902.

     Irene was born circa 1904.

     Eleanor was born circa 1906.

     Loomis was born on 30 June 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Loumas W. Thornton, the son of Lemuel Y. Thornton, farmer, and Harriet. His mother gave the information..^1,3 He married Mamie Bunting, daughter of George Robert Bunting and Ellen Hester Justice, on 23 December 1903 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Loomis W. Thornton, a 20 year old farmer, the son of Lemuel Y. & Harriet F. Thornton and she was shown as Mamie Bunting, age 20, the daughter of George R. & Edna E. Bunting..² Loomis died on 27 February 1947 at age 63.³ His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Loomis W. Thornton, who is buried next to Manie B. Thornton..³

     Ann was born in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Elwood Milton Taylor, son of George W. Taylor and Virginia Frances 'Jennie' East, on 14 November 1906 at Atlantic Methodist Ch, Atlantic, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elwood Milton Taylor, a 22 year old railroad agent, the son of George Wesley & Jennie Frances Taylor and she was shown as A. Rida Thornton, age 26, the daughter of Lemuel Y. & Harriet Frances Thornton..¹ Ann died in 1969.² Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ann Rida Taylor, wife of Elwood M. Taylor..²

     Meta was born in 1890 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Joseph A. Conquest circa 1910.² Meta died in 1975.² Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Meta T. Conquest, buried next to Joseph A. Conquest..²

     Eva was born on 1 September 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Eva B. Thornton, the daughter of Lemuel Y. (farmer) & Harriet F. Thornton. Her father gave the information.. She married Adin Partridge Rich, son of William Manklin Rich and Beulah Horton, on 22 May 1912 at Atlantic, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Adin Partridge Rich, a 28 year old manufacturing jeweler, born in Pennsylvania & living in Philadelphia, the son of Wm. Manklin(?) & Beulah Horton(?) Rich and she was shown as Eva Beatrice Thornton, age 24, the daughter of Lemuel Y. & Harriet Frances Thornton..²

     Mary was born circa 1780 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Jonathan Thornton, son of John Thornton, on 26 September 1808 at Accomack Co, VA. James Thornton was the security on the M.L.B. of Jonathan Thornton and Mary Jones..¹

     Henry was born circa 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Euphemia R. Thornton, daughter of William Thornton and Margaret Taylor, 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..¹

     George was born in 1872 at Accomack Co, VA.² George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. H. Thornton, an 8 year old son in a household headed by Wm. H. Thornton, a 35 year old laborer..¹ He married Nancy M. Daisey, daughter of James Daisey and Mary Andrews, on 29 January 1898 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George H. Thornton, a 23 year old oysterman, the son of William H. & Hester M. Thornton and she was shown as Nancy M. Daisey, age 23, the daughter of James of J. & Mary Daisey..³ George died on 2 September 1908 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. Thornton, who died 2 Sep 1908, aged 35. He was a member of the Wallop's Island crew and was survived by a wife and 4 children. Chincoteague News..⁴ His body was interred at Daisey Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George H. Thornton, who was buried next to Nancy M. Thornton..²

     Josephine was born circa 1871 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Josephine was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Sea Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Josephine Thornton, a 9 year old daughter in a household headed by John Thornton, a 55 year old oyster planter..¹

     Letitia was born on 3 August 1879 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Letitia Lee Thornton, the daughter of Alfred T. Thornton, farmer, and Alice D. Thornton. His father gave the information..² Letitia was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Metompkin Dist, North, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lutitia L. Thornton, a 10 month old daughter in a household headed by A.L. Thornton, a 25 year old sailor..¹

     Patience was born in 1869 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Patience Thronton, born 1 Jan 1872, daughter of John E. Thornton, oysterman, and Mary A., born in the Island Township. A friend Miles B. Thornton gave the information. Her tombstone shows 1869..^2,3 Patience was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Patricia Thornton, a 9 year old daughter in a household headed by John J. Thornton, a 35 year old laborer..¹ She married John T. 'Fiddling Jack' Thornton, son of Miles B. Thornton Sr. and Ebah 'Ebba' Hall, 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 Patience died in 1940.³ Her body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.³

     John was born circa 1878 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John A. Thornton, a 2 year old son in a household headed by John J. Thornton, a 35 year old laborer..¹

