(-----) Parker
M, b. circa 1750
Birth* | circa 1750 | (-----) was born circa 1750 at Caroline Co, VA. |
Lucy Parker
F, b. circa 1790
Birth* | circa 1790 | Lucy was born circa 1790 at Caroline Co, VA.1 |
Census w/sister* | 1850 | Lucy was listed with her sister in the census of in 1850 at Port Royal, Caroline Co, VA. She was shown as Lucy Parker, age 60 in HH#1182 headed by Ann Parker, age 64..1 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Caroline Co, VA, census.
Mary Parker1
F, b. circa 1800
Birth* | circa 1800 | Mary was born circa 1800 at Caroline Co, VA.1 |
Census w/sister* | 1850 | Mary was listed with her sister in the census of in 1850 at Port Royal, Caroline Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Parker, age 50 in HH#1182 headed by Ann Parker, age 64..1 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Caroline Co, VA, census.
Elizabeth Parker widow?
M, b. circa 1776
Birth* | circa 1776 | Elizabeth was born circa 1776 at Essex Co, VA.1 |
Census head* | 1850 | Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Essex Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Parker the head of HH#502, age 74. Listed with her were Eliza Peake, age 22 and John J. Underwood, a 40 year old carpenter..1 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Essex Co, VA, census.
Robert Parker
M, b. circa 1830
Birth* | circa 1830 | Robert was born circa 1830 at Essex Co, VA.1 |
Census w/another* | 1850 | Robert was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Essex Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Parker, a 20 year old manager in HH#40 headed by John Wright, a 31 year old physican with real estate valued at $6,000..1 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Essex Co, VA, census.
John Parker
M, b. circa 1825
Birth* | circa 1825 | John was born circa 1825 at Essex Co, VA.1 |
Census w/another* | 1850 | John was listed with another family in the census of in 1850 at Essex Co, VA. He was shown as John Parker, a 25 year old laborer in HH#199 headed by Nathan Parker, a 49 year old manager. Since he was listed at the bottom of the HH, below younger daughters, it is assumed he was not Nathan's son..1 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Essex Co, VA, census.
John Parker
M, b. circa 1818
Birth* | circa 1818 | John was born circa 1818 at Essex Co, VA.1 |
Marriage* | circa 1835 | He married Emily (-----) circa 1835.1 |
Census head* | 1850 | John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Essex Co, VA. He was shown as John Parker the head of HH#433, a 32 year old mechanic. Listed with him were the following Parkers: Emily, age 35; Sandy, age 11 (male); Alfred, age 9; Susan, age 6; Lavinia, age 4; and Daniel, age 1. Also listed was Cornelius Clarke, age 13..1 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Essex Co, VA, census.
Emily (-----)
F, b. circa 1815
Birth* | circa 1815 | Emily was born circa 1815 at Essex Co, VA.1 |
Marriage* | circa 1835 | She married John Parker circa 1835.1 |
Married Name | circa 1835 | As of circa 1835,her married name was Parker. |
Census w/husband* | 1850 | Emily was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at Essex Co, VA. She was shown as Emily Parker, age 35 in HH#433 headed by John Parker, a 32 year old mechanic..1 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Essex Co, VA, census.
Sandy Parker1
M, b. circa 1839
Birth* | circa 1839 | Sandy was born circa 1839 at Essex Co, VA.1 |
Census w/parents* | 1850 | Sandy was listed with his parents in the census of 1850 at Essex Co, VA. He was shown as Sandy Parker, age 11 in HH#433 headed by John Parker, a 32 year old mechanic..1 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Essex Co, VA, census.
Alfred Parker1
M, b. circa 1841
Birth* | circa 1841 | Alfred was born circa 1841 at Essex Co, VA.1 |
Census w/parents* | 1850 | Alfred was listed with his parents in the census of 1850 at Essex Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred Parker, age 9 in HH#433 headed by John Parker, a 32 year old mechanic..1 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Essex Co, VA, census.
Susan Parker1
F, b. circa 1844
Birth* | circa 1844 | Susan was born circa 1844 at Essex Co, VA.1 |
Census w/parents* | 1850 | Susan was listed with her parents in the census of 1850 at Essex Co, VA. She was shown as Susan Parker, age 6 in HH#433 headed by John Parker, a 32 year old mechanic..2 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Essex Co, VA, census.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com.
Lavinia Parker1
F, b. circa 1846
Birth* | circa 1846 | Lavinia was born circa 1846 at Essex Co, VA.1 |
Census w/parents* | 1850 | Lavinia was listed with her parents in the census of 1850 at Essex Co, VA. She was shown as Lavinia Parker, age 4 in HH#433 headed by John Parker, a 32 year old mechanic..1 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Essex Co, VA, census.
Daniel Parker1
M, b. circa 1849
Birth* | circa 1849 | Daniel was born circa 1849 at Essex Co, VA.1 |
Census w/parents* | 1850 | Daniel was listed with his parents in the census of 1850 at Essex Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel Parker, age 1 in HH#433 headed by John Parker, a 32 year old mechanic..2 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Essex Co, VA, census.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com.
Nancy Parker widow?
F, b. circa 1787
Birth* | circa 1787 | Nancy was born circa 1787 at Essex Co, VA.1 |
Census head* | 1850 | Nancy was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Essex Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Parker the head of HH#435, age 63. Listed with her were the following Parkers: Mary, age 15; Lucy, age 21 and Philip, a 21 year old sailor..2 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Essex Co, VA, census.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com.
Mary Parker1
F, b. circa 1835
Birth* | circa 1835 | Mary was born circa 1835 at Essex Co, VA.1 |
Census w/mother* | 1850 | Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Essex Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Parker, age 15 in HH#435 headed by Nancy Parker, age 63..1 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Essex Co, VA, census.
Lucy Parker1
F, b. circa 1829
Birth* | circa 1829 | Lucy was born circa 1829 at Essex Co, VA.1 |
Census w/mother* | 1850 | Lucy was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Essex Co, VA. She was shown as Lucy Parker, age 21 in HH#435 headed by Nancy Parker, age 63..1 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Essex Co, VA, census.
Phillip Parker1
M, b. circa 1829
Birth* | circa 1829 | Phillip was born circa 1829 at Essex Co, VA.1 |
Census w/mother* | 1850 | Phillip was listed with his mother in the census of in 1850 at Essex Co, VA. He was shown as Philip Parker, a 21 year old sailor in HH#435 headed by Nancy Parker, age 63..2 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Essex Co, VA, census.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com.
Fanny Parker widow?
F, b. circa 1810
Birth* | circa 1810 | Fanny was born circa 1810 at Caroline Co, VA.1 |
Census head* | 1850 | Fanny was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at Caroline Co, VA. She was shown as Fanny Parker the head of HH#963, age 40. Listed with her was Malvinia Parker, a 10 year old mulatto..1 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Caroline Co, VA, census.
Malvina Parker1
F, b. circa 1840
Birth* | circa 1840 | Malvina was born circa 1840 at Caroline Co, VA.1 |
Census w/mother* | 1850 | Malvina was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Caroline Co, VA. She was shown as Malvina Parker, a 10 year old mulatto in HH#963 headed by Fanny Parker, age 40..1 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 Caroline Co, VA, census.
John Parker
M, b. circa 1797
Birth* | circa 1797 | John was born circa 1797 at King George Co, VA.1 |
Marriage* | circa 1825 | He married Ann (-----) circa 1825.1 |
Census head* | 1850 | John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1850 at King George Co, VA. He was shown as John Parker the head of HH#6, a 53 year old farmer with real estate valued at $6,500. Listed with him was Ann Parker, age 46..1 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 King George Co, VA, census.
Ann (-----)
F, b. circa 1804
Birth* | circa 1804 | Ann was born circa 1804 at King George Co, VA.1 |
Marriage* | circa 1825 | She married John Parker circa 1825.1 |
Married Name | circa 1825 | As of circa 1825,her married name was Parker. |
Census w/husband* | 1850 | Ann was listed with her husband in the census of in 1850 at King George Co, VA. She was shown as Ann Parker, age 46 in HH#6 headed by John Parker, a 53 year old farmer..1 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1850 King George Co, VA, census.
Ann Pilkington1
F, b. circa 1785
Birth* | circa 1785 | Ann was born circa 1785 at Essex Co, VA. She would have been the female, age 16-25 in the household headed by Thomas Parker, age 16-25..2 |
Marriage* | 10 June 1807 | She married Thomas Parker, son of William Parker, on 10 June 1807 at Essex Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Parker, no age shown, single, the son of William Parker (father) and she was shown as Ann Pilkington, no age shown, single, the daughter of Parminis Pilkington (father), bond dated 10 Jun 1807, bondsmen were Thomas Parker & John Rouzii, the witness was Richard C. Rouzii, the Clerk of Court was John P. Lee. (Page 224).1 |
Married Name | 10 June 1807 | As of 10 June 1807,her married name was Parker. |
Citations
- [S798] VA Essex County, Essex Co, VA, Marriages 1804-1921.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1810 Essex Co, VA, census.
