Ruth Stevens

Notes:

MG: "Some Newbury Thurlows and Their Descendants."

Ruth married John Thomas Thorla 2 Mar 1749, prob Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts. John (son of Thomas Thorla and Joanna Pike) was born 5 Oct 1726, Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Colony, British America ; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1749 BIRTH: Eunice Thorla born 16 October 1749, probably in Rowley
Some Newbury Thurlows and Their Descendants: birth was recorded in Rowley

Notes:

1752 BIRTH: MASS,Essex Co-Rowley: John Thomas Thorla born 25 Sep 1752
"Some Newbury Thurlows and Their Descendants:" birth was recorded in Rowley and his name was Thomas.
"Descendants of John and Abigail Thurlo:" "his name is John Thomas Jr. Emmett Thurlo: DAR records seem to verify it.
History of Newbury pg 34, John Thomas #70 [ck this out-not sure this is where this info from]

NOTES: "Newbury Thurlows.. There were no Thomas Thorla's of military age, other than the above, and there were none as well who were descendants of Francis Tharlay, son of Richard. It is reasonable to conclude, therefore, that this Thomas Thorla is the one mentioned below in "Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War", a compilation from the Archives, prepared and published by the Sec of the Commonwealth 1907.
1775: "Thomas Thurlo - Newburyport; Private, Lieut John Brickett's troop of horse, which marched April 20, 1775 in response to the alarm of April 19, 1775 to headquarters at Cambridge; service 4 days; reported returned home."
1777: "Thomas Thurlo - Corporal, Capt John Noyes' Co, Col. Samuel Johnsons regt; entered service Aug 14, 1777; discharged Nov 30 1777; service 3 mos. 28 days in Northern department, incl 12 days (240 mil.) travel home."
1779: "Thomas Thorla - Corporal, Capt. Stephen Jenkin's Co., Capt Jacob Gerrish's rgt; entered Oct 14, 1779; discharged Nov 22, 1779; service, 1 mo. 20 days at Claverack, including travel (240 mil) home; regiment detached from militia of Suffolk and Essex Cos. to reinforce army under Gen. Washington."

"OUR ANCESTOR OF THE WAR OF THE REVOLUTION" - "Descendants.." pg 26: This information was copied from a membership application to the DAR submitted by Joan S Billington (Mrs Charles Alfred), Hackberry Hill, 2528 Central Park, Topeka, KS 66611. It was approved and assigned Nat'l #387091. (can be used for any female descendant's application of John and Abigail who wish to be a mbr) Joan is a descendant of John's brother Benjamin, who married Jane Dyer.
1775-1776: Application information: Thomas Thurlow (Thorla) Private under Capt Jacob Gerrish, Col Moses Little's Regiment, enlisted at Cambridge, Mass 1 Jun 1775 and served until Apr 1776. He was in Battle of Bunker Hill.
1776-1777: Enlisted: Newbury, Mass 1 Oct 1776-1 Apr 1777, Capt Paul Moody Co, Col Timothy Pickering Regiment.
1777: Enlisted Newbury Mass Aug 1777-Nov 1777, Cor Capt John Noyce Co, Col Johnson Regiment-Battle of Stillwater.
1778: Enlisted Newbury Mass 24 Jul 1778-six months,Capt Wm Roger Co, Col Wadsworth Regiment.
1779: Enlisted Newbury Mass 10 Jul 1779-3 months, Corp in Capt Stephen Jenkin Co, Col Jacob Gerrish Mass. Regiment.
His name appears in the Lexington Alarm Roll of 19 Apr 1775, from Newbury to Cambridge. REFS: Vol S.3790 Rev and 1812 War Section; Vol 15 Pg 680-712 Soldiers and Sailors; Hist of Newbury Mass, pg 588, 609; DAR app also verified by another application, #270421 (not have a copy and know nothing of contents).

1820 CENSUS: OH,Morgan Co-Olive Twp: #084; MG: IGI ext Newbury, Essex Co MASS, MG M500321, 1849-823653

1828 HISTORY: "Descendants..." pg 14. Three of his sons went west to Ohio and he and his wife followed about 1828, arriving in Marietta, Washington Co, Ohio. He lived in Olive some years and died 1835.

