Bridgit (Collins) Thornton (abt. 1695)

Born about 1695 in Accomack, Colony of Virginia

Wife of James Thornton — married 1720 in Virginia

Descendants

Died [date unknown] in Accomack, Colony of Virginia

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Biography

Bridget was born circa 1695 at Accomack Co, VA.

She married James Thornton, son of Edward Thornton (I) and Patience (-----), circa 1720. Married Name circa 1720

As of circa 1720,her married name was Thornton.

Will - Husb's^[1]

20 November 1741

Bridget was named in her husband's will on 20 November 1741 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as wife Bridget in the will of James Thornton..2 Will - Father's 6 March 1743 Bridget was named in her father's will on 6 March 1743 at Accomack Co, VA. She was shown as a daughter Bridget Thornton in the will of John Collins..^[2]

Family

• James Thornton b. c 1696, d. Jan 1742

Children

1. John Thornton+ b. c 1722, d. c 1805
2. James Thornton Sr.+ b. c 1725, d. a 1813
3. Sarah Thornton b. c 1728
4. Southy Thornton b. c 1730
5. William (Charles?) Thornton b. c 1732
6. Charles (William?) Thornton+ b. c 1732, d. a 1775
7. Thomas Thornton b. c 1734

Sources

1. ↑ Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 125 (will of James Thornton).
2. ↑ Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, VA, Wills & Administrations, 1663-1800, p. 130 (will of John Collins).