Son of Isaac Andrew Thornton and Clara E Carney
Born ca. 1907 in Virginia

William's age in the census records: in 1910, missing; in 1920, age 12; in 1930, missing.

1920 - U.S. Census, Delaware, New Castle Co., Wilmington City, Ward 4, E.D. 36, Sheet No. 5B [=93 verso], 59-127, 425 French St., 06 Jan 1920