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Caroline Thompson 1859–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 APR 1859

Birth Location: Palo Pinto, Palo Pinto, Texas, United States

Death Date: 1 May 1943

Death Location: Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America

Father: John Welty

Mother: Eliza Vaughn

Spouse(s): Oliver THOMPSON

Children(s): Tort Thompson, Michael Thompson, Caroline Thompson, Wiley Thompson, Poney THOMPSON, Obia THOMPSON, Leatha THOMPSON, Odus Thompson, Litt Thompson, Harvery Thompson, Pierce Thompson, Laura Thompson

Caroline Thompson was born in 1859 in Palo Pinto, Palo Pinto, Texas, United States, the child of John E Welty And Eliza Edaline Vaughn. Caroline Thompson married Oliver Jessie Thompson, and had children including Caroline Thompson, Harvery Tad Thompson, Laura A Thompson, Leatha A Thompson, Litt Thompson, Michael Mike Thompson, Obia B Thompson, Odus Thompson, Pierce Thompson, Poney Shelby Thompson, Tort Thompson, Wiley Gabriel Thompson. Caroline Thompson passed away in 1943 in Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Caroline Thompson was born in 1859 in Palo Pinto, Palo Pinto, Texas, United States, the child of John E Welty And Eliza Edaline Vaughn.
  • Caroline Thompson married Oliver Jessie Thompson, and had children including Caroline Thompson, Harvery Tad Thompson, Laura A Thompson, Leatha A Thompson, Litt Thompson, Michael Mike Thompson, Obia B Thompson, Odus Thompson, Pierce Thompson, Poney Shelby Thompson, Tort Thompson, Wiley Gabriel Thompson.
  • Caroline Thompson passed away in 1943 in Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Welty
1818–1888
Birth Location: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA
JW
Eliza Vaughn
1826–1880
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
EV

Spouses(s)

Oliver THOMPSON
1848–1929
Birth Location: Henderson, Texas, United States
OT

Children(s)

Tort Thompson
1899–1969
Birth Location: Texas
TT
Michael Thompson
1880–1882
Birth Location: Texas USA
MT
Caroline Thompson
1905–1931
Birth Location: Rotan, Fisher, Texas, USA
CT
Wiley Thompson
1868–1939
Birth Location: Burnet, Texas, USA
WT
Poney THOMPSON
1882–1943
Birth Location: Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA
PT
Obia THOMPSON
1896–1973
Birth Location: Gordon, Palo Pinto, Texas, USA
OT
Leatha THOMPSON
1884–1904
Birth Location: Texas
LT
Odus Thompson
1892–1954
Birth Location: Texas, USA
OT
Litt Thompson
1903–1921
Birth Location: Texas
LT
Harvery Thompson
1894–1915
Birth Location: Erath County, Texas, USA
HT
Pierce Thompson
–1900
Birth Location: Gordon, Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States of America
PT
Laura Thompson
1889–1989
Birth Location: Texas
LT

Caroline Thompson's Ancestors

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Caroline Thompson
1859–1943
Birth Place: Palo Pinto, Palo Pinto, Texas, United States
Parents
John E Welty
1818–1888
Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA
Eliza (Edaline) Vaughn
1826–1880
Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Jacob Welty
1770–1825
Rowan County, NC
Rachel Shults
1780–1845
Rowan County, North Carolina
John (R) Vaughn
1797–
Great-Grandparents
Abraham Velte)
1732–1787
Mary (Gochenauer)
1732–1826
Barbara Sears
1751–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Welty
1691–1755
Anna Doderer
1696–1755

