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     Blair was born circa 1932.

     Donnie was born circa 1934.

     Esther was born circa 1936.

     Hester was born on 10 March 1862 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Elizabeth was born on 24 April 1864 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Lewis was born on 16 December 1869 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Miles was born on 19 March 1892 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Caleb was born in 1897 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He married Lillian Richardson circa 1920.

     Elias was born in 1899 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Annie was born on 27 October 1897 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     John was born on 9 October 1902 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He married Dorothea L. (-----) circa 1930. John died in 1981.² His body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

     Albert was born on 28 February 1907 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Elishie was born on 11 April 1909 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Elishie died on 28 October 1909. Her body was interred at Beulah Bapt Ch Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Judson was born on 28 July 1914 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² He married Hallie (-----) circa 1940. Judson died on 10 July 1973 at age 58.² His body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Judson Thornton, CM2, US Navy, World War II, buried next to Hallie Thornton..²

     Hallie was born in 1918. She married Judson Thornton, son of Silas Burton Thornton and Eliza Annie 'Liza' Daisey, circa 1940. Hallie died in 1980.¹ Her body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Annie was born on 18 April 1890 at Laurel, DE.¹ She married Thomas Robert Thornton, son of Miles B. Thornton Sr. and Maggie E. Bennett, circa 1905.¹

     Walter was born circa 1911 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Margaret was born on 17 October 1912 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She married William Lee 'Bill' Bonnewell circa 1930. Margaret died on 21 October 1991 at Georgetown, Sussex Co, DE, at age 79.

     Miles was born in 1907 at Wisharts Point, Acc Co, VA.^2,1 He married Sallie Ann Mears circa 1927.¹ Miles died on 11 July 1967.^2,1 His body was interred at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     William was born circa 1909 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Alice was born circa 1910 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

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

     Ray was born circa 1916 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Robert was born circa 1918 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Sadie was born circa 1920 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Esley was born on 25 November 1925 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Carroll was born in 1930 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Carroll died in 2002.

     Norman was born circa 1927 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Norman died. He died of diptheria as a child..

     Margaret was born circa 1932 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Margaret died. She died as a child from drowning..

     William was born on 4 September 1902 at Marion Station, Som Co, MD. He married Margaret Alameda 'Maggie' Thornton, daughter of Thomas Robert Thornton and Annie Mae Marvel, circa 1930. William died in 1968 at Georgetown, Sussex Co, DE.

     Sallie was born in 1903 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.^1,2 She married Miles Burt Thornton Sr., son of Thomas Robert Thornton and Annie Mae Marvel, circa 1927.² Sallie died in 1979.¹ Her body was interred at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Miles was born on 5 April 1928 at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA.

     Sarah was born on 31 January 1929 at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA.

     Virginia was born on 4 September 1930 at Wachapreague Cem, Acc Co, VA. Virginia died on 27 April 1997 at age 66.

     Dorothea was born in 1909 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She married John Burt Thornton, son of Silas Burton Thornton and Eliza Annie 'Liza' Daisey, circa 1930. Dorothea died in 1964.¹ Her body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

     David was born on 26 October 1887 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Christine was born in 1899 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² She married William E. Barrett in 1916.² Christine died in 1984.² Her body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

     Jesse was born on 16 November 1907 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² Jesse died on 19 October 1970 at age 62.² His body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Jesse Thornton, VA S2 US Navy Reserve, World War II..^3,2

     Annie was born circa 1905.¹ She married Emory Thornton, son of John T. 'Fiddling Jack' Thornton and Patience A. Thornton, circa 1940.²

     Clayville was born in 1907 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² He married Minnie Daisey, daughter of James Daisey, circa 1930.¹ Clayville died in 1960.² His body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Clarville Thornton, buried next to Minnie Thornton..²

     Minnie was born in 1904 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² She married Clayville Thornton, son of John T. 'Fiddling Jack' Thornton and Patience A. Thornton, circa 1930.¹ Her body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Minnie Thornton, 1904 - _____, buried next to Clarville Thornton..²

     James was born circa 1875 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Hattie was born circa 1905 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She married (-----) Lewis circa 1930.¹

     (-----) was born circa 1905. He married Hattie Louise Thornton, daughter of John T. 'Fiddling Jack' Thornton and Patience A. Thornton, circa 1930.¹

     William was born in 1896.¹ He married Christine Thornton, daughter of Miles Kendell Thornton Jr. (wife Lewis or Lunn) and Annie E. Lunn, in 1916.¹ William died in 1982.¹ His body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Mark was born circa 1918 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Kenneth was born circa 1920 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Calvin was born in 1922 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Connie was born circa 1924 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Grace was born in 1921 at Accomack Co, VA. Grace died in 1984. Her body was interred. The tombstone book shows her as Grace T. (Thornton) Ross..

