Christopher Edrington1

ID #2601

Parents:

Father: Christopher Edrington1 d. a Jan 1738/39
Mother: Mary (?)1 d. a 1756
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EventDateDescription
Will31 Dec 1737He was named an heir in the will of Christopher Edrington dated 31 Dec 1737 in King George County, Virginia.1

 

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Relationships:
3rd great-granduncle of James Samuel Dishman
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 10 Nov 2015

Citations

  1. [S608] King George County Will Book A-1, pp.139-140, 31 Dec 1737, will of Christopher Ederington, probated 2 Feb 1738/39, names sons John, William, and Christopher Edrington, daughters Hester Ederington, Sarah Ammon, Susanna Hales, Mildred Triplett, Mary Quisenbury, and Elizabeth Richardson.

Elizabeth Edrington1

ID #2602

Parents:

Father: Christopher Edrington1 d. a Jan 1738/39
Mother: Mary (?)1 d. a 1756
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EventDateDescription
Will31 Dec 1737She was named an heir in the will of Christopher Edrington dated 31 Dec 1737 in King George County, Virginia.1

 

Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-grandaunt of James Samuel Dishman
5th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 10 Nov 2015

Citations

  1. [S608] King George County Will Book A-1, pp.139-140, 31 Dec 1737, will of Christopher Ederington, probated 2 Feb 1738/39, names sons John, William, and Christopher Edrington, daughters Hester Ederington, Sarah Ammon, Susanna Hales, Mildred Triplett, Mary Quisenbury, and Elizabeth Richardson.

Thomas Ammon1

ID #2603
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Marriage24 Jan 1733/34He married Sarah Edrington, daughter of Christopher Edrington and Mary (?), on 24 Jan 1733/34 in Virginia.1

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Last Edited: 10 Nov 2015

Citations

  1. [S375] Robert K. Headley, Married Well and Often, p.15, Thomas Ammon and Sarah Edrington, 24 Jan 1733/34.

Francis Thornton1

ID #2604, (about 1729 - about 1767)

Parents:

Father: Rowland Thornton1 b. 1 Aug 1685, d. a Feb 1741/42
Mother: Elizabeth Catlett1 b. 1689, d. a 1751
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1729He was born about 1729.2
Deathabout 1767He died about 1767 in King George County, Virginia.3

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EventDateDescription
Will21 Sep 1741He was named executor and an heir in the will of Rowland Thornton dated 21 Sep 1741 in King George County, Virginia.4
Will2 Sep 1748He was named executor and an heir in the will of Elizabeth Thornton dated 2 Sep 1748 in King George County, Virginia.5

 

Other information

Relationships:
2nd great-granduncle of Bettie Bell Grigsby
4th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 17 Jul 2021

Citations

  1. [S609] George Harrison Sanford King, 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-in0law Colonel John Catlett, brother Anthony Thornton.
  2. [S33] Assumptions: Assume birth within a few years of sister Alice (Alcey).
  3. [S576] Robert and Catherine Barnes, Genealogies of Virginia Families, The Thornton Family, W.G. Stanard, p. 29, 33, Francis Thornton, d. 1767 in King George Co., wife Elizabeth.
  4. [S609] George Harrison Sanford King, 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.
  5. [S609] George Harrison Sanford King, 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

ID #2605, (about 1729 - )

Parents:

Father: Rowland Thornton2 b. 1 Aug 1685, d. a Feb 1741/42
Mother: Elizabeth Catlett1 b. 1689, d. a 1751
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birthabout 1729She was born about 1729.3

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Will21 Sep 1741She was named an heir in the will of Rowland Thornton dated 21 Sep 1741 in King George County, Virginia.2
Will2 Sep 1748She was named an heir in the will of Elizabeth Thornton dated 2 Sep 1748 in King George County, Virginia.4

 

Other information

Relationships:
2nd great-grandaunt of Bettie Bell Grigsby
4th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 17 Jul 2021

Citations

  1. [S609] George Harrison Sanford King, 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-in0law Colonel John Catlett, brother Anthony Thornton.
  2. [S609] George Harrison Sanford King, 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.
  3. [S33] Assumptions: Assume birth within a few years of sister Alice (Alcey).
  4. [S609] George Harrison Sanford King, 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

ID #2606
Pedigree

Child with an unknown spouse:

Elizabeth Catlett+ 1 (1689 - a 1751)

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EventDateDescription
Will21 Sep 1741He was mentioned in the will of Rowland Thornton dated 21 Sep 1741 in King George County, Virginia.1

 

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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

Citations

  1. [S609] George Harrison Sanford King, 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.

