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Matilda L. Thurston

Female 1845 - 1926  (80 years)


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  1. 1.  Matilda L. Thurston was born on 2 May 1845 in Montpelier, Vermont, USA (daughter of Daniel Sylvester Thurston and Matilda Benjamin); died on 29 Mar 1926 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA; was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA.

    Matilda married Henry Richard Bailey in 1865. Henry was born on 24 Jul 1843 in Lawrenceville, New York, USA; died on 10 Sep 1920 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA; was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Alice B. Bailey was born on 26 Oct 1877 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA; died on 2 May 1946 in Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA; was buried in Mount Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, United States.
    2. Ernest L. Bailey was born in Sep 1881 in Missouri, USA.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Daniel Sylvester Thurston was born on 1 Jan 1809 in Orange, Vermont, USA; died on 9 Apr 1863 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, USA; was buried in Beaver Dam City Cemetery, Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin, USA.

    Notes:

    "Mr. Thurston was a farmer, tanner and currier of the firm Thurston, Keith, Peck & Co., of Montpelier, Vt.; a town and school officer; nominated for the legislature by the Free Soil Party, but declined; a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church; moved to Madison, thence to Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. During the War of the Rebellion he volunteered in the Wisconsin Regiment and received a lieutenant's commission, and afterward was in the 1st Wisconsin Cavalry, in which he served nine months, contracted a disease of the lungs, was discharged, but lived only three days after reaching his home, dying April 9, 1863. He was a stern advocate of every good cause, and a successful business man. his widow resides with her son in Omaha." --Thurston Genealogies, 1635-1892, Pgs. 455-456 #6225 Biographical Sketch of Daniel Sylvester Thurston


    Died:
    American Civil War

    He contracted a disease of the lungs, was discharged and lived only three days after reaching his home.

    Daniel married Matilda Benjamin on 25 May 1834 in Berlin, Vermont, USA. Matilda (daughter of Josiah Benjamin and Lucy Banning) was born on 26 Mar 1807 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; died on 26 Sep 1845 in Montpelier, Vermont, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Matilda Benjamin was born on 26 Mar 1807 in Berlin, Vermont, USA (daughter of Josiah Benjamin and Lucy Banning); died on 26 Sep 1845 in Montpelier, Vermont, USA.
    Children:
    1. Angelia Louise French Thurston was born on 4 Dec 1837 in Montpelier, Vermont, USA; died on 15 Apr 1910 in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; was buried in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA.
    2. Caroline Gertrude Thurston was born in 1840 in Montpelier, Vermont, USA; died on 14 Jun 1930.
    3. Caira Langdon Thurston was born on 16 May 1842 in Montpelier, Vermont, USA; died on 16 Mar 1875 in Englewood, Illinois, USA.
    4. 1. Matilda L. Thurston was born on 2 May 1845 in Montpelier, Vermont, USA; died on 29 Mar 1926 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA; was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Josiah Benjamin was born on 19 Jun 1769 in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, USA (son of William Benjamin and Sarah ?); died on 4 Dec 1820 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; was buried in East Road Cemetery, Berlin, Washington County, Vermont, USA.

    Notes:

