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     (son_of_John.J.of_K.) was born on 14 August 1895 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as an unnamed Thornton, the son of John J. of K. (oysterman) & Trany M. Thornton. His mother gave the information..

     (son_of_John.T.of_Miles) was born on 30 September 1896 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as an unnamed Thornton, the son of Jno. T. of Miles (oysterman) & Patience Thornton. His father gave the information..

     O'Farrell was born on 10 June 1896 at Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as O'Farrell Thornton, the son of John H. (section hand) & Ella Thornton. His mother gave the information..

     Samuel was born on 11 May 1894 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sam'l Thos. Thornton, the son of C.J. (farmer) & Willie F. Thornton. His mother gave the information..

     Thomas was born on 19 May 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Thos. R. Thornton, the son of Miles B. (oysterman) and Maggie Thornton, born 19 May 1887. His mother gave the information. Dr. Bill Burton's information shows him as William Robert Thornton, born 1887..^2,1 He married Annie Mae Marvel circa 1905.²

     William was born in February 1893 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Thornton, the son of J.T. (oysterman) & Comfort Thornton. His father gave the information..

     John was born on 15 July 1887 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Thornton, the son of Wm. H. (oysterman) & Ellen Thornton. His mother gave the information. (NOTE: His father was probably Jno. H., instead of Wm. H., as John H. had a wife Ellen, not Wm. H.).

     Nina was born on 1 September 1892 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nina R. Thornton, the daughter of Jno. H. (R.R. employee) & Maggie A. Thornton. Her father gave the information..

     (son_of_John.J.) was born on 25 March 1875 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as an unnamed Thornton, the son of John J. (oysterman) & Mary A. Thornton. His mother gave the information..

     Joseph was born on 14 September 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jos. E. Thornton, born on Chincoteague, the son of John H. (farmer) & Marg. Thornton. His father gave the information. (NOTE: The Chincoteague may have been in error, and this could be the same as Josephine, who was age 9 in the 1880 census.).

     Nancy was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. On 10 Oct 1840, a Chanery suit was brought into Accomack County Court: William Thornton's Admr (Plaintiff) vs. William Thornton' heirs (Defendants). The plaintiff was Littleton A. Hinman, administrator of Nancy Thornton deceased, and the defendants were William Thornton Jr. (now age 21 years) and Spencer Drummond, guardian to Nancy Thornton. The case was heard during 5 court sessions between Oct 1840 and Oct 1845. Nancy Thornton deceased was evidently their Aunt, who had died and who's estate was administered to Littleton A. Hinman on 29 Oct 1838.¹

     William was born circa 1730 at Accomack Co, VA. William was named in his father's will on 5 April 1739 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son William, under age, in the will of Nathaniel Tunnell, wife Sarah. He was given 170 acres where I now live..²

     Louis was born on 22 February 1876 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     George was born on 14 July 1878 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He married Susan 'Susie' Bunting circa 1900.¹ George died in 1963.² His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as George C. Cherricks, 1878-1963, who is buried next to Susan B. Cherricks..²

     Ella was born on 2 August 1883 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Ella died on 26 January 1893 at age 9. She died of measles & pneumonia at the age of 7 years and 6 months.. Her body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ella M. Cherricks, who was buried near George C. & Gazella T. Cherricks..

     Emory was born on 22 February 1886 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Mary Elizabeth (-----) circa 1920.¹ Emory died on 12 April 1976 at age 90. According to Dr. Bill Burton, Emory lived in Berlin, MD and had 2 daughters who used to visit Chincoteague in the 1930-40's. He was in the Coast Guard and served on lighthouses in the upper Chesapeake Bay.
.¹ His body was interred at Berlin, Wor Co, MD.¹

     John was born on 9 April 1894 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² He married Elizabeth Delores 'Lula' Munger, daughter of Parker Munger Sr., circa 1916.² He married Sadie Linder circa 1934.² John died on 10 February 1974 at age 79.² His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Hist tombstone shows him as J. Allen Cherricks, US Coast Guard, World War II. His is buried next to Lula D. (1900-1933) & Sadie Linder (1905-1971) Cherricks. According to Dr. Bill Burton, Uncle Allen worked on Chesapeake Lightship for over 30 years and was married to his Aunt Sadie, who helped raise the children of Clarence and Esther Burton..²

