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Male William Thornton Click to view William Thornton in the family tree

William was born about 1595 in The Hills, Yorkshire, England.  William's father was William Thornton and his mother was Barbara Westby.  His paternal grandfather was Francis Thornton and his paternal grandmother is Joan De Lovier; his maternal grandfather was Ralph De Westby and his maternal grandmother is Anne Wyrall.  He was an only child.  He died in VA.


William's family with Elizabeth Rowland

‌William and Elizabeth were married in a religious ceremony on May 11th, 1646.  They had two sons named William and Francis.


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