An American Family History

Sarah Simpson Lofland Thurston

Women played an essential role in American society as mothers and homemakers.

Sarah (Sally) Simpson Lofland Thurston was born about 1811 in Ohio. Her parents were probably Allen Simpson and Nancy Vincent.

She married William Lofland on August 9, 1836 in Montgomery County, Indiana.

William was born about 1809 in Delaware.

Sarah and William's children included:
John S. Lofland (1837),
Heavelo (David) Lofland (1840),
Alfred D. Lofland (1841), and
Nancy V. Lofland (1844).

William died in 1841 in Montgomery County, Indiana.

In 1845, John Simpson became the guardian of the Lofland children and Allen Simpson was the surety. Samuel Fuller and David Long were the administrators of William's estate.

After William, died she married Henry Thurston who was born about 1800 in Virginia.

She died December 31, 1879.

Montgomery County, Indiana was established in 1822.

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