Thomas Bolles¹ (M)
b. 1 December 1644, #3621
Pedigree

     Thomas Bolles was born on 1 December 1644 in Wells, York Co., ME, New England.¹ He was the son of Joseph Bolles and Mary Howell.¹

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Hannah Bolles¹ (F)
b. 25 November 1649, #3622
Pedigree

     Hannah Bolles was born on 25 November 1649 in Wells, York Co., ME, New England.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Bolles and Mary Howell.¹

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Elizabeth Bolles¹ (F)
b. 15 January 1652, d. 12 November 1734, #3623
Pedigree

     Her married name was Elizabeth Locke.² She was born on 15 January 1652 in Wells, York Co., ME, New England.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Bolles and Mary Howell.¹
     Elizabeth married John Locke, son of Captain John Locke and Elizabeth Berry, circa 1677 in Wells, York Co., ME, New England.²
     Elizabeth Locke recieved, by deed, from Joseph Bolles, , his daughter, "a certain tract of upland and ten acres of Marsh lying and being in Wells at ye three mile brook, being a hundred acres more or less; which land I bought of Goodman Baker." On 25 October 1678 at Wells, York Co., ME, New England.³
     Elizabeth Bolles died on 12 November 1734 in Wells, York Co., ME, New England,, at the age of 82 years, 9 months and 28 days.²

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Joseph Bolles¹ (M)
b. 15 March 1654, #3624
Pedigree

     Joseph Bolles was born on 15 March 1654 in Wells, York Co., ME, New England.¹ He was the son of Joseph Bolles and Mary Howell.¹

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Sarah Bolles¹ (F)
b. 20 January 1657, #3625
Pedigree

     Sarah Bolles was born on 20 January 1657 in Wells, York Co., ME, New England.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Bolles and Mary Howell.¹

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Mercy Bolles¹ (F)
b. 11 August 1661, #3626
Pedigree

     Mercy Bolles was born on 11 August 1661 in Wells, York Co., ME, New England.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Bolles and Mary Howell.¹

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John Locke¹ (M)
b. 1654, #3627
Pedigree

     John Locke was born in 1654.¹ He was the son of Captain John Locke and Elizabeth Berry.¹
     John married Elizabeth Bolles, daughter of Joseph Bolles and Mary Howell, circa 1677 in Wells, York Co., ME, New England.¹

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Captain John Locke¹ (M)
#3628

     
     John married Elizabeth Berry.¹

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Elizabeth Berry¹ (F)
#3629

     
     Elizabeth married Captain John Locke.¹ Her married name was Elizabeth Locke.¹

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Deborah Bowerman (F)
b. 21 February 1816, d. 7 September 1910, #3630
Pedigree

     Deborah Bowerman was born on 21 February 1816 in Otsego Co., NY, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Seth Bowerman and Mary Burges. As of 29 March 1836, her married name was Deborah Thorne.³
     Deborah, age 20, married William B Thorne, age 20, , son of Thomas Thorne and Polly Brayman, on 29 March 1836 in Caledonia, Livingston Co., NY, USA.⁴
     Deborah Bowerman appeared on the federal census of 1900 in Glenwood, Webster Co., NE, USA, Deborah [Bowerman] Thorne, age 84, is living in the household of son LeGrand B. Thorne.³
     Deborah Bowerman appeared on the federal census of 1910 in Juniata, Adams Co., NE, USA, Deborah [Bowerman] Thorne, age 94, is living in the household of Dr. Winfield S. and Florence [Bowerman] Thorne Ackley, her adopted niece.³
     Deborah Bowerman died on 7 September 1910 in Juniata, Adams Co., NE, USA,, at the age of 94 years, 6 months and 17 days 07 Sep 1910 in Juniata, Adams Co., NE9.^5,2 She was buried on 11 September 1910 at Plainview Cemetery, Bladen, Webster Co., NE, USA.⁶
     Obituary of Deborah Bowerman Thorne, appearing in the September 13, 1910 edition of the Juniata [NE] Herald, pg. 4:

     Deborah Bowerman was born in Otsego county, New York, February 21, 1816. At the age of four years she moved with her parents, Seth and Mary Bowerman, to Chenango county, and then afterwards to Caledonia, Livingston county, New York. Here she was united in marriage to William B. Thorne on March 29, 1838. Shortly after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Thorne moved to Barry county, Michigan, were they lived 9 years, then moved to Jackson county, where they lived until coming to Adams county, Nebraska, in 1872. Two sons were born of this union both of whom are left behind to mourn the death of their mother, together with a niece, Mrs. Dr. Ackley, who was adopted by them in early childhood. Mr. and Mrs. Thorne journeyed together in life's pilgrimage for over fifty years. He came to his death by an accident near Bladen on November 27, 1888. Since that time Mrs. Thorne has made her home chiefly among the children. She died at Juniata, Nebraska, September 7, 1910, at the ripe old age of 94 years, 6 months and 16 days.
     Mrs. Thorne was a good woman, and exemplified the graces and virtues in her daily life which she received through the training in early childhood of the Society of Friends. Those who knew her testify to the faithful life which she lived, and to her saving faith in Christ.
     The funeral services which were held September 10, at the home of Dr. W. Ackley, in Juniata, were conducted by the Rev. O. C. Carden of the Methodist Church, after which the remains were taken to Bladen, where the interment was made beside her husband.
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     We desire to express our appreciation to all who offered help and sympathy, to the many friends and the W.R.C. and O.E.S. for beautiful flowers. We shall also long remember the sweet voices of Mrs. Sabie Dool and Miss Alta McCracken as they sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," "Go Bury Thy Sorrow," and "Rock of Ages.: May all be blest with many friends and willing hands in time of need is the wish of LeGrand and William Thorne, Dr. and Mrs. Florence Ackley.²
     Obituary of Deborah Bowerman Thorne, September 16, 1910, Bladen [NE] Enterprise, pg. 1:

     Grandma Thorne died at the home of Mrs. Dr. Ackley in Juniata, where she for many years past has made her home, Wednesday, September 7. She had been failing the past year. Her death was due to old age, she being past ninety. Funeral services were held at Juniata last Sunday morning at ten o'clock and the remains were brought to the home of her son, W. E. Thorne of this place, where a short service was conducted before departing for the cemetery. The remains now rest in Plainview cemetery beside her husband who preceeded her many years ago. She formerly resided in Bladen where she has many friends who mourn her departure and whose sympathy is extended to the members of the family in the hour of sorrow. We hope to have a more extended obituary of Grandma Thorne in our next issue. [The next issue of the Bladen Enterprise is missing from the archives of the Adams Co., NE, Historical Society.].⁷

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William B Thorne¹ (M)
b. 26 June 1815, d. 27 November 1888, #3631
Pedigree

     William B Thorne was born on 26 June 1815 in Scoharie Co., NY, USA.¹ He was the son of Thomas Thorne and Polly Brayman.¹
     William B, age 20, married Deborah Bowerman, age 20, , daughter of Seth Bowerman and Mary Burges, on 29 March 1836 in Caledonia, Livingston Co., NY, USA.²
     William B Thorne appeared on the federal census of 1840 in Yankee Springs, Barry Co., MI, USA, William B. Thorn: Males 20-30, 1; 30-40, 1; Females 20-30, 1.¹
     William B Thorne appeared on the federal census of 1850 in Hanover, Jackson Co., MI, USA, William B., Farmer, age 35, born NY; Deborah, his wife, age 34, born NY; Benjamin (Legrand B.), Son, age 7, born MI.¹
     William B Thorne appeared on the federal census of 1860 in Hanover, Jackson Co., MI, USA, William B., Farmer, age 45, born NY; Deborah, his wife, age 44, born NY; LeGrand, Son, age 17, born MI; William, Son, age 9, born MI.¹
     William B Thorne appeared on the federal census of 1870 in Hanover, Jackson Co., MI, USA, William B., Farmer, age 55, born NY; Deborah, his wife, age 54, born NY; William E., Son, age 20, born MI; Florence A. Bower [Bowerman], age 11, born MI; Samuel Thorne [brother of William E.], age 50, born NY.¹
     William B Thorne appeared on the census of 1885 at Glenwood Precinct, Webster Co., NE, USA, [pg. 12]: Thorne, William, age 70, Farmer, born NY, NY, NY; Deborah, wife, age 69, born NY, MA, MA; Tripp, Lucinda [Ella Jane Tripp's mother], age 69, born NY, NY, NY.¹
     William B Thorne died on 27 November 1888 in Bladen, Webster Co., NY, USA,, at the age of 73 years, 5 months and 1 day.³
     The obituary of William B Thorne, of Bladen, Webster Co., NE, USA, dated after 27 November 1888 reads: (Obituary of William B. Thorne.) Bladen (NE) Enterprise--Sad Memoriam.