     Franklin was born on 9 July 1874 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Franklin Thornton, son of James Thornton, farmer, and Jane. His father gave the informtion..² Franklin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Metompkin Dist, North, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Frank Thornton, a 5 year old son in a household headed by James Thornton, a 46 year old farmer..¹

     William was born on 14 May 1881 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. L. Thornton, the son of Lemuel Y. (farmer) & Harriet F. Thornton. His father gave the information..^2,1 He married Lula May Bunting, daughter of George Robert Bunting and Ellen Hester Justice, on 19 December 1900 at Atlantic, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Lawrence Thornton, a 20 year old farmer, the son of Lemuel Y. & Harriet F. Thornton and she was shown as Lula May Bunting, age 20, the daughter of George R. & Ellen H. Bunting..³ He married Sallie C. (-----) circa 1910.² William died on 27 January 1917 at age 35.² His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William Lawrence Thornton, who was buried next to Lula M. & Sallie C. Thornton..²

     Sallie was born in 1881 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William Lawrence Thornton, son of Lemuel Y. Thornton and Harriet Frances Tindall, circa 1910.¹ Sallie died in 1948.¹ Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstones shows her as Sallie C. Thornton, the 2nd wife of William L. Thornton..¹

     Lula was born on 17 September 1880 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married William Lawrence Thornton, son of Lemuel Y. Thornton and Harriet Frances Tindall, on 19 December 1900 at Atlantic, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Lawrence Thornton, a 20 year old farmer, the son of Lemuel Y. & Harriet F. Thornton and she was shown as Lula May Bunting, age 20, the daughter of George R. & Ellen H. Bunting..¹ Lula died on 16 May 1906 at age 25. She was shown as Mrs. Lawrence Thornton, who was survived by her husband and one child and a baby 4 weeks old..^2,3 Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Lula May Thornton, the 1st wife of William L. Thornton..²

     (-----) was born circa 1875. He married Ella Belle Cane Thornton, daughter of James Washington Thornton Sr. and Delilah Eliza Wimbrough, circa 1910.¹

     Gordon was born circa 1865. He married Phoebe A. Thornton, daughter of James Washington Thornton Sr. and Delilah Eliza Wimbrough, circa 1890.¹

     Nancy was born in 1871 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married George H. Thornton, son of William H. Thornton and Hester 'Nellie' or 'Hattie' McGee, on 29 January 1898 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George H. Thornton, a 23 year old oysterman, the son of William H. & Hester M. Thornton and she was shown as Nancy M. Daisey, age 23, the daughter of James of J. & Mary Daisey..¹ Nancy died in 1951.² Her body was interred at Daisey Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Nancy M. Thornton, who is buried next to George H. Thornton..^3,2

     Elizabeth was born in 1878 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Emmons G. Thornton, son of James Washington Thornton Sr. and Delilah Eliza Wimbrough, 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..¹ Elizabeth died in 1960.² Her body was interred at Booth Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth Thornton, wife of Emmons Thorntons..²

     Albert was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Albert was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Albert Mears, age 5 in HH#699 headed by Julius C. Mears, a 29 year old farmer..¹ He married Nettie Tarr on 12 December 1888 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Albert F. Mears, age 34 and Nettie Tarr, age 22..²

     Annie was born on 12 June 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Annie M. Thornton, daughter of Lemuel Z. Thornton, farmer, and Harriet F. Thornton. Her father gave the information..² Annie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Sea Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Annie Thornton, a 6 month old daughter in a household headed by Lemuel Thornton, a 22 year old farmer..¹

     Miles was born on 4 September 1874 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Miles B. Thornton, son of Miles B. Thornton, oysterman, and Iba, born 25 Sep 1874. His father gave the information. His tombstone show 4 Sep 1874..^2,3 Miles was listed with his father in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as (-----) Thornton, a 5 year old son in a household headed by M.B. Thornton, a 38 year old oysterman..¹ He married Annie E. Lunn, daughter of John P. Lunn and Rachel E. McGee, on 24 May 1896 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Miles Kendal Thornton, a 22 year old sailor, the son of Miles B. & Iby Thornton and she was shown as Annie E. Lunn, age 18, the daughter of John P. & Rachel Lunn..^4,5 Miles died on 26 August 1952 at age 77.^4,3 His body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Miles Kendell Thornton..³

     George was born circa 1879 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ George was listed with his parents in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Thornton, a 1 year old son in a household headed by John Thornton, a 24 year old laborer..¹

     Silvester died on 14 February 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. Silvester was born on 14 February 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Silvester Thornton, who was deadborn on 14 Feb 1865, the son of John H. Thornton, sailor, and Marg. His father gave the information..

