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Col. Francis Thornton 1651–1726 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Nov 1651

Birth Location: Petsworth, Gloucester, Virginia, USA

Death Date: BEF 7 OCT 1726

Death Location: St. Paul's Parish, King George, Virginia

Father: William III

Mother: Elizabeth Rowland

Spouse(s): Alice Savage, Ann I, Jane Harvey

Children(s): Anthony Thornton, Col II, Margaret Thornton, Elizabeth Thornton, Peter Thornton, Martha Thornton, Anne Thornton, Mark Thornton, William Thornton, Alice Thornton

In 1651, Col. Francis Thornton entered the world in Petsworth, Gloucester, Virginia, USA, born to William Thornton Iii And Elizabeth Rowland. Col. Francis Thornton married Alice Savage, Ann Ryding Spouse Of John Ellegood I, Jane Harvey, and had children including Alice Thornton, Anne Thornton, Anthony Thornton, Col Francis Thornton Ii, Elizabeth Thornton, Margaret Thornton, Mark Thornton, Martha Thornton, Peter Presley Thornton, William Thornton. Col. Francis Thornton passed away in 1726 in St. Paul's Parish, King George, Virginia.

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Biography

  • In 1651, Col. Francis Thornton entered the world in Petsworth, Gloucester, Virginia, USA, born to William Thornton Iii And Elizabeth Rowland.
  • Col. Francis Thornton married Alice Savage, Ann Ryding Spouse Of John Ellegood I, Jane Harvey, and had children including Alice Thornton, Anne Thornton, Anthony Thornton, Col Francis Thornton Ii, Elizabeth Thornton, Margaret Thornton, Mark Thornton, Martha Thornton, Peter Presley Thornton, William Thornton.
  • Col. Francis Thornton passed away in 1726 in St. Paul's Parish, King George, Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

William III
1620–1709
Birth Location: "The Hills", Stonegrave, Yorkshire, England
WI
Elizabeth Rowland
1627–1699
Birth Location: Lunenburg, Richmond Co., Virginia
ER

Spouses(s)

Alice Savage
1651–1695
Birth Location: Savage Neck, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
AS
Ann I
1672–1752
Birth Location: probably Northhampton Co., Virginia
AI
Jane Harvey
1651–1717
Birth Location: Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
JH

Children(s)

Anthony Thornton
1695–1757
Birth Location: Stafford, VA, USA
AT
Col II
1682–1737
Birth Location: Stafford County, Virginia, United States of America
CI
Margaret Thornton
1678–1727
Birth Location: King George County, Virginia, United States
MT
Elizabeth Thornton
1674–1732
Birth Location: Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA
ET
Peter Thornton
1680–1750
Birth Location: Virginia
PT
Martha Thornton
1685–1761
Birth Location: Hanover, Virginia, United States
MT
Anne Thornton
1685–1726
Birth Location: Petsworth, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
AT
Mark Thornton
1686–1721
Birth Location: Farnham, Richmond, Virginia, United States
MT
William Thornton
1680–1743
Birth Location: Gloucester County, Virginia, USA
WT
Alice Thornton
1680–1757
Birth Location: Gloucester County, Virginia, USA
AT

Col. Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Col. Thornton
1651–1726
Birth Place: Petsworth, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Thornton III
1620–1709
"The Hills", Stonegrave, Yorkshire, England
Elizabeth Rowland
1627–1699
Lunenburg, Richmond Co., Virginia
Grandparents
William (Thornton (of) Eastcomb)
1570–1600
Yorkshire, England
Frances ((Florence)) Robinson
1600–1650
Yorkshire, England
John Rowland
1614–1653
Egham, Berkshire, England
Margaret Bayly
1615–1690
Copely Parish, Westmoreland County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Thornton
1555–1600
Barbara Westby
1540–1645
William Robinson
1575–1637
Agnes Adams
1581–1639
John Jr
1575–1652
Scollis Pemberton
1594–1670
Rev. Bayly
1573–1631
Lady Bagenal
1587–1633
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sir Hills)
1498–1566
Lady Lavier
1498–1560
Ralph Westby
1519–1602
Anne Wyrall
1519–1602
Robert Robinson
1551–1616
Margaret (Steele)
1554–1616
William Adams
1558–1607
Joane Pettet
1550–1596
Thomas Rowland
1550–1575
Ann Smythe
1553–1601
Edward Pemberton
1568–1617
Anne Colles
1580–1617
William (Bayly)
1535–1575
Lady (Woolfrey)
1530–1610
Sir Bagenal
1556–1598
Eleanor Savage
1556–1625

