Thurston - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Samuel Thurston b1854 Norwich

grahamarcadie — 2012-04-05 10:21:43Z

Hi Leilani
Sorry but I don't think I can help.
We now have an earliest Thurston about 1705 in Bradfield Norfolk and several lines in North Norfolk up to end C19.
No-one seems to have emigrated to US. and your Mitchell connection not found.
Good Luck anyway
Graham Thurston

Samuel Thurston / Mary Anna Mitchell

LeilaniCollier — 2012-04-05 03:06:40Z

I am looking for a Samuel Thurston that was born in or before 1861, most likely in Missouri.

He married Mary Anna Mitchell in 1882 in Dent County, MO.
Had 1 known child - Mary Ethel Thurston in 1886 w/ her.
He then married Annie Goldsmith in 1888 in Dent County, MO.

Mary Anna disappears after her 1886 childbirth, and in 1900 Mary Ethel is living with Mary Anna's brother.

Desperately seeking Samuel and / or Mary Anna!

Thanks!!!

Re: Samuel Thurston b1854 Norwich

LeilaniCollier — 2012-04-05 03:00:28Z

Hi Graham!

I am also looking for a Samuel Thurston married to a Mary Anna Mitchell. I cannot find his birthdate, parents, etc. All I know is that in 1882 he was at least 21 years old. This was in Missouri. Could your Samuel have moved to the states?

Re: Thurston Family of Northumberland County PA

aharone07 — 2012-02-26 05:48:53Z

Please send me a copy of the genealogy (aharone07@comcast.net). These were my maternal ancestors, and I am trying to find a connection with Thurstons I met in Australia.

Also, do you know what page(s) contains related information in the "1635-1880 Thurston Genealogies" by Brown Thurston published in 1880 in Portland, Maine?

Thank you!

Re: Thurstons in Virginia

djennings58 — 2012-02-25 10:37:12Z

My fathers family was from Clifton Forge Virginia. He was the last of the Thurston children, he died in 2011. Please let me know if you were a relative of his father, John W. Thurston. I know that my grandfather was married before he married my grandmother Lillian Gooch Thurston. Please let me know if we can help each other find family members. djennings58@yahoo.com

Re: Thurstons

Ruedeleine — 2012-02-21 19:54:36Z

Street Thurston traveled from S.C. early 1800's; Founded Versailles,Morgan, Mo. Son: Beverly Thurston. More of these Thurstons/ThRUstons in Jackson Co. MO. Note spelling: TH--- RU --- STON.
Hope this helps

Re: Stephen Thurston Family

dawnryder2000 — 2012-02-12 10:34:23Z

If you are talking about Stephen who was born in 1761 and married to Ann Flatman then I don't have parents for him. However if you're talking about Stephen who was married to Francis Raynor, then his parents are the above named.

Kind regard
Dawn

Re: Thurston Family of Northumberland County PA

Lakepowellgal — 2012-02-10 17:43:15Z

I would love if you could send me the PDF format, my email is Lakepowellgal@gmail.com

Re: Stephen Thurston Family

Lakepowellgal — 2012-02-10 17:41:08Z

Hello,
I am doing my family history and I cannot seem to find the parents to Stephen Thurston Sr. I was wondering if you know who they are and if you would be alright with telling me. Let me know.
Thanks!

Thurston Family of Northumberland County PA

mxklinger146 — 2012-01-31 23:36:17Z

I have prepared a tentative genealogy of many of the Thurstons of Northumberland County who are descended from Moses Thurston and Cartherine Bottenheimer. They settled in Northumberland County between 1810 and 1820. The report is in PDF format and I will be happy to e-mail a copy to any interested researchers. Please contact me directly by e-mail if you are interested.

Re: David & Fanny Darling Thurston, Owego, Tioga Co., NY

wmarrone — 2012-01-30 04:56:46Z

My grandfather was Thurston Vail Darling and he had a brother named David.

