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Elizabeth Thornton 1674–1732 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 January 1674

Birth Location: Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 2 Dec 1732

Death Location: King George County, Virginia, USA

Father: Col. Thornton

Mother: Alice Savage

Spouse(s): Jonathan Gibson, Edwin Conway, Col. Taylor

Children(s): Rachel Gibson

The story of Elizabeth Thornton began in 1674 in Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth Thornton married Col James Taylor, Edwin Conway, Jonathan Gibson, and had children including Rachel Gibson. Elizabeth Thornton passed away in 1732 in King George County, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Elizabeth Thornton began in 1674 in Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA.
  • Elizabeth Thornton married Col James Taylor, Edwin Conway, Jonathan Gibson, and had children including Rachel Gibson.
  • Elizabeth Thornton passed away in 1732 in King George County, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Col. Thornton
1651–1726
Birth Location: Petsworth, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
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Alice Savage
1651–1695
Birth Location: Savage Neck, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Jonathan Gibson
1668–1729
Birth Location: High Knipe, Bampton, Westmoreland, England
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Edwin Conway
1653–1840
Birth Location: Lancaster County, Virginia
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Col. Taylor
1673–1729
Birth Location: New Kent, VA
CT

Children(s)

Rachel Gibson
1717–1761
Birth Location: Rapidan, Orange, VA
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Elizabeth Thornton's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Thornton
1674–1732
Birth Place: Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Col. Francis Thornton
1651–1726
Petsworth, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Alice Savage
1651–1695
Savage Neck, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
William (Thornton) III
1620–1709
"The Hills", Stonegrave, Yorkshire, England
Elizabeth Rowland
1627–1699
Lunenburg, Richmond Co., Virginia
Capt. (Anthony) Savage
1605–1695
Gloucester, Richmond, Virginia, USA
Alice Stafford
1610–1700
Wickenby, Lincolnshire, England
Great-Grandparents
William Eastcomb)
1570–1600
Frances Robinson
1600–1650
John Rowland
1614–1653
Margaret Bayly
1615–1690
Walter Broadway
1558–1616
Lady Hall
1560–1605
Sir Buckingham)
1580–1669
Lady Eyre
1588–1680
2nd-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
Leslie Savage
1535–1561
Anne Sheldon
1532–1607
Edward Stafford
1535–1603
Mary Stanley
1538–1609
Sir Eyre
1547–1608
Elizabeth Reresby
1550–1556

Elizabeth Thornton's Descendants

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Elizabeth Thornton (3 January 1674–2 Dec 1732) m. Jonathan Gibson (26 DEC 1668–5 DEC 1729) m. Edwin Conway (1653–1840) m. Col. (James) Taylor (14 Mar 1673–26 Jun 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
        1. 1. Sallie (Strother) Taylor 1816–1888 m. Lt (Col William Robards) Jouett 1795–1852
        2. 2. Sarah (Strother) Jouett 1814–1888 m. Lt (Col William Robards) Jouett 1795–1852
        3. 3. Ann (Pendleton) Taylor 1813–1898 m. Frederick (Gieger) Edwards 1806–1871
        4. 4. Richard (Hancock) Taylor 1816–1893 m. Margaret Taylor 1824–
        5. 5. Peter Taylor 1801–
        6. 6. Virginia Taylor 1818–1906
        7. 7. Emily (Allison Elizabeth) McLaws 1824–1890
        8. 8. John (Gibson) Taylor 1828–1862
        9. 9. Elizabeth (MacKall) Taylor 1826–1887
        10. 10. Josephine (Pannill) Taylor 1820–1860
        11. 11. Margaret (Lewis) Taylor 1823–1901
      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
        1. 1. Sarah (Ann) Martin 1816–1884
        2. 2. Elizabeth (Lewis) Martin 1818–
        3. 3. Samuel (Taylor) Martin 1819–1904
        4. 4. James (Gibson) Martin 1821–1909
        5. 5. William (Jonathan) Martin 1823–1825
        6. 6. Mildred (Catherine) Martin 1827–
        7. 7. Charles (Thomas) Martin 1829–1833
        8. 8. Mary (Susan) Martin 1824–1845
        9. 9. Francis (Robert) Martin 1831–1868
        10. 10. John (Snyder) Martin 1813–1827
        11. 11. Dr. (George Taylor) Martin 1814–1850
      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

Elizabeth Thornton's Timeline

7 Records

1672
1672
Birth of Elizabeth Thornton in Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA
Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA
1674
03 Jan 1674
Birth of Elizabeth Thornton in Petsworth Parish, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Petsworth Parish, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
1674
3 January 1674
Birth of Elizabeth Thornton in Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA
Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA
1732
2 DEC 1732
Age 58
Death of Elizabeth Thornton in King George County, Virginia, USA
King George County, Virginia, USA
1732
02 Dec 1732
Age 58
Death of Elizabeth Thornton in King George, Virginia, USA
King George, Virginia, USA
1732
2 December 1732
Age 58
Death of Elizabeth Thornton in King George County, Virginia, USA
King George County, Virginia, USA
1732
2 Dec 1732
Age 58
Death of Elizabeth Thornton in King George County, Virginia, USA
King George County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1672
    Event Place: Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 Jan 1674
    Event Place: Petsworth Parish, Gloucester, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 January 1674
    Event Place: Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 03 Mar 1698
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia
    Record Source: Age:
    24

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 MAR 1698
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: U.S. Public Records Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 DEC 1732
    Event Place: King George County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Dec 1732
    Event Place: King George, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Age:
    58

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 December 1732
    Event Place: King George County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Dec 1732
    Event Place: King George County, Virginia, USA
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