Col. Thornton's Descendants

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Col. (Francis) Thornton (5 Nov 1651–BEF 7 OCT 1726) m. Alice Savage (15 Nov 1651–5 Jun 1695) m. Ann (Ryding, Spouse of John Ellegood) I (about 1672–after 1752) m. Jane Harvey (1651–23 Jan 1717)
  1. 1. Anthony Thornton 1695–1757 m. Winifred Presley 1692–1740
    1. 1. Peter Thornton 1734–1769
    2. 2. Judith (Presley) Thornton 1731–1783
    3. 3. Winifred Thornton 1729–1765
    4. 4. Anthony (Thornton) Jr. 1727–1782 m. Susannah Fitzhugh 1732–1795 m. Sarah Taliaferro 1728–1759
      1. 1. Henry (Francis) Thornton 1765–1830 m. Ann (Rose) Fitzhugh 1769–1808
        1. 1. John Thornton 1784–1893
        2. 2. Susan Thornton 1781–1833
        3. 3. "Maria" (Anna Marie) Thornton 1785–1798
        4. 4. Henry Thornton 1800– m. Margarett ("Peggy") Kitchens 1605–1886
        5. 5. Ann (Rose) Thornton 1798–1866
        6. 6. Anthony Thornton 1796– m. Nancy (Lee) Barrett 1787–1848
        7. 7. Harriett (Elizabeth) Thornton 1789–1879 m. John Conway 1787–1865
      2. 2. Thomas (Griffin) Thornton 1775–1830
      3. 3. John Thornton 1771–1775
      4. 4. William Thornton 1767–1783
      5. 5. Rebecca Thornton 1765–
      6. 6. Judith (Presley) Thornton 1750–1798 m. Aylett (Buckner Buckner) I 1745–1807
        1. 1. Richard (Aylett Buckner) I 1763–1847 m. Elizabeth Lewis 1791–1868
        2. 2. Anthony Buckner 1788–
        3. 3. John (Y) Buckner 1786–
        4. 4. Laura (Lightfoot) Buckner 1773–
        5. 5. Thornton Buckner 1778–1836
    5. 5. Presley Thornton 1721–1769
    6. 6. Elizabeth Thornton 1684–1708
  2. 2. Col (Francis Thornton) II 1682–1737 m. Mary (Taliaferro (wife of Francis Thornton Jr.) (Colonel)) 1685–1726
    1. 1. Lydia Thornton 1723–1779 m. Thomas Watts 1720–1769
      1. 1. Francis Watts 1752–1787 m. Sarah ("Sally") Foley 1750–1815
        1. 1. Susannah ("Sukey") Watts 1779–1855 m. Jeremiah (Jerry) Strother 1772–1825
        2. 2. Edith Watts 1779–1840
      2. 2. Bennett Watts 1751–1825
      3. 3. John Watts 1765–1796
      4. 4. Margaret Watts 1749–1755
      5. 5. Mary Watts 1759–1850
      6. 6. Mason Watts 1765–1850
      7. 7. Sarah Watts 1745–1837
      8. 8. Thomas Watts 1746–1798
    2. 2. Elizabeth (Jane) Thornton 1700–1767
    3. 3. Col (Francis Thornton) III 1714–1749 m. Frances Gregory 1720–1790
      1. 1. Mildred Thornton 1736–1804
      2. 2. Mary Thornton 1743–1802
      3. 3. Capt. (Francis Thornton) IV 1734–1795 m. Anne (Innis) Thompson 1744–1795
        1. 1. Dorothea ("Dolly") Thornton 1770–1813
        2. 2. Elizabeth Thornton 1765–1810
        3. 3. Mildred Thornton 1761–1806
        4. 4. Mary Thornton 1773–1850
        5. 5. Capt. (Francis Thornton) V 1767–1836 m. Sarah ("Sally") Innes 1776–1807
        6. 6. Frances Thornton 1760–1818
        7. 7. Anne Thornton 1776–
      4. 4. Col. (William) Thornton 1742–1818 m. Martha Stuart 1754–1812
