MilesFiles 22.1

George A. Claville¹

M, b. circa 1869

Pedigree

Father

George Claville b. c 1847

Mother

Ellen J. Thornton b. c 1844

Last Edited

29 Jan 2004

Birth*

circa 1869

George was born circa 1869 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

Census w/parents*

1870

George was listed with his parents in the census of 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George A. Clayville, age 1 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.

Mary Ferguson¹

F, b. circa 1833

Pedigree

Father

James Ferguson b. c 1800, d. b 28 Aug 1854

Mother

Mary 'Polly' Taylor b. c 1790

Last Edited

29 Jan 2004

Birth*

circa 1833

Mary was born circa 1833 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

30 December 1855

She married Daniel Jones, son of James Jones and Sarah 'Sally' (of Wm P) Reed, on 30 December 1855 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Daniel Jones, a 21 year old mariner, born on Chincoteague Island, the son of James & Sarah Jones and she was shown as Mary Furguson, age 22, born on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of James & Mary Furguson. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton and Wm. T. Watson said she was over age 21..¹

Married Name

30 December 1855

As of 30 December 1855,her married name was Jones.

Family

Daniel Jones b. c 1837

Child

Sarah J. Jones+ b. c 1861

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

James Ferguson

M, b. circa 1800, d. before 28 August 1854

Pedigree

Father

William Ferguson¹ b. c 1775

Mother

(-----) (-----) b. c 1775

Last Edited

30 Aug 2015

Birth*

circa 1800

James was born circa 1800 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

5 February 1825

He married Patience Jones, daughter of John Jones and (-----) (-----), on 5 February 1825 at Accomack Co, VA. John Jones & Sebastian Cropper were security on the M.L.B. of James Ferguson of William and Patience Jones of John.¹

Marriage*

13 August 1832

He married Mary 'Polly' Taylor on 13 August 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. James B. Thomas & John B. Ailworth were security on the M.L.B. of James Ferguson and Polly Showard, widow..¹

Death*

before 28 August 1854

James Ferguson died before 28 August 1854 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that administration on the estate of James Furgerson was granted to John A.M. Whealton with Edward Jones & George Clayville securities.²

Family 1

Patience Jones b. c 1800

Child

Nancy Ferguson+³ b. c 1832

Family 2

Mary 'Polly' Taylor b. c 1790

Child

Mary Ferguson+ b. c 1833

Citations

[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. 218 (adm of James Furgerson to John A.M. Whealton).
[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Mary 'Polly' Taylor¹

F, b. circa 1790

Pedigree

Last Edited

30 Aug 2015

Birth*

circa 1790

Mary was born circa 1790 at Accomack Co, VA.

Marriage*

20 December 1816

She married George Sherwood on 20 December 1816 at Accomack Co, VA. William Waters & John T. Dickerson were security on the M.L.B. of George Showard, widower, and Polly Taylor of John Sr.¹

Married Name

20 December 1816

As of 20 December 1816,her married name was Sherwood.

Marriage*

13 August 1832

She married James Ferguson, son of William Ferguson and (-----) (-----), on 13 August 1832 at Accomack Co, VA. James B. Thomas & John B. Ailworth were security on the M.L.B. of James Ferguson and Polly Showard, widow..¹

Married Name

13 August 1832

As of 13 August 1832,her married name was Ferguson.

Family 1

George Sherwood b. c 1775, d. b 13 Aug 1832

Family 2

James Ferguson b. c 1800, d. b 28 Aug 1854

Child

Mary Ferguson+ b. c 1833

Citations

[S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Sarah J. Jones¹

F, b. circa 1861

Pedigree

Father

Daniel Jones b. c 1837

Mother

Mary Ferguson b. c 1833

Last Edited

29 Mar 2004

Birth*

circa 1861

Sarah was born circa 1861 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

22 January 1877

She married John Thomas Thornton, son of Annie Mary Thornton, 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..¹

Married Name

22 January 1877

As of 22 January 1877,her married name was Thornton.

Family

John Thomas Thornton b. 27 Jan 1854, d. 17 May 1920

Children

Emma J. Thornton+ b. 1878, d. 1970

John H. Thornton b. 25 May 1879

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Elizabeth Comfort Andrews^1,2

F, b. 5 July 1857, d. 21 February 1894

Pedigree

Father

William D. Andrews b. 16 May 1826, d. 3 Oct 1913

Mother

Mary Ann Mason b. 1832, d. 19 Sep 1902

Last Edited

29 Mar 2004

Birth*

5 July 1857

Elizabeth was born on 5 July 1857 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.³

Census w/parents*

1860

Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of 1860 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Elizabeth C. Andrews, age 4 in HH#1058 headed by Wm. Andrews, a 35 year old oysterman..¹

Census head*

1870

Elizabeth was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Comfort Andrews, age 15 in HH#TI68 headed by William Andrews, a 44 year old oysterman..⁴

Marriage*

23 August 1880

She married John Thomas Thornton, son of Annie Mary Thornton, 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

Married Name

23 August 1880

As of 23 August 1880,her married name was Thornton.

Death*

21 February 1894

Elizabeth died on 21 February 1894 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA, at age 36. She was shown as Comfort Thornton, who died of consumption at the age of 38 years. She was the daughter of Wm. & Mary Andrews, born in Island, the wife of John Thos. Thornton, who gave the information. The Pen Ent, 3 Mar 1894 issue, shows her as Comfort Thornton, who died on 23 Feb 1894 at the age of 35 years. She was the wife of John Thornton..²

Burial*

Her body was interred at Andrews Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Comfort Thornton, 5 Jul 1857 - 23 Feb 1894, wife of John T. Thornton..³

Family

John Thomas Thornton b. 27 Jan 1854, d. 17 May 1920

Marriage*

23 August 1880

Children

Elizabeth A. 'June Bug' Thornton+ b. 18 Sep 1882, d. 1963

John Nealy Thornton+ b. 1 Apr 1883, d. 8 Dec 1956

Elmer C. Thornton+ b. 9 Sep 1885, d. 1952

George T. Thornton b. Aug 1887

George Thomas Thornton+ b. 14 Feb 1888, d. 7 Nov 1957

Edward T. Thornton b. 5 Oct 1890, d. 20 Apr 1940

William Thornton b. Feb 1893

Citations

[S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.
[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.
[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).

Mary Catherine Andrews¹

F, b. 2 December 1859, d. 14 October 1942

Pedigree

Father

William D. Andrews b. 16 May 1826, d. 3 Oct 1913

Mother

Mary Ann Mason b. 1832, d. 19 Sep 1902

Last Edited

3 Jun 2018

Birth*

2 December 1859

Mary was born on 2 December 1859 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

Census w/parents*

1860

Mary was listed with her parents in the census of 1860 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary C. Andrews, age 1 in HH#1058 headed by Wm. Andrews, a 35 year old oysterman..¹

Census w/parents

1870

Mary was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Catherine Andrews, age 9 in HH#TI68 headed by William Andrews, a 44 year old oysterman..³

Marriage*

3 January 1875

She married Jesse R. Watson, son of William T. Watson and Elizabeth (-----), on 3 January 1875 at Chincoteague Island, Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jessie R. Watson, a 22 year old sailor, born & living on Chincoteage Island, the son of William T. & Eliz'th Watson and she was shown as Catharine Andrews, age 16, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of William & Mary Andrews.⁴

Married Name

3 January 1875

As of 3 January 1875,her married name was Watson.

Death*

14 October 1942

Mary Catherine Andrews died on 14 October 1942 at Chincoteague Island, Accomack Co, VA, at age 82.²

Burial*

Mary was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Chincoteague Island, Accomack Co, VA.²

Family

Jesse R. Watson b. 22 Apr 1852, d. 27 Nov 1931

Marriage*

3 January 1875

Child

John Henry Watson+⁵ b. 28 Feb 1881, d. 17 Oct 1965

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.
[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S2282] James Waine Carpenter Sr., From Tears To Memories II, J.W. Taylor & Downing Cemeteries.

Alfred Thomas Thornton¹

M, b. 1863, d. 1945

Pedigree

Father

Parker Thornton b. c 1826, d. 4 Mar 1909

Mother

Elizabeth Ann Birch b. 7 Feb 1821, d. 31 Aug 1906

Charts

Descendants of Richard Hill (Gentleman, Hunting Creek)
Descendants of William Kendall (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Francis Mason (Ancient Planter)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Adam Thorowgood (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Col. John Wise (Gentlemen, Chesconessex)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

2 Apr 2004

Birth*

1863

Alfred was born in 1863 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

Census w/parents*

1870

Alfred was listed with his parents in the census of 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred T. Thornton, age 7 in HH#TI154 headed by Parker Thornton, a 44 year old oysterman..³

Census w/parents

1880

Alfred was listed with his parents in the census of 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred T. Thornton, a 15 year old son in a household headed by Parker Thornton, a 53 year old oysterman..⁴

Marriage*

9 May 1886

He married Ida E. Daisey, daughter of William H. Daisey and Mary E. Melvin, on 9 May 1886 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred T. Thornton, a 22 year old oysterman, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Parker & Eliza Thornton and she was shown as Ida E. Daisey, age 16, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Wm. H. & Mary A. Daisy. They were married by S.U. Grimsley..¹

Death*

1945

Alfred died in 1945.²

Burial*

His body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Thomas Thornton, 1863-1945, buried next to Ida E. Thornton..²

Family		Ida E. Daisey b. 1870, d. 1935
Children	1.	William P. Thornton b. 1886, d. 1952
	2.	Mary J. Thornton b. c 1890
	3.	Bertha Thornton b. 15 Mar 1892, d. 15 Mar 1892
	4.	Abram Thornton b. 13 Apr 1894, d. 13 Apr 1894
	5.	George T. Thornton b. c 1899
	6.	Madeline Thornton b. c 1902
	7.	John Thornton b. 13 Oct 1906, d. 13 Oct 1906
	8.	John H. Thornton b. 15 Sep 1909

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.
[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).

Ida E. Daisey¹

F, b. 1870, d. 1935

Pedigree

Father

William H. Daisey b. c 1842

Mother

Mary E. Melvin b. c 1846

Charts

Last Edited

30 Mar 2004

Birth*

1870

Ida was born in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

Marriage*

9 May 1886

She married Alfred Thomas Thornton, son of Parker Thornton and Elizabeth Ann Birch, on 9 May 1886 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Alfred T. Thornton, a 22 year old oysterman, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Parker & Eliza Thornton and she was shown as Ida E. Daisey, age 16, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Wm. H. & Mary A. Daisy. They were married by S.U. Grimsley..¹

Married Name

9 May 1886

As of 9 May 1886,her married name was Thornton.

Death*

1935

Ida died in 1935.²

Burial*

Her body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Ida E. Thornton, 1870-1935, buried next to Thomas Thornton..²

Family		Alfred Thomas Thornton b. 1863, d. 1945
Children	1.	William P. Thornton b. 1886, d. 1952
	2.	Mary J. Thornton b. c 1890
	3.	Bertha Thornton b. 15 Mar 1892, d. 15 Mar 1892
	4.	Abram Thornton b. 13 Apr 1894, d. 13 Apr 1894
	5.	George T. Thornton b. c 1899
	6.	Madeline Thornton b. c 1902
	7.	John Thornton b. 13 Oct 1906, d. 13 Oct 1906
	8.	John H. Thornton b. 15 Sep 1909

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.

Arena Jane 'Sarena' Thornton¹

F, b. circa 1860

Pedigree

Father

Miles B. Thornton Sr. b. 18 Nov 1838, d. 1 Feb 1920

Mother

Ebah 'Ebba' Hall b. c 1835, d. 17 Nov 1878

Charts

Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Col. John Wise (Gentlemen, Chesconessex)

Last Edited

20 Mar 2004

Birth*

circa 1860

Arena was born circa 1860 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

Census w/parents*

1870

Arena was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Serina J. Thornton, age 9 in HH#TI193 headed by Miles B. Thornton, a 33 year old house keeper..²

Census w/father*

1880

Arena was listed with her father in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Serena J. Thornton, a 19 year old daughter in a household headed by M.B. Thornton, a 38 year old oysterman..³

Marriage*

7 December 1882

She married Benjamin P. Thornton, son of Parker Thornton and Elizabeth Ann Birch, on 7 December 1882 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin Thornton, age 22, the son of Parker & Eliza Thornton and she was shown as Arena Thornton, age 22, the daugher of Miles B. & Ebby Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

Family

Benjamin P. Thornton b. c 1860

Children

John T. Thornton b. c 1884

Seilmore Thornton b. c 1894

Joseph S. Thornton b. 16 Apr 1896

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.
[S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).

Benjamin P. Thornton¹

M, b. circa 1860

Pedigree

Father

Parker Thornton b. c 1826, d. 4 Mar 1909

Mother

Elizabeth Ann Birch b. 7 Feb 1821, d. 31 Aug 1906

Charts

Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Col. John Wise (Gentlemen, Chesconessex)

Last Edited

20 Mar 2004

Birth*

circa 1860

Benjamin was born circa 1860 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

Census w/parents*

1870

Benjamin was listed with his parents in the census of 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin Thornton, age 10 in HH#TI154 headed by Parker Thornton, a 44 year old oysterman..²

Census w/parents

1880

Benjamin was listed with his parents in the census of 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin P. Thornton, a 17 year old son in a household headed by Parker Thornton, a 53 year old oysterman..³

Marriage*

7 December 1882

He married Arena Jane 'Sarena' Thornton, daughter of Miles B. Thornton Sr. and Ebah 'Ebba' Hall, on 7 December 1882 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Benjamin Thornton, age 22, the son of Parker & Eliza Thornton and she was shown as Arena Thornton, age 22, the daugher of Miles B. & Ebby Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

Family

Arena Jane 'Sarena' Thornton b. c 1860

Children

John T. Thornton b. c 1884

Seilmore Thornton b. c 1894

Joseph S. Thornton b. 16 Apr 1896

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.
[S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).

