L. M. Twiggs was born about May 1880 in GeorgiaG.^1,2 He was the son of John Wesley Twiggs and Sarah Elizabeth Hughes.¹ L. M. Twiggs was also known as Rev. L.M. Twiggs.³

On 14 June 1880 L. M. Twiggs was enumerated in the household of John Wesley Twiggs on the 1880 U. S. census for Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Davie M Twigs, 1/12 years old, Son, birthplace of Georgia. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Nan E Twiggs, Sarah Elizabeth Hughes, Edwin P. Twiggs, Callie Twiggs, Mary Twiggs, and William Frady.¹

L. M. Twiggs was years old, when his mother, Sarah Elizabeth Hughes, died on 2 June 1885.⁴

On 18 June 1900 L. M. Twiggs was enumerated in the household of John Wesley Twiggs on the 1900 U. S. census for Choestoe District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Marvin L Twiggs, 20 years old, Son, single, Born May 1880 in Georgia. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Georgia Elizabeth Westmoreland, Nell Twiggs, Walter M. Twiggs, Eugene Twiggs, Callie Twiggs, and Mary Twiggs.²

Walter M. Twiggs was born about March 1888 in GeorgiaG.¹ He was the son of John Wesley Twiggs and Georgia Elizabeth Westmoreland.¹ Walter M. Twiggs was also known as Rev. Walter M. Twiggs.²

On 18 June 1900 Walter M. Twiggs was enumerated in the household of John Wesley Twiggs on the 1900 U. S. census for Choestoe District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Walter M Twiggs, 12 years old, Son, single, Born Mar 1888 in Georgia. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Georgia Elizabeth Westmoreland, Nell Twiggs, L. M. Twiggs, Eugene Twiggs, Callie Twiggs, and Mary Twiggs.¹

On 18 April 1910 Walter M. Twiggs was enumerated in the household of John Wesley Twiggs on the 1910 U. S. census for Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Walter M Twiggs, 22 years old, Son, single, birthplace of Georgia. Could read. Could write. Attended school within the year. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Eugene Twiggs and Georgia Elizabeth Westmoreland.³

Eugene Twiggs was born about May 1891 in GeorgiaG Date hard to read in census.¹

On 18 June 1900 Eugene Twiggs was enumerated in the household of John Wesley Twiggs on the 1900 U. S. census for Choestoe District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Eugene C Twiggs, 9 years old, Son, single, Born May 1891 in Georgia. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Georgia Elizabeth Westmoreland, Nell Twiggs, L. M. Twiggs, Walter M. Twiggs, Callie Twiggs, and Mary Twiggs.¹

On 18 April 1910 Eugene Twiggs was enumerated in the household of John Wesley Twiggs on the 1910 U. S. census for Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Eugene E Twiggs, 18 years old, Son, single, birthplace of Georgia. Could read. Could write. Attended school within the year. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Walter M. Twiggs and Georgia Elizabeth Westmoreland.²

Edwin P. Twiggs was born in November 1872 in GeorgiaG.^1,2 He was the son of John Wesley Twiggs and Sarah Elizabeth Hughes.¹ Edwin P. Twiggs was also known as E. P Twiggs.³

On 14 June 1880 Edwin P. Twiggs was enumerated in the household of John Wesley Twiggs on the 1880 U. S. census for Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Edmond F Twigs, 7 years old, Son, Single, birthplace of Georgia. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Nan E Twiggs, Sarah Elizabeth Hughes, L. M. Twiggs, Callie Twiggs, Mary Twiggs, and William Frady.¹

Edwin P. Twiggs was 12 years old, when his mother, Sarah Elizabeth Hughes, died on 2 June 1885.⁴

Edwin P. Twiggs married Mary E Dyer on 26 August 1897 in Towns County, GeorgiaG.^2,5

On 11 June 1900 Edwin P. Twiggs was enumerated in the household of James Monroe Collins on the 1900 U. S. census for Precinct No 13 outside of Eaton, Eaton, Weld County, ColoradoG, as Edwin P Twiggs, 27 years old, Servant, Born Nov 1872 in Georgia, occupation of Farm Laborer, 0 Months Unemployed, Could read, Could write, Could speak English. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Myrtle May Collins, Nan E Twiggs, Bruce Harrison Collins, Newton Nix, Amicus Miller, Mary E Dyer, Lois I Twiggs, and Otis Bonham Twiggs.²

Edwin P. Twiggs married Ida L Nichols, daughter of Joseph Grayson Nichols and Amy Adeline Hampton, on 26 April 1905 in Eaton, Weld County, ColoradoG.^6,7

Edwin P. Twiggs married Jennie May Rogers on 19 June 1907 in Towns County, GeorgiaG.^8,9

Edwin P. Twiggs was enumerated on 18 May 1910 as head of household on the 1910 U. S. census for Weld County, ColoradoG, as Edwin P Twiggs, 37 years old, Head, Married 3rd for 3 years, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Farmer in the General Farm industry, Emp. Could read. Could write. rented a Farm. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Jennie May Rogers, Lois I Twiggs, Otis Bonham Twiggs, Clara Myrtis Twiggs, and Everett W Twiggs.¹⁰

Edwin P. Twiggs died on 29 July 1959, at age 86, in Greeley, Weld County, ColoradoG.⁸

Edwin P. Twiggs was buried in Eaton Cemetery, Eaton, Weld County, ColoradoG,  .^8,11,12

