Benjamin THURSTON

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He was a blacksmith in Jamaica. In 1691 he was appointed on a committee to build a church, of which, Sept. 13, 1698, he was chosen to superintend the building. This was probably an Episcopal church, as in 1700 he was chosen vestryman. The Earl of Belmont, governor of New York, in a letter to the lords of trade, dated Oct. 21, 1698, refers to the depositions of Benjamin Thurston and his brother Daniel, in an action against Col. Willet, member of the council, who was charged with piracy; March 6, 1692, was chosen tax collector; in 1700 he was 1st lieutenant in the foot company of Jamaica; 178 only one person paid a higher tax than he, died intestate about 1710.

Family/Spouse: Sarah ?. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Jonathan THURSTON was born in Jamaica, Long Island, New York; died before 1770.

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He died probably early in 1691, as his will, made July 9, 1688 was proved may 21, 1691. His wife survived him, and made her will April 28, 1715, which was proved Jan. 31, 1721, in which she mentions all their children, and give the bulk of her property to her son Samuel. He was a farmer and member of the Presbyterian church in Jamaica, Long Island.

Joseph married Anne ?. Anne died between 28 Apr 1715 and 31 Jan 1721. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]