     Lillian was born on 11 May 1897 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She married Ray Peters circa 1920.¹ Lillian died in 1937.² Her body was interred at Booth Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. According to Dr. Bill Burton, she died of cancer and her husband Ray Peters was in the Coast Guard..²

     Emma was born in 1878 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Joseph K. Snead on 20 January 1895 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ Emma died in 1970.² Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Susan was born in 1882 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married George C. Cherricks Jr., son of George C. Cherricks Sr. and Gazella Thornton, circa 1900.² Susan died in 1968.¹ Her body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Susan B. Cherricks, who is buried next to George C. Cherricks..¹

     Margaret was born circa 1902 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Verona was born circa 1904 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     George was born circa 1906 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Stewart was born on 22 January 1904 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Mary was born in 1897. She married Emory W. Cherricks, son of George C. Cherricks Sr. and Gazella Thornton, circa 1920.¹ Mary died on 21 April 1975.¹

     Thelma was born circa 1921.

     Elizabeth was born circa 1923.

     Elizabeth was born in 1900. She married John Allen Cherricks, son of George C. Cherricks Sr. and Gazella Thornton, circa 1916.² Elizabeth died in 1933.² Her body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Lula D. Cherricks, 1900-1933, who is buried next to J. Allen Cherricks..²

     Sadie was born in 1905.¹ She married John Allen Cherricks, son of George C. Cherricks Sr. and Gazella Thornton, circa 1934.¹ Sadie died in 1971. According to Dr. Bill Burton, Sadie and her brother were orphaned at an early age and taken into different families and were not united until late in life. Sadie was taken in by the Roley family of Horntown and her brother, who survived her, lived in Baltimore, MD. His wife's name was Ann and they both came to the Public Health Hospital in Baltimore to visit Sadie frequently during her final illness. She died of cancer..¹ Her body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Robert was born on 12 October 1917 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² He married Pauline Agnes Holland, daughter of Stacey T. Holland Sr. and Lula Ann Jones, on 22 July 1942.² Robert died on 24 May 2001 at age 83.

     Parker was born circa 1870.

     Edward was born in 1899 at Accomack Co, VA.² Edward died in 1965.² His body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

     Ray was born in 1892. He married Lillian M. Cherricks, daughter of George C. Cherricks Sr. and Gazella Thornton, circa 1920.¹ Ray died in 1966.² His body was interred at Mechanics-Daisey Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

     Mannie was born on 27 September 1889 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² She married George Thomas Thornton, son of John Thomas Thornton and Elizabeth Comfort Andrews, 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..¹ Mannie died on 7 April 1974 at age 84.² Her body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mannie A. Thorton, wife of George T. Thornton..³

     Thelma was born circa 1912 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Annie was born circa 1914 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Elmira was born in 1917 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Emma was born circa 1920 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She married John Taylor circa 1940.

     Georgia was born circa 1922 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Elizabeth was born on 5 November 1887 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married John Nealy Thornton, son of John Thomas Thornton and Elizabeth Comfort Andrews, circa 1905.² Elizabeth died on 13 February 1942 at age 54.¹ Her body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Lizzie H. Thornton, 5 Nov 1887 - 13 Feb 1942, who is buried next to John N. Thornton..¹

     Snowden was born in 1908 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² He married Ida Berry circa 1930.¹ Snowden died in 1986.² His body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Snowden N. Thornton, 1908-1986..²

     William was born circa 1905 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Pausy Elane Killmon, daughter of Alonzo M. Killmon and Olivia B. Scott, on 6 April 1925 at Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William C. Thornton, a 20 year old merchant, living on Chincoteague, the son of John N. & Lizzie Thornton and she was shown as Pausy Elane Killmon, age 19, living in Onancock, the daughter of Alonzo M. & Olivia Killmon..¹

