John R. Thurman

Biography

John R. Thurman was born in 1814 and passed away in 1854, leaving behind a legacy in his community. Though details of his life remain limited, his final resting place at Oakwood Cemetery reflects the respect afforded to him by those who knew him.

His forty years of life were lived during a formative period in American history, and he remains remembered as part of the fabric of his local community.