YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Alexander L. Thompson 1840 – 1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Nov 1840

Birth Location: Illinois, USA

Death Date: 6 Dec 1929

Death Location: Homer, Champaign, Illinois, USA

Father: John Thompson

Mother: Jane West

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Alfred Thompson

Alexander L. Thompson was born in 1840 in Illinois, USA, the child of John F. Thompson and Jane Adeline West. In 1900, Alexander L. Thompson resided in South Homer, Champaign, Illinois, USA. Alexander L. Thompson had children including Alfred C Thompson. Alexander L. Thompson passed away in 1929 in Homer, Champaign, Illinois, USA.

Find more search results for Alexander Thompson
AT

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:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

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

Biography

  • Alexander L. Thompson was born in 1840 in Illinois, USA, the child of John F. Thompson and Jane Adeline West.
  • In 1900, Alexander L. Thompson resided in South Homer, Champaign, Illinois, USA.
  • Alexander L. Thompson had children including Alfred C Thompson.
  • Alexander L. Thompson passed away in 1929 in Homer, Champaign, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alexander Thompson's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Thompson
1840 – 1929
Birth Place: Illinois, USA
Parents
John F. Thompson
1814 – 1873
Blaine's Crossing, Grainger County, Tennessee
Jane (Adeline) West
1816 – 1905
Grainger County, Tennessee
Grandparents
Samuel West
1767 – 1834
Grainger, Tennessee, United States
Elizabeth Thompson
1769 – 1850
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas West
1740 – 1796
Rachel Oliphant
1745 – 1814
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alexander Thompson's Descendants

1.
AT
Alexander (L.) Thompson (10 Nov 1840 – 6 Dec 1929)
  1. 1. Alfred (C) Thompson (Jul 1882 – )

Alexander Thompson's Timeline

4 Records

1840
10 Nov 1840
Birth of Alexander L. Thompson in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 60
Alexander L. Thompson resided here in South Homer, Champaign, Illinois, USA
South Homer, Champaign, Illinois, USA
1929
6 Dec 1929
Age 89
Death of Alexander L. Thompson in Homer, Champaign, Illinois, USA
Homer, Champaign, Illinois, USA
1929
7 Dec 1929
Age 89
Burial of Alexander L. Thompson in Homer, Champaign, Ill.
Homer, Champaign, Ill.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Nov 1840
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: South Homer, Champaign, Illinois; Roll: 241; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1240241
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: South Homer, Champaign, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: South Homer, Champaign, Illinois; Roll: 241; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1240241

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Homer, Ill.
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1929
    Event Place: Homer, Champaign, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 7 Dec 1929
    Event Place: Homer, Champaign, Ill.
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE