FIRST GENERATION

1.  Hamo de THORNICROFT was born about 1270.

  Hamo de THORNICROFT and Joan de Sydington had the following children:

	+2	i.	Richard de THORNICROFT.

SECOND GENERATION

2.  Richard de THORNICROFT.  

  Richard de THORNICROFT and ??? had the following children:

	+3	i.	Richard de THORNICROFT.

THIRD GENERATION

3.  Richard de THORNICROFT was born about 1361.  He was an of Pexhull (Peckshall)    35th Edward  3.

Margery de Capesthorne (daughter of Alan de Capesthorne ) was born about 1361.  Richard de THORNICROFT and Margery de Capesthorne had the following children:

	+4	i.	Richard THORNICROFT.
	5	ii.	Agnes de THORNICROFT was born about 1361.

FOURTH GENERATION

4.  Richard THORNICROFT was born about 1413 of Thornicroft.  He was a Senr.  1st Henry 5th.

  Richard THORNICROFT and ??? had the following children:

	+6	i.	Richard THORNICROFT.

FIFTH GENERATION

6.  Richard THORNICROFT was a Junr.,   1st Henry 5th   & 8th Henry 6th.

  Richard THORNICROFT and ??? had the following children:

	+7	i.	Hugh de THORNICROFT.

SIXTH GENERATION

7.  Hugh de THORNICROFT was born of Thornicroft.  He was a 14th Hen. 6.

??? (daughter of ??? Ward ) was born of  Capesthorne, Co.Chester.  Hugh de THORNICROFT and ??? had the following children:

	+8	i.	Robert THORNICROFT.

SEVENTH GENERATION

8.  Robert THORNICROFT was born of Thornicroft.  He was an anno. 18th Hen.7.

??? Duncalfe was born of Foxhurst, Co. Chester.  Robert THORNICROFT and ??? Duncalfe had the following children:

	+9	i.	Edward THORNICROFT.

EIGHTH GENERATION

9.  Edward THORNICROFT died in 1572.  He was buried on 20 Dec 1572 in Gawsworth.  He was born of Thornicroft.  He was a 18th Hen 7;  5th & 19th Hen 8;  3rd & 4th  Philip & Mary.

Isabel HURST (daughter of George HURST ) was born of Poynton, Co. Chester.  Edward THORNICROFT and Isabel HURST had the following children:

	+10	i.	Roger THORNYCROFT.
	+11	ii.	Robert THORNICROFT.

NINTH GENERATION

10.  Roger THORNYCROFT was born about 1577 of Thornycroft.  He was buried on 20 Oct 1600 in Gawsworth.  He was a 19th Eliz. 1577.     Gentleman..  Acc'd heir.

Elizabeth ??? was buried on 15 Jun 1569 in Gawsworth.  First wife  Roger THORNYCROFT and Elizabeth ??? had the following children:

	+12	i.	Edward THORNYCROFT.
	+13	ii.	Anne THORNYCROFT.
	+14	iii.	Isabell THORNYCROFT.
	+15	iv.	Mary THORNYCROFT.

Jane FORD (daughter of William FORD) was buried on 3 Apr 1591 in Gawsworth.  She was born in The Marsh, Co. Stafford.  She was a 19 Eliz - 1577.

11.  Robert THORNICROFT was born of Thornycroft.  He was a Cromwell Hall Farm.  From whom descend many existing and extinct families of the name.

A separate history ('part 2')was drawn up by Stephen Tucker, Somerset Herald, in 1859.

TENTH GENERATION

12.  Edward THORNYCROFT was buried on 1 Aug 1631 in Gawsworth.  He was born of Thornycroft.  He was an only son.   19th Eliz. & 11th James 1st..

Margery Swetenham (daughter of Thomas SWETENHAM  and Elizabeth SWETENHAM ) died in 1623/24.  She was buried on 5 Jan 1624 in Gawsworth.  or,  Margaret  Edward THORNYCROFT and Margery Swetenham had the following children:

	+16	i.	Edward THORNYCROFT.
	+17	ii.	William THORNYCROFT.
	18	iii.	Thomas THORNYCROFT was christened on 15 Oct 1594 in Gawsworth.  Third son.   Died without issue.
	19	iv.	John THORNYCROFT was christened on 21 Oct 1596 in Gawsworth.  Fourth son. Died without issue.
	20	v.	Samuel THORNYCROFT was christened on 31 Aug 1599 in Gawsworth.  Fifth son. Died without issue.
	+21	vi.	Elizabeth (or Margaret) THORNYCROFT.
	+22	vii.	Mary THORNYCROFT.
	+23	viii.	Sarah THORNYCROFT.
	+24	ix.	Margaret THORNYCROFT.
	+25	x.	Anne THORNYCROFT.

13.  Anne THORNYCROFT was a married.

William MERREY or MIRREY was an of Woodhouse, Co Stafford.

14.  Isabell THORNYCROFT was a married.

Ralph LANGTON was an of Whitley,  Co.Chester.

15.  Mary THORNYCROFT was a married.

Ralph GOODMAN was an of Gayton, Co. Chester.

ELEVENTH GENERATION

16.  Edward THORNYCROFT was christened on 1 Jul 1579 in Gawsworth.  He was buried on 30 Sep 1637 in Gawsworth.  Eldest son.

He was married to Alice ADDERLEY (daughter of Henry ADDERLEY) about 1613.  Alice ADDERLEY was born of Blakehaugh, Co. Stafford.  Edward THORNYCROFT and Alice ADDERLEY had the following children:

	+26	i.	Edward THORNYCROFT Captain.
	+27	ii.	Elizabeth THORNYCROFT.
	+28	iii.	John THORNYCROFT.

17.  William THORNYCROFT.  Second Son

??? DOWNS died in 1651.  Widow of John Downs, sen. of Overton,  Co.Chester  William THORNYCROFT and ??? DOWNS had the following children:

	+29	i.	William THORNYCROFT.

21.  Elizabeth (or Margaret) THORNYCROFT was christened on 30 Aug 1581 in Gawsworth.

Philip ? Bowman was born of Sutton, Co.Chester.

22.  Mary THORNYCROFT was christened on 20 Feb 1587 in Gawsworth.

Symon Gill was a Master of St.Pauls School, London.

23.  Sarah THORNYCROFT was christened on 15 Feb 1589 in Gawsworth.

John DOWNS Esq. was born of Overton, Co. Chester.  He was a jnr..  Sarah THORNYCROFT and John DOWNS Esq. had the following children:

	30	i.	Ann DOWNS.  
	31	ii.	Mary DOWNS.  
	32	iii.	Margaret DOWNS.  

24.  Margaret THORNYCROFT was christened on 1 Aug 1592 in Gawsworth.

John SMITH was born of Barthomley, Co.Chester.

25.  Anne THORNYCROFT was christened on 15 Oct 1593 in Gawsworth.

John (or Thomas) Lingart was born of Wisington.

TWELFTH GENERATION

26.  Edward THORNYCROFT Captain was christened on 28 Nov 1614 in Gawsworth.  He was buried on 4 Jun 1697 in Gawsworth.  Eldest son & heir. Captain of horse in the service of King Charles 1st. Aged 83 at death.

He was married to Katherine KINSEY (daughter of John KINSEY ) about 1635.  Katherine KINSEY was buried on 13 May 1698 in Gawsworth.  Edward THORNYCROFT Captain and Katherine KINSEY had the following children:

	33	i.	Edward THORNYCROFT was christened on 1 Aug 1636 in Gawsworth.  He was buried on 22 Nov 1640 in Gawsworth.  1st son.
	34	ii.	John THORNYCROFT was christened on 17 Jun 1637 in Gawsworth.  He died in 1658.  2nd son. died unmarried.
	+35	iii.	Thomas THORNYCROFT.
	+36	iv.	Joseph THORNYCROFT.
	37	v.	Benjamin THORNYCROFT was born on 12 Sep 1645.  6th  son. Living 1687.  (See will of J.Thornycroft of Grays Inn,  Pt.2)
	38	vi.	Nehemiah THORNYCROFT was buried on 26 Mar 1649 in Gawsworth.  7th son. Died in infancy.
	39	vii.	James THORNYCROFT.  8th son. Died in infancy.
	+40	viii.	Edward THORNYCROFT.
	+41	ix.	Elizabeth THORNYCROFT.
	42	x.	Mary THORNYCROFT was christened on 1 Apr 1644 in Marton.  2nd daughter.  Living 1687, unmarried.
	43	xi.	Katherine THORNYCROFT was born on 7 Feb 1649.  3rd Daughter. Living 1687
	+44	xii.	Alice THORNYCROFT.
	45	xiii.	Dorothy THORNYCROFT was born on 9 Aug 1653.  5th Daughter. Living in 1687.
	46	xiv.	Jane THORNYCROFT was born on 29 Sep 1654.  6th Daughter. Living in 1687
	+47	xv.	Hannah THORNYCROFT.
	+48	xvi.	Henry THORNYCROFT.

27.  Elizabeth THORNYCROFT.  

John Byron was an Alderman of Macclesfield.  Elizabeth THORNYCROFT and John Byron had the following children:

	+49	i.	Elizabeth Byron.

28.  John THORNYCROFT was born on 1 Jan 1616.  He was christened on 4 Jan 1616 in Gawsworth.  He died on 25 Sep 1687.  He was buried in Bloxham, Oxfordshire.  He was a Barrister at law, Grays Inn, London..  He was C/E.  There is a monument to his memory at Bloxham.   His will was dated 26 March 1687 was proved by his son and Executor, Sir John Thornycroft.

Dorothy Howel (daughter of John Howel Sir ) was born on 9 Oct 1634.  She died on 19 Aug 1717.  She was buried in Bloxham, Oxfordshire.  Heiress of her brother John Howel, Esq.

