Luther Gardner Thrall

Notes:

Luther had a fine sense of humor and priceless smile. He was a strict and respected father.

Luther and Elsie devoted their time to stimulating their children's ambitions. When the boys were in their teens, they decided they would like to raise chickens. Instead of giving the boys the initial investment, Luther took them to the bank and the transaction was handled in a business- like manner. Because the boys were minors, Luther endorsed their note, but the boys paid it all back in a year and a half, as they sold chickens and eggs.

Luther was always busy at something. He became interested in automobiles when they were new and kept abreast, all his life. He was a skilled mechanical engineer and was foreman of A.Y.Gray Company in Poultney, manufacturers of Ruggles engines. The plant burned down just after World War I. Luther then turned to selling Pierce Arrow automobiles, and he was still in the automobile business when he died. He was always fixing automobiles and his son recalls that before garages were common, the back yard was always full of cars which he fixed for his friends.

When he was in his late fifties, he developed a great interest in the old family homestead and farm which at that time was owned by his son, Durward Stephen. Although Elsie would not go there to live. Luther took over the direction of the farm and it is one of the few times that the farm made money.

Luther and Elsie both coordinated well and liked sports and dancing. They lived in Poultney, Vermont until about 1920 when they moved to Rutland, Vermont. Luther was a Mason, and Warden of the Episcopal vestry in both places.

Luther married Elsie May Farr on 26 Apr 1898. Elsie (daughter of Charles Farr and Mary King) was born on 28 Apr 1880 in Raceville, Washington, New York, USA; died on 9 Apr 1944 in Rutland, Vermont, USA; was buried in East Poultney, Rutland, Vermont, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Durward Stephen Thrall was born on 20 Sep 1899 in Poultney, Rutland, Vermont, USA; and died.
2. Grant Leslie Thrall was born on 13 Jan 1902 in Poultney, Rutland, Vermont, USA; and died.
3. Charlotte Elizabeth Thrall was born on 24 Feb 1904 in Poultney, Rutland, Vermont, USA; and died.
4. Marion Armina Thrall was born on 23 Nov 1905 in Poultney, Rutland, Vermont, USA; and died.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Education: Fort Edward, Washington, New York, USA; Fort Edward Academy
• Military Service: Drill officer of the 1st Vermont Regiment
• Occupation: Farmer
• Alt. Birth: 6 Jan 1838, West Rutland, Rutland, Vermont, USA
• Occupation: 1876; Farmer

Notes:

Was a good father and disciplinarian.

(Medical):He died in his bed of diabetes

Physical Description:
6' 2.5" tall, broad shouldered and narrow-hipped, over two hundred pounds. He retained excellent physical condition until he was past 80 years old, good enough condition break a colt. He had bright blue deep-set eyes, light brown hair and a fine tenor singing voice. He sat in the choir most of his life and played tuba in a band. The choirs and bands changed but he kept his firm opinions about music.

Education:
Returned to Rutland afterwards.

Military Service:
All his life he was interested in miliary matters in all countries.

Occupation:
he returned after the war to his father's farm in East Poultney and bought a half interest in it from his father.

Occupation:
When his father died, Reuben took over the whole farm and raised registered Jersey cattle. He had the first important herd of that kind of cattle in Rutland County. He also raised Morgan horses, which were his greatest interest and nearly caused his financial downfall. He loved horses and was, throughout his later life , convinced that the automobile was a passing fancy and could never supplant horses as transportation.

