The Dishman Family of Virginia
Including Descendants of Samuel Duchemin (Dishman), Virginia colonist
Thomas Ammon1
M, #2603
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 24 Jan 1733/34 | Thomas Ammon married Sarah Edrington, daughter of Christopher Edrington and Mary, on 24 Jan 1733/34 in Virginia, United States.1 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Information
- Last Edited: 10 Nov 2015 00:00:00
Citations
- [S375] Headley, Robert K., Married Well and Often, Marriages of the Northern Neck of Virginia 1649-1800, (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2003). p.15, Thomas Ammon and Sarah Edrington, 24 Jan 1733/34.
Francis Thornton1
M, #2604, b. abt 1729, d. abt 1767
Parents
- Father: Rowland Thornton (b. 1 Aug 1685, d. abt Feb 1741/42)
- Mother: Elizabeth Catlett (b. 1689, d. abt 1751)
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | Abt 1729 | ~0 | Francis Thornton was born abt 1729.2 |
| Death | Abt 1767 | ~38 | He died abt 1767 in King George County, Virginia, United States.3 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Will | 21 Sep 1741 | 4 |
| Will | 2 Sep 1748 | 5 |
Other Information
- Appears on Lists: Recent Changes
- Relationships: 2nd great-granduncle of Bettie Bell Grigsby
4th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman - Last Edited: 6 Jun 2024 21:50:40
Citations
- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, King George County Virginia Will Book A-1 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, (Fredericksburg, Virginia: George H. S. King, 1978; reprint Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1986). pp. 109-100, will of Rowland Thornton dated 21 Sep 1741, probated 5 Mar 1741/42, recorded Will Book A-1 pp.147-149, names wife Elizabeth Catlett, son Francis, daughters Elizabeth and Alcey Thornton, father-in0law Colonel John Catlett, brother Anthony Thornton.
- [S33] Assumption of this researcher: Assume birth within a few years of sister Alice (Alcey.)
- [S576] Barnes, Robert and Catherine, Indexers, Genealogies of Virginia Families from the William and Mary College Quarterly Historical Magazine, Vol V (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1982). The Thornton Family, W.G. Stanard, p. 29, 33, Francis Thornton, d. 1767 in King George Co., wife Elizabeth.
- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, King George Co Will Book A-1, pp. 109-100, will of Rowland Thornton dated 21 Sep 1741, probated 5 Mar 1741/42, recorded Will Book A-1 pp.147-149, names wife Elizabeth Catlett, son Francis, daughters Elizabeth and Alcey Thornton, father-in-law Colonel John Catlett, brother Anthony Thornton.
- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, King George Co Will Book A-1, pp. 204-205, will of Elizabeth Thornton dated 2 Sep 1748, probated 5 Sep 1751, recorded Will Book A-1 pp.264-265, names son Francis Thornton, daughter Elizabeth Thornton, daughter, Alce Fitzhugh, son-in-law John Fitzhugh, grandsons William and Francis Thornton.
Elizabeth Thornton1
F, #2605, b. abt 1729
Parents
- Father: Rowland Thornton (b. 1 Aug 1685, d. abt Feb 1741/42)
- Mother: Elizabeth Catlett (b. 1689, d. abt 1751)
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | Abt 1729 | ~0 | Elizabeth Thornton was born abt 1729.2 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Will | 21 Sep 1741 | Elizabeth Thornton was named as an heir in the will of Rowland Thornton on 21 Sep 1741 in King George County, Virginia, United States, together with Elizabeth Catlett and Alcey Thornton.3 |
| Will | 2 Sep 1748 | She was named as an heir in the will of Elizabeth Catlett on 2 Sep 1748 in King George County, Virginia, United States, together with Alcey Thornton.4 |
Other Information
- Relationships: 2nd great-grandaunt of Bettie Bell Grigsby
4th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman - Last Edited: 17 Jul 2021 00:00:00
Citations
- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, King George County Virginia Will Book A-1 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, (Fredericksburg, Virginia: George H. S. King, 1978; reprint Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1986). pp. 109-100, will of Rowland Thornton dated 21 Sep 1741, probated 5 Mar 1741/42, recorded Will Book A-1 pp.147-149, names wife Elizabeth Catlett, son Francis, daughters Elizabeth and Alcey Thornton, father-in0law Colonel John Catlett, brother Anthony Thornton.
