QUAY 3 James Thornton, of Medante, born Co. Monaghan, Ireland; son of Mathu (or poss.Martin) Thornton and Mary Carry, married Ann Karan, of Medante, born Co. Wexford, Ireland; dau. of Pat Karan and Bridget K aran; witnesses: Owen Duffy, Mary Karan; by J. Michel, on Jan. 13th, 1862.