     Helen was born on 9 May 1931 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Clyde Kenneth Romines circa 1950.¹ Helen died on 22 May 1983 at age 52. Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.

     Clyde was born on 25 January 1930. He married Helen Thornton circa 1950.¹ Clyde died on 7 April 1982 at age 52. His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.

     Joseph was born in 1886 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Meta Thornton, daughter of Lemuel Y. Thornton and Harriet Frances Tindall, circa 1910.¹ Joseph died in 1964.¹ His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Joseph A. Conquest, buried next to Meta T. Conquest..¹

     John was born on 15 September 1909 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. The tombstone book shows him as John H. Thornton, possible son of Thomas & Ida E. Thornton..

     John died on 13 October 1906. John was born on 13 October 1906 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. The tombstones book shows him as John Thornton, a possilbe twin of Thomas & Eda E. Thornton..

     George was born circa 1899 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

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

     John was born circa 1884 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Seilmore was born circa 1894 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Nellie was born circa 1899 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Elmer was born circa 1885 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     George was born circa 1888 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He married Mary A. (-----) circa 1905.

     Mary was born circa 1890. She married George Thornton, son of John James Thornton and Mary Ann Bloxom, circa 1905.

     Thelma was born circa 1909 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Edward was born circa 1890 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Della was born circa 1883 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Elton was born circa 1889 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Robert was born circa 1884 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Russell was born in 1900 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² He married Nellie B. (-----) circa 1925.² Russell died in 1979.² His body was interred at Mechanics-Daisey Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Russell S. Thornton, buried next to Nellie B. Thornton..²

     Sewell was born circa 1907 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Juliet was born circa 1906 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She married Harvey McGee circa 1925.¹

     Harvey was born circa 1905. He married Juliet M. Thornton, daughter of James W. Thornton Jr. and Julia M. Russell, circa 1925.¹

     Wilson was born in 1912 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.² He married Eloise J. (-----) circa 1935.² Wilson died in 1987.² His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Wilson M. Thornton, husband of Eloise J. Thornton..²

     Ella was born circa 1910 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.

     Charlie was born in 1890 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ He married Charlotte D. 'Lottie' Thornton, daughter of James W. Thornton Jr. and Julia M. Russell, circa 1925.^2,1 Charlie died in 1956.¹ His body was interred at Red Mens Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Nellie was born in 1900 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She married Russell S. Thornton, son of James W. Thornton Jr. and Julia M. Russell, circa 1925.¹ Her body was interred at Mechanics-Daisey Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

     Eloise was born in 1915 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹ She married Wilson M. Thornton, son of James W. Thornton Jr. and Julia M. Russell, circa 1935.¹ Eloise died in 1993.¹ Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Eloise J. Thornton, wife of Wilson M. Thornton..¹

     Polly was born circa 1798 at Accomack Co, VA. She married Robert (of_Robt.) Watson (V), son of Robert Watson IV and Sarah Davis, on 19 June 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Robert Watson of Rob't and Polly Thornton of Kendall. They were married by David Watts..¹

     Robert was born circa 1807 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ He married Polly Thornton, daughter of Kendall Thornton and Elizabeth 'Betsey' Read, on 19 June 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown as Robert Watson of Rob't and Polly Thornton of Kendall. They were married by David Watts..²

     Jesse was born circa 1825.

     David was born on 1 September 1895 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. David died on 26 September 1895 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David B. Thornton, who died of unknown cases at the age of 25 days. He was the son of Jas. T. & Patience Thornton, born on Chincoteague Island. His father gave the information..¹

     Elicia was born in October 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. Elicia died on 16 November 1865 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Elicia J. Thornton, who died of the croup at the age of 1 month. She was the daughter of Thos. & M. Thornton, born in Acc Co. Her father gave the information..