1835 DEATH: OH: John Thomas Thorla died 22 Dec 1835

John married Deliverance Owens 4 Aug 1774, Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts Colony, British America . Deliverance was born 13 Aug 1756, Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts Colony, British America ; died Aft 3 Jul 1821, prob Ohio; was buried Aft 3 Jul 1821, prob Ohio. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1757 BIRTH: MASS,Essex Co-Rowley: Joseph Thorla born 2 Jan 1757
Some Newbury Thurlows and Their Descendants "...birth was recorded in Rowley.

1837 DEATH: Joseph Thorla died 18 Aug 1837 [no place shown]
Some Newbury Thurlows and Their Descendants

Notes:

1764 BIRTH:MASS,Essex Co-Rowley: John Thorla born 13 Aug 1764
Some Newbury Thurlows and Their Descendants: "...birth was recorded in Rowley.

Notes:

1775 BIRTH: MASS,Essex Co-Newbury: Silas Thurla was born 31 January 1775
Some Newbury Thurlows and Their Descendants
Descendants of John and Abigail Thurlo

1795 MARRIAGE: NH,Merrimack Co-Boscawen: Silas Thurlo... married Susannah Sweatt on Oct. 22, 1795.

1816 HISTORY: "History of Noble Co, Ohio 1887" as taken from "Descendants of John and Abigail Thurlo" pg 13: Silas Thorla from Massachusetts, brought his family to his new home, where Olive now is, in 1816. He had been there about two years previously, engaged in salt-making. Mr. Thorla was a man of good general information, and by profession a surveyor.

1819 HISTORY: "...He was one of the early Justices of the Peace and served also as Co Surveyor of Morgan Co. Silas and Dennis Gibbs were the first Justices of the Peace in Olive Twp, commissioned 18 Aug 1819.
Silas and Robert McKee were among the first settlers in Olive and Noble County. They had a store in Olive, drilled for salt water and made salt to sell. Robert McKee married Ruth Thorla, Silas's sister [dau? to ck out].

1820 CENSUS: OH,Morgan Co-Olive Twp:

1821 WILL: OH,Morgan Co: Proven 17 July 1821. "The following is copied as nearly as possible from the handwritten will with comments in ( ) by Emmett Thurlo:
In the name of God amen I Silas Thurlo of Morgan County and State of Ohio being weak in body but of sound and perfect mind and memory blessed be almighty God for the same, do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following that is to say;
First I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Susanna Thurlo all my real and personal estate so long as she shall live subject to the follsowing restrictions (unknown word) legases; first, if she shall ever marry to hold only one third of my real estate and the household furniture of my personal estate; secondly to the executors to rent out my half of the salt works if they see fit until all my just debts is paid after collecting my debts and selling what personal property they shall see fit to spare; third after my debts is paid to give to each one of my daughters a large Bible; that is to Ruth McKee, Susanna Sweatt, Lelior McKee (assumed to Dellia), Rhoda Thurlo, and Loisa (Louisa) Thurlo and if my dear wife should die before Rhoda or Loisa is married they or either of them in that case, to have a good fitting out as either of my daughters that is married and that my dear wife is to divide what and how she sees fit any of my personal property and the income of my real estate between my children and after her death my real estate and what personal property she shall leave undisposed of to be divided equaly between my sons, that is to say, John Thurlo, Daniel Thurlo, Benjamin Thurlo and Silas Thurlo.
Also I request my executors to give to the support of my father and mother if they ever should come to want in proportion with Benjamin Thurlo and Richard Thurlo their sons a comfortable living and I so appoint my beloved wife Susanna Thurlo and Robert McKee whom I hereby appoint sole Executrix and Executor of my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this third day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty one.
Signed, sealed, published and declared by the above Silas Thurlo to be his last will in the presents of us who have hereunto subscribed our names with respects in the presents of the testator Silas Thurlo, Nothan Smith, Crastus (unknown).

