Dea. John Thurston

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The son of Jonathan & Lydia (Spafford) Thurston.

Previously married to Hepzibah Burpee, who probably died April 10, 1766 at Rowley, MA. _________

Thurston, John, Fitchburg.Private, Capt. Ebenezer Bridge's co., Col. John Whetcomb's regt. of Minute-men, which marched on the alarm of April 19, 1775, to Cambridge; left place of rendezvous April 24, 1775; service, 6 days; also, Capt. James Burt's co., Col. Whetcomb's regt.; receipt for advance pay, signed by said Thurston and others, dated Camp at Cambridge, July 5, 1775; also, company receipt for wages for Aug., 1775, dated Prospect Hill. Inscription: In Memory of Deacon John Thurston, who died Aug:^t 5, AD 1807 AE. 83

The sweet remembrance of the just, Shall flourish when they sleep in dust.

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