THURMAN, Winfrey {I4655} (b. 1842)

Given Name: Winfrey

Given Name: John H.

Given Name: William

Death: BEF 1 NOV 1869 Pittsylvania Co., VA

Given Name: Elizabeth

Death: VA

Given Name: William Henry

Given Name: Mary E.

Given Name: Susan J.

Given Name: Martha A.

Given Name: John Thomas

Given Name: Winfry R.

Given Name: Alexander

Given Name: Julia

Given Name: Matilda E.

Given Name: Cornelia

Given Name: Richard

Note: Richard Thurman, Jr. must have had a venturesome spirit when he firststruck out
on his own to make his place in the world. The 1763 HalifaxCo. VA Deed Book
#4 Page 308 shows Jeremiah Ward & Anna his wife selling 250acres on both
sides of Reedy Creek in Halifax Co. to Richard Thurman, Jr.of Prince Edward
Co. VA. Richard Thurman, Jr. would have been about 21 or 22years old at this
time.

A researcher, Paul Thurman states that Richard Thurman, Jr.& Nathan Thurman,
his brother, both moved to Pittsylvania Co. about 1767. Asearch of church
parish records for the counties of Prince Edward, Hanover,Halifax, and
Pittsylvania in Virginia may yield some answers. It must benoted that in 1767
Pittsylvania Co. VA was formed out of Halifax Co. Virginia.

September 26, 1768 Richard Thurman, Jr. bought 400 acres onPanther Branch
of Reedy Creek (Tributary of Staunton River), Halifax Co. VADeed Book #?,
Page 436.

August 10, 1770 Prince Edward Co. VA Deed Book 4, Page 143shows
Richard Thurman, Sr. of Prince Edward Co. VA selling land toRichard Thurman,
Jr. of Pittsylvania Co. VA 300 acres on branches of theAppomattox River. (Pr.
Edward Co. VA) Witnesses: James Matthews, George Nix,William Jennings
(Related to Rebecca Jennings??).

On February 13, 1773 in Prince Edward Co., VA Deed Bk 5p.207-209 it
shows RICHARD THURMAN, SR. of Prince Edward Co. selling toNATHAN
THURMAN of Prince Edward Co. "For and in consideration ofthe natural love
he hath and bearath unto his son NATHAN THURMAN" ... 200acres of land in
Prince Edward Co. along the Appomattox River ... bounded bythe lines of
RICHARD THURMAN JR., Simon WOOLRIDGE and NATHAN
THURMAN, being part of the tract of land Richard Thurman,Sr. purchased of
Edward NIX.

Prince Edward Co. VA Deed Bk 7, p. 23, shows Richard ThurmanJr. selling
300 acres to Nathan Thurman on July 19,1784 land located onthe south side of
Appomatox River. Both parties living in Pittsylvania Countyat this time.

The Sept. 2, 1784 Campbell Co. VA Grantor Deed Book 1, Page325 shows
Richard Thurman & his wife Anna (Anna Brown?) selling 415Acres of land in
Campbell Co., Lying on both sides of Seneca Creek nearBenjamin Gilberts
corner, to Shadrake Brown of Campbell Co. VA. Witnesses:Charles Gilbert,
Joseph Akin & John Hall. Seneca Creek is a tributary of theStaunton(Roanoke
River) near North Boundary of Pittsylvania Co. VA.

The 1797 Pittsylvania Co., VA Deed Book 11, Page 185 showsRichard
Thurman of Pittsylvania Co. selling 100 Acres to ThomasFarmer of Pittsylvania
Co. on the North side of Panther Branch of Reedy Creek.Witnesses: John
Clement, Frances Abston & Laban Farmer.

Pittsylvania Co. VA Deeds and Wills, Bk 11, p.292, 21 Apr1806: Will of
Richard Thurman presented and recorded on motion of NathanThurman &
Nathanial Bow, two of the executors. Will names daughters:Eddy Bruce,
Elizabeth Thurman, Polly Thurman, Rachael Bow, Sally Doss,Susannah Mollins
and Frances Abston. Sons named were: Laban Thurman andWilliam Thurman.
Will witnessed by: Eliche Barber, Frances Doss, and LabanFarmer on 15 Aug.
1803.