William Parker
M, b. circa 1760
Birth* | circa 1760 | William was born circa 1760 at Essex Co, VA. |
Parminis Pilkington
M, b. circa 1760
Birth* | circa 1760 | Parminis was born circa 1760 at Essex Co, VA. |
Juanita Jean Nelson
F, b. 24 September 1947
Birth* | 24 September 1947 | Juanita was born on 24 September 1947 at P.G. Hospital, Salisbury, Wic Co, MD. |
Married Name | 1 August 1969 | As of 1 August 1969,her married name was Thornton. |
LeRoy Thomas 'Lee' Thornton1
M, b. 18 February 1890, d. 23 April 1934
Birth* | 18 February 1890 | LeRoy was born on 18 February 1890 at First District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as LeRoy T. Thornton, the son of Wm. Thos. Jr. (farmer) & Sarah Thornton. His father gave the information..2 |
Marriage* | 26 November 1913 | He married Annie Mae Farlow, daughter of William 'Will' Edward Farlow and Mary Ella Hancock, on 26 November 1913 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Leroy T. Thornton, a 22 year old farmer, born & living in Acc Co, the son of William T. & Sarah Thornton and she was shown as Annie May Farlow, age 22, born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of William E. & Ella Farlow..1 |
Census head* | 1920 | LeRoy was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1920 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Leroy T. Thornton the head of HH#176, a 30 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Annie M., a 27 year old wife; William L., a 6 year old son; Elsa M., a 3 & 0/12 year old daughter; and Harvy, a 1 & 6/12 year old son. This household was visited on 14 Jan 1920..3 |
Heir - named as* | 1930 | LeRoy was named as an heir in 1930 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Mary Frances Carey, a list of heirs shows William T. Thornton was survived by a wife Sarah Frances Thornton and 5 children: Leroy Thornton, age 40; Harry T. Thornton, age 38; Mary Hall, wife of Stuart Hall, age 33; Wm. T. Thornton Jr., age 22; and Dorsey Thornton, age 14.. |
Census head | 1930 | LeRoy was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1930 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Leroy T. Thornton the head of HH#379, a 40 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Annie M., a 37 year old wife; William L., a 16 year old son; Elsie M., a 14 year old daughter; Harvie R., a 12 year old son; Mildred E., a 9 year old daughter; and Gladys, a 7 year old daughter..4 |
Death* | 23 April 1934 | LeRoy died on 23 April 1934 at age 44.5 |
Burial* | | His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as LeRoy T. Thornton, the husband of Annie F. Thornton..6 |
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Annie Mae Farlow b. 24 Sep 1891, d. 13 Feb 1981 |
Marriage* | 26 November 1913 | He married Annie Mae Farlow, daughter of William 'Will' Edward Farlow and Mary Ella Hancock, on 26 November 1913 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Leroy T. Thornton, a 22 year old farmer, born & living in Acc Co, the son of William T. & Sarah Thornton and she was shown as Annie May Farlow, age 22, born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of William E. & Ella Farlow..1 |
Children | 1. | William Lee Thornton b. c 1914 |
| 2. | Elsie May Thornton b. c 1917 |
| 3. | Mildred Eliza Thornton b. 1920, d. 1991 |
| 4. | Gladys Elizabeth Thornton+ b. c 1923 |
Citations
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
- [S786] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume III, 1887-1896.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1920 Accomack Co, VA, census.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1930 Accomack Co, VA, census.
- [S805] Mrs. Kim Thornton Marshall, to M.K. Miles.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Annie Mae Farlow1
F, b. 24 September 1891, d. 13 February 1981
Birth* | 24 September 1891 | Annie was born on 24 September 1891 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
Marriage* | 26 November 1913 | She married LeRoy Thomas 'Lee' Thornton, son of William Thomas Thornton Jr. and Sarah Frances Ross, on 26 November 1913 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Leroy T. Thornton, a 22 year old farmer, born & living in Acc Co, the son of William T. & Sarah Thornton and she was shown as Annie May Farlow, age 22, born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of William E. & Ella Farlow..1 |
Married Name | 26 November 1913 | As of 26 November 1913,her married name was Thornton. |
Census w/husband* | 1920 | Annie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1920 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Annie M. Thornton, a 27 year old wife in HH#176 headed by Leroy T. Thornton, a 30 year old farmer..3 |
Census w/husband | 1930 | Annie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1930 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Annie M. Thornton, a 37 year old wife in HH#379 headed by Leroy T. Thornton, a 40 year old farmer..4 |
Death* | 13 February 1981 | Annie died on 13 February 1981 at age 89.5 |
Burial* | | Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Annie F. Thornton, wife of LeRoy T. Thornton, 1891-1981..6 |
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LeRoy Thomas 'Lee' Thornton b. 18 Feb 1890, d. 23 Apr 1934 |
Marriage* | 26 November 1913 | She married LeRoy Thomas 'Lee' Thornton, son of William Thomas Thornton Jr. and Sarah Frances Ross, on 26 November 1913 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Leroy T. Thornton, a 22 year old farmer, born & living in Acc Co, the son of William T. & Sarah Thornton and she was shown as Annie May Farlow, age 22, born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of William E. & Ella Farlow..1 |
Children | 1. | William Lee Thornton b. c 1914 |
| 2. | Elsie May Thornton b. c 1917 |
| 3. | Mildred Eliza Thornton b. 1920, d. 1991 |
| 4. | Gladys Elizabeth Thornton+ b. c 1923 |
Citations
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
- [S805] Mrs. Kim Thornton Marshall, to M.K. Miles.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1920 Accomack Co, VA, census.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1930 Accomack Co, VA, census.
- [S2703] Robert F. Jones, to Moody K. Miles.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
William 'Will' Edward Farlow1
M, b. 1854, d. 1935
Birth* | 1854 | William was born in 1854 at Wicomico Co, MD.2 |
Marriage* | 1 February 1888 | He married Mary Ella Hancock, daughter of Sidney Mitchell Hancock and Sallie Rebecca Jones, on 1 February 1888 at Atlantic, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William E. Farlow, a 30 year old farmer, born in Wic Co, MD & living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Billy F. & Elizabeth Farlow and she was shown as Mary E. Hancock, age 25, born in Wor Co, MD & living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Sidney & Sallie Hancock. They were married by T.G. Pullen..3 |
Death* | 1935 | William 'Will' Edward Farlow died in 1935.2 |
Burial* | | William was buried at Downings Cemetery, Oak Hall, Accomack Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S2703] Robert F. Jones, to Moody K. Miles.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Mary Ella Hancock1
F, b. 27 May 1861, d. 1922
Birth* | 27 May 1861 | Mary was born on 27 May 1861 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
Marriage* | 1 February 1888 | She married William 'Will' Edward Farlow, son of Billy F. Farlow and Elizabeth Hearne, on 1 February 1888 at Atlantic, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William E. Farlow, a 30 year old farmer, born in Wic Co, MD & living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Billy F. & Elizabeth Farlow and she was shown as Mary E. Hancock, age 25, born in Wor Co, MD & living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of Sidney & Sallie Hancock. They were married by T.G. Pullen..3 |
Married Name | 1 February 1888 | As of 1 February 1888,her married name was Farlow. |
Obituary - Father's* | 15 February 1908 | Mary Ella Hancock was named in her father's obituary on 15 February 1908. Mr. Sydney M. Hancock was survived by his wife and 5 sons Morris Hancock of North Carolina, Ira B., George, Harrison & Oscar Hancock of Accomack County and 3 daughters Mrs. W.E. Farlow, Mrs. Henry C. Northam and Miss Laura Hancock.4 |
Death* | 1922 | She died in 1922.1 |
Burial* | | Mary was buried at Downings Cemetery, Oak Hall, Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Citations
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S2703] Robert F. Jones, to Moody K. Miles.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S772] Dr. Brooks Miles Barnes & Barry Wayne Miles, Deaths from Eastern Shore Virginia Newspapers, 1881-1912, P.E. 15 Feb 1908 (death of Sydney M. Hancock).
Billy F. Farlow
M, b. circa 1825
Birth* | circa 1825 | Billy was born circa 1825 at Worcester Co, MD. |
Marriage* | 25 January 1851 | He married Elizabeth Hearne on 25 January 1851 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Billy F. Farlow (Junior) and Elizabeth Hearn. No other information was given..1 |
Citations
- [S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
Elizabeth Hearne
F, b. circa 1830
Birth* | circa 1830 | Elizabeth was born circa 1830. |
Marriage* | 25 January 1851 | She married Billy F. Farlow on 25 January 1851 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Billy F. Farlow (Junior) and Elizabeth Hearn. No other information was given..1 |
Married Name | 25 January 1851 | As of 25 January 1851,her married name was Farlow. |
Citations
- [S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
William Thomas Thornton Jr.1
M, b. 10 April 1861, d. 14 April 1930
Birth* | 10 April 1861 | William was born on 10 April 1861 at Accomac, Acc Co, VA. His tombstones shows 10 Apr 1861, the 1880 census puts his birth at 1865, and his 1889 marriage puts it at 1861..2,3 |
Census w/parents* | 1870 | William was listed with his parents in the census of 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Thornton, age 8 and attending school in HH#AT68 headed by Thomas Thornton, a 32 year old farmer..4 |
Marriage* | 24 April 1889 | He married Sarah Frances Ross, daughter of Levin Jacob Ross and Elizabeth Tatham, on 24 April 1889 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Thornton, a 28 year old farmer, the son of William T. & Elizabeth Thornton and she was shown as Sarah Ross, age 17, the daughter of Levin J. Elizabeth Ross. They were married by W.F. Hayes..1 |
Reported birth* | 18 February 1890 | William reported a birth on 18 February 1890 at First District, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Wm. Thos. Thornton Jr. reported the birth of his son LeRoy T. Thornton..5 |
Reported death* | 7 September 1896 | William reported a death on 7 September 1896 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Wm. Thornton reported the death of his father, Wm. Thos. Thornton, who was shot at the age of 60 years..6 |
Land bought* | 1899 | William bought land in 1899 at Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. In describing the ownership of tract A172 (north of Oak Hall), Whitelaw states that the part of the tract once owned by Samuel Beavans, was later owned by Ralph Jenkins, William Silverthorne, James White, Mary Ann Broadwater (wife of David), Louisa M. Snead, and finally in 1899 the property was bought by the late W.T. Thornton. The house on the property (A172A) was know as the Broadwater or Thornton Place. The brick end of an old house stood about a hundred yards east of the highway, but it has since disappeared. The outside of the wall had the bricks laid in Flemish bond with glazed headers, which in the gable were in lines parallel with the roof lines. On the inside of the wall was a bake oven alongside the fireplace. The character of the brickwork, and the fact that originally the house consisted of only one room on the first floor, indicate an early date of construction, so it probably dated from the time of the first William Beavans, who died in 1745. The Lane-Beavans land was bounded on the north by the north head branch of Euwamus Creek, which extended across the highway..7 |
Death* | 14 April 1930 | William died on 14 April 1930 at age 69. According to Mary Frances Carey, a list of heirs shows William T. Thornton was survived by a wife Sarah Frances Thornton and 5 children: Leroy Thornton, age 40; Harry T. Thornton, age 38; Mary Hall, wife of Stuart Hall, age 33; Wm. T. Thornton Jr., age 22; and Dorsey Thornton, age 14..3 |
Burial* | | His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.3 |
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Sarah Frances Ross b. 1871, d. 1943 |
Marriage* | 24 April 1889 | He married Sarah Frances Ross, daughter of Levin Jacob Ross and Elizabeth Tatham, on 24 April 1889 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Thornton, a 28 year old farmer, the son of William T. & Elizabeth Thornton and she was shown as Sarah Ross, age 17, the daughter of Levin J. Elizabeth Ross. They were married by W.F. Hayes..1 |
Children | 1. | LeRoy Thomas 'Lee' Thornton+ b. 18 Feb 1890, d. 23 Apr 1934 |
| 2. | Harry T. Thornton+ b. 1892, d. 1942 |
| 3. | Mary W. Thornton+ b. 24 Aug 1896, d. 4 Dec 1973 |
| 4. | William Thomas Thornton b. 1906, d. 1989 |
| 5. | Dorsey Thornton b. c 1916 |
Citations
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
- [S786] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume III, 1887-1896.