Francis Thornton Sr1

ID #2607, (5 November 1651 - about September 1726)
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth5 Nov 1651He was born on 5 Nov 1651 in Gloucester County, the Colony of Virginia, America.2,3
Marriage13 Apr 1674He married Alice Savage, daughter of Anthony Savage, on 13 Apr 1674 in the Colony of Virginia, America.4,2
Marriagebefore 1706He married Jane (?) before 1706.3
MarriageHe married Ann (?).1
Deathabout Sep 1726He died about Sep 1726 in King George County, Virginia.1

Children with Alice Savage:

Elizabeth Thornton+1 (3 Jan 1674/75 - )
Margaret Thornton1 (2 Apr 1678 - )
William Thornton 1 (14 Dec 1680 - )
Sarah Thornton 1 (14 Dec 1680 - )
Francis Thornton Jr1 (4 Jan 1682 - )
Rowland Thornton+ 1 (1 Aug 1685 - a Feb 1741/42)
Ann Thornton5 (22 Mar 1689/90 - )
Anthony Thornton1 (27 Sep 1691 - )

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EventDateDescription
Deed-Land20 Nov 1678He and Alice Thornton received 300 acres in Old Rappahannock County, the Colony of Virginia, America, from Anthony Savage on 20 Nov 1678.4
Will10 May 1726He made a will on 10 May 1726 in King George County, Virginia.1
Probate7 Oct 1726His estate was probated on 7 Oct 1726 in King George County, Virginia.1

 

Other information

Charts:
Ancestors of Betty Bell Grigsby
Relationships:
4th great-grandfather of Bettie Bell Grigsby
6th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 8 May 2018

Citations

  1. [S609] George Harrison Sanford King, King George Co Will Book A-1, 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.
  2. [S610] Francis Thornton Family (1651-1758), transcript of Bible Record, Virginia Historical Society, "Ye birth of Frans Thornton Sanier borne ye 5th day November 1651 married ye 13 of Aperell, it being a Munday: 1674."
  3. [S576] Robert and Catherine Barnes, Genealogies of Virginia Families, 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.
  4. [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.
  5. [S610] Francis Thornton Family (1651-1758), transcript of Bible Record, Virginia Historical Society, "Ann Thornton borne ye 22th of March 1689."

Ann (?)1

ID #2608
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageShe married (?) Riding.1
MarriageShe married Francis Thornton Sr.1

Children with (?) Riding:

George Riding1
Margaret Riding1

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EventDateDescription
Will10 May 1726She was named executrix and an heir in the will of Francis Thornton Sr dated 10 May 1726 in King George County, Virginia.1

 

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Last Edited: 15 Nov 2015

Citations

  1. [S609] George Harrison Sanford King, King George Co Will Book A-1, 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

ID #2609, ( - before 1726)
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageHe married Ann (?).1
Deathbefore 1726He died before 1726.1

Children with Ann (?):

George Riding1
Margaret Riding1

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Last Edited: 15 Nov 2015

Citations

  1. [S609] George Harrison Sanford King, King George Co Will Book A-1, 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

ID #2612, (14 December 1680 - )

Parents:

Father: Francis Thornton Sr1 b. 5 Nov 1651, d. a Sep 1726
Mother: Alice Savage2
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth14 Dec 1680He was born on 14 Dec 1680 in the Colony of Virginia, America.3

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EventDateDescription
Will10 May 1726He was named an heir in the will of Francis Thornton Sr dated 10 May 1726 in King George County, Virginia.1

 

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Relationships:
3rd great-granduncle of Bettie Bell Grigsby
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 15 Nov 2015

Citations

  1. [S609] George Harrison Sanford King, King George Co Will Book A-1, 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.
  2. [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.
  3. [S610] Francis Thornton Family (1651-1758), transcript of Bible Record, Virginia Historical Society, "William & Sarah were borne ye 14th of December About one of ye Clock at night in 1680 of a Monday morning."

Francis Thornton Jr1

ID #2613, (4 January 1682 - )

Parents:

Father: Francis Thornton Sr1 b. 5 Nov 1651, d. a Sep 1726
Mother: Alice Savage2
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth4 Jan 1682He was born on 4 Jan 1682 in the Colony of Virginia, America.3

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EventDateDescription
Will10 May 1726He was named an heir in the will of Francis Thornton Sr dated 10 May 1726 in King George County, Virginia.1

 

Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-granduncle of Bettie Bell Grigsby
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 7 May 2018

Citations

  1. [S609] George Harrison Sanford King, King George Co Will Book A-1, 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.
  2. [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.
  3. [S610] Francis Thornton Family (1651-1758), transcript of Bible Record, Virginia Historical Society, "Francis borne ye 4 day of Janauere About two hours before day, it being ------ morning in 1682."