Gordon Allison was born about 1882.¹ He was also known as John Gordon Allison.¹

Gordon Allison married Nell Twiggs, daughter of John Wesley Twiggs and Sarah Elizabeth Hughes, in 1905.²

Gordon Allison was enumerated on 17 April 1930 as head of household on the 1930 U. S. census for Precinct No 13 outside of Eaton, Eaton, Weld County, ColoradoG, as J. Gordon Allison, 47 years old, Head, Married, was first married at age 23, birthplace of Georgia, occupation of Farmer in the Own farm industry, an Employer. Could read and write. Did not attended school within the year. Owned home. Lived on a farm. Was not a veteran. Father born in Georgia. Mother born in Georgia. Also enumerated in the household were Nell Twiggs, Ines Allison, Elizabeth E Allison, Pauline Allison, and Nellie B Allison.³

Gordon Allison died on 30 April 1949.^2,1

Willis Twiggs was born on 5 December 1804 in Rutherford County, North CarolinaG.^1,2 He was the son of Timothy Twiggs and Joicy Willis.²

Willis Twiggs married Margret England, daughter of John Good and Jane England, about 1834 in Habersham County, GeorgiaG.²

Willis Twiggs was enumerated during 1840 on the 1840 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as head of family Willis Twiggs. Enumerated in this family were: 1 Free white persons, males, at least 20 and under 30 years old, 1 Free white persons, males, at least 30 and under 40 years old, 2 Free white persons, females, under 5 years old, 1 Free white persons, females, at least 5 and under 10 years old, 1 Free white persons, females, at least 20 and under 30 years old, 6 Total Persons, 2 Persons employed in Argriculture.³

Willis Twiggs was enumerated on 25 October 1850 as head of household on the 1850 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Willis Twigs, 45 years old, birthplace of North Carolina, occupation of Farmer, value of real property $2000. Also enumerated in the household were John Wesley Twiggs, Margret England, Harvy Alonzo Twiggs, Mary Louise Twiggs, Elizabeth Jane Twiggs, Margaret Twiggs, and Joice Minerva Ann Twiggs.¹

Willis Twiggs was enumerated on 30 June 1860 as head of household on the 1860 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Willis Twiggs, 55 years old, birthplace of North Carolina, occupation of Farmer, value of real property $2000, value of personal property $4000. Also enumerated in the household were John Wesley Twiggs, Margret England, Harvy Alonzo Twiggs, Elizabeth Jane Twiggs, Margaret Twiggs, and Joice Minerva Ann Twiggs.⁴

Willis Twiggs was enumerated on 18 June 1870 as head of household on the 1870 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Willis Twiggs, 64 years old, birthplace of North Carolina, occupation of Merchant, value of real property $1200, value of personal property $300. Enumerated as 21 Year or older male citizen. Also enumerated in the household were John Wesley Twiggs, Margret England, and Harvy Alonzo Twiggs.⁵

Willis Twiggs was enumerated on 14 June 1880 as head of household on the 1880 U. S. census for Choestoe District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Willis Twigs, 75 years old, birthplace of North Carolina, occupation of Farmer. Father born in Ireland. Mother born in North Carolina. Also enumerated in the household were Margret England and Lousia Bennington.⁶

Willis Twiggs died on 11 December 1880, at age 76, in Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG.²

Willis Twiggs was buried in Old Choestoe Cemetery, Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG.²

On 15 February 1881 the Court of Ordinary, Union County, GeorgiaG, granted temporary Letters of Administration for the estate of Willis Twiggs to John Wesley Twiggs. The bond was $2000. Thomas M Hughes pledged security for the bond.⁷

On 4 April 1881 the Court of Ordinary, Union County, GeorgiaG, granted permanent Letters of Administration for the estate of Willis Twiggs to John Wesley Twiggs. The bond was $2500. Thomas M Hughes and T. J. Haralson pledged security for the bond.⁸

Margret England was born on 9 August 1812 in North CarolinaG According to Ethelene Dyer Jones, Margret was raised as an England. It is possible that her parents were not married.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Good and Jane England.²

Margret England married Willis Twiggs, son of Timothy Twiggs and Joicy Willis, about 1834 in Habersham County, GeorgiaG.²

On 25 October 1850 Margret England was enumerated in the household of Willis Twiggs on the 1850 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Margaret Twigs, 38 years old, birthplace of North Carolina. Could not read or write. Also enumerated in the household were John Wesley Twiggs, Harvy Alonzo Twiggs, Mary Louise Twiggs, Elizabeth Jane Twiggs, Margaret Twiggs, and Joice Minerva Ann Twiggs.¹

On 30 June 1860 Margret England was enumerated in the household of Willis Twiggs on the 1860 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Margaret E Twiggs, 48 years old, birthplace of North Carolina. Also enumerated in the household were John Wesley Twiggs, Harvy Alonzo Twiggs, Elizabeth Jane Twiggs, Margaret Twiggs, and Joice Minerva Ann Twiggs.³

On 18 June 1870 Margret England was enumerated in the household of Willis Twiggs on the 1870 U. S. census for Union County, GeorgiaG, as Margaret Twiggs, 59 years old, birthplace of North Carolina, occupation of Keeping House. Also enumerated in the household were John Wesley Twiggs and Harvy Alonzo Twiggs.⁴

