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Thrasher Last Name History & Origin
AddSummary
Recorded as Thrasher and Thresher, this is an English surname of great antiquity.
History
The surname Thrasher is occupational and originates from the Olde English word 'pryscere' meaning to beat or thrash, and used in a transferred sense to describe the action of removing the corn from the stalk. In medieval times and earlier, this was one of the most important of all agricultural occupations. It was said that a good thresher would save a crop which might otherwise be a failure, and hence could bring starvation to the local community. Occupational surnames were amongst the earliest to be created. Hower they did not usually become hereditary unless a son followed the father into the same line of business. This also helps to explain why the patronymic forms of surnames are sometimes more popular than the original spelliing, although not with this name. Indeed there does not seem to be a surviving patronymic. The earliest known recording is probably that of Robert le Thressher of Somerset. This was in the register known as 'Kirby's Quest' for the year 1273, and Richardus Thescher in the Poll Tax Rolls of Yorks in 1379.
Name Origin
The name is a derivative of the Old English words perscan, pryscan, meaning "to thresh," or occupationally a "thresher, " a grain thresher.
Spellings & Pronunciations
Spelling variations of this family name include Thrasher, Thresher, Trasher, Tresher, Treasure, Trescher, and many more.
Nationality & Ethnicity
English
Famous People named Thrasher
Buck Thrasher (1889–1938), American baseball player
Craig Thrasher (born 1970), American alpine skier
Edward L. Thrasher (1892–1971), American city councilor
Frederic Thrasher (1892–1962), American sociologist
Ivan Thrasher (1914–2011), Canadian politician
John Thrasher (1818–1899), American city founder
John E. Thrasher (born 1943), American politician
Joseph Thrasher, American football player and coach
Larry Thrasher (born 1959), American musician
Michael Thrasher, British academic
Neil Thrasher (born 1965), American country singer-songwriter
Richard Thrasher (1922–1993), Canadian politician
Steven Thrasher, British writer and editor
Sunny Besen Thrasher (born 1976), Canadian child actor
Virginia Thrasher (born 1997), American sports shooter
Early Thrashers
These are the earliest records we have of the Thrasher family.
William G Thrasher was born on March 7, 1819. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember William G Thrasher.
Elizabeth M Thrasher was born on September 11, 1829. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth M Thrasher.
Karen Thrasher was born on August 24, 1865, and died at age 113 years old in February 1979. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Karen Thrasher.
Charles Thrasher of Green Lake, Green Lake County, Wisconsin was born on November 20, 1871, and died at age 99 years old in January 1971.
May Thrasher of Madison, Lake County, Ohio was born on November 27, 1871, and died at age 103 years old in July 1975.
Harriet Thrasher of Hamlin, Monroe County, NY was born on September 14, 1872, and died at age 94 years old on January 15, 1967.
Eller Thrasher of Tucumcari, Quay County, New Mexico was born on November 11, 1872, and died at age 98 years old in February 1971.
John Thrasher was born on October 16, 1872, and died at age 83 years old in January 1956. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Thrasher.
Henrietta Thrasher of Florida was born on December 7, 1873, and died at age 90 years old in February 1964.
Carlton Thrasher of Trenton, Burlington County, NJ was born on October 8, 1873, and died at age 95 years old in June 1969.