Anthony Thornton1

ID #2614, (27 September 1691 - )

Parents:

Father: Francis Thornton Sr1 b. 5 Nov 1651, d. a Sep 1726
Mother: Alice Savage2
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth27 Sep 1691He was born on 27 Sep 1691.3

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EventDateDescription
Will10 May 1726He was named an heir in the will of Francis Thornton Sr dated 10 May 1726 in King George County, Virginia.1
Will21 Sep 1741He was mentioned in the will of Rowland Thornton dated 21 Sep 1741 in King George County, Virginia.4

 

Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-granduncle of Bettie Bell Grigsby
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 15 Nov 2015

Citations

  1. [S609] George Harrison Sanford King, King George Co Will Book A-1, 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.
  2. [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.
  3. [S610] Francis Thornton Family (1651-1758), transcript of Bible Record, Virginia Historical Society, "Anthony Thornton born ye 27 day of September in ye yeare of oure Lord 1691."
  4. [S609] George Harrison Sanford King, 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

ID #2615, (3 January 1674/75 - )

Parents:

Father: Francis Thornton Sr1 b. 5 Nov 1651, d. a Sep 1726
Mother: Alice Savage2
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageShe married (?) Gibson.1
Birth3 Jan 1674/75She was born on 3 Jan 1674/75 in the Colony of Virginia, America.3
Marriage21 May 1695She married Edwin Conway on 21 May 1695 in Richmond County, the Colony of Virginia, America.4

Child with Edwin Conway:

Francis Conway5 (15 Apr 1696 - )

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EventDateDescription
Will10 May 1726She was named an heir in the will of Francis Thornton Sr dated 10 May 1726 in King George County, Virginia.1

 

Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-grandaunt of Bettie Bell Grigsby
5th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 15 Nov 2015

Citations

  1. [S609] George Harrison Sanford King, King George Co Will Book A-1, 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.
  2. [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.
  3. [S610] Francis Thornton Family (1651-1758), transcript of Bible Record, Virginia Historical Society, "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)."
  4. [S610] Francis Thornton Family (1651-1758), transcript of Bible Record, Virginia Historical Society, "Edwin Conway of Lancaster was married to Eliza. Thornton of Richmond on Tusday the 21st day of May 1695."
  5. [S610] Francis Thornton Family (1651-1758), transcript of Bible Record, Virginia Historical Society, "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."

Sarah Thornton1

ID #2616, (14 December 1680 - )

Parents:

Father: Francis Thornton Sr1 b. 5 Nov 1651, d. a Sep 1726
Mother: Alice Savage2
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageShe married (?) Taliaferro.1
Birth14 Dec 1680She was born on 14 Dec 1680.3

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EventDateDescription
Will10 May 1726She was named an heir in the will of Francis Thornton Sr dated 10 May 1726 in King George County, Virginia.1

 

Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-grandaunt of Bettie Bell Grigsby
5th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 15 Nov 2015

Citations

  1. [S609] George Harrison Sanford King, King George Co Will Book A-1, 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.
  2. [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.
  3. [S610] Francis Thornton Family (1651-1758), transcript of Bible Record, Virginia Historical Society, "William & Sarah were borne ye 14th of December About one of ye Clock at night in 1680 of a Monday morning."

Margaret Thornton1

ID #2617, (2 April 1678 - )

Parents:

Father: Francis Thornton Sr1 b. 5 Nov 1651, d. a Sep 1726
Mother: Alice Savage2
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth2 Apr 1678She was born on 2 Apr 1678 in the Colony of Virginia, America.3
Marriageabout 1694She married William Strother about 1694 in Virginia.1,4

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EventDateDescription
Will10 May 1726She was named an heir in the will of Francis Thornton Sr dated 10 May 1726 in King George County, Virginia.1

 

Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-grandaunt of Bettie Bell Grigsby
5th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 7 May 2018

Citations

  1. [S609] George Harrison Sanford King, King George Co Will Book A-1, 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.
  2. [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.
  3. [S610] Francis Thornton Family (1651-1758), transcript of Bible Record, Virginia Historical Society, "Margaret my second child was borne ye 2th of April About 1 of ye clock at night in ye yeare 1678."
  4. [S1022] George Norbury Mackenzie and Nelson Osgood Rhoades, Colonial Families of the USA, 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

ID #2618
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageHe married Elizabeth Thornton, daughter of Francis Thornton Sr and Alice Savage.1

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Last Edited: 15 Nov 2015

Citations

  1. [S609] George Harrison Sanford King, King George Co Will Book A-1, 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