- [S33] Assumption of this researcher: Assume birth within a few years of sister Alice (Alcey.)
- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, King George Co Will Book A-1, pp. 109-100, will of Rowland Thornton dated 21 Sep 1741, probated 5 Mar 1741/42, recorded Will Book A-1 pp.147-149, names wife Elizabeth Catlett, son Francis, daughters Elizabeth and Alcey Thornton, father-in-law Colonel John Catlett, brother Anthony Thornton.
- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, King George Co Will Book A-1, pp. 204-205, will of Elizabeth Thornton dated 2 Sep 1748, probated 5 Sep 1751, recorded Will Book A-1 pp.264-265, names son Francis Thornton, daughter Elizabeth Thornton, daughter, Alce Fitzhugh, son-in-law John Fitzhugh, grandsons William and Francis Thornton.
Colonel John Catlett1
M, #2606
Child
- Elizabeth Catlett+ (b. 1689, d. abt 1751)
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Will | 21 Sep 1741 | 1 |
Other Information
- Appears in Charts: Ancestors of Betty Bell Grigsby
- Relationships: 4th great-grandfather of Bettie Bell Grigsby
6th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman - Last Edited: 15 Nov 2015 00:00:00
Citations
- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, King George County Virginia Will Book A-1 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, (Fredericksburg, Virginia: George H. S. King, 1978; reprint Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1986). pp. 109-100, will of Rowland Thornton dated 21 Sep 1741, probated 5 Mar 1741/42, recorded Will Book A-1 pp.147-149, names wife Elizabeth Catlett, son Francis, daughters Elizabeth and Alcey Thornton, father-in-law Colonel John Catlett, brother Anthony Thornton.
Francis Thornton, Sr1
M, #2607, b. 5 Nov 1651, d. abt Sep 1726
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 5 Nov 1651 | 0 | Francis Thornton, Sr, was born on 5 Nov 1651 in Gloucester County, the Colony of Virginia, America.2,3 |
| Marriage | 13 Apr 1674 | 22 | He married Alice Savage, daughter of Anthony Savage, on 13 Apr 1674 in the Colony of Virginia, America.4,2 |
| Marriage | Bef 1706 | He married Jane bef 1706.3 | |
| Marriage | He married Ann.1 | ||
| Death | Abt Sep 1726 | ~74 | He died abt Sep 1726 in King George County, Virginia, United States.1 |
Children with Alice Savage
- Elizabeth Thornton+ (b. 3 Jan 1674/75)
- Margaret Thornton (b. 2 Apr 1678)
William Thornton (b. 14 Dec 1680)- Sarah Thornton (b. 14 Dec 1680)
- Francis Thornton, Jr (b. 4 Jan 1682)
- Rowland Thornton+ (b. 1 Aug 1685, d. abt Feb 1741/42)
- Ann Thornton (b. 22 Mar 1689/90)
- Anthony Thornton (b. 27 Sep 1691)
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Deed-Land | 20 Nov 1678 | Francis Thornton, Sr, and Alice Savage received 300 acres in Old Rappahannock County, the Colony of Virginia, America, from Anthony Savage on 20 Nov 1678.4 |
| Will | 10 May 1726 | He made a will on 10 May 1726 in King George County, Virginia, United States. William Thornton, Francis Thornton, Jr, Anthony Thornton, Elizabeth Thornton, Sarah Thornton, Margaret Thornton, Rowland Thornton, and Francis Conway were named as heirs.1 |
| Probate | 7 Oct 1726 | His estate was probated on 7 Oct 1726 in King George County, Virginia, United States.1 |
Other Information
- Appears in Charts: Ancestors of Betty Bell Grigsby
- Appears on Lists: Recent Changes
- Relationships: 4th great-grandfather of Bettie Bell Grigsby
6th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman - Last Edited: 6 Jun 2024 21:50:40
Citations
- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, King George County Virginia Will Book A-1 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, (Fredericksburg, Virginia: George H. S. King, 1978; reprint Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1986). pp. 35-37, will of Francis Thornton dated10 May 1726, probated 7 Oct 1726, recorded Will Book A-1 pp.48-51, heirs wife Ann Thornton, eldest son William, sons Francis, Rowland, and Anthony, daughters Elizabeth Gibson, Sarah Taliaferro, Margaret Strother, grandson Francis Conway, stepson George Riding, stepdaughter Margaret Riding.