Thrasher Family Members
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Gatewood Thrasher
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Lula Thrasher
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Marcia Thrasher
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Mason Thrasher
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Meretta Thrasher
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Mollie Thrasher
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Nell Thrasher
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Oatley Thrasher
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Oren Thrasher
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Paula Thrasher
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Preston Thrasher
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Reed Thrasher
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Roland Thrasher
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Ruthie Thrasher
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Steven Thrasher
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Thais Thrasher
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Travis Thrasher
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Venessia Thrasher
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Vista Thrasher
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Zelma Thrasher
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Zona Thrasher
Surnames: Thoursie - Tiberend
Thrasher Family Photos
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Nikki Thrasher Obit
High school senior charged in girl's death
Douglas County authorities say a 19-year-old Roseburg girl was killed because she knew too much about a burglary case. An 18-year-old senior at Roseburg High School, Kyle Hedquist, was charged Wednesday with murdering Nikki Thrasher. Hedquist, a former Explorer Scout who once dreamed of becoming a police officer, was being held without bail
Thrasher's body was found Sunday along a road near Roseburg. She had been shot in the head execution-style. Investigators believe Thrasher learned of Hedquist's involvement in the burglary of a Springfield home and he was afraid she would say something. Police also believe Hedquist was involved in the armed robbery of a Roseburg pizza parlor on October 9, 1994.
- The Statesman Journal, December 2, 1994, a Friday, on page 28.
Douglas County authorities say a 19-year-old Roseburg girl was killed because she knew too much about a burglary case. An 18-year-old senior at Roseburg High School, Kyle Hedquist, was charged Wednesday with murdering Nikki Thrasher. Hedquist, a former Explorer Scout who once dreamed of becoming a police officer, was being held without bail
Thrasher's body was found Sunday along a road near Roseburg. She had been shot in the head execution-style. Investigators believe Thrasher learned of Hedquist's involvement in the burglary of a Springfield home and he was afraid she would say something. Police also believe Hedquist was involved in the armed robbery of a Roseburg pizza parlor on October 9, 1994.
- The Statesman Journal, December 2, 1994, a Friday, on page 28.
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WWII Veteran Wendell Thrasher
Took Uncle Wendell to Florida to visit niece Sandy Penny. Pictured are Thomas Dean Thrasher and Angie Standridge Searcy
Thrasher Mill Explosion 1913
Thrasher Mill Explosion 071813 pictures are Dora Borghnini, Wood McDonald. Percy Thrasher, Hebry Gay Thrasher
Thomas Dean Thrasher and Mom
Thomas Dean Thrasher and mother Virginia Nadine Cheatham. Father is Dean Thrasher, previous police chief of Flint ,al (deceased 1994). Grandparents Percy and Gracie Thrasher (previous mayor of Flint Al
Patridge High School Basketball - 1934
Nine High School Basket Ball players and two coaches. 1934 Partridge High School, Partridge, Reno County, Kansas, USA. Picture provided by Glen Love and he has identified those in the picture: L-t0R, J. B. Garrison Principal, Verl Stiggins, Jack Ricksecker, Pat Haskard, Paul Showwalter, Bob Perkins, Lee Thrasher, Hensley Hill, Glen Love, Galen Perkins, Coach Vernon Brickey.
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This photo was found in my grandmothers belongings. It looks to be a rite of passage in some way. Maybe a wedding, although the gentleman looks quite young. Maybe a graduation since they are holding some sort of certificate. If anyone has any idea please contact me at [contact link]
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This photo was found in my grandmothers belongings. We assume this photo is of someone in her family, but I've been unable to locate anyone who knows. I'm hoping this site will help me find out who these people are. My grandmothers name was (Laura) Jane Thrasher Perry Coe Smith. Born 1892 in Goodman, McDonald, Missouri to J. Lewis Thrasher and Rachel Kinslow Thrasher. I have passed the picture to known members of the Thrasher family and have had no luck. I'm hoping one of you will know.
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This photo was found in my grandmothers belongings. We assume this photo is of someone in her family, but I've been unable to locate anyone who knows. I'm hoping this site will help me find out who these people are. My grandmothers name was (Laura) Jane Thrasher Perry Coe Smith. Born 1892 in Goodman, McDonald, Missouri to J. Lewis Thrasher and Rachel Kinslow Thrasher. I have passed the picture to known members of the Thrasher family and have had no luck. I'm hoping one of you will know.
