Who was Sherman thompson?

Sherman thompson (1927–1987) was born in Overton Co Tn and died in Michigan. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sherman Lyndon thompson 1927–1987

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

Born 5 Jan 1927 · Overton Co Tn

Died 21 Sep 1987 · Michigan

Father James Elmer Thompson

Mother Annie D Dale

Spouse Ivette Thompson

Children Jerry Thompson, Sandy Wegzyn

Siblings Bessie Thompson, Clifton Thompson, Freeman Thompson, Marcella Thompson, Mary Low Thompson, Norma Jean Thompson, Ruby Thompson, Trudy Zilpha Thompson, Veechel Thompson, Viola Thompson

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1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census U.S., Social Security Applications and … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … Michigan, Marriage Records Michigan, Deaths U.S., Social Security Death Index, …

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Biography

In 1927, Sherman Lyndon thompson entered the world in Overton Co Tn, born to james elmer thompson and annie d dale. In 1930, Sherman Lyndon thompson resided in District 3, Overton, Tennessee. In 1935, Sherman Lyndon thompson resided in Rural, Overton, Tennessee. Sherman Lyndon thompson married ivette thompson, and had children including jerry thompson, sandy wegzyn. Sherman Lyndon thompson passed away in 1987 in Michigan.

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Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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Marriage Records Michigan, Marriage Records
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Record Michigan, Deaths
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Record U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current

Life Timeline

1927

Birth of Sherman Lyndon thompson in Overton Co Tn

Birth

1930

Sherman Lyndon thompson resided here in District 3, Overton, Tennessee

Residence

1935

Sherman Lyndon thompson resided here in Rural, Overton, Tennessee

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1940

Sherman Lyndon thompson resided here in 3rd Civil District, Overton, Tennessee, USA

Residence

1987

Death of Sherman Lyndon thompson in Oakland County, Michigan, USA

Death

1987

Death of Sherman Lyndon thompson in Michigan

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sherman thompson

This ancestor line traces from Courtenay, Loiret, Centre, France (1013) to Hilham, Overton, Tennessee, United States (1849) across 24 generations.

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: Sherman thompson (1927–1987) was born in Overton Co Tn and died in Michigan. 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 Sherman 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 24 generations of this lineage geographically.
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