1823 DEATH: Silas Thurlo died in April 1823 [no place shown but probably Morgan, Ohio-ck]

Silas married Susannah Sweatt 22 Oct 1795. Susannah was born 23 Dec 1776, Boscawen, Merrimack, New Hampshire, United States; died 31 Oct 1852, prob Essex, Massachusetts; was buried 1852, prob Essex, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

BIR,DTH: "Some Newbury Thurlows and Their Descendants."

Notes:

BIR: "Some Newbury Thurlows and Their Descendants."

Notes:

BIR: "Some Newbury Thurlows and Their Descendants."

Notes:

BIR: "Some Newbury Thurlows and Their Descendants."

Notes:

BIR,MG,DTH: "Descendants of John and Abigail Thurlo"

NOTES: "Descendants.." pg 13: Benjamin, who came into the Duck Creek Valley when a small boy, is still living at Olive (a town near Caldwell) and has a vivid recollection of pioneer times."

Benjamin married Elizabeth. Elizabeth was born 5 Jun 1794; died 11 Apr 1872; was buried Apr 1872. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

BIR,MG,DTH: "Descendants of John and Abigail Thurlo"

Richard married Camilla McAllister 1817, prob Washington, Ohio. Camilla was born 1792; died 1878, Ohio, United States; was buried 1878, Ohio, United States. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1796 BIRTH: NH,Merrimack Co-Boscawen: Ruth Thurlo was born 4 Apr 1796
"Descendants of John and Abigail Thurlo."

1813 MARRIAGE: Ruth Thurlo md Robert McKee on 24 November 1813

Ruth married Robert McKee 24 Nov 1813. Robert was born Abt 1785; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1797 BIRTH:Susanna Thurlo was born 4 Oct 1797, no place shown.
"Descendants of John and Abigail Thurlo."

MARRIAGE: Susanna Thurlo md a Mr Sweatt, re her father's will in 1821.

Other Events:

• AFN: S1SW-HN

Notes:

1799 BIRTH: New Hampshire: John Thurlo was born 9 June 1799. The exact place is unknown but was probably not too far from Newburyport, Mass.
ORD: LDS-IGI 8583203, Film #1396087, IGI: Stanley Jack Israel, 2085 N Wedgwood Lane, Cedar City, UT 84720.
PH 1 801 586 1084. NM death certificate on someone, but do not know who... John?

About 1816 HISTORY: Descendants... pg 10: John was but a young boy when his father Silas moved the family back to the Newbury-Newburyport area (probably near other family members) where they had once lived, and then headed west to the newly opened Ohio area. Silas spent about 3 years there before returning to Mass. to move his family to Ohio, about 1816... The marriage of John and other family members took place mostly in Morgan County...

1822 MARRIAGE #1: OH,Morgan Co-Olive Twp: John Thurlo md Abigail Hussey on April 25, 1822 by Donald Gibbs, JP
OH,Morgan Co IGI M514081 1819-1860,Film 910657/0153

1822-1839 HISTORY: Descendants... pg 10: " They may have moved away shortly thereafter [marriage] to Marion County about 100 miles northwest. John and Abigail had seven children born in Ohio to them before they loaded their meager belongings in covered wagons and moved west to what is now Sullivan County, Missouri in 1839... They lived in Noble (near Olive), Morgan and Wash. Co., Ohio, prob close to county line or in Morgan Co rather than in Noble... Land had to be cleared for farming & each farm had to be almost totally self-sustaining. There were prob other children born between Alson and David and again between Columbus and Princess.

1830 CENSUS: OH,Marion Co, Salt Rock Twp, pg 140.

1838 HISTORY: History of Sullivan Co, Vol 1-pg 77, 17: "Autumn of 1838, John Thurlo and family took up land near main Locust, next to John Hatcher and Hugh C. Warren." [from memory 16 May 1869, Scottsville]
John Thurlo came to this country, the first man that even surveyed a foot of land in the country. His head is silvered over with the frost of many winters and he still lives to tell the history of the country in that early day."
1838: Pg 17: "In the spring of 1838, John Hatcher and Hugh C Warren settled near main Locust. Autumn of the same yr John Thurlo & fam took up land near them. Wm Sevier with wife & 5 children settled abt 6 mi from present site of Milan close to East Locust Creek..fall of 1838 or spring of 1839.
1839: Meshack Smith & son Jeremiah, from Boston, MA settled in what later became Sullivan Co in 1839. Jeremiah G and Mary Ann Sevier md 11 Feb 1840 (Pretty sure Jeremiah G not Meshack's son-ck further)

