Alvin
Perry Thurston
(1886-1963)
Alvin Perry Thurston was born on Nov. 6, 1886 in Mt. Pleasant, Westmoreland County, PA, the son of Charles and Emma (Minerd) Thurston.
In September 1906, Alvin married Pearl A. (?). They had no children.
Alvin was a glass worker. They resided at 100 Bridgeport Street in Mt. Pleasant, and attended the Trinity Lutheran Church.
Old view of Mt. Pleasant's Upper Main Street
In September 1931, for their silver wedding
anniversary, the Thurstons threw an 'informal reception' at their home. "A
very enjoyable evening was spent," said the Mt. Pleasant Journal,
"followed by a delicious lunch served at a late hour. The guests were
received as they entered by Mr. and Mrs. Thurston. The rooms were attractively
decorated with Autumn leaves and flowers."
On May 21, 1963, Alvin became ill and was rushed to Frick Community Hospital in town. There, four hours later, he died. He was buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Pearl outlived her husband, but her fate is unknown.
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