    Maj. Josiah BENJAMIN, son of William, was born in Ashburnham, Mass., June 19, 1769. October 10, 1791, he married Lucy BANNING. In November, 1793, he removed from Woodstock to Berlin and settled on lot 5, in the second range. In February, 1795, he removed to lot 5, third range, and April 26, 1800, he made his permanent home on lot 1, first range, and first division, of the township, where his grandson S. W. BENJAMIN now lives, and, where he died January 26, 1836. His wife, Lucy, died October 26, 1844. Their children were Lucy, born in Woodstock, April 22, 1792; Clara, born March 8, 1795: Ozias, born April 13, 1797; Sally, born in May, 1798; Josiah, born November 28, 1801, died November 15, 1803; Josiah, born July 6, 1803; Eliza, born July 31, 1805; Matilda, born March 26, 1807; and Hannah, born July so, 1811. Maj. Benjamin succeeded Eleazer Hubbard on lot 1, which includes Benjamin falls on Pond brook. Mr. HUBBARD had erected the first saw-mill and grist-mill in Berlin at the falls, about 1791 or '92. Maj. Benjamin rebuilt the mills near the foot of the falls and kept them up for many years. He was always a farmer, and a man of great energy. He was the major of the state militia, and went with his command to Plattsburgh in September, 1814, but did not reach that place until after the battle had been fought, on Sunday, September 11, 1814, and a signal victory won. In religion he was a Congregationalist, and a member of that church. In politics he was an earnest worker in the "Old Line Whig" party, and prominent in town affairs. Maj. BENJAMIN was succeeded on the homestead by his son Josiah, who married Rebecca EMERSON, December 25, 1827. Their children are Chauncey E., Lucy Ann, John E., Charles K., Philena R., Samuel Webster, Ira A., and Elizabeth B. Josiah Benjamin, Jr., was a very successful farmer and gave to each of his sons $1,000, and to each of his daughters $500, on their wedding day. Mr. BENJAMIN was a constant and regular attendant at the Congregational church, began in politics with the Whig party, joined the ranks of the Republican party at its organization, and was in every respect an honest, upright, and respected citizen. He represented Berlin in the state legislature and held other offices of responsibility and trust in his town. He died October 4, 1884. His wife died in December, 1873. Chauncey E. BENJAMIN, born February 1, 1829, married Lucy J. STANWOOD, January 22, 1846, and resides in Malden, Mass., where he is engaged in the express business, and employs sixteen men and twenty six horses. Lucy Ann, born April 2, 1831, married E. E. ANDREWS, September 13, 1843, a farmer and nurseryman, and resides in her native town. John E. BENJAMIN, born July 19, 1833, married Sarah F. PERRIN, November 8, 1858, and resides on a fine farm near the old homestead. Besides giving his attention to his farm he has served his town as their representative in the state legislature, and as lister, but declined to be selectman. His son Forest E. graduated at Barre Academy, and is now a commercial traveler in the vicinity of Boston, and resides at Malden, Mass. He was elected captain of the Walden militia at a younger age than any who ever held the position. The only daughter of John E. BENJAMIN, Myrtie S., also graduated at Barre Academy and is a teacher. Charles K. BENJAMIN, born November 20, 1836, married Emeline S. GOODHUE, March 11, 1861, has been a farmer and is now a granite worker in Barre. Philena R., born July 18, 1839, married Eleazer HOUSE, December 22, 1859. Mr. HOUSE is a farmer in Berlin. Samuel Webster BENJAMIN, born May 2, 1842, married Edna L. Downing, March 2, 1865, and settled on the old homestead. He is now chairman of the board of selectmen and has been one of its members several years. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin have one daughter. Ira A. BENJAMIN, born January 26, 1845, married Emma F. DODGE, September 22, 1867. He is a reliable citizen of Berlin, a successful farmer, and is blessed with three sons. Elizabeth B., born November 3, 1847, married Abel H. Stewart, a farmer of Berlin, April 4, 1867.

    Gazetteer Of Washington County, Vt. 1783-1899,
    Compiled and Published by Hamilton Child,
    Edited By William Adams.
    The Syracuse Journal Company, Printers and Binders.
    Syracuse, N. Y.; April, 1889.
    Pages 185 – 201

