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 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-).