James Thomas Thornton^1,2

M, b. 1859, d. 1940

Pedigree

Father

Robert J. Thornton b. c 1836

Mother

Margaret Taylor b. c 1835

Charts

Descendants of Henry Williams (First Families of Virginia)

Last Edited

31 Mar 2004

Birth*

1859

James was born in 1859 at Accomack Co, VA.³

Census w/father*

1870

James was listed with his father in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Thornton, age 10 and oystering in HH#AT116 headed by Robert Thornton, a 32 year old oysterman..²

Marriage*

2 March 1881

He married Sarah Ella Taylor, daughter of John Skinner Taylor and Mahala Townsend, on 2 March 1881 at Greenbackville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Thornton, a 22 year old oysterman, born in Acc Co & living in Greenbackville, the son of Robt & Marg't Thornton and she was shown as Ella Taylor, age 23, the daughter of Jno. & Mahala Taylor. They were married by W.L. Holmes..¹

Reported birth*

6 January 1883

James reported a birth on 6 January 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Thomas H. Thornton reported the birth of his daughter Georganna Thornton..⁴

Marriage

15 August 1883

He married Mary Elizabeth Tull, daughter of James Tull and Amanda Watson, on 15 August 1883 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Thornton, a 23 year old widowed oysterman, born in Acc Co & living in Greenbackville, the son of Robt. & Margaret Thornton and she was shown as Mary Eliz'th Ward, a 32 year old widow, born in Worcester Co, MD & living in Greenbackville, the daughter of Jas. & Amanda Tull. They were married by T.M. Poulson..¹

Death*

1940

James died in 1940.³

Burial*

His body was interred at Union Franklin Cem, Wor Co, MD. His tombstone shows him as James T. Thornton, buried next to Mary E. Thornton..³

Family

Sarah Ella Taylor b. c 1858, d. 19 Mar 1882

Marriage*

2 March 1881

Child

(son_of_James.T.) Thornton b. 19 Mar 1882

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.
[S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
[S779] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume II, 1877-1886.

Sarah Ella Taylor¹

F, b. circa 1858, d. 19 March 1882

Pedigree

Father

John Skinner Taylor b. c 1830

Mother

Mahala Townsend b. c 1835

Charts

Descendants of Henry Williams (First Families of Virginia)

Last Edited

21 Mar 2004

Birth*

circa 1858

Sarah was born circa 1858 at Worcester Co, MD.²

Marriage*

2 March 1881

She married James Thomas Thornton, son of Robert J. Thornton and Margaret Taylor, on 2 March 1881 at Greenbackville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Thornton, a 22 year old oysterman, born in Acc Co & living in Greenbackville, the son of Robt & Marg't Thornton and she was shown as Ella Taylor, age 23, the daughter of Jno. & Mahala Taylor. They were married by W.L. Holmes..²

Married Name

2 March 1881

As of 2 March 1881,her married name was Thornton.

Death*

19 March 1882

Sarah died on 19 March 1882 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah E. Thornton, who died of childbirth at the age of 24 years and 15 days. She was the daughter of John S. & Mahala Taylor, born in MD, a housekeeper and the wife of Thos. Thornton. Her mother gave the information..¹

Anecdote*

19 March 1882

On 19 Mar 1882 when her unnamed son was deadborn, she was shown as Sarah A. Thornton, the wife of James T. Thornton. Her mother Mahaly Taylor gave the information.³

Family

James Thomas Thornton b. 1859, d. 1940

Child

(son_of_James.T.) Thornton b. 19 Mar 1882

Citations

[S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.
[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S779] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume II, 1877-1886.

Mary Elizabeth Tull¹

F, b. 1850, d. 1923

Pedigree

Father

James Tull b. c 1825

Mother

Amanda Watson b. c 1827, d. 1869

Last Edited

31 Mar 2004

Birth*

1850

Mary was born in 1850 at Worcester Co, MD.^1,2

Marriage*

15 August 1883

She married James Thomas Thornton, son of Robert J. Thornton and Margaret Taylor, on 15 August 1883 at New Church, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James T. Thornton, a 23 year old widowed oysterman, born in Acc Co & living in Greenbackville, the son of Robt. & Margaret Thornton and she was shown as Mary Eliz'th Ward, a 32 year old widow, born in Worcester Co, MD & living in Greenbackville, the daughter of Jas. & Amanda Tull. They were married by T.M. Poulson..¹

Married Name

15 August 1883

As of 15 August 1883,her married name was Thornton.

Death*

1923

Mary died in 1923.²

Burial*

Her body was interred at Union Franklin Cem, Wor Co, MD. Her tombstone shows her as Mary E. Thornton, buried next to James T. Thornton..²

Family

James Thomas Thornton b. 1859, d. 1940

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.

James Tull

M, b. circa 1825

Pedigree

Last Edited

9 Apr 2018

Birth*

circa 1825

James Tull was born circa 1825 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

19 July 1848

He married Amanda Watson, daughter of West Watson and Betsey Ellis, on 19 July 1848 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Family

Amanda Watson b. c 1827, d. 1869

Child

Mary Elizabeth Tull b. 1850, d. 1923

Citations

[S744] Mary Frances Carey, Peter Watson of Swansicutt Creek, Worcester County, Maryland and Accomack County, Virginia, Descendants, 6th Generation, West Watson.

Amanda Watson

F, b. circa 1827, d. 1869

Pedigree

Father

West Watson¹ b. c 1788, d. b 10 Aug 1869

Mother

Betsey Ellis¹ b. c 1790, d. b 28 Oct 1852

Last Edited

9 Apr 2018

Birth*

circa 1827

Amanda Watson was born circa 1827 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

19 July 1848

She married James Tull on 19 July 1848 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Married Name

19 July 1848

As of 19 July 1848,her married name was Tull.

Death*

1869

Amanda Watson died in 1869 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Family

James Tull b. c 1825

Child

Mary Elizabeth Tull b. 1850, d. 1923

Citations

[S744] Mary Frances Carey, Peter Watson of Swansicutt Creek, Worcester County, Maryland and Accomack County, Virginia, Descendants, 6th Generation, West Watson.

Julia M. Russell¹

F, b. 15 January 1877, d. 24 January 1961

Pedigree

Father

Elijah Russell b. c 1834

Mother

Charlotte Sharpley b. c 1838

Last Edited

31 Mar 2004

Birth*

15 January 1877

Julia was born on 15 January 1877 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Marriage*

22 November 1892

She married James W. Thornton Jr., son of James Washington Thornton Sr. and Delilah Eliza (of Griffin) Wimbrough, on 22 November 1892 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James W. Thornton Jr., a 22 year old oysterman, the son of Jas. W. Thornton Sr. & his wife Delilah and she was shown as Julia Russell, age 15, the daughter of Elijah & Charlotte Russell. They were married by J.F. Wooden..¹

Married Name

22 November 1892

As of 22 November 1892,her married name was Thornton.

Death*

24 January 1961

Julia died on 24 January 1961 at age 84.²

Burial*

Her body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Julia M. Thornton, buried next to James W. Thornton..²

Family		James W. Thornton Jr. b. 7 Apr 1871, d. 28 Jul 1941
Children	1.	Henry Lee Thornton b. 2 Oct 1893
	2.	Charlotte D. 'Lottie' Thornton b. 22 Jan 1896
	3.	Russell S. Thornton b. 1900, d. 1979
	4.	Juliet M. Thornton b. c 1906
	5.	Sewell Thornton b. c 1907
	6.	Ella Thornton b. c 1910
	7.	Wilson M. Thornton b. 1912, d. 1987
	8.	Ella P. Thornton+ b. 1915, d. 1983

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.

Elizabeth J. Broughton

F, b. circa 1835

Pedigree

Last Edited

31 Jan 2004

Birth*

circa 1835

Elizabeth was born circa 1835.

Marriage*

29 October 1856

She married Samuel Douglas Melvin on 29 October 1856 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Samuel D. Melvin and Eilzabeth J. Broughton. No other information was given..¹

Married Name

29 October 1856

As of 29 October 1856,her married name was Melvin.

Family

Samuel Douglas Melvin b. c 1831

Citations

[S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.

Traney M. 'Fanny' Melvin^1,2

F, b. circa 1857

Pedigree

Father

Samuel Melvin (s/o Jms & Nancy) b. c 1813

Mother

Elizabeth Douglas b. c 1817

Charts

Last Edited

2 Dec 2014

Birth*

circa 1857

Traney was born circa 1857 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

Census w/parents*

1860

Traney was listed with her parents in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Fanny M. Melvin, age 3 in HH#1113 headed by Sam'l Melvin, age 46 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $50 & his wife Elizabeth, age 43..²

Marriage*

28 January 1877

She married John Holland (of K.) Thornton, son of Kendall Thornton and Sarah A. 'Sally' Mason, 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..¹

Married Name

28 January 1877

As of 28 January 1877,her married name was Thornton.

Census w/husband*

1880

Traney was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Frany M. Thornton, a 22 year old wife and housekeeper in a household headed by John Thornton, a 24 year old laborer..³

Census w/husband

1900

Traney was listed with her husband in the census of 1900 at Chincoteague Island, Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Franie M. Thornton, a 39 year old wife in a household headed by John H. Thornton, age 42.⁴

Family		John Holland (of K.) Thornton b. c 1855
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

[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.
[S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.

Serena Ellen 'Ella' Taylor¹

F, b. circa 1861

Pedigree

Mother

Nancy Taylor (widow?) b. c 1835

Last Edited

8 Apr 2004

Birth*

circa 1861

Serena was born circa 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

26 December 1882

She married John Henry Thornton, son of William T. Thornton and Sarah 'Sally' Killmon, on 26 December 1882 at Conquest Chapel, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John H. Thornton, a 20 year old laborer, the son of Wm. T. & Sally Thornton and she was shown as S. Ellen Taylor, age 21, the daughter of Nancy Taylor. They were married by Montcalm Oldham..¹

Married Name

26 December 1882

As of 26 December 1882,her married name was Thornton.

Reported birth*

January 1890

Serena reported a birth in January 1890 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Soprona Ella Thornton reported the birth of an unnamed son, who was shown as the son of John H. Thornton of W. and his wife Soprona Ella Thornton..²

Reported death*

25 January 1890

Serena reported a death on 25 January 1890 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Sopronia Thorton reported the death of an unnamed son, who died of la grippe at the age of 21 days..³

Family		John Henry Thornton b. c 1864
Children	1.	Georganna Thornton b. 6 Jan 1883
	2.	Georganna Thornton b. 6 Dec 1883
	3.	David Thornton b. 10 Jan 1887, d. 10 Jul 1887
	4.	John T. Thornton b. 15 Jul 1887
	5.	(son_of_John.H.) Thornton b. Jan 1890, d. 25 Jan 1890
	6.	Mollie Thornton b. 23 Jun 1893
	7.	O'Farrell Thornton b. 10 Jun 1896

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[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.

Nancy Taylor (widow?)

F, b. circa 1835

Pedigree

Last Edited

14 Sep 2021

Birth*

circa 1835

Nancy was born circa 1835 at Accomack Co, VA.

Reported birth*

6 December 1883

Nancy reported a birth on 6 December 1883 at Accomack Co, VA. It was on this date that Nancy Taylor reported the birth of her granddaughter Georganna Thornton, who was shown as the daughter of John & Serena Thorton..¹

Family

Child

Serena Ellen 'Ella' Taylor+ b. c 1861

Citations

[S779] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume II, 1877-1886.

Carrie J. Thornton^1,2

F, b. circa 1868

Pedigree

Father

James (of J.) Thornton b. 22 Feb 1817, d. 30 Oct 1906

Mother

Mary A. Hickman b. c 1830, d. 10 Sep 1913

Charts

Descendants of Henry Bagwell (Ancient Planter)
Descendants of Richard Hill (Gentleman, Hunting Creek)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

15 Mar 2004

Birth*

circa 1868

Carrie was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/parents*

1880

Carrie was listed with her parents in the census of 1880 at Metompkin Dist, South, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Carrie J. Thornton, a 15 year old daughter and at home in a househould headed by James Thornton, a 57 year old farmer..¹

Marriage*

7 August 1887

She married John Samuel Hinman, son of John R. Hinman Jr. and Susan J. (-----), on 7 August 1887 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John S. Hinman, age 22 and boating, the son of John R. & Susan Hinman and she was shown as Carrie J. Thornton, age 23, the daughter of James & Mary Thornton. They were married by J.W. Norris..²

Married Name

7 August 1887

As of 7 August 1887,her married name was Hinman.

Family

John Samuel Hinman b. c 1865

Citations

[S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).
[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

James E.L. Thornton^1,2,3

M, b. 6 February 1875, d. 1941

Pedigree

Father

James (of J.) Thornton b. 22 Feb 1817, d. 30 Oct 1906

Mother

Mary A. Hickman b. c 1830, d. 10 Sep 1913

Charts

Descendants of Henry Bagwell (Ancient Planter)

Last Edited

31 Mar 2004

Birth*

6 February 1875

James was born on 6 February 1875 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James E.L. Thornton, the son of James Thornton, famer, and Mary A. His father gave the information..³

Census w/parents*

1880

James was listed with his parents in the census of 1880 at Metompkin Dist, South, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James E.L. Thornton, a 5 year old son in a househould headed by James Thornton, a 57 year old farmer..¹

Marriage*

27 December 1893

He married Sarah C. Jenkins, daughter of William J. Jenkins and Emily Susan Mason, on 27 December 1893 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James L. Thornton, a 19 year old farmer, the son of James & Mary Thornton and she was shown as Sarah C. Jenkins, age 17, the daughter of Wm. J. & Susan Jenkins. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..²

Death*

1941

James died in 1941.⁴

Burial*

His body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as James L. Thornton, 1876-1941, wife of Sarah C. Thornton..⁴

Family

Sarah C. Jenkins b. 1876, d. 1965

Child

Martha Jane Thornton b. 30 Dec 1894, d. 1958

Citations

[S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).
[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S728] Gial M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume I, 1852-1876.
[S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.

Sarah C. Jenkins¹

F, b. 1876, d. 1965

Pedigree

Father

William J. Jenkins b. c 1845

Mother

Emily Susan Mason b. c 1849

Charts

Descendants of Henry Bagwell (Ancient Planter)

Last Edited

31 Mar 2004

Birth*

1876

Sarah was born in 1876 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Marriage*

27 December 1893

She married James E.L. Thornton, son of James (of J.) Thornton and Mary A. Hickman, on 27 December 1893 at Lee Mont, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James L. Thornton, a 19 year old farmer, the son of James & Mary Thornton and she was shown as Sarah C. Jenkins, age 17, the daughter of Wm. J. & Susan Jenkins. They were married by J.E.T. Ewell..¹

Married Name

27 December 1893

As of 27 December 1893,her married name was Thornton.