        1. 1. Dr. (Philip) Thornton 1788–1853 m. Ellen Monroe-Bankhead 1794–1875 m. Caroline Homassel 1795–1876
        2. 2. Stuart (Gibbons) Thornton 1794–1868 m. Mary (Frances Adeline) Stuart 1800–1849
        3. 3. Francis (Gregory) Thornton 1787–1828
        4. 4. Lt (Gen. William Thornton) II 1776–1807
        5. 5. Martha ("Pasty") Thornton 1777–1861
        6. 6. John Thornton 1790–1870
        7. 7. Howard Thornton 1789–
        8. 8. Lucy Thornton 1780–
        9. 9. Dr. (George Alexander) Thornton 1782–1818
        10. 10. Maria Thornton 1795–1834
      5. 5. Elizabeth Thornton 1749–1774
      6. 6. John ("Spotswood") Thornton 1745–1822
      7. 7. George (Washington) Thornton 1752–1781
    4. 4. William (Montpelier) Thornton 1705–1708
    5. 5. Sarah Thornton 1708–1793 m. Thomas Slaughter 1704–1746
      1. 1. Robert Slaughter 1749–1832
      2. 2. Frances Slaughter 1740–
      3. 3. Lucy (Thornton) Slaughter 1739–1832 m. Jesse Slaughter 1746–1824 m. Benjamin Robinson 1727–1773
        1. 1. Jesse Slaughter 1763–1824
        2. 2. Mary Slaughter 1765–1830
        3. 3. Benjamin Robinson 1757–1795
      4. 4. Catherine (Stacey) Slaughter 1739–1832
      5. 5. Sarah Slaughter 1760–1797
      6. 6. Thomas Slaughter 1737–1811 m. Mary Buckner 1742–1810 m. Lucy Doniphan 1764–1804 m. Lucretia Doniphan 1760–1787
        1. 1. Lucy (Thornton) Slaughter 1770–1820
        2. 2. Alice (Savage) Slaughter 1790–1830
        3. 3. Sarah Slaughter 1760–1797
      7. 7. Elizabeth Slaughter 1735–1797
    6. 6. Rowland Thornton 1725–1768
    7. 7. Alice Thornton 1722–1739 m. James Taylor 1703–1784 m. Lawrence Catlett 1681–1724 m. John (Lewis) FitzHugh 1727–1809
      1. 1. Charity Taylor 1739–1833
      2. 2. Francis Taylor 1730–1769
      3. 3. William (Francis) Taylor 1730–1770
      4. 4. Alice (Mand) Taylor 1730–1773
      5. 5. Ann Taylor 1729–1806
      6. 6. Elizabeth Taylor 1729–1812
      7. 7. Moses Taylor 1729–1819
      8. 8. James (Thornton) Taylor 1732–1814
      9. 9. Shadrack Taylor 1728–1802
      10. 10. Esther Taylor 1738–1810
      11. 11. Ann (Rose) Fitzhugh 1769–1808 m. Henry (Francis) Thornton 1765–1830
      12. 12. Craddock Taylor 1734–1776
      13. 13. Comfort Taylor 1735–1810
      14. 14. Aaron Taylor 1731–
      15. 15. Teackel Taylor 1732–1802
    8. 8. Mary Thornton 1708–1757
    9. 9. Lucy (Eliza) Thornton 1723–1724
    10. 10. Nicholas Thornton 1736–1772
    11. 11. William Thornton 1717–1790 m. Jane Clack 1721–1792
      1. 1. Sterling (Clack) Thornton 1753–1831
      2. 2. Mary Thornton 1749–1749
      3. 3. Elizabeth Thornton 1745–1746
      4. 4. Reuben Thornton 1756–1800
      5. 5. Ann (Sterling) Thornton 1758–
      6. 6. Peter (Presley) Thornton 1765–1856 m. Mary (Elizabeth) McCulloch 1771–1851
        1. 1. James (Francis) Thornton 1807–1876
        2. 2. Jane (Clack) Thornton 1798–1863 m. William (C) Hannah 1796–1837
        3. 3. Isabella (McCullough) Thornton 1800–1849