On 14 June 1880 Margret England was enumerated in the household of Willis Twiggs on the 1880 U. S. census for Choestoe District, Union County, GeorgiaG, as Margaret Twigs, 67 years old, Wife, birthplace of North Carolina, occupation of Keeping House. Father born in North Carolina. Mother born in North Carolina. Also enumerated in the household were Lousia Bennington.⁵

Margret England died on 10 December 1886, at age 74.²

Margret England was buried in Old Choestoe Cemetery, Choestoe, Union County, GeorgiaG.²

Mathew P Rector was born about 1807 in New YorkG.^1,2 He was the son of.³

Mathew P Rector married Elizabeth Carney on 14 June 1829 in Montgomery County, New YorkG.⁴

Mathew P Rector was enumerated on 18 July 1850 as head of household on the 1850 U. S. census for Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New YorkG, as Mathew Rector, 43 years old, birthplace of New York, occupation of Laboer. Also enumerated in the household were Elizabeth Carney, Abigail E Rector, Barnabas Rector, Silas Charles Rector, and Phebe M Rector.⁵

Mathew P Rector on 2 August 1857 purchased property located in Tama County, IowaG, from George Crittenden and Amelia, for $250. The property described as the South East 1/4 of the North West 1/4 of Section Thirty Two, Township Eighty Two, North of Range Thirteen West containing forty acres. Witnessed by William Bale.⁶

Mathew P Rector was enumerated on 5 July 1860 as head of household on the 1860 U. S. census for Tama County, IowaG, as M P Rector, 53 years old, birthplace of New York, occupation of Farmer, value of real property $600, value of personal property $100. Also enumerated in the household were Elizabeth Carney.¹

Mathew P Rector and Elizabeth Carney on 24 February 1866 sold property located in Tama County, IowaG, to Barnabas Rector.⁷

On 8 September 1870 Mathew P Rector was enumerated in the household of Barnabas Rector on the 1870 U. S. census for Salt Creek Township, Tama County, IowaG, as Mathew P Rector, 63 years old, birthplace of New York, occupation of At Home. Enumerated as 21 Year or older male citizen. Also enumerated in the household were Mary E.⁸

On 1 June 1880 Mathew P Rector was enumerated in the household of Barnabas Rector on the 1880 U. S. census for Salt Creek Township, Tama County, IowaG, as M. P. Rector, 73 years old, Father, Widowed, birthplace of New York, occupation of Retired Farmer. Father born in New York. Mother born in New York. Also enumerated in the household were Mary E and Benj Thompson.³

Mathew P Rector died on 24 August 1883.^9,10

Mathew P Rector was buried in Rector Cemetery, Chelsea, Tama County, IowaG,  .^9,10

Elizabeth Carney was born about 2 April 1809 in New YorkG Reading her age on the Find a Grave photo as 57 years, 3 months, 13 days gives the April 2 1809 date. Both the 1850 and 1860 censuses give the birth year as 1809 in New York.^1,2,3

Elizabeth Carney married Mathew P Rector on 14 June 1829 in Montgomery County, New YorkG.⁴

On 18 July 1850 Elizabeth Carney was enumerated in the household of Mathew P Rector on the 1850 U. S. census for Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New YorkG, as Elizabeth Rector, 41 years old, birthplace of New York. Also enumerated in the household were Abigail E Rector, Barnabas Rector, Silas Charles Rector, and Phebe M Rector.²

On 5 July 1860 Elizabeth Carney was enumerated in the household of Mathew P Rector on the 1860 U. S. census for Tama County, IowaG, as E Rector, 51 years old, birthplace of New York.³

Elizabeth Carney and Mathew P Rector on 24 February 1866 sold property located in Tama County, IowaG, to Barnabas Rector.⁵

Elizabeth Carney died on 15 July 1866.^6,1

Elizabeth Carney was buried in Rector Cemetery, Chelsea, Tama County, IowaG,  .^6,1

Samuel Thurston was born on 18 January 1807.¹ He was the son of Daniel Greene Thurston and Fanny Thayer.²

Samuel Thurston married Prudence Bearss, daughter of Joshua Baker Bearss and Ruth B Knapp, on 13 November 1830 in Marion, OhioG.^3,4

On 19 November 1831 at the United States Land Office in Tiffin, OhioG, Samuel Thurston paid $100 for 80 acres of land at $1.25 per acre, described as the E½ of the SE¼ of Section 15, Township 4 South, Range 16 East, 1st Principal Meridian.⁵

On 30 May 1832 at the United States Land Office in Tiffin, OhioG, Samuel Thurston paid $100 for 80 acres of land at $1.25 per acre, described as the W½ of the NW¼ of Section 23, Township 4 South, Range 16 East, 1st Principal Meridian.⁶

Samuel Thurston on 1 June 1832 recieved a U.S land patent for property located in Marion County, OhioG. Described as the E½ of the SE¼ of Section 15, Township 4 South, Range 16 East, 1st Principal Meridian, 80 acres.⁷

Samuel Thurston on 12 August 1833 recieved a U.S land patent for property located in Marion County, OhioG. Described as the W½ of the NW¼, Section 23, Township 4 South, Range 16 East 1st Principal Meridian, 80 acres.⁸

On 21 December 1833 in Marion County, OhioG, Samuel Thurston was a witness to a deed between Grantor Henry Parcel and Susanna Parcel and Grantee Alexander Kirkpatrick.⁹