- [S610] Francis Thornton Family, transcript of bible record, King, George H. S., From 1651 to 1758, Mss6:4 T3975:1, https://virginiahistory.org/, "Ye birth of Frans Thornton Sanier borne ye 5th day November 1651 married ye 13 of Aperell, it being a Munday: 1674.".
- [S576] Barnes, Robert and Catherine, Indexers, Genealogies of Virginia Families from the William and Mary College Quarterly Historical Magazine, Vol V (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1982). The Thornton Family, W.G. Stanard, Francis Thornton, b. 5 Nov 1651 in Glouster Co., Virginia, settled in Stafford Co. before 1700, m. 1st Alice Savage, m. 2nd Jane (widow of John Harvey), no issue.
- [S579] Old Rappahannock County Deed & Will Book: 6, pp. 211-212, 20 Nov 1678, Anthony Savage to son-in-law Francis Thornton and his wife Alice, 300 acres, land was a gift, also name grandaughter Margaret Thornton, County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia, United States.
Ann1
F, #2608
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Ann was also known as Ann Thornton.1 | ||
| Name | She was also known as Ann Riding.1 | ||
| Marriage | She married Riding.1 | ||
| Marriage | She married Francis Thornton, Sr.1 |
Children with Riding (d. bef 1726)
- George Riding
- Margaret Riding
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Will | 10 May 1726 | 1 |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 15 Nov 2015 00:00:00
Citations
- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, King George County Virginia Will Book A-1 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, (Fredericksburg, Virginia: George H. S. King, 1978; reprint Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1986). pp. 35-37, will of Francis Thornton dated10 May 1726, probated 7 Oct 1726, recorded Will Book A-1 pp.48-51, heirs wife Ann Thornton, eldest son William, sons Francis, Rowland, and Anthony, daughters Elizabeth Gibson, Sarah Taliaferro, Margaret Strother, grandson Francis Conway, stepson George Riding, stepdaughter Margaret Riding.
Riding1
M, #2609, d. bef 1726
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Riding married Ann.1 | ||
| Death | Bef 1726 | He died bef 1726.1 |
Children with Ann
- George Riding
- Margaret Riding
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Information
- Last Edited: 15 Nov 2015 00:00:00
Citations
- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, King George County Virginia Will Book A-1 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, (Fredericksburg, Virginia: George H. S. King, 1978; reprint Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1986). pp. 35-37, will of Francis Thornton dated10 May 1726, probated 7 Oct 1726, recorded Will Book A-1 pp.48-51, heirs wife Ann Thornton, eldest son William, sons Francis, Rowland, and Anthony, daughters Elizabeth Gibson, Sarah Taliaferro, Margaret Strother, grandson Francis Conway, stepson George Riding, stepdaughter Margaret Riding.
William Thornton1
M, #2612, b. 14 Dec 1680
Parents
- Father: Francis Thornton, Sr (b. 5 Nov 1651, d. abt Sep 1726)
- Mother: Alice Savage
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 14 Dec 1680 | 0 | William Thornton was born on 14 Dec 1680 in the Colony of Virginia, America.2 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Will | 10 May 1726 | William Thornton was named as an heir in the will of Francis Thornton, Sr, on 10 May 1726 in King George County, Virginia, United States, together with Francis Thornton, Jr, Anthony Thornton, Elizabeth Thornton, Sarah Thornton, Margaret Thornton, Rowland Thornton, and Francis Conway.1 |
Other Information
- Appears on Lists: Recent Changes
- Relationships: 3rd great-granduncle of Bettie Bell Grigsby
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman - Last Edited: 6 Jun 2024 21:24:00
Citations
- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, King George County Virginia Will Book A-1 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, (Fredericksburg, Virginia: George H. S. King, 1978; reprint Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1986). pp. 35-37, will of Francis Thornton dated10 May 1726, probated 7 Oct 1726, recorded Will Book A-1 pp.48-51, heirs wife Ann Thornton, eldest son William, sons Francis, Rowland, and Anthony, daughters Elizabeth Gibson, Sarah Taliaferro, Margaret Strother, grandson Francis Conway, stepson George Riding, stepdaughter Margaret Riding.
