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William THURSTON was born abt. 1797 in Massachusetts (District of Maine)
William THURSTON was the child of ? and ?Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
William married Susan SHERMAN abt. 1818 . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Susan SHERMAN was born abt. 1797 in Maine, USA.
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Children of William THURSTON and Susan SHERMAN:
Almira THURSTON (b.16 August 1818, St David, New Brunswick, Canada d. 11 June 1899, Washington, Maine, USA)
m. James Ragen GOWER 5 June 1836 in Calais, Maine, USA
Susan SHERMAN-- Date: abt. 1818 Place: Children of William THURSTON and Susan SHERMAN:
Almira THURSTON (b.16 August 1818, St David, New Brunswick, Canada d. 11 June 1899, Washington, Maine, USA)m. James Ragen GOWER 5 June 1836 in Calais, Maine, USA
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1818 Birth of ChildAlmira THURSTON was born 16 August 1818, St David, New Brunswick, Canada
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The name Maine is probably a practical nautical term which refers to the region being a mainland (separate from the many surrounding islands). Reference to the area as 'Maine' in writing first appeared in 1622. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1685 - New England
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1775 - New England
1776 - 1820 - Massachusetts (District of Maine)
March 15, 1820 - Maine becomes 23rd U.S. state
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