Samuel Thurston and Prudence Bearss on 26 December 1833 sold property located in Marion County, OhioG, to John Parcel for $75. Described as the South Half of the West Half of the North West Quarter of Section 23 of Township 4 South of Range 16, containing 40 Acres. Filed 30 June 1834 and recorded 7 July 1834. Witnessed by James Young and Nathan Parsons.¹⁰

Samuel Thurston and Prudence Bearss on 13 June 1835 sold property located in Marion County, OhioG, to Daniel Reeser for $200. Described as North half of the East half of the South East quarter of Section 15 in Township 4 South of Range 16, containing 40 Acres. Filed and recorded 15 Sep 1835. Witnessed by Samuel Andrew and Joshua Baker Bearss.¹¹

Samuel Thurston and Prudence Bearss on 13 June 1835 sold property located in Marion County, OhioG, to Thomas Monnett for $200. Described as South half of the East half of the South East quarter of Section 15 in Township 4 South of Range 16, containing 40 Acres. Filed and recorded 9 Oct 1835. Witnessed by Samuel Andrew and Joshua Baker Bearss.¹²

Samuel Thurston and Prudence Bearss on 13 June 1835 sold property located in Marion County, OhioG, to Thomas Monnett for $200. Described as North half of the West half of the North West quarter of Section 23 in Township 4 South of Range 16, containing 40 Acres. Filed 15 Dec 1835 and recorded 16 Dec 1835. Witnessed by Samuel Andrew and Joshua Baker Bearss.¹³

Samuel Thurston and his wife and two young sons reached Pleasant Township, Wabash County, Indiana in August 1835. They traveled by ox wagon from Delaware County Ohio. They were the second family to settle in Pleasant Township.¹⁴

Samuel Thurston was affiliated with the Methodist Church.¹⁴

On 11 December 1835 at the United States Land Office in La Porte, IndianaG, Samuel Thurston paid $100 for 80 acres of land at $1.25 per acre, described as the E½ of the NE¼ of Section 7, Township 29 N, Range 6 E, 2nd Principal Meridian.¹⁵

Samuel Thurston on 13 March 1837 recieved a U.S land patent for property located in Wabash County, IndianaG. Described as the E½ of the NE¼ of Section 7, Township 29 N, Range 6 E, 2nd Principal Meridian , 80 Acres.¹⁶

Samuel Thurston was enumerated during 1840 on the 1840 U. S. census for Pleasant Township, Wabash County, IndianaG, as head of family Samuel Thurston. Enumerated in this family were: 1 Free white persons, males, under 5 years old, 2 Free white persons, males, at least 5 and under 10 years old, 1 Free white persons, males, at least 30 and under 40 years old, 1 Free white persons, females, under 5 years old, 1 Free white persons, females, at least 20 and under 30 years old, 7[sic] Total Persons.¹⁷

Daniel Greene Thurston wrote a will on 27 June 1840 in Delaware County, OhioG. Samuel Thurston was bequeathed one hundred dollars.¹⁸

Samuel Thurston died on 20 June 1847, at age 40.¹⁹

Samuel Thurston was buried in Nabors Cemetery, Laketon, Wabash County, IndianaG.¹⁹

Prudence Bearss was born on 22 May 1810 in New YorkG.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Joshua Baker Bearss and Ruth B Knapp.⁴

Prudence Bearss married Samuel Thurston, son of Daniel Greene Thurston and Fanny Thayer, on 13 November 1830 in Marion, OhioG.^5,6

On 12 December 1833 in Marion County, OhioG, Prudence Bearss was a witness to a deed between Grantor John Reider and Elizabeth Reider and Grantee Jacob Starner.⁷

Prudence Bearss and Samuel Thurston on 26 December 1833 sold property located in Marion County, OhioG, to John Parcel for $75. Described as the South Half of the West Half of the North West Quarter of Section 23 of Township 4 South of Range 16, containing 40 Acres. Filed 30 June 1834 and recorded 7 July 1834. Witnessed by James Young and Nathan Parsons.⁸

Prudence Bearss and Samuel Thurston on 13 June 1835 sold property located in Marion County, OhioG, to Daniel Reeser for $200. Described as North half of the East half of the South East quarter of Section 15 in Township 4 South of Range 16, containing 40 Acres. Filed and recorded 15 Sep 1835. Witnessed by Samuel Andrew and Joshua Baker Bearss.⁹

Prudence Bearss and Samuel Thurston on 13 June 1835 sold property located in Marion County, OhioG, to Thomas Monnett for $200. Described as South half of the East half of the South East quarter of Section 15 in Township 4 South of Range 16, containing 40 Acres. Filed and recorded 9 Oct 1835. Witnessed by Samuel Andrew and Joshua Baker Bearss.¹⁰

Prudence Bearss and Samuel Thurston on 13 June 1835 sold property located in Marion County, OhioG, to Thomas Monnett for $200. Described as North half of the West half of the North West quarter of Section 23 in Township 4 South of Range 16, containing 40 Acres. Filed 15 Dec 1835 and recorded 16 Dec 1835. Witnessed by Samuel Andrew and Joshua Baker Bearss.¹¹

Prudence Bearss was 37 years old, when her husband, Samuel Thurston, died on 20 June 1847.³

Prudence Bearss was enumerated on 1 October 1850 as head of household on the 1850 U. S. census for Pleasant Township, Wabash County, IndianaG, as Prudence Thurston, 40 years old, birthplace of New York, value of real property $800. Also enumerated in the household were Samuel Wesley Thurston, William Kilbourn Thurston, Mary Frances Thurston, Laura Caroline Thurston, and Prudence Philena Thurston.¹

