I live in Maryland and was born and raised in Baltimore City. But my Thursbys came from DC and what was once Prince George's County. I was very surprised when I found this out. My 3rd great-grandfather is why the rest of the Thursbys are Baltimore people. I would love to find the land records when he sold everything including slaves when he moved. Williams parents were Edward Thursby of PG Co. and Ann Scasser also of PG Co. Edward and Ann also had two daughters. One died before marrying and the other, Amy, married a Singleton Mitchell and died not long afterwards. There are no other descendents of Thursbys in the State of Maryland except William's. Here is the story. 1. WILLIAM T. THURSBY- William was born in Prince George's County, Maryland, circa 1790. He married Sarah Kirkley in Washington, District of Columbia, on 26 Feb 1821. William died on 1 Jan 1849 in Baltimore City, Maryland. William is not on the 1790 census but is on the 1800 census in the "10-15" grouping. This and the fact that his death announcement says he was in his 59th year makes a good case for his birth occurring in 1790 after the census William was probably the free white male, age 10 and under 16, in Edward Thursby's household on the 1810 Census in Prince George's County, Maryland. William was probably a free white male, age 16 and under 26, in Ann Sasscer Thursbys household (his mother) on the 1810 Census in Prince George's County, Maryland. Although the 1810 census says Maryland, the part of PG County that they lived in became Washington, DC. The 1820, 1830 and 1840 all have William and his family living in Washington, DC. William fought in the War of 1812 having enlisted in Arlington. William was listed as a beneficiary in Ann Sasscer Thursby's will in Washington, District of Columbia, on 5 Dec 1829 (Book 4, pp. 30-31(29); Box 10). Sometime during the 1840s William moved his family to Baltimore City, Maryland. This may have been because he was not well and wanted his wife and children to be near their only living relative, Sarahs brother. Rev. John W. Kirkley was born in Washington, DC about 1815 but moved to Baltimore City as a young adult. He became a local Methodist minister (not necessarily ordained) and owned a prospering hardware store. Rev. Kirkley performed the marriages of several of his nephews and nieces. Children of William T. Thursby and Sarah Kirkley were as follows: 2. i. WILLIAM E., b. 1825 in Washington, District of Columbia; m1. Mary Ann Hobbs; m2 Minerva Winderman, m3. Sarah Jane Unknown. 3. ii. ROBERT ASHBY, b. 26 Feb 1828 in Washington, District of Columbia; m1. Caroline Louisa Remmey; m3. Sallie E. Jordan. 4. iii. MARTHA A., b. 10 Nov 1831 in Washington, District of Columbia; m. William G. Wrightson. 5. iv. DAVID URIAH, b. 26 Nov 1832 in Washington, District of Columbia; m. Henrietta Olivia Kennard. 6. v. MARION S., b. circa 1839 in Washington, District of Columbia; m. John Glover. vi. ELIZABETH VERLINDA. b. in 1843. Elizabeth died on 6 Jan 1858 at 16 Ann Street, Baltimore City, Maryland. Generation Two 2. WILLIAM E. THURSBY (William1). William was born in Washington, District of Columbia in 1825. He married Mary Ann Hobbs in Baltimore City, Maryland, on 30 Sep 1858. He married Sarah Jane Unknown after 1864 in Merced County, California. She was born in Massachusetts circa 1835. William died in 1891 in Merced, Merced County, California. Williams marriage notice in Baltimore Sun paper dated 10 October 1858 states he was living in Stanislaus County, California. Stanislaus County later divided and became Merced County. However, the marriage took place in Baltimore City, Maryland and was performed by his uncle, Rev John W. Kirkley. William had gone to California for the gold rush and Mary Ann had waited for him to return to be married. He took her to California after their wedding. William was listed as a beneficiary in Ann Sasscer's will in Washington, District of Columbia, on 5 Dec 1829 (Book 4, pp. 30-31(29); Box 10). He was the only