- [S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 1325 (tract A172).
Sarah Frances Ross1
F, b. 1871, d. 1943
Birth* | 1871 | Sarah was born in 1871 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
Census w/parents* | 1880 | Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah F. Ross, a 10 year old daughter in a household headed by Levin J. Ross, a 35 year old farmer..3 |
Marriage* | 24 April 1889 | She married William Thomas Thornton Jr., son of William Thomas Thornton and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Bunting (widow?), on 24 April 1889 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Thornton, a 28 year old farmer, the son of William T. & Elizabeth Thornton and she was shown as Sarah Ross, age 17, the daughter of Levin J. Elizabeth Ross. They were married by W.F. Hayes..1 |
Married Name | 24 April 1889 | As of 24 April 1889,her married name was Thornton. |
Heir - named as* | 1930 | Sarah was named as an heir in 1930 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Mary Frances Carey, a list of heirs shows William T. Thornton was survived by a wife Sarah Frances Thornton and 5 children: Leroy Thornton, age 40; Harry T. Thornton, age 38; Mary Hall, wife of Stuart Hall, age 33; Wm. T. Thornton Jr., age 22; and Dorsey Thornton, age 14.. |
Death* | 1943 | Sarah died in 1943.2 |
Burial* | | Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.2 |
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William Thomas Thornton Jr. b. 10 Apr 1861, d. 14 Apr 1930 |
Marriage* | 24 April 1889 | She married William Thomas Thornton Jr., son of William Thomas Thornton and Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Bunting (widow?), on 24 April 1889 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William T. Thornton, a 28 year old farmer, the son of William T. & Elizabeth Thornton and she was shown as Sarah Ross, age 17, the daughter of Levin J. Elizabeth Ross. They were married by W.F. Hayes..1 |
Children | 1. | LeRoy Thomas 'Lee' Thornton+ b. 18 Feb 1890, d. 23 Apr 1934 |
| 2. | Harry T. Thornton+ b. 1892, d. 1942 |
| 3. | Mary W. Thornton+ b. 24 Aug 1896, d. 4 Dec 1973 |
| 4. | William Thomas Thornton b. 1906, d. 1989 |
| 5. | Dorsey Thornton b. c 1916 |
Citations
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).
Ezekiel Ross1
M, b. September 1869
Birth* | September 1869 | Ezekiel was born in September 1869 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Census w/parents* | 1870 | Ezekiel was listed with his parents in the census of 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Ezekiel Ross, age 11 months and born in September in HH#MT318 headed by Jacob Ross, a 26 year old farmer..1 |
Census w/parents | 1880 | Ezekiel was listed with his parents in the census of 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Ezekiel Ross, a 12 year old son in a household headed by Levin J. Ross, a 35 year old farmer..2 |
Citations
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
- [S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).
William Lee Thornton1
M, b. circa 1914
Birth* | circa 1914 | William was born circa 1914 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Census w/parents* | 1920 | William was listed with his parents in the census of 1920 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William L. Thornton, a 6 year old son in HH#176 headed by Leroy T. Thornton, a 30 year old farmer..1 |
Census w/parents | 1930 | William was listed with his parents in the census of 1930 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William L. Thornton, a 16 year old son in HH#379 headed by Leroy T. Thornton, a 40 year old farmer..2 |
Marriage* | circa 1940 | He married Edna (-----) circa 1940.3 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1920 Accomack Co, VA, census.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1930 Accomack Co, VA, census.
- [S1895] Kim Thornton Marshall.
Edna (-----)
F, b. circa 1920
Citations
- [S1895] Kim Thornton Marshall.
Mildred Eliza Thornton1,2
F, b. 1920, d. 1991
Birth* | 1920 | Mildred was born in 1920 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
Census w/parents* | 1930 | Mildred was listed with her parents in the census of 1930 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mildred E. Thornton, a 9 year old daughter in HH#379 headed by Leroy T. Thornton, a 40 year old farmer..1 |
Marriage* | circa 1940 | She married John B. Gordy circa 1940.3 |
Married Name | circa 1940 | As of circa 1940,her married name was Gordy. |
Death* | 1991 | Mildred died in 1991.3 |
Burial* | | Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.3 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1930 Accomack Co, VA, census.
- [S2703] Robert F. Jones, to Moody K. Miles.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
John B. Gordy
M, b. 1912, d. 1971
Citations
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Elsie May Thornton1
F, b. circa 1917
Birth* | circa 1917 | Elsie was born circa 1917 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
Census w/parents* | 1920 | Elsie was listed with her parents in the census of 1920 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elsa M. Thornton, a 3 & 0/12 year old daughter in HH#176 headed by Leroy T. Thornton, a 30 year old farmer..2 |
Census w/parents | 1930 | Elsie was listed with her parents in the census of 1930 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elise M. Thornton, a 14 year old daughter in HH#379 headed by Leroy T. Thornton, a 40 year old farmer..3 |
Marriage* | circa 1935 | She married Morris Johnson circa 1935.4 |
Married Name | circa 1935 | As of circa 1935,her married name was Johnson. |
Citations
- [S2703] Robert F. Jones, to Moody K. Miles.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1920 Accomack Co, VA, census.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1930 Accomack Co, VA, census.
- [S1895] Kim Thornton Marshall.
Morris Johnson
M, b. circa 1915
Citations
- [S1895] Kim Thornton Marshall.
Gladys Elizabeth Thornton1
F, b. circa 1923
Birth* | circa 1923 | Gladys was born circa 1923 at Accomack Co, VA. |
Census w/parents* | 1930 | Gladys was listed with her parents in the census of 1930 at Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Gladys Thornton, a 7 year old daughter in HH#379 headed by Leroy T. Thornton, a 40 year old farmer..2 |
Marriage* | 25 December 1940 | She married Marion Lee Holland, son of Marion Staton Holland and Margaret K. Tull, on 25 December 1940 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Married Name | 25 December 1940 | As of 25 December 1940,her married name was Holland. |
Citations
- [S2438] Mary Frances Carey, A Holland Family of Maryland, p. 41.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1930 Accomack Co, VA, census.
- [S2438] Mary Frances Carey, A Holland Family of Maryland, p. 42.
Marion Lee Holland1
M, b. 6 September 1920, d. 12 June 2012
Birth* | 6 September 1920 | Marion was born on 6 September 1920 at Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Marriage* | 25 December 1940 | He married Gladys Elizabeth Thornton, daughter of LeRoy Thomas 'Lee' Thornton and Annie Mae Farlow, on 25 December 1940 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.1 |
Death* | 12 June 2012 | Marion Lee Holland died on 12 June 2012 at Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD, at age 91. Marion Lee Holland, 91, of Pocomoke City passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2012. Born Sept. 6, 1920, he was a son of the late Marion S. and Margaret Tull Holland. In his early years, he was a logger and farmer, and later founded the Glad-Mar Dairy Farm in Pocomoke City, which continues in the family today. His memberships included being a lifetime member of Pitts Creek Presbyterian Church, serving as a past elder and trustee; being a charter member and past president of the Pocomoke Ruritan Club; more than 60 years as a 32nd degree Mason, currently with the Manokin Lodge; a founder and charter member of the Pocomoke YMCA; a member of the Worcester County Historical Society; a past board member of Furnace Town; the Worcester County director of the Maryland Farm Bureau; a Worcester County 4-H Club leader; on the Board of Commissioners for the Maryland Game and Inland Fish Commission, and a supporter of the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company. Past awards have included the Jaycees' "Outstanding Young Farmer" of Worcester County; "Outstanding Young Farmer," third place in the state of Maryland; Master Farm Family Award and the Maryland Agriculture "Hall of Fame to the Marion Lee Holland Family" award. Cherished memories include his love of farming, quail and raccoon hunting, fishing, family cookouts, and enjoying his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marion is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Gladys Thornton Holland; two sons, Ken Holland (Linda) and Wayne Holland (Judy), all of Pocomoke City; two daughters, Bonnie Crawford (Doug) of Pocomoke City and Gail Bacon (Tom) of Millington, Md; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Franklin Holland (Audrey) of Captain's Cove and Everett Holland (Dorothy Mae) of Pocomoke City; and two sisters-in-law, Una Holland of New Church and Miriam Holland of Pocomoke City. He was preceded in death by two brothers, William and Harry Holland.2 |
Burial* | | Marion was buried at Pitts Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.2 |
Citations
- [S2438] Mary Frances Carey, A Holland Family of Maryland, p. 41.
- [S2259] findagrave.com.
- [S2438] Mary Frances Carey, A Holland Family of Maryland, p. 42.
William H. Thornton1
M, b. circa 1852
Birth* | circa 1852 | William was born circa 1852 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Census w/parents* | 1860 | William was listed with his parents in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Thornton, age 8 in HH#117 headed by Parker Thornton, a 30 year old oysterman..1 |
Marriage* | 23 March 1872 | He married Hester 'Nellie' or 'Hattie' McGee on 23 March 1872 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as William Thornton, age 21 and Hester MaGee, age 18. No other information was given..2 |
Census head* | 1880 | William was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. H. Thornton, the head of household, a 35 year old laborer. Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Nellie M., a 32 year old wife and house keeper, born in MD; Geo. H., an 8 year old son; Lydia A., a 6 year old daughter; and Sarah E., age 22 and other relationship to the head of household..3 |
Citations
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
- [S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).