     Eliza was born circa April 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. Eliza died in July 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Thornton, who died of unknown cases at the age of 3 months. She was the daughter of Wm. S. Thornton. Her father gave the information..

     George was born in January 1854 at Seaside, Acc Co, VA. George died on 30 September 1854 at Seaside, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Geo. A. Thornton, who died of unknown causes at the age of 9 months old. He was the son of Wm. T. Thornton, who gave the information..

     Sally was born in 1854 at Seaside, Acc Co, VA. Sally died on 1 May 1855 at Seaside, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally A. Thornton, who died of unknown causes at the age of 1 year. She was the daughter of Wm. T. Thornton. She was born and died on the Seaside and her father gave the information..

     Benjamin was born on 24 March 1874 at Accomack Co, VA.² Benjamin was listed with his mother in the census of in 1880 at Onancock, Lee District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as B.F. Gardner, age 6 in a house hold headed by J.W. Gladding, a 48 year old farmer. Also listed was A.E. Gladding, a 36 year old wife, who was evidently his mother..³ He married Maggie T. Savage, daughter of Robert Thomas 'R.T.' Savage and Elizabeth R. Barnes, on 25 November 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin F. Gardner, a 20 year old farmer, the son of Benj. F. & Eliz'th Gardner and she was shown as Maggie T. Savage, age 17, the daughter of Robert T. & Eliz'th Savage. They were married by A.J. Reamy..¹ Benjamin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ben. F. Gardner, the head of HH#249, a 48 year old truck farmer. Listed with him were the following Gardners: Maggie, a 42 year old wife; Arthur, a 24 year old son; Eva, a 14 year old daughter; Melvin, a 12 year old son; Vernon, a 10 year old son; John, a 6 year old son; and Jaunita, a 4 5/12 year old daughter. Also listed was Elizabeth Savage, a 73 year old mother-in-law..⁴ Benjamin died on 12 May 1924 at age 50.² His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as B.F. Gardner, 24 Mar 1874 - 12 May 1924..²

     Maggie was born in 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.² Maggie was listed with her parents in the census of in 1880 at Onancock, Lee District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as M.T. Savage, a 4 year old daughter in a household headed by R.T. Savage, a 41 year old farmer..³ She married Benjamin F. Gardner, son of Benjamin J. Gardner and Amanda Elizabeth 'Lizzie' East, on 25 November 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin F. Gardner, a 20 year old farmer, the son of Benj. F. & Eliz'th Gardner and she was shown as Maggie T. Savage, age 17, the daughter of Robert T. & Eliz'th Savage. They were married by A.J. Reamy..¹ Maggie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1920 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maggie Gardner, a 42 year old wife in HH#249 headed by Ben. F. Gardner, a 48 year old truck farmer..⁴ Maggie was listed with her son in the census of in 1930 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maggie Gardner, a 53 year old mother in HH#172 headed by Belvin A. Gardner, a 22 year old truck farmer..⁵ Maggie died in 1936.² Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Maggie S. Gardner, 1877 - 1936..²

     Robert was born in 1839 at Accomack Co, VA.² Robert was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Onancock P.O., St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Savage, a 20 year old day laborer in HH#703 headed by Mary Savage, age 50 and spinning..¹ Robert was listed with his mother in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robt. T. Savage, age 30 and farming with personal property valued at $150, in HH#LM25 headed by Mary Savage, age 60 and keeping house..³ He married Elizabeth R. Barnes, daughter of Arthur Barnes and Anna M. 'Annie' Ayres, on 25 March 1874 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert T. Savage, a 34 year old single farmer, the son of Henry Savage and she was shown as Elizabeth R. Barnes, age 27, the daughter of Arthur & Annie Barnes. They were married by O. Littleton..^4,5 Robert reported a death on 2 February 1875 at St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that R.T. Savage reported the death of his mother Mary Savage, who died of dropsy at the age of 64 years. She was shown as the wife of Thos. Savage..⁶ Robert was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Onancock, Lee District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as R.T. Savage the head of a house hold, a 41 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Savages: Eliza, a 36 year old wife and keeping house; Jno., a 10 year old son and at school; M.S., a 5 year old daughter; and M.T., a 4 year old daughter..⁷ Robert died in 1916.² His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as R. Thomas Savage, husband of Elizabeth R. Savage..²