grandchild at the time of his grandmothers death. William was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census in Stanislaus County, California (35 years/Male). Mary and Anna was listed as a household member living with William E. Thursby on the 1870 Census in Stanislaus County, California (35 years/Male). Mary Ann died 07 Feb 1864 in California. It is unknown where she is buried. After her death, William apparently brought the children back to Baltimore to live with his mother or his wifes parents and then returned to California. William was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Stanislaus County, California (45 years/Male) with his new wife but with no children. He appeared on the census of 14 Jun 1880 in Merced, Merced County, California again with his wife but no children. Sarah is listed alone on the 1900 and 1910 census as a widow. Both censuses were in Merced, Merced County, California. She died in 1913. Both William and Sarah are buried in Merced Cemetery in Merced, Merced County California. Children of William E. Thursby and Mary Ann Hobbs both born in California were as follows: i. ANNA BELL. Anna was born in Feb 1860 in California. Anna died on 6 Mar 1865 in Baltimore City, Maryland, at age 5. Her body was interred on 7 Mar 1865 in Baltimore City, Maryland, in Western Cemetery. ii. EDWARD EVERETT. Edward was born in Sept 1861 in California. Edward died on 27 Feb 1865 in Baltimore City, Maryland, at age 3 one week before his sister. His body was interred on 1 Mar 1865 in Baltimore City, Maryland, in Western Cemetery. There were no children of William E. Thursby and Sarah Jane Unknown although they apparently had a child that was born and died between census. 3. ROBERT ASHBY THURSBY (William1). Robert was born in Washington, District of Columbia, on 26 Feb 1828. He married Caroline Louisa Remmey in Baltimore City Station ME Church, Baltimore City, Maryland, on 8 Nov 1852. He married Minerva A. Widerman in Baltimore City, Maryland, on 6 Jun 1878. He married Sallie E. Jordan in Baltimore City, Maryland, in 1887. Robert died on 24 Apr 1915 in 1207 W. Fayette Street, Baltimore City, Maryland, at age 87. His body was interred on 27 Apr 1915 in Baltimore City, Maryland, in Green Mount Cemetery. Children of Robert Ashby Thursby and Caroline Louisa Remmey were as follows: i. ROBERT ASHBY. Conflicting evidence states that Robert was born in Baltimore City, Maryland, on 24 Oct 1853. Robert died on 20 Nov 1904 in 1207 W Fayette Avenue, Baltimore City, Maryland, at age 51. His body was interred on 21 Nov 1904 in Hemlock, Lot No. 15, Baltimore City, Maryland, in Green Mount Cemetery. ii. ISABELLA R. Isabella was born in Baltimore City, Maryland, in Sep 1857. Isabella died on 10 Jan 1858 in Baltimore City, Maryland. 7. iii. MARION A., b. 3 Aug 1858 in Baltimore City, Maryland; m. Anges M. Offutt. iv. ROSAVILLE. Rosaville was born in Aug 1861. She married William H. Wingate in Maryland before 1887. She married George E. Johnson circa 1906. She married Joseph H. Brady before 1920. Rosaville died in Baltimore County, Maryland (Possibly April 1? 1941 in Baltimore County v. WALTER LEE. Walter was born in Baltimore City, Maryland, on 7 Jul 1863. He was baptized on 4 Jan 1869 in Baltimore City, Maryland (Note beside entry said child was sick. His parents obviously wanted him baptized in case he died). He died on 19 Feb 1921 in Baltimore City, Maryland, at age 57. He was buried on 21 Feb 1921 in Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore City, Maryland. vi. LOUISA H. Louisa was born in Baltimore City, Maryland, circa 1866. She married an Unknown Sutherland circa 1886. Louisa died before 13 Jul 1894 in Baltimore City, Maryland (No death certificate found. This leads to the possibility that she didn't die in Baltimore City. Need to look for obit). Her body was interred on 13 Jul 1894 in Hemlock, Lot 18, Baltimore City, Maryland, in Green Mount Cemetery. 