     William died on 27 December 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. William was born on 27 December 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Thornton, deadborn, 27 Dec 1865, son of Wm. Thornton, farmer, and Emmay. His father gave the information..

     Charles was born on 2 January 1885 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Charles B. Thornton, son of John T. Thornton, famer, and Maggie Thornton. His father gave the information..^1,2 Charles died in 1959.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Charles C. Thornton, 1885-1959..²

     Charles was born on 7 February 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Charles H. Thornton, son of Miles B. Thornton, oysterman, and Maggy Thornton. His father gave the information.. He married Mamie J. Watkinson, daughter of Cornelius S. Watkinson and Julia A. (-----), on 6 April 1904 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Charles H. Thornton, a 19 year old waterman, the son of Miles B. & Maggie E. Thornton and she was shown as Mamie J. Watkinson, age 18, the daughter of Cornelius S. & Julia A. Watkinson..² Charles died in 1970.³ His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.³

     Elizabeth was born on 1 April 1881 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz. Thornton, daughter of John J. Thornton, oysterman, and Mary A. Thornton. Her mother reported the information.. She married George S. Pusey, son of John Pusey and Sallie E. (-----), on 6 December 1902 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George S. Pussey, a 25 year old divorced sailor, the son of John & Sallie Pussey and she was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, age 22, the daughter of John J. & Mary A. Thornton..²

     Elizabeth was born on 18 September 1882 at First District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliz. A. Thornton, daughter of John Thos. & Comfort E. Thornton. Her mother gave the information..¹ She married Nelson M. 'Tess' Wimbrough, son of William B. Wimbrough and Delitta Ellen (-----), on 26 September 1898 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Nelson M. Wimbrough, a 20 year old oysterman, the son of William & Delilla Wimbrough and she was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, age 16, the daughter of John T. & Comfort Thornton..² Elizabeth died in 1963.³ Her body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth T. Wimbrow, 1882-1963. The tombstone book also shows her as "June Bug", wife of Nelson M. Wimbrow..³

     Elmer was born on 9 September 1885 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Elmer Thornton, son of Jno. T. Thornton, oysterman, and Comfort Thornton, born 9 Sep 1885. His father gave the information. His tombstone shows 1884..² He married Virginia V. 'Vergie' Jester, daughter of Daniel J. Jester and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Daisey, on 27 October 1904 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elmer Thornton, a 19 year old oysterman, the son of John T. & Comfort Thornton and she was shown Virginia Jester, age 18, the daughter of Daniel J. & Elizabeth Jester..³ Elmer died in 1952.⁴ His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Elmer C. Thornton, 1884-1952, who is buried next to Vergie V. Thornton..⁴

     Georganna was born on 6 December 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Georganna Thornton, the daughter of John Thornton, farmer, and Serena Thornton. Her grandmother Nancy Taylor gave the information..

     Georganna was born on 6 January 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Georganna Thornton, the daughter of Thomas H. Thornton, farmer, and Ella Thornton. Her father gave the information..

     John was born in 1882 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John C. Thornton, the son of John J. Thornton, oysterman, and Mary A. Thornton, born 6 Aug 1883. His father gave the information. His tombstone shows him as John B. Thornton, born 1882..¹ John died in 1963.² His body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John B. Thornton, 1882-1963..²

     John was born on 6 December 1888 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Thornton, the son of Wm. H. Thornton, oysterman, and Hester Thornton, born 23 Oct 1886. His father gave the information. His tombstone shows 6 Dec 1888..^1,3 He married Maggie E. Marvel, daughter of Robert B. or E. Marvel and Sarah Elizabeth 'Lizzie' (-----), on 1 February 1911 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John E. Thornton, a 23 year old oysterman, the son of William H. & Hester Thornton and she was shown as Maggie E. Marvel, age 24, the daughter of Robert B. & Lizzie Marvel..² John died on 7 March 1962 at age 73.³ His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John E. Thornton, 6 Dec 1888 - 7 Mar 1962, VA Surfman, US Coast Guard, buried near Maggie Thornton..³

     John was born on 25 May 1879 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Thornton, the son of John Thos. Thornton, oysterman, and Sarah J. Thornton. Aunt Ellen J. Clayville gave the information..