James (R.L.) Thornton (Horntown)1
M, b. circa 1754, d. 25 January 1834
Birth* | circa 1754 | James was born circa 1754 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
Rev War Veteran* | 1776 | James served in the Revolutionary War in in 1776 at Virginia. James Thornton Sr., age 75 (in 1829), enlisted Feb 1776 in Virginia in the company of Capt. Thomas Snead in the regiment under Col. Matthews discharged circa Feb 1778 at Valley Forge (Acc Co Orders 1829-1832, p. 51, 19 Dec 1829)..2 |
Marriage* | 9 February 1786 | He married Sally Cottingham on 9 February 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as James Thornton and Sally Cottingham. No other information was given..3 |
Will* | 14 August 1828 | He made a will on 14 August 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Sally Thornton all of my estate. Wife Sally Thornton Extr. Witt: James S. Dunton, Samuel S. Welburne, Robert Townsend, Richard W. Guest, David Broadwater & F. Conner..4 |
Anecdote* | 19 December 1829 | When he applied for his military pension on 19 Dec 1829, he was living "near Hornton" with no children and a wife "in her 85th year," on 100 acres of "very poor and mostly uncultivated land."5 |
Census head* | 1830 | James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thornton, Jas. R.L., a head of household, age 70-80 (bc 1750-1760). Listed with him was 1 female, age 80-90 (bc 1740-1750). (Note: Due to his advanced age, the R.L. may have been Retired from Labor.)6 |
Death* | 25 January 1834 | James died on 25 January 1834. James Thornton, a pensioner of the U.S., widow Sally, had his death certified as 25 Jan 1934..7 |
Probate* | 24 February 1834 | James's will was probated on 24 February 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Sally Thornton refused to qualify & David Broadwater became Admr. with Oliver Logan & Joseph Feddeman securities..4 |
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Sally Cottingham b. c 1740 |
Marriage* | 9 February 1786 | He married Sally Cottingham on 9 February 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as James Thornton and Sally Cottingham. No other information was given..3 |
Citations
- [S806] Thornton Family Files, Thornton Papers.
- [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 15.
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p 538 (will of James Thornton).
- [S252] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1829-1832, p. 51.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1830 Accomack Co, VA, census.
- [S253] Accomack Co, VA, Court Orders, 1832-1836, p. 241.
Sally Cottingham
F, b. circa 1740
Birth* | circa 1740 | Sally was born circa 1740 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Marriage* | 9 February 1786 | She married James (R.L.) Thornton (Horntown), son of John Thornton and Mary (-----), on 9 February 1786 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as James Thornton and Sally Cottingham. No other information was given..2 |
Married Name | 9 February 1786 | As of 9 February 1786,her married name was Thornton. |
Will - Husb's* | 15 August 1828 | Sally was named in her husband's will on 15 August 1828 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Sally Thornton in the will of James Thornton and given all my estate and was named the sole executor..3 |
Census w/husband* | 1830 | Sally was listed with her husband in the census of in 1830 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She would have been the 1 female, age 80-90 (bc 1740-1750) in the household headed by Thornton, Jas. R.L., age 70-80 (bc 1750-1760)..1 |
Will - Extr* | 24 February 1834 | Sally was named as the executor of a will on 24 February 1834 at Accomack Co, VA. Sally Thornton, the named executor in the will of James Thornton, refused to qualify & David Broadwater became the the administrator with Oliver Logan & Joseph Feddeman securities..4 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1830 Accomack Co, VA, census.
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p 538 (will of James Thornton).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 538 (will of James Thornton).
Anna Thornton1,2
F, b. circa 1860
Birth* | circa 1860 | Anna was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Census w/mother* | 1870 | Anna was listed with her mother in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Anna Thornton, a 10 year old domestic servant in HH#AT190 headed by James Ailworth, a 21 year old farmer. Also listed was Emeline Ailworth, age 27 and keeping house, who was evidently her mother..1 |
Marriage* | 4 January 1883 | She married George Gillespie, son of Peter J. Gillespie (I) and Susan Metcalf, on 4 January 1883 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Gillispie, a 25 year old farmer, the son of Peter & Susan Gillispie and she was shown as Annie Thornton, age 22, the daughter of Wm. & Emeline Thornton. They were married by J.W. Hundley..2 |
Married Name | 4 January 1883 | As of 4 January 1883,her married name was Gillespie. |
Citations
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Frances Thornton1
F, b. circa 1864
Birth* | circa 1864 | Frances was born circa 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Census w/mother* | 1870 | Frances was listed with her mother in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Frances Thornton, age 6 in HH#AT190 headed by James Ailworth, a 21 year old farmer. Also listed was Emeline Ailworth, age 27 and keeping house, who was evidently her mother..1 |
Citations
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
William Thornton1
M, b. circa 1866
Birth* | circa 1866 | William was born circa 1866 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Census w/mother* | 1870 | William was listed with his mother in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Thornton, age 4 in HH#AT190 headed by James Ailworth, a 21 year old farmer. Also listed was Emeline Ailworth, age 27 and keeping house, who was evidently his mother..1 |
Census w/another* | 1880 | William was listed with another family in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Sea Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. Thornton, a 15 year old laborer in a household headed by William Ailworth, a 28 year old farmer. The relationship shown to the head of the household was "other." William Ailworth was the brother of his step-father, James Ailworth..2 |
Citations
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
- [S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).
Emily Letcher 'Emma' Thornton1,2,3
F, b. 1869, d. 1953
Birth* | 1869 | Emily was born in 1869 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1870 census puts her birth at 1868, her 1884 marriage puts it at 1867 and her tombstone shows 1869..1,4,2 |
Census w/mother* | 1870 | Emily was listed with her mother in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emma Thornton, age 2 in HH#AT190 headed by James Ailworth, a 21 year old farmer. Also listed was Emeline Ailworth, age 27 and keeping house, who was evidently her mother..1 |
Marriage* | 23 January 1884 | She married Charles Smith, son of William E. Smith and Sarah Edmonds 'Sally' Corbin, on 23 January 1884 at Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Smith, a 22 year old sailor, the son of Wm. & Sally Smith and she was shown as Emily L. Thornton, age 17, the daughter of Wm. Thornton of W. & Emeline Ailworth. They were married by R.B. Beadles..2 |
Married Name | 23 January 1884 | As of 23 January 1884,her married name was Smith. |
Death* | 1953 | Emily died in 1953.4 |
Burial* | | Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA.4 |
Citations
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed, p. 115 (#510 Mae Lankford).
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
George Gillespie1
M, b. circa 1858
Birth* | circa 1858 | George was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Marriage* | 4 January 1883 | He married Anna Thornton, daughter of William (of G.) Thornton (Guilford) and Emeline 'Emma' Christopher, on 4 January 1883 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Gillispie, a 25 year old farmer, the son of Peter & Susan Gillispie and she was shown as Annie Thornton, age 22, the daughter of Wm. & Emeline Thornton. They were married by J.W. Hundley..1 |
Citations
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Charles Smith1
M, b. circa 1862
Birth* | circa 1862 | Charles was born circa 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Marriage* | 23 January 1884 | He married Emily Letcher 'Emma' Thornton, daughter of William (of G.) Thornton (Guilford) and Emeline 'Emma' Christopher, on 23 January 1884 at Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Charles Smith, a 22 year old sailor, the son of Wm. & Sally Smith and she was shown as Emily L. Thornton, age 17, the daughter of Wm. Thornton of W. & Emeline Ailworth. They were married by R.B. Beadles..1 |
Citations
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S200] Matthew M. Wise, Boston Family of Maryland, 2nd Ed, p. 115 (#510 Mae Lankford).
John Holland (of K.) Thornton1
M, b. circa 1855
Birth* | circa 1855 | John was born circa 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Census w/parents* | 1860 | John was listed with his parents in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. S. Thornton, age 5 in HH#1123 headed by Kendal Thornton, a 36 year old oysterman. (Note: This was probably Chincoteage Island.)1 |
Census w/parents | 1870 | John was listed with his parents in the census of 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Thornton, a 15 year old oysterman in HH#TI75 headed by Kendall Thornton, a 44 year old oysterman..2 |
Marriage* | 28 January 1877 | He married Traney M. 'Fanny' Melvin, daughter of Samuel Melvin (s/o Jms & Nancy) and Elizabeth Douglas, on 28 January 1877 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Thornton, a 20 year old sailor, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Kendal & Sarah Thornton and she was shown as Trany M. Melvin, age 16, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Sam'l & Eliz'th Melvin. They were married by R. Williamson..3 |
Census head* | 1880 | John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Thornton, a 24 year old head of household and laborer. Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Frany M., a 22 year old wife and George, a 1 year old son..4 |
Reported birth* | 18 March 1882 | John reported a birth on 18 March 1882 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Jno. J. Thornton of K., oysterman, reported the birth of his son John K. Thornton..5 |
Census head | 1900 | John was listed as a head of household in the census of 1900 at Chincoteague Island, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Thornton, a 42 year old head of household. Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Franie M., a 39 year old wife; George D., a 22 year old son; John H., an 18 year old son; Della, a 15 year old daughter; Jennie, a 13 year old daughter; Etta B., an 11 year old daughter; Beatrice L., a 9 year old daughter and Robert L., a 4 year old son.6 |
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Traney M. 'Fanny' Melvin b. c 1857 |
Marriage* | 28 January 1877 | He married Traney M. 'Fanny' Melvin, daughter of Samuel Melvin (s/o Jms & Nancy) and Elizabeth Douglas, on 28 January 1877 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Thornton, a 20 year old sailor, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Kendal & Sarah Thornton and she was shown as Trany M. Melvin, age 16, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Sam'l & Eliz'th Melvin. They were married by R. Williamson..3 |
Children | 1. | George D. Thornton b. c 1879 |
| 2. | John K. Thornton b. 11 Mar 1882 |
| 3. | Della Thornton b. 29 Nov 1884 |
| 4. | Genevieve 'Jennie' L. Thornton b. 16 May 1887, d. Feb 1977 |
| 5. | Henrietta 'Etta' B. Thornton b. 27 Jan 1890 |
| 6. | Beatrice Louise Thornton+ b. c 1891 |
| 7. | Robert L. Thornton b. 14 Aug 1895 |
Citations
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).
- [S779] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume II, 1877-1886.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
James E. Thornton
M, b. circa 1840
Birth* | circa 1840 | James was born circa 1840. |
Marriage* | 2 August 1864 | He married Maria E. Sterling on 2 August 1864 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown only as James E. Thornton and Maria E. Sterling. No other information was given..1 |
Citations
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
Maria E. Sterling
F, b. circa 1840
Birth* | circa 1840 | Maria was born circa 1840. |
Marriage* | 2 August 1864 | She married James E. Thornton on 2 August 1864 at Somerset Co, MD. They were shown only as James E. Thornton and Maria E. Sterling. No other information was given..1 |
Married Name | 2 August 1864 | As of 2 August 1864,her married name was Thornton. |
Citations
- [S564] Roy C. Pollitt, Somerset Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1796-1871.
