Birth : 1617 England
Death : 28 Feb 1706 Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Burial : Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic, New London County, USA
Coordinate : 41.3713989, -71.9631958
Inscription : HERE LYETH THE BODY
OF EDWARD THVRSTON
WHO LIVED 90 YEARS
& DEPARTED THIS LIFE
Ye 28TH DAY OF FEBRVARY
1706
Description : The date on his stone is correct. At the time of his death the dates were by the Julian calendar.

Edward Thurston was the first of the name in the Colony of Rhode Island, and his marriage to Elizabeth Mott, the daughter of Adam and Elizabeth [Creel] Mott, on 16 Jun 1647, is the third on the record of the 'Society of Friends' at Newport. Edward and Elizabeth were the parents of 6 sons & 12 daughters.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Edward Thurston Sr.'s memorial?

    Edward Thurston Sr.'s memorial is located at: Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic, New London County, USA.

  • When did Edward Thurston Sr. death?

    Edward Thurston Sr. death on 28 Feb 1706 in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Edward Thurston Sr.'s memorial?

    Latitude: 41.3713989
    Longitude: -71.9631958

Family Members:

Spouse

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Elizabeth Mott Thurston

(1629 - 1694)

Children

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Edward Thurston

(1652 - 1690)

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Mary Thurston Slocum

(1657 - 1732)

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Daniel Thurston

(1661 - 1712)

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Rebecca Thurston Clarke

(1662 - 1737)

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John Thurstone

(1664 - 1690)

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Samuel Thurston

(1669 - 1747)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Elm Grove Cemetery
Mystic, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3713989, -71.9631958

2. St Patrick Cemetery
Stonington, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3742515, -71.9667579

3. White Hall Graveyard
Mystic, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3773804, -71.9600601

4. Fish Cemetery #18
Mystic, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3675003, -71.9785995

5. Silas Burrows Cemetery
Mystic, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3612860, -71.9748840

6. Saint Patrick Cemetery
Mystic, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3870468, -71.9633026

7. Saint Mark's Episcopal Church Memorial Garden
Mystic, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3562290, -71.9711480

8. Crary Cemetery
Groton, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3885002, -71.9749680

9. Wells Cemetery
Groton, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3899155, -71.9721756

10. Denison Burying Ground
Stonington, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3504100, -71.9603270

11. Industrial Cemetery
Stonington, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3503260, -71.9580330

12. Old Mystic Baptist Church Memorial Garden
Mystic, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3944730, -71.9640510

13. Packer Cemetery
West Mystic, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3532982, -71.9832993

14. Wightman Cemetery
Groton, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3870468, -71.9942245

15. Lower Mystic Cemetery
West Mystic, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3539009, -71.9927979

16. Williams Cemetery
Stonington, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3991203, -71.9556198

17. Packer Cemetery #2
Groton, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3457909, -71.9856415

18. Niles Family Cemetery
Groton, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3784904, -72.0040817

19. Rogerine Cemetery
Ledyard, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4011154, -71.9774017

20. Wallsworth Cemetery
Mystic, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3601050, -72.0056010

21. Hilliard Cemetery
Stonington, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3725014, -71.9171982

22. Eldredge Cemetery
Ledyard, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4060097, -71.9641418

23. Miner Cemetery
Stonington, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3405991, -71.9396973

24. Joseph Denison Cemetery
Stonington, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3927300, -71.9220200