Prudence Bearss was enumerated on 19 June 1860 as head of household on the 1860 U. S. census for Pleasant Township, Wabash County, IndianaG, as Prues Thurston, 50 years old, birthplace of New York, value of real property $1800, value of personal property $666. Also enumerated in the household were Samuel Wesley Thurston, Mary Frances Thurston, Prudence Philena Thurston, and Martha Shallenberger.¹²

Prudence Bearss died on 21 May 1861, at age 50.³

Prudence Bearss was buried in Nabors Cemetery, Laketon, Wabash County, IndianaG.³

Daniel Greene Thurston was born on 20 December 1771 in Rhode IslandG On the 1880 Census Joseph Thurston stated that his father was born in Rhode Island.^1,2 He was the son of Norton Thurston and Ann Greene.³

Daniel Greene Thurston married Fanny Thayer, daughter of Joseph Thayer and Sarah Brown, on 19 March 1797 in Swansea, Bristol County, MassachusettsG. Phillip Slead, an Elder of a Baptist Church in Swansea, officiated.^4,5,6

Daniel Greene Thurston was enumerated during 1800 on the 1800 U. S. census for Town of Easton, Washington County, New YorkG, as head of family Daniel G Thusten. Enumerated in this family were: 2 Free white males 26 thru 44 years old, 1 Free white males 45 years old and over, 2 Free white females under 10 years old, 1 Free white females 16 thru 25 years old, 1 Free white females 45 years old and over.⁷

He probably arrived in Delaware County Ohio in 1810.

Daniel Greene Thurston was a potter, justice of the peace and class leader in the Methodist church.⁴

Daniel Greene Thurston was enumerated during 1820 on the 1820 U. S. census for Peru Township, Delaware County, OhioG, as head of family Daniel Hurstin. Enumerated in this family were: 3 Free white males to 10 years old, 1 Free white males 10 to 16 years old, 1 Free white males 18 to 26 years old, 1 Free white males 26 to 45 years old, 1 Free white males 45 years old and over, 3 Free white females to 10 years old, 1 Free white females 10 to 16 years old, 2 Free white females 16 to 26 years old, 1 Free white females 26 to 45 years old, 1 Number engaged in Manufacture.⁸

Daniel Greene Thurston was enumerated during 1830 on the 1830 U. S. census for Brown Township, Delaware County, OhioG, as head of family Danl C Thurston. Enumerated in this family were: 2 Free white males 10 to 15 years old, 1 Free white males 20 to 30 years old, 1 Free white males 50 to 60 years old, 1 Free white females under 5 years old, 3 Free white females 5 to 10 years old, 2 Free white females 15 to 20 years old, 1 Free white females 30 to 40 years old, 1 Free white females 50 to 60 years old, 12 Total Persons.⁹

Daniel Greene Thurston was enumerated during 1840 on the 1840 U. S. census for Brown Township, Delaware County, OhioG, as head of family Daniel Thurston. Enumerated in this family were: 1 Free white persons, males, at least 20 and under 30 years old, 1 Free white persons, males, at least 60 and under 70 years old, 1 Free white persons, females, at least 10 and under 15 years old, 1 Free white persons, females, at least 60 and under 70 years old, 4 Total Persons, 1 Persons employed in Argriculture.¹⁰

Daniel Greene Thurston wrote a will on 27 June 1840 in Delaware County, OhioG, executors Fanny Thayer and Norton Thurston, witnesses O. D. Hough and George Baker.
He made the following bequests.¹¹

His funeral expenses and just debts were to be paid.¹¹

To his beloved wife Fanny Thayer as Francis Thurston in lieu of her dower, the property on which they live in Brown Township, Delaware County, Ohio during her natural life. The property described as part of lot 28 and 29 in the Salt Reservation containing about 108 acres.

To his eldest daughter Mary H Thurston as Mary Wood five dollars.¹¹

To his eldest son Joseph Thurston five dollars.¹¹

To his second daughter Betsey Thurston as Betsy Longwell five dollars.

To his second son Samuel Thurston one hundred dollars.¹¹

To his third daughter Sarah Thurston as Sarah Thrall five dollars.¹¹

To his fourth daughter Phebe Thurston as Phebe Thrall five dollars.¹¹

To his fifth daughter Eunice Thurston as Eunice Herrendeen five dollars.¹¹

To his fourth son Vinal Stewart Thurston five dollars.¹¹

To his sixth daughter Nancy Thurston five dollars.¹¹

To his seventh daughter Frances Thurston as Francis Walker five dollars.¹¹

To his eighth daughter Barbara Triphosa Thurston as Babbury Thurston five dollars.¹¹

To his grandchild William Monroe two dollars & fifty cents.¹¹

To his grandchild Lucy Anne Monroe as Lucy Ann Gray two dollars & fifty cents.¹¹

To his beloved wife Fanny Thayer as Francis Thurston all of the remainder of his personal property during her natural life.¹¹

To his third son Norton Thurston after the death of his wife Francis Thurston all of the real and personal property left to her.¹¹

Daniel Greene Thurston died on 15 May 1843, at age 71.¹

Daniel Greene Thurston was buried in Old Kilbourne Cemetery, Delaware, Delaware County, OhioG, Row 4, Grave 7 .  .^1,12

Fanny Thayer was born on 5 October 1779 in Swansea, Bristol County, MassachusettsG.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Joseph Thayer and Sarah Brown.^1,4 Fanny Thayer was also known as Frances Thayer.

