Thornton

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Name
Thornton
Given Name
Thornton
Sex
Male
Description
Thornton was a man who was enslaved at the University of Virginia. His enslaver is unknown (possibly William T. McCarty). He was caught gambling on Grounds and stealing from students on several occasions.

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Items with "Primary Participant: Thornton"
Title Class
1829-03-23, Thornton, Resistance (Property Appropriation) Event
1829-06-03, Thornton, Resistance (Property Appropriation) Event
1829-09-08, Thornton, Violence (Physical Assault) Event
1831-03-31, Thornton, Social Interaction (Gambling) Event