The Dishman Family of Virginia
Including Descendants of Samuel Duchemin (Dishman), Virginia colonist
Thomas Ammon1
M, #2603
Relationships
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 24 Jan 1733/34 | Thomas Ammon and Sarah Edrington married on 24 Jan 1733/34 in Virginia.1 |
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Other Information
- Last Edited: 10 Nov 2015 00:00:00
Citations
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- [S375] Headley, Robert K., Book - Married Well and Often, (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2003). p.15, Thomas Ammon and Sarah Edrington, 24 Jan 1733/34.
Francis Thornton1
M, #2604, (abt 1729 - abt 1767)
Parents
- Father: Rowland Thornton (1685 - abt 1741/42)
- Mother: Elizabeth Catlett (1689 - abt 1751)
Relationships
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Relationships:
2nd great-granduncle of Betty Bell Grigsby
4th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
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.3 |
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Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Will | 21 Sep 1741 | 4 |
| Death of Parent | Abt Feb 1741/42 | His father Rowland Thornton died abt Feb 1741/42 in King George County, Virginia. |
| Will | 2 Sep 1748 | 5 |
| Death of Parent | Abt 1751 | His mother Elizabeth Catlett died abt 1751 in King George County, Virginia. |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08
Citations
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- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, Book - King George Co Will Book A-1, (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, Book - Genealogies of Virginia Families, Vol. 5, 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, (abt 1729 - )
Parents
- Father: Rowland Thornton (1685 - abt 1741/42)
- Mother: Elizabeth Catlett (1689 - abt 1751)
Relationships
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Relationships:
2nd great-grandaunt of Betty Bell Grigsby
4th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | Abt 1729 | ~0 | Elizabeth Thornton was born abt 1729.2 |
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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, together with Elizabeth Catlett and Alcey Thornton.3 |
| Death of Parent | Abt Feb 1741/42 | Her father Rowland Thornton died abt Feb 1741/42 in King George County, Virginia. |
| Will | 2 Sep 1748 | Elizabeth Thornton was named as an heir in the will of Elizabeth Catlett on 2 Sep 1748 in King George County, Virginia, together with Alcey Thornton.4 |
| Death of Parent | Abt 1751 | Her mother Elizabeth Catlett died abt 1751 in King George County, Virginia. |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 17 Jul 2021 00:00:00
Citations
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- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, Book - King George Co Will Book A-1, (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
Relationships
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Relationships:
4th great-grandfather of Betty Bell Grigsby
6th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
Child
- Elizabeth Catlett+ (1689 - abt 1751)
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Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Will | 21 Sep 1741 | Colonel John Catlett was mentioned in the will of Rowland Thornton on 21 Sep 1741 in King George County, Virginia, together with Anthony Thornton.1 |
Other Information
- Appears in Charts: Ancestors of Betty Bell Grigsby
- Last Edited: 15 Nov 2015 00:00:00
Citations
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- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, Book - King George Co Will Book A-1, (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, (5 Nov 1651 - abt Sep 1726)
Relationships
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Relationships:
4th great-grandfather of Betty Bell Grigsby
6th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 5 Nov 1651 | 0 | Francis Thornton, Sr, was born on 5 Nov 1651 in Gloucester County, Virginia, British Colonial America.2,3 |
| Marriage | 13 Apr 1674 | 22 | He and Alice Savage married on 13 Apr 1674 in Virginia.2,4 |
| Marriage | Bef 1706 | He and Jane married bef 1706.3 | |
| Marriage | He and Ann married.1 | ||
| Death | Abt Sep 1726 | ~74 | He died abt Sep 1726 in King George County, Virginia.1 |
Children with Alice Savage
- Elizabeth Thornton+ (1674/75 - )
- Margaret Thornton (1678 - )
William Thornton (1680 - )- Sarah Thornton (1680 - )
- Francis Thornton, Jr (1682 - )
- Rowland Thornton+ (1685 - abt 1741/42)
- Ann Thornton (1689/90 - )
- Anthony Thornton (1691 - )
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Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Deed-Land | 20 Nov 1678 | Francis Thornton, Sr, and Alice Savage received 300 acres in Old Rappahannock County, Virginia, British Colonial America, from Anthony Savage on 20 Nov 1678.4 |
| Will | 10 May 1726 | Francis Thornton, Sr, made a will on 10 May 1726 in King George County, Virginia. 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.1 |
Other Information
- Appears in Charts: Ancestors of Betty Bell Grigsby
- Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08
Citations
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- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, Book - King George Co Will Book A-1, (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 Bible Record, 1651-1726, The Holy Bible (London: Bill and Barker, 1672); Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, Virginia, 1938. Transcript, made by George Harrison Sanford King, book in possession of Va Historical Society (Mss6:4 T3975:1), gift of Laura Thornton in 1938.
