Col Francis Thornton I (Justice and High Sheriff) 1651–1727
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Col Sheriff) in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through Col Sheriff) 1651–1727
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Immediate Family
Biography
Col Francis Thornton I (Justice and High Sheriff) was born in 1651 in Gloucester County, Virginia, USA. Col Francis Thornton I (Justice and High Sheriff) married alice stafford savage, and had children including colonel francis thornton. Col Francis Thornton I (Justice and High Sheriff) passed away in 1727 in St Pauls Parish, King George, Virginia.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Col Sheriff)
This ancestor line traces from The Hills, East Newton, Yorkshire, England (1476) to Gloucester County, Virginia, USA (1651) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Col Sheriff) (1651–1727) was born in Gloucester County, Virginia, USA and died in St Pauls Parish, King George, Virginia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Col in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
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Col Sheriff)'s Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record