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Mary Ann Thornton (1815-1899) and Thomas Best

Mary Ann Thornton  (22, Jan 1815-o3, April 1899) was the oldest child of John Thornton and Frances Bowler.  The Thornton family  arrived in Port hope in 1829 and remained there for a few years.  I believe Mary Ann was the … Continue reading

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Richard Best Thornton (1843-1938)

Richard Thornton (1843-1938) was the biological son of John J. Thornton (1820-1905), a brother of Thomas Thornton.  John J. married Eliza Powers (1822-1843), daughter of Nathaniel Hart Powers and Rebecca LaRue.  It appears she may have died during the delivery … Continue reading

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