The sudden death of W. B. Thorne, of Bladen, of which a mere notice was given last week from a dispatch announcing his funeral, has cast a deep gloom upon many a household. The circumstances are substantially these: On Tuesday, Nov 27th, about 2 o'clock p.m., Mr. Thorne went with a hired man to a straw stack on his farm, and began loading straw upon the wagon, he being on the load. A part of the stack sliding frightened the team into a run, and Mr. T. reached to grab the lines. Just then the forward wheel dropped diagonally into a dead-furrow, causing a sudden lurch forward and sideways, throwing him to the ground, the wheel passing over the base of the skull causing instant death. A hole was pierced also in his temple, supposed to be caused by striking upon a bolt in the rack. The hired man ran to him immediately but found that life had already gone. His two sons, living a mile distant, were hurriedly summoned, and all done that was possible by the distressed relatives and a grief stricken community. The funeral was held on Wednesday, Nov. 28th, at his late residence, a sermon being preached by Rev. O. A. Buzzell, of this place, from the text "Therefore be ye also ready." The entire neighborhood were in attendance, also many from Juniata, Blue Hill, and other towns. The members of the G. A. R. Post at Bladen, to whom the deceased had been a warm friend and ready helper, were in attendance and led the procession as an escort to the place selected for burial in the garden of his son William. A very large procession followed and turned away sorrowfully when the earth had covered the remains of their true and valued friend. A man of more genuine noble qualities, honest and upright in his dealings, generous and kind to the needy, conscientious and true to his political and religious convictions, tender and living in his family, could not be found. Truthfully of him it may be said: "None knew him but to love him." Mr. Thorne was born in Schoharie county, N. Y., June 26, 1815, and at death was aged 73 years, 5 months and 1 day. He was married March 29, 1838 to Miss Deborah Bowerman, who after more than fifty years of happy and contented companionship, is now left to mourn the loss of one of the kindest of husbands. This union was blessed by the birth of two children, sons, LeGrand and William, whose kind attention will be a source of comfort to their grief-stricken mother. They had celebrated their golden wedding last March, by a family reunion. A niece - now Mrs. Dr. Ackley - was adopted by them in early childhood, and found a pleasant home. He leaves also four brothers and one sister still living, only one of whom - a brother, being present at the funeral. Immediately after marriage they settled in Barry county, Mich., when that country was new, and after nine years removed to Jackson Co., same state, from whence they removed to Neb., in the summer of 1872. Being among the first settlers in Adams county, he identified himself with every honorable scheme for the moral and intellectual improvement of her rapidly increasing population, subscribing largely toward the erection and maintaining of our churches without respect to denominational lines. In the dark days of the grasshopper scourge his hand, name or purse was never denied towards helping the worthy needy in opening up their farms, furnishing seed, and building houses. In this and every other way he proved himself everybody's friend. If a fault could be found in him at all, it was always on the side of mercy, in placing too much confidence in his fellowmen. During three successive terms - 6 years - he served the county as treasurer, and his memory will be honored now he is among us no more. His early training was under the influence of the "Society of Friends" -- his parents uniting with the Baptists in later years, and the principles thus instilled could be traced through every period of his life. His residence for the last few years was on a farm in the edge of Webster county, upon which the buildings, groves, fences, stock and poultry gave token of his kind and diligent attention to secure the comfort of the brute creation, as well as the happiness of man. He rests from his labors and his memory is hallowed.     O.A.B---.⁴
     The obituary of William B Thorne, dated 29 November 1888 reads: (Obituary of William B. Thorne.) Juniata [NE] Herald, Tuesday, November 29, 1888 [pg. 3]: Accidental Death -- The startling news of the accidental death of W. B. Thorne, of Bladen, was received here yesterday morning. Mr. Throne was hauling a load of straw when the team ran away, throwing him off the load and injuring him so severely as to cause death in a short time. Mr. Thorne was one of the oldest residents of this county and well and favorably known to almost every citizen. His generous qualities and kind heartedness had won all for his friends. No words that we can write could add to the respect which all gave him as his due, and his sudden death will draw tears of sorrow from many an eye. A good man has gone, indeed. Among those who attended the funeral from here, yesterday, were D. H. Freeman, S. L. Brass, W. B. Cushning and Geo. T. Brown.⁴ He was buried after 29 November 1888 at Plainview Cemetery, Bladen, Webster Co., NE, USA, Original burial in the garden of the home of son William E. Thorne; moved to the Plainview Cemetery, Bladen, Webster Co., NE.⁵

