Linn, It's not much, but I have a Harrison Ferrell listed as surety on a marriage license in 1840 in Monongalia County for a William Malone and Susannah Shuttlesworth. By coincidence, they named their son Thornton. M. Davies > Seeking information on the parents of Thornton Ferrell, born about 1818 in > Monongalia County or on any Ferrells in the County in that time period. > Thanks > for any help. > > Linn >