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Benjamin Thompson 1812–1884 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 November 1812

Birth Location: Georgia, USA

Death Date: 25 April 1884

Death Location: Sikes, Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA

Father: William Thompson

Mother: Ellen Hart

Spouse(s): Ellen Coder

Children(s): Green Thompson

In 1812, Benjamin Thompson entered the world in Georgia, USA, born to William B Thompson And Ellen Corder Hart. In 1820, Benjamin Thompson resided in Capt Colemans District, Hancock, Georgia, United S. In 1840, Benjamin Thompson resided in District 326, Twiggs, Georgia, USA. Benjamin Thompson married Ellen Elizabeth Coder, and had children including Green Spivey Thompson. Benjamin Thompson passed away in 1884 in Sikes, Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1812, Benjamin Thompson entered the world in Georgia, USA, born to William B Thompson And Ellen Corder Hart.
  • In 1820, Benjamin Thompson resided in Capt Colemans District, Hancock, Georgia, United S.
  • In 1840, Benjamin Thompson resided in District 326, Twiggs, Georgia, USA.
  • Benjamin Thompson married Ellen Elizabeth Coder, and had children including Green Spivey Thompson.
  • Benjamin Thompson passed away in 1884 in Sikes, Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Thompson
1790–
Birth Location: Georgia USA
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Ellen Hart
1826–1906
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Ellen Coder
1814–1906
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
EC

Children(s)

Green Thompson
1852–1924
Birth Location: Macon, Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States
GT

Benjamin Thompson's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Thompson
1812–1884
Birth Place: Georgia, USA
Parents
William B. Thompson
1790–
Georgia USA
Ellen (Corder) Hart
1826–1906
Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Thompson's Descendants

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Benjamin Thompson (6 November 1812–25 April 1884) m. Ellen (Elizabeth) Coder (4 November 1814–20 Nov 1906)
  1. 1. Green (Spivey) Thompson 1852–1924 m. Tabitha (Ellen) Tullos 1851–1925
    1. 1. Henry (Green) Thompson 1888–1977 m. Dola (Calvin) Faulk 1893–1989
      1. 1. Sherman (Alson (S.A.)) Thompson 1919–2007 m. Myrtis (Marie) Henderson 1919–

Benjamin Thompson's Timeline

7 Records

1812
6 November 1812
Birth of Benjamin Thompson in Georgia, USA
Georgia, USA
1820
1820
Age 8
Benjamin Thompson resided here in Capt Colemans District, Hancock, Georgia, United States
Capt Colemans District, Hancock, Georgia, United States
1840
1840
Age 28
Benjamin Thompson resided here in District 326, Twiggs, Georgia, USA
District 326, Twiggs, Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 38
Benjamin Thompson resided here in District 21, Macon, Alabama, USA
District 21, Macon, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 48
Benjamin Thompson resided here in Goodwater P.O., Winn Parish, LA
Goodwater P.O., Winn Parish, LA
1870
1870
Age 58
Benjamin Thompson resided here in Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana, USA
Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana, USA
1884
25 April 1884
Age 72
Death of Benjamin Thompson in Sikes, Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
Sikes, Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 November 1812
    Event Place: Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: M593_535; Page: 483B; Image: 246074; Family History Library Film: 552034
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Winn, Louisiana; Roll: M653_426; Page: 982; Image: 517; Family History Library Film: 803426
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1580.132; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 21, Macon, Alabama; Roll: M432_9; Page: 278B; Image: 179
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Capt Colemans District, Hancock, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Capt Colemans District, Hancock, Georgia; Page: 86; NARA Roll: M33_7; Image: 91

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: District 326, Twiggs, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: District 326, Twiggs, Georgia; Roll: 51; Page: 374; Image: 764; Family History Library Film: 0007047

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 21, Macon, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 21, Macon, Alabama; Roll: M432_9; Page: 278B; Image: 179

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Goodwater P.O., Winn Parish, LA
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1791-1890
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Winn, Louisiana; Roll: M653_426; Page: 982; Image: 517; Family History Library Film: 803426

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: M593_535; Page: 483B; Image: 246074; Family History Library Film: 552034

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 April 1884
    Event Place: Sikes, Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sikes, Winn Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Louisiana, Find A Grave Index, 1700-2012
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