     John was born on 18 March 1882 at First District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John K. Thornton, the son of Jno. J. Thronton of K., oysterman, and Frany A. Thornton. His father gave the information..

     John was born on 1 April 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Thornton, the son of Jno. T. Thornton, oysterman, and Comfort his wife. His mother gave the information. Accorcing to Dr. Bill Burton, he was know as John Nealy Thornton..^2,3 He married Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Hill circa 1905.⁴ John died on 8 December 1956 at age 73.³ His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John N. Thornton, who was buriend near Lizzie N. Thronton..³

     (son_of_James.T.) was born on 19 March 1882 at First District, Acc Co, VA. He was show as an unnamed Thornton, deadborn, the son of James T. and Sarah A. Thornton. His grandmother Mahaly Taylor gave the information..¹

     (dau_of_John.T.) was born on 3 January 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as an unnamed Thornton, the daughter of John T. (oysterman) & Maggie Thornton. Her mother gave the information..

     (dau_of_John.J.of_K.) was born on 29 November 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as an unnamed Thornton, daughter of Jno. J. Thornton of K. (oysterman) & Fanny his wife. Her mother gave the information..

     (dau_of_Wm.P.) was born on 9 February 1885 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as an unnamed Thornton, the daughter of Wm. P. Thornton Jr. (oysterman) & Mary E., his wife. Her father gave the information..

     (dau_of_John.W.) was born on 10 November 1886 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as an unnamed Thornton, the daughter of John W. Thronton (farmer) & Sally his wife. Her mother gave the information..

     (son_of was born on 2 October 1886 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an unnamed Thornton, the son of Alfred T. (oysterman) & Alice D. Thornton. His mother gave the information..

     Virginia was born on 13 December 1882 at First District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Virginia Thornton, the daughter of John T. Thornton of Jno. (farmer) & his wife Maggie S. Thornton, born 13 Dec 1882. Her father gave the information. Her tombstone shows 1881..² Virginia died in 1960.² Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Jennie M. Thornton, 1881-1960..²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1860. She married Noah P. Thornton Sr., son of Joseph (-----) and Elizabeth Thornton, circa 1883.

     William was born in 1884 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. Thornton, the son of Noah (oysterman) & Elizabeth Thornton, born 4 Oct 1885. His grandmother Eliz. Chericks gave the information. He was also shown as Wm. H. Thornton, the son of Noah (oysterman) & Lizzie Thornton, 10 Sep 1886. His father reported the information. His tombstone shows 1884..^1,3 He married Lydia May Daisey, daughter of William P. Daisey and Mary A. Steelman, on 22 July 1904 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William H. Thornton, a 19 year old oysterman, the son of Noah & Lizzie Thornton and she was shown as Lydia Daisey, age 16, the daughter of William P. & Mary A. Daisey..² His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William H. Thornton, 1884-____..³

     William was born on 20 March 1886 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. J. Thornton, the son of John J. (oysterman) & Mary A. Thornton. His father gave the information.. He married Abbie J. Mason on 9 August 1912 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William James Thornton, a 24 year old oysterman, the son of John J. & Mary A. Thornton and she was shown as Abba Mason, age 15, the daughter of George & Charlotte Mason..² William died in 1935.³ His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William J. Thornton, 1886-1935, who is buried near Abbie J. Thornton..³

     Alice was born on 12 April 1895 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Alice Ida Thornton, the daughter of Miles B. (oysterman) & Maggie Thornton. Her mother gave the information.. She married John S. Finney, son of Alfred W. Finney Sr. and Mary A. Bell, on 2 September 1909 at Wachapreague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John S. Finney, a 44 year old widowed farmer, the son of Alfred W. & Mary A. Finney and she was shown as Alice I. Thornton, age 15, the daughter of Miles B. & Maggie E. Thornton..²

     David was born on 10 January 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as David Thornton, the son of John H. (farmer) & Ella Thornton. His mother gave the information..¹ David died on 10 July 1887 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Thornton, who died of chol. inf. at the age of 6 days old. The was the son of John H. & Ella Thornton, born in Acc Co. His mother gave the informtion..²

     David was born on 1 September 1895 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David P. Thornton, the son of John T. of Miles (oysterman) & Patience Thornton. His mother gave the information..