        4. 4. Roderick (McCulloch) Thornton 1796–1842
        5. 5. Elizabeth (Horsley) Thornton 1793–1849
        6. 6. William (Sterling) Thornton 1794–1805
        7. 7. Mary (Jones) Thornton 1802–1823
        8. 8. Belinda (Ann) Thornton 1811–1835
        9. 9. Robert (Horsley) Thornton 1809–1893
        10. 10. Peter (Presley) Thornton 1805–1836
      7. 7. Jane Thornton 1763–
      8. 8. John Thornton 1744–1822
      9. 9. Phillip (Michael) Thornton 1751–1778
      10. 10. James Thornton 1743–1834
      11. 11. Mary Thornton 1760–
      12. 12. David Thornton 1743–
      13. 13. William (Mason) Thornton 1751–1821
      14. 14. Francis Thornton 1747–1746 m. Sarah Lacy 1732–1786
        1. 1. James Thornton 1770–1840 m. Sarah (Bailey) Hawkins 1772–1840
    12. 12. John (Thornton) Col. 1706–1779
    13. 13. Sarah Thornton 1719–
    14. 14. Lucy Thornton 1735–1781
    15. 15. Anne Thornton 1715–1762
    16. 16. Margaret Thornton 1713–1740
    17. 17. Francis Thornton 1740–1795
    18. 18. Francis Thornton 1727–1775
    19. 19. Anthony Thornton 1716–1782
    20. 20. Mildred Thornton 1721–1778 m. Thomas Walker 1715–1794 m. Nicholas (Meriwether) III 1699–1739
      1. 1. Elizabeth (Betty) Walker 1743–1832
      2. 2. Susannah ("Suckey" Thornton) Walker 1747–1808
      3. 3. John (Walker (Senator &) Colonel) 1744–1809
      4. 4. Lucy Walker 1751–1800
      5. 5. Thomas (Walker) Sr. 1749–1809
      6. 6. Sarah Walker 1758–1783
      7. 7. Elizabeth (Simms) Walker 1753–1792
      8. 8. Reuben Walker 1762–1765
      9. 9. Mary (Peachy) Walker 1742–1824
      10. 10. Mildred Walker 1755–1790
      11. 11. Col (Francis) Walker 1764–1806
      12. 12. Edmund Walker 1758–1775
      13. 13. Martha Walker 1760–1829
      14. 14. Hugh Walker 1740–1800
      15. 15. Jane (Susannah) Walker 1772–1815
      16. 16. Charles (Samuel) Walker 1754–
      17. 17. Willis ("William" Henry) Walker 1757–1818
      18. 18. Lt. (Solomon Miles) Walker 1755–1837
      19. 19. Mildred (Thornton) Meriwether 1739–1764
    21. 21. Hon. (Peter Presley) Thornton 1736–1812
    22. 22. Reuben Thornton 1710–1768 m. Elizabeth Gregory 1714–1796
      1. 1. Mary Thornton 1743–1818
      2. 2. Elizabeth Thornton 1740–1818
      3. 3. Mildred Thornton 1739–1804
    23. 23. Elizabeth Thornton 1713–1774 m. Thomas Meriwether 1714–1756
      1. 1. Mary Meriwether 1742–1800
      2. 2. Francis Meriweather 1737–1803
      3. 3. David Meriwether 1739–1806
      4. 4. Elizabeth Meriwether 1744–1812
      5. 5. Mildred (Thornton) Meriwether 1753–1826
      6. 6. Anne Meriwether 1750–1782
      7. 7. Lucy Meriwether 1751–1837
      8. 8. Nicholas Meriwether 1736–1772
      9. 9. Sarah Meriwether 1746–
      10. 10. Thomas Meriwether 1755–1755
    24. 24. John Thornton 1715–
    25. 25. Alice (Thorton) (Taylor) 1707–1739
    26. 26. Ann Thornton 1703–1764
