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Alexander Thompson 1739–1815 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Dec 1739

Birth Location: Philadelphia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 1815

Death Location: Mill, Madison, Georgia, United States

Father: James Thompson

Mother: Ruth Alexander

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Hodge

Children(s): John Thompson, Fredrick Thompson, James Thompson, Ruth Thompson, Alexander THOMPSON, William Thompson, Esther Thompson, Sarah Thompson, Mary Thompson, Robert Thompson, Sarah Thompson

The story of Alexander Thompson began in 1739 in Philadelphia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1768, Alexander Thompson resided in Rowan County, NC. Alexander Thompson married Elizabeth Hodge, and had children including Alexander Ii Thompson, Esther Thompson, Fredrick Thompson, James Thompson, John Thompson, Mary Thompson, Robert Thompson, Ruth Thompson, Sarah Thompson, William Thompson. Alexander Thompson passed away in 1815 in Mill, Madison, Georgia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Alexander Thompson began in 1739 in Philadelphia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1768, Alexander Thompson resided in Rowan County, NC.
  • Alexander Thompson married Elizabeth Hodge, and had children including Alexander Ii Thompson, Esther Thompson, Fredrick Thompson, James Thompson, John Thompson, Mary Thompson, Robert Thompson, Ruth Thompson, Sarah Thompson, William Thompson.
  • Alexander Thompson passed away in 1815 in Mill, Madison, Georgia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Thompson
1714–1747
Birth Location: Antrim, Antrim, , Ireland
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Ruth Alexander
1717–1747
Birth Location: , , , Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Hodge
1745–1820
Birth Location: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
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Children(s)

John Thompson
1775–1852
Birth Location: Anderson County, South Carolina
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Fredrick Thompson
1763–1856
Birth Location: Brunswick County, Virginia, USA
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James Thompson
1763–1851
Birth Location: Burke, North Carolina, USA
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Ruth Thompson
1767–1860
Birth Location: Elbert, Madison County, Georgia
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Alexander THOMPSON
1771–1824
Birth Location: Burke, North Carolina, USA
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William Thompson
1781–1854
Birth Location: Burke, North Carolina, USA
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Esther Thompson
1780–1848
Birth Location: –
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Sarah Thompson
1766–
Birth Location: –
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Mary Thompson
1774–1787
Birth Location: Burke, North Carolina, USA
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Robert Thompson
1757–1831
Birth Location: Burke, North Carolina, United States
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Sarah Thompson
1772–1811
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Alexander Thompson's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Thompson
1739–1815
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
James Thompson
1714–1747
Antrim, Antrim, , Ireland
Ruth Alexander
1717–1747
, , , Scotland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alexander Thompson's Descendants

