Daniel Thurston, was an Officer during the American Revolution, Member of the Committee of Safety, and a member of the Committee drafting the Massachusetts State Constitution.
Background
Eldest son of Benjamin Thurston and Mary Gage, whose family had a history of military service in America dating back to MG Humphrey Atherton, he married first on 3 September 1741 Hannah Parker, second on 10 September 1761 Judith Gerrish, and third on 17 September 1767 Elizabeth Rolfe.
Career
Military and Political Colonel Thurston was a Captain of the Bradford Militia as early as 1765.
Membership
Multiple sources list him as a member of the Committee to Draft the Massachusetts State Constitution.