Fanny Thayer married Daniel Greene Thurston, son of Norton Thurston and Ann Greene, on 19 March 1797 in Swansea, Bristol County, MassachusettsG. Phillip Slead, an Elder of a Baptist Church in Swansea, officiated.^5,1,6

Fanny Thayer and Norton Thurston were named as an executor of the will of Daniel Greene Thurston on 27 June 1840 in Delaware County, OhioG.⁷

Daniel Greene Thurston wrote a will on 27 June 1840 in Delaware County, OhioG. Fanny Thayer was bequeathed as Francis Thurston in lieu of her dower, the property on which they live in Brown Township, Delaware County, Ohio during her natural life. The property described as part of lot 28 and 29 in the Salt Reservation containing about 108 acres.

Daniel Greene Thurston wrote a will on 27 June 1840 in Delaware County, OhioG. Fanny Thayer was bequeathed as Francis Thurston all of the remainder of his personal property during her natural life.⁷

Fanny Thayer died on 4 August 1860, at age 80.⁸

Fanny Thayer was buried in Old Kilbourne Cemetery, Delaware, Delaware County, OhioG, Row 4, Grave 6  .^8,9

Norton Thurston was born on 29 March 1745 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG, Thurston Genealogies shows data as 29 May 1745.^1,2,3 He was the son of Samuel Thurston and Eunice Anthony.^4,2

Norton Thurston married Ann Greene on 25 May 1769 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.^5,1,6

Norton Thurston is enumerated on the Rhode Island military census of 1777 for Warren, Bristol County, Rhode IslandG, as Norton Thurston, 16-50 years old, Able to Bear Arms, resident of Newport.⁷

Norton Thurston was enumerated during 1782 on the 1782 Census for Newport County, Rhode IslandG, as head of family Norton Thurston. Enumerated in this family were: 3 males under 16, 2 females under 16, 1 male 22-50, 1 female 22-50.⁸

Norton Thurston was enumerated during 1790 on the 1790 U. S. census for Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG, as head of family Northum Thurston. Enumerated in this family were: 1 Number of Houses, 2 Free white males of 16 years old and upwards, including heads of families, 2 Free white males under 16 years old, 3 Free white females including heads of families.⁹

Norton Thurston was enumerated during 1800 on the 1800 U. S. census for Town of Easton, Washington County, New YorkG, as head of family Norton Thuston. Enumerated in this family were: 1 Free white males 16 thru 25 years old, 1 Free white males 45 years old and over, 1 Free white females 16 thru 25 years old, 1 Free white females 45 years old and over.¹⁰

Norton Thurston was enumerated during 1810 on the 1810 U. S. census for Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New YorkG, as head of family Northan Thurston. Enumerated in this family were: 1 free white male 26 thru 44 years old, 1 free white male 45 and over years old, 1 free white female 16 thru 25 years old, 1 free white female 26 thru 44 years old, 1 free white female 45 and over years old.¹¹

Norton Thurston died in 1817, at age ~72.¹²

Ann Greene was born about 1748.¹

Ann Greene married Norton Thurston, son of Samuel Thurston and Eunice Anthony, on 25 May 1769 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.^2,3,4

Ann Greene died in 1814 in Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New YorkG.^3,1

On 31 August 1814 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG,the Rhode Island Republican published the following:

Samuel Thurston was born on 5 April 1724 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Thurston and Elizabeth Norton.^1,3

Samuel Thurston married Eunice Anthony, daughter of Isaac Anthony and Mercy Chamberlain, on 28 June 1744 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG. or 28 Apr 1744.^4,5

Samuel Thurston died on 8 April 1760, at age 36, in Hispaniola, West IndiesG.^6,7,8

Eunice Anthony was born about 1722.¹ She was the daughter of Isaac Anthony and Mercy Chamberlain.^2,3

Eunice Anthony married Samuel Thurston, son of Edward Thurston and Elizabeth Norton, on 28 June 1744 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG. or 28 Apr 1744.^4,5

Eunice Anthony died on 7 November 1777 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.^1,6

Edward Thurston was born on 26 May 1696 in Newport County, Rhode IslandG.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel Thurston and Abigail Clarke.²

Edward Thurston married Elizabeth Norton, daughter of Benjamin Norton and Avis Stanton, on 9 May 1723.^3,4,5

Edward Thurston was a Cooper in Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG, in 1724.^1,6

Edward Thurston died on 22 February 1776, at age 79, in Newport County, Rhode IslandG.^7,8

On 3 March 1776 in Providence, Rhode islandG,the Providence Gazette published the following: "Died. At Newport, Edward Thurston, Esq; in the 80 h Year of his Age."⁹

Elizabeth Norton was born on 13 April 1707.^1,2 She was the daughter of Benjamin Norton and Avis Stanton.^3,1,2

Elizabeth Norton married Edward Thurston, son of Samuel Thurston and Abigail Clarke, on 9 May 1723.^4,5,2

Elizabeth Norton died in April 1783, at age ~76.³

Samuel Thurston was born on 24 August 1669 in Newport County, Rhode IslandG.¹ He was the son of Edward Thurston and Elizabeth Mott.²

Samuel Thurston married Abigail Clarke, daughter of Latham Clarke and Hannah Wilbore, about 1695 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.^3,4

Samuel Thurston died on 27 October 1747, at age 78.⁵

Samuel Thurston was buried in Coddington Burial Ground, Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.

