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William Earl Thornton 1642 – 1726 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1642

Birth Location: Virginia, United States

Death Date: 15 Feb 1726

Death Location: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States

Father: John Thornton

Mother: Jennet Taylor

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Thomas (Pheriby)

The story of William Earl Thornton began in 1642 in Virginia, United States, with parents John Thurstane Thornton and Jennet Taylor. Their family included Thomas Thornton (Pheriby). William Earl Thornton's life came to an end in 1726 in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States.

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Parents

John Thornton
1623 – 1714
Birth Location: Lancashire, Croston Parish, England
JT
Jennet Taylor
1627 – 1692
Birth Location: Lancashire, Croston Parish, England
JT

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Thomas (Pheriby)
1709 – 1762
Birth Location: Cane Creek M, Alamance, North Carolina, United States
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 1642
    Event Place: Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Year: Bet. 1687–1729

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 15 Feb 1726
    Event Place: Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
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