THURSTON-FRANEY in New Hampshire

SJFraney — 2012-01-19 15:24:18Z

Looking for information on family of Adelaide "Addie" Marie FRANEY b. 6 May 1870 in Dalhousie, Kings Co., Nova Scotia who married a THURSTON in New Hampshire. I believe they lived in Jackson, Carroll Co., NH

THURSTON Clair H Jr - Vietnam Wall section 3E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-12-22 13:50:24Z

THURSTON Clair H Jr - Vietnam Wall section 3E

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If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: Stephan Thurston Family

jmwill7 — 2011-11-15 20:12:56Z

Hi Jean,
I found this very old message, and I realize you may not still be working on this line, but Harriet was a sister to my gggrandfather James. I have some information on the family but have not been able to find either Stephen's (Father, husband of Ann Flatman OR Son, husband of Frances) birth/baptism record. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Joyce

Della Thurston

HelenPratti65 — 2011-09-26 23:14:26Z

I'm researching a Della Thurston from both Illinois
and Wisconsin. "My" Della Thurston was married
to Eugene A. Benton in Argyle Wisconsin, 5/24/1869.

I'm wondering if there is any connection due to
the same name? Have you ever come across another
Della Thurston in your searching?

John Thurston, Pittsylvania Co., VA, b. 1740

jlaws0n — 2011-08-26 14:29:10Z

I'm hoping some of you experienced Thurston researchers can help me with a major brick wall. I am a descendant of John Thurston through his daughter, Martisha Thurston, who married Garland Hurt, son of Moses Hurt and Elizabeth Shelton. John Thurston was a witness to his daughter's marriage in 1789 in Pittsylvania County, VA. He also appears there on the 1782 tax list. I believe he may have served in the Revolutionary War. Beyond these few basic facts, I have nothing on John Thurston. I know there were many men named John Thurston in VA at about the same time and that Thurstons were located in Goochland and Middlesex Counties, but I've not been able to connect my John to either of these lines. I've seen online postings showing him as the son of Duel Thurston and Judith Moseley, but I can't find any evidence for this connection, either.
My branch of the family migrated to Russell County, VA and then to Pike County, KY. I would appreciate any help anyone can give on identifying this John Thurston, his wife, and family. Thanks

Re: Thurston's from Goochland County Virginia

syzygy100 — 2011-08-20 19:25:39Z

My grandfather was thomas thurston. My grandmother was india holland, thomas thurston's second wife . His first wife was mary eades.

Re: Harry Thurston

karenlindsay — 2011-07-17 15:50:50Z

Just an update on this post. I've learned that Harry Thurston married Susan Earling, a niece of Georgedna Earling Lindsay (Harry Lindsay's wife).

Oscar Thurston

VColeman6187 — 2011-07-09 01:51:42Z

Looking for any information about Oscar or Margaret Thurston, both from New York.
My grandfather, Elbridge(Eldridge) Charles Williams,
lived with a Thurston family part of his life.
Probably in Kansas City, Kansas.

Oliver Thurston

kipcorriveau43 — 2011-04-06 22:58:52Z

I'm looking for information on Oliver Thurston (1811?- 8 Oct 1878)He is in Maine by 1836, not sure where he is born. Census says Maine. I'm tried to find his birth date, town, and parents names.

Re: Thurston Genralogies

dinlen1 — 2011-04-05 12:06:52Z

Have you tried dob 5.5.1631 d: 19.2.1692 married Martha Pierce b: 1607 and Anne Pell (2) I have Daniel son of Robert Thurston b: 1601
Regards
Diane Thurston

Dora Thurston died 1901 Longmont, CO

annageis76 — 2011-03-10 03:48:40Z

I am not related to this family…

Longmont Ledger (Longmont, Boulder County, Colorado)
Friday Aug 2, 1901 Page 3

DIED

THURSTON--In Longmont, Thursday, August 1, 1901, of heart disease, Dora Thurston, daughter of H. Thurston, aged 12 years.

Re: gibbs

hapychance1 — 2011-02-27 23:55:04Z

ella is my great aunt

Re: gibbs

hapychance1 — 2011-02-27 23:55:02Z

ella is my great aunt

stuck

ck8945 — 2011-02-18 12:40:25Z

I am looking for information on James M.Thurston born 1809 massachusetts resided in Scipio,cayuga county, New york in 1840 and 1850.

