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Jonathan Thurston 1687–1749

Public Tree Person

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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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
  • Star tree owner

4 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan Thurston in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 4 independent trees

Born 5 JUL 1687 · Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Died 13 Apr 1749 · Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Father Jonathan Thurston
Mother Mary Sarah Guile
Siblings Abigail Thurston, Amy Thurston, Edward Thurston, Elizabeth Thurston, Hope Thurston, Jeremiah Thurston, Job Thurston, Joseph Thurston, Mary Thurston, Patience Thurston, Peleg Thurston, Rebecca Thurston, Susanna Thurston

Researchers connected through Jonathan Thurston 1687–1749

and 3 more tree owners connected with Jonathan Thurston 1687–1749

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Jonathan Thurston began in 1687 in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. Jonathan Thurston passed away in 1749 in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

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Life Timeline

1687
Birth of Jonathan Thurston in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Birth
1749
Death of Jonathan Thurston in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Thurston

This ancestor line traces from Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts (1656) to Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA (1687) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jonathan Thurston (1687–1749) was born in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and died in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan 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 2 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.

Jonathan Thurston's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jonathan Thurston PTP
1687–1749
Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
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

Jonathan Thurston's Descendants

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Jonathan Thurston PTP 1687–1749