1840 CENSUS: MO,Linn Co, Parsons Creek Twp pg 251.

1850 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co, Dist #96, p 312, 8-29-1850:
THURLOW, John 50/NH farmer; Abigail 46/MASS; John M 26/OH,laborer;
Anson P 24/OH, laborer; David M 18/OH,school; Silas H 16/OH, school;
[Mary H 14?] Columbious 12/MO,school; Princes E 7/MO

1857 DEATH of wife: MO,Sullivan Co: Abigail Hussey Thurlo died 13 December 1857

1860 MARRIAGE #2: MO,Linn Co: John Thurlo md Mary Ann Perry 29 Jul 1860
#2: MO,Linn Co IGI M515381 1857-1885 Film 1009871: Mary Ann Pery

1860 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co,Scottsville PO, 10 Aug pg737, Dw 786:
THURLO, John 61/NH; Mary A 37/MO;Silas 25/OH,farmhand;Henry 23/OH
farmhand;Columbus 21/MO,farmhand;Princes E 17/MO,domestic

1870 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co, Duncan Twp, Milan PO, Dw 139:
THURLOW, John 70/NH,farmer; Nancy A 45/MO

1877 WILL: MO,Sullivan Co Probate Rcds 1845-1928, Film #1009128 pg 207-8, 27 Jun 1877: I, John Thurlo, of the County of Sullivan and State of MO, do make and publish this my last Will & Testament in the manner & form as follows towit:
First, it is my will that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be paid out of money or property on hand at my death.
Second, I will and bequeath to my following named children: Norton Alson Thurlo, David M Thurlo, Silas H Thurlo, Henry H Thurlo, Columbus Thurlo & Princess E Smith, each to have an equal share in the following described real estate, consisting of 100 acres of land described as follows towit: SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 & 50 acres in the W 1/2 of NW 1/4 of Sec 20 on which is situated my residence & farm, also 10 acres of similar land being E part of the SE 1/4 of the SW 1/4 Sec 17, all in Twp 61 R20 Co of Sullivan St of Missouri. Each to have an equal share in said real estate, which shall be equally divided between my aforesaid children or sold and the proceeds equally divided between them according as a majority of them shall determine.
And in case either of the above named children die before my death, then his or her heirs to be entitled to and take the interest of the deceased parent. I will and bequeath to my grandchildren, Laura Jolly, Josephine Smith, heirs of John Miles Thurlo each five dollars and to my grandchildren and unknown heirs of Rhoda Knifong, I will and bequeath the sum of five dollars each, and to my grandchildren Laura Newman and John M Newman, heirs of Olive Newman, I will and bequeath the sum of five dollars each, said bequests to my grandchildren to be paid by my executor out of money or property on hand at the time of my death.
I also will & bequeath all the remainder of my money and personal property, after complying with the foregoing bequests to the above named Alson Thurlo, David M Thurlo, Silas H Thurlo, Henery H Thurlo, Columbus Thurlo & Princess E Smith, to be equally divided between them & their heirs.
And I hereby constitute & appoint my son Columbus Thurlo to be the executor of this my Last Will & Testament, hereby rattifying & confirming this & no other to be my Last Will & Testament.
The witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name & affixed my seal at the Co of Sullivan & St of MO this 27th day of June 1877. Signed John Thurlo
Signed & declared & published by the above named John Thurlo as & for his Last Will and Testament in the presence of us, who at his request have signed our names as witnesses to the same this 27th day of June AD 1877 at the Co of Sullivan & St of MO & signed by us as witnesses in his presence. Signed: A S Turnell, H C Bailey,witnesses, by Samuel M Gigsly, Judge of Probate 30 Aug 1877.