Re: Norton B. Thurston Jr. , New York

ck8945 — 2011-02-16 16:41:26Z

I to am from these Thurstons. The infor you are looking for is in the ny fed census cayuga co. 1920 you will find Norton B age 23 listed living with his father and mother township scipio. He is named JR not after the father but a family name,thinking grandfather. Father is Lousis B thurston mother is Sarah L. sibilings are: Loyd G. thurston age 18, Glyn D.thurston age 16, Henery F. thurston age 14

Re: Thurstin/Thurston of New York

ck8945 — 2011-02-15 22:46:35Z

you will find Russel Allyn Thurston in the Monroe co. NY under (Albert Thurston)line. Russel had a brother Abert Henry, Mother was Nellie Priest . He also had a foster sister Lulu Williamson

THURSTON Daniel T - Vietnam Wall section 22W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-01-24 14:01:01Z

THURSTON Daniel T - Vietnam Wall section 22W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 219,138 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Lydia Thurston b: 1796 Otsego Co., NY

dee6887 — 2011-01-23 17:26:54Z

Looking for any information on Lydia Thurston b: 1796 in Otsego Co., NY who married Abraham Fish. I am trying to figure out if this is my Great-Great-Great Grandparents. I had from another family member that my Abraham Fish b:9 Apr 1795 Plainsfield, Otsego Co., NY was married to a Ruth Thornton. Their children were: Seth b: 1819; Ruth b: 1821; Luke b: 1823 and Ezra b: 1825. Abraham was a Rev. and died in Detroit, Michigan.
I would appreciate any help on determining if this is the same family.

JoAnn Witherite Thurston, 77,Born,Clymer, PA, daughter of.Thomas and Lyda (Gaston) McGary.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2010-12-27 02:07:54Z

JoAnn Witherite Thurston, 77,
of Olanta,
passed away on March 4 at her residence, after a lengthy illness.

Born Sept. 27, 1932 in Clymer, PA,
she was the daughter of Thomas and Lyda (Gaston) McGary. She had retired as the Tax Collector for Knox Township, had also worked for Kent Sportswear and Clearfield Cheese. She was affiliated with the Glen Richey Primitive Methodist Church.

Surviving are 3 children Glenn James Witherite Jr. and his wife of Sharon of New Millport,
Colleen Shives and her husband Dan of Drifting,
and Lyda Dixon and her husband Jerry of Olanta,
9 grandchildren,
15 great grandchildren,
and 3 great great grandchildren.

Also surviving are 9 brothers and sisters. Clifford McGary and his wife Jean of Niagara Falls, NY, Jerry McGarry and his wife Jackie of Great Falls, MT, Albert McGary and his wife Bertie, Gary McGary and his wife Linda, and Terry McGary and his wife Carol all of Bloomington – Curwensville RD, Patrick McGary and his wife Gloria of Kerrmoor – Curwensville RD, Jean Bloom and Sharon Bloom and her husband Denny both of Curwensville, and Joan Shaw and her husband Gary of Waynesboro, NC,
as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Thurston was preceded in death by her parents,
her first husband Glenn Witherite whom she wed on July 8, 1949 and who preceded her in death on June 22, 1997,

her second husband Donald Thurston whom she wed on May 1, 1999 and who preceded her in death on August 14, 2000.

She was also preceded in death by a grandson Glenn James Witherite III,
3 brothers Samuel, Donald, and Russell McGary,
and a sister Mary McGary.

Services for Mrs. Thurston will be held at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville on March 6 at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Roger McGary officiating. Interment will be in the Watts Cemetery, Redden Hill – Curwensville RD.

Friends will be received at the funeral home on March 5 from 5 to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of services.

The family suggests contributions be made to either the American Heart Association or the American Respiratory Alliance.

http://www.chidboyfuneralhome.com/.
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.

Glen Richey Primitive Methodist Church."

Blanche M.Thurston, 91. Clearfield,PA,daughter of ,Claude P. and Mayme (Kirk) Freeman.** A Certified Nurses.*

KENNELLYMARKA — 2010-12-27 01:59:44Z

Blanche M. “Billy” Thurston, 91
of Clearfield,PA,
passed away May 24, 2010 at Marion Manor in Curwensville, PA.

Born on Nov. 23, 1918 in Grampian, she was the daughter of Claude P. and Mayme (Kirk) Freeman.

Mrs. Thurston had been employed by Mountain Laurel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for 26 years as a Certified Nurses aide.

She was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church for nearly 70 years.

Mrs. Thurston is the last surviving member of her immediate family.
She is survived by a sister in-law, Anna Freeman of Clearfield and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Thurston is preceded in death by her parents.
and her husband Nial A. Thurston, whom she married on Nov. 28, 1938 and who passed away on July 12, 1976.

