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Capt John Thompson 1707–1759

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Capt Thompson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 18 Aug 1707 · Mansfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Died 7 Jul 1759 · Mansfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Father Henry Thompson (1684–1735)
Mother Elizabeth Hammel (1686–1759)
Spouse Elizabeth K Staples
Children Abigail Thompson, Amos Thompson, Daniel Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson, Henry Thompson, Rachel Thompson, Rebecca Thompson, Staples T Thompson, Uriah Thompson

Researchers connected through Capt Thompson 1707–1759

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Biography

In 1707, Capt John Thompson entered the world in Mansfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States, born to henry thompson and elizabeth lysbeth janse van hammel. Capt John Thompson married elizabeth k staples, and had children including abigail thompson, amos thompson, daniel thompson, elizabeth thompson, henry thompson, rachel thompson, rebecca thompson, staples t thompson, uriah thompson. Capt John Thompson passed away in 1759 in Mansfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Marriage Records New Jersey, U.S., Marriage Records, 1683-1802

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1707
Birth of Capt John Thompson in Mansfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Birth
1730
Capt John Thompson was married in New Jersey, United States
Marriage
1759
Death of Capt John Thompson in Mansfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Capt Thompson

This ancestor line traces from of Kasteel Kenenburch, Schipluiden, Zuid Holland, Netherlands (1480) to Mansfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States (1707) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Capt Thompson (1707–1759) was born in Mansfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States and died in Mansfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Capt in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Capt Thompson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Capt John Thompson PTP
1707–1759
Mansfield, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
Parents
Henry Thompson PTP
1684–1735
Brighouse, Yorkshire, England
Elizabeth Lysbeth Janse Van Hammel PTP
1686–1759
Kingston, Ulster, American Colonies, New York, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Capt Thompson's Descendants

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Capt John Thompson PTP 1707–1759
  1. 1. Henry Thompson PTP 1684–1735 m. Elizabeth Lysbeth Janse Van Hammel PTP 1686–1759