     Annie was born in 1876 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Miles Kendell Thornton Jr. (wife Lewis or Lunn), son of Miles B. Thornton Sr. and Ebah 'Ebba' Hall, 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..^3,1 Annie died in 1953.² Her body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Annie L. Thornton, 1876-1953..²

     John was born circa 1851 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Rachel was born circa 1852 at Sussex Co, DE. She married John P. Lunn, son of James Lunn and Elizabeth Snead, on 6 May 1875 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John P. Jund, a 24 year old oysterman, born on Chincoteague Island, the son of Jas. & Elizabeth Lund and she was shown as Rachel E. McGee, age 23, born in Sussex Co, De, the daughter of Jesse & Lydia McGee. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

     Major was born on 14 July 1874 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² He married Ella Belle Cane Thornton, daughter of James Washington Thornton Sr. and Delilah Eliza Wimbrough, 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..¹ Major died on 18 May 1905 at age 30.² His body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Major Cherricks, who is buried near Belle Cherricks Bodley..²

     Nelson was born in 1878 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² He married Elizabeth A. 'June Bug' Thornton, daughter of John Thomas Thornton and Elizabeth Comfort Andrews, 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..¹ Nelson died in 1962.² His body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Nelson M. "Tess" Wimbrow, who was buried next to Elizabeth T. Wimbrow..²

     Delitta was born in 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married William B. Wimbrough, son of Griffin Wimbrough and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Sharpley, circa 1875.¹ Delitta died in 1943.¹ Her body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as D. Ellen Wimbrough, 1853-1943, who was buried next to D. Ellen Wimbrough..¹

     Sarah was born in 1882 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Edward Thomas Mears, son of Lorenzo Mears, on 14 December 1898 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward T. Mears, a 23 year old carpenter, the son of Lerenzo Mears and she was shown as Sarah I. Thornton, age 16, the daughter of Wm. H. & Esther Thornton..¹ Sarah died in 1941.² Her body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Isabelle Mears, wife of E. Thomas Mears..²

     Edward was born in 1875 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² He married Sarah Isabelle Thornton, daughter of William H. Thornton and Hester 'Nellie' or 'Hattie' McGee, on 14 December 1898 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward T. Mears, a 23 year old carpenter, the son of Lerenzo Mears and she was shown as Sarah I. Thornton, age 16, the daughter of Wm. H. & Esther Thornton..¹ Edward died in 1923.² His body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him E. Thomas Mears, 1875-1923, who is buried next to Isabelle Mears..²

     Lorenzo was born circa 1850.

     Elishea was born circa 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. She married (-----) Taylor circa 1885. Elishea was shown as a Taylor on her 1900 marriage to John William Thornton..¹ She married John William Thornton, son of Thomas James Thornton and Maria Johnson, on 16 December 1900 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John William Thornton, a 41 year old widowed carpenter, the son of Thomas & Maria Thornton, and she was shown as Elishea Frances Taylor, age 37, the daughter of Teackle Bunting..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1860. He married Elishea Frances Bunting, daughter of Teackle J. Bunting and Eveline Small, circa 1885. Elishea was shown as a Taylor on her 1900 marriage to John William Thornton..¹

     Sarah was born circa 1850.

     Lydia was born circa 1883 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She married John W. Birch, son of Henry W. Birch and Mariah (-----), on 4 January 1902 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Birch, an 18 year old oysterman, the son of Henry W. & Mariah Birch and she was shown as Lyda A. Thornton, age 19, the daughter of William P. & Mary E. Thornton..¹

     John was born circa 1884 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He married Lydia A. Thornton, daughter of William P. Thornton Jr. and Mary E. Melvin, on 4 January 1902 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John W. Birch, an 18 year old oysterman, the son of Henry W. & Mariah Birch and she was shown as Lyda A. Thornton, age 19, the daughter of William P. & Mary E. Thornton..¹

     Henry was born circa 1860. He married Mariah (-----) circa 1880.

     Mariah was born circa 1860. She married Henry W. Birch circa 1880.

     George was born circa 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Elizabeth Thornton, daughter of John James Thornton and Mary Ann Bloxom, 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..¹

     John was born circa 1850. He married Sallie E. (-----) circa 1875.

