... Thornton resided at Keswick, a part of his father's place, on which for some years he conducted a classical school, and which gave name to the neighboring Depot. A few years before his death he entered the Presbyterian ministry.
His wife was Margaret, daughter of Andrew Hart, and his children
Adeline, the wife of Rev. E.L. Cochran,
Susan, the wife of Rev. Joseph Baxter, Dr. A. Hamilton,
Oscar,
William A.,
Julia, the wife of Keating Nelson,
Celia, the wife of Rev. James M. Wilson, and
John.
He departed this life in 1834. ...
