Who was William Thompson?

William Thompson (1862–1866) was born in Copiah, Mississippi, United States and died in Copiah, Mississippi, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Becton Thompson 1862–1866

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 28 Jul 1862 · Copiah, Mississippi, United States

Died 19 Aug 1866 · Copiah, Mississippi, United States

Father William Oliver Thompson

Mother Mary Ann Elizabeth Thompson

Siblings Caleb M Thompson, Charles Oliver Thompson, Elija A Thompson, Florence Eveline Thompson, Henry Eugene Thompson, Mary Frances Thompson, Minnie Dosia Thompson, Robert Bob Stillman Thompson, Susie Thompson, Wyley W Thompson

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Oliver Thompson

Mary Ann Elizabeth Thompson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1862, William Becton Thompson entered the world in Copiah, Mississippi, United States, born to william oliver thompson and mary ann elizabeth thompson. William Becton Thompson passed away in 1866 in Copiah, Mississippi, United States.

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1862

Birth of William Becton Thompson in Copiah, Mississippi, United States

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1866

Death of William Becton Thompson in Copiah, Mississippi, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Thompson

This ancestor line traces from West Coker, Somerset, England (1595) to Copiah, Mississippi, United States (1862) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Thompson (1862–1866) was born in Copiah, Mississippi, United States and died in Copiah, Mississippi, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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.
: 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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