DSH Thorton (Kincaidineshire) Lands passed in early 14c by marriage from a family of Thornton to Strachans, who held them for 13 generations, until 1683, then passed through various hands until re-acquired by a Thornton 1893. Tower bears date 1531, but probably incorporates older work and the building has been well preserved

The Herald, Eldora, Hardin County, Iowa Thurs. Nov 5 1896 In re estate of John J. Thornton deceased. Probate of will set for Tuesday, Nov. 17 and notice thereof ordered personally served if not waived or accepted at least 5 days prior. W. B. Rash and S. C. Thornton appointed temp. admin. pending probate of will. Bond $500.

Honey Creek Church Records Children of J J Thornton and Julina were: Sylvanus, Monroe, Levander, Will L.

As told by Billy Johnson: John Reginald Thornton's brothers, Irving and Bert, were both in World War 1.

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Source: Bettie Jo Thornton's Gen. Sheet. All info. on Julius Wicker Thornton, his wife Sarah Jackson + their children.

As told by Flossie Johnson : He settled in Mt. Pleasant , Texas. He came in a covered wagon and camped on the banks of the Trinity River in Dallas , Texas, which had a population at that time of about 25,000.

(1880) census from Titus County, Texas shows: Lonzo B. Thornton 25, married to Paralee 21. They had no children at this time. Lonzo was a farmer. Lonzo was born in Georgia as were both his parents. Paralee was born in Mississippi and her father was born in Tennessee.

(1900) census from Hunt County, Texas, precinct 6, shows: Lonzo B. Thornton 45, married to Nancy "Paralee" 41, with these children: John R. 18 Jessie F. 16 Kate 14 Beulah 12 Irving 9 Eva 9 Bert 4 Guy 4 months Lonzo was born in Georgia as were both his parents. He was a Grocer at the time Nancy "Paralee" was born in Miss., her father in Tenn. and her mother in Ala. Lonzo and Nancy had been married 23 years. They had 15 children, 8 of which were living at the time.

(1910) census from Hunt County, Texas, precinct 6, shows: Lonzy Thornton 55, married to Cora 31, with these children: Jessie 26 Irving 19 Bert 14 Lonzo and Cora had been married 8 years. Lonzo was a cotton gin operator. Cora was born in Tennessee as were both her parents.

The following obituary was sent to me by Jim Thornton(son of Irving, who was one of Lonzo's sons) Sept. 10, 1997. Jim also told me that one our ancestors is a Dr. Robert Thornton who designed the Capital Building in Wash. D.C..

The Sept.30, 1931 Lubbock, TX. obituary for Lonzo Bird (L.B.) Thornton states: L.B. Thornton was born in Cuthbert , Georgia , Feb.10, 1855. At the age of 15 , he with his parents, brothers and sisters moved to Texas and settled near Mount Pleasant. He was married to Miss Paralee Broadstreet on Mar. 18, 1877,who preceded him in death April 2, 1901. He was united in marriage to Miss Cora Stephenson on June 10, 1902. Mr. Thornton and family moved to Commerce, Texas in 1891, where he was engaged in the gin business until 1916, when due to ill health, he moved to Portales, New Mexico where he was engaged in irrigation farming. After regaining health, he came to Slaton and again entered the gin business. Mr. Thornton was among the oldest ginners in Texas, having been in the business about 36 years. He died Thursday, Sept. 24, 1931 at the family home, 355 North 9th St.. He was buried at Englewood Cemetery in Slaton Mary Jo Thornton told me (10-12-97) that his name was Lonzo Bird Thornton. A copy of Irving Thornton's (Lonzo's son) Birth Certificate lists Lonzo Bird Thornton as the father, 36 years old at the time of this birth, and residence at the time of this birth as 7 miles S.E. of Mount Pleasant, Texas.

Source: Nancy Paralee's Bible. Birth + Death dates for all 15 children.

Saw a photo - small, thin woman.

From "Pioneers in Wood Co WV" by House (p. 50):