Reuben married Mary Elizabeth Clark on 15 Nov 1866 in Poultney, Rutland, Vermont, USA. Mary (daughter of Warren Clark and Sarah Baker) was born on 19 Apr 1843; died on 26 Nov 1920. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Aunt Libby
• Occupation: Teacher in the local school and daughter of a neighbour of Reuben Roland Thrall

Notes:

Married:
Both Reuben and Mary were well-liked and respected in the community. In fact mary was known as Aunt Libby by most of the town. Had six children who survived infancy.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Rutland, Vermont, USA
• Occupation: West Rutland, Rutland, Vermont, USA; Farmer
• Religion: Episcopal Church
• Residence: 1817, Ohio, USA

Notes:

Nearly 6 ' 2" tall, always slender, a scholarly man and neat about his appearance. After 1817, he went by stage and oxcart from Rutland, Vermont to Circleville, Ohio and Columbus, Ohio. In 1843 he went by packet on the Eire Canal to Buffalo by Lake boat to Sandusky, and by carriage to Columbus, Ohio. Of this last trip there is a daily diary, telling of the luxury of tralling thus.

(Medical):See attached sources.

Occupation:
Inhereited from grandfather Samuel Thrall.

Occupation:
His young brother, Reuben Rose, had a law office in Rutland Vermont and until he moved to Poultney, Luther worked much with his younger brother.

Residence:
Went with his father and brothers, but returned to Vermont having taken land in Ohio.

Luther married Laura Chipman on 19 May 1824. Laura (daughter of Stephen Chipman and Hannah Stone) was born on 16 Apr 1806; died on 5 Jul 1898 in Rutland, Vermont, USA; was buried in Poultney, Rutland, Vermont, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Descendant of John chipman who married Hope Howland, the daughter of Jogn Howland, Pilgrim. Her uncle was first Attorney General of Vermont, a petitioner for Statehood. She became senile in her last few years, she was never bed-ridden, and took pride in her appearance.

Warren married Sarah Baker. Sarah and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Rutland, Vermont, USA; Farmer
• Occupation: Castleton, Rutland, Vermont, USA; Operated the Mansion House Inn for several years
• Residence: Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA; Moved here when he was very young
• Alt. Birth: 17 May 1765, Windsor, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
• Military Service: 1781; Joined his father's Company and marched up the Mowhawk Valley to fight the English and the Indians.
• Residence: 1790, Rutland, Vermont, USA
• Residence: Aft 1819, Circleville, Pickaway, Ohio, USA

Notes:

Walter G Thrall's 1862 Genealogy book says ... "He had a strong intellect, a retentive memory, and was a jovial companion; was fond of company, a farmer; he was a man of large size. This couple had eight children: Luther, Walter, Reuben R., William B., and Charlotte, and three others who died in infancy."

Thrall History 1640 - 1965 by D Stephen Thrall says ... "All Jesse's children received a good education, for that period. Two sons were prominent lawyers, anoth son a successful publisher and printer, and one was Treasurer of Ohio and Grand Master of Ohio Masons."

Residence:
Moved to Ohio at the urging of his brother-in-law, Timothy Rose taking with him his sons Walter and William and his daughter Charlotte. Ohio was the prettymuch a wilderness, but he settled in Circleville where he was active in business until he died aged 78.

Jesse married Mehitable Rose (Mabel Rose) on 13 Jan 1791 in Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA. Mehitable (daughter of Justus Rose and Deborah Barlow) was born on 13 Jan 1768 in Granville, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA; died on 17 Dec 1834 in Granville, Licking, Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Baptist
• Residence: Rutland, Vermont, USA
• Residence: 1819, Granville, Massachusetts, USA

Notes:

Walter G Thrall's 1862 Genealogy book says ... "Mabel was the third daughter and eighth child of Justus and Deborah Rose. For about fifty years she was a consistent member of the Baptist Church, beloved by all of her acquaintances, pious and exemplary; a warm friend, and possessed a cultivated mind."

D Stephen Thralls, Thrall genealogy 1630 -1965 says ... "mabel Rose came from true pioneer stock. Her grandfather had come from Scotland to Granville, Mass. Her father and brothers had been very active in Granville Affairs. they had been leaders in the movement West. Obviously Mabel Rose was a virile, strong and intelligent woman."

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Stovepipe hat maker for firm of Chipman and Stone

Stephen married Hannah Stone. Hannah and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]