Chowan North Carolina
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John Thornton of Isle of Wight, Virginia
What is known from the will of John Thornton, dated April 3, 1687, is that his “loving” wife is Willmuth, and their two children are William and Ellinor whom are not yet of age, and Willmuth had two sons from a previous marriage: Richard and Robert. The last name of Richard and Robert is not 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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