Thornton - County Caven 1770s - 1820
Looking for any infomation on the Thornton family who originated from county Caven. William Thornton was born abt 1771, possible sons: John born abt 1797, Adam, abt 1800, David abt 1806, William abt 1809. They were Presbyterian. They immigrated to Canada in 1820 and settled in Emily Township near Peterborough, Ontario.