     Elizabeth was born in 1846 at Accomack Co, VA.² Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Court House, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Barnes, age 14 in HH#159 headed by Arthur Barnes, a 48 year old farmer..³ Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Locust Mount PO, St. George Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Barnes, age 22 in HH#LM608 headed by Arthur Barnes, a 58 year old farmer. Also listed were William Barnes, age 3 and John Barnes, age 1, who were evidently her children..⁴ She married Robert Thomas 'R.T.' Savage, son of Mary Savage widow?, on 25 March 1874 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert T. Savage, a 34 year old single farmer, the son of Henry Savage and she was shown as Elizabeth R. Barnes, age 27, the daughter of Arthur & Annie Barnes. They were married by O. Littleton..^5,1 Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Onancock, Lee District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eliza Savage, a 36 year old wife and house keeper in a household headed by R.T. Savage, a 41 year old farmer. Also listed was a Jno. Savage, age 10, who was evidently her son, born before her marriage to R.T. Savage. This would be the same as the John Barnes, age 1, who was in the household with her in 1870..⁶ She was listed with her daughter in the census of 1920 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA.⁷ Elizabeth died in 1930.² Her body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA.²

     John was born on 18 September 1913 at Accomack Co, VA.² John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1920 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Gardner, a 6 year old son in HH#249 headed by Ben. F. Gardner, a 48 year old truck farmer..³ John was listed with his brother in the census of in 1930 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Johnie Gardner, a 16 year old brother in HH#172 headed by Belvin A. Gardner, a 22 year old truck farmer..¹ He married Mary Theresa Daggett circa 1955. John died on 17 February 1967 at age 53.⁴ His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John W. Gardner, 18 Sep 1913 - 17 Feb 1967..⁴

     Margaret was born in 1960 at Crisfield, Som Co, MD.

     Arthur was born circa 1896 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Arthur was listed with his parents in the census of in 1920 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur Gardner, a 24 year old son in HH#249 headed by Ben. F. Gardner, a 48 year old truck farmer..¹

     Eva was born circa 1906 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ Eva was listed with her parents in the census of in 1920 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eva Gardner, age 14 in HH#249 headed by Ben. F. Gardner, a 48 year old truck farmer..¹ She married Edward B. White on 29 December 1921 at Keller, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Edward B. White, a 24 year old farmer, born in Acc Co & living in Belle Haven, the son of Edward & Rebecca White and she was shown as Eva Sue Gardner, age 16, born in Acc Co & living in Melfa, the daughter of Benjamin F. & Maggie T. Gardner..²

     Belvin was born in 1907 at Accomack Co, VA.² Belvin was listed with his parents in the census of in 1920 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Melvin Gardner, a 12 year old son in HH#249 headed by Ben. F. Gardner, a 48 year old truck farmer..¹ Belvin was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1930 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Belvin A. Gardner, the head of HH#172, a 22 year old truck farmer. Listed with him were the following Gardners: Maggie, a 53 year old mother; Johnie, a 16 year old brother; Vernon, a 21 year old brother; and Jaunita, a 13 year old sister..³ Belvin died in 1946.² His body was interred at Onancock Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Belvin A. Garnder, 1907 - 1946..²

     Vernon was born in 1908 at Accomack Co, VA.² Vernon was listed with his parents in the census of in 1920 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Vernon Gardner, a 10 year old son in HH#249 headed by Ben. F. Gardner, a 48 year old truck farmer..¹ Vernon was listed with his brother in the census of in 1930 at Lee District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Vernon Gardner, a 21 year old brother and farm laborer in HH#172 headed by Belvin A. Gardner, a 22 year old truck farmer..³ He married Margaret S. (-----) circa 1930.² Vernon died in 1958.² His body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Vernon F. Gardner, husband of Margaret S. Garnder..²

     Margaret was born in 1907 at Accomack Co, VA.¹ She married Vernon F. Gardner, son of Benjamin F. Gardner and Maggie T. Savage, circa 1930.¹ Margaret died in 1958.¹ Her body was interred at Edgehill Cem, Accomac, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret S. Gardner, the wife of Vernon F. Gardner..¹