Minard Thorn

1833 - 1905  (71 years)

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Susan Pratt

1833 - 1904  (71 years)

Birth	Jan 1833	,,New York,United States
Died	30 Mar 1904	Penninsula Township,Grand Traverse,Michigan,United States
Father	Ebenezer Pratt, Jr.,   b. Abt 1796, ,,,Canada West
Mother	Eliza,   b. ,,New York,United States
Family	Minard Thorn,   b. May 1833, ,,New York,United States
Married	Abt 1855	,,New York,United States
Children	+ 1. Alice J. Thorn,   b. Jan 1856, ,,New York,United States   2. Orin Thorn,   b. Abt 1858, ,,New York,United States

Alice J. Thorn

1856 - 1929  (73 years)

Birth	Jan 1856	,,New York,United States
Died	27 Aug 1929	,Grand Traverse,Michigan,United States
Father	Minard Thorn,   b. May 1833, ,,New York,United States
Mother	Susan Pratt,   b. Jan 1833, ,,New York,United States
Married	Abt 1855	,,New York,United States
Family 1	Eugene W. Merrill,   b. Abt 1848, ,,Michigan,United States
Married	1879	,Grand Traverse,Michigan,United States
Children	1. Owen C. Merrill,   b. Aug 1880   2. Ruth M. Merrill,   b. Feb 1882
Family 2	Hilland S. Beach
Married	1886	,Grand Traverse,Michigan,United States

Orin Thorn

Abt 1858 - 1870  (12 years)

Birth	Abt 1858	,,New York,United States
Died	8 Mar 1870	,Grand Traverse,Michigan,United States
Father	Minard Thorn,   b. May 1833, ,,New York,United States
Mother	Susan Pratt,   b. Jan 1833, ,,New York,United States
Married	Abt 1855	,,New York,United States

• Name	Minard Thorn  [1]
  Birth	May 1833	,,New York,United States   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Death	20 Jan 1905	,Grand Traverse,Michigan,United States   [1]
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  Notes	From the Grand Traverse Co., Michigan Herald   Aug 1886   (Minard Thorn, husb of Susan Pratt, dau of Ebenezer Pratt, Jr.) The Local Forest Fires In common with many other portions of the northwest, the Grand Traverse region has suffered from the visitation of forest fires. The long dry spell, which has made the woods like a vast timber box, only waiting for a spark to burst into flames, rendered this inevitable. Still there is a great cause for thankfulness that as little damage has as yet been done in this section. Fires had been running in the woods for several weeks in all directions, and the air was filled with smoke to a very unpleasant degree. On Sunday a peculiarly hot, dry wind began to blow, and earth and air seemed in such a condition that fires burst out almost spontaneously. By Monday farmers and others began to have a desperate battle to keep the flames from their houses and property. The Elk Rapids stage driver came through with scorched garments, and reported that at Mitchell=s in east Bay it was a hand to hand fight to save the mill and houses from destruction. Monday evening word came from Mr. Thorn's, on the peninsula, that his property was in danger, and a call for volunteers sent assistance to him, which did good service in saving his house. Fires which had been burning east of Boardman lake began to creep nearer the village, and the sky was crimson all night long with their light. By Tuesday there was imminent danger. The air was filled with partly burned leaves that came sailing down into dried grass and tinder-like rubbish of back yards and alleys. Carelessly dropped cigar stubs or flying sparks started little smouldering fires on sidewalks and streets, which were quickly trampled out. The big hoses were brought out and attached to the hydrants and everything in reach of the water works was thoroughly wet down. A force of patrolmen were put on the streets and alleys whose duty it should be to keep keen watch over every sign of incipient fire. Toward evening Oakwood was in danger, and citizens began to turn out under the direction of the fire department to fight back the flames. Back fires were set and wagon loads of water barrels filled from the nearest hydrants and carried to the scene of action. Vigorous efforts checked the advance of the flames, but still the wind blew in fresh gusts, and strict watch was kept. Wednesday morning the wind had changed to the northwest, and though a [illegible] was kept out all day, it was hoped that imminent danger had passed. This morning the patter of rain in the morning light sent a thrill of joy through all beasts, but at the present writing the raid is over, the sun shining brightly and it is to be feared other dry, hot days are before us. It is impossible to gather in an account of losses; doubtless much damage has been done wherever there has been fire. A farmer named Hayes, in Homestead lost his barn and all its contents. Southeast of town, Mr. Goodrich met with heavy losses in hemlock timber, a large young orchard burned and other losses, all amounting to at least $1000. At Walton, Dr. McConkie had hard work to save his building and the town was seriously threatened. At Elk Rapids much uneasiness was felt, and a great quantity of wood on Torch Lake was burned. At Fife Lake the village was for a time in serious danger. That a speedy end may come to this state of affairs is the earnest prayer of all. Meanwhile vigilance is the price of safety. ARCHIE Jun 1889 Herald Correspondence M. Thorn is building a new kitchen. ARCHIE May 1889 Herald Correspondence M. Thorn has nearly completed his new cistern. List of Letters Jun 1886 Remaining four weeks unclaimed in Traverse City, Mich. postoffice. If not called for in four weeks will be sent to dead letter office. In calling for them say AAdvertised June 16.@ M. Baup, A. D. Brown, John Burnell, Ole Engler, A. Fox, John P. Haines, Benj. Howard, Missi Henrikson, A. W. Hill, John James, Wm. T. Langworthy, Mrs. Libbie Little, John Miller, Joanna L. Morrell, Editor Daily News, David Sanforth, A. W. Thomas, (J. M. Thorn.)  M. E. Haskell, P.M. [2]
  Person ID	I24787	Rgstrong Family genes. | Descendants of Ebenezer Pratt, I7152 and Noah Halladay, I8837, Descendants of Ebenezer Pratt, 1763-1805
  Last Modified	21 Feb 2014