Robert Thornton is another man who has been so surrounded with a glamour of tradition, making it difficult to trace the real character, as to sift fact from fable. Thornton is commonly accepted as the first settler of Wood Co, even by historical writers, though a very slight investigation would show the claim a myth. There is a fable that he traded his land for a trifle, the amount depending on who tells the story, and how they tell it .... Stripped to the bare facts, we find the little concerning Robert Thornton, briefly summarized is: - He was in PA at some date a few years prior to Captain Neal's settlement on the Kanawha River. - He entered several large tracts lying in Wood Co, under the VA Corn Law, some in his own right, some as assignee of other. One of these entries was the 950 acres lying above the mouth of the Little Kanawha. This he claimed to have been settled in 1773. (According to the law, he must swear that he built a house and raised a crop of corn.) He claimed a boundary of 400 acres "settlement right" and a pre-emption claim on 1000 acres more, but the parcel only measured 950 acres in the survey. - He sold his claim on all these Wood Co land to Alexander Parker [founder of PARKERsburg, Wood Co?] of PA, receiving several casks of rum as (apparently) part payment. This deal was made against the advice of friends. - Thornton had the Kanawha tract surveyed and platted to Parker by James Neal, as deputy surveyor of Monongalia Co. The patent was issued to Parker as assignee of Thornton. - Thornton became dissatisfied and talked of bringing suit in the courts to recover title. (If he did so, it came to nothing.) - There were 5 other patents for claims which covered in part the same ground as Thornton's. This claim was bounded by the 2 rivers, Park Ave. and 19th St. - Thornton being deceased, his heirs sold his claim to Phelps and Stokley who contested the matter with Parker in the courts, and lost their case. ... Robert Thornton was a resident of Wood Co in 1800. He lived on a large body of land occupying most of the "Bend" of the Kanawha River below the mouth of Walker's Creek - Thornton's Ben, and later, Butcher's Bend. I find nothing to show how he acquired title, when or from where he moved to it, or whether he ever lived on the tract where Parkersburg was built. ... Before coming to Wood Co, during the Indian War, he was a resident of the Grave Creek Settlement [Moundsville]. He probably moved from there to Wood Co. He had 8 children, 2 sons and 4 daughters, 2 of whom were married. It is not know about the other 2. Robert Thornton died some time during the spring of 1800. Of the children, Thomas was the oldest. He appears to have been unmarried, and lived with his mother. He was a mature man, and was mentioned several times in connection with the jury service, or road work. Henry Thornton was a son of Robert. He lived at home for a while, then married and continued to be a citizen of Wood Co, perhaps for the rest of his life. There were numerous persons in the next generation bearing the name of Thornton, who were probably children of Henry or Thomas Thornton.

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Robert Thornton's will was the first will filed in Wood County, VA

In the name of God, Amen, I Robert Thornton, of Wood County and Commonwealth of Virginia, being weak in body, yet of sound understanding and memory, do constitute this my last will + testament. I do give + bequeath my body to the earth, my soul unto God that gave it; I do will that my funeral charges + debts be paid out of my moveable estate after my death. Item, I do will + Bequeath unto my daughter Hannah Harden, one pound + that only to be paid to her within the term of fifteen months after my death. Item, I do will + bequeath unto my loving wife Elizabeth Thornton and my sons Thomas + Henry Thornton + my daughters Jemima Tryon + Lydia Johnson + Elizabeth, Catherine + Sarah Thornton, the remainder of all my lands + chattels, to be divided as the law directs as tho I made no will, and I desire + constitute Daniel Kencheloe + Reece Woolf my two friends executors of this my last will and testament + trustees of my wife and children. In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand and seal this fifteen day of April in the year of our Lord, 1799.

Robert Thornton (Seal)

Per 1880 Census, Jackson Co, WV:

Rosa, age 20, living with grandparents James (age 70, born PA) and Nancy (age 68, born OH) BLACKBURN in the household of Jason B. Mullinix (age 53, born Hampshire Co, VA).

Sources: Leota "Lee" West Thornton (History of San Saba) and Fay Welsch. All info on Seaborn Jefferson, his wife Mary Elizabeth Wicker and their children. (Nicknames for Seaborn and Mary's children + Mary Elizabeth Wicker's Birth/Death Dates + Places from Lee Thornton) (Birth dates/Places + Death dates/Places + Spouses of children from Fay Welsch)

Source: "The History of San Saba, Texas" Seaborn Thornton became a Civil War private in 1861, becoming a member of Company B, 47th Regiment, Georgia Infantry. He experienced service at Bull Run, Chicamauga, Missionary Ridge and the Wilderness. Good fortune was with this young man and he came through the civil conflict without physical damage.

The Eldora Herald (Iowa) Wed. Dec. 20, 1882 Married - at the Parsonage in Union, Iowa, Dec 10th 1882, Mr. S. C. Thornton and Miss Ruth Lundy both of Providence Township. Rev. Haskyns officiating. The Herald extends congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Thornton.

Marriage license No 310 Dec 9 Marriage license issued to A. C. Thornton (S. C.) and Ruth Lundy the former 24 years of age, and the latter 19 years of age, on the testimony of J. L. Thornton. A. C. Swain Clerk.

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