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John Thompson 1790–1859

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Birth Date: January 31, 1790

Birth Location: Williamsburg Co., South Carolina, USA

Death Date: February 9, 1859

Death Location: Dallas County, Iowa, USA

Father:

Mother:

Spouse(s): Susan Pursley

Children: Jacob Thompson, Susan Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson, Mary Thompson

The story of John Thompson began in 1790 in Williamsburg Co., South Carolina, USA. John Thompson married Susan Pursley, and had children including Elizabeth Thompson, Isaac Thompson, Jacob Russell Thompson, Mary Thompson, Susan Thompson. John Thompson passed away in 1859 in Dallas County, Iowa, USA.

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Why This Is a Public Tree Person

This person was detected across multiple family trees uploaded by different tree owners in the YourRoots network. Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate matching based on name, birth/death dates and locations, and parents/descendants matching.

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouse(s)

Children

Biography

Early Life

The story of John Thompson began in 1790 in Williamsburg Co., South Carolina, USA.

Family

John Thompson married Susan Pursley, and had children including Elizabeth Thompson, Isaac Thompson, Jacob Russell Thompson, Mary Thompson, Susan Thompson.

Later Years

John Thompson passed away in 1859 in Dallas County, Iowa, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993
  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
  3. 3
    Burial Records Iowa Gravestones Index
  4. 4
    Family Tree Ancestry Family Trees
  5. 5
    Marriage Records Web: Indiana, Marriage Index, 1806-1861

Life Timeline

1790
Born in Williamsburg Co., South Carolina, USA
1838
Married in St Joseph, Indiana, USA
1859
Died in Guhtrie County, Iowa

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