Death*

1965

Sarah died in 1965.²

Burial*

Her body was interred at Parksley Cem, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Sarah C. Thornton, 1876-1965, wife of James L. Thornton..²

Family

James E.L. Thornton b. 6 Feb 1875, d. 1941

Child

Martha Jane Thornton b. 30 Dec 1894, d. 1958

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.

Margaret S. 'Maggie' Chesser¹

F, b. 1855, d. 1933

Pedigree

Father

Smith Chesser b. c 1814

Mother

Margaret Brittingham b. c 1823, d. 27 Dec 1881

Charts

Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock)

Last Edited

31 Aug 2015

Birth*

1855

Margaret was born in 1855 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Census w/mother*

1870

Margaret was listed with her mother in the census of 1870 at Atlantic Distirct, Accomack Co, VA. HH#53 was headed by Margaret Chesser, a 50 year old house keeper with real estate valued at $20. Listed with her were the following Chessers: Harriet, age 21 & keeping house; Margaret, age 18 & at school; Obediah, a 13 year old farm laborer; and Virginia, age 7.³

Marriage*

8 February 1882

She married John Thomas (of Jno.) Thornton, son of Capt. John Henry Thornton and Margaret 'Peggy' Ann Claville, on 8 February 1882 at Mappsville, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John T. Thornton, a 26 year old oysterman, the son of John H. & Margaret Thornton and she was shown as Margaret S. Chesser, age 24, the daughter of Smith & Margaret Chesser. They were married by J.W. Hundley..¹

Married Name

8 February 1882

As of 8 February 1882,her married name was Thornton.

Death*

1933

Margaret died in 1933.²

Burial*

Her body was interred at Downing's Cem, Oak Hall, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her Margaret C. Thornton, wife of J. Thomas Thornton..²

Family

John Thomas (of Jno.) Thornton b. 1854, d. 1942

Children

Virginia M. 'Jennie' Thornton b. 13 Dec 1882, d. 1960

(dau_of_John.T.) Thornton b. 3 Jan 1883

Charles C. Thornton b. 2 Jan 1885, d. 1959

Nina R. Thornton b. 1 Sep 1892

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.
[S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.

Harriet Frances Tindall¹

F, b. 18 February 1857, d. 16 May 1933

Pedigree

Father

Sheppard Draine Tindall b. 1 May 1833, d. 13 Dec 1905

Mother

Ann Maria McCready b. c 1835

Charts

Descendants of Henry Williams (First Families of Virginia)

Last Edited

31 Mar 2004

Birth*

18 February 1857

Harriet was born on 18 February 1857 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Marriage*

8 January 1879

She married Lemuel Y. Thornton, son of Thomas James Thornton and Maria Johnson, 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..¹

Married Name

8 January 1879

As of 8 January 1879,her married name was Thornton.

Census w/husband*

1880

Harriet was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Sea Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Harriett Thornton, a 24 year old wife and house keeper in a household headed by Lemuel Thornton, a 22 year old farmer..³

Death*

16 May 1933

Harriet died on 16 May 1933 at age 76.²

Burial*

Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Harriet Frances Thornton, wife of Lemuel Y. Thornton..²

Family		Lemuel Y. Thornton b. 1 Mar 1857, d. 27 Mar 1930
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

[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).

Lewis J. Thornton¹

M, b. 1862, d. 1946

Pedigree

Father

Capt. John Henry Thornton b. c 1826, d. 12 Sep 1896

Mother

Margaret 'Peggy' Ann Claville b. c 1835, d. 12 Sep 1885

Charts

Descendants of Richard Bayley (Gentleman, Craddock Creek)
Descendants of William Burton (Gentleman, Metompkin)
Descendants of Thomas Hunt (Gentleman, Old Plantation Creek)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Anthony West (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of John Wilkins (First Families of Virginia)
Severn Delastatius, Sergeant, with Col. John Cropper's Accomack Gentlemen Volunteers, Aboard "Protector"

Last Edited

30 Mar 2004

Birth*

1862

Lewis was born in 1862 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Census w/parents*

1870

Lewis was listed with his parents in the census of 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lewis Thorton, age 9 in HH#AT52 headed by John Thorton, a 40 year old farmer..³

Census w/parents

1880

Lewis was listed with his parents in the census of 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Sea Side, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Louis Thornton, a 17 year old son and farmer in a household headed by John Thornton, a 55 year old oyster planter..⁴

Marriage*

30 December 1890

He married Frances 'Fanny' Taylor, daughter of Ambrose S. Taylor and Mary Catharine Taylor, on 30 December 1890 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Lewis J. Thornton, a 27 year old farmer, the son of John H. & Margaret Thornton and she was shown as Fannie Taylor, age 21, the daughter of Ambrose & Catharine Taylor. They were married by R.S. Williamson..¹

Death*

1946

Lewis died in 1946.²

Burial*

His body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Lewis J. Thornton, 1862-1946, buried next to Fanny T. Thornton..²

Family

Frances 'Fanny' Taylor b. 1870, d. 1943

Children

(dau_of_L.J.) Thornton b. 28 Dec 1892

Nellie M. Thornton b. 1894, d. 1980

(dau_of_Lewis) Thornton b. 29 May 1895

M. Hazel Thornton b. 29 Mar 1896, d. 3 May 1918

Emma Thornton b. 1898, d. 1982

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.
[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).

Frances 'Fanny' Taylor¹

F, b. 1870, d. 1943

Pedigree

Father

Ambrose S. Taylor b. c 1836

Mother

Mary Catharine Taylor b. c 1846

Charts

Last Edited

28 Nov 2021

Birth*

1870

Frances was born in 1870 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Marriage*

30 December 1890

She married Lewis J. Thornton, son of Capt. John Henry Thornton and Margaret 'Peggy' Ann Claville, on 30 December 1890 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Lewis J. Thornton, a 27 year old farmer, the son of John H. & Margaret Thornton and she was shown as Fannie Taylor, age 21, the daughter of Ambrose & Catharine Taylor. They were married by R.S. Williamson..¹

Married Name

30 December 1890

As of 30 December 1890,her married name was Thornton.

Death*

1943

Frances died in 1943.²

Burial*

Her body was interred at J.W. Taylor Cem, Temperanceville, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Fanny Taylor Thornton, 1870-1943, buried next to Lewis J. Thornton..²

Family

Lewis J. Thornton b. 1862, d. 1946

Children

(dau_of_L.J.) Thornton b. 28 Dec 1892

Nellie M. Thornton b. 1894, d. 1980

(dau_of_Lewis) Thornton b. 29 May 1895

M. Hazel Thornton b. 29 Mar 1896, d. 3 May 1918

Emma Thornton b. 1898, d. 1982

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.

Maggie E. Bennett¹

F, b. circa 1858

Pedigree

Father

William Bennett b. c 1835

Mother

Sally (-----) b. c 1830

Last Edited

20 Mar 2004

Birth*

circa 1858

Maggie was born circa 1858 at Sussex Co, DE.¹

Marriage*

13 March 1880

She married Miles B. Thornton Sr., son of Rev. William Parker Thornton and Nancy C. Bloxom, on 13 March 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Miles B. Thornton, a 39 year old oysterman, the son of Wm. P. & Nancy Thornton and she was shown as Maggie E. Bennett, age 22, born in Sussex Co, DE & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Wm. & Sally Bennett. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

Married Name

13 March 1880

As of 13 March 1880,her married name was Thornton.

Census w/husband*

1880

Maggie was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Maggie Thornton, a 30 year old wife and housekeeper, born in MD, in a household headed by M.B. Thornton, a 38 year old oysterman..²

Family		Miles B. Thornton Sr. b. 18 Nov 1838, d. 1 Feb 1920
Children	1.	Charles H. Thornton b. 7 Feb 1884, d. 1970
	2.	Thomas Robert Thornton+ b. 19 May 1887
	3.	(son_of_Miles.B.) Thornton b. 25 Nov 1889
	4.	(dau_of_Miles.B.) Thornton b. 29 Jan 1890
	5.	Nancy C. Thornton+ b. 25 Sep 1892, d. 12 Feb 1935
	6.	Alice Ida Thornton b. 12 Apr 1895
	7.	Caleb H. Thornton+ b. 1897
	8.	Elias H. Thornton b. 1899

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).

William Bennett

M, b. circa 1835

Pedigree

Last Edited

31 Jan 2004

Birth*

circa 1835

William was born circa 1835.

Marriage*

circa 1855

He married Sally (-----) circa 1855.

Family

Sally (-----) b. c 1830

Child

Maggie E. Bennett+ b. c 1858

Sally (-----)

F, b. circa 1830

Pedigree

Last Edited

31 Jan 2004

Birth*

circa 1830

Sally was born circa 1830.

Marriage*

circa 1855

She married William Bennett circa 1855.

Married Name

circa 1855

As of circa 1855,her married name was Bennett.

Family

William Bennett b. c 1835

Child

Maggie E. Bennett+ b. c 1858

Silas Burton Thornton¹

M, b. 1866, d. 1929

Pedigree

Father

Miles B. Thornton Sr. b. 18 Nov 1838, d. 1 Feb 1920

Mother

Ebah 'Ebba' Hall b. c 1835, d. 17 Nov 1878

Charts

Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Col. John Wise (Gentlemen, Chesconessex)

Last Edited

31 Mar 2004

Birth*

1866

Silas was born in 1866 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.²

Census w/parents*

1870

Silas was listed with his parents in the census of 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Burton Thornton, age 2 in HH#TI193 headed by Miles B. Thornton, a 33 year old house keeper..³

Census w/father*

1880

Silas was listed with his father in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as C.B. Thornton, an 11 year old son in a household headed by M.B. Thornton, a 38 year old oysterman..⁴

Marriage*

9 June 1891

He married Eliza Annie 'Liza' Daisey, daughter of John D. Daisey and Nancy Maria Thornton, on 9 June 1891 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Silas B. Thornton, a 23 year old oysterman, the son of Miles & Ebba Thornton and she was shown as Eliza Ann Daisey, age 19, the daughter of John & Nancy M. Daisey. They were married by J.W. Turner..¹

Death*

1929

Silas died in 1929.²

Burial*

His body was interred at Beulah Bapt Ch Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Silas B. Thornton, buried next to Eliza A. Thornton..²

Family		Eliza Annie 'Liza' Daisey b. 28 Nov 1872, d. 7 Feb 1917
Children	1.	Eibbie J. Thornton b. 2 Nov 1891, d. 1961
	2.	Lula Bell Thornton b. 1 May 1896
	3.	Annie M. Thornton b. 27 Oct 1897
	4.	Mary H. Thornton b. 7 Nov 1900, d. 1961
	5.	John Burt Thornton b. 9 Oct 1902, d. 1981
	6.	Albert W. Thornton b. 28 Feb 1907
	7.	Elishie Thornton b. 11 Apr 1909, d. 28 Oct 1909
	8.	Judson Thornton b. 28 Jul 1914, d. 10 Jul 1973

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.
[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).

Eliza Annie 'Liza' Daisey¹

F, b. 28 November 1872, d. 7 February 1917

Pedigree

Father

John D. Daisey b. c 1848

Mother

Nancy Maria Thornton b. c 1848

Charts

Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Col. John Wise (Gentlemen, Chesconessex)

Last Edited

31 Mar 2004

Birth*

28 November 1872

Eliza was born on 28 November 1872 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Marriage*

9 June 1891

She married Silas Burton Thornton, son of Miles B. Thornton Sr. and Ebah 'Ebba' Hall, on 9 June 1891 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Silas B. Thornton, a 23 year old oysterman, the son of Miles & Ebba Thornton and she was shown as Eliza Ann Daisey, age 19, the daughter of John & Nancy M. Daisey. They were married by J.W. Turner..¹

Married Name

9 June 1891

As of 9 June 1891,her married name was Thornton.

Death*

7 February 1917

Eliza died on 7 February 1917 at age 44.²

Burial*

Her body was interred at Beulah Bapt Ch Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Eliza A. Thornton, wife of Silas B. Thornton..²

Family		Silas Burton Thornton b. 1866, d. 1929
Children	1.	Eibbie J. Thornton b. 2 Nov 1891, d. 1961
	2.	Lula Bell Thornton b. 1 May 1896
	3.	Annie M. Thornton b. 27 Oct 1897
	4.	Mary H. Thornton b. 7 Nov 1900, d. 1961
	5.	John Burt Thornton b. 9 Oct 1902, d. 1981
	6.	Albert W. Thornton b. 28 Feb 1907
	7.	Elishie Thornton b. 11 Apr 1909, d. 28 Oct 1909
	8.	Judson Thornton b. 28 Jul 1914, d. 10 Jul 1973

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.

William P. Thornton Jr.¹

M, b. circa 1861

Pedigree

Father

Miles B. Thornton Sr. b. 18 Nov 1838, d. 1 Feb 1920

Mother

Ebah 'Ebba' Hall b. c 1835, d. 17 Nov 1878

Charts

Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Col. John Wise (Gentlemen, Chesconessex)

Last Edited

20 Mar 2004

Birth*

circa 1861

William was born circa 1861 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

Census w/parents*

1870

William was listed with his parents in the census of 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William P. Thornton, age 8 in HH#TI193 headed by Miles B. Thornton, a 33 year old house keeper..²

Census w/father*

1880

William was listed with his father in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. W. Thornton, a 17 year old son in a household headed by M.B. Thornton, a 38 year old oysterman..³

Marriage*

24 November 1881

He married Mary E. Melvin, daughter of Thomas Melvin and Lydia A. 'Liddie' Goodwin, on 24 November 1881 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm Thornton, a 20 year old waterman, the son of Miles & Ebba Thornton and she was shown as Mary Melvin, age 16, the daughter of Thomas & Lydia Melvin. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

Family		Mary E. Melvin b. 18 Sep 1865, d. 19 Jan 1918
Children	1.	Lydia A. Thornton b. c 1883
	2.	(dau_of_Wm.P.) Thornton b. 9 Feb 1885
	3.	Laura M. Thornton b. 26 Oct 1887
	4.	David Thornton b. 26 Oct 1887
	5.	Dora Thornton b. 26 May 1893
	6.	Elsie Thornton b. 24 Aug 1896

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.
[S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).

