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Ruth Thurston 1726–1793 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1726

Birth Location: Kent, Delaware, United States

Death Date: 1793

Death Location: , , North Carolina, USA

Father: James Thurston

Mother: Hannah Thurston

Spouse(s): Mathias Steelman

Children(s): James Steelman, William Steelman, George Steelman, Sealah Steelman, Charles Steelman, John Steelman, Ruth Steelman, Mathias (Jr.), Rachel Steelman

The story of Ruth Thurston began in 1726 in Kent, Delaware, United States. Ruth Thurston married Mathias Steelman, and had children including Charles Steelman, George Steelman, James Steelman, John Steelman, Mathias Steelman Jr, Rachel Steelman, Ruth Steelman, Sealah Steelman, William Steelman. Ruth Thurston passed away in 1793 in , , North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Ruth Thurston began in 1726 in Kent, Delaware, United States.
  • Ruth Thurston married Mathias Steelman, and had children including Charles Steelman, George Steelman, James Steelman, John Steelman, Mathias Steelman Jr, Rachel Steelman, Ruth Steelman, Sealah Steelman, William Steelman.
  • Ruth Thurston passed away in 1793 in , , North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Thurston
1699–
Birth Location: Kent, Delaware, USA
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Hannah Thurston
1698–1770
Birth Location: Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mathias Steelman
1723–1793
Birth Location: Camden, New Jersey
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Children(s)

James Steelman
1748–1828
Birth Location: Kent, Delaware
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William Steelman
1748–1837
Birth Location: Kent, Delaware
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George Steelman
1752–1799
Birth Location: Kent, Delaware
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Sealah Steelman
1753–1827
Birth Location: Kent, Delaware
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Charles Steelman
1755–1845
Birth Location: Kent, Delaware
CS
John Steelman
1755–1776
Birth Location: Kent, Delaware
JS
Ruth Steelman
1757–1767
Birth Location: Kent, Delaware
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Mathias (Jr.)
1761–1782
Birth Location: Surry, North Carolina
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Rachel Steelman
1759–1838
Birth Location: Surry, North Carolina
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Ruth Thurston's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Thurston
1726–1793
Birth Place: Kent, Delaware, United States
Parents
James Thurston
1699–
Kent, Delaware, USA
Hannah Thurston
1698–1770
Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Daniel Thurston
1661–1711
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Mary Easton
1661–1712
Rhode Island, United States
John Thurston
1656–1711
Medfield, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
HANNAH CARY
1661–1718
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Edward Thurston
1617–1707
Elizabeth Mott
1629–1694
Governor Easton
1622–1705
Mehitable Gaunt
1640–1673
Thomas Thurston
1633–1704
Sarah Thaxter
1635–1678
John (Carew)
1610–1681
Elizabeth 8-Ca
1570–1680
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Adam Thurston
1591–1661
Ellen Wood
1589–1625
Adam Mott
1596–1661
Gov IMMIGRANT
1593–1675
Mary Kent
1602–1629
PETER GAUNT
1608–1691
LYDIA HAMPTON
1610–1692
John Thurston
1601–1685
Margaret Buck
1605–1662
Thomas Thaxter
1590–1654
Elizabeth Coffin
1599–1660
Sir Bristol
1583–1661
Elizabeth Thomas
1587–1617
Francis1540 Godfrey
1545–1592
Elizabeth Hall
1547–1599

Ruth Thurston's Descendants

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Ruth Thurston (1726–1793) m. Mathias Steelman (1723–16 OCT 1793)
  1. 1. James Steelman 1748–1828 m. Mary ("Polly") Howell 1771–1808
    1. 1. Joseph Steelman 1793–1858 m. Mary (Ann) Creson 1797–1826 m. Ruth Steelman 1813–1892 m. Elizabeth 1802–1838
      1. 1. Joshua Steelman 1816–1894 m. Cynthia Steelman 1820–1897
        1. 1. Plutina (Malinda) Steelman 1850–1913 m. Simon (H) Huff 1846–1917
        2. 2. Columbus (Houston) Steelman 1859–1920 m. Annie (Delancy) Vestal 1868–1896
        3. 3. Mary (Jane) Steelman 1842–1913 m. George Huff 1833–1848 m. George Huff 1833–1905
        4. 4. Louisa (C "Lucy") Steelman 1856–1882
      2. 2. Rachel (Melinda) Rich 1830–1918
    2. 2. James Steelman 1795–
  2. 2. William Steelman 1748–1837
  3. 3. George Steelman 1752–1799
  4. 4. Sealah Steelman 1753–1827
  5. 5. Charles Steelman 1755–1845
  6. 6. John Steelman 1755–1776
  7. 7. Ruth Steelman 1757–1767
  8. 8. Mathias (Steelman) (Jr.) 1761–1782
  9. 9. Rachel Steelman 1759–1838 m. Joshua Creson 1757–1822
    1. 1. Mary (Ann) Creson 1797–1826 m. Joseph Steelman 1793–1858

Ruth Thurston's Timeline

4 Records

1726
1726
Birth of Ruth Thurston in Kent, Delaware, United States
Kent, Delaware, United States
1793
1793
Age 67
Death of Ruth Thurston in North Carolina, United States
North Carolina, United States
1793
1793
Age 67
Death of Ruth Thurston in , , North Carolina, USA
, , North Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Age 74
Ruth Thurston resided here in Salisbury, Surry, North Carolina
Salisbury, Surry, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1726
    Event Place: Kent, Delaware, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1723; Birth city: Glochester; Birth state: NJ

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Salisbury, Surry, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Salisbury, Surry, North Carolina; Roll: 32; Page: 708; Image: 709; Family History Library Film: 337908

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1793
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1723; Birth city: Glochester; Birth state: NJ

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1793
    Event Place: , , North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1723; Birth city: Glochester; Birth state: NJ
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