  3. 3. Margaret Thornton 1678–1727 m. William Strother 1665–1726 m. Sir (Robert Rogers) II 1679–1745 m. Thomas Catlett 1707–1739
    1. 1. William (Dabney) Strother 1696–1732 m. Margaret Watts 1700–1755
      1. 1. Margaret Strother 1725–1786 m. John (Robins) Jr 1720–1792
        1. 1. John Robbins 1748–1815
        2. 2. Reuben Robbins 1752–1833
        3. 3. Lucy Robbins 1755–1787
        4. 4. Mary Robbins 1758–1835
        5. 5. William Robins 1745–1862
        6. 6. Thomas Robins 1750–1819
        7. 7. Brintnal Robins 1756–1833
      2. 2. William Strother 1722–
      3. 3. Alice Strother 1719–1739
      4. 4. Elizabeth Strother 1721–1752
      5. 5. Anne Strother 1723–
      6. 6. Margaret Strother 1726–1822 m. John ("The Clerk") Madison 1723–1801
        1. 1. Elizabeth Madison 1755–
      7. 7. Jane Strother 1732–1820 m. Thomas Lewis 1718–1719
        1. 1. Anne Lewis 1767–1795
        2. 2. Frances (Lynn) Lewis 1763–1845 m. William (Layton) Yancey 1754–1813
        3. 3. Mary Lewis 1762–1829 m. Major (John) McElhaney 1751–1829
        4. 4. Charles Lewis 1772–1832 m. Anne Hance 1762–1840
        5. 5. Thomas Lewis 1740–1826 m. Mary Bandy 1748–
        6. 6. Margaret (Ann) Lewis 1760–1834 m. Joseph Collard 1750–1812
        7. 7. Elizabeth Lewis 1765–1855 m. Thomas (Meriwether) Gilmer 1763–1817
        8. 8. Sophia Lewis 1775–1860
        9. 9. William (Benjamin) Lewis 1761–1842
        10. 10. Captain (John) Lewis 1749–1788
        11. 11. Agatha Lewis 1751–1836
        12. 12. Jane Lewis 1755–1790
        13. 13. Andrew Lewis 1757–1810
        14. 14. Thomas Lewis 1755–1849
      8. 8. Dorothy Strother 1716–1790
      9. 9. Margaret Strother 1724–1727
    2. 2. Elizabeth Strother 1699–
    3. 3. Francis (Thornton Strother) Sr 1700–1752 m. Susannah Dabney 1700–1752
      1. 1. Capt. (John Dabney) Strother 1721–1795 m. Mary (Willis) Wade 1723–1802
        1. 1. Mary (Wade) Strother 1752–1847 m. Charles (H) Browning 1746–1839
        2. 2. Nancy (Anne) Strother 1750–1788
        3. 3. Elizabeth Strother 1758–1823
        4. 4. Sarah (Sally) Strother 1754–1820
        5. 5. Susannah (Dabney) Strother 1744–1795
        6. 6. Joseph Strother 1742–1813
        7. 7. Lucy Strother 1752–1836
        8. 8. Anne Strother 1750–1788
        9. 9. Mildred Strother 1760–1823
        10. 10. John Strother 1750–1810
      2. 2. Anthony Strother 1710–1765
      3. 3. Mary (Wade) Strother 1724–1810
      4. 4. Elizabeth Strother 1726–1789
      5. 5. Lt. (Francis Strother) Jr 1729–1777
      6. 6. George Strother 1732–1767
      7. 7. Joseph Strother 1742–
      8. 8. Bethland Strother 1726–1820
      9. 9. Elizabeth Strother 1738–1845 m. James (Taylor) Gaines 1742–1829
        1. 1. Elizabeth Gaines 1769–1820
        2. 2. Agnes Gaines 1780–1816
        3. 3. Edmund (Pendleton) Gaines 1777–1849 m. Barbara (Grainger) Blount 1792–1836 m. Myra Clark 1806–1885 m. Frances Toulman 1788–1804
