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Benjamin Franklin Thompson 1861–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jul 1861

Birth Location: Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 23 Mar 1935

Death Location: Foxworth, Marion County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: Elijah Thompson

Mother: Emily Thompson

Spouse(s): Joanna Pittman

Children(s): John Thompson, Lizzie Thompson, Rex Thompson

In 1861, Benjamin Franklin Thompson entered the world in Louisiana, USA, born to Elijah L Thompson And Emily Gill Thompson. In 1920, Benjamin Franklin Thompson resided in Beat 3, Marion, Mississippi, USA. Benjamin Franklin Thompson married Joanna Pittman, and had children including John Henry Thompson, Lizzie Thompson, Rex Thompson. Benjamin Franklin Thompson passed away in 1935 in Foxworth, Marion County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1861, Benjamin Franklin Thompson entered the world in Louisiana, USA, born to Elijah L Thompson And Emily Gill Thompson.
  • In 1920, Benjamin Franklin Thompson resided in Beat 3, Marion, Mississippi, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin Thompson married Joanna Pittman, and had children including John Henry Thompson, Lizzie Thompson, Rex Thompson.
  • Benjamin Franklin Thompson passed away in 1935 in Foxworth, Marion County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Thompson's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Thompson
1861–1935
Birth Place: Louisiana, USA
Parents
Elijah L Thompson
1840–1865
Louisiana
Emily (Gill) Thompson
1838–1908
Mississippi USA
Grandparents
Jeremiah Thompson
1816–1849
Washington, Louisiana, United States
Malinda Lindsey
1822–1870
Louisiana, United States
James (Madison) Gill
1802–1860
Georgia
Nancy Mixon
1806–1870
Georgia
Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Thompson
1778–1850
Sarah Talley
1789–1863
Isaac Lindsey
1790–1833
Mary Tate
1786–1857
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Balaam Thompson
1745–1798
Oliff Melton
1745–1790

Benjamin Thompson's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Thompson (Jul 1861–23 Mar 1935) m. Joanna Pittman (9 Feb 1864–27 June 1935)
  1. 1. John (Henry) Thompson 1904–1987 m. Dorothy (Laura) Lautier 1908–1993
    1. 1. Frank (J) Thompson 1947–2022 m. Mary (Elaine) Burnthorn 1948–2020
    2. 2. John (Rex) Thompson 1938–2014
  2. 2. Lizzie Thompson 1900–
  3. 3. Rex Thompson 1902–

Benjamin Thompson's Timeline

3 Records

1861
Jul 1861
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Thompson in Louisiana, USA
Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 59
Benjamin Franklin Thompson resided here in Beat 3, Marion, Mississippi, USA
Beat 3, Marion, Mississippi, USA
1935
23 Mar 1935
Age 74
Death of Benjamin Franklin Thompson in Louisiana
Louisiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jul 1861
    Event Place: Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 3, Marion, Mississippi; Roll: T625_886; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 115
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Beat 3, Marion, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 3, Marion, Mississippi; Roll: T625_886; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 115

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Mar 1935
    Event Place: Louisiana
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Foxworth, Marion County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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