Chairity Durston

Brief Life History of Chairity

Chairity Durston was born about 1717, in Crewkerne, Somerset, England, United Kingdom as the daughter of John Durston and Mrs Durston. She married Robert Furzer on 11 November 1744, in Crewkerne, Somerset, England. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 2 daughters. She died in 1785, in Crewkerne, Somerset, England, United Kingdom, at the age of 69, and was buried in Crewkerne, Somerset, England, United Kingdom.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Chairity? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Robert Furzer
1721–1796
Chairity Durston
1717–1785
Marriage: 11 November 1744
Ann Furzer
1745–1761
Robert Furzer
1754–1841
Charity Furzer
about 1757–
John Furzer
1748–
William Furzer
1751–1815

Sources (4)

  • Charrety Dusson, "England Marriages, 1538–1973"
  • Charrdy Dusson in entry for Robert Furze, "England, Somerset, Church Records, 1501-1999"
  • Charrdy Dusson in entry for Robert Furze, "England, Somerset, Church Records, 1501-1999"

Name Meaning

English (Somerset): habitational name from Durston in Somerset, from the Old English personal name Dēor + tūn ‘settlement, farmstead’.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.