Alson Norton Thurlo

Male 1827 - 1913  (86 years)


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  • Name Alson Norton Thurlo 
    Born 27 Mar 1827  Morgan, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4
    Gender Male 
    AFN S1SJ-2W 
    Died 12 Oct 1913  Duncan Township, Sullivan, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 6, 7
    Buried 13 Oct 1913  Hoover Cemetery, NW of Browning, Linn, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 9, 10
    Person ID I3276  Wagner-Thomas | Hallmark
    Last Modified 11 Jan 2014 

    Father John Thurlo,   b. 9 Jun 1799, New Hampshire, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Aug 1877, Sullivan, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Mother Abigail Hussey,   b. 7 Dec 1804, Massachusetts, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Dec 1857, Sullivan, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 53 years) 
    Married 25 Apr 1822  Olive Twp, Morgan, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [11
    Family ID F623  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Amanda F Johnson,   b. Abt 1840, Sullivan, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Jun 1892, Sullivan, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 52 years) 
    Married 20 Dec 1860  Sullivan, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [12, 13
    Children 
     1. Finnis Columbus Thurlo,   b. 14 Aug 1862, near Scottsville, Sullivan, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Mar 1936, Sullivan, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years)
    +2. Hinda Josephine Thurlo,   b. 15 Feb 1865, Sullivan, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Sep 1950, Browning, Linn, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years)
    +3. Henry Alson Thurlo,   b. 11 Nov 1868, Duncan Township, Sullivan, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Aug 1921, Browning, Linn, Missouri, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 52 years)
    Last Modified 22 Nov 2014 
    Family ID F1144  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 27 Mar 1827 - Morgan, Ohio, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 20 Dec 1860 - Sullivan, Missouri, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 12 Oct 1913 - Duncan Township, Sullivan, Missouri, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 13 Oct 1913 - Hoover Cemetery, NW of Browning, Linn, Missouri, United States Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • 1827 BIRTH: OH,Marion Co: Alson Norton Thurlo was born 27 March 1827, son of John and Abigail Thurlo
      History of Sullivan Co, MO, Vol I, pg 458: "...Allison N Thurlo born Marion Co, Ohio March 27 1827,

      c1837 HISTORY: Obit for Alson, Oct 1913: "...When 10, family to Duncan Twp, Sullivan Co...

      1838 HISTORY: Descendant of John and Abigail Thurlo pg 3-1: "...He was but a youngster of eleven in 1838, when the family loaded what possession they could into a wagon (or wagons) and moved to Linn Co, MO. They settle a few miles north of Browning on land that would later become part of Sullivan County. His educational opportunities were naturalyy limited, being confined to the old subscription schools of the neighborhood..."

      1850 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co, Dist #96, p 312, 8-29-1850: Anson P Thurlow age 24 bn Ohio, laborer son of John and Abigail Thurlow

      1851-52 HISTORY: N/A pension 692.296 #34 by Allison N Thurlo April 1901: 74 yrs old. Living 2 miles east of Parson, Sullivan, MO. PO free rural delivery from Browning: "I met Albert J abt 1851-52. I was in CA when he left for CA but did not see him there..."

      c1852-55 HIST: Obit for Alson, Oct 1913: "...1852 to California gold fields, returning 1855..."
      1872-1972 Browning Missouri Centennial Celebration pg 143: "..."...in the year 1850's when... Alson Thurlo rode a mule to the gold fields of Calif. and back..."
      Descendants of John and Abigail Thurlo, pg 3-1: "...In 1852, accompanied by several others, he was engaged to drive cattle from Milan to Sacramento, CA. He spent some time in the gold fields, teaming, mining and pursuing various other occupations. He reportedly purchased a yoke of cattle for $300 on credit and sold them for $700. This was his first business venture, and apparently others were successful as his savings steadily increased until 1855 when he returned home on the same mule on which he had left, and purchased a portion of the land presently held by his descendants..."

