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Francis Thornton 1682–1737

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What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Francis Thornton 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 04 Jan 1682 · Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States
Died 06 Feb 1737 · Snow Creek, Frederick, Virginia, United States
Father William Thornton Jr Of Gloucester Sixteen Children Amp Three Wives
Mother Elizabeth Anne Fitzhugh
Siblings Anna Thornton, Elizabeth Thornton, Esther Thornton, Jane Thornton, John Thornton, Luke Thornton, Margaret Thornton, Mary Thornton, Reuben Thornton, Sarah Alice Thornton, Susan Thornton, William Thornton
Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

The story of Francis Thornton began in 1682 in Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States. Francis Thornton passed away in 1737 in Snow Creek, Frederick, Virginia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1682
Birth of Francis Thornton in Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States
Birth
1737
Death of Francis Thornton in Snow Creek, Frederick, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Francis Thornton

This ancestor line traces from North Riding, Yorkshire, England (1575) to Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States (1682) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Francis Thornton (1682–1737) was born in Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States and died in Snow Creek, Frederick, Virginia, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Francis 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.

Related Records

William Thornton Jr Of Gloucester Sixteen Children Amp Three Wives
Father
Elizabeth Anne Fitzhugh
Mother

Francis Thornton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Francis Thornton PTP
1682–1737
Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Francis Thornton's Descendants

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Francis Thornton PTP 1682–1737