Thompson families as documented in the thompson family magazine researched, edited and published by beverly m. Of the five families which are the subject of this study, the thompson family are the most difficult to trace to their early origins, except to say that they probably originated in scotland. Gordon thompson 181892, son of john thompson and isabelle anderson, was born in giles county, virginia. The town of thompson is located in windham county in the northernmost part of the state and borders on massachusetts to its north and rhode island to its east. When i discovered that my family was connected to the shipbuilding thompson family of sunderland, county durham, england, i decided to learn everything i could about this family, and all other families that were connected to them in any way. Along with 70% of thomson corporation, woodbridge also owns a 40% stake in ctvglobemedia, which now owns the globe and mail daily newspaper in toronto and ctv, canadas largest commercial tv network. Thompson connecticut history a cthumanities project. History of alabama and dictionary of alabama biography chicago, 1921. This was about 15% of all the recorded thompson s in the usa. The earliest known ancestor, john thompson i 16361710, son of william and martha thompson, was born in surry county. The paperback of the complete family history biographies, part one.
I probably should have realized id gone too far when my own children, my own. I am in possesion ofbook i would like to get to the proper family. The thomson family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. This surname is in the top 162,000 names in the us census from 2010. Explore thompson genealogy and family history in the worlds largest family tree. Frost, of stoneham, for two years, again resuming market gardening on the homestead until 1890, when he bought his fathers lease of the place. Our work centers on the wellbeing of children and their families.
Tony burroughs, an internationally known genealogist, and black history expert has identified six steps to follow when tracing your african american roots. The book is a historical resource and as well provides a glimpse into the lives of an africanamerican family from slavery to emancipation, through to the. The thompson family included in history and genealogy of the families of. There are 664644 thompson records listed in the 2010 us census, and it is the number 23 ranked name. There are several other possible matches, which should be evaluated by test upgrades and by the submission of. At thompson, we do whatever it takes to help strengthen children, families, and communities. This section makes it possible to view all the biographies currently available for the thompson family surname. The first chapter im not sure when this whole ancestry thing became an obsession. Once in a while on sundays wed go up the creek snake hunting. I probably should have realized id gone too far when my own children, my own wife, got sick and tired of hearing me tell dinnertable stories about my ancestors. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
A combination of genealogy and entertaining tales from the family life of kentuckians, nick and dan thompson. A sketch of the history of the thompson family, from the time of their settlement in this country to the present time, 1860 edition of 50 copies. There are several other possible matches, which should be evaluated by test upgrades and by the submission of pedigrees to our patriarchs page. Please keep in mind that this is a list of only the primary biography surnames. Coat of arms database family trees and family histories 67 history 18 libraries, museums, archives. Richard thompson gives a metaphorical explanation for family, stating that the album is like an enormous cardigan with eight holes for heads that you knit everyone into, telling mojo that its fun to do. When i discovered that my family was connected to the shipbuilding thompson family of sunderland, county durham, england, i decided to learn everything i could about this family. The name is patronymic meaning son of tom or thomas. A brief genealogy of the armstrongs from the united kingdom to america thompson, mr marc d on. Of the five families which are the subject of this study, the thompson family are the most difficult to trace to their early origins, except to say that they probably originated in. He married sarah freebourne 16401696, daughter of john freebourne, in 1657 in surry co.
In 1840 there were 1,392 thompson families living in new york. Another 3 words 10 lines of text covering the years 1668, 1614, 1681, 1661, 1679, 1625, 1683, 1663, 1673, 1683, 1659, 1700, 1639, 1701, 1689, 1690, 1695, 1698, 1701, 1693 and are included under the topic early thompson history in all our. History of the thompson family of england and new york. Scottish thomsons were found primarily around the edinburgh area and the west marches on the borders. I had some kind of midlife crisis early and was having a real hard time with personal stuff. Thompson family tree and thompson genealogy records. New book sheds light on black history in aiken county news. Scottish thomsons were found primarily around the edinburgh area and the west. Untold stories of the past 18301960 is the first of. The book begins with a sketch of richard thompson 17851857 of bryan. Kinfolks across the river is an eclectic mix of genealogy and history about the thompson family of south georgia. Thompson family trees, crests, genealogy, dna, more. Early history of the thompson family this web page shows only a small excerpt of our thompson research.
The thompson family like many others has many branches and many different families with which we commune with for these are the branches that make the tree. Kathryn blevins carter the thompson family of virginia and north carolina. Cain, harper, and thompson family history book, 1981. Yorkshire had the highest population of thompson families in 1891. When it comes families and genealogy research, its important to remember that different people may have different information. New york had the highest population of thompson families in 1840.