      1860 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co-Duncan Twp #305:
      THURLO, Alson N. 30/OH (farmer)

      1860 MARRIAGE: Alson [Allison] Norton Thurlo md Amanda Johnson 20 December 1860, children: Finnis (Clum) Columbus, Hinda Josephine and Henry Alson
      MG: LDS-IGI 8583203, Film 1396087, Sheet 31.
      History of Sullivan Co, MO, Vol I, pg 458: "...Allison N Thurlo md Amanda Johnson Dec 20 1860

      1865 HISTORY: N/A pension 692.296 #34 by Allison N Thurlo April 1901: I heard my sister first husband dead when she md Albert J. In 1865 I lived on this place & Smith's father lived 1/2 mile from me. I think my sister lived on this place when she md Albert J. He died on his father's place.

      c1869 HISTORY: Descendants... pg 3-1: the house he built in 1855 (2-room log cabin) was remodeled, expanded, added to and taken from over the years but still stands on the Alson Thurlo homeplace in tribute to the man who loved it so much. Remodeling told about in "History of Sullivan Co, Duncan Twp, pg 107 - added another half story also".

      1870 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co-Duncan Twp,Milam PO: p 189 15 July 1870:
      THURLOW, Alson 41/OH farmer; Amanda 32/MO; Columbus M 8/MO; Hindy F 5/MO;
      Henry 1/MO

      1872-1972 Browning Missouri Centennial Celebration pg 143: "...The children of John and Abagail (Hussey) Thurlow were: (3) Alson who md Amanda Johnson. They made their home on a farm, west of Scottsville where he built up a herd of horses and cattle. Three children were born to this family. Clum, who married Lee Peterson a school teacher and daughter of Prof. Peterson... Hinda, who married William Rush. 1 child who died as an infant. Hinda bought property in Browning after death of husband. Called Aunt Hilda. 3. Hank md Parmelia Johnson, lived on Thurlo farm. Son R A md Genevieve Bunbridge: Eugene died young-heart attack. Ricky md Rose Dudley, son: Lane Allen. Jane. Judy (twin) md Clifford May. Story of Eugene...."

      1880 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co-Scottsville Twp: Anc.com Img 25, pg 24, 14 June, Dw #219:
      THURLO, A N 52/Ohio (VA/VA) md farmer; Amanda 39/MO (MO/MO) keep house;
      Columbus-son 17/MO; Hinda-dau 14/MO; Henry-son 11/MO; James SMITH 23/MO
      (MO,MO) single laborer

      1889 Hist of Sullivan Co MO pg 324: "...On Browning North Hooker School Board-1889..."

      1892 DEATH of qidw: MO,Sullivan Co: Amanda F Johnson Thurlo died 15 June 1892, buried Hoover Cemetery

      1893 HIST: Descendants... pg 3-1: "...Alson was appointed Judge of the Western District in 1893, was to the same office when the term expired, then was elected for a second term.
      He was one of many interesting characters in the early history of Sullivan Co and won enviable reputation thru his honesty and upright dealing, was honored and respected by community. He owned large herd of cattle and bred and sold race horses, also had a number of jacks and jennets around the farm...

      1900 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co-Duncan Twp,Browning: N/A film #T623,905,1 June,Dw #334/336:
      THURLO, Allison-head 73/OH born March 1829 (MS/OH) widower, farmer, own home;
      Henry A-son 31/MO born Nov 1868 (OH,MO) md 6 years, farmer;
      Percurfia I-dau/lw 29/MO born Sep 1870 (TN,MO) 1/1 child living;
      Richard A-grandson 1/MO born Mar 1899

      1910 CENSUS: MO,Sullivan Co-Clay Twp ED 161: Anc.com Img 1-pg 54, Dwelling 6/6: Alson N Thurlo age 83 bn Ohio (VT,VT)widow, living with son Henry A Thurlo and family

      1913 DEATH,BURIAL: MO,Sullivan Co: Allison Norton Thurlo died 12 October 1913 of Labioglosso plaiangeal paralysis; buried Hoover Cemetery
      History of Sullivan Co, MO, Vol I, pg 458: "Deaths 1900-1920 - Allison N Thurlo... died Oct 19 1913. Surviving children: Columbus, H.A., Mrs. Hinda Rush."
      Descendants... pg 3-1: "...Alson had been in ill health for several months before his death.