1877 DEATH,BURIAL: MO,Sullivan Co: John Thurlo died 5 August 1877; buried Hoover Cemetery, northwest of Browning MO.

1878 PROBATE: MO, Sullivan Co Probate Vol C 1878-1881 pg 143, 14 Nov 1878: Columbus Thurlo executor: Pd SH [Thurlo]
Thurlo, Princess E Smith, TJ Bisweoll & Bro, HT McClanahan, HH Thurlo, HC Bailey, AN Thurlo, A Turnell, WJ McCroy, Isaac Keeler, JC Kirby

1880 PROBATE: MO, Sullivan Co Probate Vol D 1810-1881 film #1009137, pg 5, 9 Aug 1880-final settlement: Pd AN, DM, SH, HH Thurlo; PE Smith; Columbus Thurlo, & heirs of Olive Newman & RA Knifong

NOTES: 1800 census index in Seattle Archives for New Hampshire shows no Thurlos. There is a Moses Thurlow in 1840 New Hampshire with 1 male 16+ and 2 females (no ages).

Browning Ldr Rcd 14 Jun 1906: "John Thurlo knows what is new in cigars"

NEED TO CHECK OUT: (English) Obtained these from AIS Dec 1991:(Ck probate)
1820 Census: Morgan Co, Ohio, Noble Twp, #082: Benjamin Thurlow
Olive Twp, #084: Silas Thurlow
Olive Twp, #084: Thomas Thurlow
1830 CENSUS: Merrimack, NH, Boscawen Twp, No #: Thomas Thurber (1837)
Amos Thurlow (1837)
* 1840 CENSUS: Marion Co, OH, Big Island Twp: Daniel Thurlow
Merrimack, NH, Boscawen Twp, #080: Amos Thurlow
* 1850 CENSUS: Merrimack NH, Salisbury Twp #224: Jesse Thurlow
Morgan Co, Ohio, Olive Twp, #265: Wesley Thurlow
Marion Co, Ohio, By Island Twp, #035: D Thurlow
1860 CENSUS: Sullivan Co, MO;Scottsville, pg 46, Dw #384, 11 July 1860:
Thurlo, Sarah E 24/MO farmer; Laura A 6/MO; Josephine 5/MO.

REGISTRY: Richard Thurlow, born England, Died 1685 Maine, Spouse Jane:
FR 150219: Bailey Rogers, 10018 Regency Ct, Cinncinnati, OH 45239, Tel 1-513-471-4874.
FR 54765: Patricia Ann Welch Diehnelt, Honey Acres, Ashippun, WI 53003, no phone listed.

Browning Centennial: Doesn't seem too accurate in some parts:
Two Thurlow brothers came to America from England. Both fought in Rev. War; one on one side; the other on the other side. One of the boys we do not know anything about. The other lived in New Hampshire. He had 5 boys and 1 girl. The children were: Wes, Dan, Ben, Silas, John and their girl-Louise Still [?]. John left NH when 19-went to Marion Co OH & md Abigail Hussey, 9 children were born-7 in OH, then they came to MO. Columbus and Princess were born in MO. Columbus was the first white child born in Sullivan Co. This was so because Linn Co had included the area, which later divided and Sullivan Co was established. Children:
1. Miles md Lizzie Tyre: Laura md Titus Jolley; Pearle md Harry Engle; Lila Lister now in FL.; Jose
md Williams, later a Smith, one son Gordon,lives Milan.
2. Roda Ann md Joseph Knifong, 8 children [5 boys, 3 girls] lived in Western states [his 2nd mg].
3. Alson md Amanda Johnson-farm west of Scotts where built herd of cattle and horses; 3 children:
Clum md Lee Peterson [school tchr] & dau of Prof Peterson-no children.
Hinda md Wm Rush; one child who died as an infant. Hinda bought property in Browning after
death of husband. Called Aunt Hilda.
Hank md Parmelia Johnson, lived on Thurlo farm. Son RA md Genevieve Bundbridge.
Eugene died young-heart attack. Ricky md Rose Dudley, Lane Allen; Jane md MU, Cattey
Coll; Judy (twin) md Clifford May. Story of Eugene.
4. David md Minta Mullins-children
5. Silas md Ann Smith - 8 children - Carroll County.
7. Olive md Mike Newman.
8. Henry md Maggie Darst - 5 sons, Carroll County.
9. Columbus md Mary Catherine Smith at Rocheport MO.
John md Ida Ellen Johnson:Gale md Pearle Hoselton,son Henry A md Arlene Baker. Vane md
Allalie, son John C md Ruth Huffman.
Henry N md Clara Smith, dau Eula, only child, md Roy Crowdis: Lois md Van Grey:
Gary md Jean Dunkin: Debbie, Jr., Jeffrey, Stephen = live Iowa; Dau md Farnie Harvey:
Kathy, Kevin = live KC MO.
Nadine md Paul Fisher: Shelly md Gary Wilson, lived Trenton; Mike
10. Princess md Jack Smith: Bell, Jose md Joe Nickell [no, Ed Bradshaw]; Gertie md Giford
Woodward [no, Joe Nickell; Mark