Last Will and Testament - Richard Thurman being in perfectmind and memory.
To my daughter Eddy Bruce a tract of land on Panter Branch.To my daughter
Elizabeth Thurman and to my daughter Polley Thurman, 50acres to be equally
divided. To my daughter Rachel Bruce land on Timbard fork toJohn Eddes line.
To my son Laban Thurman the balance of my land, negro Bob,and all livestock.
To my daughter Agnes Barnet twenty shillings. To my daughterSusannah Mullins
twenty shillings. To my daughter Anna Doss twenty shillings.To my son William
Thurman twenty shillings. To my daughter Rhoda Bow twentyshillings. To my
daughter Frances Abston twenty shillings. To my daughterSally Doss twenty
shillings. Appoint my son Laban Thurman and Nathaniel Bowand Thomas Bruce
executors.

Richard Thurman

Witness: Elishe Barber, Francis (X) Doss, Laban Farmer,

Edmund Tunstall, James Bruce, Joseph Mayes security forexecutors.

REFERENCES:
(1) "Thurman Family Newsletter" Research Paper of Paul E.Thurman of
Chillicothe, Ohio, by Kenneth A. Thurman, Moline, Illinois.Vol. #3, No. 4,
1986.
(2) Abstracts of Pittsylvania County, Virginia Wills,1767-1820, Compiled by
Lela C. Adams, Bassett, Virginia. US/CAN975.5665 P2a,Genealogical
Department, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints,written August 15,
1803, Proven: April
21, 1806
(3) "The Doss Connection," Vol. 2, No.1, July, 1996; Pub. byLibbie Griffin,
P.O. Box 271; Greenbush, Maryland 02040, (617) 545-3840. TheThurman
Family, Page 11.
(4) Compiled by James A. Hamrick & Darlene Gleason.

Note: Will of RICHARD THURMAN

15 Aug 1803
Pr: 21 Aoril 1806


LWT RICHARD THURMAN being in perfect mind & memory.

To my daughter EDDY BRUES a tract on Panter Branch.
To my daughter ELISABETH THURMAN and to my duaghter POLLEY THURMAN, 50acres to be equally divided.

To my daughter RACHEL BUEER(?) land on Timbard Fork to JOHN EDDSline.
To my son LABAN THRUMAN the balance of my land, negro Bob, & alllivestock.
To my daughter AGNES BARNET twenty shillings
To my daughter SUSANNAH MULLINS twenty shillings
To my daughter ANNA DOSS twenty shillings
To my son WILLIAM THURMAN twenty shillings
To my daughter FRANCES ABSTON twenty shillings
To my daughter SALLY DOSS twenty shillings

Appoint my son LABAN THURMAN and NATHANIEL BOW and THOMAS BRUES(BRUCE?) executors.

RICHARD THURMAN

Wit: ELISHE BARBER, FRANCIS (X) DOSS, LABAN FARMER, EDMUND TUNSTALL,JAMES BRUCE, JOSEPH BRUCE, JOSEPH MAYES security for executors

Source: (Death)
Abbreviation: Will Abstracts of Pittsylvania Co, VA 1767-1820
Author: Lela C Adams
Publication: Jan 1986

Page: Page 130

Probate: Date: 21 APR 1806
Place: Pittsylvania Co., VA

Death: AFT 15 AUG 1803 Pittsylvania Co., VA

Given Name: Anna

Given Name: Richard T.

Note: New Kent Co., Virginia: Richard Thurman was born there in 1706,supposedly
Baptized there.

Louisa Co., Virginia: 1756, Louisa Co., VA Deed Bk. "B",P111; sold 122
Acres to Richard Terrill.