    Josiah married Lucy Banning on 10 Oct 1791 in South Woodstock, Vermont, USA. Lucy (daughter of William Banning and Lucy Tiffany) was born on 8 May 1770 in Lyme, Connecticut, USA; died on 22 Oct 1845 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; was buried in East Road Cemetery, Berlin, Washington County, Vermont, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Lucy Banning was born on 8 May 1770 in Lyme, Connecticut, USA (daughter of William Banning and Lucy Tiffany); died on 22 Oct 1845 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; was buried in East Road Cemetery, Berlin, Washington County, Vermont, USA.
    Children:
    1. Lucy Benjamin was born on 22 Apr 1792 in Woodstock, New York, USA; died on 17 Jan 1833 in New York, USA.
    2. Clara Clarissa Benjamin was born on 11 Mar 1795 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; died on 11 Dec 1883 in Barry County, Michigan, USA; was buried in North Hickory Cemetery, Barry Township, Barry County, Michigan, United States.
    3. Ozias Benjamin was born on 13 Apr 1797 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; died on 15 Nov 1829 in Allegany, New York, USA.
    4. Sarah Benjamin was born on 28 May 1798 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; died on 18 Feb 1867 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; was buried in East Road Cemetery, Berlin, Washington County, Vermont, USA.
    5. Josiah Benjamin was born on 28 Nov 1801 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; died on 15 Nov 1803 in Berlin, Vermont, USA.
    6. Josiah Benjamin was born on 7 Jul 1803 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; died on 4 Oct 1884 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; was buried in Berlin Corner Cemetery, Berlin Corners, Washington County, Vermont, USA.
    7. Eliza Benjamin was born on 31 Jul 1805 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; died on 16 Oct 1885 in Groton, Vermont, USA; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Morristown, Lamoille County, Vermont, United States.
    8. 3. Matilda Benjamin was born on 26 Mar 1807 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; died on 26 Sep 1845 in Montpelier, Vermont, USA.
    9. Hannah Kendall Benjamin was born on 10 Jul 1811 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; died on 17 Feb 1898 in Brattleboro, Vermont, USA; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Morristown, Lamoille County, Vermont, United States.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  William Benjamin

    William married Sarah ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Sarah ?
    Children:
    1. 6. Josiah Benjamin was born on 19 Jun 1769 in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, USA; died on 4 Dec 1820 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; was buried in East Road Cemetery, Berlin, Washington County, Vermont, USA.

  3. 14.  William Banning was born on 5 Nov 1747 in Lyme, Connecticut, USA (son of John Banning and Jemima Marvin); died in 1787 in Lyme, Connecticut, USA.

    William married Lucy Tiffany about 1769. Lucy (daughter of Nathan Tiffany) was born about 1742 in Lyme, Connecticut, USA; died about 1787 in Lyme, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  Lucy Tiffany was born about 1742 in Lyme, Connecticut, USA (daughter of Nathan Tiffany); died about 1787 in Lyme, Connecticut, USA.
    Children:
    1. 7. Lucy Banning was born on 8 May 1770 in Lyme, Connecticut, USA; died on 22 Oct 1845 in Berlin, Vermont, USA; was buried in East Road Cemetery, Berlin, Washington County, Vermont, USA.
    2. Azubah Banning was born on 28 Nov 1771 in Lyme, Connecticut, USA.
    3. William Banning was born on 26 Aug 1773 in Lyme, Connecticut, USA; died in in New York, USA.
    4. Benjamin B. Banning was born on 26 Feb 1775 in Lyme, Connecticut, USA; died on 30 Oct 1859 in Lyme, Connecticut, USA; was buried in Joshuatown Cemetery, Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, United States.
    5. Temperance Banning was born on 14 Jun 1776 in Lyme, Connecticut, USA.
    6. Elisha Banning was born on 29 Jan 1778 in Lyme, Connecticut, USA; died on 2 Nov 1859 in Québec, Canada.
    7. Amasa Banning was born on 4 Oct 1779 in Lyme, Connecticut, USA; was christened on 26 Oct 1790 in New London, Connecticut, USA.
    8. Clarissa Banning was born on 2 Jun 1781 in Lyme, Connecticut, USA; was christened on 26 Oct 1790 in New London, Connecticut, USA.
    9. Calvin Banning was born on 2 Jun 1785 in Lyme, Connecticut, USA; died on 1 Oct 1856 in Lyme, Connecticut, USA; was buried in Duck River Cemetery, Old Lyme, New London County, Connecticut, USA.



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