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Elizabeth Thurston 1682–1717

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What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 13 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 13 trees
Death year and location consistent across 13 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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13 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Thurston in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 13 independent trees

Born 29 NOV 1682 · Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island
Died 27 AUG 1717 · Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island
Father Jonathan Thurston (1687–1749)
Mother Mary Sarah Guile
Siblings Abigail Thurston, Amy Thurston, Edward Thurston, Hope Thurston, Jeremiah Thurston, Job Thurston, Jonathan Thurston, Joseph Thurston, Mary Thurston, Patience Thurston, Peleg Thurston, Rebecca Thurston, Susanna Thurston
Records
Family Data Collection - Births Family Data Collection - Deaths Family Data Collection - Individual … Geneanet Community Trees Index Global, Find a Grave® Index … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index Rhode Island, Vital Extracts Little Compton Families Vol. II Thurston genealogies, 1635-1892 Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Elizabeth Thurston was born in 1682 in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, the child of jonathan thurston and mary sarah guile. Elizabeth Thurston passed away in 1717 in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island.

Sources

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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    Record Millennium File

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

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    Vital Records Rhode Island, Vital Extracts

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    Record Little Compton Families Vol. II

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    Record Thurston genealogies, 1635-1892

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    Record Web: Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index, 1000-Current

Life Timeline

1682
Birth of Elizabeth Thurston in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island
Birth
1717
Death of Elizabeth Thurston in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Thurston

This ancestor line traces from Westhall, Dunwich, England (1576) to Little Compton, Newport Co., R.I., USA (1682) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Thurston (1682–1717) was born in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island and died in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island. 13 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 13 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Jonathan Thurston
1687–1749 · Father
Mary Sarah Guile
Mother

Elizabeth Thurston's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Thurston PTP
1682–1717
Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island
Parents
Jonathan Thurston PTP
1687–1749
Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Jonathan Thurston PTP
1687–1749
Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Elizabeth Thurston's Descendants

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Elizabeth Thurston PTP 1682–1717