Mary E. Melvin¹

F, b. 18 September 1865, d. 19 January 1918

Pedigree

Father

Thomas Melvin b. 1825, d. 1905

Mother

Lydia A. 'Liddie' Goodwin b. 1830, d. b 13 Apr 1869

Charts

Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Col. John Wise (Gentlemen, Chesconessex)

Last Edited

21 Jan 2006

Birth*

18 September 1865

Mary was born on 18 September 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.²

Census w/father*

1870

Mary was listed with her father in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Melvin, age 5, born in VA, in HH#TI66 headed by Thomas Melvin, a 48 year old oysterman..³

Marriage*

24 November 1881

She married William P. Thornton Jr., son of Miles B. Thornton Sr. and Ebah 'Ebba' Hall, on 24 November 1881 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm Thornton, a 20 year old waterman, the son of Miles & Ebba Thornton and she was shown as Mary Melvin, age 16, the daughter of Thomas & Lydia Melvin. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

Married Name

24 November 1881

As of 24 November 1881,her married name was Thornton.

Death*

19 January 1918

Mary died on 19 January 1918 at age 52.²

Burial*

Her body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Mary E. Thornton, the wife of William P. Thornton..²

Family		William P. Thornton Jr. b. c 1861
Children	1.	Lydia A. Thornton b. c 1883
	2.	(dau_of_Wm.P.) Thornton b. 9 Feb 1885
	3.	Laura M. Thornton b. 26 Oct 1887
	4.	David Thornton b. 26 Oct 1887
	5.	Dora Thornton b. 26 May 1893
	6.	Elsie Thornton b. 24 Aug 1896

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.
[S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.

Ann E. Thornton¹

F, b. circa 1873

Pedigree

Father

John D. Thornton b. 1834, d. 1917

Mother

Elizabeth Williams b. 1837, d. 1918

Last Edited

21 Nov 2009

Birth*

circa 1873

Ann was born circa 1873 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/parents*

1880

Ann was listed with her parents in the census of 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann E. Thornton, a 7 year old daughter in the household headed by John Thornton, a 46 year old laborer..¹

Citations

[S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).

Annie Thornton^1,2

F, b. circa 1864

Pedigree

Father

James Washington Thornton Sr. b. 22 Dec 1842, d. 19 Feb 1908

Mother

Delilah Eliza (of Griffin) Wimbrough b. 11 Oct 1844, d. 29 Jan 1912

Last Edited

19 Mar 2004

Birth*

circa 1864

Annie was born circa 1864 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/parents*

1870

Annie was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Annie Thornton, age 7 in HH#TI7, headed by James W. Thornton, a 31 year old oysterman..²

Census w/parents

1880

Annie was listed with her parents in the census of 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Annie Thornton, an 16 year old daughter in a household headed by James W. Thornton, a 40 year old oyster planter..³

Marriage*

28 May 1882

She married Henry Timmons on 28 May 1882 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Timmons, age 28 and working with the US Lifesaving Service, born in Worcester Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA (parents not shown) and she was shown as Annie Thornton, age 18, the daughter of James W. & Delilah Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

Married Name

28 May 1882

As of 28 May 1882,her married name was Timmons.

Obituary - Father's*

19 February 1908

Annie was named in her father's obituary on 19 February 1908. She was shown as a daughter Mrs. Henry Timmons in the obituary of James Thornton..⁴

Family

Henry Timmons b. c 1853

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.
[S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).
[S772] Dr. Brooks Miles Barnes & Barry Wayne Miles, Deaths from Eastern Shore Virginia Newspapers, 1881-1912, Pen Ent 22 Feb 1908 issue.

Henry Timmons

M, b. circa 1853

Pedigree

Last Edited

31 Jan 2004

Birth*

circa 1853

Henry was born circa 1853 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

28 May 1882

He married Annie Thornton, daughter of James Washington Thornton Sr. and Delilah Eliza (of Griffin) Wimbrough, on 28 May 1882 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Henry Timmons, age 28 and working with the US Lifesaving Service, born in Worcester Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA (parents not shown) and she was shown as Annie Thornton, age 18, the daughter of James W. & Delilah Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

Family

Annie Thornton b. c 1864

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Louis F. Hinman^1,2,3

M, b. 7 October 1851, d. 6 August 1912

Pedigree

Father

John R. Hinman Sr. b. 19 Jun 1810, d. 13 May 1878

Mother

Elizabeth 'Betsy' Ayres b. 1 May 1816, d. 23 Aug 1895

Charts

Descendants of Richard Hill (Gentleman, Hunting Creek)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

5 Apr 2016

Birth*

7 October 1851

Louis was born on 7 October 1851 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

Census w/parents*

1860

Louis was listed with his parents in the census of in 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. HH#873 was headed by John R. Hinman, a 45 year old farmer with real estate valued at $5,000 and personal property valued at $5,860. Listed with him were the following Hinmans: Betsey, age 45; John, age 20; Margaret, age 18; Nancy, age 16; Arenthia, age 11; Louis, age 9; and Anna, age 6..²

Census w/bro-in-law*

1870

Louis was listed with his brother-in-law in the census of 1870 at Metompkin District, Accomack Co, VA. HH#686 was headed by James Bloxom, a 33 year old clerk in store. Listed with him were Arinthia Bloxom, age 22; James Bloxom, age 2; and Lewis Hinman, a 18 year old farm laborer.⁵

Marriage*

24 December 1871

He married Elizabeth J. 'Betsy' Justice, daughter of Revell R. (of I.) Justice and Anna 'Nancy' Barnes, on 24 December 1871 at Woodstock (Lee Mont), Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Lewis F. Hinman, a 20 year old oysterman, the son of John R. & Elizabeth Hinman and she was shown as Elizabeth Justice, age 22, daughter of Revel & Nancy Justice..³

Will - Father's*

2 May 1878

Louis was named in his father's will on 2 May 1878 at Accomack Co, VA. In his wll John R. Hindman Sr. gave Anna Lewis and James Jackson Bloxom, the Rew land, also 10 acres called the Bagwell land, and a piece of the Summers land, about 5 acres but should they die before 21 or without issue then to my children, equally. The whole of my real estate not hereinafter disposed of to be divided equally among my children Elizabeth Taylor, John R. Hindman Jr., Nancy Lewis and Louis F. Hindman. To Emory Hindman, son of Nancy Lewis $100. To Thomas Jackson Downes and Wade Hampton Downes, children of Joanna Downes each $200. To son Louis F. Hindman my gold watch, and to my wife my gold spectacles. The residue of my estate to my children Elizabeth Taylor, John R. Hindman Jr., Nancy Lewis and Louis F. Hindman, and my 2 grandchildren Anna Lewis and James Jackson Bloxom; the 2 grandchildren to have 1/5 share divided between them. Execs. Son Louis F. Hindman and Benjamin T. Gunter. Wit: Louis C. H. Finney, Abel T. Johnson. Proved 27 May 1878. Sureties John W. Gillet, John R. Hinman Jr., Durbin H. Johnson, Augustus C. Taylor.⁶

Reported death*

13 May 1878

Louis reported a death on 13 May 1878 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. It was on this date that Louis F. Hinman reported the death of his father John R. Hinman Sr, who died of heart trouble at the age of 61 years..¹

Death*

6 August 1912

He died on 6 August 1912 at Altoona, PA, at age 60. The obituary of Louis F. Hinman showed he died Tuesday evening, aged 61 years. He was a former resident of this section, who died at his hom in Altoona, PA, of bights disease. He was survived by his widow, 5 sons and 1 daughter.^7,4

Burial*

Louis was buried at Parksley Cemetery, Accomack Co, VA.⁴

Family

Elizabeth J. 'Betsy' Justice b. 26 Oct 1849, d. 3 Aug 1929

Marriage*

24 December 1871

Children

Sally Hinman⁸ b. 23 Nov 1873

Henry Hinman⁸ b. 16 Jan 1874

John R. Hinman⁸ b. 1 Mar 1876

(unnamed s/o Louis) Hinman⁹ b. 11 Dec 1877

Louis F.R. Hinman⁹ b. 16 Jul 1879

Harry Hinman⁹ b. c 11 Apr 1881

Carry C. Hinman⁹ b. 28 Mar 1884

Citations

[S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.
[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).
[S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
[S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
[S839] Elizabeth Smith, Accomack Co, VA, Wills, 1861-1901, p. 34 (will of John R. Hindman Sr.).
[S772] Dr. Brooks Miles Barnes & Barry Wayne Miles, Deaths from Eastern Shore Virginia Newspapers, 1881-1912, P.E. 10 Aug 1912 (death of Louis F. Hinman).
[S728] Gial M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume I, 1852-1876.
[S779] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume II, 1877-1886.

Susan J. (-----)¹

F, b. circa 1845

Pedigree

Charts

Descendants of Richard Hill (Gentleman, Hunting Creek)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

26 Apr 2020

Birth*

circa 1845

Susan was born circa 1845 at Accomack Co, VA. The birth records of several of her children show her as mother Susan J. Hinman..

Marriage*

circa 1862

She married John R. Hinman Jr., son of John R. Hinman Sr. and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Ayres, circa 1862.²

Married Name

circa 1862

As of circa 1862,her married name was Hinman.

Census w/husband*

1870

Susan was listed with her husband in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. HH#684 was headed John Hinman, a 28 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Hinmans: Susan, a 25 year old house keeper; Samuel, age 5; Laura, age 7; and Lewis, age 4 months, born in February..²

Census w/husband*

22 June 1880

Susan was listed with her husband in the census of 22 June 1880 at Metompkin District, Accomack Co, VA. HH#147 was headed by John R. Hinman, a 39 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Hinmans: Susan, a 30 year old wife and keeping house; Malissa, a 17 year old daughter and at home; Samuel, a 15 year old son who works on the farm; Louis, a 10 year old son; Arinthea, an 8 year old daughter; Maggie, a 6 year old daughter; and Medella, a 2 year old daughter.³

Family		John R. Hinman Jr. b. 21 Dec 1840, d. 20 Dec 1901
Children	1.	Malissa Laura Hinman b. 6 May 1863, d. 19 Nov 1914
	2.	Margaret 'Maggie' E. Hinman⁴ b. 1865, d. 1948
	3.	John Samuel Hinman b. c 1865
	4.	Lewis J. Hinman b. 8 Feb 1870, d. 21 Dec 1941
	5.	Arinthia Hinman⁵ b. 26 Sep 1873
	6.	Margaret 'Maggie' Hinman⁵ b. 10 May 1875
	7.	Anna D. (Medella?) Hinman⁶ b. 7 Dec 1878
	8.	Ascher Shelton Hinman+^6,7 b. 22 Sep 1881, d. 1940
	9.	Sarah H. Hinman⁶ b. 12 Sep 1884

Citations

[S779] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume II, 1877-1886, birth of several children show her as mother Susan J. Hinman.
[S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
[S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
[S728] Gial M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume I, 1852-1876.
[S779] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume II, 1877-1886.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Asher Sheldon Hinman in the Virginia, Select Marriages, 1785-1940.

John Samuel Hinman^1,2,3

M, b. circa 1865

Pedigree

Father

John R. Hinman Jr. b. 21 Dec 1840, d. 20 Dec 1901

Mother

Susan J. (-----) b. c 1845

Charts

Descendants of Henry Bagwell (Ancient Planter)
Descendants of Richard Hill (Gentleman, Hunting Creek)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

5 Apr 2016

Birth*

circa 1865

John was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/parents*

1870

John was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. HH#684 was headed John Hinman, a 28 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Hinmans: Susan, a 25 year old house keeper; Samuel, age 5; Laura, age 7; and Lewis, age 4 months, born in February..¹

Census w/parents

22 June 1880

John was listed with his parents in the census of 22 June 1880 at Metompkin District, Accomack Co, VA. HH#147 was headed by John R. Hinman, a 39 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Hinmans: Susan, a 30 year old wife and keeping house; Malissa, a 17 year old daughter and at home; Samuel, a 15 year old son who works on the farm; Louis, a 10 year old son; Arinthea, an 8 year old daughter; Maggie, a 6 year old daughter; and Medella, a 2 year old daughter.⁴

Marriage*

7 August 1887

He married Carrie J. Thornton, daughter of James (of J.) Thornton and Mary A. Hickman, on 7 August 1887 at Parksley, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as John S. Hinman, age 22 and boating, the son of John R. & Susan Hinman and she was shown as Carrie J. Thornton, age 23, the daughter of James & Mary Thornton. They were married by J.W. Norris..³

Family

Carrie J. Thornton b. c 1868

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).
[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.

Malissa Laura Hinman^1,2,3

F, b. 6 May 1863, d. 19 November 1914

Pedigree

Father

John R. Hinman Jr. b. 21 Dec 1840, d. 20 Dec 1901

Mother

Susan J. (-----) b. c 1845

Charts

Descendants of Richard Bayley (Gentleman, Craddock Creek)
Descendants of William Burton (Gentleman, Metompkin)
Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Richard Hill (Gentleman, Hunting Creek)
Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Anthony West (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)
William Doe, Private, with Capt. Thomas Snead of the 9th VA Regt, & Col. Thomas Fleming

Last Edited

5 Apr 2016

Birth*

6 May 1863

Malissa was born on 6 May 1863 at Accomack Co, VA.⁴

Census w/parents*

1870

Malissa was listed with her parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. HH#684 was headed John Hinman, a 28 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Hinmans: Susan, a 25 year old house keeper; Samuel, age 5; Laura, age 7; and Lewis, age 4 months, born in February..¹

Census w/parents

22 June 1880

Malissa was listed with her parents in the census of 22 June 1880 at Metompkin District, Accomack Co, VA. HH#147 was headed by John R. Hinman, a 39 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Hinmans: Susan, a 30 year old wife and keeping house; Malissa, a 17 year old daughter and at home; Samuel, a 15 year old son who works on the farm; Louis, a 10 year old son; Arinthea, an 8 year old daughter; Maggie, a 6 year old daughter; and Medella, a 2 year old daughter.⁵

Marriage*

1 January 1885

She married Arthur T. Mears, son of Edward S. Mears and Mary E. Scott, on 1 January 1885 at Onancock, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Arthur T. Mears, a 23 year old sailor, the son of Edward S. Mears and she was shown as Laura Hinman, age 21, the daughter of John R. & Susan Hinman. They were married by W.C. Vaden..³

Married Name

1 January 1885

As of 1 January 1885,her married name was Mears.