Prince Edward Co., Virginia: Bought 300 acres on So. Side ofAppomattox River
up Mayes Creek, December 10, 1756. In 1773, Prince EdwardCo., VA Deed
Bk 5 p.207-209 shows RICHARD THURMAN of Prince Edward Co.selling to
NATHAN THURMAN of Prince Edward Co. "For and inconsideration of the
natural love he hath and bearath unto his son NATHANTHURMAN" ... 200
acres of land in Prince Edward Co. along the AppomattoxRiver ... bounded by
the lines of RICHARD THURMAN JR., Simon WOOLRIDGE and NATHAN
THURMAN, being part of the tract of land Richard Thurmanpurchased of
Edward NIX. This on 13 Feb. 1773.

Albemarle Co., Virginia: 1776, Buck Mtn Creek & DaylesRiver. First Sarah
died then Richard Thurman died about 1778.

Death: AFT 1791 Prince Edward Co., VA

Given Name: Sarah

Given Name: Nathan Richard

Note: Nathan Thurman, a Virginia planter and Baptist preacher, born inLouisa Co, VA., January 17th, 1743, was a son of Richard and SarahThurman; his ancestors came of good Saxon stock;...He was a volunteerin the Indian wars which preceeded the Revolution, and he bore armsand a patriotic part in the larger struggle for our liberty &independence. Hanover Co. became Louisa Co. in middle 1743. Recordsshow that Nathan's parents, Richard Thurman & Sarah (Farmer?), bought300 acres of land south of the Appomatox River up Mayes Creek onDecember 10, 1756. It is believed that Richard Thurman moved fromLouisa Co., Virginia to Prince Edward Co. in 1756. So this would placeNathan Thurman's birth in Louisa Co., Virginia.

"August 5th, 1760, Nathan Thurman married Rebecca Jennings, of LouisaCo.,VA, and Heaven blessed them with twelve children, nearly all ofwhom lived to advanced ages. Of these, Pleasant was born inPittsylvania Co., Virginia, October 23rd, 1783, and died atChillicothe, Ohio, February 13th, 1856." He was the father of AllenGranberry Thurman the U.S. Senator from Ohio.

On February 13, 1773 in Prince Edward Co., VA Deed Bk 5 p.207-209 itshows RICHARD
THURMAN, SR. of Prince Edward Co. selling to NATHAN THURMAN of PrinceEdward Co. "For and in consideration of the natural love he hath andbearath unto his son NATHAN
THURMAN" ... 200 acres of land in Prince Edward Co. along theAppomattox River ... bounded by the lines of RICHARD THURMAN JR.,Simon WOOLRIDGE and NATHAN THURMAN, being part of the tract of landRichard Thurman, Sr. purchased of Edward
NIX.

A researcher, Paul Thurman states that Richard Thurman, Jr. & NathanThurman his brother both moved to Pittsylvania Co. about 1767. Asearch of church parish records for the counties of Prince Edward,Hanover and Pittsylvania in Virginia may yield some answers. It isbelieved by me that Nathan Thurman moved to Pittsylvania Co., Virginiaabout 1776 because of the following record.

Pittsylvania Co., VA Deed Book 4, pg. 431 shows on November 27, 1777Richard Thurman, Jr. conveying to Nathan Thurman of Pittsylvania Co VAone Negro fellow named Gilbert, 11 head of cattle, 2 sheep, featherbed, furniture, and all movable affects now in possession of RichardThurman, Jr., including all crops for the sum of 150 pounds currentmoney. Witnesses: John Babbitt, Joshua Abston, James Mitchell &Littleberry Paterson. It is assumed that James Mitchell is the husbandof Lydia Hamrick the daughter of Setha Benjamin Hamrick.

On November 16, 1778 the Prince Edward Co VA Deed Book 6, pg.185 showsNathan & his wife Rebecca selling 200 acres to Fergus Mann. One yearlater on October 2, 1779 the VA
Grants Book "A" , page 24 shows Nathan Thurman owning 669 Acres inPittsylvania Co VA on both sides of Old Women's Creek, a tributary ofthe Staunton (Roanoake) River. (Grant signed by Govenor of Virginia,Thomas Jefferson at Williamsburg). Was this Nathan Thurman's Grant forhis Military Service during the Indian Wars??!!

