Ira Thrall

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• FindaGrave ID: 58423469
• Occupation: Vernon, Tolland, Connecticut, USA; Teacher

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Ira Thrall was born at Vernon Center, Sept. 24, 1803, attended the local schools and became a successful teacher, following that profession for eighteen years in Vernon, Manchester and other sections, and acquired quite a reputation as an accomplished grammarian.

During his younger life he remained at home, but when he was thirteen years old he went to Pennsylvania, with an uncle, Jerry Baker, but becoming homesick, the poor lad started on foot and walked the entire distance to his home.

Ira Thrall was married, in Vernon, to Miss Larrissa Sparks, a native of what is now Vernon Depot, born April 14, 1802, daughter of Jonas and Olive (Smith) Sparks, the latter a native of East Haddam.

The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Thrall were: Susan, died in infancy. Susan O., born in 1830, married Chauncey Smith, who is deceased; she resides in Rockville. Julius S., born Aug. 11, 1832, lives in Rockville, and has a sketch following. Lucia A., born in 1834, married Eldredge Tuttle, who is deceased; she resides in Rockville. Alfred Olcott, born in 1835, is the farmer on the old homestead. Nelson K. died in childhood. Wells G., born in 1841, married Julia Willes; he is a veteran of the Civil war and lives in New Britain, Conn. Mrs. Larrissa Thrall died Nov. 23, 1869, and Ira Thrall, July 12, 1878.

Ira Thrall was a man who left his mark on his generation, was prominently identified with many public interests, represented Vernon in the legislature and always stood fast for Jeffersonian Democracy. For several years he was a selectman, was tax collector, and in his younger days served in the office of constable.

On April 1, 1848, he located on the old homestead, and there he met his death from a fall. He was buried by the side of his devoted wife, in the Elmwood cemetery at Vernon Center.

Ira married Larissa Sparks on Yes, date unknown. Larissa (daughter of Jonas Sparks and Olive Smith) was born on 14 Apr 1802 in Vernon, Tolland, Connecticut, USA; died on 23 Nov 1867 in Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut, USA; was buried in Vernon, Tolland, Connecticut, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Susan Thrall
2. Susan O. Thrall was born in 1830.
3. Julius Thrall was born on 11 Aug 1832 in Vernon, Tolland, Connecticut, USA; died on 29 Nov 1915 in Connecticut, USA.
4. Lucia A. Thrall was born in 1834.
5. Alfred Olcott Thrall was born in 1835.
6. Nelson K. Thrall
7. Wells G. Thrall was born in 1841.