Death*

19 November 1914

Malissa died on 19 November 1914 at age 51.⁴

Burial*

Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Malissa L. Mears, wife of A.T. Mears, 6 May 1863 - 19 Nov 1914..⁴

Family

Arthur T. Mears b. 5 May 1861, d. 18 Mar 1941

Marriage*

1 January 1885

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).
[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.

Lewis J. Hinman¹

M, b. 8 February 1870, d. 21 December 1941

Pedigree

Father

John R. Hinman Jr. b. 21 Dec 1840, d. 20 Dec 1901

Mother

Susan J. (-----) b. c 1845

Charts

Descendants of Richard Hill (Gentleman, Hunting Creek)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

5 Apr 2016

Birth*

8 February 1870

Lewis was born on 8 February 1870 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Louis Hinman, who was born 8 Feb 1870, the son of John Hinman Jr. (a farmer living in Acc Co) and his wife Susan..²

Census w/parents*

1870

Lewis was listed with his parents in the census of in 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. HH#684 was headed John Hinman, a 28 year old sailor. Listed with him were the following Hinmans: Susan, a 25 year old house keeper; Samuel, age 5; Laura, age 7; and Lewis, age 4 months, born in February..³

Census w/parents

22 June 1880

Lewis was listed with his parents in the census of 22 June 1880 at Metompkin District, Accomack Co, VA. HH#147 was headed by John R. Hinman, a 39 year old farmer. Listed with him were the following Hinmans: Susan, a 30 year old wife and keeping house; Malissa, a 17 year old daughter and at home; Samuel, a 15 year old son who works on the farm; Louis, a 10 year old son; Arinthea, an 8 year old daughter; Maggie, a 6 year old daughter; and Medella, a 2 year old daughter.⁴

Marriage*

2 December 1896

He married Laura L. Gray, daughter of James Edward Gray and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Chandler, on 2 December 1896 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Lewis J. Hinman, a 25 year old farmer, the son of John R. & Susan Hinman and she was shown as Laura L. Gray, age 24, the daughter of James E. & Betsy Gray.¹

Death*

21 December 1941

Lewis J. Hinman died on 21 December 1941 at Accomack Co, VA, at age 71.⁵

Burial*

Lewis was buried at Parksley Cemetery, Accomack Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as L.J. Hinman, husband of L.L. Hinman, 9 Jan 1872 - 21 Dec 1941.⁵

Family

Laura L. Gray b. 27 Dec 1873, d. 27 May 1938

Citations

[S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
[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.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
[S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.

Littleton Bowden¹

M, b. circa 1839, d. 5 January 1899

Pedigree

Father

Herny Bowden b. c 1800

Mother

Margaret (-----) b. c 1810

Last Edited

1 Apr 2004

Birth*

circa 1839

Littleton was born circa 1839 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

7 March 1861

He married Demariah D. Thornton, daughter of Rev. William Parker Thornton and Nancy C. Bloxom, on 7 March 1861 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Littleton Bowdin, a 22 year old mariner, born in Worcester Co, MD and living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Henry & Margaret Bowdin and she was shown as Demeriah D. Thornton, age 16, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter of Wm. P. & Nancy Thornton. They were married by P. Bowdin Jr..¹

Death*

5 January 1899

Littleton died on 5 January 1899.²

Family

Demariah D. Thornton b. 27 Feb 1845, d. 5 May 1918

Children

Hester A. Bowden b. 10 Mar 1862

Elizabeth J. Bowden b. 24 Apr 1864

Lewis H. Bowden b. 16 Dec 1869

Miles B. Bowden b. 19 Mar 1892

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S810] Rev. William P. Thornton, Wm. P. Thornton, Family Bible.

Herny Bowden

M, b. circa 1800

Pedigree

Last Edited

31 Jan 2004

Birth*

circa 1800

Herny was born circa 1800 at Worcester Co, MD.

Marriage*

circa 1835

He married Margaret (-----) circa 1835.

Family

Margaret (-----) b. c 1810

Child

Littleton Bowden+ b. c 1839, d. 5 Jan 1899

Margaret (-----)

F, b. circa 1810

Pedigree

Last Edited

31 Jan 2004

Birth*

circa 1810

Margaret was born circa 1810.

Marriage*

circa 1835

She married Herny Bowden circa 1835.

Married Name

circa 1835

As of circa 1835,her married name was Bowden.

Family

Herny Bowden b. c 1800

Child

Littleton Bowden+ b. c 1839, d. 5 Jan 1899

James Cherricks¹

M, b. circa 1828

Pedigree

Father

Arthur Cherricks b. c 1804

Mother

Nancy Tarr b. c 1800

Last Edited

30 Mar 2004

Birth*

circa 1828

James was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

12 November 1863

He married Elizabeth Thornton, daughter of John Thornton Sr. (Chinco Is) and Susan (-----), on 12 November 1863 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as Jas. Cherrix, a 35 year old single farmer, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Arthur & Nancy Cherrix and she was shown as Eliza Thorton, age 33 and single, the daughter of Jas. (probably Jno.) & Susan Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

Census head*

1880

James was listed as a head of household in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Cherrix, a 53 year old head of household, a laborer, born in MD. Listed with him were the following Cherrixs: Elizabeth, a 50 year old wife and keeping house; Noah P., a 22 year old son; James H., a 20 year old son; and George, an 18 year old son. Also listed was John Bradford, a 25 year old laborer (no relationship)..²

Family 1

Child

James H. Cherricks+ b. c 1858

Family 2

Elizabeth Thornton b. c 1831

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).

Arthur Cherricks

M, b. circa 1804

Pedigree

Father

James Cherricks¹ b. c 1750, d. b 15 Dec 1820

Mother

(-----) (-----)¹ b. c 1770

Last Edited

13 May 2021

Birth*

circa 1804

Arthur Cherricks was born circa 1804 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Will - Father's*

17 May 1816

Arthur was named in his father's will on 17 May 1816 at Worcester Co, MD. In his will James Cherricks Sr. named son Francis. To daughters Betsey Ennis, Susanna Cherricks, Polly Outten and Nancy Holland. To sons Daniel (under 21), John, James, Arthur Cherricks. Witt: John Holland, Samuel Tarr (dec'd by 1820), Elizabeth Watson (went to Western Shore of Va. by 1820).¹

Marriage*

13 February 1824

He married Nancy Tarr on 13 February 1824 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Arthur Cherrix and Nancy Tarr. No other information was given..²

Family

Nancy Tarr b. c 1800

Child

James Cherricks+ b. c 1828

Citations

[S2151] Ruth Dryden, Worcester Co, MD, Will Book MH-2, 1813-1822, p. 34 (will of James Cherricks Sr.).
[S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.

Nancy Tarr

F, b. circa 1800

Pedigree

Last Edited

31 Jan 2004

Birth*

circa 1800

Nancy was born circa 1800.

Marriage*

13 February 1824

She married Arthur Cherricks, son of James Cherricks and (-----) (-----), on 13 February 1824 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Arthur Cherrix and Nancy Tarr. No other information was given..¹

Married Name

13 February 1824

As of 13 February 1824,her married name was Cherricks.

Family

Arthur Cherricks b. c 1804

Child

James Cherricks+ b. c 1828

Citations

[S594] Jody Powell, Worcester Co, MD, Marriage Records, 1795-1865.

Phoebe A. Thornton¹

F, b. circa 1867

Pedigree

Father

James Washington Thornton Sr. b. 22 Dec 1842, d. 19 Feb 1908

Mother

Delilah Eliza (of Griffin) Wimbrough b. 11 Oct 1844, d. 29 Jan 1912

Last Edited

19 Mar 2004

Birth*

circa 1867

Phoebe was born circa 1867 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

Census w/parents*

1870

Phoebe was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Phoebe A. Thornton, age 3 in HH#TI7, headed by James W. Thornton, a 31 year old oysterman..¹

Marriage*

circa 1890

She married Gordon Tarr circa 1890.²

Married Name

circa 1890

As of circa 1890,her married name was Tarr.

Obituary - Father's*

19 February 1908

Phoebe was named in her father's obituary on 19 February 1908. She was shown as a daughter Mrs. Gordon Tarr in the obituary of James Thornton..²

Family

Gordon Tarr b. c 1865

Citations

[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 22 Feb 1908 issue.

Ellen Thornton¹

F, b. circa 1868

Pedigree

Father

James Washington Thornton Sr. b. 22 Dec 1842, d. 19 Feb 1908

Mother

Delilah Eliza (of Griffin) Wimbrough b. 11 Oct 1844, d. 29 Jan 1912

Charts

Descendants of Anthony West (First Families of Virginia)

Last Edited

19 Mar 2004

Birth*

circa 1868

Ellen was born circa 1868 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

Census w/parents*

1880

Ellen was listed with her parents in the census of 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ellen Thornton, a 12 year old daughter in a household headed by James W. Thornton, a 40 year old oyster planter..¹

Marriage*

25 January 1884

She married Sewell J. Feddeman, son of John William Feddeman and Hester A. (-----), on 25 January 1884 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Suel Feddeman, age 29 amd in the US Rev. Marine Service, born in Worcester Co, MD and living in Acc Co, VA, the son of John W. & Hester Feddeman and she was shown as Ellen Thornton, age 18, born & living in Acc Co, VA, the daughter of James W. & Delilah Thornton. They were married by S.U. Grimsley. There is some question about the date of the marriage, as the minister did not return the certificate to the county clerk until 12 Jan 1889, some 5 years after the marriage..²

Married Name

25 January 1884

As of 25 January 1884,her married name was Feddeman.

Obituary - Father's*

19 February 1908

Ellen was named in her father's obituary on 19 February 1908. She was shown as a daughter Mrs. S. Feddeman in the obituary of James Thornton..³

Family

Sewell J. Feddeman b. c 1855

Citations

[S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).
[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, Pen Ent 22 Feb 1908 issue.

Emmons G. Thornton^1,2

M, b. 1874, d. 1949

Pedigree

Father

James Washington Thornton Sr. b. 22 Dec 1842, d. 19 Feb 1908

Mother

Delilah Eliza (of Griffin) Wimbrough b. 11 Oct 1844, d. 29 Jan 1912

Last Edited

29 Mar 2004

Birth*

1874

Emmons was born in 1874 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.³

Census w/parents*

1880

Emmons was listed with his parents in the census of 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Emmons Thornton, a 6 year old son in a household headed by James W. Thornton, a 40 year old oyster planter..¹

Marriage*

20 February 1901

He married Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Pruitt, daughter of Sarah Pruitt widow?, on 20 February 1901 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Emmons G. Thornton, a 26 year old oysterman, the son of James & Delia Thornton, and she was shown as Lizzie Pruitt, age 26, daughter of Sarah Pruitt..²

Obituary - Father's*

19 February 1908

Emmons was named in his father's obituary on 19 February 1908. He was shown as a son Emerson Thornton in the obituary of James Thornton..⁴

Death*

1949

Emmons died in 1949.³

Burial*

His body was interred at Booth Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him Emmons Thorntons, who is buried next to Elizabeth Thronton..³

Family

Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Pruitt b. 1878, d. 1960

Citations

[S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).
[S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
[S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
[S772] Dr. Brooks Miles Barnes & Barry Wayne Miles, Deaths from Eastern Shore Virginia Newspapers, 1881-1912, Pen Ent 22 Feb 1908 issue.

Ella Belle Cane Thornton¹

F, b. 19 August 1877, d. 28 June 1971

Pedigree

Father

James Washington Thornton Sr. b. 22 Dec 1842, d. 19 Feb 1908

Mother

Delilah Eliza (of Griffin) Wimbrough b. 11 Oct 1844, d. 29 Jan 1912

Last Edited

29 Mar 2004

Birth*

19 August 1877

Ella was born on 19 August 1877 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Evabel Cane Thornton, daughter of Jas. W. Thornton, Oysterman, and Delila Thornton. Her father gave the information..^1,2

Census w/parents*

1880

Ella was listed with her parents in the census of 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Eva B. Thornton, a 3 year old daughter in a household headed by James W. Thornton, a 40 year old oyster planter..³

Marriage

23 October 1896

She married Major Cherricks, son of John J. Cherricks and Susan (-----), on 23 October 1896 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Major Cherricks, a 22 year old merchant, the son of J.J. & Susan Cherricks and she was shown as Ella B. Thornton, age 19, the daughter of James & Delila Thornton..⁴

Married Name

23 October 1896

As of 23 October 1896,her married name was Cherricks.

Obituary - Father's*

19 February 1908

Ella was named in her father's obituary on 19 February 1908. She was shown as a daughter Mrs. Belle Bodley in the obituary of James Thornton..⁵

Marriage*

circa 1910

She married (-----) Bodley circa 1910.²

Married Name

circa 1910

As of circa 1910,her married name was Bodley.

Death*

28 June 1971

Ella died on 28 June 1971 at age 93.²

Burial*

Her body was interred at Mechanics-Daisey Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Belle Cherricks Bodley, 19 Aug 1877 - 28 Jun 1971, buried near Major Cherricks..²

Family

(-----) Bodley b. c 1875

Marriage*

circa 1910

She married (-----) Bodley circa 1910.²

Citations

[S779] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume II, 1877-1886.
[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).
[S43] Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Register #4, 1896-1925.
[S772] Dr. Brooks Miles Barnes & Barry Wayne Miles, Deaths from Eastern Shore Virginia Newspapers, 1881-1912, Pen Ent 22 Feb 1908 issue.

Henrietta Thornton^1,2

F, b. 16 October 1871

Pedigree

Father

William S. Thornton Jr. b. c 1836, d. 15 Mar 1880

Mother

Elizabeth C. Russell b. 10 Aug 1845, d. 23 Oct 1922

Last Edited

20 Mar 2004

Birth*

16 October 1871

Henrietta was born on 16 October 1871 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Henrietta Thornton, daughter of Wm. J. Thornton, oysterman, and Eliz., born 16 Oct 1871. Her father gave the information. Another similar record shows her birth as 7 Jun 1872..²

Marriage*

15 May 1887

She married Reuben Bishop, son of Reuben West Bishop and Nancy W. Collins, on 15 May 1887 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Reuben Bishop, a 22 year old oysterman, the son Reuben Bishop and she was shown as Henrietta Thornton, age 16, the duaghter of William S. & Elizabeth Thornton. They were married by S.U. Grimsley..¹

Married Name

15 May 1887

As of 15 May 1887,her married name was Bishop.