Thrasher Mill Explosion
This is a saw mill owned by Gay Thrasher in which he was killed. Henry Gay Thrasher was born March 20, 1860 and died July 18, 1913 when a steam boiler exploded in his saw mill and killed him.
William and Elizabeth
This is Dr. William Green Thrasher and his wife Elizabeth Malinda Morrison Thrasher. The picture isn't that great but it seems to be the only picture anyone has of them.
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Thrasher Family
The man on the left is Dr. William Green Thrasher,3/07/1819 to 03/08/1908. The man in the middle holding the children is Rev. George Washington Thrasher, 06/22/1849, son of William. The man on the end is William Oliver Thrasher, 04/13/1851 to 08/29/1929, son of William. The rest of the people haven't been identified.
THE REAL Sarah Jane
Born in 1823 in Cheviot hamilton Co. 4th child of Charles Thrasher 1795-1863 born West Haven CT. and Malinda Hicks 1799-1838 born in New York state? Sarah Jane married James Miller Woodward in Cincinati Ohio 1841. Sarah Jane died in 1909 at the home of one of her sons? in Vernon Indiana.
Sarah Jane Thrasher Woodward
Sarah Jane born in Green?Twp Hamilton Co. Ohio 1823, married 1841 to James MIller Woodward, died in Vernon Indiana 1909. daughter of Charles and Malinda Thrasher.
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Updated Thrasher Biographies
Susan Denise Thrasher of Humble, Texas United States was born on December 28, 1953 in Jennings, LA, and died at age 62 years old in 2015 in Humble, TX.
Marion Thrasher of Texhoma, Texas County, OK was born on July 22, 1919, and died at age 85 years old on April 3, 2005 at Family Home in Texhoma. Marion Thrasher was buried on April 6, 2005 at Texhoma Cemetary in Texhoma, Sherman County, Texas United States.
Nikki Ranee Thrasher was buried in Willamette National Cemetery because her father, Bruce Douglas Thrasher, was a Marine in the Vietnam War. She had three brothers.
She was shot in the head because a senior at her high school thought she knew about a home burglary that he had committed. He shot her to keep her quiet. SeeNikki Thrasher Obit.
The high school senior, Kyle Hedquist, was an Explorer Scout and an aspiring police officer. In 1995, he was convicted of Nikki's murder and was sentenced to a life sentence without parole. In April of 2022, Oregon Governor Kate Brown granted him clemency.
James Thrasher was born on April 1, 1928, and died at age 29 years old in March 1958. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Thrasher.
James M Thrasher of Citronelle, Mobile County, AL was born on October 6, 1937, and died at age 73 years old on February 28, 2011.
Irene (Frugé) Thrasher of Clarence, Louisiana United States was born on September 21, 1928 in Jennings, Jefferson Davis Parish County. She was in a relationship with Ira Windford Thrasher, and had children Paul Dwayne Thrasher, Phyllis Raye Thrasher, and Susan Thrasher. Irene Thrasher died at age 73 years old on July 31, 2002 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish County, and was buried on August 2, 2002 in Weston, Jackson Parish County.
Phyilis Raye Thrasher of San Antonio, Texas United States was born on December 8, 1952 in Jennings, Jefferson Davis Parish County, LA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Phyllis Raye Thrasher.
Paul Dwayne Thrasher of Laredo, Texas United States was born on August 11, 1951 in Jennings, Jefferson Davis Parish County, LA, and died at age 70 years old on February 17, 2022 in Laredo, Webb County, TX. Paul Thrasher was buried in Weston, Jackson Parish County, LA.
Ira Windford Thrasher of Clarence, Louisiana United States was born on November 1, 1928 in Transylvania, East Carroll Parish County, and died at age 74 years old on July 19, 2003 in Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish County. Ira Thrasher was buried on July 21, 2003 in Weston, Jackson Parish County.
Marion Durwood Thrasher of Houston, Harris County, Texas was born on November 16, 1923, and died at age 86 years old on November 22, 2009.