William W. Thornton
M, b. circa 1840
Birth* | circa 1840 | William was born circa 1840. |
Marriage* | 21 April 1864 | He married Susan A. Conaway on 21 April 1864 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as William W. Thorington and Susan A. Conaway. No other information was given..1 |
Citations
- [S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
Susan A. Conaway
F, b. circa 1840
Birth* | circa 1840 | Susan was born circa 1840. |
Marriage* | 21 April 1864 | She married William W. Thornton on 21 April 1864 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as William W. Thorington and Susan A. Conaway. No other information was given..1 |
Married Name | 21 April 1864 | As of 21 April 1864,her married name was Thornton. |
Citations
- [S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
Henry (of Edw'd) Thornton1
M, b. circa 1775, d. September 1816
Birth* | circa 1775 | Henry was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. |
Will - Father's* | 2 January 1782 | Henry was named in his father's will on 2 January 1782 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son Henry Thornton in the will of Edward Thornton and was given the place where I now live and if he offer to sell the land my son John to have it..1 |
Land inherited* | 1796 | Henry inherited land in 1796 at Accomack Co, VA. A survey made the year after his father's will was probated showed 146 acres, of which the south part of 49 acres went to Edward Thornton and the balance of 97 acres to Henry Thornton..2 |
Marriage* | 16 March 1798 | He married Euphama Townsend on 16 March 1798 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Henry Thornton and Euphama Townsend..3 |
Census head* | 1800 | Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1800 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Thornton, of Edw'd, age 16-26. Listed with him were 1 female, age 0-10; 1 female, age 16-26; 1 female, over age 45; and 3 slaves..4 |
Anecdote* | 15 May 1806 | On 15 May 1806, Henry Thornton, along with Molly Thornton, Joshua Thorton and William Thornton were among buyers at the estate sale of Joshua Thornton.5 |
Will* | 12 June 1815 | He made a will on 12 June 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. To wife Euphamy Thornton the whole of my land & at her death to daughter Sally Thornton. To daughter Sally my Negro woman Leah & boy George & ... To wife Euphamy Thornton remainder & a canoe during her life & then the canoe to brother's son William Thornton. To wife a gun during her life & then to brother's son Henry Thornton. Wife Euphamy Thornton & Thomas Jones Extrs. Witt: Thomas Jones, Edward Ewell, Martha Jones & George Window..6 |
Death* | September 1816 | Henry died in September 1816.6 |
Probate* | 30 September 1816 | Henry's will was probated on 30 September 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. George Window & James White of Southey securities..6 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 421 (will of Edward Thornton).
- [S572] Ralph T. Whitelaw, Virginia's Eastern Shore (A History of Northampton and Accomack Counties), p. 1235.
- [S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
- [S578] Jody Powell, 1800, 1810, 1820 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 539 (settlement of Joshua Thornton).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 538 (will of Henry Thornton).
Euphama Townsend
F, b. circa 1775
Birth* | circa 1775 | Euphama was born circa 1775 at Accomack Co, VA. |
Marriage* | 16 March 1798 | She married Henry (of Edw'd) Thornton, son of Edward Thornton (IV) and Rachel (-----), on 16 March 1798 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Henry Thornton and Euphama Townsend..1 |
Married Name | 16 March 1798 | As of 16 March 1798,her married name was Thornton. |
Will - Husb's* | 12 June 1815 | Euphama was named in her husband's will on 12 June 1815 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Euphamy Thornton in the will of Henry Thornton. She was given the whole of my land & at her death to daughter Sally Thornton. She was also given the remainder & a canoe during her life & then the canoe to brother's son William Thornton. She was also given a gun during her life & then to brother's son Henry Thornton. She and & Thomas Jones were Extrs..2 |
Citations
- [S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 538 (will of Henry Thornton).
Roseanne 'Rosey or Rhosia' James1,2,3
F, b. circa 1786, d. before 10 June 1833
Birth* | circa 1786 | Roseanne was born circa 1786 at Northampton Co, VA.1,5 |
Marriage* | 3 February 1812 | She married Arthur (of John) Addison, son of John Addison and Sarah (118) Doughty, on 3 February 1812 at Northampton Co, VA. Andrew James was the security on the M.L.B. of Arthur Addison and Rosey James. They were married on 5 Feb 1812.1 |
Married Name | 3 February 1812 | As of 3 February 1812,her married name was Addison. |
Will - Husb's* | February 1822 | Roseanne was named in her husband's will in February 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Roseanne Addison in the will of Arthur Addison.3 |
Rev War Decl name in* | 26 October 1824 | She was named in a declaration regarding service in the Rev. War on 26 October 1824 at Accomack Co, VA. Declaration of Arthur Addison, age 61. Enlisted 1780 in the company of Capt. Thomas Parker, if a Virginia regiment at Cumberland Courthouse in the Army of the U.S. under Col. Quebecca or Febecca; he served until the end of the Rev. War: discharged at Bedford Courthouse, Va, by Capt. Nathan Read of the Army of the U.S. He has a wife Rosey age 38, daughter Elizabeth, age 4; and son William age 4 months.5 |
Death* | before 10 June 1833 | She died before 10 June 1833 at Accomack Co, VA.6 |
Rev War Vet relative* | 10 June 1833 | She was shown to be related to a Rev War veteran on 10 June 1833 at Northampton Co, VA. Elizabeth J. Addison & William Addison are the only children & heirs of Rosey Addison dec'd, the late wife of Arthur Addison dec'd, the said Rosey being one of the heirs at law of Michael James dec'd, who was a Lieutenant in the Virginia State Navy in the Rev. War, & the names of the said Elizabeth J. Addison & William Addison were unknown to the Court when an order was made on 13 May last certifying the heirs of the said Michael James dec'd.6 |
Citations
- [S622] Jean M. Mihalyka, Northampton Co, VA, Marriages, 1660/1-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses, Minister Returns, and other sources).
- [S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896, p. 157 (death of Eliz. Thornton shows her as daughter of Arthur & Rhosia Addison).
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 2 (will of Arthur Addison, wife Roseanne).
- [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 101 (heirs of Michael James, a Lt. in the Virginia State Navy in the Rev. War).
- [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 14 (declaration of Arthur Addison).
- [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 102 (heirs of Michael James dec'd, a Lieutenant in the Virginia State Navy in the Rev. War).
Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Bunting (widow?)
F, b. 1825, d. 1910
Birth* | 1825 | Elizabeth was born in 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. The 1860 census puts her birth at 1835, the 1870 census puts it at 1835, but her tombstone shows 1825..1,2,3 |
Marriage* | circa 1858 | She married William Thomas Thornton, son of William T. Thornton and Eliza 'Elzay or Alsey' Belote, circa 1858.1,4,2 |
Married Name | circa 1858 | As of circa 1858,her married name was Thornton. |
Census w/husband* | 1860 | Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, age 25 in HH#545 headed by Thos. Thornton, a 21 year old day laborer. Also listed was Margaret A. Bunting, who may have been her daughter by a prior marriage..2 |
Census w/husband | 1870 | Elizabeth was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, a 35 year old house keeper in HH#AT68 headed by Thomas Thornton, a 32 year old farmer..3 |
Death* | 1910 | Elizabeth died in 1910.1 |
Burial* | | Her body was interred at Bethel Bapt Ch Cem, Mears, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth Thornton, wife of William T. Thornton..1 |
Citations
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
- [S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896, p. 157 (death of Wm. Thos. Thornton shows him as the husband of Lizzie).