A request for information from the Virginia Baptist Historical Societyshows a Nathan Thurman
was "a candidate for preacher" at Valentine Creek Church (RoanokeBaptist Association) in
Pittsylvania County in 1782, and this may be the Nathan we areconcerned with; it also indicates probable residence in PittsylvaniaCounty by at least 1782.

On the 1783 Pittsylvania Co. VA Court Records Book 5, Pg 84 is thisrecord. "Nathan Thurman and Thomas Davis his security, indebted to thechurchwardens of Cambden parish for 10 pounds each. Nathan ordered tokeep bastard child of Ann Thurman from being charge to (of?) parish."

Prince Edward Co VA Deed Bk 7, p. 23, shows Richard Thurman Jr.selling 300 acres to Nathan Thurman on July 19,1784 land located onthe south side of Appomatox River. Both parties living in PittsylvaniaCounty at this time.

On September 30, 1788 Nathan Thurman of Pittsylvania Co VA conveys asa gift deed and for
110 pounds, 310 acres on the south side of the Appomatox River toWilliam Lee of Prince
Edward Co VA.

The 1796 Pittsylvania Co VA Deed Bk 13, p.180, shows Nathan ThurmanSr. buying 170 acres on the Staunton River and Valentine Creek, nearTerrill's lines, from James Doss and Nanny (Nancy) his wife. Salewitnessed by Benjamin Terrill, William Cannafax and James Broughill.

December 19, 1798 Nathan Sr. & Nathan Jr. were witnesses for the Willof James George, Sr. of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. James George Sr.was the grandfather of James H. George who married Setha Hamrick'sdaughter Sarah. Part of the property discription names Nathan Thurmanas a Neighbor: To my beloved daughter Mary Henderson 350 acres whichjoins Barber's, Parker's and Thurman's lines on Ceder branch. At thedecease of my wife, I give to said Mary Henderson a negro girl Rose.

Pittsylvania Co VA Old Surveys Bk 2, June 9, 1800: "Pursuant to anorder of Pittsylvania May
court 1800 surveyed the land in controversy between James Doss, NathanThurman and John
Parrott lying on Staunton River and Beachtree Creek containing 204acres..."

The 1804 Pittsylvania Co VA Deed Bk 14, p.147, shows James Morris andNancy his wife of
Barnwell District SC selling to Nathan Thurman Sr. of Pitts. Co., 204acres land on south side of Staunton River in Pitts. Co.

Pittsylvania Co. VA Deeds and Wills, Bk 11, p.292, 21 Apr 1806: Willof Richard Thurman
presented and recorded on motion of Nathan Thurman & Nathanial Bow,two of the executors.
Will names daughters: Eady Brues, Elizabeth Thurman, Polly Thurman,Rachael Bow, Sally Doss, Susannah Mollins and Frances Abston. Sonsnamed were: Laban Thurman and William Thurman. Will witnessed by:Eliche Barber, Frances Doss, and Laban Farmer on 15 Aug. 1803.

Pittsylvania Co VA Deed Bk 17, p.87-89;, 1 Oct 1807: Nathan ThurmanSr. of Pitts. Co. sells to John Ward (a minor) 669 acres on OldWoman's Creek. Signed by Nathan Thurman and
Rebecca Thurman (her mark). Witnessed by: Chas. J. Shelton, R. A. Wardand Joel T. Adams.
"Rebecca the wife of said Nathan Thurman Sr. cannot conviently travelto our court of our said
county of Pittsylvania to relinquish her right of dower." On 26 Apr1810 Rebecca was examined privately by Joel T. Adams and N. Tucker,apparently to verify her consent. It is assumed that about this timeRebecca died.