     Sallie was born circa 1850. She married John Pusey circa 1875.

     Eba was born circa 1882 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Laura M. Thornton, daughter of William P. Thornton Jr. and Mary E. Melvin, 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..¹

     David was born circa 1850. He married Mary (-----) circa 1875.

     Mary was born circa 1850. She married David H. Birch circa 1875.

     Mamie was born on 4 May 1884 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married Loomis W. Thornton, son of Lemuel Y. Thornton and Harriet Frances Tindall, 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..¹ Mamie died on 26 December 1967 at age 83.² Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Manie B. Thornton, who is buried next to Loomis W. Thornton..²

     Bertie was born in 1886 at Accomack Co, VA.² She married John T. Darby, son of John Darby and Rebecca (-----), on 27 January 1904 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Darby, a 22 year old oyster planter, the son of John & Rebecca Darby and she was shown as Bertie Thornton, age 17, the daughter of J.W. & Sallie Thornton..¹ Bertie died in 1980.² Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Bertie Thornton Darby, wife of John T. Darby..²

     John was born in 1879 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Bertie Thornton, daughter of John William Thornton and Sallie A. Matthews, on 27 January 1904 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Darby, a 22 year old oyster planter, the son of John & Rebecca Darby and she was shown as Bertie Thornton, age 17, the daughter of J.W. & Sallie Thornton..¹ John died in 1946.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born circa 1850. He married Rebecca (-----) circa 1875.

     Rebecca was born circa 1850. She married John Darby circa 1875.

     Mamie was born in 1886 at Accomack Co, VA.^1,2 She married Charles H. Thornton, son of Miles B. Thornton Sr. and Maggie E. Bennett, 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..¹ Mamie died in 1964.² Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.²

     Cornelius was born on 30 October 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Julia A. (-----) circa 1875. Cornelius died on 7 December 1919 at age 65.¹ His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Julia was born on 12 July 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Cornelius S. Watkinson circa 1875. Julia died on 6 July 1933 at age 76.¹ Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Lydia was born in 1889 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² She married William H. Thornton, son of Noah P. Thornton Sr. and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' (-----), 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..¹ Lydia died in 1952.² Her body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Lida May Thornton..²

     Mary was born circa 1850.¹ As of 11 November 1867,her married name was Daisey.¹ She married William P. Daisey, son of Parker T. Daisey and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Melvin, on 11 November 1867 at Chincoteague Island, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Virginia was born in 1886 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² She married Elmer C. Thornton, son of John Thomas Thornton and Elizabeth Comfort Andrews, 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..¹ Virginia died in 1957.² Her body was interred at Greenwood Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Vergie V. Thornton, who is buried next to Elmer C. Thornton..²

     Daniel was born circa 1855.¹ He married Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Daisey, daughter of William P. Daisey and Mary A. Steelman, on 13 December 1882 at Chincoteague Island, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Elizabeth was born circa 1868. As of 13 December 1882,her married name was Jester.¹ She married Daniel J. Jester on 13 December 1882 at Chincoteague Island, Acc Co, VA.¹

     George was born circa 1884 at Mommouth Co, NJ.¹ He married Harriet M. 'Hattie' Thornton, daughter of Sylvester Lee Thornton and Florence E. Chesser, 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..¹

     Jackson was born circa 1860. He married May (-----) circa 1880.

     May was born circa 1860. She married Jackson L. Nock circa 1880.

     Jennie was born in 1887 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² She married Archie Merritt, son of Edward H. Merritt and Margaret A. Bowden, on 19 May 1906 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Archie Merritt, an 18 year old oysterman, the son of Edward & Margaret Merritt and she was shown as Jennie L. Thornton, age 18, the daughter of John H. & Traney M. Thornton..¹ Jennie died in 1977.² Her body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Jennie Merritt, 1887-1977..²

     Archie was born circa 1888 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Jennie L. Thornton, daughter of John Holland (of K.) Thornton and Traney M. 'Fanny' Melvin, on 19 May 1906 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Archie Merritt, an 18 year old oysterman, the son of Edward & Margaret Merritt and she was shown as Jennie L. Thornton, age 18, the daughter of John H. & Traney M. Thornton..¹