Abigail Clarke was born in 1674 in Portsmouth, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.¹ She was the daughter of Latham Clarke and Hannah Wilbore.^2,3,4

Abigail Clarke married Samuel Thurston, son of Edward Thurston and Elizabeth Mott, about 1695 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.^1,4

Abigail Clarke died on 30 November 1731, at age ~57, in Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.⁴

Abigail Clarke was buried in Coddington Burial Ground, Newport, Newport County, Rhode IslandG.⁵

Barnabas Rector was born in December 1829 in New YorkG.^1,2 He was the son of Mathew P Rector and Elizabeth Carney.³

On 18 July 1850 Barnabas Rector was enumerated in the household of Mathew P Rector on the 1850 U. S. census for Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New YorkG, as Barnabas Rector, 20 years old, birthplace of New York, occupation of laborer. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were Elizabeth Carney, Abigail E Rector, Silas Charles Rector, and Phebe M Rector.³

Barnabas Rector married Mary E.¹

Barnabas Rector on 17 May 1864 purchased property located in Tama County, IowaG, from Adin Norris and Margaret Norris, for $250. The property described as the North East Quarter of the South East Quarter of Section No Twenty Nine (29) Township No Eighty Two (82) North of Range No Thirteen West of the 5th P. M.⁴

Barnabas Rector on 24 February 1866 purchased property located in Tama County, IowaG, from Mathew P Rector and Elizabeth Carney, for $5. The property described as the South East quarter of the North West quarter of Section thirty two (32) Township eighty two (82) North of Range Thirteen (13) West containing forty acres.⁵

Barnabas Rector on 12 November 1867 purchased property located in Tama County, IowaG, from James J Lindley and Josephine Lindley, for $80. The property described as the North West quarter of the North East quarter of Section Thirty two (32) Township 82 Range 13 West.⁶

Barnabas Rector was enumerated on 8 September 1870 as head of household on the 1870 U. S. census for Salt Creek Township, Tama County, IowaG, as Barnabas Rector, 40 years old, birthplace of New York, occupation of Farmer, value of real property $2400, value of personal property $1200. Enumerated as 21 Year or older male citizen. Also enumerated in the household were Mathew P Rector and Mary E.⁷

Barnabas Rector was enumerated on 1 June 1880 as head of household on the 1880 U. S. census for Salt Creek Township, Tama County, IowaG, as Barna Rector, 50 years old, Married, birthplace of New York, occupation of Farmer. Father born in New York. Mother born in New York. Also enumerated in the household were Mathew P Rector, Mary E, and Benj Thompson.¹

On 18 June 1900 Barnabas Rector was enumerated in the household of Benj Thompson on the 1900 U. S. census for Marion, Polk County, MissouriG, as Barnabus Rector, 70 years old, F in Law, widow, Born Dec 1829 in New York, Could read, Could write, Could speak English. Father born in New York. Mother born in New York. Also enumerated in the household were Ella Jane Falls, Lillith Thompson, William H Thompson, Barnny A Thompson, and Phebe A Thompson.²

Barnabas Rector died in 1914, at age ~85.⁸

Barnabas Rector was buried in Sodville Cemetery, Kingsdown, Ford County, KansasG,  .⁸

Phebe M Rector was born about 1832.¹ She was the daughter of Mathew P Rector and Elizabeth Carney.²

On 18 July 1850 Phebe M Rector was enumerated in the household of Mathew P Rector on the 1850 U. S. census for Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New YorkG, as Phebe Rector, 18 years old, birthplace of New York. Also enumerated in the household were Elizabeth Carney, Abigail E Rector, Barnabas Rector, and Silas Charles Rector.¹

Phebe M Rector married Andrew J Wessels, son of Issac Wessels and Phebe, say 1853.³

On 6 July 1860 Phebe M Rector was enumerated in the household of Andrew J Wessels on the 1860 U. S. census for Tama County, IowaG, as P Wessel, 28 years old, birthplace of New York.⁴

On 9 September 1870 Phebe M Rector was enumerated in the household of Andrew J Wessels on the 1870 U. S. census for Salt Creek Township, Tama County, IowaG, as Phebe M Wessels, 38 years old, birthplace of New York, occupation of Keeping House. Also enumerated in the household were Cornelius M Wessels, Helen Mary Wessels, Dessie M Wessels, and William Wilson.⁵

On 1 June 1880 Phebe M Rector was enumerated in the household of Andrew J Wessels on the 1880 U. S. census for Salt Creek Township, Tama County, IowaG, as Phebe Wessel, 47 years old, Wife, Married, birthplace of New York, occupation of Keeping house. Father born in New York. Mother born in New York. Also enumerated in the household were Helen Mary Wessels, Dessie M Wessels, and Issac Ames Wessels.³

Phebe M Rector was enumerated on 4 June 1900 as head of household on the 1900 U. S. census for Salt Creek Township, Tama County, IowaG, as Pheobe Wessel, 78 years old, Head, widow, gave birth to 4 children, number of children still living 3, Born May 1822 in New York a House. Father born in New York. Mother born in New York.⁶

Phebe M Rector married Ethan Allen Flint, son of Alvah Flint and Elizabeth Cross, on 13 November 1901 in Toledo, Tama County, IowaG.²