Funeral services will be held on May 28 at 11:00 a.m. at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 1010 Dorey Street, Clearfield, PA with Rev. Virginia Eminhizer officiating. Interment will follow in the Crown Crest Memorial Park in Hyde, PA.

Friends will be received at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc., 312 E. Locust Street, Clearfield, PA on May, 27 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. and on Friday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of services.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 1010 Dorey Street, Clearfield, PA 16830.

Emmanuel United Methodist Church,"

Jonas Thurston commits suicide - 1900

maryachtrh — 2010-11-19 21:00:03Z

Article from The Weekly Examiner, San Francisco, Thursday, 27 December 1900

HIS LOVE DROVE HIM TO SUICIDE

Anaheim December 22 - Jonas Thurston placed a 32-caliber revolver to his right temple this afternoon and fired because his sweetheart told him last night that she did not want to see him again. Some one had told that Thurston was following other woman.

The young man will probably die. The bullet ranged downward, coming out of his left cheek and entering the floor of the room in which he fired the shot

When his father and brother ran in he was conscious and said he was sorry that he had failed to kill himself instantly, The family is of prominence. Young Thurston has always borne in excellent reputation.

Re: Norton B. Thurston Jr. , New York

mariebeaty — 2010-11-07 17:20:55Z

Hi, I just found your post today and would appreciate the information you have on the Thurston family. thank you so much. Marie

Burgh St. Peter, Norfolk, England

janicehansen99 — 2010-10-27 21:19:58Z

Looking for information on Mary Sparks christened 24 August 1825 in Burgh St. Peter or Wheatacre, Norfolk. Her father was John Sparks, Farmer as listed on her marriage cert to William Robert Lay. Married Feb.14, 1849 St. George Tombland, Norwich, England. I have her family and death date but have found nothing on her parents - Mother may be Jermima.

Ward/Potter/Hilling

janicehansen99 — 2010-10-27 21:14:14Z

William Ward was born Bunwell about 1817 - he was baptised at Bunwell Church and married there in 1837 to Mary Ann Potter who was about 17. William's parents were listed as Sarah Ward and William Hilling on his marriage cert so assume they never married.
Mary Ann's parents as William Ward and Mary - he was a Weaver.
I cannot find any good information on either sets of parents, there is a Wm. Potter but dates do not work out unless he had two wives named Mary but no info on that either. Any information would be appreciated.

Looking for info on Clarence Thurston

CathyNull437 — 2010-10-03 00:50:16Z

I am looking for Clarence Thurston. Hew was my father's father and we don't know what became of him. My father was Marlin Jerold Beem and he was born 12-11-24 in Hillsdale County Michigan to Fern Lyda Beem.

THURSTON death notice online (1852)

CookiesDream — 2010-09-14 19:53:00Z

Hi,

I just posted an old death notice for Jno. THURSTON, Jr., who died at Van Buren, Arkansas.
This was scanned from an original issue (NOT microfilm!) of the The Arkansas Whig newspaper (Little Rock, AR) dated April 22, 1852, and you can see it online here:

http://theoldentimes.com/jthurston04221852crawar.html

I hope it's helpful!

Barbara
http://theoldentimes.com/deaths.htm
http://theoldentimes.com

THURSTON Robert R iii W01 1964 117th AVN Failfax VA

t42Holloway_ParkerCoTX — 2010-09-01 11:08:17Z

THURSTON Robert R iii W01 1964 117th AVN Failfax VA

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james thurston

sha_stone — 2010-08-07 23:02:59Z

hi i am looking for the parents of james thurston born 1805 in england. married mary ann. have been trying to go further back in the thurston side, but have hit a total dead end with james. no parents no siblings. thank you in advance.

Re: Eleanor Thurston m. Thomas Burk 1793 Hanover NH

johnoburke — 2010-07-18 17:31:11Z

I also went to the courthouse a few years ago and got copies of the deeds. I also discovered there are still maps available which show the location of the Burk properties.

The Jan 1819 date of sale confirms that Thomas Burk and family uprooted at that time. We know he moved to New York. He appears in the 1820 census in Middleburg, Schoharie County, NY. He apparently died shortly after moving there.

I suspect Thomas Burk previously lived in NY, during the American Revolution, and had some ties to the Albany area but can't yet prove it. His move back to NY may have been "returning home" so to speak.