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Thomas Thorne¹ (M)
#3632

     
     Thomas married Polly Brayman.¹

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Polly Brayman¹ (F)
#3633

     
     Polly married Thomas Thorne.¹ Her married name was Polly Thorne.¹

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Legrand Benjamin Thorne¹ (M)
b. 26 March 1843, d. 2 August 1926, #3634
Pedigree

     Legrand Benjamin Thorne was born on 26 March 1843 in Barry Co., MI, USA.² He was the son of William B Thorne and Deborah Bowerman.¹
     Legrand Benjamin, age 22, married first, Ella Jane Tripp, age 18, daughter of Elmond Tripp and Lucinda Parsons, on 4 March 1866 at Hanover, Jackson Co., MI, USA.³
     Legrand Benjamin Thorne appeared on the federal census of 1870 in Hanover, Jackson Co., MI, USA, LeGrand B. Thorne, age 27, born MI; Ella J., his wife, age 22, born MI; Jessessie Parsons [Ella's aunt], age 16, born MI.¹
     Legrand Benjamin Thorne appeared on the federal census of 1880 in Hanover, Jackson Co., MI, USA, LeGrand B. Thorne, age 38, farmer, born MI, NY, NY; Ella Thorne, his wife, age 33, born MI, NY, NY; Mabel, dau, age 2, born MI, Mattie, dau, age 1 mo., born MI.¹
     Legrand Benjamin, age 38, married second, Mary Ann Boulton, age 18, daughter of John Boulton and Mary Andrews, on 25 December 1881 at Juniata, Adams Co., NE, USA.⁴
     Legrand Benjamin Thorne appeared on the Glenwood Precinct Census of 1885 in Glenwood Precinct, Jackson Co., MI, USA, Thorne, Legrand B., age 40, farmer, born NY, NY, NY; Mary A., his wife, age 22, born MI, CAN, CAN; Mable E., age 7, dau, born MI; Mattie T., age 5, dau, born MI; Larua M., age 2, dau, born NE; Jane C. [Nettie], age 2 mos., dau, born NE.¹
     Legrand Benjamin married third, Jennie E. (?) between 5 February 1895 and 10 March 1900 at MI, USA, [death of 2nd wife and divorce].¹ Legrand Benjamin Thorne filed for divorce from Jennie E. Thorne on 5 June 1899 in Bladen, Webster Co., NE, USA, by L. B. Thorne on grounds of desertion [apparently she never moved to Nebraska and lived with him.].¹
     Legrand Benjamin Thorne appeared on the federal census of 1900 in Glenwood, Webster Co., NE, USA, Thorne, Legrand B., farmer, age 57, born MI, NY, NY; Mabel, dau, age 22, born MI; Laura, dau, age 19, born NE; Nettie, dau, age 15, born NE; Lucille, dau, age 7, born NE; Deborah, mother, age 84, born NY, NY, MA.¹ He and Jennie E. Thorne were divorced on 10 March 1900 at Bladen, Webster Co., NE, USA.¹
     Legrand Benjamin Thorne appeared on the federal census of 1910 in Hanover, Jackson Co., MI, USA, Legrand B. Thorne, age 67, born MI, US, US; Lucille, dau, age 17, born MI; Nettie, dau, age 25, born NE.¹
     Legrand Benjamin Thorne appeared on the federal census of 1920 in Hanover, Jackson Co., MI, USA, Legrand B. Thorne, age 76, born MI, NY, MA; Nettie, dau, age 34, born NE.¹
     Legrand Benjamin Thorne died on 2 August 1926 in Hanover, Jackson Co., MI, USA,, at the age of 83 years, 4 months and 7 days.²
     The obituary of Legrand Benjamin Thorne, dated after 2 August 1926 reads:
     Death Claims A Respected Pioneer -- Legrand B. Thorne of Horton Laid To Rest Thursday Afternoon, Masons Officiating
     Legrand B. Thorne reached the River Monday afternoon at four o'clock and passed over into the eternal life at the age of eighty-three years. There survive five daughters: Mrs. Mable [sic] Fowler, Mrs. Laura Mitchell, Mrs. Mattie Pritchard of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Miss Nettie Thorne and Mrs. Lucille Kellicut and one brother, William of Bladen, Nebraska. Deceased was a man of energy and thrift, a public spirited, grand old gentleman. On matters that pertained to the welfare of the community, Mr. Thorne was always ready to assist. If Mr. Thorne did not approve of a thing he never hesitated about saying so. People admired him for his frankness. He put more money into the three buildings on Peerless Square than any other citizen. For this one thing his memory will linger when the selfish citizen has sunk into oblivion. It is nice to so live that others aside from one's family, feel sad when death calls.
     The funeral was held at the home Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock under the auspices of the F. & A. M., Rev. Shuman Griffith officiating. Beautiful flowers decked the elegant casket, a symbol of affection. The funeral cortege wended its way to the cemetery, that sweet bower of rest, as the sun was sinking in the golden West. The casket bearing all that was mortal of the beloved, slowly sank into the tomb beneath the weeping birch for the last long sleep. C.¹ He was buried on 6 August 1926 at Horton Village Cemetery, Horton, Jackson Co., MI, USA.⁵