     Dora was born on 26 May 1893 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Dora Thornton, the daughter of Wm. T. (oysterman) & Mary E. Thornton. Her father gave the information.. She married Sidney J. Hill, son of Daniel Hill and Mary A. Daisey, on 27 December 1907 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Sidney J. Hill, an 18 year old oysterman, the son of Daniel & Mary A. Hill and she was shown as Dora Thornton, age 17, the daughter of William P. & Mary E. Thornton. They were married at the Methodist Ep. Parsonage..²

     Duray was born on 14 June 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Duray H. Thornton, the son of Wm. E. (oysterman) & Amanda Thornton. His mother gave the information..² Duray died on 10 September 1887 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Duray Thornton, who died of consumption at the age of 5 months, 15 days. He was the son of Wm. & Amanda Thornton. His mother gave the information..³

     Edward was born on 10 May 1896 at Justisville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edw'd A. Thornton, the son of Calhoun J. (oysterman) & Willie F. Thornton. His mother gave the information.. Edward died in 1931.² His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     Edward was born on 5 October 1890 at First District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward P. Thornton, born 5 Nov 1890, the son of John Thos. (oysterman) & Comfort Thornton. His father gave the information. His tombstone shows 5 Oct 1890..¹ Edward died on 20 April 1940 at age 49.² His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Edward T. Thornton, 5 Oct 1890 - 20 Apr 1940, who is buried next to John N. Thornton..²

     Elmer was born on 24 April 1888 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Elmer L. Thornton, the son of Sylvester L. (farmer) & Florence Thornton. His mother gave the information..

     Elsie was born on 24 August 1896 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elsie Thornton, the daughter of Wm. P. (oysterman) & Mary E. Thornton. Her father gave the information..

     G. was born on 12 November 1890 at First District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as G. Thornton, the son of Lemuel Y. (farmer) & Harriet F. Thornton. His father gave the information..

     George was born in August 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as George Thornton, the son of John T. (oysterman) & Comfort Thornton. His father gave the information..¹

     George was born on 14 February 1888 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Thos. Thornton, the son of John Thos. (oysterman) & Comfort Thornton. His father gave the information.. He married Mannie A. Hopkins, daughter of George H. Hopkins and Jane Birch, on 15 March 1908 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George T. Thornton, a 20 year old oysterman, the son of John T. & Comfort Thornton and she was shown as Manie Hopkins, age 18, the daughter of George H. & Jane Hopkins..² George died on 7 November 1957 at age 69.³ His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George T. Thornton, 1888-1957, who is buried next to Mannie A. Thornton..⁴

     Harriet was born on 2 October 1888 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet Thornton, the daughter of Noah (oysterman) & Elizabeth Thornton. Her mother gave the information..

     Harriet was born on 7 January 1890 at First District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriet M. Thornton, the daughter of Sylvester L. (farmer) & Florence Thornton.. She married George D. Nock, son of Jackson L. Nock and May (-----), on 29 April 1906 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George D. Nock, a 22 year old mason, the son of Jackson L. & May Nock and she was shown as Hattie M. Thornton, age 17, the daughter of Sylvester L. & Florence Thornton..²

     Herbert was born on 6 April 1893 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Herbert F. Thornton, the son of A.T. (farmer) & Alice D. Thornton. His father gave the infomation..¹

     Joseph was born on 16 April 1896 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joseph S. Thornton, the son of Benj. P. (oysterman) & Sarena Jane Thornton. His mother gave the information..

     Laura was born on 26 October 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Laura M. Thornton, the daughter of Wm. P. (oysterman) & Mary Thornton. Her mother gave the infomation.. She married Eba Birch, son of David H. Birch and Mary (-----), on 1 September 1903 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Eba Birch, a 21 year old oysterman, the son of David H. & Mary Birch and she was shown as Laura M. Thornton, age 17, the daughter of William P. & Mary Thornton..²

     Henry was born on 2 October 1893 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lee Thornton, the son of James Jr. (oysterman) & Julia Thornton. His father gave the information..