Re: Eleanor Thurston m. Thomas Burk 1793 Hanover NH

5illa5 — 2010-07-18 14:56:25Z

I have driven to the Grafton Co. Courthouse in North Haverhill NH and purchased most of Thomas Burk's deeds. I have typed all to make it easier reading. I am determined to find the location of his home on/near Pinnacle Hill Road. One of last deeds states that on January 27 1819
Thomas and Eleamor Burk sold all their land to a Isaac Balch Jr.for the sum of six hundred dollars.
The first sentence reads "Know all men by these presents that I Thomas Burk of Lime in the County of Grafton and State of New Hampshire". This would confirm that the family was still in Lime in 1819

Re: I am looking for Thurstons in Louisa,, VA

bethl159 — 2010-07-14 03:15:12Z

I live in Louisa Virginia and I know some Thurstons. I'm happy to help in anyway I can. I'll ask my grandparents first and go from there. My email address is blewis@regionten.org. I sure hope I can help.

Re: THURSTONS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE

ElizabethGodfrey44 — 2010-07-12 19:07:04Z

Today found your posting on Thurstons that was posted 1 August, 1999. Are you Lyle Thurstons son? I have been collecting info on the early settlers of the part of Effingham that broke off-now Freedom. Would you be willing to share your early family information?

Brtty Godfrey (Did I just meet you in the Freedom Village Store????)

BURK

5illa5 — 2010-06-20 21:12:07Z

i would rather exchange information by e-mail Subject to be Burk Phetzer@comcast.net

Re: Eleanor Thurston m. Thomas Burk 1793 Hanover NH

johnoburke — 2010-06-19 21:23:57Z

Thanks for the info. Can you help me with further info re descendants of John and Lucinda?

Re: Eleanor Thurston m. Thomas Burk 1793 Hanover NH

5illa5 — 2010-06-19 19:26:38Z

John burk married Lucinda Ayers He and his wife are buried in an unmarked grave in Plainville Adams Co Wisconsin. He lived in Dell Prairie Adams Co Wisconsin where my Mother was born I have been working on this line for may years.

Re: Thurston's from Goochland County Virginia

cmdavis5083 — 2010-06-01 23:10:47Z

If you can link to my Thurston/Davis tree, you should find some people you may be looking for.

Re: Thurston name - character in my novel

WFalcon1 — 2010-05-31 15:09:16Z

I have recently published a book, Mantis and the Mole ( www.falconclinic.com) , in which Carl Thurston is one of two main characters. It is an adventure, mystery, romance novel. The other main character is Sam Petrie. I am writing a second novel, using Carl Thurston again as a main character. I need to know where in England ( or Ireland? or Scotland?) the original name and family comes from. My second book is entitled "Reunion" and Carl , and others, come to grips with their past as well as their present and future.
Also , any interesting, historical involvements by the Thurston clan that might be of use in my second novel? Any help would be appreciated.

Thurston Family of VA

olclarke — 2010-05-31 03:40:53Z

Need info on these lines.
1. Fred Crandon b abt 1895 in Culpeper Co marr Bernice Olive Rosson 2 Jun 1921. Need Fred's parents & siblings. Bernice was the dau of William Bushrod Rosson of Culpeper & Indianna Laura Bell Siple of IN. Have a son & a dau for Fred & Bernice.
2. Frank b abt 1870 in Hanover Co marr Amanda Kersey. Need their parents & siblings. Their son Luther F. b abt 1892 marr Mary Estelle Moren 15 Mar 1930. She was the dau of Richard Lee Moren & Emma Ella Hughes of Caroline Co. Need children for Luther & Mary.
3. Luther b abt 1900 in Caroline marr Nelly Hughes dau of Charles James Hughes & Jenny Lizzie Goldsby. Not sure if the two Luther's are related. Also need children for Luther & Nelly.
4. Marie Adele b abt 1915 in Henrico Co marr Walter Scott ( Gaby ) Carter Sr. Need Marie's parents & siblings. Walter was the son of Charles Scott Carter & Mary Elizabeth Jones of Caroline Co. Have four children for Walter & Marie.
Thanks, Ollie

Re: Thanks for the Thurston help!

cmdavis5083 — 2010-05-31 03:22:45Z

My father is Charles Thurston - died 1988 in Dumfries/Quantico, VA area. I have found alot of information dating back for his family - mostly his father's side but not much on his mother's side. My Thurston family history dates back to England - coming to Norfolk and Goochland, Va area.