Thornton of North Carolina
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Synchronizing Thomas Thornton of North Carolina
Whether Thomas Thornton of Bertie/Northampton is Thomas Thornton of Johnston/Duplin County Thomas Thornton of Bertie/Northampton, NC Thomas Thornton in 1724, buys 230 acres in the Precinct of Bertie, NC. When Thomas Thornton and his wife Martha sell this property in 1746, the County is now Northampton; established in 1740, originally part of Bertie County. Thomas Continue reading
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Joseph Strickland and Ann Thornton
A marriage between Joseph Strickland and Ann Thornton was introduced in the published work by Forrest D. King, CG, Descendants of Mathew Strickland (1648-1696) Through Four Generations (North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal, May 2008). Ann, the wife of Joseph Strickland, the daughter of William Thornton I agree with Mr. King, who arrived at the conclusion Continue reading
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Francis Thornton and North Carolina 1700s
I have yet to come across the inclusion of this particular Francis Thornton in regard to North Carolina land transactions nor residing in Norfolk Virginia, within family trees, articles or discussions. 9 Sep 1714, Francis Thornton was issued 600 acres of land in Chowan County, NC. The land joins to the lines of John Barket/Birkett Continue reading
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