Family

Reuben Bishop b. c 1865

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S728] Gial M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume I, 1852-1876.

Reuben Bishop¹

M, b. circa 1865

Pedigree

Father

Reuben West Bishop¹ b. 1834, d. 1 Jun 1912

Mother

Nancy W. Collins² b. c 1839

Last Edited

30 Aug 2015

Birth*

circa 1865

Reuben was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

15 May 1887

He married Henrietta Thornton, daughter of William S. Thornton Jr. and Elizabeth C. Russell, on 15 May 1887 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Reuben Bishop, a 22 year old oysterman, the son Reuben Bishop and she was shown as Henrietta Thornton, age 16, the duaghter of William S. & Elizabeth Thornton. They were married by S.U. Grimsley..¹

Family

Henrietta Thornton b. 16 Oct 1871

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, Ruben W Bishop in the Delaware Marriage Records, 1744-1912.

Sarah S. or E. Thornton¹

F, b. circa 1858

Pedigree

Father

Parker Thornton b. c 1826, d. 4 Mar 1909

Mother

Elizabeth Ann Birch b. 7 Feb 1821, d. 31 Aug 1906

Last Edited

2 Apr 2004

Birth*

circa 1858

Sarah was born circa 1858 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

Census w/parents*

1870

Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah S. Thornton, age 12 in HH#TI154 headed by Parker Thornton, a 44 year old oysterman..¹

Census w/brother*

1880

Sarah was listed with her brother in the census of in 1880 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah E. Thornton, a 22 year old house keeper in a household headed by Wm. H. Thornton, a 35 year old laborer. He was evidently her brother..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).

J.S. Camack¹

M, b. circa 1843

Pedigree

Father

Samule Camack b. c 1815

Mother

Margaret (-----) b. c 1820

Last Edited

31 Jan 2004

Birth*

circa 1843

J.S. was born circa 1843 at Philadelphia, PA.¹

Marriage*

2 June 1877

He married Hester Ann Thornton, daughter of Parker Thornton and Elizabeth Ann Birch, 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..¹

Family

Hester Ann Thornton b. c 1856

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Samule Camack

M, b. circa 1815

Pedigree

Last Edited

31 Jan 2004

Birth*

circa 1815

Samule was born circa 1815.

Marriage*

circa 1840

He married Margaret (-----) circa 1840.

Family

Margaret (-----) b. c 1820

Child

J.S. Camack b. c 1843

Margaret (-----)

F, b. circa 1820

Pedigree

Last Edited

31 Jan 2004

Birth*

circa 1820

Margaret was born circa 1820.

Marriage*

circa 1840

She married Samule Camack circa 1840.

Married Name

circa 1840

As of circa 1840,her married name was Camack.

Family

Samule Camack b. c 1815

Child

J.S. Camack b. c 1843

Cordelia J. Thornton¹

F, b. circa 1861

Pedigree

Father

William S. Thornton Jr. b. c 1836, d. 15 Mar 1880

Mother

Sarah Lewis b. c 1836

Last Edited

31 Jan 2004

Birth*

circa 1861

Cordelia was born circa 1861 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

Census w/father*

1870

Cordelia was listed with her father in the census of in 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Cordelia J. Thornton, age 9 in HH#TI119 headed by William S. Thornton, a 31 year old oysterman..¹

Citations

[S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.

Sarah E. Thornton^1,2

F, b. circa 1866

Pedigree

Father

William S. Thornton Jr. b. c 1836, d. 15 Mar 1880

Mother

Elizabeth C. Russell b. 10 Aug 1845, d. 23 Oct 1922

Last Edited

5 Feb 2004

Birth*

circa 1866

Sarah was born circa 1866 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

Census w/parents*

1870

Sarah was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Sarah E. Thornton, age 4 in HH#TI119 headed by William S. Thornton, a 31 year old oysterman..¹

Marriage*

9 November 1881

She married George Monger, son of James Monger and Marthy (-----), on 9 November 1881 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as George Monger, age 21, born & living in Acc Co, the son of James & Marthy Monger and she was shown as Sarah E. Thornton, age 16, the daughter of William & Elizabeth T. Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..²

Married Name

9 November 1881

As of 9 November 1881,her married name was Monger.

Family

George Monger b. c 1860

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).

William A. Thornton¹

M, b. circa 1869

Pedigree

Father

William S. Thornton Jr. b. c 1836, d. 15 Mar 1880

Mother

Elizabeth C. Russell b. 10 Aug 1845, d. 23 Oct 1922

Last Edited

8 Apr 2004

Birth*

circa 1869

William was born circa 1869 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

Census w/parents*

1870

William was listed with his parents in the census of 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William A. Thornton, age 1 in HH#TI119 headed by William S. Thornton, a 31 year old oysterman..¹

Citations

[S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.

Elizabeth Ann 'Lizzie' Thornton¹

F, b. 1869, d. 1918

Pedigree

Father

John D. Thornton b. 1834, d. 1917

Mother

Elizabeth Williams b. 1837, d. 1918

Last Edited

12 Mar 2022

Birth*

1869

Elizabeth was born in 1869 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.^1,2

Census w/parents*

1870

Elizabeth was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Ann E. Thornton, age 1 in HH#TI65 headed by John J. Thornton, a 35 year old oysterman..¹

Marriage*

27 December 1882

She married Joshua W. Williams, son of Selby Williams and Susan (of Jno) Lunn, on 27 December 1882 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua N. Williams Jr., an 18 year old oysterman, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Selby & Susan Williams and she was shown as Lizzie Thornton, age 16, born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Jno. & Elizabeth Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..³

Married Name

27 December 1882

As of 27 December 1882,her married name was Williams.

Death*

1918

Elizabeth died in 1918.²

Burial*

Her body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. Her tombstone shows her as Elizabeth Ann, buried next to Joshua W. Williams..²

Family

Joshua W. Williams b. 1866, d. 1933

Children

Olin W. Williams+⁴ b. 10 Feb 1896, d. 12 Feb 1978

Flossie Williams+⁵ b. 7 Aug 1904, d. 22 Feb 1992

Citations

[S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
[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).
[S2259] findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92871027/…
[S996] Mr. James Waine Carpenter Sr., From Tears To Memories, The Cemeteries of Chincoteague.

Rilley Carpenter¹

F, b. circa 1825

Pedigree

Father

Richard Carpenter b. c 1786, d. Jun 1851

Mother

Nancy Melson b. c 1790, d. c 1840

Last Edited

31 Jan 2004

Birth*

circa 1825

Rilley was born circa 1825 at Accomack Co, VA.

Will - Father's*

before 1850

Rilley was named in her father's will before 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Rilley Carpenter in the will of Richard Carpenter..¹

Citations

[S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 116 (will of Richard Carpenter).

Nancy Carpenter¹

F, b. circa 1828

Pedigree

Father

Richard Carpenter b. c 1786, d. Jun 1851

Mother

Nancy Melson b. c 1790, d. c 1840

Last Edited

31 Jan 2004

Birth*

circa 1828

Nancy was born circa 1828 at Accomack Co, VA.

Will - Father's*

before 1850

Nancy was named in her father's will before 1850 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Nancy Carpenter in the will of Richard Carpenter..¹

Citations

[S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 116 (will of Richard Carpenter).

Nancy Carpenter¹

F, b. circa 1839

Pedigree

Father

Revel Carpenter b. c 1813, d. b 1870

Mother

Elizabeth Bowen b. c 1815

Last Edited

31 Jan 2004

Birth*

circa 1839

Nancy was born circa 1839 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

Census w/parents*

1860

Nancy was listed with her parents in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nancy Carpenter, age 21 in HH#1290 headed by Revel Carpenter, a 48 year old carpenter..¹

Citations

[S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

John Carpenter¹

M, b. circa 1843

Pedigree

Father

Revel Carpenter b. c 1813, d. b 1870

Mother

Elizabeth Bowen b. c 1815

Last Edited

27 Jan 2022

Birth*

circa 1843

John was born circa 1843 at Chincoteague, Acc 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. Carpenter, a 17 year old oysterman in HH#1290 headed by Revel Carpenter, a 48 year old carpenter..¹

Marriage*

28 May 1867

He married Elizabeth Cherricks, daughter of Daniel Cherricks and Elizabeth 'Betsy' Read, on 28 May 1867 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Carpenter, a 21 year old oysterman, the son of Revel & Elizth Carpenter and she was shown as Elizabeth Chericks, age 21, the daughter of Daniel & Betsy Carpenter.²

Census head*

1870

John was listed as a head of household in the census of 1870 at Chincoteague, Accomack Co, VA. HH#139 was headed by John Carpenter, a 28 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $100. Listed with him were the following Carpenters: Elizabeth, age 23; Ann, age 2; Elizabeth, age 55 and Mary A., age 33. (NOTE: This was the only Carpenter family in Accomack Parish.)³

Family

Elizabeth Cherricks b. c 1845

Child

Annie Carpenter³ b. c 1868

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).
[S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.

Margaret Carpenter¹

F, b. circa 1847

Pedigree

Father

Revel Carpenter b. c 1813, d. b 1870

Mother

Elizabeth Bowen b. c 1815

Last Edited

31 Jan 2004

Birth*

circa 1847

Margaret was born circa 1847 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

Census w/parents*

1860

Margaret was listed with her parents in the census of 1860 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Marg't Carpenter, age 13 in HH#1290 headed by Revel Carpenter, a 48 year old carpenter..¹

Citations

[S7] 1860 Accomack Co, VA, Census.

Richard Carpenter¹

M, b. circa 1836

Pedigree

Father

Revel Carpenter b. c 1813, d. b 1870

Mother

Elizabeth Bowen b. c 1815

Last Edited

1 Feb 2004

Birth*

circa 1836

Richard was born circa 1836 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

22 November 1883

He married Mary Jane Thornton, daughter of Rev. William Parker Thornton and Nancy C. Bloxom, on 22 November 1883 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Richard Carpenter, a 47 year old widowed oysterman, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Revel & Eliz'th Carpenter and she was shown as Mary J. Hill, a 47 year old widow, the daughter of Wm. P. & Nancy Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

Family 1

Child

Esther Carpenter b. c 1865

Family 2

Mary Jane Thornton b. 22 Aug 1835, d. 13 Jan 1915

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

John A. Hill¹

M, b. circa 1833, d. before 22 November 1883

Pedigree

Father

John Hill b. c 1800

Mother

Mary Rogers b. c 1805

Last Edited

23 Sep 2019

Birth*

circa 1833

John was born circa 1833 at Maryland.¹

Marriage*

11 May 1854

He married Mary Jane Thornton, daughter of Rev. William Parker Thornton and Nancy C. Bloxom, on 11 May 1854 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Jno. A. Hill, a 21 year old seaman, born in MD & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of Jno. & Molly Hill and she was show as Mary Jane Thornton, age 18, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the daughter Wm. P. & Nancy Thornton. They were married at the residence of Robt. Watson by P. Bowdin..¹

Death*

before 22 November 1883

John died before 22 November 1883.²

Family

Mary Jane Thornton b. 22 Aug 1835, d. 13 Jan 1915

Children

John Miles Hill¹ b. c 1857

Demariah May Hill¹ b. 1875, d. 9 Feb 1933

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns), p. 80 (widow Mary J. Hill married Richard Carpenter, widower).

Emily F. 'Emma' Thornton^1,2,3

F, b. 20 September 1860, d. 10 July 1878

Pedigree

Father

James (of J.) Thornton b. 22 Feb 1817, d. 30 Oct 1906

Mother

Mary A. Hickman b. c 1830, d. 10 Sep 1913

Charts

Descendants of Henry Bagwell (Ancient Planter)

Last Edited

20 Mar 2004

Birth*

20 September 1860

Emily was born on 20 September 1860 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as Emily F. Thornton, daughter of Jas. Thornton, farmer, and wife Mary A. Her father gave the information..^4,3

Census w/parents*

1870

Emily was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Emma Thornton, age 10 and attending school in HH#MT697 headed by James Thornton, a 50 year old farmer..^4,1

Death*

10 July 1878

Emily died on 10 July 1878 at Accomack Parish, Acc Co, VA, at age 17. She was shown as Emma Thornton, who died of consumption at the age of 18 years. She was the daughter of Jas. & Mary A. Thornton, born in Acc Co and an unmarried house keeper. Her father gave the information..²

Citations

[S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
[S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.
[S728] Gial M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume I, 1852-1876.
[S638] Family Tree Maker's Family Archives, 1850 Virginia Census Microfilm Records, CD#309.

James Thornton¹

M, b. circa 1865

Pedigree

Father

James (of J.) Thornton b. 22 Feb 1817, d. 30 Oct 1906

Mother

Mary A. Hickman b. c 1830, d. 10 Sep 1913

Charts

Descendants of Henry Bagwell (Ancient Planter)

Last Edited

2 Feb 2004

Birth*

circa 1865

James was born circa 1865 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/parents*

1870

James was listed with his parents in the census of 1870 at Metompkin District, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James Thornton, age 5 in HH#MT697 headed by James Thornton, a 50 year old farmer..¹

Citations

[S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.

Robert Thornton¹

M, b. circa 1867

Pedigree

Father

Robert J. Thornton b. c 1836

Mother

Serena Jane Taylor b. c 1837

Charts

Descendants of Henry Williams (First Families of Virginia)

Last Edited

2 Feb 2004

Birth*

circa 1867

Robert was born circa 1867 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/parents*

1870

Robert was listed with his parents in the census of 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Robert Thornton, age 3 in HH#AT116 headed by Robert Thornton, a 32 year old oysterman..¹

Citations

[S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.

Mary Brimer¹

F, b. circa 1861

Pedigree

Father

Woodson Brimer b. c 1830

Mother

Serena Jane Taylor b. c 1837

Last Edited

2 Feb 2004

Birth*

circa 1861

Mary was born circa 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/mother*

1870

Mary was listed with her mother in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Mary Brimer, age 9 in HH#AT116 headed by Robert Thornton, a 32 year old oysterman. Also listed was Surena Thornton, age 32 and keeping house, who was evidently her mother..¹

Citations

[S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.

