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Ms descent from the * ancient and worshipful' family 

 of the de Thorntons, who had been lords of the 

 manor of east Newton, in this parish, from the time 

 of King Edward I. 



Under the family arms is the motto, and follow- 

 ing inscription : 



" Nisi Christus Nemo. Tout pour 1'Eglise. 



Memorise Sacrum." 



ft William Thornton, Esqre. descended from the 

 ** ancient and worshipful family surnamed de Thorn- 

 w ton, (lords of east Newton from the time of K. 

 w Edvr. I.,) son and heir to Robert Thornton, Esq., 

 " (by Elizabeth daughter of Sir Rich. Darley, of 

 w Audby, Knight,) marryed Alice, (who was daugh- 

 *' ter of the right honourable Christopher Wan- 

 " desford of Kirklington, lord deputy of Ireland, by 

 " Alice daughter of sir Ilewit Osbourn of Kiveton, 

 " Unight,) and had issue by his said wife, threesons, 

 M William, Robert, Christopher, and four daughters 

 " Alice, Elizabeth, Catharine, and Joyce, and ha- 

 " ving lived most religiously 45 years, died Septera* 

 " ber 17th 1668, lamented by all, especially by 

 '* his affectionate and sorrowful widow, who hath 

 *' dedicated this to his dear and pious memory." 



The Alice here mentioned as the eldest daughter 

 of William Thornton esq., became aiterwards the 

 wife of the celebrated dean Comber. 



In passing from the north aisle out of the church, 

 a neat marble monument presents itself on the left 

 of the door, to the memory of Thomas Jackson, of 

 Nunnington, Gent., who died in J702j aged 71. He 

 had issue 11 children; one of whom, Thomas, was 