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Alexander Thompson (18 Dec 1739–1815) m. Elizabeth Hodge (1745–1820)
  1. 1. John Thompson 1775–1852 m. Elizabeth (Jane) Lumsden 1782–1844
    1. 1. Robert Thompson 1807–1884 m. Ann (B) Underwood 1810–1901
      1. 1. Jeptha (J) Thompson 1828–1862 m. Elizabeth (Jane) Stephens 1832–1900
        1. 1. Richard (Smith) Thompson 1859–1931 m. Hattie (Phygenia) Barksdale 1863–1911 m. Lula Barton 1868–
        2. 2. M (E) Thompson 1850–
        3. 3. Georgia Thompson 1857–
        4. 4. Julia (Jeptha) Thompson 1862–1928 m. Charles (W) Prichett 1861–1951
      2. 2. Thomas Thompson 1832–1870
      3. 3. Robert (Henry (RH)) Thompson 1834–1901 m. Araminta (Octavia) Jones 1836–1904
        1. 1. Thomas THOMPSON 1860–1904
        2. 2. William (H) THOMPSON 1865–1905
        3. 3. Florence (Heard) THOMPSON 1869–1904
        4. 4. Algernon (B) THOMPSON 1871–1942
        5. 5. Eva (P) THOMPSON 1874–1904
        6. 6. Sarsa (Ida) THOMPSON 1876–1904
        7. 7. Horace (A) THOMPSON 1862–1904 m. Lulie 1861– m. Tallulah (Madora) Peek 1857–1932
      4. 4. William (MI B) Thompson 1836–
      5. 5. Lemuel (Harris) Thompson 1838–1912
      6. 6. Horace (J) Thompson 1841–
      7. 7. Samuel (M) Thompson 1842–
      8. 8. Joseph (M) Thompson 1844–
      9. 9. Julian Thompson 1852–1921
      10. 10. Louise Thompson 1867–
      11. 11. John (J) Thompson 1847– m. Salina 1856–
        1. 1. James (P.) Thompson 1867–
        2. 2. Ida Thompson 1871–
        3. 3. Savanah (B.) Thompson 1873–
      12. 12. Zachry (T) Thompson 1848–1908
    2. 2. William THOMPSON 1800–
    3. 3. David THOMPSON 1809–1872
    4. 4. Jane Thompson 1811–1850
    5. 5. Lucy (M) Thompson 1803–1880
    6. 6. Samuel THOMPSON 1808–
  2. 2. Fredrick Thompson 1763–1856
  3. 3. James Thompson 1763–1851
  4. 4. Ruth Thompson 1767–1860
  5. 5. Alexander (II) THOMPSON 1771–1824
  6. 6. William Thompson 1781–1854
  7. 7. Esther Thompson 1780–1848
  8. 8. Sarah Thompson 1766–
  9. 9. Mary Thompson 1774–1787
  10. 10. Robert Thompson 1757–1831 m. Mary Saye 1779–1840 m. Nancy Fulton 1781–1834
    1. 1. Richard (S) Thompson 1800–1860
    2. 2. Alexander (B) Thompson 1802–1879
    3. 3. William Thompson 1810–1860
    4. 4. John Thompson 1806–1828
    5. 5. Octavo Thompson 1816–1862
    6. 6. Mary Thompson 1816–1821
    7. 7. Benjamin Thompson 1808–1812
    8. 8. Robert (Fulton) Thompson 1818–1900
    9. 9. Elizabeth Thompson 1813–1846
    10. 10. Milton (Mathew) Thompson 1816–1862
    11. 11. Selecia (Celicia) Thompson 1825–1900
    12. 12. Lizzie Thompson 1825–
    13. 13. Robert (Caldwell) Thompson 1798–1839
  11. 11. Sarah Thompson 1772–1811

Alexander Thompson's Timeline

7 Records

1739
18 December 1739
Birth of Alexander Thompson in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
1739
18 Dec 1739
Birth of Alexander Thompson in Philadelphia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
Philadelphia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
1768
1768
Age 29
Alexander Thompson resided here in Rowan County, NC
Rowan County, NC
1780
1780
Age 41
Alexander Thompson resided here in Burke County, North Carolina, United States
Burke County, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800-1926
Age 61
Alexander Thompson resided here in Georgia; North Carolina, USA
Georgia; North Carolina, USA
1808
1808
Age 69
Death of Alexander Thompson in Elbert, Madison, Georgia, USA
Elbert, Madison, Georgia, USA
1815
1815
Age 76
Death of Alexander Thompson in Mill, Madison, Georgia, United States
Mill, Madison, Georgia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 December 1739
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1739; Birth city: Philadelphia; Birth state: PA
    [2] Family Data Collection - Births
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 045

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Dec 1739
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1768
    Event Place: Rowan County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina Census, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Burke County, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Series: General Assembly; Box: Oct - Nov 1779 [North Carolina State Archives]; Call Number: Folder: Petitions; Page Number: 2; Family Number: 35

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800-1926
    Event Place: Georgia; North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Historical collections of the Georgia chapters, Daughters of the American Revolution

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1808
    Event Place: Elbert, Madison, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1739; Birth city: Philadelphia; Birth state: PA
    [2] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 045

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1815
    Event Place: Mill, Madison, Georgia, United States
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