- [S610] Francis Thornton Family, transcript of bible record, King, George H. S., From 1651 to 1758, Mss6:4 T3975:1, https://virginiahistory.org/, "William & Sarah were borne ye 14th of December About one of ye Clock at night in 1680 of a Monday morning.".
Francis Thornton, Jr1
M, #2613, b. 4 Jan 1682
Parents
- Father: Francis Thornton, Sr (b. 5 Nov 1651, d. abt Sep 1726)
- Mother: Alice Savage
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 4 Jan 1682 | 0 | Francis Thornton, Jr, was born on 4 Jan 1682 in the Colony of Virginia, America.2 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Will | 10 May 1726 | Francis Thornton, Jr, was named as an heir in the will of Francis Thornton, Sr, on 10 May 1726 in King George County, Virginia, United States, together with William Thornton, Anthony Thornton, Elizabeth Thornton, Sarah Thornton, Margaret Thornton, Rowland Thornton, and Francis Conway.1 |
Other Information
- Appears on Lists: Recent Changes
- Relationships: 3rd great-granduncle of Bettie Bell Grigsby
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman - Last Edited: 6 Jun 2024 21:24:00
Citations
- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, King George County Virginia Will Book A-1 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, (Fredericksburg, Virginia: George H. S. King, 1978; reprint Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1986). pp. 35-37, will of Francis Thornton dated10 May 1726, probated 7 Oct 1726, recorded Will Book A-1 pp.48-51, heirs wife Ann Thornton, eldest son William, sons Francis, Rowland, and Anthony, daughters Elizabeth Gibson, Sarah Taliaferro, Margaret Strother, grandson Francis Conway, stepson George Riding, stepdaughter Margaret Riding.
- [S610] Francis Thornton Family, transcript of bible record, King, George H. S., From 1651 to 1758, Mss6:4 T3975:1, https://virginiahistory.org/, "Francis borne ye 4 day of Janauere About two hours before day, it being ------ morning in 1682".
Anthony Thornton1
M, #2614, b. 27 Sep 1691
Parents
- Father: Francis Thornton, Sr (b. 5 Nov 1651, d. abt Sep 1726)
- Mother: Alice Savage
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 27 Sep 1691 | 0 | Anthony Thornton was born on 27 Sep 1691.2 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Will | 10 May 1726 | Anthony Thornton was named as an heir in the will of Francis Thornton, Sr, on 10 May 1726 in King George County, Virginia, United States, together with William Thornton, Francis Thornton, Jr, Elizabeth Thornton, Sarah Thornton, Margaret Thornton, Rowland Thornton, and Francis Conway.1 |
| Will | 21 Sep 1741 | 3 |
Other Information
- Relationships: 3rd great-granduncle of Bettie Bell Grigsby
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman - Last Edited: 15 Nov 2015 00:00:00
Citations
- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, King George County Virginia Will Book A-1 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, (Fredericksburg, Virginia: George H. S. King, 1978; reprint Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1986). pp. 35-37, will of Francis Thornton dated10 May 1726, probated 7 Oct 1726, recorded Will Book A-1 pp.48-51, heirs wife Ann Thornton, eldest son William, sons Francis, Rowland, and Anthony, daughters Elizabeth Gibson, Sarah Taliaferro, Margaret Strother, grandson Francis Conway, stepson George Riding, stepdaughter Margaret Riding.
- [S610] Francis Thornton Family, transcript of bible record, King, George H. S., From 1651 to 1758, Mss6:4 T3975:1, https://virginiahistory.org/, "Anthony Thornton born ye 27 day of September in ye yeare of oure Lord 1691.".
- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, King George Co Will Book A-1, pp. 109-100, will of Rowland Thornton dated 21 Sep 1741, probated 5 Mar 1741/42, recorded Will Book A-1 pp.147-149, names wife Elizabeth Catlett, son Francis, daughters Elizabeth and Alcey Thornton, father-in-law Colonel John Catlett, brother Anthony Thornton.
Elizabeth Thornton1
F, #2615, b. 3 Jan 1674/75
Parents
- Father: Francis Thornton, Sr (b. 5 Nov 1651, d. abt Sep 1726)
- Mother: Alice Savage
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Elizabeth Thornton was also known as Elizabeth Gibson.1 | ||
| Name | She was also known as Elizabeth Conway.2 | ||
| Marriage | She married Gibson.1 | ||
| Birth | 3 Jan 1674/75 | 0 | She was born on 3 Jan 1674/75 in the Colony of Virginia, America.3 |
| Marriage | 21 May 1695 | 20 | She married Edwin Conway on 21 May 1695 in Richmond County, the Colony of Virginia, America.2 |
Child with Edwin Conway
- Francis Conway (b. 15 Apr 1696)
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Will | 10 May 1726 | Elizabeth Thornton was named as an heir in the will of Francis Thornton, Sr, on 10 May 1726 in King George County, Virginia, United States, together with William Thornton, Francis Thornton, Jr, Anthony Thornton, Sarah Thornton, Margaret Thornton, Rowland Thornton, and Francis Conway.1 |
Other Information
- Appears on Lists: Recent Changes
- Relationships: 3rd great-grandaunt of Bettie Bell Grigsby
5th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman - Last Edited: 6 Jun 2024 21:24:00
Citations
- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, King George County Virginia Will Book A-1 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, (Fredericksburg, Virginia: George H. S. King, 1978; reprint Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1986). pp. 35-37, will of Francis Thornton dated10 May 1726, probated 7 Oct 1726, recorded Will Book A-1 pp.48-51, heirs wife Ann Thornton, eldest son William, sons Francis, Rowland, and Anthony, daughters Elizabeth Gibson, Sarah Taliaferro, Margaret Strother, grandson Francis Conway, stepson George Riding, stepdaughter Margaret Riding.
- [S610] Francis Thornton Family, transcript of bible record, King, George H. S., From 1651 to 1758, Mss6:4 T3975:1, https://virginiahistory.org/, "Edwin Conway of Lancaster was married to Eliza. Thornton of Richmond on Tusday the 21st day of May 1695.".
- [S610] Francis Thornton Family, transcript of bible record, From 1651 to 1758, https://virginiahistory.org/, "Elizabeth his first borne was borne ye 3th of January at 12 of ye Clock at night ye next day being Monday in 1674. (1674/5)".
Sarah Thornton1
F, #2616, b. 14 Dec 1680
Parents
- Father: Francis Thornton, Sr (b. 5 Nov 1651, d. abt Sep 1726)
- Mother: Alice Savage
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Sarah Thornton was also known as Sarah Taliaferro.1 | ||
| Marriage | She married Taliaferro.1 | ||
| Birth | 14 Dec 1680 | 0 | She was born on 14 Dec 1680.2 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Will | 10 May 1726 | Sarah Thornton was named as an heir in the will of Francis Thornton, Sr, on 10 May 1726 in King George County, Virginia, United States, together with William Thornton, Francis Thornton, Jr, Anthony Thornton, Elizabeth Thornton, Margaret Thornton, Rowland Thornton, and Francis Conway.1 |
Other Information
- Relationships: 3rd great-grandaunt of Bettie Bell Grigsby
5th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman - Last Edited: 15 Nov 2015 00:00:00
Citations
- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, King George County Virginia Will Book A-1 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, (Fredericksburg, Virginia: George H. S. King, 1978; reprint Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1986). pp. 35-37, will of Francis Thornton dated10 May 1726, probated 7 Oct 1726, recorded Will Book A-1 pp.48-51, heirs wife Ann Thornton, eldest son William, sons Francis, Rowland, and Anthony, daughters Elizabeth Gibson, Sarah Taliaferro, Margaret Strother, grandson Francis Conway, stepson George Riding, stepdaughter Margaret Riding.
