Daniel THURBER
Family Records
Another source listed birth date as 15 Dec 1804, Foster, Bristol, RI
polygamist worked in comb factory 1849 Headed for the California gold rush he stopped in Utah and asked about the Mormons and six weeks later joined the church. P 1863 Spanish Fork Bishop and member of state Legislature Served a mission to England and one to the Indians 11 children by Thirza 1877 Sevier Stake President, United Order
He married Rebecca Rhodes Hill 9 Oct 1825 at Foster, Providence, Rhode Island . Rebecca Rhodes Hill was born at Foster, Providence, Rhode Island 15 Dec 1806 daughter of Jonathan Hill and Hannah Gorton .
They were the parents of 3
children:
Albert King Thurber
born 7 Apr 1826.
Lydia Thurber
born 1828.
Hannah Thurber
born 1830.
Daniel Thurber died 19 Jan 1888 at Foster, Providence, Rhode Island .
Rebecca Rhodes Hill died 26 May 1889 at Scituate, Providence, Rhode Island .