- Born December 21, 1833 in Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts.
- Parents were JOHN GATES THURSTON and HARRIET PATRICK LEE.
- Married ELIZABETH AMELIA CRANDALL on March 4, 1863 in Paxton, Ford County, Illinois. Elizabeth was born October 1, 1836 in Cambria, Niagra County, New York.
- Died in Central Lake, Antrim County, Michigan.
CHILDREN
- GEORGE LEE THURSTON, born March 4, 1863 in Paxton, Ford County, Illinois. Married LENORE MOHRMANN on November 27, 1890 in Central Lake, Antrim County, Michigan.