In 1811 Nathan Thurman Sr., Ann, Frances, Edith and Sally Doss, all ofPitts. Co., sold 75 acres on Beachtree Creek to David Hunt. (Pitts.Co. VA Deed Bk 17, p.253).

Pittsylvania Co. VA Deed Bk 20, P.189-190, 8 Aug 1816: Benjamin &Sally Terrell of Pitts. Co. sell to Pleasant Thurman of PittsylvaniaCo. 17 acres on the west side of Ward's Road 3 miles from the ferry.Witnessed by: John Minton(?), Nathan Thurman Jr. and Sr., and ColemanBarber.

On November 29th, 1819, when Nathan Thurman set out for Ohio, youngAllen G. Thurman his grandson was barely six years old. In 1820 NathanThurman and his son John Thurman are listed on the census living inFairfield Township of Highland Co., Ohio along with my ggGrandfatherJohn Hamrick from Franklin Co VA. There has never been really goodsubstantial proof of the twelve children of Nathan Thurman except forPleasant Thurman the father of Allen G. Thurman. Clues could surely befound in Nathan's will, if there was one, but it has not been found.He appears on the 1820 census of Highland Co., Ohio, along with manyof his supposed sons, then may have moved to Ross Co., Ohio in 1821 tolive with his son, Pleasant Thurman. Records of the Superior Court ofChancery Docket, Lynchburg, VA indicate that Nathan Thurman,administrator of the James Doss estate, was in Chillicothe, Ohio whenthe last deposition was taken on March 30, 1824. One researcherbelieves Nathan died in Ross Co. and was buried on the grounds of thegovernor, however, no grave marker has ever been found there. NathanThurman apparently died about 1824 (some think he died in 1825 or1826). He is buried in Grandview Cemetery, Chillicothe Ohio, alongwith his son, Pleasant Thurman (d. 1856).

Occupation: Baptist Preacher & Planter
Note: Nathan Thurman, a Virginia planter and Baptist preacher, born inLouisa Co,
VA., January 17th, 1743, was a son of Richard and SarahThurman; his
ancestors came of good Saxon stock;...He was a volunteer inthe Indian wars
which preceeded the Revolution, and he bore arms and apatriotic part in the
larger struggle for our liberty & independence. Hanover Co.became Louisa Co.
in middle 1743. Records show that Nathan's parents, RichardThurman & Sarah
(Farmer?), bought 300 acres of land south of the AppomatoxRiver up Mayes
Creek on December 10, 1756. It is believed that RichardThurman moved from
Louisa Co., Virginia to Prince Edward Co. in 1756. So thiswould place Nathan
Thurman's birth in Louisa Co., Virginia.

"August 5th, 1760, Nathan Thurman married Rebecca Jennings,of Louisa
Co.,VA, and Heaven blessed them with twelve children, nearlyall of whom lived
to advanced ages. Of these, Pleasant was born inPittsylvania Co., Virginia,
October 23rd, 1783, and died at Chillicothe, Ohio, February13th, 1856." He
was the father of Allen Granberry Thurman the U.S. Senatorfrom Ohio.

On February 13, 1773 in Prince Edward Co., VA Deed Bk 5p.207-209 it
shows RICHARD THURMAN, SR. of Prince Edward Co. selling toNATHAN
THURMAN of Prince Edward Co. "For and in consideration ofthe natural love
he hath and bearath unto his son NATHAN THURMAN" ... 200acres of land in
Prince Edward Co. along the Appomattox River ... bounded bythe lines of
RICHARD THURMAN JR., Simon WOOLRIDGE and NATHAN
THURMAN, being part of the tract of land Richard Thurman,Sr. purchased of
Edward
NIX.

A researcher, Paul Thurman states that Richard Thurman, Jr.& Nathan Thurman
his brother both moved to Pittsylvania Co. about 1767. Asearch of church parish
records for the counties of Prince Edward, Hanover andPittsylvania in Virginia
may yield some answers. It is believed by me that NathanThurman moved to
Pittsylvania Co., Virginia about 1776 because of thefollowing record.