Her will dated 20th Dec.1714 was proved 7 Nov.1717  John THORNYCROFT and Dorothy Howel had the following children:

	+50	i.	John THORNYCROFT Sir.
	51	ii.	Phillip THORNYCROFT was born on 11 Jun 1668.  He died on 17 Sep 1668.  3rd son.
	52	iii.	Henry THORNYCROFT was born on 25 Jun 1669.  4th son.   Living and unmarried in 1720.
	53	iv.	Elizabeth THORNYCROFT was born on 25 Feb 1660.  She died in 1724.  Eldest daughter. Died unmarried.  Her will dated 17 Dec.1723 was proved by her brother and executor Sir John Thornycroft on 5th March 1724.
	54	v.	Dorothy THORNYCROFT was born on 21 Feb 1661.  She died on 8 Dec 1668.  2nd daughter.
	55	vi.	Alice THORNYCROFT was born on 10 Mar 1662.  She died on 14 Mar 1662.
	+56	vii.	Mary THORNYCROFT.
	+57	viii.	Dorothy THORNYCROFT.
	+58	ix.	Edward THORNICROFT Lt. Colonel.

29.  William THORNYCROFT died in 1673.  mentioned in the pedigrees extant of the family.

Anne Smith (daughter of Smith, Dr. ) was born of Co.Derby.  William THORNYCROFT and Anne Smith had the following children:

	+59	i.	John THORNYCROFT.
	60	ii.	Edward THORNYCROFT.  Second son.
	61	iii.	Samuel THORNYCROFT.  Third son.
	+62	iv.	Mary THORNYCROFT.
	+63	v.	Anne THORNYCROFT.

THIRTEENTH GENERATION

35.  Thomas THORNYCROFT was christened on 29 Aug 1638 in Gawsworth.  3rd son.   Living in 1687. Died without issue.

Mary Ann WATSON was born of Bromfield, Co. Stafford..  Widow of John Watson of Macclesfield, brother of Edward Watson.

36.  Joseph THORNYCROFT.  5th son.

  Joseph THORNYCROFT and Anne KEAT (or KETE) had the following children:

	64	i.	Mary THORNYCROFT.  

40.  Edward THORNYCROFT was born on 19 Jan 1655.  He was buried on 17 May 1726 in Gawsworth.  He was a Barrister at Law.  9th & youngest son. heir & successor to his father.  Of Thornycroft Hall and Lincolns Inn, London. J.P. of Co.Palatine of Chester

Anne ASHTON (daughter of Ralph ASHTON Sir ) died on 30 Dec 1712 in Thornycroft.  She was buried on 3 Jan 1713 in Gawsworth.  Only surviving daughter.  Edward THORNYCROFT and Anne ASHTON had the following children:

	+65	i.	John THORNYCROFT.
	+66	ii.	Mary THORNYCROFT.
	+67	iii.	Anne THORNYCROFT.

41.  Elizabeth THORNYCROFT was born on 10 May 1642.  Eldest daughter. Living 1687.

Reginald BANCROFT was born of Chelford, Cheshire.  He was a J.P..

44.  Alice THORNYCROFT was born on 25 Nov 1651.  4th daughter.  living 1687.

Benjamin WYCHE was born of Steeple Langford, Wiltshire.

47.  Hannah THORNYCROFT was born on 4 Jul 1657.  7th daughter. Living in 1687.

??? ETTY was born of York.  Probably the ancestor of the celebrated William Etty, R.A., a native of that city.

48.  Henry THORNYCROFT was christened on 16 Sep 1639 in Gawsworth.  4th son

Sarah BARKER (or PARKER) (daughter of Richard BARKER (or PARKER) ) was born of London.  Henry THORNYCROFT and Sarah BARKER (or PARKER) had the following children:

	68	i.	Henry THORNYCROFT was born on 25 Feb 1669.  Eldest son. Living 1687. Died unmarried.
	+69	ii.	Edward THORNYCROFT.
	70	iii.	John THORNYCROFT was a died an infant.
	71	iv.	Sarah THORNYCROFT was a died in infancy.
	72	v.	Catharine THORNYCROFT was a died in infancy.
	73	vi.	Diana THORNYCROFT was a died in infancy.
	74	vii.	Sarah THORNYCROFT was a died in infancy.
	75	viii.	Dorothy THORNYCROFT was born on 19 Mar 1671.  living in 1687
	76	ix.	Elizabeth THORNYCROFT was born in Nov 1679.  Living in 1688.
	+77	x.	Diana THORNYCROFT.

49.  Elizabeth Byron.  only daughter.

William Watson was born of Macclesfield.  Elizabeth Byron and William Watson had the following children:

	78	i.	Edward Watson.  
	+79	ii.	Mary Watson.

50.  John THORNYCROFT Sir was born on 16 Nov 1659.  He died on 8 Dec 1725 in Milcomb..  He was buried in Bloxham, Oxfordshire.  He was a Barrister at Law.  He was C/E.  of Milcomb, Oxon, and Grays Inn, London. Created a Baronet  on 17 Aug.1701.

