Who was Charles Thompson?

Charles Thompson (1874–1951) was born in Hazlehurst, Copiah, Mississippi, United States and died in Devine, Medina County, Texas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Charles Oliver Thompson 1874–1951

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 7 Aug 1874 · Hazlehurst, Copiah, Mississippi, United States

Died 6 May 1951 · Devine, Medina County, Texas, USA

Father William Oliver Billy Thompson

Mother Mary Ann Belinda Mullen

Siblings Caleb Marshall Thompson, Elija A Thompson, Eliza Ann Thompson, Florence Eveline Thompson, Henry Eugene Thompson, Mary Frances Thompson, Minnie Dosia Thompson, Robert Stillman Thompson, Susie Dasie Thompson, Wiley May Thompson, Wiley Mayes Thompson, William Becton Thompson

Records

1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Oliver Billy Thompson

Mary Ann Belinda Mullen

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1874, Charles Oliver Thompson entered the world in Hazlehurst, Copiah, Mississippi, United States, born to william oliver billy thompson and mary ann belinda mullen. In 1880, Charles Oliver Thompson resided in Navarro, Texas, USA. In 1900, Charles Oliver Thompson resided in Justice Precinct 1, Navarro, Texas, USA. Charles Oliver Thompson passed away in 1951 in Devine, Medina County, Texas, USA.

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Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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Census 1910 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1874

Birth of Charles Oliver Thompson in Hazlehurst, Copiah, Mississippi, United States

Birth

1880

Charles Oliver Thompson resided here in Navarro, Texas, USA

Residence

1900

Charles Oliver Thompson resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Navarro, Texas, USA

Residence

1910

Charles Oliver Thompson resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Navarro, Texas, USA

Residence

1951

Death of Charles Oliver Thompson in Devine, Medina County, Texas, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Charles Thompson

This ancestor line traces from West Coker, Somerset, England (1595) to Hazlehurst, Copiah, Mississippi, United States (1874) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Charles Thompson (1874–1951) was born in Hazlehurst, Copiah, Mississippi, United States and died in Devine, Medina County, Texas, USA. 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 Charles 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 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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