Mary W. Thornton1
F, b. 1859, d. 1935
Birth* | 1859 | Mary was born in 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.1,2 |
Census w/parents* | 1860 | Mary was listed with her parents in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary W. Thornton, age 1 in HH#545 headed by Thos. Thornton, a 21 year old day laborer..3 |
Census w/parents | 1870 | Mary was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary W. Thornton, age 10 and at school in HH#AT68 headed by Thomas Thornton, a 32 year old farmer..4 |
Marriage* | 16 December 1885 | She married George William Bunting, son of George S. Bunting and Rosannah G. 'Rosy' Fitchett, on 16 December 1885 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Bunting, a 35 year old widowed farmer, the son of George S. & Rose A. Bunting and she was shown as Mary W. Thornton, age 26 and single, the daughter of Thos. & Elizabeth Thornton. They were married by W.A. Street..1 |
Married Name | 16 December 1885 | As of 16 December 1885,her married name was Bunting. |
Death* | 1935 | Mary died in 1935.2 |
Burial* | | Her body was interred at Groton's Cem, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary W. Bunting, 1859-1935 and she is burried next to George W. Bunting..2 |
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George William Bunting b. 1849, d. 1908 |
Marriage* | 16 December 1885 | She married George William Bunting, son of George S. Bunting and Rosannah G. 'Rosy' Fitchett, on 16 December 1885 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George W. Bunting, a 35 year old widowed farmer, the son of George S. & Rose A. Bunting and she was shown as Mary W. Thornton, age 26 and single, the daughter of Thos. & Elizabeth Thornton. They were married by W.A. Street..1 |
Children | 1. | Bertha Bunting+ b. 1889, d. 1972 |
| 2. | Clara May Bunting+ b. 1892, d. 1976 |
| 3. | William Thomas Bunting b. 1893, d. 1973 |
| 4. | Lula Bunting b. c 1894 |
Citations
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
Dorsey Thornton
M, b. circa 1916
Birth* | circa 1916 | Dorsey was born circa 1916 at Accomack Co, VA. |
Heir - named as* | 1930 | Dorsey was named as an heir in 1930 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Mary Frances Carey, a list of heirs shows William T. Thornton was survived by a wife Sarah Frances Thornton and 5 children: Leroy Thornton, age 40; Harry T. Thornton, age 38; Mary Hall, wife of Stuart Hall, age 33; Wm. T. Thornton Jr., age 22; and Dorsey Thornton, age 14.. |
William Thomas Thornton
M, b. 1906, d. 1989
Birth* | 1906 | William was born in 1906 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Heir - named as* | 1930 | William was named as an heir in 1930 at Accomack Co, VA. According to Mary Frances Carey, a list of heirs shows William T. Thornton was survived by a wife Sarah Frances Thornton and 5 children: Leroy Thornton, age 40; Harry T. Thornton, age 38; Mary Hall, wife of Stuart Hall, age 33; Wm. T. Thornton Jr., age 22; and Dorsey Thornton, age 14.. |
Death* | 1989 | William died in 1989.1 |
Burial* | | His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as William Thomas Thornton, 1906-1989..1 |
Citations
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Mary W. Thornton1
F, b. 24 August 1896, d. 4 December 1973
Birth* | 24 August 1896 | Mary was born on 24 August 1896 at Accomack Co, VA. Her tombstone shows 24 Aug 1896, but her birth record shows her as Mary T. Thornton, born 29 Aug 1896 in Temperanceville, the daughter of Wm. Thomas (farmer) & Sarah Thornton..2,1 |
Marriage* | circa 1925 | She married Stewart Burton Hall Sr., son of Benjamin Jackson Hall and Annie Maria 'Rida' Burton, circa 1925. |
Married Name | circa 1925 | As of circa 1925,her married name was Hall. |
Death* | 4 December 1973 | Mary died on 4 December 1973 at age 77.2 |
Burial* | | Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S786] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume III, 1887-1896.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Stewart Burton Hall Sr.1
M, b. 9 October 1892, d. 19 November 1971
Birth* | 9 October 1892 | Stewart was born on 9 October 1892 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Stewart Hall, born 8 Oct 1892, the son of Benjamin & Rhoda Hall..2,3 |
Census w/parents* | 1900 | Stewart was listed with his parents in the census of 1900 at Welbourne District, Worcester Co, MD. HH#28 was headed by Benjamin Hall, a 32 year old farmer, born Aug 1867 in MD, as were both of his parents. Listed with him were Anna Hall, a 35 year old wife, born in MD, her father was born in VA & her mother in MD, and they had been married 9 years; Steward B. Hall, a 7 year old son; Maggie M. Hall, a 6 year old daughter; John B. Hall, a 3 year old son; Mirtle P. Hall, an 11/12 year old daughter; and Steward Burton, a 63 year old widowed miller & father-in-law, born in Virginia, as were both of his parents.4 |
Census w/parents* | 1910 | Stewart was listed with his parents in the census of 1910 at Stockton, Worcester Co, MD. The household was headed by Benjamin J. Hall, a 43 year old farmer, born in MD. Listed with him were Rida M. Hall, a 46 year old wife; Steward B. Hall, an 18 year old son; John B. Hall, a 14 year old son; Myrtle Hall, an 11 year old daughter; and Charlie W. Hall, a 6 year old son.5 |
Marriage* | circa 1925 | He married Mary W. Thornton, daughter of William Thomas Thornton Jr. and Sarah Frances Ross, circa 1925. |
Death* | 19 November 1971 | Stewart died on 19 November 1971 at age 79. He was shown as Stewart Hall, 8 Oct 1892 - Nov 1971. His last residence was New Church, Accomack Co, VA, 23415. His death certificate shows him as Stewart Burton Hall Sr, born 8 Oct 1892, died 19 Nov 1971 in New Church, VA, the son of Benjamin Hall & Rida Burton and she spouse of Mary W. Hall..2,6,1 |
Burial* | | His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA.2 |
Citations
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Stewart Burton Hall Sr in the Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Stewart Hall in the Accomack County, Virginia Births, 1882-92.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Worcester Co, MD.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1910 Federal Census, Worcester Co, MD.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Stewart Hall in the U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014.
Margaret A. Bunting
F, b. circa 1851
Birth* | circa 1851 | Margaret was born circa 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Census w/mother* | 1860 | Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Margaret A. Bunting, age 9 in HH#545 headed by Thos. Thornton, a 21 year old day laborer. Also listed was Elizabeth Thornton, age 25, who may have been her mother by a prior marriage..1 |
Citations
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
Sally C. Thornton1,2
F, b. circa 1854, d. 15 October 1878
Birth* | circa 1854 | Sally was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Census w/parents* | 1860 | Sally was listed with her parents in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Thornton, age 6 in HH#503 headed by James Thornton of J., a 37 year old farmer..1 |
Census w/parents | 1870 | Sally was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally Thornton, age 15 and at home in HH#MT697 headed by James Thornton, a 50 year old farmer..3 |
Death* | 15 October 1878 | Sally died on 15 October 1878 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sally C. Thornton, who died of heart trouble at the age of 24 years. She was the daughter of Jas. & Mary A. Thornton, born in Acc Co, a housekeeper and unmarried. Her father gave the information..2 |
Citations
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
Masealy Thornton1
F, b. circa 1858
Birth* | circa 1858 | Masealy was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Census w/parents* | 1860 | Masealy was listed with her parents in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Masealy Thornton, age 2 in HH#503 headed by James Thornton of J., a 37 year old farmer..1 |
Citations
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
Mary Emily 'Emma' Bunting1,2
F, b. circa 1857
Birth* | circa 1857 | Mary was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
Census w/parents* | 1860 | Mary was listed with her parents in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emily Bunting, age 3 in HH#788 headed by William G. Thornton, a 49 year old farmer. Also listed was Soloman Bunting, a 27 year old day laborer, who was evidently her father and Mary E. Bunting, age 21, who was evidently her mother..3 |
Census w/parents | 1870 | Mary was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Atlantic District, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Emma Bunting, age 11 in HH#520 headed by Solomon Bunting, a 38 year old farmer.1 |
Marriage* | 24 April 1878 | She married John Franklin Morris on 24 April 1878 at Conquest Chapel, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John F. Morris, a 20 year old teamster, born in New Jersey & living in Acc Co, the son of John Morris and she was shown as Mary E. Bunting, age 19, the daughter of Solomon & Mary Bunting. Emma and Frank lived and are buried in Malaga Hills NJ. We have been told that Franklin worked for the railroad and was killed in a train accident (Sue & Becky Boggs).2 |
Married Name | 24 April 1878 | As of 24 April 1878,her married name was Morris. |
Citations
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S2478] Becky & Sue Taylor from research by Mary Frances Carey, Genealogy of the Taylor Family, Beginning on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
Anna 'Annie' Frances Bunting1,2
F, b. 1 December 1859
Birth* | 1 December 1859 | Anna was born on 1 December 1859 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Annie F. Bunting, the daughter of Sol. Bunting & Mary his wife, who was born 1 Dec 1860. Her father gave the information. (NOTE: Since she was in the 1860 census, she was evidently born 1 Dec 1859.)2 |
Census w/parents* | 1860 | Anna was listed with her parents in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Anna F. Bunting, age 6/12 in HH#788 headed by William G. Thornton, a 49 year old farmer. Also listed was Soloman Bunting, a 27 year old day laborer, who was evidently her father and Mary E. Bunting, age 21, who was evidently her mother..1 |
Census w/parents | 1870 | Anna was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Atlantic District, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Frances Bunting, age 9 in HH#520 headed by Solomon Bunting, a 38 year old farmer.3 |
Marriage* | 1880 | She married Henry Kleinberg in 1880 at Philadelphia, PA. Annie Frances Bunting married Henry Kleinberg in Philadelphia. They had one child - Laura- who died of pneumonia close to her 21st birthday. Henry was a partner in John Meadows Co., silver and gold plating business in Philadelphia. Their first home in Phila. was on Moore St. (hopefully big enough for all her relatives who moved in with them). They then purchased a brownstone at 3434 N. Broad St., which was torn down for Temple Univ. expansion. Annie, Henry, Laura, her mother Mary, and a woman, Phoebe Rutter, are all buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Philadelphia. Phoebe is probably a relative of Peter's and used the German spelling of Ritter.4,5 |
Married Name | 1880 | As of 1880,her married name was Kleinberg. |
Census w/husband* | 1900 | Anna was listed with her husband in the census of 1900 at Ward 38, Philadelphia, PA. She was shown as Annie Klinbert, a 38 year old wife, born Jan 1862 in PA, married 20 years, the mother of 1 child with 1 child living. She was listed with Henry Klinbert, a 40 year old head of household. Also listed were Laura Klinberg, an 18 year old daughter; Frank Ritter, a 19 year old nephew; Ida Bunting, a 27 year old niece; and Henretta Nanard (Kenretta Vanard) a 55 year old servant.5 |
Citations
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S728] Gial M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume I, 1852-1876.
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
- [S2478] Becky & Sue Taylor from research by Mary Frances Carey, Genealogy of the Taylor Family, Beginning on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
- [S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Philadelphia, PA.
Elizabeth Thornton1
F, b. circa 1842
Birth* | circa 1842 | Elizabeth was born circa 1842 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
Census w/another* | 1860 | Elizabeth was listed with another family in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, an 18 year old domestic in HH#742 headed by Riley Fisher, a 75 year old farmer..2 |
Citations
- [S1895] Kim Thornton Marshall.