  • Sources 
    1. [S312] Obituary: Missouri,Sullivan Co: Browning Leader-Record.
      Allison N Thurlo born Marion Co OH 27 Mar 1827...
      Date: 16 October 1913

    2. [S283] History of Sullivan Co Missouri, Vol I, pg 458.
      Allison N Thurlo born Marion Co, Ohio March 27 1827...
      Date: 1900 or 1920

    3. [S282] Descendants of John and Abigail Thurlo, 929.273 t425., pg 3-1.
      Alson Norton (3) the third child of John and Abigail's, was born in Marion (or Morgan) County, Ohio, March 27, 1827.

    4. [S319] Missouri, Certificate of Death, Certif #41692, Reg #49.
      Allison N. Thurlo... He was born March 27, 1827 in Ohio, the son of John Thurlo [bn OH] and Abigal Hussey [bn OH]... Informant: H. A. Thurlo of Humphrey MO [son].
      Date: 20 December 1913

    5. [S312] Obituary: Missouri,Sullivan Co: Browning Leader-Record.
      Allison N Thurlo born Marion Co OH 27 Mar 1827 died 12 Oct 1913. When 10, family to Duncan Twp, Sullivan Co. 1852 to California gold fields, returning 1855. Md 20 Dec 1860 Amanda Johnson, who died 15 June 1892. 3 children: Columbus, H A & Mrs Hinda Rush. Burial Hoover Cemetery (row 6)
      Date: 16 October 1913

    6. [S283] History of Sullivan Co Missouri, Vol I, pg 458.
      Allison N Thurlo... died Oct 19 1913. Surviving children: Columbus, H.A., Mrs. Hinda Rush
      Date: 1900 or 1920

    7. [S319] Missouri, Certificate of Death, Certif #41692, Reg #49.
      Allison N. Thurlo, farmer, residing in Duncan Twp, Sullivan Co MO 78 years, died there at the age of 86yrs 6mos 13days of Labioglosso plaiangeal Paralysis [1mo] contributory: Inamton, attended to by M L Honing MD of Humphreys MO. He was born March 27, 1827 in Ohio, the son of John Thurlo [bn OH] and Abigal Hussey [bn OH]. Buried in Hoover Cemetery on Oct 13 by Undertaker, L. W. Hummel of Browning. Informant: H. A. Thurlo of Humphrey MO [son].
      Date: 20 December 1913

    8. [S312] Obituary: Missouri,Sullivan Co: Browning Leader-Record.
      Allison N Thurlo... Burial Hoover Cemetery (row 6)
      Date: 16 October 1913

    9. [S319] Missouri, Certificate of Death, Certif #41692, Reg #49.
      Allison N. Thurlo... Buried in Hoover Cemetery on Oct 13 by Undertaker, L. W. Hummel of Browning. Informant: H. A. Thurlo of Humphrey MO [son].
      Date: 20 December 1913

    10. [S306] Missouri,Sullivan Co: Hoover Cemetery headstone.
      Alson N. Thurlo Died Oct 12, 1913 Aged 86 Y, 6 M, 15 D
      Seen 7 May 2011 by Bob and Pam Wagner

    11. [S282] Descendants of John and Abigail Thurlo, 929.273 t425., pg 8-10.
      John, their third child married Abigail Hussey, as we know, on April 25, 1822. Their marriage was performed by Donald Gibbs, J.P. in Olive Township, Morgan County, Ohio.
      Date: 1985

    12. [S312] Obituary: Missouri,Sullivan Co: Browning Leader-Record.
      Allison N Thurlo... Md 20 Dec 1860 Amanda Johnson, who died 15 June 1892. 3 children: Columbus, H A & Mrs Hinda Rush...
      Date: 16 October 1913

    13. [S283] History of Sullivan Co Missouri, Vol I, pg 458.
      Allison N Thurlo... md Amanda Johnson Dec 20 1860...[no place shown]
      Date: 1900 or 1920