Marion Thrasher of Malvern, Hot Spring County, Arkansas was born on June 7, 1920, and died at age 58 years old in October 1978.
Shepherd Thrasher of Montgomery, Montgomery County, AL was born on May 31, 1921, and died at age 73 years old on January 5, 1995.
Willis A Thrasher of Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama was born on May 10, 1917, and died at age 59 years old in December 1976.
Willis H Thrasher of Riverside, Riverside County, California was born on June 29, 1901, and died at age 70 years old in September 1971.
Ralph D Thrasher of Longview, Gregg County, TX was born on August 26, 1913, and died at age 79 years old on September 30, 1992.
Ralph C Thrasher of Painesville, Lake County, OH was born on September 21, 1917, and died at age 86 years old on April 5, 2004.
Bervin M Thrasher of Altoona, Etowah County, AL was born on November 25, 1921, and died at age 74 years old on June 12, 1996.
Alden Bowler Thrasher of Keene, Cheshire County, NH was born on December 1, 1923, and died at age 84 years old on November 14, 2008.
Olon W Thrasher of Red Bay, Franklin County, AL was born on May 7, 1923, and died at age 86 years old on June 7, 2009.
Popular Thrasher Biographies
Nikki Ranee Thrasher was buried in Willamette National Cemetery because her father, Bruce Douglas Thrasher, was a Marine in the Vietnam War. She had three brothers.
She was shot in the head because a senior at her high school thought she knew about a home burglary that he had committed. He shot her to keep her quiet. SeeNikki Thrasher Obit.
The high school senior, Kyle Hedquist, was an Explorer Scout and an aspiring police officer. In 1995, he was convicted of Nikki's murder and was sentenced to a life sentence without parole. In April of 2022, Oregon Governor Kate Brown granted him clemency.
Phyilis Raye Thrasher of San Antonio, Texas United States was born on December 8, 1952 in Jennings, Jefferson Davis Parish County, LA. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Phyllis Raye Thrasher.
Gerhart Thrasher was born on December 3, 1928, and died at age 48 years old in November 1977. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gerhart Thrasher.
Albert Neal Thrasher of Fouke, Miller County, Texas was born on May 14, 1923, and died at age 84 years old on December 7, 2007.
John C Thrasher of Birmingham, Jefferson County, AL was born on October 5, 1920, and died at age 74 years old in August 1995. John Thrasher was buried in 1995 at Birmingham, AL, USA in Birmingham.
Hershel Thrasher of Bow, Kentucky was born on November 1, 1924. Hershel Thrasher was married to Bessie Lorene Groce Thrasher, and died at age 59 years old circa December 25, 1983.
Emelda M Thrasher of Gulfport, Harrison County, MS was born on May 14, 1937, and died at age 73 years old on December 4, 2010.
Wilma (Thrasher) Curry was born in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Wilma (Thrasher) Curry.
Andrea J Thrasher of Harris County, TX was born circa 1953. Andrea Thrasher was married to Clyde C. Thrasher on November 12, 1971 in Harris County, TX and they separated on February 5, 1980. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Andrea J. (Whelan) Thrasher.
Irene (Frugé) Thrasher of Clarence, Louisiana United States was born on September 21, 1928 in Jennings, Jefferson Davis Parish County. She was in a relationship with Ira Windford Thrasher, and had children Paul Dwayne Thrasher, Phyllis Raye Thrasher, and Susan Thrasher. Irene Thrasher died at age 73 years old on July 31, 2002 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish County, and was buried on August 2, 2002 in Weston, Jackson Parish County.
Clyde C Thrasher of Harris County, TX was born circa 1951. Clyde Thrasher was married to Andrea J. (Whelan) Thrasher on November 12, 1971 in Harris County, TX and they separated on February 5, 1980. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Clyde C. Thrasher.