- [S610] Francis Thornton Family, transcript of bible record, King, George H. S., From 1651 to 1758, Mss6:4 T3975:1, https://virginiahistory.org/, "William & Sarah were borne ye 14th of December About one of ye Clock at night in 1680 of a Monday morning.".
Margaret Thornton1
F, #2617, b. 2 Apr 1678
Parents
- Father: Francis Thornton, Sr (b. 5 Nov 1651, d. abt Sep 1726)
- Mother: Alice Savage
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Margaret Thornton was also known as Margaret Strother.1 | ||
| Birth | 2 Apr 1678 | 0 | She was born on 2 Apr 1678 in the Colony of Virginia, America.2 |
| Marriage | Abt 1694 | ~16 | She married William Strother abt 1694 in Virginia, United States.1,3 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Will | 10 May 1726 | Margaret Thornton was named as an heir in the will of Francis Thornton, Sr, on 10 May 1726 in King George County, Virginia, United States, together with William Thornton, Francis Thornton, Jr, Anthony Thornton, Elizabeth Thornton, Sarah Thornton, Rowland Thornton, and Francis Conway.1 |
Other Information
- Appears on Lists: Recent Changes
- Relationships: 3rd great-grandaunt of Bettie Bell Grigsby
5th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman - Last Edited: 6 Jun 2024 21:24:00
Citations
- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, King George County Virginia Will Book A-1 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, (Fredericksburg, Virginia: George H. S. King, 1978; reprint Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1986). pp. 35-37, will of Francis Thornton dated10 May 1726, probated 7 Oct 1726, recorded Will Book A-1 pp.48-51, heirs wife Ann Thornton, eldest son William, sons Francis, Rowland, and Anthony, daughters Elizabeth Gibson, Sarah Taliaferro, Margaret Strother, grandson Francis Conway, stepson George Riding, stepdaughter Margaret Riding.
- [S610] Francis Thornton Family, transcript of bible record, King, George H. S., From 1651 to 1758, Mss6:4 T3975:1, https://virginiahistory.org/, "Margaret my second child was borne ye 2th of April About 1 of ye clock at night in ye yeare 1678.".
- [S1022] Mackenzie, George Norbury;Rhoades, Nelson Osgood, editors, Colonial Families of the United States of America: in Which is Given the History, Genealogy and Armorial Bearings of Colonial Families Who Settled in the American Colonies From the Time of the Settlement of Jamestown, 13th May, 1607, to the Battle of Lexington, 19th April, 1775, (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1912; reprint Lehi, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2016). Volume V, Strother Family, p. 493, William Strother entry, b. 1653, d. 1726, King George County, m. circa 1694 Margaret Thornton, dau. of Francis Thornton Sr.
Gibson1
M, #2618
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Gibson married Elizabeth Thornton, daughter of Francis Thornton, Sr, and Alice Savage.1 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Information
- Last Edited: 15 Nov 2015 00:00:00
Citations
- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, King George County Virginia Will Book A-1 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, (Fredericksburg, Virginia: George H. S. King, 1978; reprint Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1986). pp. 35-37, will of Francis Thornton dated10 May 1726, probated 7 Oct 1726, recorded Will Book A-1 pp.48-51, heirs wife Ann Thornton, eldest son William, sons Francis, Rowland, and Anthony, daughters Elizabeth Gibson, Sarah Taliaferro, Margaret Strother, grandson Francis Conway, stepson George Riding, stepdaughter Margaret Riding.
Taliaferro1
M, #2619
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Taliaferro married Sarah Thornton, daughter of Francis Thornton, Sr, and Alice Savage.1 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Information
- Last Edited: 15 Nov 2015 00:00:00
Citations
- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, King George County Virginia Will Book A-1 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, (Fredericksburg, Virginia: George H. S. King, 1978; reprint Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1986). pp. 35-37, will of Francis Thornton dated10 May 1726, probated 7 Oct 1726, recorded Will Book A-1 pp.48-51, heirs wife Ann Thornton, eldest son William, sons Francis, Rowland, and Anthony, daughters Elizabeth Gibson, Sarah Taliaferro, Margaret Strother, grandson Francis Conway, stepson George Riding, stepdaughter Margaret Riding.