Susie Thornton¹

F, b. circa 1868

Pedigree

Father

Capt. John Henry Thornton b. c 1826, d. 12 Sep 1896

Mother

Margaret 'Peggy' Ann Claville b. c 1835, d. 12 Sep 1885

Last Edited

4 Feb 2004

Birth*

circa 1868

Susie was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/parents*

1870

Susie was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Susie Thorton, age 2 in HH#AT52 headed by John Thorton, a 40 year old farmer..¹

Citations

[S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.

Thomas Thornton

M, b. circa 1860

Pedigree

Last Edited

3 Feb 2004

Birth*

circa 1860

Thomas was born circa 1860 at Accomack Co, VA.

Census w/another*

1870

Thomas was listed with another family in the census of in 1870 at Atlantic Dist, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Thomas Thornton, a 10 year old farm laborer in HH#AT256 headed by James Coard, a 45 year old farm laborer..¹

Citations

[S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.

Louisanna Thornton^1,2

F, b. circa 1865

Pedigree

Father

Miles B. Thornton Sr. b. 18 Nov 1838, d. 1 Feb 1920

Mother

Ebah 'Ebba' Hall b. c 1835, d. 17 Nov 1878

Charts

Descendants of Richard Hill (Gentleman, Hunting Creek)
Descendants of William Kendall (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Francis Mason (Ancient Planter)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) (#1)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) (#2)
Descendants of Adam Thorowgood (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Col. John Wise (Gentlemen, Chesconessex) (#1)
Descendants of Col. John Wise (Gentlemen, Chesconessex) (#2)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

4 Feb 2004

Birth*

circa 1865

Louisanna was born circa 1865 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

Census w/parents*

1870

Louisanna was listed with her parents in the census of 1870 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Louisanna Thornton, age 5 in HH#TI193 headed by Miles B. Thornton, a 33 year old house keeper..¹

Marriage*

25 August 1883

She married David Daisey Jr., son of William H. Daisey and Mary E. Melvin, on 25 August 1883 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Daisey Jr., a 19 year old oysterman, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Wm. H. Daisey and she was shown as Louesianna Thornton, age 18, the daughter of Miles B. & Eba Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..²

Married Name

25 August 1883

As of 25 August 1883,her married name was Daisey.

Family

David Daisey Jr. b. c 1864

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).

John T. 'Fiddling Jack' Thornton¹

M, b. 1868, d. 1951

Pedigree

Father

Miles B. Thornton Sr. b. 18 Nov 1838, d. 1 Feb 1920

Mother

Ebah 'Ebba' Hall b. c 1835, d. 17 Nov 1878

Charts

Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Col. John Wise (Gentlemen, Chesconessex)

Last Edited

2 Apr 2004

Birth*

1868

John was born in 1868 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.^2,1

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 T. Thornton, age 2 in HH#TI193 headed by Miles B. Thornton, a 33 year old house keeper..¹

Census w/father*

1880

John was listed with his father in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as (-----) Thornton, a 10 year old son in a household headed by M.B. Thornton, a 38 year old oysterman..³

Marriage*

22 September 1888

He married Patience A. Thornton, daughter of John James Thornton and Mary Ann Bloxom, on 22 September 1888 at Accomack Co, VA. He was shown as John Thornton, a 19 year old oysterman, the son of John C. & Mary A. Tornton and she was shown as Patience Thornton, age 16, the daughter of Miles B. & Ebba Thornton. They were married by J.E. Bundick. (NOTE: In order to match the 1870 and 1880 census for both the bride and groom, the parents of this couple must have been switched on the marriage record.)⁴

Death*

1951

John died in 1951.²

Burial*

His body was interred at Thornton Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as John T. Thornton (1868-1951), who is buried next to Patience A. Thornton..²

Family		Patience A. Thornton b. 1869, d. 1940
Children	1.	Miles B. Thornton Jr. b. 22 Aug 1891, d. 18 Apr 1912
	2.	Kendall J. Thornton b. 1893, d. 1968
	3.	David P. Thornton b. 1 Sep 1895
	4.	David B. Thornton b. 1 Sep 1895, d. 26 Sep 1895
	5.	(son_of_John.T.of_Miles) Thornton b. 30 Sep 1896
	6.	John James Thornton b. 1900, d. 1937
	7.	Emory Thornton b. 1902, d. 1955
	8.	Hattie Louise Thornton b. c 1905
	9.	Clayville Thornton b. 1907, d. 1960

Citations

[S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
[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).
[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Alecia Thornton¹

F, b. circa 1868

Pedigree

Father

Capt. John Henry Thornton b. c 1826, d. 12 Sep 1896

Mother

Margaret 'Peggy' Ann Claville b. c 1835, d. 12 Sep 1885

Charts

Descendants of Richard Bayley (Gentleman, Craddock Creek)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown)

Last Edited

13 Feb 2018

Birth*

circa 1868

Alecia was born circa 1868 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Census w/parents*

1880

Alecia was listed with her parents in the census of 1880 at Atlantic Dist, Sea Side, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Alecia Thornton, a 12 year old daughter and keeping house in a household headed by John Thornton, a 55 year old oyster planter..¹

Marriage*

1 January 1886

She married Augustus Lee Taylor, son of David R(ichardson) Taylor and Catharine Ann Prescott, on 1 January 1886 at Worcester Co, MD. They were shown only as Augustus Lee Taylor, age 21 and Alicia Thornton, age 18. No other information was given..²

Married Name

1 January 1886

As of 1 January 1886,her married name was Taylor.

Family

Augustus Lee Taylor b. 1865, d. 28 Aug 1943

Child

Joseph Taylor³ b. c 1891

Citations

[S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).
[S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1910 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.

Alice B. Thornton

F, b. 1861, d. 1931

Pedigree

Last Edited

21 Jul 2018

Birth*

1861

Alice was born in 1861 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

27 June 1883

She married Henry William Lescallette, son of Burgess Nelson Lescallette and Mary A.D. Rickards, on 27 June 1883 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as H.W. Lescallette, a 30 year old widowed mechanic, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Burgiss & Mary Ann Lescallette and she was shown as Alice B. Thornton, age 21, also born & living in Acc Co (not parents shown). They were married near Guildford Church by J.W. Hundley..²

Married Name

27 June 1883

As of 27 June 1883,her married name was Lescallette.

Death*

1931

Alice died in 1931.¹

Burial*

Her body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.¹

Family

Henry William Lescallette b. 1850, d. 1924

Child

Minnie M. Lescallette³ b. 3 May 1886, d. 15 Feb 1970

Citations

[S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S2843] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Descendants of Burgess Nelson Lescalette.

Henry William Lescallette^1,2

M, b. 1850, d. 1924

Pedigree

Father

Burgess Nelson Lescallette b. 30 Oct 1819, d. 25 Jun 1893

Mother

Mary A.D. Rickards b. 20 May 1828, d. 1 Aug 1896

Last Edited

21 Jul 2018

Birth*

1850

Henry was born in 1850 at Accomack Co, VA.³

Census w/parents*

1870

Henry was listed with his parents in the census of 1870 at Salisbury, Wicomico Co, MD. HH#128 was headed by Burges Luscallett, a 50 year old silver smith. Listed with him were Mary A. Luscallett, age 48; Virginia Luscallett, age 16; William Luscallett, age 14; Surretha Luscallett, age 13; Carl Luscallett, age 11; Sarah Luscallett, age 9.⁴

Marriage*

circa 1876

He married Mary Powell circa 1876.²

Census head*

1880

Henry was listed as a head of household in the census of 1880 at Dames Quarter, Somerset Co, MD. HH#46 was headed by Wm. H. Lescallettes, a 27 year old dealer in jewelry, born in MD as were both of his parents. Listed with him were Mary Lescallettes, a 20 year old wife; George W. Lescallettes, a 3 year old son; Charles G. Lescallettes, a 2 year old son; and Burgis A. Lescallettes, a 2/12 year old son.²

Marriage*

27 June 1883

He married Alice B. Thornton on 27 June 1883 at Guilford, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as H.W. Lescallette, a 30 year old widowed mechanic, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Burgiss & Mary Ann Lescallette and she was shown as Alice B. Thornton, age 21, also born & living in Acc Co (not parents shown). They were married near Guildford Church by J.W. Hundley..¹

Death*

1924

Henry died in 1924.³

Burial*

His body was interred at Liberty Cem, Parksley, Acc Co, VA.³

Family 1

Mary Powell b. c 1860

Marriage*

circa 1876

He married Mary Powell circa 1876.²

Children

George W. Lescallette² b. c 1876

Charles Goldsborgh Lescallette+² b. 27 May 1877, d. Nov 1955

Burgis A. Lescallette² b. c 1880

Family 2

Alice B. Thornton b. 1861, d. 1931

Marriage*

27 June 1883

Child

Minnie M. Lescallette⁵ b. 3 May 1886, d. 15 Feb 1970

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1880 Federal Census, Somerset Co, MD.
[S502] Jean Merritt Mihalyka & Faye Downing Wilson, Graven Stones of Lower Accomack County, Virginia.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1870 Federal Census, Wicomico Co, MD.
[S2843] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Descendants of Burgess Nelson Lescalette.

Burgess Nelson Lescallette^1,2

M, b. 30 October 1819, d. 25 June 1893

Pedigree

Last Edited

21 Jul 2018

Birth*

30 October 1819

Burgess was born on 30 October 1819 at Delaware.^1,3

Marriage*

6 April 1846

He married Mary A.D. Rickards on 6 April 1846 at Dorchester Co, MD.²

Census head*

1870

Burgess was listed as a head of household in the census of 1870 at Salisbury, Wicomico Co, MD. HH#128 was headed by Burges Luscallett, a 50 year old silver smith. Listed with him were Mary A. Luscallett, age 48; Virginia Luscallett, age 16; William Luscallett, age 14; Surretha Luscallett, age 13; Carl Luscallett, age 11; Sarah Luscallett, age 9.³

Death*

25 June 1893

He died on 25 June 1893 at Worcester Co, MD, at age 73.¹

Burial*

Burgess was buried at Saint Marys Cemetery, Pocomoke City, Worcester Co, MD.¹

Family		Mary A.D. Rickards b. 20 May 1828, d. 1 Aug 1896
Children	1.	Mary Virginia Lescallette⁴ b. Dec 1847
	2.	Henry William Lescallette+ b. 1850, d. 1924
	3.	Elizabeth Elender Lescallette² b. 14 Apr 1851, d. 16 Jun 1853
	4.	Seretha Lescallette² b. Mar 1855
	5.	Sarah Ann Lescallette² b. 6 May 1861
	6.	Carl Augustus Lescallette+⁵ b. Oct 1862, d. 26 Sep 1920
	7.	Abraham Lincoln Lescallette² b. 10 Nov 1864, d. 3 Dec 1864
	8.	Ogden Lescallette+² b. 26 Sep 1877, d. 31 Jan 1962

Citations

[S2259] findagrave.com, MEMORIAL ID 127923290 (Burgess N. LesCallette).
[S2843] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Descendants of Burgess Nelson Lescalette.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1870 Federal Census, Wicomico Co, MD.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Worcester Co, MD.
[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Mary A.D. Rickards¹

F, b. 20 May 1828, d. 1 August 1896

Pedigree

Last Edited

21 Jul 2018

Birth*

20 May 1828

Mary was born on 20 May 1828 at Delaware.¹

Marriage*

6 April 1846

She married Burgess Nelson Lescallette on 6 April 1846 at Dorchester Co, MD.¹

Married Name

6 April 1846

As of 6 April 1846,her married name was Lescallette.

Census w/husband*

1870

Mary was listed with her husband in the census of 1870 at Salisbury, Wicomico Co, MD. HH#128 was headed by Burges Luscallett, a 50 year old silver smith. Listed with him were Mary A. Luscallett, age 48; Virginia Luscallett, age 16; William Luscallett, age 14; Surretha Luscallett, age 13; Carl Luscallett, age 11; Sarah Luscallett, age 9.²

Death*

1 August 1896

She died on 1 August 1896 at age 68.¹

Family		Burgess Nelson Lescallette b. 30 Oct 1819, d. 25 Jun 1893
Children	1.	Mary Virginia Lescallette³ b. Dec 1847
	2.	Henry William Lescallette+ b. 1850, d. 1924
	3.	Elizabeth Elender Lescallette¹ b. 14 Apr 1851, d. 16 Jun 1853
	4.	Seretha Lescallette¹ b. Mar 1855
	5.	Sarah Ann Lescallette¹ b. 6 May 1861
	6.	Carl Augustus Lescallette+⁴ b. Oct 1862, d. 26 Sep 1920
	7.	Abraham Lincoln Lescallette¹ b. 10 Nov 1864, d. 3 Dec 1864
	8.	Ogden Lescallette+¹ b. 26 Sep 1877, d. 31 Jan 1962

Citations

[S2843] Rob Hall (C.R.V. Hall) < and e-mail address>, Descendants of Burgess Nelson Lescalette.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1870 Federal Census, Wicomico Co, MD.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Worcester Co, MD.
[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Joshua W. Williams^1,2

M, b. 1866, d. 1933

Pedigree

Father

Selby Williams b. c 1827

Mother

Susan (of Jno) Lunn b. c 1826, d. c 1894

Last Edited

12 Mar 2022

Birth*

1866

Joshua was born in 1866 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.³

Marriage*

27 December 1882

He married Elizabeth Ann 'Lizzie' Thornton, daughter of John D. Thornton and Elizabeth Williams, on 27 December 1882 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Joshua N. Williams Jr., an 18 year old oysterman, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Selby & Susan Williams and she was shown as Lizzie Thornton, age 16, born & living in Acc Co, the daughter of Jno. & Elizabeth Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..²

Death*

1933

Joshua died in 1933.³

Burial*

His body was interred at Mechanics Cem, Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. His tombstone shows him as Joshua W. Williams, buried next to Elizabeth A. Thornton & Beatrice Baker Gano Thornton..³

Family

Elizabeth Ann 'Lizzie' Thornton b. 1869, d. 1918

Children

Olin W. Williams+⁴ b. 10 Feb 1896, d. 12 Feb 1978

Flossie Williams+⁵ b. 7 Aug 1904, d. 22 Feb 1992

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).
[S503] Mary Frances Carey with Moody K. Miles and Barry W. Miles, Tombstones Inscriptions of Upper Accomack County, Virginia.
[S2259] findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92871027/…
[S996] Mr. James Waine Carpenter Sr., From Tears To Memories, The Cemeteries of Chincoteague.

