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Alexander Thompson 1755–1827 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1755

Birth Location: Williamsburg County, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1827

Death Location: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA

Father: William Thomson

Mother: Margaret Nesmith

Spouse(s): Katherine Scott

Children(s): William Thompson, Alexander 2nd, Catherine McGILL, Thomas Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson, Jane Thompson, Robert Thompson, Thomas THOMPSON, Catherine THOMPSON, William Thompson, Jane Thompson, Michael Thompson

In 1755, Alexander Thompson entered the world in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, USA, born to William Thomson And Margaret Nesmith. In 1768, Alexander Thompson resided in Rowan, North Carolina. In 1780, Alexander Thompson resided in Burke County, North Carolina, United States. Alexander Thompson married Katherine Scott, and had children including Alexander Thompson 2Nd, Catherine Jennet Kate Thompson Mcgill, Catherine Jennet Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson, Jane Thompson, Michael Thompson, Robert G Thompson, Thomas John Scott Thompson, Thomas Scott Thompson, William D Thompson, William Thompson. Alexander Thompson passed away in 1827 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1755, Alexander Thompson entered the world in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, USA, born to William Thomson And Margaret Nesmith.
  • In 1768, Alexander Thompson resided in Rowan, North Carolina.
  • In 1780, Alexander Thompson resided in Burke County, North Carolina, United States.
  • Alexander Thompson married Katherine Scott, and had children including Alexander Thompson 2Nd, Catherine Jennet Kate Thompson Mcgill, Catherine Jennet Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson, Jane Thompson, Michael Thompson, Robert G Thompson, Thomas John Scott Thompson, Thomas Scott Thompson, William D Thompson, William Thompson.
  • Alexander Thompson passed away in 1827 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA.

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Spouses(s)

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Alexander Thompson's Ancestors

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Alexander Thompson
1755–1827
Birth Place: Williamsburg County, South Carolina, USA
Parents
William Thomson
1705–1774
, Newlands, Peebles, Scotland
Margaret Nesmith
1705–1775
Freehold, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alexander Thompson's Descendants

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Alexander Thompson (1755–1827) m. Katherine Scott (1755–1816)
  1. 1. William (D) Thompson 1786–1850 m. Agnes McCants 1791–1817 m. Sarah (A McCants THOMPSON 2nd) wife 1786–1855
    1. 1. Margaret Thompson 1807–1875 m. Adrien (Daniel) McClam 1814–1864
      1. 1. Thomas (Levi) McClam 1840–1903 m. Emelia (Vermelle) Nettles 1848–1911
        1. 1. Mary (J. "Mollie") McClam 1871–1942 m. John (E. "Johnnie") Lee 1862–1934 m. E (Joseph Lee) Sr 1862–
        2. 2. John (Watson) McClam 1866–1933
        3. 3. Daniel (Wyatt "Dannie") McClam 1868–1943
        4. 4. Drusilla (Adriel) McClam 1873–1945
        5. 5. Ella (E) McClam 1878–1905
        6. 6. Margaret ("Maggie") McClam 1879–1910
        7. 7. Willie (Oscar) McClam 1882–1950
        8. 8. Isaac (Singletary) McClam 1887–1961
        9. 9. James McClam 1885–1885
        10. 10. Jane (S.) McClam 1889–1900
      2. 2. Susannah (M.) McClam 1850–1881
      3. 3. L. (Adril) Mcclam 1847–1866
      4. 4. Eleanor McClam 1835–1850
      5. 5. Solomon (William) McClam 1838–1864
      6. 6. daughter McClam 1835–1850
      7. 7. Sarah (Isabella A J) McClam 1844–
      8. 8. Unknown McClam –1850
      9. 9. Elizabeth (Lugenia) McClam 1856–1927
      10. 10. S (L) McClam 1842–
      11. 11. William McCLAM 1845–1928
    2. 2. Sarah (Gotea) Thompson 1820–1900
    3. 3. Catura Thompson 1815–
  2. 2. Alexander (Thompson) 2nd 1784–
  3. 3. Catherine (Jennet Kate Thompson) McGILL 1782–1855
  4. 4. Thomas (Scott) Thompson 1790–1880
  5. 5. Elizabeth Thompson 1789–
  6. 6. Jane Thompson 1812–1861
  7. 7. Robert (G) Thompson 1798–
  8. 8. Thomas (John Scott) THOMPSON 1786–1828
  9. 9. Catherine (Jennet) THOMPSON 1782–1855
  10. 10. William Thompson 1790–1880
  11. 11. Jane Thompson 1812–1908
  12. 12. Michael Thompson 1790–1850

Alexander Thompson's Timeline

7 Records

1755
1755
Birth of Alexander Thompson in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, USA
Williamsburg County, South Carolina, USA
1768
1768
Age 13
Alexander Thompson resided here in Rowan, North Carolina
Rowan, North Carolina
1780
1780
Age 25
Alexander Thompson resided here in Burke County, North Carolina, United States
Burke County, North Carolina, United States
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 35
Alexander Thompson resided here in Prince Fredericks, Georgetown, South Carolina, USA
Prince Fredericks, Georgetown, South Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Age 45
Alexander Thompson resided here in Kershaw District, South Carolina
Kershaw District, South Carolina
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 65
Alexander Thompson resided here in Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
1827
1827
Age 72
Death of Alexander Thompson in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1755
    Event Place: Williamsburg County, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1768
    Event Place: Rowan, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    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 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Prince Fredericks, Georgetown, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Prince Fredericks, Georgetown, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 500; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Kershaw District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Kershaw District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 49; Page: 161; Image: 54; Family History Library Film: 181424

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Williamsburg, South Carolina; Page: 306; NARA Roll: M33_120; Image: 390

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Land Grant Files

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1827
    Event Place: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA

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