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1803 - 1878 (74 years)
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Ira Thrall |
Birth |
24 Sep 1803 |
Vernon, Tolland, Connecticut, USA |
Gender |
Male |
FindaGrave ID |
58423469 |
Occupation |
Vernon, Tolland, Connecticut, USA |
Teacher |
Death |
12 Jul 1878 |
Vernon, Tolland, Connecticut, USA |
- 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.
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Burial |
Vernon, Tolland, Connecticut, USA |
Address: Elmwood Cemetery, Vernon, Tolland, Connecticut, USA |
Person ID |
I25594 |
Lasbury Family |
Last Modified |
26 Apr 2024 |
Wife |
Larissa Sparks b. 14 Apr 1802, Vernon, Tolland, Connecticut, USA d. 23 Nov 1867, Tolland, Tolland, Connecticut, USA (Age 65 years) |
Marriage |
Yes, date unknown |
Children |
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Family ID |
F9442 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
Last Modified |
26 Apr 2024 |
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| Birth - 24 Sep 1803 - Vernon, Tolland, Connecticut, USA |
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| Occupation - Teacher - - Vernon, Tolland, Connecticut, USA |
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| Death - 12 Jul 1878 - Vernon, Tolland, Connecticut, USA |
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| Burial - Address: Elmwood Cemetery, Vernon, Tolland, Connecticut, USA - - Vernon, Tolland, Connecticut, USA |
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