Pittsylvania Co., VA Deed Book 4, pg. 431 shows on November27, 1777
Richard Thurman, Jr. conveying to Nathan Thurman ofPittsylvania Co VA one
Negro fellow named Gilbert, 11 head of cattle, 2 sheep,feather bed, furniture,
and all movable affects now in possession of RichardThurman, Jr., including all
crops for the sum of 150 pounds current money. Witnesses:John Babbitt, Joshua
Abston, James Mitchell & Littleberry Paterson. It is assumedthat James Mitchell
is the husband of Lydia Hamrick the daughter of SethaBenjamin Hamrick.

On November 16, 1778 the Prince Edward Co VA Deed Book 6,pg.185
shows Nathan & his wife Rebecca selling 200 acres to FergusMann. One year
later on October 2, 1779 the VA Grants Book "A" , page 24shows Nathan
Thurman owning 669 Acres in Pittsylvania Co VA on both sidesof Old Women's
Creek, a tributary of the Staunton (Roanoake) River. (Grantsigned by Govenor
of Virginia, Thomas Jefferson at Williamsburg). Was thisNathan Thurman's Grant
for his Military Service during the Indian Wars??!!

A request for information from the Virginia BaptistHistorical Society shows a
Nathan Thurman was "a candidate for preacher" at ValentineCreek Church
(Roanoke Baptist Association) in Pittsylvania County in1782, and this may be the
Nathan we are concerned with; it also indicates probableresidence in Pittsylvania
County by at least 1782.

On the 1783 Pittsylvania Co. VA Court Records Book 5, Pg 84is this record.
"Nathan Thurman and Thomas Davis his security, indebted tothe churchwardens
of Cambden parish for 10 pounds each. Nathan ordered to keepbastard child of
Ann Thurman from being charge to (of?) parish."

Prince Edward Co VA Deed Bk 7, p. 23, shows Richard ThurmanJr. selling 300
acres to Nathan Thurman on July 19,1784 land located on thesouth side of
Appomatox River. Both parties living in Pittsylvania Countyat this time.

On September 30, 1788 Nathan Thurman of Pittsylvania Co VAconveys as a
gift deed and for 110 pounds, 310 acres on the south side ofthe Appomatox
River to William Lee of Prince Edward Co VA.

The 1796 Pittsylvania Co VA Deed Bk 13, p.180, shows NathanThurman Sr.
buying 170 acres on the Staunton River and Valentine Creek,near Terrill's lines,
from James Doss and Nanny (Nancy) his wife. Sale witnessedby Benjamin
Terrill, William Cannafax and James Broughill.

December 19, 1798 Nathan Sr. & Nathan Jr. were witnesses forthe Will of
James George, Sr. of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. JamesGeorge Sr. was the
grandfather of James H. George who married Setha Hamrick'sdaughter Sarah.
Part of the property discription names Nathan Thurman as aNeighbor: To my
beloved daughter Mary Henderson 350 acres which joinsBarber's, Parker's and
Thurman's lines on Ceder branch. At the decease of my wife,I give to said Mary
Henderson a negro girl Rose.

Pittsylvania Co VA Old Surveys Bk 2, June 9, 1800: "Pursuantto an order of
Pittsylvania May court 1800 surveyed the land in controversybetween James
Doss, Nathan Thurman and John Parrott lying on StauntonRiver and Beachtree
Creek containing 204 acres..."

The 1804 Pittsylvania Co VA Deed Bk 14, p.147, shows JamesMorris and
Nancy his wife of Barnwell District SC selling to NathanThurman Sr. of Pitts.
Co., 204 acres land on south side of Staunton River inPitts. Co.