8. vii. HENRY EDWARD, b. Nov 1872 in Baltimore City, Maryland; m. Carrie Estelle Parks. Children of Robert Ashby Thursby and Minerva A. Widerman both born in Baltimore City, Maryland, were as follows: i. WILLIAM RAYMOND. William was born circa 1879. William died on 6 Mar 1881 in Baltimore City, Maryland. He was buried on 7 Mar 1881 in Green Mount Cemetery, Baltimore City, Maryland (Lot 15, Section Hemlock). ii. MINNIE. Minnie was born on 8 Jan 1884. Minnie was unmarried. Minnie died on 7 May 1884 in 556 West Fayette Street, Baltimore City, Maryland. Her body was interred on 8 May 1884 in Hemlock, lot 18, Baltimore City, Maryland, in Green Mount Cemetery. Children of Robert Ashby Thursby and Sallie E. Jordan were: 9. i. SADIE3, b. Feb 1889 in Baltimore City, Maryland; m. George S. Moore. 4. MARTHA A. THURSBY (William1). Martha was born in Washington, District of Columbia, on 10 Nov 1831. She married William G. Wrightson on 18 Apr 1857 in Baltimore City, Maryland. Martha died on 3 Apr 1919 in Baltimore City, Maryland, at age 87. She was buried on 4 Apr 1919 in Western Cemetery, Baltimore City, Maryland. Children of Martha A. Thursby and William G. Wrightson were as follows: i. CATHERINE R.3 was born circa 1860 in Maryland. ii. ANNIE B. was born circa 1863. 5. DAVID URIAH THURSBY (William1). David was born in Washington, District of Columbia, on 26 Nov 1832. He married Henrietta Olivia Kennard in East Baltimore Station, Baltimore City, Maryland, on 28 Dec 1854. David died on 21 Apr 1900 in 115 S. Collington Avenue, Baltimore City, Maryland, at age 67 (Apoplexy). His body was interred on 25 Apr 1900 in Lot 533 Section Q, Baltimore City, Maryland, in Loudon Park Cemetery. Children of David Uriah Thursby and Henrietta Olivia Kennard were as follows: 10. i. JOHN EDWARD, b. 14 Aug 1855 in Baltimore City, Maryland; m1. Emma Virginia McNamara; m2. Matilda Peters. ii. WILLIAM T. William was born in Maryland in Jul 1856. He married Edith A. Unknown in 1883. William died on 28 Jun 1906 in Baltimore City, Maryland, at age 49. He was buried on 29 Jun 1906 in Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore City, Maryland. iii. RICHARD KENNARD. Richard was born in Baltimore City, Maryland, on 12 Oct 1859. He married Mary Unknown in Baltimore City, Maryland, after 1900. Richard died on 22 Jan 1940 in 28 S. Patterson Park Avenue, Baltimore City, Maryland, at age 80. His body was interred on 25 Jan 1940 in Lot 533 Section Q, Baltimore City, Maryland, in Loudon Park Cemetery. iv. HENRY MARTIN. Henry was born in Baltimore City, Maryland, circa Dec 1861. Henry died on 26 Feb 1865 in Baltimore City, Maryland. His body was interred on 27 Feb 1865 in Baltimore City, Maryland, in Baltimore Cemetery (Lot 194 Area J). v. ANNA BELLE. Anna was born in Baltimore City, Maryland, on 13 Feb 1867. She married Theodore Fairbanks in Baltimore City, Maryland, in 1910. Anna died on 20 Mar 1944 in West Baltimore General Hospital, Baltimore City, Maryland, at age 77. Her body was interred on 23 Mar 1944 in Lot 533 Section Q, Baltimore City, Maryland, in Loudon Park Cemetery. vi. GEORGE H. George was born in Baltimore City, Maryland, on 5 Dec 1870. George died on 10 Jan 1877 in 39 S. Choptack Street, Baltimore City, Maryland, at age 6. His body was interred on 12 Jan 1877 in Baltimore City, Maryland, in Baltimore Cemetery. 6. MARION S. THURSBY (William1). Marion was born in Washington, District of Columbia, circa 1839. She married John Glover in Baltimore City, Maryland, on 1 Mar 1859. She died before 1900 in Maryland. She was also known as Mary. Her marriage announcement and the subsequent census records refer to her as Marion not Mary as previous census records had. Children of Marion S Thursby and John Glover all born in Maryland were as follows: i. LUCY3 was born in 1862. ii. WILLIAM was born in Jun 1866. He married Ida Unknown. iii. JULIE was born in 1867. 11. iv. SADIE, b. Oct 1871; m. Joseph Vendig. v. NANIE was born in 1874. vi. NELLIE was born in 1874. vii. BESSIE was born in Sep 1879. viii. LEONA was born in Apr 1882.