This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jeanbarrynella Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.arm.general/9309.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello My grandfather was a John Thornton he lived in Mayo he was not born till about 1860 he also called one of his sons Thomas i wonder if there is any connection regards Jean Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.