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Benjamin Thurstune

Male 1640 - 1678  (38 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Benjamin Thurstune was born on 8 Jul 1640 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 13 Sep 1640 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts (son of John Thurstune and Margaret); died on 10 Nov 1678 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Married: 20 Dec 1660; Elizabeth Walker, the daughter of Robert Walker. Issue: 1. Mary Thurstune (1662-____) 2. Eleazer Thurstune (1662-____) 3. Mehetabel Thurstune
    • Freeman: 1665, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
    • Religion: 1669, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; He was one of the founders of the Old South Church in Boston.
    • Occupation: say 1670, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts; Benjamin was a weaver of Boston.
    • Military: 1675; He was a member the third artillery company. In 1675, he was promoted to Ensign under Captain Hull in King Phillip's War.

    Notes:

    Birth:
    His birth date was recorded as 8 (5) 1640.

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Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Thurstune was christened on 13 Jan 1610/11 in Wrentham, Suffolk, England (son of Thomas Thurstune and Grace Utting); died in 1685 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Legal: 10 May 1637; On 10 May 1637, John and Margaret were examined prior to their passage to New England.
    • Immigration: Abt Jun 1637; John and Margaret came over on board the Mary Ann, William Goose, Master, out of Yarmouth.

    Notes:

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    John married Margaret about 1631 in England. Margaret was born about 1605 in England; died on 9 May 1662 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Margaret was born about 1605 in England; died on 9 May 1662 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Legal: 10 May 1637; On 10 May 1637, John and Margaret were examined prior to their passage to New England.
    • Immigration: Abt Jun 1637; John and Margaret came over on board the Mary Ann, William Goose, Master, out of Yarmouth.
    • Religion: 26 Aug 1640; Margaret was admitted to the church 28 (6) 1640.

    Notes:

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    Birth:
    She was 32 years old when she came to New England with her husband in 1637.

    Children:
    1. Thomas Thurstune was christened on 4 Aug 1632 in Wrentham, Suffolk, England; died on 15 Dec 1704 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. Deacon John Thurstune was christened on 13 Sep 1635 in Wrentham, Suffolk, England; died in 1712 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. 1. Benjamin Thurstune was born on 8 Jul 1640 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 13 Sep 1640 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 10 Nov 1678 in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. Joseph Thurstune was christened on 13 Sep 1640 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    5. Mary Thurstune was born on 8 Mar 1643 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 12 Mar 1643 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    6. Daniel Thurstune was born on 5 Jul 1646 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 20 Jul 1646 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died in 1683 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    7. Judith Thurstune was born on 17 May 1648 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 29 May 1648 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 12 Oct 1726 in Framingham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
    8. Hannah Thurstune was born on 28 Apr 1650 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; was christened on 5 May 1650 in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts; died on 29 Dec 1690 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Thomas Thurstune was born about 1580; was buried on 1 Apr 1626 in Wrentham, Suffolk, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Last Full Review: 19 May 2020

    Thomas married Grace Utting on 8 Oct 1607 in Wrentham, Suffolk, England. Grace was buried on 13 Feb 1638/39 in Wrentham, Suffolk, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Grace Utting was buried on 13 Feb 1638/39 in Wrentham, Suffolk, England.
    Children:
    1. Margaret Thurstune was christened on 5 Feb 1609 in Wrentham, Suffolk, England; was buried on 3 Mar 1620 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    2. 2. John Thurstune was christened on 13 Jan 1610/11 in Wrentham, Suffolk, England; died in 1685 in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    3. Frances Thurstune was christened on 23 May 1613 in Wrentham, Suffolk, England; was buried on 14 Jan 1630 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    4. Mary Thurstune was christened in Sep 1616 in Wrentham, Suffolk, England; was buried on 12 May 1620 in Wrentham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
    5. John Thurstune was born on 19 Mar 1619/20 in Wrentham, Suffolk, England.
    6. Samuel Thurstune was christened on 9 Mar 1623 in Wrentham, Suffolk, England.