There is a magnificent monument to his memory at Bloxham. His will dated 23 March 1722 was proved 17 Feb.1725-6.

He was married to Elizabeth KEY (daughter of Josiah KEY ) on 17 Feb 1786 in Milcomb.  Elizabeth KEY was born on 20 Dec 1665 in Milcomb.  She died on 6 Mar 1703 in Milcomb.  She was buried in Bloxham, Oxfordshire.  She was C/E.  Sole child and heiress of Josiah Key.

Aged 38 at death  John THORNYCROFT Sir and Elizabeth KEY had the following children:

	+80	i.	John THORNYCROFT Sir.
	81	ii.	Hamo THORNYCROFT was born on 16 Mar 1694.  He was a died young.
	82	iii.	Dorothy Elizabeth THORNYCROFT was born on 23 Oct 1688.  She was a died young.
	+83	iv.	Elizabeth THORNYCROFT.
	84	v.	Dorothy THORNYCROFT was born on 7 Dec 1699.  Living 1720. Died unmarried.

56.  Mary THORNYCROFT was born on 16 Apr 1665.  4th daughter.

  Mary THORNYCROFT and William HERBERT Esq. had the following children:

	85	i.	Mary HERBERT.  Only daughter.

57.  Dorothy THORNYCROFT was born on 31 Jan 1671.

Henry FERMOR Sir was born of Welches, Sussex.  Created Baronet on 4 May 1725.   She was his first wife.

They had issue a son and two daughters all of whom died young.

58.  Edward THORNICROFT Lt. Colonel was born on 23 Apr 1664 in Grays Inn, London.  He died in 1709 in Alicant, Spain.  He was buried in Alicant, Spain..  He was a Lt.Col. in Sir Charles Hotham's Reg't. He held a Brevet Col. commission. He was blown up in the memorable defence of the Castle of Alicant in Spain in 1709 and was buried under the high altar there.

Admons. granted to his widow in August 1709.

  Edward THORNICROFT Lt. Colonel and Mary de LAWNE had the following children:

	86	i.	Edward THORNYCROFT Capt..  Captain in Col. Handasyde's Regiment of Foot.  Living in 1720.
	87	ii.	John THORNICROFT Dr. was born about 1699.  2nd son.   Studied at Leyden for the medical profession and took his Doctor's degree there in 1736 upon which occasion he publisherd the Latin oration or inaugural disputation delivered by him on receiving the degree, a copy of which is in the
			Library of the British Museum. It is addressed to the heads of the University and dedicated to Sir Wm. de Lawne.
	88	iii.	Gideon THORNICROFT.  3rd son. Aged about 14 in 1720.
	89	iv.	William THORNICROFT.  Died an infant.
	90	v.	Dorothy THORNICROFT died on 20 May 1719.  Eldest daughter. Died unmarried.
	91	vi.	Dorcas THORNICROFT.  
	92	vii.	Elizabeth THORNICROFT.  3rd Daughter.  Living, unmarried, in 1720.
	+93	viii.	Anne THORNICROFT.

59.  John THORNYCROFT died in 1707.  He was buried on 25 Oct 1707 in Broseley.  He was an of Broseley,  Co. Salop.  Eldest son who is mentioned in all the pedigrees as are also his brothers and sisters.

Catherine ??? died in 1717.  She was buried on 29 Oct 1717 in Broseley.  John THORNYCROFT and Catherine ??? had the following children:

	94	i.	John THORNYCROFT was buried on 14 Dec 1666 in Broseley.  He was born in Broseley.  He was a died an infant.
	+95	ii.	William THORNYCRAFT (Thornicroft).
	96	iii.	Jane THORNYCROFT was buried on 13 Mar 1666 in Broseley.  recorded as dau. of Catherine Thornycroft ?
	97	iv.	Mary THORNYCROFT was christened on 4 Dec 1670 in Broseley.
	98	v.	Elinor THORNYCROFT was christened on 13 Feb 1675 in Broseley.

62.  Mary THORNYCROFT.  had several daughters.

63.  Anne THORNYCROFT.  

??? HYDE was born of Prestbury.  Anne THORNYCROFT and ??? HYDE had the following children:

	99	i.	.  
	100	ii.	.  
	101	iii.	.  
	102	iv.	.  

FOURTEENTH GENERATION

65.  John THORNYCROFT was born on 3 Jul 1687.  He died on 22 Dec 1726.  He was buried in Marton.  Eldest son. Lived only seven months after succeeding to the estates.  There is an inscription to his memory at Marton.

He was married to Eleanor HENSHAW (daughter of John HENSHAW ) on 30 Oct 1712 in Gawsworth.  Eleanor HENSHAW was born of Henshaw, Cheshire..  only child and heiress.  John THORNYCROFT and Eleanor HENSHAW had the following children:

	+103	i.	Henshaw THORNYCROFT.
	104	ii.	??? THORNYCROFT was born on 20 Mar 1717.  He was buried on 19 May 1718 in Marton.  He was a died in infancy.  2nd son.
	105	iii.	Edward THORNYCROFT was born on 17 Mar 1721.  He was buried on 15 Apr 1722 in Macclesfield.  He was christened in Macclesfield.
	+106	iv.	Anne THORNYCROFT.
	107	v.	Eleanor THORNYCROFT was buried in 1768/69 in Gawsworth.

