David and Richard Thornton: both are presumed to have been born in South Carolina, then removed to Fayette Alabama. Some suspect they are related to or descend from Thomas Thornton, d. 1762, the Quaker. David Thornton, b. abt. 1783 SC, and d. 29 Oct 1867 Fayette, AL. Richard Thornton, b. 1790 – 95 SC, and d.… Continue reading