George E Thrall

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Abt 1856, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Hotel manager

Notes:

Was one of two sons and several daughters of a well-known lawyer, locally educated. His great delight was his family and he was never happier than when most or all of his descendants were around him The big old house he bought on Gross Ile, about twenty miles from Detroit and on an island in the Detroit River, was the family home until his death and did often hold all the children and grandchildren of his branch of the family. George had a delightful sense of humour and a great kindliness. He was a successful businessman and a beloved and respected husband, father and grandfather. It can truly be said, "His word is his bond."

Occupation:
He decided at about 20, to enter the hotel business and the agitation about the time of the start of the Civil War found him managing a Hotel in New Orleans. From there, he wrote interesting letters home, particularly to his sister "Franc" or Frances who was his favourite. He continued in the hotel business until his two sons were about half-grown, living invarious parts of the country, lastly in Omaha, Nebraska.

George married Jessie Clarkson on 4 Oct 1866 in Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA. Jessie was born on 17 Jun 1841; died on 10 Nov 1927. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Alice Thrall was born on 4 Sep 1867 in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA; died about 1933 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
2. Frederick Chaffee Thrall was born on 17 Jun 1875 in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA; died on 20 Feb 1917 in Walkerville, Ontario, Canada.
3. George Clarkson Thrall was born on 10 Sep 1876 in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, USA; and died.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Property: West Rutland, Rutland, Vermont, USA; Farm
• Occupation: Rutland, Vermont, USA; Attorney

Notes:

Possesed considerable property. When he died the New York Times wrote that he had beenin the practice of law longer than anyone in the country. The GOVE family were held in high regard by their neighbours, a fine family.

Property:
Inherieted from grandfather Samuel Thrall.

Religion:
Episcopal Church

Reuben married Elizabeth H Gove on 14 Jul 1829. Elizabeth died on 17 Sep 1849. [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."