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William Eugene Thorne¹ (M)
b. 20 January 1851, d. 17 June 1927, #3635
Pedigree

     William Eugene Thorne was born on 20 January 1851 in Barry Co., MI, USA.¹ He was the son of William B Thorne and Deborah Bowerman.¹
     William Eugene Thorne died on 17 June 1927 in Bladen, Webster Co., NE, USA,, at the age of 76 years, 4 months and 28 days.¹

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Florence Bowerman (F)
b. 19 July 1859, d. 8 February 1935, #3636
Pedigree

     Florence Bowerman was born on 19 July 1859 in Horton, Hanover, Jackson Co., MI, USA.¹ She was the daughter of William B Thorne and Deborah Bowerman.¹
     Florence Bowerman died on 8 February 1935 in Hastings, Adams Co., NE, USA,, at the age of 75 years, 6 months and 20 days.¹

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Lucy Hamblin¹ (F)
b. 9 November 1797, d. before 1870, #3637
Pedigree

     Lucy Hamblin was born on 9 November 1797 in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, USA.² She was the daughter of Silvanus Hamblin and Jane Hatch.² As of 1 February 1816, her married name was Lucy Bowerman.¹
     Lucy, age 18, married Joseph Bowerman, age 20, , son of Seth Bowerman and Mary Burges, on 1 February 1816 in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, USA.^1,3
     Lucy Hamblin appeared on the federal census of 1850 in Yankee Springs, Barry Co., MI, USA, Lucy Bowerman, age 53, born VT; Seth, farmer, age 25, born NY; Jesse, farmer, age 24, born NY; Daniel, farmer, age 19, born NY; Henry, farmer, age 16, born NY; Martha, age 13, born NY.¹
     Lucy Hamblin appeared on the federal census of 1860 in Yankee Springs, Barry Co., MI, USA, Joseph Bowerman, farmer, age 33, born NY; LUCY BOWERMAN, age 62, born MA.¹
     Lucy Hamblin died before 1870 in Yankee Springs, Barry Co., MI, USA.¹

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Silvanus Hamblin¹ (M)
#3638

     
     Silvanus married Jane Hatch on 17 January 1793 in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, USA.^1,2

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Jane Hatch¹ (F)
#3639

     
     Jane married Silvanus Hamblin on 17 January 1793 in Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA, USA.^1,2 As of 17 January 1793, her married name was Jane Hamblin.^1,2

     Research Note:  Jane could possibly be the daughter of Obed and Ruth (---) Hatch, bp. 5 Jul 1772, First Congregational Church, Falmouth, Barnstable Co., MA - Further research required to verify.

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Polly Johnson (F)
#3640

     Her married name was Polly Bowerman.
     Polly married Benjamin Bowerman, son of Seth Bowerman and Mary Burges.

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