It is repeatedly noted in secondary sources that Matthew Thornton was born in Limerick in 1714 to James Thornton and Elizabeth Malone, primary sources during this period in Ireland are extremely rare. The Thornton family in Limerick were descended from George Thornton, who was granted land at Dunnaman, Limerick near Adare by the court of … Continue reading Who was Matthew Thornton? Signatory of the Declaration of Independence