On 16 Jul 1738 when William was 35, he married
Sarah Mott, daughter of
Edward Mott (11 May 1673-26 May 1734) &
Penelope Niles (ca 1669-ca 1750), in Washington, RI.
Born ca 1717.
Children of William and Sarah (Mott) Thorn;
i.. William Thorn, b. Sep 1739;
ii. Edward Thorn, b. ca. 1740/1;
iii. Joseph Thorn, b. 1 Oct 1742;
iv. Ebenezer Thorn, b. ca. 1745;
v. Jesse Thorn, b. 21 Dec 1751;
vi. Jabez Thorn, b. 6 Feb 1753 at West Greenwich, RI;
vii. Phebe Thorn, b. Dec 1754; and
viii. Sarah Thorn, b. 9 Sep 1759.