Mr. THURSTON contracted the first of his marriages with Hannah S. LYON, of Leicester, by whom he had 2 children, both deceased. His present wife was formerly Mary E. DENNY. The children of this union are Carrie L. and Mary D. THURSTON. For 37 years, Mr. THURSTON has been Postmaster in Leicester, having received his 1st appointment from the Lincoln administration in 1861; and his effciency and popularity are attested by the fact that he has retained the office under each succeeding President. He served as Town Clerk for 16 years, was Town Treasurer for 5 years and was Representative to the Legislature in 1895. He holds a commission, and acts as Justice of the Peace. Politicaly he is a Republican, and cast his first vote for John C. FREMONT in 1856. He is a member of the 1st Cong. Church in Leicester and has been Deacon for the past 38 years. THE END