This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Thorn York Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QV.2ADI/115 Message Board Post: I recently found out that I have "thorn"y roots in Independence Co., Ar. What a surprise. I am looking for any information of the family of Lucretia C. York and Willis Hargrove Thorn. They had five children born in Independence Co. before they moved on to central Texas. (I believe there were also some related Thorns living in Izard Co., as well.) All I have on this branch (no pun intended) are the names of the children and parents Father: Willis Hargrove Thorn b 1853 Montgomery Co., TN d1894 McLennan Co., Tx Mother: Lucretia C. York b 1885 (not sure where) d 1919 Dawson, Navarro Co., Tx (Daughter of Andrew York and Cynthia Harmon, sister of Martha Elizabeth (Lizzie) who may have also married a Thorn) Children: Laura T. b Independence Co, 1873 Tennessee b. Indep. Co 1874 Cora Belle b Indep. Co 1876 George Alexander b Indep Co 1882 Charlie b. Indep Co 1885 Another son was born in Texas. I have tried searching for censuses for Indep co, but they are few and far between. If anyone knows ANYTHING about this family or any other nearby Thorns, I'd appreciate the information.