FOURTH GENERATION

135. Isaac Thorne was born on 13 Dec 1752 in Nine Partners, Dutchess Co, NY. He died on 20 Feb 1829 in Nine Partners, Dutchess Co, NY. It was this ISAAC THORNE that would build the successful store at Mechanic.

In 1795, he was a member of the committee of Friends which purchased the Mabbett property and converted the building into a boarding school. This famous instititution opened in 1796; among its best know pupils were James Mott and Lucretia Coffin, who married and became leaders in Philadelphia in movements for women's rights and the abolition of slavery (Dutchess Co. Historical Society Year Book, v 20, page 25).

Isaac's will was executed Jun 6, 1828 and proved Feb 24, 1829 in the Town of Washington, Dutchess County, NY. While mentioning numerous relatives, brothers, nephews and nieces, it does not mention children or grandchildren. According to family records he and his wife had no children.

He was married to Anna Titus (daughter of Stephen Titus and Sarah Mott) on 26 Nov 1772 in Nine Partners Friends (Quaker) Monthly Meeting. Anna Titus was born on 12 Dec 1754. BD calculated. She died on 6 Jul 1826.