66.  Mary THORNYCROFT was born on 21 Jul 1688.  Mrs Davenport died without issue.

67.  Anne THORNYCROFT was born on 17 Nov 1689.  She died on 14 Jan 1714.  Died in childbirth.

She was married to Samuel ADDERLEY Esq. on 22 Jul 1713.  Samuel ADDERLEY Esq. was born of Blackhaugh, Staffs..

69.  Edward THORNYCROFT was born in 1673.  Living in 1720.

Elizabeth NELSON (daughter of William NELSON) was born of Chaddleworth, Wiltshire.  Edward THORNYCROFT and Elizabeth NELSON had the following children:

	108	i.	Henry THORNYCROFT was a died young.
	109	ii.	Winifred THORNYCROFT was a died in infancy.
	110	iii.	Anne THORNYCROFT was a died in infancy.
	111	iv.	Richmond THORNYCROFT died about 1771.  Will proved 26 March 1771.

77.  Diana THORNYCROFT was born on 7 Aug 1682.

Samuel BARRY was born of Co. Tipperary.

79.  Mary Watson.  

William ELWES was a Gent..

80.  John THORNYCROFT Sir was born on 3 Sep 1691.  He died on 23 Jun 1743.  He was buried on 8 Jul 1743 in Bloxham.  Sir John appearedto have been a wild and reckless man, was cut off with a shilling by his father, died in the Kings Bench.  The Baronetcy became extinct on his death.

His will dated 15 May 1739 was proved 25 June 1743.

Teresa(or Terceira) Maria BONNELL (daughter of Andrew BONNELL ) was buried on 26 Mar 1756 in Bloxham.  She was born of London..

83.  Elizabeth THORNYCROFT was born on 9 Sep 1689.  This lady who inherited the major part of her fathers estate devised them at her death to Henshaw Thornycroft whose son Edward devised them with the rest to Rev.Charles Mytton.

Rodger Peter HANDASYDE Col. was born of Gains, Co. Hants..  Brigadier General & Colonel of a Regiment of Foot. MP for Huntingdon.

93.  Anne THORNICROFT.  Lady Delawarr died having had no issue by either husband.

George  Lord Abergavenny died about 1723.  12th Lord Abergavenny.   Died without issue.

95.  William THORNYCRAFT (Thornicroft) was born in 1667 in Broseley.  He was christened on 8 Mar 1667 in Broseley.  Second but only surviving son.

He was married to Elizabeth COX on 19 Nov 1693 in Broseley.  Elizabeth COX died in 1704.  She was buried on 22 May 1704 in Broseley.  William THORNYCRAFT (Thornicroft) and Elizabeth COX had the following children:

	112	i.	William THORNICROFT was born in 1694.  He was christened on 29 Sep 1694 in Broseley.  He was buried on 15 Oct 1694 in Broseley.  Eldest son.
	+113	ii.	William THORNICROFT.
	114	iii.	Elizabeth THORNYCRAFT (Thornicroft) was born in 1698 in Broseley.  She was christened on 3 Apr 1698 in Broseley.
	115	iv.	John THORNICROFT was born in 1700.  He was christened on 17 Nov 1700 in Broseley.  He was buried on 22 Jan 1707 in Broseley.  Third son.
	+116	v.	Thomas THORNYCROFT.

Mary EVANS was buried in 1718 in Broseley.  by whom he had no issue

FIFTEENTH GENERATION

103.  Henshaw THORNYCROFT was christened on 16 Dec 1713 in Gawsworth.  He died on 6 May 1780.  He was buried on 10 May 1780 in Gawsworth.  He was born in Thornycroft.  Eldest & only surviving son. There is an inscription to his memory at Gawsworth. His will dated 17 April 1779 was proved on 17 Oct. 1780.

He was married to Mary MARSDEN on 25 Jun 1741 in Newton, nr. Manchester, Lancs..  Mary MARSDEN was buried on 26 Feb 1774 in Gawsworth.  She was born of Newton, Lancs.  There is an inscription to her memory at Gawsworth.  Henshaw THORNYCROFT and Mary MARSDEN had the following children:

	+117	i.	Edward THORNYCROFT.
	118	ii.	Henshaw THORNYCROFT was buried on 28 Jul 1747 in Gawsworth.  She was a died in infancy.  Eldest son.
	119	iii.	James THORNYCROFT was buried on 24 Sep 1750 in St.Annes, Manchester.  2nd son.
	120	iv.	Mary THORNYCROFT was christened on 11 Jan 1748 in St.Annes, Manchester.  She was buried in 1756 in Gawsworth.  2nd daughter.
	121	v.	Eleanor THORNYCROFT was christened on 4 Jan 1755 in Gawsworth.  She died on 20 Jun 1823.  She was buried in Gawsworth.  Eldest daughter.  Co-heiress of her brother Edward.  There is an inscription to her memory at Gawsworth.
	122	vi.	Anne THORNYCROFT was christened on 13 Nov 1757 in Siddington.  She died on 6 Sep 1831.  She was buried in Gawsworth.  3rd daughter & co heiress of her brother Edward. There is an inscription to her memory at Gawsworth. Her will dated 15 Dec.1828 was proved 30 April 1832.