     Charlotte was born on 22 January 1896 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lottie D. Thornton, the daughter of Jas. Junior (oysterman) & Julia Thornton. Her mother gave the information.. She married Charlie W. Collins circa 1925.^2,3 Her body was interred at Red Mens Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.³

     Martha was born on 30 December 1894 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Martha J. Thornton, the daughter of Jas. L. (farmer) & Sarah C. Thornton. Her grandmother Mrs. Mary Thornton gave the information.. She married John Tom Justice, son of William M. Justice and Sarah T. (-----), on 24 March 1917 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Justis, a 25 year old farmer, the son of William M....... & Lidia S. Justis and she was shown as Martha J. Thornton, age 22, the daughter of James L. & Lidia S. Thornton..² Martha died in 1958.³ Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Martha Jane Justice, wife of John Tom Justice..³

     Maggie was born circa 1870. She married Samuel W. Thornton, son of James W. Thornton and Matilda Jane Killmon, circa 1892.

     Mary was born on 12 October 1893 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary E. Thornton, the daughter of Samuel (farmer) & Maggie E. Thornton. Her father gave the information.. Mary died in February 1902 at age 8. She was shown as a daughter Ethel Thornton in her obituary of this date..²

     Mollie was born on 23 June 1893 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mollie Thornton, the daughter of Jno. W. (oysterman) & Ella Thornton. Her mother gave the information..

     Morrell was born on 25 January 1896 at Bloxom, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Morrell G. Thornton, the son of Alfred T. (farmer) & Alice L. Thornton. His father gave the information..

     Nancy was born on 25 September 1892 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy P. Thornton, the daughter of Miles B. (oysterman) & Maggie E. Thornton. Her father gave the information.. She married Southey M. Bell, son of James W. Bell and Sherdassin(?) (-----), on 24 December 1907 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Southey M. Bell, a 26 year old oyster planter, the son of James W. & Sherdassin(?) Bell and she was shown as Nancy C. Thornton, age 16, the daughter of Miles B. & Maggie E. Thornton..²

     Noah was born on 8 October 1889 at First District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Noah Thornton, the son of Noah (oysterman) & Elizabeth. His grandmother Elizabeth Chericks gave the information..

     Elizabeth was born circa 1830 at Accomack Co, VA. Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Cherricks, age 20 in HH#57 headed by Purnell Watson, a 40 year old sailor. Also in this household was Mary Watson, age 42, apparently her mother..¹

     (son_of_John.H.) was born in January 1890 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an unnamed Thornton, a son of John H. of W. (oysterman) & Soprona Ella Thornton. His mother gave the information..¹ (son_of_John.H.) died on 25 January 1890 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as an unnamed Thornton, who died of la grippe at the age of 21 days. He was the son of John H. of W. and Sopronia Thornton. Born in Acc Co. His mother gave the information..²

     (dau_of_James.H.) was born on 30 March 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as an unnamed Thornton, the daughter of James H. (oysterman) & Eleshea Thornton. Her mother gave the information..

     (dau_of_John.J.of_K.) was born on 20 May 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as an unnamed Thornton, the daughter of John J. of K. (oysterman) & Frany Thornton. Her father gave the information..

     (son_of_John.W.) was born on 28 December 1888 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as an unnamed Thornton, the son of John W. (farmer) & Sally A. Thornton. His mother gave the information..

     (son_of_Miles.B.) was born on 25 November 1889 at First District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as an unnamed Thornton, deadborn, the son of Miles B. (oysterman) & Maggie Thornton. His mother gave the information..

     (dau_of_John.J.of_K.) was born on 27 January 1890 at First District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as an unnamed Thornton, the daughter of John J. of K. (oysterman) & Traney Thornton. Her mother gave the information..

     (dau_of_Miles.B.) was born on 29 January 1890 at First District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as an unnamed Thornton, deadborn, the daughter of Miles B. (oysterman) & Maggie E. Thornton. Her father gave the information..

     (dau_of_J.W.) was born on 16 October 1891 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as an unnamed Thornton, the daughter of J.W. (carpenter) & Sally T. Thornton. Her father gave in the information..¹

     (dau_of_L.J.) was born on 28 December 1892 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as an unnamed Thornton, the daughter of L.J. (farmer) & Frances Thornton. Her father gave the information..

     (dau_of_Lemuel) was born on 22 November 1893 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as an unnamed Thornton, the daughter of Lemuel Y. (farmer) & Harriet F. Thornton. Her father gave the information..

     (dau_of_Lewis) was born on 29 May 1895 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as an unnamed Thornton, the daughter of Louis (farmer) & Fanny Thornton. Her father gave the information..