        4. 4. Dr. (George) Strother-Gaines 1784–1873 m. Ann (Lawrence) Gaines 1788–1868
        5. 5. James (Taylor) Gaines 1775–1821
        6. 6. Behethland Gaines 1778–1865 m. James Lyon 1778–1858
        7. 7. Martha ((Patsy)) Washington-Gaines 1787–1851
        8. 8. Nancy (Ann) Gaines 1782–1824
        9. 9. Francis (Henry) Gaines 1773–1824
        10. 10. Margaret (Frances) Gaines 1762–1805
        11. 11. Lucy Gaines 1771–1834
        12. 12. Sarah Gaines 1789–1870
        13. 13. Susannah (Dabney) Gaines 1767–1830
        14. 14. Frances Gaines 1770–1787
      10. 10. Mary Strother 1733–
      11. 11. William Strother 1726–1808 m. Sarah (Bailey) Pannill 1720–1774 m. Ann Kavenaugh 1733–1808 m. Sarah (Bailey) Pannill 1730–1774
        1. 1. Joseph Strother 1764–
        2. 2. Frances (Banks) Strother 1766–
        3. 3. William (Dabney Strother) Jr 1756–1781 m. Margaret Thornton 1753–
        4. 4. Jeremiah Strother 1779–1832
        5. 5. Mercy (Holland) Strother 1741–1845
        6. 6. Moses Strother 1754–1781
        7. 7. Elizabeth Strother 1758–1823
        8. 8. Alice Strother 1732–1775
        9. 9. David Strother 1768–
        10. 10. Jane Strother 1765–1855
        11. 11. Melinda Strother 1770–1833 m. William Strother 1776–1840
        12. 12. Susannah ("Susan") Strother 1753–1832 m. Moses (Hawkins) I 1750–1819 m. Thomas Coleman 1752–1828
        13. 13. Sarah (Dabney) Strother 1760–1822 m. Lt (Col Richard Lee) Taylor 1744–1826
      12. 12. Susannah (Dabney "Susan") Strother 1745–1811 m. Thomas (William) Gaines 1738–1811
        1. 1. George (Washington) Gaines 1787–1862
        2. 2. Francis (Thornton) Gaines 1789–1841
        3. 3. Frances (Henry) Gaines 1783–1860
        4. 4. Henry (Pendleton) Gaines 1779–1865
        5. 5. Phillip (Pendleton) Gaines 1777–1816
        6. 6. Richard (Thomas (James)) Gaines 1776–1856 m. Isabella Christian 1776–1785 m. Katherine (J. Vincent) Gaines 1785–1842 m. Susannah Norris 1798–1851
        7. 7. Major (William Dabney) Gaines 1774–1858
        8. 8. Susannah (Dabney) Gaines 1785–1860
        9. 9. James (Strother) Gaines 1769–1823
        10. 10. Sally Gaines 1782–1864 m. John (Thomas Stone) Sr. 1779–1859
        11. 11. Catherine ('Kitty') Gaines 1778–1833
        12. 12. Gabriel Gaines 1781–1832
        13. 13. Elizabeth (Strother) Gaines 1772–1824 m. Samuel Moore 1764–1883
        14. 14. Ezekiel Gaines 1789–1846
        15. 15. Mary ('Polly') Gaines 1765–1830
        16. 16. Lucy Gaines 1765–
        17. 17. Martha (Patty) Gaines 1762–1826
        18. 18. Davis Gaines 1765–
      13. 13. Margaret Strother 1722–1815
      14. 14. Mary (Wade) Strother-Browning 1752–1847
      15. 15. Robert Strother 1735–1801 m. Elizabeth Dillard 1746–1790
        1. 1. Elizabeth ((Betsy)) Strother 1784–1867
        2. 2. Sally Strother 1754–
        3. 3. Nancy Strother 1780–
        4. 4. Nelly Strother 1782–1837
        5. 5. John (Dabney) Strother 1771–1850