Ira Windford Thrasher of Clarence, Louisiana United States was born on November 1, 1928 in Transylvania, East Carroll Parish County, and died at age 74 years old on July 19, 2003 in Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish County. Ira Thrasher was buried on July 21, 2003 in Weston, Jackson Parish County.
James M Thrasher of Citronelle, Mobile County, AL was born on October 6, 1937, and died at age 73 years old on February 28, 2011.
Mildred P Thrasher of marshfield, webster County, Missouri us was born on October 11, 1933 in Illinois United States, and died at age 69 years old on May 13, 2003 at St. John's Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Greene County, MO. Mildred Thrasher was buried on May 17, 2003 in Marshfield, Webster County.
Royal L Thrasher of Fair Grove, Greene County, MO was born on March 14, 1928, and died at age 69 years old on July 31, 1997.
Thrasher Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Thrasher family member is 72.0 years old according to our database of 4,808 people with the last name Thrasher that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Thrashers
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Karen Thrasher was born on August 24, 1865, and died at age 113 years old in February 1979. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Karen Thrasher.
William A Thrasher of Jonesboro, Craighead County, AR was born on March 27, 1880, and died at age 111 years old in March 1991.
Sarah L Thrasher of Paris, Lamar County, TX was born on January 16, 1883, and died at age 109 years old in October 1992.
Anne N Thrasher of Washington, District of Columbia County, DC was born on October 7, 1894, and died at age 105 years old on July 31, 2000.
Rayfield Thrasher of Pike Road, Montgomery County, AL was born on September 4, 1893, and died at age 105 years old on February 7, 1999.
Bessie K Thrasher of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL was born on March 31, 1898, and died at age 104 years old on January 30, 2003.
Pearl Thrasher of Statham, Barrow County, GA was born on October 1, 1888, and died at age 103 years old on April 6, 1992.
Gladys Thrasher of Bradenton, Manatee County, FL was born on July 4, 1897, and died at age 103 years old on February 24, 2001.
May Thrasher of Madison, Lake County, Ohio was born on November 27, 1871, and died at age 103 years old in July 1975.
Mattie Thrasher of Fresno, Fresno County, California was born on September 18, 1883, and died at age 102 years old in May 1986.
Octavy O Thrasher of Attalla, Etowah County, AL was born on September 18, 1890, and died at age 102 years old on July 23, 1993.
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Born, Feb. 13, 1995 at New Haven CT.
Death, Jul. 1,1863 at Pike IL.
The first wife of Charles Thrasher:
Melinda Hicks
Born, May 12 , 1799 Place of birth not listed.
Death, July 3, 1838 Cincinnati Ohio.
Children:
1 - Nelson, Oct. 17,1816
2 - Elizabeth, Mar. 23, 1818
3 - Lucy, May 16, 1822
4 - Sarah Jane, Nov. 9, 1823
5 - Mary, Mar. 26, 1825 to Nov. 3, 1826
6 - Charles Jr., Jun. 28, 1826
7 - George , Dec., 27, 1827
8 - Adaline, Jan. 14, 1830
9 - Martha, Mar. 30, 1831
10 - James, Apr. 28, 1834 to Jun. 22, 1922
(my great-grandfather)
11- Ermaline Malinda, May, 2 1837 to Sept. 17 1840
The second wife or Charles Thrasher:
Rebeca Mahew - ??? ??, ???? to May. 30 1840
Wedding date - Mar. 8, 1830
Child:
1 - Rebeca, Mar. 18, 1840 to May. 30 1840
The third wife or Charles Thrasher:
Margaret Rigney - Abt Jun. 7, 1806 to Jan. 1, 1885
Wedding - Sept. 13, 1840
Children:
1 - Matilda, Jun. 8, 1841
2 - Amzi, Apr. 4, 1844
3 - Benjamin, Apr. 26, 1846
The information was found in a Bible given to Nancy
the wife of James by Charles Thrasher