Amos Brown THURSTON

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• Census: 1850, Living with father in Leoni, Jackson Co., Michigan

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Mr. Thurston was a farmer in Grass lake, Michigan, in 1852 moved to Pontiac, in 1855 moved back to Grass lake, and in 1862 to Grand Rapids, Michigan. he enlisted in the 6th Michigan cavalry in the war against the rebellion served nine months, became disabled by sickness, and was discharged, during which time his family moved to East hamburg, New York, and in 1877 to Buffalo. His daughter writes: "He was 6 feet, 1 inch in height, straight as a pine tree; dark complexion, high broad forehead, originally dark now gray hair; small bright eyes changing from gray to black with eyelids slightly drooping at the corners; stern, quick-tempered, but generous and forgiving. In his youth and early manhood very fond of hunting - being the crack shot of the region. Unlike his brothers he preferred the shooting match to the dance; independent almost to a fault, regarding no man as his superior. In politics an outright Republican. Liked plain talk, but was fond of a joke. My mother is of medium height, and in her younger days was one of the country beauties; dark hair, fair complexion, rosy cheeks, and blue eyes, proud, high-spirited, ambitious, with a talent for writing, drawing and fancy work, and is a member of the Congregational church."

Amos married Eliza Jeannette MOORE on 22 Apr 1851. Eliza was born on 15 Jul 1833. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1850, Living in Leoni, Jackson Co., Michigan
• Census: 1860, Living in Leoni, Jackson Co., Michigan
• Census: 1870, Living with son, Erastus, in Leoni, Jackson Co., Michigan

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Mr. Thurston was a farmer and shoemaker in Aurora, New York. He was a stern, strong-willed man, a decided Universalist, and deacon of the church in Aurora, a Whig, and after a Republican, a man of character, honored by his fellow-citizens with several offices of trust; served in the war of 1812; obtained leave to go home and make pair of boots, his father taking his place in the army. While at home he heard that his father had been killed by the Indians. he and his brother Daniel immediately started for Buffalo (which had been burned by the British), with two ox teams, and met their father just out of the city. They loaded their teams with ammunition, which had been left by the American army, and carried it to a place of safety from the British. In 1850 he sold his farm and moved to Leoni, where he had a farm of 500 acres; P.O. address, Grass lake, Michigan.

Thomas married Electa WILLCOX on 9 Sep 1813. Electa died on 26 Nov 1833. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]