106.  Anne THORNYCROFT was christened on 25 Nov 1715.  Living 1782.

113.  William THORNICROFT was born in 1695 in Broseley.  He was christened on 29 Sep 1695 in Broseley.  He died in 1768.  He was buried on 30 Mar 1768 in Cleobury North, Co. Salop.  Second son.

  William THORNICROFT and Susanna had the following children:

	123	i.	Elizabeth THORNICROFT was born in 1722 in Cleobury North, Co. Salop.  She was christened on 29 May 1722 in Cleobury North, Co. Salop.
	124	ii.	William THORNICROFT was born in 1724.  He was christened on 10 Dec 1724 in Cleobury North, Co. Salop.  Eldest son.
	125	iii.	John THORNICROFT was born in 1726 in Cleobury North, Co. Salop.  He was christened on 28 Sep 1726 in Cleobury North, Co. Salop.  He died in 1731 in Cleobury North, Co. Salop.  He was buried on 6 Jun 1731 in Cleobury North, Co. Salop.  Seconnd son.
	126	iv.	George THORNICROFT was born in 1728 in Cleobury North, Co. Salop.  He was christened on 2 Mar 1728 in Cleobury North, Co. Salop.  Third son.
	127	v.	Elinor THORNICROFT was born in 1731 in Cleobury North, Co. Salop.  She was christened on 8 Feb 1731 in Cleobury North, Co. Salop.  She died in 1732 in Cleobury North, Co. Salop.  She was buried on 30 Mar 1732 in Cleobury North, Co. Salop.
	128	vi.	Thomas THORNICROFT was born in 1736 in Cleobury North, Co. Salop.  He was christened on 17 Dec 1736 in Cleobury North, Co. Salop.  Fourth son.
	129	vii.	Samuel THORNICROFT was born in 1739 in Cleobury North, Co. Salop.  He was christened on 17 Oct 1739 in Cleobury North, Co. Salop.  Fifth son.
	130	viii.	Susanna THORNICROFT was born in 1743 in Cleobury North, Co. Salop.  She was christened on 17 Apr 1743 in Cleobury North, Co. Salop.
	131	ix.	Joseph THORNICROFT was born in 1745 in Cleobury North, Co. Salop.  He died in 1745 in Cleobury North, Co. Salop.  He was christened on 8 Apr 1745 in Cleobury North, Co. Salop.  He was buried on 29 Jul 1745 in Cleobury North, Co. Salop.  Sixth son.

116.  Thomas THORNYCROFT was born in 1703 in Broseley.  He was christened on 6 Jun 1703 in Broseley.  He died in 1739 in Abdon, Co. Salop.  He was buried on 11 Jul 1739 in Abdon, Co. Salop.  Fourth son

Sarah ??? died in 1752.  She was buried on 7 Dec 1752 in Abdon, Co. Salop.  Thomas THORNYCROFT and Sarah ??? had the following children:

	+132	i.	Edward THORNICRAFT(Thorneycroft).
	+133	ii.	Elizabeth THORNYCROFT.

SIXTEENTH GENERATION

117.  Edward THORNYCROFT was christened on 4 Nov 1752 in Gawsworth.  He died on 20 Jan 1817 in Eccleston, Cheshire.  He was buried in Gawsworth.  3rd but only surviving son. Last male heir of his line.  J.P. for the Co.Palatine of Chester. Died at Eccleston Rectory. There is a monument to his memory in Gawsworth Church.  By his will dated 18 May 1815 and proved 9 June 1817 he devised the
whole of his estate after the death of his surviving sisters to Rev. Charles Mytton, Recotr of Eccleston who accordingly succeeded to them on the death of Anne, the last survivor of the Misses Thornycroft 6th Sept 1831 and assumed by Royal
Licence six weeks afterwards in compliance with Mr Thornycroft's will, that name and arms of Thornycroft.  His son and heir in the present Rev.John Thornycroft,A.M., J.P. of Thornycroft Hall.

THIS BRANCH NOW EXTINCT.

He was married to Ann WILDMAN Lady Barrington (daughter of James MUNDLY   ?? ) on 1 Feb 1812 in Wey, Gloucs..  Ann WILDMAN Lady Barrington was buried on 13 Apr 1816 in Gawsworth.  She was born in Thetford Abbey, Norfolk.  Viscountess Barrington - Widow of William Wildman, 3rd Viscount Barrington.  A second marriage for both.  There was no issue.