Family was conceived by teddy thompson when, after he lost his recording contract with verve records and came to the end of a serious relationship, he approached his musical family members to contribute to an all thompson album. If you are in a position to donate to the group fund please do. Thompson family crest scotland family crest symbols, family crest. Every family has a different history, and every document you discover about your thompson ancestors will help paint a picture that can be shared with your relatives. The earliest known ancestor, john thompson i 16361710, son of william and martha thompson, was born in surry county, virginia. Coat of arms database family trees and family histories 67 history 18 libraries, museums. The thompson family 1 the thompson family a search into history compiled by edward thompson 18791970 written in 1964 o returning to england after almost thirty. Clifford samuel thompson 21 apr 1902 north burgess, lanark, ontario, canada 23 dec 1976 managed by david nikkel last edited 15 feb 2020. From the bowels of the skillet community of salley, south carolina, this book. There are 5000 profiles for the thompson family on. Fulcher published 1976 its a very thick book with much history and many documents.
The best matches in the thompson family so far are discussed below. Thompson wrote a monthly genealogy column for atlantic avenue magazine and currently pens a monthly genealogy and fitness blog at marc is a member of the association of professional genealogists, founder of a pennsylvania genealogy society and was the county coordinator of the usgenweb chatham co, ga site. Family history books at tippecanoe county historical association. It was established in 1989 following a merger between international thomson organisation ltd. By sharing a positive thought you add happiness to the lives of those.
Thompson is of celtic origin and is especially popular in england and wales but also in. Thomson coat of arms thomson family crest the associated arms for this. Another 3 words 10 lines of text covering the years 1668, 1614, 1681, 1661, 1679. Thompson family history telling the story straight, no. The thomson corporation was one of the worlds largest information companies. Crests, heraldry vintage book plate colorful crests, shields, heraldry, family. Curry will have a book signing for thompson family. I had high hopes that a recent visit to charleston, s. Growing up on the creek was an adventure ill always remember. House of names thompson family coat of arms source. Guide to the bensonthompson family papers, 18031936. Thompson family papers collection 654 2 the historical society of pennsylvania background note jonah thompson, the patriarch of the thompson family, was born in 1702 in england to. Family was released on cd, vinyl, and as a digital download.
Family was conceived by teddy thompson when, after he lost his recording contract with verve records and came to the end of a serious relationship, he approached his musical. The thomson family controlled the thomson corporation through a family owned entity, the woodbridge company, based in toronto. Oklahoma history center family tree family histories. Frost, of stoneham, for two years, again resuming market gardening on the homestead until 1890, when he bought. The book begins with a sketch of richard thompson 17851857 of bryan and tattnall county. The most thompson families were found in the usa in 1880. Elton arthur thompson 20 feb 1898 livermore, androscoggin, maine, united states 09 nov 1950. The most thomson families were found in and scotland in 1841and scotland in. The thompson family of virginia and north carolina. Thompson reprint of 1865 edition published by the poughkeepsie telegraph steam press. The thompson family 1 the thompson family a search into history compiled by edward thompson 18791970 written in 1964 o returning to england after almost thirty years abroad, the only relatives left were. The most thomson families were found in and scotland in 1841and scotland in 1851and scotland in 1861and scotland in 1871and scotland in 1881and scotland in 1891and scotland in 1901. The paperback of the russell thompson family history. Youll find individual guest books on the page with each announcement.
New book sheds light on black history in aiken county. The work of the genealogist is to trace ancestral lines, and to connect one generation withanother during a succession of years, to gather items ofinterest in connection with each family, and. Thompson family members reunion, gathering and event notifications. In addition, a short family history is preserved in the digital family history book at. Thompson name meaning, family history, family crest. This was about 18% of all the recorded thompson s in the uk. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen. Treat your search for your africanamerican roots just as you would any other genealogical research project.
Thompson is of celtic origin and is especially popular in england and wales but also in ireland and scotland. The thompson family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. All rights to the thompson family magazine are retained by the decedents of beverly m. Scotch covenanters who came from scotland to ireland, and thence. T2 and t8 share a common ancestor in a scotsirish thompson family. The name thompson first found in cumberland,where the family held a family seat from ancient times. Nothing is worse than the crushing blow of dashed expectations, especially when it comes to ancestral research. Taken from the cheltenham cemetery where it had stood for 99 years, and then the journey to its new resting place at the balaklava cemetery, october 28, 2017. In 1891 there were 17,300 thompson families living in yorkshire. The thompson family untold stories from the past delivers an interesting and entertaining account of ones journey into family history that began with shared stories and a yearn to know more. Thompson history of idaho, the gem of the mountains source. Nov 18, 2019 treat your search for your africanamerican roots just as you would any other genealogical research project. Founded in 1886 as an orphanage, thompson is a nonprofit organization operating across the carolinas, each providing comprehensive education, treatment, and care for children birth to.
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