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Benjamin Thompson 1749 – 1795 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1749

Birth Location: Orange County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1795

Death Location: North Carolina, USA

Father: Jonathan Thompson

Mother: Abigail Haines

Spouse(s): Sarah Dean

Children(s): Samuel Thompson

In 1749, Benjamin Thompson entered the world in Orange County, North Carolina, USA, born to Jonathan DEACON COLONEL Thompson and Abigail Haines. In 1779, Benjamin Thompson resided in Orange County, NC. In 1790, Benjamin Thompson resided in Orange, North Carolina, United States. Benjamin Thompson married Sarah Dean, and had children including Samuel Thompson. Benjamin Thompson passed away in 1795 in North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1749, Benjamin Thompson entered the world in Orange County, North Carolina, USA, born to Jonathan DEACON COLONEL Thompson and Abigail Haines.
  • In 1779, Benjamin Thompson resided in Orange County, NC.
  • In 1790, Benjamin Thompson resided in Orange, North Carolina, United States.
  • Benjamin Thompson married Sarah Dean, and had children including Samuel Thompson.
  • Benjamin Thompson passed away in 1795 in North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jonathan Thompson
1734 – 1824
Birth Location: Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, United States
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Abigail Haines
1734 – 1791
Birth Location: Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Dean
1755 – 1800
Birth Location: Orange, NC, USA
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Children(s)

Samuel Thompson
1775 – 1821
Birth Location: Orange Co., North Carolina
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Benjamin Thompson's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Thompson
1749 – 1795
Birth Place: Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Jonathan DEACON COLONEL Thompson
1734 – 1824
Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, United States
Abigail Haines
1734 – 1791
Elizabethtown, Essex, New Jersey, United States
Grandparents
James Thompson
1696 – 1776
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Mary Hancock
1698 – 1782
Woburn, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Thompson
1663 – 1748
Frances Whitmore
1671 – 1700
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Thompson
1637 – 1691
Susannah Blodgett
1637 – 1697

Benjamin Thompson's Descendants

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Benjamin Thompson (1749 – 1795) m. Sarah Dean (1755 – 1800)
  1. 1. Samuel Thompson (1775 – 1821) m. Rebecca Woods (24 Sep 1777 – 22 May 1821)
    1. 1. Roger (Robert) Thompson (3 Mar 1801 – 8 Mar 1876) m. Celia Lee (1800 – 1857) m. Nancy (Ellen) Barten (6 January 1805 – 10 May 1876)
      1. 1. James (M. "Jell") Thompson (28 September 1820 – 4 June 1898) m. Charlotta ("Jane") Batton (16 May 1821 – 28 November 1897)
        1. 1. Eleanor ("Ellen") Thompson (8 Dec 1837 – 8 Mar 1915) m. Jesse Hatridge (17 Feb1836 – 6 Apr 1920)
        2. 2. Elizabeth ("Betsy") Thompson (May 1839 – aft 1880 bfr 1910) m. Elisha Hatridge (2 Jan 1841 – 19 Jul 1913)
        3. 3. William (James) Thompson (19 Aug 1843 – 6 Nov 1896) m. Ruth Johnson (1839 – 1889) m. Laura McKinsey
        4. 4. Nancy (Jane Thompson) Johnston (26 Oct 1845 – 02 Feb 1934) m. William (Monroe) Johnston (1844 – 1930)
        5. 5. Sarah (Jane) Thompson (January 8, 1847 – 3 December 1908) m. Henry (Clay) Sweeney (22 DEC 1842 – 28 MAY 1924)
        6. 6. Permelia (Millie) Thompson (2 April 1850 – 25 Oct 1948) m. John (Thomas) Akers (29 February 1840 – 7 November 1901)
        7. 7. Robert (Finley) Thompson (16 May 1852 – 1 Jun 1934) m. Margaret Akers (1852 – 1877) m. Mary (Ellen) Akers (1859 – 1914)
        8. 8. James (Franklin) Thompson (1864 – 9 Jun 1937) m. Matilda (Arbee) Wiseman (1851 – 1947)
        9. 9. Mahala (T) Thompson (5 Apr 1856 – 25 Nov 1943) m. William (E "Bud") Gray (1852 – 1934)
        10. 10. Julia (Belle) Thompson (25 Jun 1858 – 3 Nov 1934) m. Robert (M) Thompson (15 May 1853 – 15 Sep 1908)
        11. 11. Mary (Liza) Thompson (28 Oct 1860 – 27 Oct 1937) m. John (M Swiney) Sweeney m. Columbus Richardson (8 Mar 1863 – 13 Jul 1939)
        12. 12. Melvinie Thompson (31 Dec 1861 – 20 Mar 1862)
        13. 13. George Thompson (1862 – Feb 1938) m. Nancy (Jane) Crowley
        14. 14. George (W) Thompson
      2. 2. William Thompson (1826 – )
      3. 3. Martha (Emaline) Thompson (28 Jan 1828 – 13 Jun 1874)
      4. 4. David (Campbell) Thompson (28 Feb 1830 – 18 Dec 1897)
      5. 5. George Thompson (1836 – )
      6. 6. Lorenzo (W) Thompson (6 January 1837 – 12 June 1908)
      7. 7. Mary (Ann Thompson) Hammontree (1840 – 1905)
      8. 8. Nancy (Ellen Thompson) McCollum (28 Jun 1847 – 2 Feb 1873)
      9. 9. Robert (Haggerman) Thompson (28 February 1845 – 5 May 1911) m. Hannah (A) Pate
      10. 10. John (R) Thompson (10 Feb 1848 – 30 Jun 1904)
      11. 11. Nancy (Ellen) Thompson (6 October 1852 – 11 February 1941)

Benjamin Thompson's Timeline

5 Records

1749
1749
Birth of Benjamin Thompson in Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Orange County, North Carolina, USA
1779
1779
Age 30
Benjamin Thompson resided here in Orange County, NC
Orange County, NC
1790
1790
Age 41
Benjamin Thompson resided here in Orange, North Carolina, United States
Orange, North Carolina, United States
1795
1795
Age 46
Death of Benjamin Thompson in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1795
22 Jun 1795
Age 46
Benjamin Thompson - Probate in Orange, North Carolina, USA
Orange, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1749
    Event Place: Orange County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: Orange County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Orange, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Orange, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 93; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1795
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998, Wills, 1752-1946; Cross Index to Wills, 1752-1946; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Orange County); Probate Place: Orange, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 22 Jun 1795
    Event Place: Orange, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998, Wills, 1752-1946; Cross Index to Wills, 1752-1946; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Orange County); Probate Place: Orange, North Carolina
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