132.  Edward THORNICRAFT(Thorneycroft) was born in 1729 in Abdon, Co. Salop.  He was christened on 1 Mar 1729 in Abdon, Co. Salop.  He died in 1795.  He was buried on 19 Mar 1795 in Dudley, Worcs..  He was an afterwards of Tipton, Staffs..

Ann PRESTWOOD died in 1797.  She was buried on 4 May 1797 in Dudley, Worcs..  Edward THORNICRAFT(Thorneycroft) and Ann PRESTWOOD had the following children:

	+134	i.	Edward THORNEYCROFT.
	+135	ii.	Thomas THORNICROFT.

133.  Elizabeth THORNYCROFT was born in 1732 in Abdon, Co Salop.  She was christened on 10 Jan 1732 in Abdon, Co Salop.

She was married to John EDWARDS on 27 Feb 1754 in Cleobury North.

SEVENTEENTH GENERATION

134.  Edward THORNEYCROFT was born in 1764.  He was christened on 30 Oct 1764 in Astley Abbotts, Co.Salop.  He died in 1830 in Wolverhampton, Staffs..  He was buried on 3 May 1830 in Wolverhampton, Staffs..  2nd son.   Aged 66 at death.

Married by licence at Broseley

He was married to Mary BRADLEY (daughter of William BRADLEY and Mary ) on 17 Jul 1784 in Broseley, Co.Salop.  Mary BRADLEY was born in 1758.  She was christened on 2 Jul 1758 in Broseley.  She died in 1836.  She was buried in Oct 1836 in Wolverhampton, Staffs..  She was an of Benthall, Co. Salop.  Edward THORNEYCROFT and Mary BRADLEY had the following children:

	+136	i.	Edward Charles THORNEYCROFT.
	+137	ii.	George Benjamin THORNEYCROFT.
	+138	iii.	Maria THORNEYCROFT.

135.  Thomas THORNICROFT was born in 1763 in Astley Abbotts, Co. Salop.  He was christened on 23 Jan 1763 in Astley Abbotts, Co. Salop.  He was buried in Dudley.

EIGHTEENTH GENERATION

136.  Edward Charles THORNEYCROFT was born in 1791.  He was christened on 21 Nov 1791 in St.Thomas', Dudley, Worcs..  He died in 1847.  Elder twin to G.B.Thorneycroft

Martha BAGNALL (daughter of Edward BAGNALL ) was born in Wednesbury, Staffs.  Edward Charles THORNEYCROFT and Martha BAGNALL had the following children:

	+139	i.	Betsy THORNEYCROFT.

137.  George Benjamin THORNEYCROFT was born in 1791 in ..  He was christened on 27 Nov 1791 in Dudley, Worcs..  He was buried on 1 Apr 1851 in The Cemetery, Wolverhampton, Staffs..  He was C/E & Methodist..  Younger twin.    Became first Mayor of Wolverhampton, Staffs.

Of Hadley Park, (Nr.Donnington) Salop.  Justice of the Peace for Counties  of Salop and Stafford.

Other issue died in infancy

He was married to Eleanor PAGE on 9 Apr 1814 in St.Peter's Collegiate Church, Wolverhampton.  Eleanor PAGE was born on 28 Mar 1798.  She died on 5 Jan 1874 in Wolverhampton, Staffs.  She was buried on 10 Jan 1874 in Wolverhampton, Staffs.  George Benjamin THORNEYCROFT and Eleanor PAGE had the following children:

	+140	i.	Mary THORNEYCROFT.
	+141	ii.	Emma THORNEYCROFT.
	+142	iii.	Thomas THORNEYCROFT Captain.
	+143	iv.	Harriet THORNEYCROFT.
	+144	v.	Ellen THORNEYCROFT.

138.  Maria THORNEYCROFT died on 1 Apr 1838.  Died aged 51 years

She was married to James KESTEVEN on 9 Dec 1806 in St.Peter, Leeds, Yorkshire.  James KESTEVEN was born on 5 Jan 1779 in Treeton, Yorkshire.  He died on 6 Dec 1814.  Died in 1814 aged 36.  Maria THORNEYCROFT and James KESTEVEN had the following children:

	145	i.	Thomas KESTEVEN was born on 16 Jun 1815.  Of The Barnhurst, Tettenhall.   Twice married.  Has daughters from both marriages.

NINETEENTH GENERATION

139.  Betsy THORNEYCROFT was born in 1823.

Samuel FROST (son of Matthew FROST  and Mary BROADFIELD) was born in 1819.  He died in 1870.  Eldest son.  Betsy THORNEYCROFT and Samuel FROST had the following children:

	+146	i.	Edward Charles FROST.

140.  Mary THORNEYCROFT was born on 2 Mar 1818 in Willenhall, Staffs.

She was married to Charles CORSER Esq on 9 Apr 1839.  Charles CORSER Esq was born in Wolverhampton, Staffs.  He was a Soldier.

