Children of John and Frances Thornton of Clarke township

John Thornton (1788-1854) and Frances Bowler (1790-1872), originally from England, had 12 children.  I have more information on their descendants but here is a list of their children.   [Note: there may be errors in this.]

A. Mary Ann Thornton (1815-1889).  She married (1) Thomas Best (1810-1859) in Clarke Township, Durham County, Ontario.  After death of Thomas she married (2) William Cobbledick (1816-1878).  For a photo of her grave stone click here.

B. Bowler Thornton (1816-1876). Died in Illinois.  He married Hannah Blackburn (1821-1905).  Go to Bowler to find a great photo of Hannah Blackburn and two of Bowler and Hannah’s children including Frederick.  You will also find the grave stones of three  children who died early.

C.  William Thornton (1818-1897).  He married Anne Rinch (1821-1897), daughter of Henry Rinch and Sarah Vincent.

D.  John J Thornton (1820-1905). Died in Michigan.   Married (1) Eliza Powers (1821-1843). He married (2) Nancy. He married (3) Louisa M. Pack in Sanilac, Michigan.

E. Richard Thornton (1820-1905).  He married (1) Maria Blackburn (1835-).  He married (2) Mary G. Lark (1835-1907).

F.  Thomas Thornton (1824-1916).  He married (1) Susannah Powers (1824-1881).  She was born in Elizabeth Twp, Leeds County, Ontario, daughter of Nathaniel Hart Powers and Rebecca LaRue.   He married (2) Mary Hicks (1828-1909).

G. Jabez Thornton (1825-1910). Married Rachel Jane Kelly (1832-1918).

H. Samuel Thornton (1826-1905). Died in Michigan.   He married Rachael Maynard (1830-).

I. Martha Thornton (1828-1829).

J. George Thornton (1830-1900). Married Sarah Jane Connell (1842-).

K. Elizabeth Thornton (1833-).

L. Caroline Thornton (1835-).

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