Curt:
I am working on the same family. I have many questions. Please email me directly bkaren140ataol.com. Do you use Find a Grave website? I have added Samuels descendants and Samuel's obit. Samuel is also listed at Corinth National Cemetery. Samuel died during the Civil War on June 29, 1863. Do you know who Samuel's Grandparents were? Samuel's parents were Elihu and Mercy Williams Thornton.
Karen