- [S576] Barnes, Robert and Catherine, indexers, Book - Genealogies of Virginia Families, Vol. 5, 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.
- [S1870] Old Rappahannock County, Virginia, British Colonial America, Deed Book 6 (or Wills and Deeds Book 6), 1677-1687: pp. 211-212, Anthony Savage deed, 20 Nov 1678; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9PF-83VX-R?view=explore&groupId=M9ZY-FTF&lang=en): accessed 9 Jan 2026), image group number 007646151 (Item 3 of 4), image 109 of 200. Anthony Savage to son-in-law Francis Thornton and his wife Alice, 300 acres, land was a gift, also name grandaughter Margaret Thornton.
Ann1
F, #2608
Relationships
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Riding and Ann married.1 | ||
| Marriage | Francis Thornton, Sr, and she married.1 |
Children with Riding ( - bef 1726)
- George Riding
- Margaret Riding
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Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Ann was also known as Ann Thornton.1 | |
| Name | She was also known as Ann Riding.1 | |
| Death of Spouse | Bef 1726 | Her husband Riding died bef 1726. |
| Will | 10 May 1726 | 1 |
| Death of Spouse | Abt Sep 1726 | Her husband Francis Thornton, Sr, died abt Sep 1726 in King George County, Virginia. |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 15 Nov 2015 00:00:00
Citations
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- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, Book - King George Co Will Book A-1, (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, ( - bef 1726)
Relationships
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Riding and Ann married.1 | ||
| Death | Bef 1726 | He died bef 1726.1 |
Children with Ann
- George Riding
- Margaret Riding
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Other Information
- Last Edited: 15 Nov 2015 00:00:00
Citations
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- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, Book - King George Co Will Book A-1, (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, (14 Dec 1680 - )
Parents
- Father: Francis Thornton, Sr (1651 - abt 1726)
- Mother: Alice Savage
Relationships
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Relationships:
3rd great-granduncle of Betty Bell Grigsby
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 14 Dec 1680 | 0 | William Thornton was born on 14 Dec 1680 in Virginia.2 |
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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, together with Francis Thornton, Jr, Anthony Thornton, Elizabeth Thornton, Sarah Thornton, Margaret Thornton, Rowland Thornton, and Francis Conway.1 |
| Death of Parent | Abt Sep 1726 | His father Francis Thornton, Sr, died abt Sep 1726 in King George County, Virginia. |
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- Last Edited: 9 Jan 2026 14:25:18
Citations
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- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, Book - King George Co Will Book A-1, (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 Bible Record, 1651-1726, The Holy Bible (London: Bill and Barker, 1672); Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, Virginia, 1938. Transcript, made by George Harrison Sanford King, book in possession of Va Historical Society (Mss6:4 T3975:1), gift of Laura Thornton in 1938.
Francis Thornton, Jr1
M, #2613, (4 Jan 1682 - )
Parents
- Father: Francis Thornton, Sr (1651 - abt 1726)
- Mother: Alice Savage
Relationships
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Relationships:
3rd great-granduncle of Betty Bell Grigsby
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 4 Jan 1682 | 0 | Francis Thornton, Jr, was born on 4 Jan 1682 in Virginia.2 |
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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, together with William Thornton, Anthony Thornton, Elizabeth Thornton, Sarah Thornton, Margaret Thornton, Rowland Thornton, and Francis Conway.1 |
| Death of Parent | Abt Sep 1726 | His father Francis Thornton, Sr, died abt Sep 1726 in King George County, Virginia. |
Other Information
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- Last Edited: 9 Jan 2026 14:25:07
Citations
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- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, Book - King George Co Will Book A-1, (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 Bible Record, 1651-1726, The Holy Bible (London: Bill and Barker, 1672); Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, Virginia, 1938. Transcript, made by George Harrison Sanford King, book in possession of Va Historical Society (Mss6:4 T3975:1), gift of Laura Thornton in 1938.