William Strother1,2
M, #2620, b. 1653, d. 1726
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 1653 | ~0 | William Strother was born in 1653 in King George County, Virginia, United States.2 |
| Marriage | Abt 1694 | ~41 | He married Margaret Thornton, daughter of Francis Thornton, Sr, and Alice Savage, abt 1694 in Virginia, United States.1,2 |
| Death | 1726 | ~73 | He died in 1726 in King George County, Virginia, United States.2 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Information
- Appears on Lists: Recent Changes
- Last Edited: 6 Jun 2024 21:50:40
Citations
- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, King George County Virginia Will Book A-1 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, (Fredericksburg, Virginia: George H. S. King, 1978; reprint Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1986). pp. 35-37, will of Francis Thornton dated10 May 1726, probated 7 Oct 1726, recorded Will Book A-1 pp.48-51, heirs wife Ann Thornton, eldest son William, sons Francis, Rowland, and Anthony, daughters Elizabeth Gibson, Sarah Taliaferro, Margaret Strother, grandson Francis Conway, stepson George Riding, stepdaughter Margaret Riding.
- [S1022] Mackenzie, George Norbury;Rhoades, Nelson Osgood, editors, Colonial Families of the United States of America: in Which is Given the History, Genealogy and Armorial Bearings of Colonial Families Who Settled in the American Colonies From the Time of the Settlement of Jamestown, 13th May, 1607, to the Battle of Lexington, 19th April, 1775, (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1912; reprint Lehi, Utah: Ancestry.com, 2016). Volume V, Strother Family, p. 493, William Strother entry, b. 1653, d. 1726, King George County, m. circa 1694 Margaret Thornton, dau. of Francis Thornton Sr.
Alice Savage1
F, #2621
Parents
- Father: Anthony Savage
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Alice Savage was also known as Alice Thornton.1 | ||
| Marriage | 13 Apr 1674 | She married Francis Thornton, Sr, on 13 Apr 1674 in the Colony of Virginia, America.1,2 |
Children with Francis Thornton, Sr, (b. 5 Nov 1651, d. abt Sep 1726)
- Elizabeth Thornton+ (b. 3 Jan 1674/75)
- Margaret Thornton (b. 2 Apr 1678)
- William Thornton (b. 14 Dec 1680)
- Sarah Thornton (b. 14 Dec 1680)
- Francis Thornton, Jr (b. 4 Jan 1682)
- Rowland Thornton+ (b. 1 Aug 1685, d. abt Feb 1741/42)
- Ann Thornton (b. 22 Mar 1689/90)
- Anthony Thornton (b. 27 Sep 1691)
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Deed-Land | 20 Nov 1678 | Alice Savage was a cograntee with Francis Thornton, Sr, in the transfer of 300 acres in Old Rappahannock County, the Colony of Virginia, America, from Anthony Savage on 20 Nov 1678.1 |
Other Information
- Appears in Charts: Ancestors of Betty Bell Grigsby
- Relationships: 4th great-grandmother of Bettie Bell Grigsby
6th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman - Last Edited: 8 May 2018 00:00:00
Citations
- [S579] Old Rappahannock County Deed & Will Book: 6, pp. 211-212, 20 Nov 1678, Anthony Savage to son-in-law Francis Thornton and his wife Alice, 300 acres, land was a gift, also name grandaughter Margaret Thornton, County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia, United States.
- [S610] Francis Thornton Family, transcript of bible record, King, George H. S., From 1651 to 1758, Mss6:4 T3975:1, https://virginiahistory.org/, "Ye birth of Frans Thornton Sanier borne ye 5th day November 1651 married ye 13 of Aperell, it being a Munday: 1674.".