        6. 6. Thornton Strother 1790–
        7. 7. Benjamin Strother 1776–
      16. 16. Agatha Strother 1725–1822 m. Col (John) Madison 1719–1783
        1. 1. Roland Madison 1753–1798
      17. 17. Anthony Strother 1725–1800
      18. 18. Sarah (Anne) Strother 1745–1820
    4. 4. John Strother 1702–
    5. 5. Benjamin Strother 1706–1789
    6. 6. Alice Strother 1710–1756
    7. 7. Margaret Strother 1707–
    8. 8. George Strother 1712–
    9. 9. Ann Strother 1712–
    10. 10. Joseph (R.) Rogers 1690–1750
    11. 11. Anthony Strother 1710–1765
    12. 12. Anne Strother 1723–1830
    13. 13. Mary Strother 1708–
    14. 14. Sarah Strother 1702–
    15. 15. William Strother 1726–1808
  4. 4. Elizabeth Thornton 1674–1732 m. Jonathan Gibson 1668–1729 m. Edwin Conway 1653–1840 m. Col. (James) Taylor 1673–1729
    1. 1. Rachel Gibson 1717–1761 m. Col. (George) Taylor 1711–1792
      1. 1. James (Gibson) Taylor 1738–1807 m. Anne Pendleton 1749–1815
        1. 1. John (Gibson) Taylor 1786–1829 m. Elizabeth (Lee) Lloyd 1792–1845
        2. 2. John (Lewis) Taylor 1769–
        3. 3. Nathaniel (Pendleton) Taylor 1790–1849
        4. 4. Ann (Pendleton) Taylor 1779–1809
        5. 5. Mary (Jane Pendleton) Taylor 1769–1851
        6. 6. James Taylor 1773–1851
        7. 7. Elizabeth (Gibson) Taylor 1768–1843
        8. 8. Nancy (Gibson) Taylor 1780–
      2. 2. Lt. (Jonathan Gibson) Taylor 1742–1803 m. Nancy (Ann) Berry 1749–1808
        1. 1. Elizabeth (W.) Taylor 1795–1864 m. Dr (Samuel Davis) Martin 1791–1881
        2. 2. William (Berry) Taylor 1765–1836
        3. 3. Jonathan Taylor 1774–1833
        4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth) Taylor 1770–1806
        5. 5. Frances (Ann) Taylor 1775–1852
        6. 6. Susanna (Pryor) Taylor 1777–1804
        7. 7. George (Gibson) Taylor 1779–1827
        8. 8. James Taylor 1781–1782
        9. 9. Sarah Taylor 1787–1852
        10. 10. Edward (M.) Taylor 1789–1849
        11. 11. Dr. (Gibson Berry) Taylor 1793–1861
        12. 12. George Taylor 1766–1768
        13. 13. Mary Taylor 1777–1851
        14. 14. Samuel (Mitchell) Taylor 1788–1874
      3. 3. Mary Taylor 1738–1802
      4. 4. William Taylor 1746–1825
      5. 5. Francis Taylor 1747–1822
      6. 6. Dr. (Charles) Taylor 1755–1821
      7. 7. Benjamin Taylor 1759–1825
      8. 8. Reuben Taylor 1757–1824
  5. 5. Peter (Presley) Thornton 1680–1750
  6. 6. Martha Thornton 1685–1761
  7. 7. Anne Thornton 1685–1726
  8. 8. Mark Thornton 1686–1721
  9. 9. William Thornton 1680–1743 m. Frances Bernard 1680–1744
    1. 1. Thomas Thornton 1698–1762
    2. 2. William Thornton 1706–1710
    3. 3. Sara (Evynard) Thornton 1700–1757
  10. 10. Alice Thornton 1680–1757 m. Capt. (Lawrence Charles) Taliaferro 1684–1726
    1. 1. Alice Taliaferro 1701–1763
    2. 2. Francis Taliaferro 1700–1757
    3. 3. John Taliaferro 1708–1756
    4. 4. William Taliaferro 1706–1798

