William Everette THORNTON
He married Penelope Harriet Creech 21 Mar 1852 at Johnston, North Carolina . Penelope Harriet Creech was born at Johnston, North Carolina Jan 1824 daughter of Noah Creech and Mary Elizabeth Bryant .
They were the parents of 7
children:
Neil Thornton
born Sep 1857.
Alexander Thornton
born 1860.
Richard Thornton
born 22 Jan 1862.
Pharoah Thornton
born 6 Apr 1866.
Mary Florence Thornton
born Oct 1867.
Willis E. Thornton
born 15 May 1868.
Sarah S. Thornton
born Jun 1872.
Penelope Harriet Creech died at North Carolina .