ID #2619
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
MarriageHe married Sarah Thornton, daughter of Francis Thornton Sr and Alice Savage.1

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Last Edited: 15 Nov 2015

Citations

  1. [S609] George Harrison Sanford King, King George Co Will Book A-1, 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

ID #2620, (1653 - 1726)
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth1653He was born in 1653 in King George County, Virginia.2
Marriageabout 1694He married Margaret Thornton, daughter of Francis Thornton Sr and Alice Savage, about 1694 in Virginia.1,2
Death1726He died in 1726 in King George County, Virginia.2

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Last Edited: 7 May 2018

Citations

  1. [S609] George Harrison Sanford King, King George Co Will Book A-1, 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.
  2. [S1022] George Norbury Mackenzie and Nelson Osgood Rhoades, Colonial Families of the USA, 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

ID #2621

Parents:

Father: Anthony Savage1
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Marriage13 Apr 1674She married Francis Thornton Sr on 13 Apr 1674 in the Colony of Virginia, America.1,2

Children with Francis Thornton Sr:

Elizabeth Thornton+1 (3 Jan 1674/75 - )
Margaret Thornton1 (2 Apr 1678 - )
William Thornton 1 (14 Dec 1680 - )
Sarah Thornton 1 (14 Dec 1680 - )
Francis Thornton Jr1 (4 Jan 1682 - )
Rowland Thornton+ 1 (1 Aug 1685 - a Feb 1741/42)
Ann Thornton3 (22 Mar 1689/90 - )
Anthony Thornton1 (27 Sep 1691 - )

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EventDateDescription
Deed-Land20 Nov 1678She 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

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

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [S610] Francis Thornton Family (1651-1758), transcript of Bible Record, Virginia Historical Society, "Ye birth of Frans Thornton Sanier borne ye 5th day November 1651 married ye 13 of Aperell, it being a Munday: 1674."
  3. [S610] Francis Thornton Family (1651-1758), transcript of Bible Record, Virginia Historical Society, "Ann Thornton borne ye 22th of March 1689."

Anthony Savage1

ID #2622
Pedigree

Child with an unknown spouse:

Alice Savage+ 1

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EventDateDescription
Deed-Land20 Nov 1678He conveyed 300 acres in Old Rappahannock County, the Colony of Virginia, America, to Francis Thornton Sr and Alice Thornton on 20 Nov 1678.1

 

Other information

Charts:
Ancestors of Betty Bell Grigsby
Relationships:
5th great-grandfather of Bettie Bell Grigsby
7th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 15 Nov 2015

Citations

  1. [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.

Ann Thornton1

ID #2623, (22 March 1689/90 - )

Parents:

Father: Francis Thornton Sr1 b. 5 Nov 1651, d. a Sep 1726
Mother: Alice Savage1
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth22 Mar 1689/90She was born on 22 Mar 1689/90 in the Colony of Virginia, America.1

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Other information

Relationships:
3rd great-grandaunt of Bettie Bell Grigsby
5th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 15 Nov 2015

Citations

  1. [S610] Francis Thornton Family (1651-1758), transcript of Bible Record, Virginia Historical Society, "Ann Thornton borne ye 22th of March 1689."

Edwin Conway1

ID #2624
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Marriage21 May 1695He 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:

Francis Conway2 (15 Apr 1696 - )

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Other information

Last Edited: 15 Nov 2015

Citations

  1. [S610] Francis Thornton Family (1651-1758), transcript of Bible Record, Virginia Historical Society, "Edwin Conway of Lancaster was married to Eliza. Thornton of Richmond on Tusday the 21st day of May 1695."
  2. [S610] Francis Thornton Family (1651-1758), transcript of Bible Record, Virginia Historical Society, "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."

Francis Conway1

ID #2625, (15 April 1696 - )

Parents:

Father: Edwin Conway1
Mother: Elizabeth Thornton1 b. 3 Jan 1674/75
Pedigree

Key Events

EventDateDescription
Birth15 Apr 1696He was born on 15 Apr 1696 in the Colony of Virginia, America.1

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Other Life Events

EventDateDescription
Will10 May 1726He was named an heir in the will of Francis Thornton Sr dated 10 May 1726 in King George County, Virginia.2

 

Other information

Relationships:
1st cousin 4 times removed of Bettie Bell Grigsby
1st cousin 6 times removed of William Keith Dishman
Last Edited: 15 Nov 2015

Citations

  1. [S610] Francis Thornton Family (1651-1758), transcript of Bible Record, Virginia Historical Society, "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."
  2. [S609] George Harrison Sanford King, King George Co Will Book A-1, 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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