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
Hester Ann Thornton1
F, b. circa 1856
Birth* | circa 1856 | Hester was born circa 1856 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Census w/parents* | 1860 | Hester was listed with her parents in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ester Ann Thornton, age 6 in HH#1117 headed by Parker Thornton, a 30 year old oysterman..1 |
Census w/parents | 1870 | Hester was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Hester A. Thronton, age 14 in HH#TI154 headed by Parker Thornton, a 44 year old oysterman..2 |
Marriage* | 2 June 1877 | She married J.S. Camack, son of Samule Camack and Margaret (-----), on 2 June 1877 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as J.S. Camack, a 34 year old watchmaker, born in Philadelphia, PA and living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Sam'l & Marg't Camack and she was shown as Hester A. Thornton, age 20, the daughter of Parker & Eliza Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..3 |
Married Name | 2 June 1877 | As of 2 June 1877,her married name was Camack. |
Citations
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Speaner Jane Thornton1
F, b. 5 June 1858, d. 18 September 1931
Birth* | 5 June 1858 | Speaner was born on 5 June 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
Census w/parents* | 1860 | Speaner was listed with her parents in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Jane Thornton, age 1 in HH#1117 headed by Parker Thornton, a 30 year old oysterman..1 |
Death* | 18 September 1931 | Speaner died on 18 September 1931 at age 73.2 |
Burial* | | Her body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Speaner Jane Thornton, 5 Jun 1858 - 18 Sep 1931..2 |
Citations
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Sewell Emanuel Thornton1
M, b. circa 1857
Birth* | circa 1857 | Sewell was born circa 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Census w/parents* | 1860 | Sewell was listed with his parents in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Emanuel Thornton, age 3 in HH#1164 headed by Thos. Thornton, age 31 and sailing..1 |
Census w/mother* | 1870 | Sewell was listed with his mother in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Sewell Thornton, a 13 year old farm laborer in HH#AT158 headed by Erastus Johnson, a 37 year old famer. Also listed was Maria Thornton, age 40 and doing house work, who was evidently his mother..2 |
Citations
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
John William Thornton1
M, b. 1859, d. 1935
Birth* | 1859 | John was born in 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
Census w/parents* | 1860 | John was listed with his parents in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. W. Thornton, age 1 in HH#1164 headed by Thos. Thornton, age 31 and sailing..1 |
Census w/mother* | 1870 | John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Thornton, an 11 year old farmer laborer in HH#AT158 headed by Erastus Johnson, a 37 year old famer. Also listed was Maria Thornton, age 40 and doing house work, who was evidently his mother..3 |
Marriage* | 28 March 1880 | He married Sallie A. Matthews, daughter of John K. Matthews and Eliza Jane Collins, on 28 March 1880 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as John W. Thornton, age 21 and Sallie A. Matthews, age 19..4 |
Census head* | 1880 | John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Sea Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William Thornton, a head of household, a 21 year old overseer on farm. Listed with him were Sallie Thornton, an 18 year old wife; John Pepper, an 18 year old black laborer; Maria Corbin, a 50 year old black servant; and L. Downing, a 10 year old black nurse..5 |
Marriage | 16 December 1900 | He married Elishea Frances Bunting, daughter of Teackle J. Bunting and Eveline Small, 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..6 |
Death* | 1935 | John died in 1935.2 |
Burial* | | His body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John William Thornton, husband of Sallie M. Thornton, 1859-1935..2 |
Citations
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
- [S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
- [S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
Lemuel Y. Thornton1,2
M, b. 1 March 1857, d. 27 March 1930
Biography* | | 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. Lemuel Thornton was Sylvester's 1st cousin and his children were Leomis, Lawrence, Rida Taylor, Meta Conquest, Beatrice Rich and Inez Bunting. |
Birth* | 1 March 1857 | Lemuel was born on 1 March 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.3 |
Marriage* | 8 January 1879 | He married Harriet Frances Tindall, daughter of Sheppard Draine Tindall and Ann Maria McCready, on 8 January 1879 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lemuel Y. Thronton, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Thos. & Maria Thornton and she was shown as Harriet F. Tyndall, age 21, the daughter of Sheperd & Ann Mary Tyndall. They were married by J.W. Hundley..2 |
Census head* | 1880 | Lemuel was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Sea Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lemuel Thornton, a 22 year old head of household and farmer. Listed with him were the following Thorntons: Harriett, a 24 year old wife and house keeper; Annie, a 6 month old daughter; and Mariah, a 56 year old mother. Also listed was William Chesser, an 18 year old farmer (no relation shown) and Charles Chesser, a 10 year old farmer (no relation shown)..4 |
Reported death* | 13 December 1882 | Lemuel reported a death on 13 December 1882 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Lemuel Thornton reported the death of his mother Maria Thornton, who died of dropsy at the age of 56 years..5 |
Death* | 27 March 1930 | Lemuel died on 27 March 1930 at age 73.3 |
Burial* | | His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Lemuel Y. Thornton, husband of Harriet F. Thornton..3 |
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Harriet Frances Tindall b. 18 Feb 1857, d. 16 May 1933 |
Marriage* | 8 January 1879 | He married Harriet Frances Tindall, daughter of Sheppard Draine Tindall and Ann Maria McCready, on 8 January 1879 at Modest Town, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lemuel Y. Thronton, a 21 year old farmer, the son of Thos. & Maria Thornton and she was shown as Harriet F. Tyndall, age 21, the daughter of Sheperd & Ann Mary Tyndall. They were married by J.W. Hundley..2 |
Children | 1. | Annie M. Thornton b. 12 Jun 1880 |
| 2. | Ann Rida Thornton b. 1880, d. 1969 |
| 3. | William Lawrence Thornton b. 14 May 1881, d. 27 Jan 1917 |
| 4. | Loomis W. Thornton b. 30 Jun 1883, d. 27 Feb 1947 |
| 5. | Eva Beatrice Thornton b. 1 Sep 1887 |
| 6. | Meta Thornton+ b. 1890, d. 1975 |
| 7. | G. Thornton b. 12 Nov 1890 |
| 8. | Inez Y. Thornton b. 1893, d. 1963 |
| 9. | (dau_of_Lemuel) Thornton b. 22 Nov 1893 |
Citations
- [S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896, p. 157 (death of Maria Thornton was reported by her son Lemuel Thornton).
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).
- [S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.
Joseph (-----)
M, b. circa 1830
Citations
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census, HH1309 shows Eliz't Thornton, age 30 with children Nancy, age 6 and Noah, age 2.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 108 (marriage of Adren D. Daisey to Ann Thornton shows her as the daughter of Joseph & Eliza Thornton).
- [S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896, p. 157 (death of Noah Thornton shows him as the son of Eliza Chericks).
Ann 'Nancy' Thornton1,2
F, b. circa 1854
Birth* | circa 1854 | Ann was born circa 1854 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Census w/mother* | 1860 | Ann was listed with her mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Thornton, age 6 in HH#1309 headed by Eliz'th Thornton, age 30..1 |
Marriage* | 1 December 1870 | She married Arden D. Daisey, son of Parker T. Daisey and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Melvin, on 1 December 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arden D. Daisey, a 20 year old seaman, the son of Parker & Elizabeth Daisey and she was shown as Ann Thornton, age 19, the daughter of Joseph & Eliza Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..2 |
Married Name | 1 December 1870 | As of 1 December 1870,her married name was Daisey. |
Citations
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Arden D. Daisey1
M, b. circa 1853
Birth* | circa 1853 | Arden was born circa 1853 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
Census w/brother* | June 1870 | Arden was listed with his brother in the census of June 1870 at Chincoteague Island, Accomack Co, VA. HH#175 was headed by William Daisey Jr., a 22 year old oysterman, with real estate valued at $200 & personal property valued at $100. Listed with him were Mary A. Daisey, age 19; Elizabeth Daisey, age 2; Philip P. Daisey, age 4 months, born in February; and Aden Daisey, a 17 year old oysterman.2 |
Marriage* | 1 December 1870 | He married Ann 'Nancy' Thornton, daughter of Joseph (-----) and Elizabeth Thornton, on 1 December 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arden D. Daisey, a 20 year old seaman, the son of Parker & Elizabeth Daisey and she was shown as Ann Thornton, age 19, the daughter of Joseph & Eliza Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..1 |
Marriage* | 27 May 1879 | Arden D. Daisey married Lydia A. Daisey, daughter of William J. Daisey and Margaret 'Peggy' Andrews, on 27 May 1879 at Chincoteague Island, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Adrin Daisey, a 26 year old widowed oysterman, the son of Parker T. & Eliz'th Daisey and she was shown as Lydia A. Daisey, age 18, the daughter of Wm. & Peggy Daisey.1 |
Citations
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
Noah P. Thornton Sr.1,2
M, b. circa 1858, d. 7 August 1889
Birth* | circa 1858 | Noah was born circa 1858 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Census w/mother* | 1860 | Noah was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Noah Thornton, age 2 in HH#1309 headed by Eliz'th Thornton, age 30..1 |
Census w/mother | 1880 | Noah was listed with his mother in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Noah P. Cherrix, a 22 year old son in a household headed by James Cherrix, a 53 year old laborer and his wife Elizabeth Cherrix, age 50 and keeping house. (NOTE: Based on other records, he was Noah Thornton, a son of Elizabeth Thornton's before she married James Cherrix in 1863.)3 |
Marriage* | circa 1883 | He married Elizabeth 'Lizzie' (-----) circa 1883. |
Death* | 7 August 1889 | Noah died on 7 August 1889 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Noah Thornton, who died of bright's disease at the age of 36 years. He was the son of Eliza Chericks, born in Acc Co, an oysterman and the husband of Eliz. Thornton. His mother gave the information..2 |
Citations
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.
- [S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).
John Shay1
M, b. circa 1800
Birth* | circa 1800 | John was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. |
Marriage* | 6 January 1823 | He married Elizabeth Mariner, daughter of Levin Mariner (Swans Gut) and Dolly (-----), on 6 January 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Andrew Lee was the security on the M.L.B. of John Shey of Eli and Elizabeth Mariner..1 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Elizabeth Mariner
F, b. circa 1800
Birth* | circa 1800 | Elizabeth was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA. |
Marriage* | 6 January 1823 | She married John Shay, son of Elijah Shay and Agnes (100) Trader, on 6 January 1823 at Accomack Co, VA. Andrew Lee was the security on the M.L.B. of John Shey of Eli and Elizabeth Mariner..2 |
Married Name | 6 January 1823 | As of 6 January 1823,her married name was Shay. |
Citations
- [S575] Stratton Nottingham, Soldiers and Sailors of the Eastern Shore of Virginia In the Revolutionary War, p. 47 (heirs of Levin Mariner, a seaman in the Virginia Navy in the Rev. War).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
John (of John) Thornton1
M, b. circa 1795, d. November 1841
Birth* | circa 1795 | John was born circa 1795 at Accomack Co, VA. |
Will - GrFath's* | 22 April 1799 | John was named in his grandfather's will on 22 April 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a grandson John Thornton, son of John, in the will of Edward Thronton..2 |
Marriage* | 13 December 1822 | He married Elizabeth Shay, daughter of Elijah Shay and Agnes (100) Trader, on 13 December 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas M. Bayly was the security on the M.L.B. of John Thornton of John and Elizabeth Shay of Elias..1 |
Census head* | 1840 | John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1840 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as John Thornton of Jno., age 30-40. Listed with him were 1 male, age 10-15, 1 female, age 5-10, and 1 female, age 50-60..3 |
Death* | November 1841 | John died in November 1841.4 |
Admin of estate* | 29 November 1841 | Administration of John's estate was filed on 29 November 1841 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that William Nock was named to settle the estate of John Thornton. William P. Moore & John C. Wise were the securities.4 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 460 (will of Edward Thornton).
- [S581] Jody Powell, 1840 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 538 (adm. of John Thornton).