Phebe M Rector died on 21 December 1915.⁷

Phebe M Rector was buried in Rector Cemetery, Chelsea, Tama County, IowaG,  .⁷

Silas Charles Rector was born on 1 August 1838 in New YorkG.^1,2

On 18 July 1850 Silas Charles Rector was enumerated in the household of Mathew P Rector on the 1850 U. S. census for Canajoharie, Montgomery County, New YorkG, as Charles Rector, 12 years old, birthplace of New York. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were Elizabeth Carney, Abigail E Rector, Barnabas Rector, and Phebe M Rector.³

Silas Charles Rector married Mary Evaline Blake about 1859.¹

Silas Charles Rector was enumerated on 5 July 1860 as head of household on the 1860 U. S. census for Richland Township, Tama County, IowaG, as S. C. Rector, 22 years old, birthplace of New York, occupation of Farmer, value of personal property $200. Also enumerated in the household were Mary Evaline Blake and H Rector.¹

Silas Charles Rector on 25 September 1863 purchased property located in Tama County, IowaG, from, for$130. The property described as the South West fourth of the South West Quarter of Section no thirty five (35) in Township No Eighty two (82) North of Range No Fourteen (14) West of 5th PM.⁴

Silas Charles Rector was enumerated on 13 July 1870 as head of household on the 1870 U. S. census for Richland Township, Tama County, IowaG, as Silas C Rector, 31 years old, birthplace of New York, occupation of Farmer, value of real property $3600, value of personal property $900. Enumerated as 21 Year or older male citizen. Also enumerated in the household were Mary Evaline Blake, Albert Rector, and Emma J Rector.⁵

Silas Charles Rector was enumerated on 1 June 1880 as head of household on the 1880 U. S. census for Richland Township, Tama County, IowaG, as S C Rector, 41 years old, Married, birthplace of New York, occupation of Farming. Father born in New York. Mother born in New York. Also enumerated in the household were Mary Evaline Blake, Albert Rector, Emma J Rector, Rosa Rector, Boid Rector, and Jacob Showalter.⁶

Silas Charles Rector was enumerated on 15 June 1900 as head of household on the 1900 U. S. census for Richland Township, Tama County, IowaG, as Silace C Rector, 61 years old, Head, Married for 40 years, Born Aug 1838 in New York, occupation of Farmer. Could read. Could write. Could speak English. Owned a Farm which was Free and Clear. Father born in New York. Mother born in New York. Also enumerated in the household were Mary Evaline Blake, Florence Rector, Pearl F Rector, Maud Rector, and Frank Kulus.⁷

Silas Charles Rector was enumerated on 15 April 1910 as head of household on the 1910 U. S. census for Richland Township, Tama County, IowaG, as Silas C Rector, 71 years old, Head, Married for 51 years, birthplace of New York, occupation of Farmer in the Gen'l Farm industry, Working on Own Account. Could read. Could write. Owned a House which was Free and Clear. Father born in New York. Mother born in New York. Also enumerated in the household were Mary Evaline Blake, Boid Rector, and Florence Rector.⁸

Silas Charles Rector died on 12 February 1913, at age 74.^2,9

Silas Charles Rector was buried in Haven Cemetery, Richland Township, Tama County, IowaG,  .^2,9

Elizabeth Rantz was born on 17 December 1797 in PennsylvaniaG.¹ She was the daughter of Philip Rantz and Elizabeth Knorr.² Elizabeth Rantz was also known as Betsey Reusz.³

Elizabeth Rantz married Robert Schuler, son of Henry Schuler and Elizabeth, on 2 July 1816 in Washington Township, Lycoming County, PennsylvaniaG.²

Robert Schuler wrote a will on 8 March 1848 in Wabash County, IndianaG. Elizabeth Rantz was bequeathed the use of all real and personal property as long as she is a widow or until 2 July 1856 (the 21st birthday of the youngest son Jacob). She is to pay all debts and expenses of the estate. She also to pay any taxes that may come due and raise the minor children. After 2 July 1856 when the personal property remaining is appraised and inventoried, she is to have $150. She was to have a life lease on 1/3 of the real property.⁴

Elizabeth Rantz was 50 years old, when her husband, Robert Schuler, died on 8 June 1848 in Lycoming County, PennsylvaniaG. While he was on a visit.⁵

Elizabeth Rantz was enumerated on 1 October 1850 as head of household on the 1850 U. S. census for Pleasant Township, Wabash County, IndianaG, as Elizabeth Schuler, 52 years old, birthplace of Pennsylvania, value of real property $2000. Also enumerated in the household were Nancy Schuler, Mary Schuler, Elizabeth Schuler, Henry Schuler, Samuel Schuler, Margaret Schuler, John Schuler, and Jacob Schuler.¹

Elizabeth Rantz was enumerated on 18 June 1860 as head of household on the 1860 U. S. census for Pleasant Township, Wabash County, IndianaG, as Elizabeth Shuler, 62 years old, birthplace of Pennsylvania, value of real property $4844, value of personal property $145. Also enumerated in the household were Nancy Schuler, Mary Schuler, John Schuler, Jacob Schuler, and Samuel Black.⁶

Elizabeth Rantz died on 10 June 1867, at age 69, in MinnesotaG.⁷

Elizabeth Rantz was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Blue Earth, Faribault County, MinnesotaG,  .⁷