Andrew Matthew Thornton 
Andrew Matthew was born on April 14th, 1853 in Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 He died at the age of 72 on November 4th, 1925. He was buried in New Zion Cemetery, Mercer County, West Virginia.1 2 General Notes
Mercer County History 1987
page 617
Submitted by Earl C Thornton
Andrew Matthew Thornton born 14 Apr 1853 in Pulaski Co Va died 4 Nov 1925 Mercer Co married Elizabeth Susan Comer born 1 Apr 1861 died 30 Jan 1925, the daughter of Jacob Comer. Andrew and Susan had 10 children
1. Walter 1879 married Susan Comer
2. William 1881 married Maryetta Comer and then Eula Thomas
3. Chester 1885 married Elizabeth Meadows
4. John 1886 married Amanda Meadows
5. Florence 1888 married John Crawford
6. Lizzie 1891 married Fred Hill
7. Dorae 1892-1918
8. Bessie 1896 married Arther Miller
9. Eva 1899 married Raleigh Thomas
10Roy 1900 married 1st Bessie Dunn and 2nd Margie Thomas
Andrew Matthew and Elizabeth Susan were married in a religious ceremony on April 25th, 1876 in Mercer Co, West Virginia.2 They had five sons and five daughters, named Walter, William, Chester, John Anderson, Roy, Florence, Elizabeth, Dorae, Bessie and Eva.
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Children
John Anderson Thornton
John Anderson was born on November 30th, 1886 in Hales Gap, West Virginia.1 He died at the age of 87 on May 10th, 1974. He was buried in New Zion Cemetery, West Virginia.2 1