David Daisey Jr.¹

M, b. circa 1864

Pedigree

Father

William H. Daisey b. c 1842

Mother

Mary E. Melvin b. c 1846

Charts

Descendants of Richard Hill (Gentleman, Hunting Creek)
Descendants of William Kendall (Burgess at Jamestown)
Descendants of Francis Mason (Ancient Planter)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) (#1)
Descendants of Capt. Edmund Scarburgh (Burgess at Jamestown) (#2)
Descendants of Adam Thorowgood (First Families of Virginia)
Descendants of Col. John Wise (Gentlemen, Chesconessex) (#1)
Descendants of Col. John Wise (Gentlemen, Chesconessex) (#2)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)

Last Edited

4 Feb 2004

Birth*

circa 1864

David was born circa 1864 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

25 August 1883

He married Louisanna Thornton, daughter of Miles B. Thornton Sr. and Ebah 'Ebba' Hall, on 25 August 1883 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as David Daisey Jr., a 19 year old oysterman, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Wm. H. Daisey and she was shown as Louesianna Thornton, age 18, the daughter of Miles B. & Eba Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

Family

Louisanna Thornton b. c 1865

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

Hester 'Nellie' or 'Hattie' McGee

F, b. circa 1848

Pedigree

Last Edited

21 Mar 2004

Birth*

circa 1848

Hester was born circa 1848 at Worcester Co, MD.¹

Marriage*

23 March 1872

She married William H. Thornton, son of Parker Thornton and Elizabeth Ann Birch, 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

Married Name

23 March 1872

As of 23 March 1872,her married name was Thornton.

Census w/husband*

1880

Hester was listed with her husband in the census of in 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Nellie M. Thornton, a 32 year old wife and house keeper, born in MD, in a household headed by Wm. H. Thornton, a 35 year old laborer..¹

Anecdote*

11 September 1895

When her daughter Lidia Ann Thornton died of childbrith on 11 Sep 1895, her parents were shown as Wm. H. & Hatttie M. Thorton.³

Family

William H. Thornton b. c 1852

Children

George H. Thornton+ b. 1872, d. 2 Sep 1908

Lydia A. 'Liddie' Thornton b. c 1874, d. 11 Sep 1895

Sarah Isabelle Thornton b. 1882, d. 1941

John Edward Thornton b. 6 Dec 1888, d. 7 Mar 1962

Citations

[S748] LDS Family History Resource File, 1880 United States Census and National Index (CD Set).
[S595] Ruth T. Dryden, Lower Eastern Shore Maryland Marriages (including the counties of Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico) 1865-1906.
[S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.

Lydia A. 'Liddie' Thornton¹

F, b. circa 1874, d. 11 September 1895

Pedigree

Father

William H. Thornton b. c 1852

Mother

Hester 'Nellie' or 'Hattie' McGee b. c 1848

Last Edited

2 Apr 2004

Birth*

circa 1874

Lydia was born circa 1874 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

Census w/parents*

1880

Lydia was listed with her parents in the census of 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lydia A. Thornton, a 6 year old daughter in a household headed by Wm. H. Thornton, a 35 year old laborer..²

Marriage*

21 February 1892

She married William John Sharpley, son of John W. Sharpley and Elizabeth Daisey, on 21 February 1892 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. John Sharpley, a 27 year old widowed oysterman, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of John W. & Eliz'th Sharpley and she was shown as Lydia A. Thornton, age 18, the daughter of Wm. H. & Hester Thornton. They were married by J.W. Turner..¹

Married Name

21 February 1892

As of 21 February 1892,her married name was Sharpley.

Death*

11 September 1895

Lydia died on 11 September 1895 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. She was shown as Lidia Ann Thornton, who died of childbirth at the age of 21 years, 2 months & 27 days. She was the daughter of Wm. H. & Hattie M. Thornton, born on Chincoteague. J.S. Sharpley gave the information..³

Family

William John Sharpley b. Dec 1863

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).
[S569] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Death Register, 1853-1896.

William John Sharpley¹

M, b. December 1863

Pedigree

Father

John W. Sharpley b. c 1828, d. b 11 Aug 1870

Mother

Elizabeth Daisey b. c 1833, d. a 1890

Last Edited

30 Aug 2021

Birth*

December 1863

William was born in December 1863 at Chincoteague, Accomack Co, VA.²

Census w/mother*

before 11 August 1870

William was listed with his mother in the census of before 11 August 1870 at Chincoteague, Accomack Parish, Accomack Co, VA. HH#171-Family#189 was headed by Isaac Andrews, a 30 year old oysterman with real estate valued at $200. Listed with him were the following Andrews: Sarah, age 23; Joshua, age 7; Isaac S., age 3; Charlotte, age 12; and Matilda, age 5. HH#171-Family#190 was headed by Elizabeth Sharpley, age 40 & keeping house. Listed with her were the following Sharpleys: Drucilla, age 18; James E., age 15; George W., age 13; William J., age 6; and Mary A., age 1.^3,4

Marriage*

21 February 1892

He married Lydia A. 'Liddie' Thornton, daughter of William H. Thornton and Hester 'Nellie' or 'Hattie' McGee, on 21 February 1892 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as Wm. John Sharpley, a 27 year old widowed oysterman, born & living on Chincoteague Island, the son of John W. & Eliz'th Sharpley and she was shown as Lydia A. Thornton, age 18, the daughter of Wm. H. & Hester Thornton. They were married by J.W. Turner..¹

Census w/bro-in-law*

1 June 1900

William was listed with his brother-in-law in the census of 1 June 1900 at Chincoteague, Accomack Co, VA. HH#5 was headed by John F. Birch, a 33 year old oysterman, born Sep 1866. Listed with him were the following Birches: Mary A., a 28 year old wife, born Mar 1872; William E., an 11 year old son, born Jul 1888; Charlotte, a 9 year old daugher, born Apr 1891; John E., a 6 year old son, born Sep 1893; Mo R., a 3 year old son, born Apr 1897. Also listed was William J. Sharpley, a 36 year old widowed boarder & oysterman, born Dec 1863.²

Family

Lydia A. 'Liddie' Thornton b. c 1874, d. 11 Sep 1895

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1900 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.
[S675] Gail M. Walczyk, 1870 Accomack Co, VA, Census, Part 1, Accomack Parish.
[S802] Ancestry.com web page, Ancestry.com, 1870 Federal Census, Accomack Co, VA.

James A. Morris¹

M, b. circa 1860

Pedigree

Father

John Morris b. c 1825

Mother

Catharine (-----) b. c 1825

Last Edited

4 Feb 2004

Birth*

circa 1860

James was born circa 1860 at New Jersey.¹

Marriage*

6 April 1882

He married Margaret A. 'Mary Anna' Thornton, daughter of William T. Thornton and Sarah 'Sally' Killmon, on 6 April 1882 at Conquest Chapel, Hallwood, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as James A. Morris, a 22 year old farmer, born in NJ and living in Acc Co, the son of John & Catharine Morris and she was shown as Maggie E. Thornton, age 23, the daughter of William & Sally Thornton. They were married near Conquest Chapel by Montcalm Oldham..¹

Family

Margaret A. 'Mary Anna' Thornton b. c 1856

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).

John Morris

M, b. circa 1825

Pedigree

Last Edited

4 Feb 2004

Birth*

circa 1825

John was born circa 1825.

Marriage*

circa 1855

He married Catharine (-----) circa 1855.

Family

Catharine (-----) b. c 1825

Child

James A. Morris b. c 1860

Catharine (-----)

F, b. circa 1825

Pedigree

Last Edited

4 Feb 2004

Birth*

circa 1825

Catharine was born circa 1825.

Marriage*

circa 1855

She married John Morris circa 1855.

Married Name

circa 1855

As of circa 1855,her married name was Morris.

Family

John Morris b. c 1825

Child

James A. Morris b. c 1860

Manie S. Thornton¹

F, b. circa 1862

Pedigree

Father

Parker Thornton b. c 1826, d. 4 Mar 1909

Mother

Elizabeth Ann Birch b. 7 Feb 1821, d. 31 Aug 1906

Last Edited

27 Oct 2017

Birth*

circa 1862

Manie was born circa 1862 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

12 June 1880

She married William P. Bloxom, son of Richard Bloxom and Patience (of Daniel) Jones, on 12 June 1880 at Chincoteague, Acc Co, VA. He was shown as William P. Bloxom, a 19 year old oysterman, born & living in Acc Co, the son of Richard & Patience Bloxom and she was shown as Manie S. Thornton, age 18, the daughter of Parker & Eliza Thornton. They were married by Rev. Wm. P. Thornton..¹

Married Name

12 June 1880

As of 12 June 1880,her married name was Bloxom.

Family

William P. Bloxom b. c 1860

Child

John F. Bloxom² b. 30 Sep 1887

Citations

[S551] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles, Accomack Co, VA, Marriage Records, 1854-1895 (Recorded in Licenses and Ministers' Returns).
[S786] Gail M. Walczyk, Accomack Co, VA, Birth Register, 1853-1896, Volume III, 1887-1896.

Joel Burton Onley Sr.¹

M, b. 17 September 1904, d. 6 January 1970

Pedigree

Father

Joel Corbin Onley b. 1878, d. 12 Jan 1940

Mother

Virginia S. 'Jennie' Williams b. 2 Mar 1878, d. 1958

Charts

Descendants of Richard Hill (Gentleman, Hunting Creek)
Descendants of Charlemagne (741-813, King of the Franks & Holy Roman Emperor of the West)
Robert Corbin, Private, Accomack Co Militia under Capt. Jessie Dickerson

Last Edited

8 Jan 2017

Birth*

17 September 1904

Joel was born on 17 September 1904 at Accomack Co, VA.¹

Marriage*

16 June 1928

He married Helen Evelyn Frazier on 16 June 1928 at San Antonio, Bexar Co, TX.¹

Death*

6 January 1970

Joel died on 6 January 1970 at San Antonio, Bexar Co, TX, at age 65.¹

Burial*

His body was interred at San Jose Memorial, San Antonio, TX.¹

Family

Helen Evelyn Frazier b. 21 Aug 1910, d. 5 Jul 1995

Children

Joel Burton Onley Jr. b. 17 Apr 1929, d. 26 Jun 2001

John Wesley Onley Jr.+ b. 8 Mar 1933, d. 1 Dec 2016

Vernon Lee Onley b. 31 Mar 1934, d. Dec 1989

Norman Louis Onley b. 12 Apr 1941

Citations

[S804] Carole F. Hobbs, to M.K. Miles.

Helen Evelyn Frazier

F, b. 21 August 1910, d. 5 July 1995

Pedigree

Charts

Last Edited

8 Jan 2017

Birth*

21 August 1910

Helen was born on 21 August 1910 at Carrizo Springs, Dimmet Co, TX.¹

Marriage*

16 June 1928

She married Joel Burton Onley Sr., son of Joel Corbin Onley and Virginia S. 'Jennie' Williams, on 16 June 1928 at San Antonio, Bexar Co, TX.¹

Married Name

16 June 1928

As of 16 June 1928,her married name was Onley.

Death*

5 July 1995

Helen died on 5 July 1995 at Oklahoma City, OK, at age 84.¹

Burial*

Her body was interred at San Jose Memorial, San Antonio, TX.¹

Family

Joel Burton Onley Sr. b. 17 Sep 1904, d. 6 Jan 1970

Children

Joel Burton Onley Jr. b. 17 Apr 1929, d. 26 Jun 2001

John Wesley Onley Jr.+ b. 8 Mar 1933, d. 1 Dec 2016

Vernon Lee Onley b. 31 Mar 1934, d. Dec 1989

Norman Louis Onley b. 12 Apr 1941

Citations

[S804] Carole F. Hobbs, to M.K. Miles.

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George A. Claville1

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Mary Ferguson1

Family

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James Ferguson

Family 1

Family 2

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Mary 'Polly' Taylor1

Family 1

Family 2

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Sarah J. Jones1

Family

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Elizabeth Comfort Andrews1,2

Family

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Mary Catherine Andrews1

Family

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Alfred Thomas Thornton1

Family

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Ida E. Daisey1

Family

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Arena Jane 'Sarena' Thornton1

Family

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Benjamin P. Thornton1

Family

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James Thomas Thornton1,2

Family

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Sarah Ella Taylor1

Family

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Mary Elizabeth Tull1

Family

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James Tull

Family

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Amanda Watson

Family

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Julia M. Russell1

Family

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Elizabeth J. Broughton

Family

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Traney M. 'Fanny' Melvin1,2

Family

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Serena Ellen 'Ella' Taylor1

Family

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Nancy Taylor (widow?)

Family

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Carrie J. Thornton1,2

Family

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James E.L. Thornton1,2,3

Family

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Sarah C. Jenkins1

Family

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Margaret S. 'Maggie' Chesser1

Family

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Harriet Frances Tindall1

Family

George A. Claville¹

Mary Ferguson¹

Mary 'Polly' Taylor¹

Sarah J. Jones¹

Elizabeth Comfort Andrews^1,2

Mary Catherine Andrews¹

Alfred Thomas Thornton¹

Ida E. Daisey¹

Arena Jane 'Sarena' Thornton¹

Benjamin P. Thornton¹

James Thomas Thornton^1,2

Sarah Ella Taylor¹

Mary Elizabeth Tull¹

Julia M. Russell¹

Traney M. 'Fanny' Melvin^1,2

Serena Ellen 'Ella' Taylor¹

Carrie J. Thornton^1,2

James E.L. Thornton^1,2,3

Sarah C. Jenkins¹

Margaret S. 'Maggie' Chesser¹

Harriet Frances Tindall¹

Lewis J. Thornton¹

Frances 'Fanny' Taylor¹

Maggie E. Bennett¹

Silas Burton Thornton¹

Eliza Annie 'Liza' Daisey¹

William P. Thornton Jr.¹

Mary E. Melvin¹

Ann E. Thornton¹

Annie Thornton^1,2

Louis F. Hinman^1,2,3

Susan J. (-----)¹

John Samuel Hinman^1,2,3

Malissa Laura Hinman^1,2,3

Lewis J. Hinman¹

Littleton Bowden¹

James Cherricks¹

Phoebe A. Thornton¹

Ellen Thornton¹