Elizabeth Shay1
F, b. circa 1790
Birth* | circa 1790 | Elizabeth was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.2 |
Marriage* | 13 December 1822 | She married John (of John) Thornton, son of John (of Edw'd) Thornton and Margaret Broadwater, on 13 December 1822 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas M. Bayly was the security on the M.L.B. of John Thornton of John and Elizabeth Shay of Elias..1 |
Married Name | 13 December 1822 | As of 13 December 1822,her married name was Thornton. |
Census w/son* | 1860 | Elizabeth was listed with her son in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, age 70 in HH#1164 headed by Thos. Thornton, age 31 and sailing..2 |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
John (of Edw'd) Thornton1
M, b. circa 1765
Birth* | circa 1765 | John was born circa 1765 at Accomack Co, VA. |
Marriage* | 27 November 1792 | He married Margaret Broadwater on 27 November 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as John Thornton and Margaret Broadwater. No other information was given..2 |
Will - Father's* | 22 April 1799 | John was named in his father's will on 22 April 1799 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as a son John Thronton in the will of Edward Thronton. Edward also named a grandson John Thornton, son of John..1 |
Census head* | 1800 | 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 of Edw'd, age 26-45. Listed with were 2 males, age 0-10; 1 other male, age 26-45; 1 female, age 0-10; 1 female, age 10-16; & 1 female, age 26-45..3 |
Marriage | 26 March 1810 | He married Rebecca Vernelson, daughter of Elisha 'Lisha' (of Chas) Vernelson and (-----) (w/o John Chance & Elisha Vernelson) (-----), on 26 March 1810 at Accomack Co, VA. Thomas Collins and William Watts were the securities on the M.L.B. of John Thornton and Rebecca Vernelson..2 |
Citations
- [S570] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 460 (will of Edward Thornton).
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S578] Jody Powell, 1800, 1810, 1820 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S2660] Margie G. Brown, Genealogical Abstracts, Revolutionary War Veterans, Scrip Act 1852, Abstracted from the Bureau of Land Management, Record Group 49, National Archives and Records Administration, p. 10 (Application: 30, Shadrack Chance, Quartermaster, Virginia State Navy).
Margaret Broadwater
F, b. circa 1770
Birth* | circa 1770 | Margaret was born circa 1770 at Accomack Co, VA. |
Marriage* | 27 November 1792 | She married John (of Edw'd) Thornton, son of Edward Thornton (III), on 27 November 1792 at Accomack Co, VA. They were shown only as John Thornton and Margaret Broadwater. No other information was given..1 |
Married Name | 27 November 1792 | As of 27 November 1792,her married name was Thornton. |
Citations
- [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
Elizabeth Thornton1
F, b. circa 1819, d. May 1895
Birth* | circa 1819 | Elizabeth was born circa 1819 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Census w/mother* | 1850 | Elizabeth was listed with her mother in the census of in 1850 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, age 21 in HH#285 headed by Elizabeth Thornton, age 60..2 |
Census w/brother* | 1860 | Elizabeth was listed with her brother in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, age 41 in HH#1164 headed by Thos. Thornton, age 31 and sailing. Also listed was Elizabeth Thornton, age 70, who was evidently her mother..1 |
Census w/another* | 1870 | Elizabeth was listed with another family in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, age 52 and a house keeper in HH#AT434 headed by Critty Mapp, an 82 year old who was retired from laborer..3 |
Death* | May 1895 | Elizabeth died in May 1895 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth Thornton, the sister of Capt. John H. Thornton..4 |
Citations
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
- [S772] Dr. Brooks Miles Barnes & Barry Wayne Miles, Deaths from Eastern Shore Virginia Newspapers, 1881-1912, Pen Ent 1 Jun 1895 issue.
John Showell Cathell I1
M, b. 1823, d. 29 December 1894
Birth* | 1823 | John was born in 1823 at Worcester Co, MD.2 |
Marriage* | 11 July 1867 | He married Margaret or Catharine Thornton, daughter of John Thornton Sr. (Chinco Is) and Susan (-----), on 11 July 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Cathell, a 35 year old sailor, born in Worcester Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of Len & Nancy Cathell and she was shown as Marg't Thornton, age 22, the daughter of Jno. & Susan Thornton. They were married by P. Bowdin Sr..3 |
Census head* | 1870 | John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John S. Cathell the head of HH#TI146, a 46 year old oysterman, with personal property valued at $100 and born in MD. Listed with him were the following Cathells: Margaret, a 27 year old house keeper; Henry W., age 3; and John C., age 8 months and born in November. Also listed was Susan Thornton, age 70, who was evidently his mother-in-law..4 |
Reported death* | 15 April 1882 | John reported a death on 15 April 1882 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that John S. Cathell reported the death of his wife Marg't Cathell, who died at the age of 40 of unknown causes..5 |
Marriage* | 29 April 1882 | He married Margaret Young on 29 April 1882 at Chincoteague Island, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John S. Cathell, a 56 year old widowed sailor, born in Worcester Co, MD & living in Acc Co, VA and she was shown as Margaret Young, age 32 and single, born in Philadelphia, PA & living in Acc Co, VA.3 |
Death* | 29 December 1894 | John Showell Cathell I died on 29 December 1894 at Accomack Co, VA. Capt. John Cathell died 29 Dec 1894, aged 71.2 |
Citations
- [S842] Sandra 'Leigh' (Young) Bundick Chase, to M.K. Miles.
- [S772] Dr. Brooks Miles Barnes & Barry Wayne Miles, Deaths from Eastern Shore Virginia Newspapers, 1881-1912, PE 5 Jan 1895 issue (death of Capt. John Cathell).
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
- [S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Len Cathell
M, b. circa 1800
Birth* | circa 1800 | Len was born circa 1800. |
Marriage* | circa 1830 | He married Nancy (-----) circa 1830. |
Nancy (-----)
F, b. circa 1800
Birth* | circa 1800 | Nancy was born circa 1800. |
Marriage* | circa 1830 | She married Len Cathell circa 1830. |
Married Name | circa 1830 | As of circa 1830,her married name was Cathell. |
John S. Thornton1
M, b. circa 1859
Birth* | circa 1859 | John was born circa 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.1 |
Census w/parents* | 1860 | John was listed with his parents in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. S. Thornton, age 6/12 in HH#1193 headed by Robt. Thornton, a 23 year old day laborer..1 |
Citations
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
John Thomas Thornton1
M, b. 27 January 1854, d. 17 May 1920
Birth* | 27 January 1854 | John was born on 27 January 1854 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Acc Co Birth Records show him as John T. Thornton, born 15 Sep 1854 on Chincoteague Island, the son of John H. (farmer) & Mary T. Thornton. His father gave the information. (NOTE: Since this is the same year as shown on his tombstone and he was born on Chincoteague Island, this is assumed to be the son of Annie M. Thorton.)2,3 |
Census w/mother* | 1860 | John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1860 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. T. Thornton, age 9 in HH#1252 headed by Ann Tarr, age 37..1 |
Census w/mother | 1870 | John was listed with his mother in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Tarr, a 17 year old oysterman in HH#TI156 headed by Ann Tarr, a 48 year old house keeper..4 |
Marriage* | 22 January 1877 | He married Sarah J. Jones, daughter of Daniel Jones and Mary Ferguson, on 22 January 1877 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Thornton, a 22 year old sailor, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Ann Thornton and she was shown as Sarah J. Jones, age 16, also born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Dan'l & Mary Jones. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..5 |
Census head* | 1880 | John was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John Thornton, age 27 and the head of a household. Listed with him was only Susan Thornton, age 58, who was shown as his mother. (NOTE: His age implies he is the son of Annie M. Thornton, not Susan.)6 |
Marriage* | 23 August 1880 | He married Elizabeth Comfort Andrews, daughter of William D. Andrews and Mary Ann Mason, on 23 August 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Thornton, a 27 year old widowed oysterman, the son of Ann Thornton and she was shown as Comfort Andrews, age 23, the daughter of William & Mary Andrews. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..5 |
Marriage* | 3 October 1907 | He married Laura Dennis, daughter of John Dennis and Annie (-----), 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..7 |
Death* | 17 May 1920 | John died on 17 May 1920 at age 66.3 |
Burial* | | His body was interred at Andrews Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John T. Thornton, 27 Jan 1854 - 17 May 1920, and he is buried next to Comfort Thornton..3 |
Family 1
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|
Sarah J. Jones b. c 1861 |
Marriage* | 22 January 1877 | He married Sarah J. Jones, daughter of Daniel Jones and Mary Ferguson, on 22 January 1877 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Thornton, a 22 year old sailor, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Ann Thornton and she was shown as Sarah J. Jones, age 16, also born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Dan'l & Mary Jones. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..5 |
Children | 1. | Emma J. Thornton+ b. 1878, d. 1970 |
| 2. | John H. Thornton b. 25 May 1879 |
Family 2
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Elizabeth Comfort Andrews b. 5 Jul 1857, d. 21 Feb 1894 |
Marriage* | 23 August 1880 | He married Elizabeth Comfort Andrews, daughter of William D. Andrews and Mary Ann Mason, on 23 August 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Thornton, a 27 year old widowed oysterman, the son of Ann Thornton and she was shown as Comfort Andrews, age 23, the daughter of William & Mary Andrews. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..5 |
Children | 1. | Elizabeth A. 'June Bug' Thornton+ b. 18 Sep 1882, d. 1963 |
| 2. | John Nealy Thornton+ b. 1 Apr 1883, d. 8 Dec 1956 |
| 3. | Elmer C. Thornton+ b. 9 Sep 1885, d. 1952 |
| 4. | George T. Thornton b. Aug 1887 |
| 5. | George Thomas Thornton+ b. 14 Feb 1888, d. 7 Nov 1957 |
| 6. | Edward T. Thornton b. 5 Oct 1890, d. 20 Apr 1940 |
| 7. | William Thornton b. Feb 1893 |
Family 3
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Laura Dennis b. c 1869 |
Marriage* | 3 October 1907 | He married Laura Dennis, daughter of John Dennis and Annie (-----), 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..7 |
Citations
- [S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
- [S728] Gial M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume I, 1852-1876.
- [S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
- [S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
- [S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).
- [S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
John H. Claville1
M, b. circa 1866
Birth* | circa 1866 | John was born circa 1866 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.1 |
Census w/parents* | 1870 | John was listed with his parents in the census of 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Clayville, age 4 in HH#TI158 headed by George Clayville, a 22 year old oysterman..1 |
Citations
- [S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.