Pittsylvania Co. VA Deeds and Wills, Bk 11, p.292, 21 Apr1806: Will of
Richard Thurman presented and recorded on motion of NathanThurman &
Nathanial Bow, two of the executors. Will names daughters:Eady Brues,
Elizabeth Thurman, Polly Thurman, Rachael Bow, Sally Doss,Susannah Mollins
and Frances Abston. Sons named were: Laban Thurman andWilliam Thurman.
Will witnessed by: Eliche Barber, Frances Doss, and LabanFarmer on 15 Aug.
1803.

Pittsylvania Co VA Deed Bk 17, p.87-89;, 1 Oct 1807: NathanThurman Sr. of
Pitts. Co. sells to John Ward (a minor) 669 acres on OldWoman's Creek.
Signed by Nathan Thurman and Rebecca Thurman (her mark).Witnessed by:
Chas. J. Shelton, R. A. Ward and Joel T. Adams. "Rebecca thewife of said
Nathan Thurman Sr. cannot conviently travel to our court ofour said county of
Pittsylvania to relinquish her right of dower." On 26 Apr1810 Rebecca was
examined privately by Joel T. Adams and N. Tucker,apparently to verify her
consent. It is assumed that about this time Rebecca died.

In 1811 Nathan Thurman Sr., Ann, Frances, Edith and SallyDoss, all of Pitts.
Co., sold 75 acres on Beachtree Creek to David Hunt. (Pitts.Co. VA Deed Bk
17, p.253).

Pittsylvania Co. VA Deed Bk 20, P.189-190, 8 Aug 1816:Benjamin & Sally
Terrell of Pitts. Co. sell to Pleasant Thurman ofPittsylvania Co. 17 acres on the
west side of Ward's Road 3 miles from the ferry. Witnessedby: John Minton(?),
Nathan Thurman Jr. and Sr., and Coleman Barber.

On November 29th, 1819, when Nathan Thurman set out forOhio, young Allen
G. Thurman his grandson was barely six years old. In 1820Nathan Thurman and
his son John Thurman are listed on the census living inFairfield Township of
Highland Co., Ohio along with my ggGrandfather John Hamrickfrom Franklin Co
VA. There has never been really good substantial proof ofthe twelve children of
Nathan Thurman except for Pleasant Thurman the father ofAllen G. Thurman.
Clues could surely be found in Nathan's will, if there wasone, but it has not been
found. He appears on the 1820 census of Highland Co., Ohio,along with many of
his supposed sons, then may have moved to Ross Co., Ohio in1821 to live with
his son, Pleasant Thurman. Records of the Superior Court ofChancery Docket,
Lynchburg, VA indicate that Nathan Thurman, administrator ofthe James Doss
estate, was in Chillicothe, Ohio when the last depositionwas taken on March 30,
1824. One researcher believes Nathan died in Ross Co. andwas buried on the
grounds of the governor, however, no grave marker has everbeen found there.
Nathan Thurman apparently died about 1824 (some think hedied in 1825 or
1826). He is buried in Grandview
Cemetery, Chillicothe Ohio, along with his son, PleasantThurman (d. 1856).

REFERENCES:
(1) "Thurman Family Newsletter" Research Paper of Paul E.Thurman of
Chillicothe, Ohio, by Kenneth A. Thurman, Moline, Illinois.Vol. #3, No. 4,
1986.
(2) "Nathan (B1743) and Rebecca (Jennings) Thurman ofVirginia: by Kenneth
A. Thurman, 1573 - 37th Ave., Moline, Illinois 61265.
(3) "The Doss Connection," Vol. 2, No.1, July, 1996; Pub. byLibbie Griffin,
P.O. Box 271; Greenbush, Maryland 02040, (617) 545-3840. TheThurman
Family, Page 11.
(4) Abstracts of Pittsylvania County, Virginia Wills, 1767 -1820, Compiled by
Lela C. Adams, Basset, Virginia. Book Call#US/CAN/975.5665.P2a,
Genealogical Department, Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter-Day Saints, Page
210-211, 19 December 1798, Pr: 17 June 1799.

Death: ABT 1825 Chillicothe, Ross Co., OH

Given Name: Pleasant