     Edward was born circa 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. He married Margaret A. Bowden, daughter of Rev. Parker Bowden and Mary Anna Russell, on 4 June 1881 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward H. Mallet, a 40 year old widowed oysterman, born in Acc Co & living in Wor Co, MD, the son of Jno & Sally Mallet and she was shown as Margaret Jester, age 40 and single, born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Parker & Anna Bowden..¹ Edward H. Merritt married Ellen Beebe, daughter of John Beebe and Nancy (-----), on 4 January 1912 at Accomack Co, VA.²

     Elwood was born in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA.² He married Ann Rida Thornton, daughter of Lemuel Y. Thornton and Harriet Frances Tindall, 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 Elwood died in 1965.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Elwood Milton Taylor, husband of Ann R. Taylor..²

     Mary was born circa 1890 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Earl Read, son of John E. Read and Annie H. (-----), on 27 December 1906 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Earl Reed, an 18 year old oysterman, the son of John E. & Annie Reed and she was shown as Mary J. Thornton, age 16, the daughter of Thomas & Ida Thornton..¹

     Earl was born circa 1888 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Mary J. Thornton, daughter of Alfred Thomas Thornton and Ida E. Daisey, on 27 December 1906 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Earl Reed, an 18 year old oysterman, the son of John E. & Annie Reed and she was shown as Mary J. Thornton, age 16, the daughter of Thomas & Ida Thornton..¹

     John was born on 15 December 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Annie H. (-----) circa 1885. John died on 14 November 1937 at age 77.¹ His body was interred at Beulah Bapt Ch Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John E. Reed, buried next to Annie H. Reed..¹

     Annie was born on 29 September 1866.¹ She married John E. Read circa 1885. Annie died on 26 February 1901 at age 34.¹ Her body was interred at Beulah Bapt Ch Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Annie H. Reed, buried next to John E. Reed..¹

     Laura was born on 14 June 1881 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² She married Gorden H. Tyre, son of Thomas T. Tyre and Julia (-----), on 3 October 1907 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Gorden H. Tyer, a 28 year old widowed carpenter, born in Worcester Co, MD, the son of Thomas T. & Julia Tyer and she was shown as Laura Thornton, age 23, the daughter of James & Delia Thornton..¹ Laura died on 23 January 1915 at age 33.² Her body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Laura V. Tyre, wife of Gorden Tyre..²

     Gorden was born circa 1879 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ He married Laura V. Thornton, daughter of James Washington Thornton Sr. and Delilah Eliza Wimbrough, on 3 October 1907 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Gorden H. Tyer, a 28 year old widowed carpenter, born in Worcester Co, MD, the son of Thomas T. & Julia Tyer and she was shown as Laura Thornton, age 23, the daughter of James & Delia Thornton..¹

     Thomas was born circa 1850. He married Julia (-----) circa 1875.

     Julia was born circa 1850. She married Thomas T. Tyre circa 1875.

     Feddeman was born on 8 February 1910 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ Feddeman died on 6 August 1910.¹ His body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Feddeman Tyre, son of Laura V. & Gorden Tyre, 8 Feb 1910 - 6 Aug 1910..¹

     Laura was born circa 1869 at Worcester Co, MD.¹ She married (-----) Hall circa 1890. P. 138 (marriage of John T. Thornton to Laura Hall, widow).¹ She married John Thomas Thornton, son of Annie Mary Thornton, on 3 October 1907 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Thornton, a 50 year old widowed oysterman, the son of John & Annie Thornton and she was shown as Laura Hall, a 38 year old widow, born in Worcester Co, MD, the daughter of John & Annie Dennis..¹

     (-----) was born circa 1865. He married Laura Dennis, daughter of John Dennis and Annie (-----), circa 1890. P. 138 (marriage of John T. Thornton to Laura Hall, widow).¹

     John was born circa 1840. He married Annie (-----) circa 1865.

     Annie was born circa 1840. She married John Dennis circa 1865.