John married Abigail Hussey 25 Apr 1822, Olive Twp, Morgan, Ohio, USA. Abigail was born 7 Dec 1804, Massachusetts, United States; died 13 Dec 1857, Sullivan, Missouri, United States; was buried 1857, Hoover Cemetery, NW of Browning, Linn, Missouri, United States. [Group Sheet]

John married Mary Ann Perry 29 Jul 1860, Linn, Missouri, United States. Mary was born Abt 1839, Missouri, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1802 BIRTH: Dellia Thurlo was born 11 Dec 1802, no place shown
"Descendants of John and Abigail Thurlo."

MARRIAGE: Dellia Thurlow md a Mr McKee, re her father's will in 1821.

Notes:

1805 BIRTH: Rhoda Thurlo was born 20 Apr 1805, no place shown
"Descendants of John and Abigail Thurlo."

1825 MARRIAGE: OH,Morgan Co:Rhoda Thurlo md Alexander McKee 8 January 1925
Batch M514081, Sheet 0330-extracted

1863 DEATH: Rhoda Thurlo died 18 Oct 1863

Notes:

1807 BIRTH: NH,Merrimack Co-Boscawen Twp: Daniel Thurlo was born 16 Mar 1807
"Descendants of John and Abigail Thurlo."

1826 MARRIAGE: OH,Morgan Co-Olive Twp: Daniel Thurlo md Nancy Brown

1840 CENSUS: OH,Marion Co-Big Island: Twp 135

Daniel married Nancy Brown 24 Mar 1826, Olive Twp, Morgan, Ohio, USA. Nancy was born Abt 1810; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

1809 BIRTH: Benjamin Thurlo was born 6 Apr 1809, no place shown
"Descendants of John and Abigail Thurlo."

1897 DEATH: Benjamin Thurlo died 1897, no place shown

Notes:

1812 BIRTH: Louisa Thurlo was born 12 Mar 1812, no place shown
"Descendants of John and Abigail Thurlo."

Notes:

1820 BIRTH: Silas Thurlo born 12 Nov 1820, no place shown
"Descendants of John and Abigail Thurlo."

Notes:

BIR,MG: "Descendants of John and Abigail Thurlo."

MG: Morgan Co, Ohio Marriage Records.

CENSUS: 1870 Linn Co, MO:
Thurlo, Wesley 48/OH, hotel keeper; Sarah 46/OH; Hinda 6/OH; Iva 4/OH.

NOTES: Wesley was a hotel keeper at Leclede, MO.

Wesley married Sarah Jane Hill 2 Aug 1844, Morgan, Ohio, United States. Sarah was born Abt 1824, Ohio, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

BIR: "Descendants of John and Abigail Thurlo."

Notes:

BIR: "Descendants of John and Abigail Thurlo."

Notes:

BIR: "Descendants of John and Abigail Thurlo."

Notes:

BIR: "Descendants of John and Abigail Thurlo."

Notes:

BIR: "Descendants of John and Abigail Thurlo."