Who was Lucy Tompkins?

Lucy Tompkins (1837–1930) was born in Albemarle County, Virginia, USA and died in Buckingham, Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Lucy in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 12 generations of this lineage.

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Lucy Tompkins 1837–1930

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 03 Sep 1837 · Albemarle County, Virginia, USA

Died 1 Jul 1930 · Buckingham, Virginia, USA

Father Dr Samuel Waddy Tompkins

Mother Sarah Elizabeth Gilmer

Siblings Elizabeth Tompkins, George William Tompkins The Honorable Judge, Junius B Tompkins, Virginia Jane Tompkins

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Immediate Family

Parents

Dr Samuel Waddy Tompkins

Sarah Elizabeth Gilmer

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1837, Lucy Tompkins entered the world in Albemarle County, Virginia, USA, born to dr samuel waddy tompkins and sarah elizabeth gilmer. Lucy Tompkins passed away in 1930 in Buckingham, Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1837

Birth of Lucy Tompkins in Albemarle County, Virginia, USA

Birth

1930

Death of Lucy Tompkins in Buckingham, Virginia, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lucy Tompkins

This ancestor line traces from Mannington, Norfolk, England (1410) to Albemarle County, Virginia, USA (1837) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Lucy Tompkins (1837–1930) was born in Albemarle County, Virginia, USA and died in Buckingham, Virginia, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Lucy 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 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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