  
  

  Family	Susan Pratt,   b. Jan 1833, ,,New York,United States d. 30 Mar 1904, Penninsula Township,Grand Traverse,Michigan,United States (Age 71 years)
  Marriage	Abt 1855	,,New York,United States
  	Family is in Adrian, Lenawee, MI in 1860. Children from that source. Her father is living with them. They are in Peninsula, Grand Traverse, MI in 1870. Alice is still at home but no Orin, so he may have died young. They own property and her husband is a farmer. In same place in 1880. And in 1900. In 1900 it says she is the mother of 2, 2 living, which is not correct. Orin died in 1870. [1]
  Children	+ 1. Alice J. Thorn,   b. Jan 1856, ,,New York,United States d. 27 Aug 1929, ,Grand Traverse,Michigan,United States (Age 73 years)   2. Orin Thorn,   b. Abt 1858, ,,New York,United States d. 8 Mar 1870, ,Grand Traverse,Michigan,United States (Age 12 years)
  Family ID	F8827	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	21 Feb 2014

  
  

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  [S991] Sharon Patton, "Descendants of Ebenezer Pratt"; genealogy descendant report to Russell Strong, [STREET ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Peoria, AZ, 25 Oct 2008; rich text format document held by Sharon Patton, Lansing, MI., 21 Feb 2014, p. 17, C:\Roots\History|Pratt|Ebenezer Pratt -Russell.rtf. (Reliability: 3).      21.  SUSAN4 PRATT (EBENEZER JR.3, EBENEZER2, UNKNOWN1) was born January 1833 in New York, and died March 30, 1904 in Peninsula, Grand Traverse Co., Michigan (Source: Grand Traverse Co., Michigan death records, Liber 2; Page 008, Grand Traverse co., Michigan death Index: Nov. 2007THORN, SUSAN 00-00-1904.).  She married MINARD THORN.  He was born May 1833 in New York, and died January 20, 1905 in Grand Traverse Co., Michigan. [S991] Sharon Patton, "Descendants of Ebenezer Pratt"; genealogy descendant report to Russell Strong, [STREET ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE,] Peoria, AZ, 25 Oct 2008; rich text format document held by Sharon Patton, Lansing, MI., 21 Feb 2014, p. 18-19, C:\Roots\History|Pratt|Ebenezer Pratt -Russell.rtf. (Reliability: 3).      21.  SUSAN4 PRATT (EBENEZER JR.3, EBENEZER2, UNKNOWN1) was born January 1833 in New York, and died March 30, 1904 in Peninsula, Grand Traverse Co., Michigan (Source: Grand Traverse Co., Michigan death records, Liber 2; Page 008, Grand Traverse co., Michigan death Index: Nov. 2007THORN, SUSAN 00-00-1904.).  She married MINARD THORN.  He was born May 1833 in New York, and died January 20, 1905 in Grand Traverse Co., Michigan.