Anthony Savage1
M, #2622
Child
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Deed-Land | 20 Nov 1678 | Anthony Savage conveyed 300 acres in Old Rappahannock County, the Colony of Virginia, America, to Francis Thornton, Sr, and Alice Savage on 20 Nov 1678.1 |
Other Information
- Appears in Charts: Ancestors of Betty Bell Grigsby
- Appears on Lists: Recent Changes
- Relationships: 5th great-grandfather of Bettie Bell Grigsby
7th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman - Last Edited: 6 Jun 2024 21:24:00
Citations
- [S579] Old Rappahannock County Deed & Will Book: 6, pp. 211-212, 20 Nov 1678, Anthony Savage to son-in-law Francis Thornton and his wife Alice, 300 acres, land was a gift, also name grandaughter Margaret Thornton, County Clerk's Office, Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia, United States.
Ann Thornton1
F, #2623, b. 22 Mar 1689/90
Parents
- Father: Francis Thornton, Sr (b. 5 Nov 1651, d. abt Sep 1726)
- Mother: Alice Savage
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 22 Mar 1689/90 | 0 | Ann Thornton was born on 22 Mar 1689/90 in the Colony of Virginia, America.1 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Information
- Appears on Lists: Recent Changes
- Relationships: 3rd great-grandaunt of Bettie Bell Grigsby
5th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman - Last Edited: 6 Jun 2024 21:24:00
Citations
- [S610] Francis Thornton Family, transcript of bible record, King, George H. S., From 1651 to 1758, Mss6:4 T3975:1, https://virginiahistory.org/, "Ann Thornton borne ye 22th of March 1689.".
Edwin Conway1
M, #2624
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 21 May 1695 | Edwin Conway married Elizabeth Thornton, daughter of Francis Thornton, Sr, and Alice Savage, on 21 May 1695 in Richmond County, the Colony of Virginia, America.1 |
Child with Elizabeth Thornton (b. 3 Jan 1674/75)
- Francis Conway (b. 15 Apr 1696)
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|
Other Information
- Last Edited: 15 Nov 2015 00:00:00
Citations
- [S610] Francis Thornton Family, transcript of bible record, King, George H. S., From 1651 to 1758, Mss6:4 T3975:1, https://virginiahistory.org/, "Edwin Conway of Lancaster was married to Eliza. Thornton of Richmond on Tusday the 21st day of May 1695.".
Francis Conway1
M, #2625, b. 15 Apr 1696
Parents
- Father: Edwin Conway
- Mother: Elizabeth Thornton (b. 3 Jan 1674/75)
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 15 Apr 1696 | 0 | Francis Conway was born on 15 Apr 1696 in the Colony of Virginia, America.1 |
Note - Details of living persons are excluded from this website so not all marriages or children may be displayed.
Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Will | 10 May 1726 | Francis Conway was named as an heir in the will of Francis Thornton, Sr, on 10 May 1726 in King George County, Virginia, United States, together with William Thornton, Francis Thornton, Jr, Anthony Thornton, Elizabeth Thornton, Sarah Thornton, Margaret Thornton, and Rowland Thornton.2 |
Other Information
- Appears on Lists: Recent Changes
- Relationships: 1st cousin 4 times removed of Bettie Bell Grigsby
1st cousin 6 times removed of William Keith Dishman - Last Edited: 6 Jun 2024 21:24:00
Citations
- [S610] Francis Thornton Family, transcript of bible record, King, George H. S., From 1651 to 1758, Mss6:4 T3975:1, https://virginiahistory.org/, "Francis Conway the son of the said Edwin Conway & Eliza. Conway as born on Wednesday about 10 o'clock at night being the 15th day of April 1696.".
- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, King George County Virginia Will Book A-1 1721-1752 and Miscellaneous Notes, (Fredericksburg, Virginia: George H. S. King, 1978; reprint Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1986). pp. 35-37, will of Francis Thornton dated10 May 1726, probated 7 Oct 1726, recorded Will Book A-1 pp.48-51, heirs wife Ann Thornton, eldest son William, sons Francis, Rowland, and Anthony, daughters Elizabeth Gibson, Sarah Taliaferro, Margaret Strother, grandson Francis Conway, stepson George Riding, stepdaughter Margaret Riding.
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