Anthony Thornton1
M, #2614, (27 Sep 1691 - )
Parents
- Father: Francis Thornton, Sr (1651 - abt 1726)
- Mother: Alice Savage
Relationships
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Relationships:
3rd great-granduncle of Betty Bell Grigsby
5th great-granduncle of William Keith Dishman
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 27 Sep 1691 | 0 | Anthony Thornton was born on 27 Sep 1691.2 |
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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, together with William Thornton, Francis Thornton, Jr, Elizabeth Thornton, Sarah Thornton, Margaret Thornton, Rowland Thornton, and Francis Conway.1 |
| Death of Parent | Abt Sep 1726 | His father Francis Thornton, Sr, died abt Sep 1726 in King George County, Virginia. |
| Will | 21 Sep 1741 | Anthony Thornton was mentioned in the will of Rowland Thornton on 21 Sep 1741 in King George County, Virginia, together with Colonel John Catlett.3 |
Other Information
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- Last Edited: 9 Jan 2026 14:25:56
Citations
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- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, Book - King George Co Will Book A-1, (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 Bible Record, 1651-1726, The Holy Bible (London: Bill and Barker, 1672); Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, Virginia, 1938. Transcript, made by George Harrison Sanford King, book in possession of Va Historical Society (Mss6:4 T3975:1), gift of Laura Thornton in 1938.
- [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, (3 Jan 1674/75 - )
Parents
- Father: Francis Thornton, Sr (1651 - abt 1726)
- Mother: Alice Savage
Relationships
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Relationships:
3rd great-grandaunt of Betty Bell Grigsby
5th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Gibson and Elizabeth Thornton married.1 | ||
| Birth | 3 Jan 1674/75 | 0 | She was born on 3 Jan 1674/75 in Virginia.2 |
| Marriage | 21 May 1695 | 20 | Edwin Conway and she married on 21 May 1695 in Richmond County, Virginia.2 |
Child with Edwin Conway
- Francis Conway (1696 - )
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Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Elizabeth Thornton was also known as Elizabeth Gibson.1 | |
| Name | She was also known as Elizabeth Conway.2 | |
| Will | 10 May 1726 | She was named as an heir in the will of Francis Thornton, Sr, on 10 May 1726 in King George County, Virginia, together with William Thornton, Francis Thornton, Jr, Anthony Thornton, Sarah Thornton, Margaret Thornton, Rowland Thornton, and Francis Conway.1 |
| Death of Parent | Abt Sep 1726 | Her father Francis Thornton, Sr, died abt Sep 1726 in King George County, Virginia. |
Other Information
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- Last Edited: 9 Jan 2026 14:26:38
Citations
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- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, Book - King George Co Will Book A-1, (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 Bible Record, 1651-1726, The Holy Bible (London: Bill and Barker, 1672); Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, Virginia, 1938. Transcript, made by George Harrison Sanford King, book in possession of Va Historical Society (Mss6:4 T3975:1), gift of Laura Thornton in 1938.
Sarah Thornton1
F, #2616, (14 Dec 1680 - )
Sarah Thornton was also known as Sarah Taliaferro.1
Parents
- Father: Francis Thornton, Sr (1651 - abt 1726)
- Mother: Alice Savage
Relationships
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Relationships:
3rd great-grandaunt of Betty Bell Grigsby
5th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Taliaferro and Sarah Thornton married.1 | ||
| Birth | 14 Dec 1680 | 0 | She was born on 14 Dec 1680.2 |
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Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Sarah Thornton was also known as Sarah Taliaferro.1 | |
| Will | 10 May 1726 | She was named as an heir in the will of Francis Thornton, Sr, on 10 May 1726 in King George County, Virginia, together with William Thornton, Francis Thornton, Jr, Anthony Thornton, Elizabeth Thornton, Margaret Thornton, Rowland Thornton, and Francis Conway.1 |
| Death of Parent | Abt Sep 1726 | Her father Francis Thornton, Sr, died abt Sep 1726 in King George County, Virginia. |
Other Information
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- Last Edited: 9 Jan 2026 14:26:26
Citations
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- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, Book - King George Co Will Book A-1, (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 Bible Record, 1651-1726, The Holy Bible (London: Bill and Barker, 1672); Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, Virginia, 1938. Transcript, made by George Harrison Sanford King, book in possession of Va Historical Society (Mss6:4 T3975:1), gift of Laura Thornton in 1938.