Col. Thornton's Timeline

15 Records

1651
5 Nov 1651
Birth of Col. Francis Thornton in Petsworth, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Petsworth, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
1651
05 Nov 1651
Birth of Col. Francis Thornton in Petsworth, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Petsworth, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
1651
5 November 1651
Birth of Col. Francis Thornton in Gloucester County, Virginia, United States of America
Gloucester County, Virginia, United States of America
1651
5 November 1651
Birth of Col. Francis Thornton in Petsworth, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Petsworth, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
1651
5 Nov 1651
Birth of Col. Francis Thornton in Petsworth, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Petsworth, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
1652
5 NOV 1652
Age 1
Birth of Col. Francis Thornton in Petsworth Parish, Gloucester, Virginia
Petsworth Parish, Gloucester, Virginia
1675
1675
Age 24
Col. Francis Thornton was married
None
1678
1678
Age 27
Col. Francis Thornton was married in Old Rappahannoch and Essex Counties
Old Rappahannoch and Essex Counties
1726
10 May 1726
Age 75
Death of Col. Francis Thornton in King George, King George, Virginia, USA
King George, King George, Virginia, USA
1726
15 Feb 1726
Age 75
Death of Col. Francis Thornton in King George, King George, Virginia, United States
King George, King George, Virginia, United States
1726
10 May 1726
Age 75
Death of Col. Francis Thornton in Stafford County, Virginia, United States of America
Stafford County, Virginia, United States of America
1726
10 May 1726
Age 75
Death of Col. Francis Thornton in Stafford County, Virginia, USA
Stafford County, Virginia, USA
1726
1726
Age 75
Death of Col. Francis Thornton in St Pauls Parish, King George, Virginia
St Pauls Parish, King George, Virginia
1726
BEF 7 OCT 1726
Age 75
Death of Col. Francis Thornton in St. Paul's Parish, King George, Virginia
St. Paul's Parish, King George, Virginia
1727
15 February 1727
Age 76
Death of Col. Francis Thornton in Gloucester, Gloucester County, Virginia, United States of America
Gloucester, Gloucester County, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Nov 1651
    Event Place: Petsworth, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] Alabama, Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M840756
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 NOV 1652
    Event Place: Petsworth Parish, Gloucester, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 05 Nov 1651
    Event Place: Petsworth, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 43.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: KLB
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 654.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: TSJ

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 November 1651
    Event Place: Gloucester County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 November 1651
    Event Place: Petsworth, Gloucester, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Nov 1651
    Event Place: Petsworth, Gloucester, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1675

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1678
    Event Place: Old Rappahannoch and Essex Counties

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Stafford, VA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: BET 1707 AND 1726
    Event Place: King George, Virgnia

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Bet. 1707–1726
    Event Place: King George, Virgnia
    Record Source: U.S. Public Records Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 May 1726
    Event Place: King George, King George, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1726
    Event Place: King George, King George, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Age:
    74

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 May 1726
    Event Place: Stafford County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 May 1726
    Event Place: Stafford County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1726
    Event Place: St Pauls Parish, King George, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 February 1727
    Event Place: Gloucester, Gloucester County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] Alabama, Surname Files Expanded, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, AL; Alabama Surname Files; Box or Film Number: M840756

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: BEF 7 OCT 1726
    Event Place: St. Paul's Parish, King George, Virginia
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