141.  Emma THORNEYCROFT was born on 26 Mar 1821 in Wolverhampton, Syaffs.

She was married to John HARTLEY Esq. on 28 Aug 1839 in Wolverhampton.

142.  Thomas THORNEYCROFT Captain was born on 10 Dec 1822 in Willenhall, Staffs.  He was christened on 18 May 1823 in Willenhall, Staffs.  only surviving son of George & Eleanor T.    Of Hadley Park, Salop  and Tettenhall Wood, Staffs.   Justice of the Peace for the Co. of Salop and Deputy Lieutenant and Justice of the Peace for the Co. of Stafford.

Captain of the Queens Own Staffordshire Yeomanry Cavalry.

High Sheriff of the Co. of Stafford 1864.   Major Q.O.S.Y.C. 30 July 1864.

Promoted as Lieut.-Col.

He was married to Jane WHITELAW (daughter of Alexander WHITELAW  and Janet ???) on 29 Jun 1847 in Gartsherrie House, Old Monkland, Nr.Glasgow.  Jane WHITELAW was born on 13 Oct 1824 in Dumpark, Co.Lanark..  Niece of Messrs.Baird of Gartsherrie  Thomas THORNEYCROFT Captain and Jane WHITELAW had the following children:

	+147	i.	Jessie THORNEYCROFT.
	+148	ii.	Jeanie THORNEYCROFT.
	+149	iii.	George Benjamin THORNEYCROFT.
	150	iv.	James Baird THORNEYCROFT was born on 19 Mar 1851 in Crescent Cottage, Tettenhall Road, Wolverhampton, Staffs.
	151	v.	Hamo Douglas THORNEYCROFT was born on 4 Jan 1855 in Tettenhall Wood.
	152	vi.	Eleanor THORNEYCROFT was born on 9 Mar 1857 in Tettenhall Wood.
	153	vii.	Alexander Whitelaw THORNEYCROFT was born on 19 Jan 1859 in Tettenhall Wood.  Second Lieut. 21 Royal Scotch Fusiliers
	154	viii.	Wallace THORNEYCROFT was born on 24 Feb 1861 in Tettenhall Wood.
	155	ix.	Florence THORNEYCROFT was born on 14 Jun 1869 in Tettenhall Wood.

143.  Harriet THORNEYCROFT was born on 20 Aug 1827 in Wolverhampton, Staffs.

144.  Ellen THORNEYCROFT was born on 23 Feb 1830 in Wolverhampton, Staffs.

He was married to Henry Hartley FOWLER Esq. on 4 Oct 1857.  Henry Hartley FOWLER Esq. was a Soldier.  Of Wolverhampton.

20TH GENERATION

146.  Edward Charles FROST was born on 21 Oct 1846.

Mary Harriette ROONEY (daughter of Andrew ROONEY) was born in Auckland, N.Z..  Edward Charles FROST and Mary Harriette ROONEY had the following children:

	156	i.	Edward Thorneycroft FROST.  
	157	ii.	Julia Gertrude FROST.  
	158	iii.	Harry Mervyn FROST.  
	159	iv.	Olive Mary FROST.  
	160	v.	Ada Kathleen FROST.  
	161	vi.	Arthur Raymond FROST.  
	162	vii.	Evelyn Daisy FROST.  
	163	viii.	Florence Helen FROST.  

147.  Jessie THORNEYCROFT was born on 20 Mar 1848 in Crescent Cottage, Tettenhall Road, Wolverhampton, Staffs.

She was married to Joseph Arthur PLATT (son of John PLATT M.P. ) on 15 Aug 1876 in Tettenhall.

148.  Jeanie THORNEYCROFT was born on 14 Aug 1852 in Tettenhall Wood, Staffs.

She was married to Francis WHEEN (son of Richard WHEEN ) on 27 Jan 1876 in Tettenhall, Staffs.  Jeanie THORNEYCROFT and Francis WHEEN had the following children:

	164	i.	Evelyn Jeanie WHEEN was born on 18 Oct 1876 in 23 Westbourne Place, London.  She was christened in St.Peters, Eaton Square.
	165	ii.	Edith Mary WHEEN was born on 13 Nov 1878.  He was christened in Tettenhall, Staffs.
	166	iii.	Francis Thorneycroft WHEEN was born on 6 Sep 1880 in London.  He was christened in St.Peters, Eaton Square.

149.  George Benjamin THORNEYCROFT was born on 25 May 1849 in Crescent Cottage, Tettenhall Road, Wolverhampton, Staffs.

He was married to Blanche Mary Mervin ARCHDALE (daughter of Mervin ARCHDALE Captain ) on 20 Sep 1876 in Castle Archdale, Co.Fermanagh.  Blanche Mary Mervin ARCHDALE was born in Castle Archdale, Co.Fermanagh.  Eldest daughter.  George Benjamin THORNEYCROFT and Blanche Mary Mervin ARCHDALE had the following children:

	167	i.	Dorothy Inis Elinor THORNEYCROFT was born on 3 Jun 1880 in The Wergs, Tettenhall.  She was christened in Tettenhall.

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