Margaret Thornton1
F, #2617, (2 Apr 1678 - )
Margaret Thornton was also known as Margaret Strother.1
Parents
- Father: Francis Thornton, Sr (1651 - abt 1726)
- Mother: Alice Savage
Relationships
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Relationships:
3rd great-grandaunt of Betty Bell Grigsby
5th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 2 Apr 1678 | 0 | Margaret Thornton was born on 2 Apr 1678 in Virginia.2 |
| Marriage | Abt 1694 | ~16 | William Strother and she married abt 1694 in Virginia.1,3 |
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Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Margaret Thornton was also known as Margaret Strother.1 | |
| Death of Spouse | 1726 | Her husband William Strother died in 1726 in King George County, Virginia. |
| Will | 10 May 1726 | She was named as an heir in the will of Francis Thornton, Sr, on 10 May 1726 in King George County, Virginia, together with William Thornton, Francis Thornton, Jr, Anthony Thornton, Elizabeth Thornton, Sarah Thornton, Rowland Thornton, and Francis Conway.1 |
| Death of Parent | Abt Sep 1726 | Her father Francis Thornton, Sr, died abt Sep 1726 in King George County, Virginia. |
Other Information
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- Last Edited: 9 Jan 2026 14:25:45
Citations
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- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, Book - King George Co Will Book A-1, (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 Bible Record, 1651-1726, The Holy Bible (London: Bill and Barker, 1672); Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, Virginia, 1938. Transcript, made by George Harrison Sanford King, book in possession of Va Historical Society (Mss6:4 T3975:1), gift of Laura Thornton in 1938.
- [S1022] Mackenzie, George Norbury;Rhoades, Nelson Osgood, editors, Book - Colonial Families of the USA, (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
Relationships
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Gibson and Elizabeth Thornton married.1 |
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Other Information
- Last Edited: 15 Nov 2015 00:00:00
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- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, Book - King George Co Will Book A-1, (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
Relationships
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Taliaferro and Sarah Thornton married.1 |
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- Last Edited: 15 Nov 2015 00:00:00
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- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, Book - King George Co Will Book A-1, (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, (1653 - 1726)
Relationships
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 1653 | ~0 | William Strother was born in 1653 in King George County, Virginia.2 |
| Marriage | Abt 1694 | ~41 | He and Margaret Thornton married abt 1694 in Virginia.1,2 |
| Death | 1726 | ~73 | He died in 1726 in King George County, Virginia.2 |
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Other Information
- Last Edited: 13 Oct 2024 20:21:08
Citations
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- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, Book - King George Co Will Book A-1, (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, Book - Colonial Families of the USA, (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
Alice Savage was also known as Alice Thornton.1
Parents
- Father: Anthony Savage
Relationships
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Relationships:
4th great-grandmother of Betty Bell Grigsby
6th great-grandmother of William Keith Dishman
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 13 Apr 1674 | Francis Thornton, Sr, and Alice Savage married on 13 Apr 1674 in Virginia.2,1 |
Children with Francis Thornton, Sr (1651 - abt 1726)
- Elizabeth Thornton+ (1674/75 - )
- Margaret Thornton (1678 - )
- William Thornton (1680 - )
- Sarah Thornton (1680 - )
- Francis Thornton, Jr (1682 - )
- Rowland Thornton+ (1685 - abt 1741/42)
- Ann Thornton (1689/90 - )
- Anthony Thornton (1691 - )
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Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Alice Savage was also known as Alice Thornton.1 | |
| Deed-Land | 20 Nov 1678 | She was a cograntee with Francis Thornton, Sr, in the transfer of 300 acres in Old Rappahannock County, Virginia, British Colonial America, from Anthony Savage on 20 Nov 1678.1 |
| Death of Spouse | Abt Sep 1726 | Her husband Francis Thornton, Sr, died abt Sep 1726 in King George County, Virginia. |
Other Information
- Appears in Charts: Ancestors of Betty Bell Grigsby
- Appears on Lists: Recent Changes
- Last Edited: 9 Jan 2026 14:26:14
Citations
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- [S1870] Old Rappahannock County, Virginia, British Colonial America, Deed Book 6 (or Wills and Deeds Book 6), 1677-1687: pp. 211-212, Anthony Savage deed, 20 Nov 1678; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9PF-83VX-R?view=explore&groupId=M9ZY-FTF&lang=en): accessed 9 Jan 2026), image group number 007646151 (Item 3 of 4), image 109 of 200. Anthony Savage to son-in-law Francis Thornton and his wife Alice, 300 acres, land was a gift, also name grandaughter Margaret Thornton.
- [S610] Francis Thornton Bible Record, 1651-1726, The Holy Bible (London: Bill and Barker, 1672); Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, Virginia, 1938. Transcript, made by George Harrison Sanford King, book in possession of Va Historical Society (Mss6:4 T3975:1), gift of Laura Thornton in 1938.
Anthony Savage1
M, #2622
Relationships
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Relationships:
5th great-grandfather of Betty Bell Grigsby
7th great-grandfather of William Keith Dishman
Child
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Other Life Events
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Deed-Land | 20 Nov 1678 | Anthony Savage conveyed 300 acres in Old Rappahannock County, Virginia, British Colonial 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
- Last Edited: 9 Jan 2026 14:24:48
Citations
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- [S1870] Old Rappahannock County, Virginia, British Colonial America, Deed Book 6 (or Wills and Deeds Book 6), 1677-1687: pp. 211-212, Anthony Savage deed, 20 Nov 1678; imaged, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9PF-83VX-R?view=explore&groupId=M9ZY-FTF&lang=en): accessed 9 Jan 2026), image group number 007646151 (Item 3 of 4), image 109 of 200. 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
F, #2623, (22 Mar 1689/90 - )
Parents
- Father: Francis Thornton, Sr (1651 - abt 1726)
- Mother: Alice Savage
Relationships
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Relationships:
3rd great-grandaunt of Betty Bell Grigsby
5th great-grandaunt of William Keith Dishman
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 22 Mar 1689/90 | 0 | Ann Thornton was born on 22 Mar 1689/90 in Virginia.1 |
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- Last Edited: 16 Apr 2025 20:15:27
Citations
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- [S610] Francis Thornton Bible Record, 1651-1726, The Holy Bible (London: Bill and Barker, 1672); Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, Virginia, 1938. Transcript, made by George Harrison Sanford King, book in possession of Va Historical Society (Mss6:4 T3975:1), gift of Laura Thornton in 1938.
Edwin Conway1
M, #2624
Relationships
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 21 May 1695 | Edwin Conway and Elizabeth Thornton married on 21 May 1695 in Richmond County, Virginia.1 |
Child with Elizabeth Thornton (1674/75 - )
- Francis Conway (1696 - )
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| Event | Date | Description |
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- Last Edited: 15 Nov 2015 00:00:00
Citations
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- [S610] Francis Thornton Bible Record, 1651-1726, The Holy Bible (London: Bill and Barker, 1672); Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, Virginia, 1938. Transcript, made by George Harrison Sanford King, book in possession of Va Historical Society (Mss6:4 T3975:1), gift of Laura Thornton in 1938.
Francis Conway1
M, #2625, (15 Apr 1696 - )
Parents
- Father: Edwin Conway
- Mother: Elizabeth Thornton (1674/75 - )
Relationships
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Relationships:
1st cousin 4 times removed of Betty Bell Grigsby
1st cousin 6 times removed of William Keith Dishman
Key Events
| Event | Date | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 15 Apr 1696 | 0 | Francis Conway was born on 15 Apr 1696 in Virginia.1 |
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| 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, together with William Thornton, Francis Thornton, Jr, Anthony Thornton, Elizabeth Thornton, Sarah Thornton, Margaret Thornton, and Rowland Thornton.2 |
Other Information
- Last Edited: 16 Apr 2025 20:15:27
Citations
The icons following some source citations indicate links to additional information such as text files , images , or PDF documents . These will open on a separate page or an external PDF file viewer.
- [S610] Francis Thornton Bible Record, 1651-1726, The Holy Bible (London: Bill and Barker, 1672); Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, Virginia, 1938. Transcript, made by George Harrison Sanford King, book in possession of Va Historical Society (Mss6:4 T3975:1), gift of Laura Thornton in 1938.
- [S609] King, George Harrison Sanford, compiler, Book - King George Co Will Book A-1, (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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