Caroline Thompson's Descendants

1.
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Caroline Thompson (19 APR 1859–1 May 1943) m. Oliver (Jessie) THOMPSON (29 Sep 1848–3 FEB 1929)
  1. 1. Tort Thompson 1899–1969 m. Ruby (Lee Richey\Ritchie\Richie\Ritchey) TOMPSON 1901–1987
    1. 1. ? 1918–1992 m. Virginia (Ginger M) Byers 1916–1999 m. Fern (BUNCH) (THOMPSON) 1918–1997
      1. 1. Patty (J) Thompson 1943–2016 m. Louis (C Minnie) Jr 1942–1981 m. Al Fawcett 1940–2019
      2. 2. Barbara (Jean) Thompson 1939–1996 m. Marvin (Raymond) Elkins 1934–2010
      3. 3. Tiny (Tad) Thompson 1947–2012
    2. 2. William (Cleo) Thompson 1922–2001 m. Beatrice (Audrey) Skinner 1925–2004
      1. 1. William (Darryl) THOMPSON 1946–2003
    3. 3. Johnnie (Clayton) Thompson 1927–1996 m. Joyce (Elaine) Pahl 1930–2008
    4. 4. Laveta (L.) THOMPSON 1929– m. Breece (Elsworth) Curtis 1924–1994
  2. 2. Michael ("Mike") Thompson 1880–1882
  3. 3. Caroline Thompson 1905–1931
  4. 4. Wiley (Gabriel) Thompson 1868–1939 m. Emma Thompson 1881–1977
    1. 1. Letha (Irene) Thompson 1904–1994 m. Willie (Taylor) Reynolds 1883–1951 m. Fay (Wilson) BARKLEY 1898–1970
      1. 1. Harold (Lee) Reynolds 1935–2005
      2. 2. Richard (Havington) Reynolds 1928–1990
      3. 3. Donald (Michael) Reynolds 1932–2006
      4. 4. W (T) Reynolds 1926–2007
      5. 5. John (Wiley) Reynolds 1927–2011
      6. 6. Olga Barkley 1923–
    2. 2. Grace (Edna) Smith 1906–1977 m. Hullon (A) Smith 1907–1992
      1. 1. Mary (Sue) Smith 1929–2007
      2. 2. Baby (Roy Wiley) Smith 1941–1941
    3. 3. Lily (Mae) Thompson 1901–1902
  5. 5. Poney (Shelby) THOMPSON 1882–1943 m. Winnie (May) Garner 1898–1930
    1. 1. Poney (Shelby Thompson) Jr 1916–1984 m. Johnie (Hazel) Rogers 1920–2007
    2. 2. Spencer (Parker) Thompson 1918–2000
    3. 3. Yvonne Thompson 1924– m. Robert (E.) Crouch 1923–
  6. 6. Obia (B.) THOMPSON 1896–1973 m. Mildred Thompson 1906–1971
    1. 1. JP Thompson 1925–
    2. 2. Roy (Williams) Phillips 1920–2005
    3. 3. Eula (Mae) Thompson 1929–2003 m. Frank (S.) Turner 1917–2005 m. Benjamin (Edward Dubose) Jr 1922–2004
      1. 1. Jimmie (Calvin) Turner 1948–1968
    4. 4. Maudine Thompson 1924–
    5. 5. Jim (Ferguson) Thompson 1926– m. Joda (Dell) Lloyd 1932–2022
  7. 7. Leatha (A.) THOMPSON 1884–1904
  8. 8. Odus Thompson 1892–1954 m. Senabelle Thompson 1891–1971
    1. 1. "Virginia" (Mackey) Thompson 1931–1998
    2. 2. Ol Thompson 1921–1929
    3. 3. Parker (O. Thompson) Jr 1919–1992 m. Dorothy (Ray) Faulkner 1924–2012
      1. 1. Parker (Odis Thompson) 3 1943–2018 m. Carolyn (Lee) McKee 1944–1992
    4. 4. Vernon (Ralph) THOMPSON 1916–1978
    5. 5. Lillian Thompson 1918–2004
    6. 6. Jessie Thompson 1923–1929
    7. 7. William (Shelton) Thompson 1926–1928
  9. 9. Litt Thompson 1903–1921 m. Mary (K) Wade 1897–1978
    1. 1. Mary (Litt) Thompson 1922–1970 m. Beulah (Mae) Greenwood 1923–2004
  10. 10. Harvery (Tad) Thompson 1894–1915
  11. 11. Pierce Thompson –1900
  12. 12. Laura (A) Thompson 1889–1989 m. John (Burton) Croy 1878– m. John (H) Mccalister 1882–1952 m. James (W) White 1878–1944
    1. 1. Charlsie Cray 1917–1978 m. William (Carroll Byrd) Sr 1898–1964
      1. 1. William (Carrol Byrd) Jr 1937–1995
      2. 2. James (Richard (AKA Red)) Byrd 1935–2013
      3. 3. Raymond (Lee) Byrd 1939–2009
      4. 4. Robert (Croy) Byrd 1941–2019
    2. 2. Mary MCCALISTER 1911– m. Clyde (R) Reese 1903–1950
      1. 1. Dorothy (jean) Shepard 1926–2006 m. Donald Dani 1908–1982 m. Jimmy (R) Belt 1926–
        1. 1. Ronnetta (Jean) Belt 1947–2012
    3. 3. Fay (Caroline) McAllister 1915–2011
    4. 4. Aaron MCCALISTER 1909–1976
    5. 5. Viva McAllister 1907–1987
    6. 6. Vivian White 1925–1980 m. Eldon (Earl) Glendenning 1922–1982
      1. 1. Virginia (Marie) Wingard 1946–2007
    7. 7. William (Buford) White 1924–1991 m. Francis (Ethel) Wilson 1932–1992

Caroline Thompson's Timeline

18 Records

1859
Abt 1859
Birth of Caroline Thompson in Texas
Texas
1859
19 April 1859
Birth of Caroline Thompson in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States of America
Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States of America
1859
19 April 1859
Birth of Caroline Thompson in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States of America
Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States of America
1859
19 APR 1859
Birth of Caroline Thompson in Palo Pinto, Palo Pinto, Texas, United States
Palo Pinto, Palo Pinto, Texas, United States
1859
19 April 1859
Birth of Caroline Thompson in Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States of America
Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States of America
1859
19 APR 1859
Birth of Caroline Thompson in Palo Pinto, Palo Pinto, Texas, United States
Palo Pinto, Palo Pinto, Texas, United States
1859
19 APR 1859
Birth of Caroline Thompson in Palo Pinto, Palo Pinto, Texas, United States
Palo Pinto, Palo Pinto, Texas, United States
1877
05 Aug 1877
Age 18
Caroline Thompson was married in Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA
Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 21
Caroline Thompson resided here in Precinct 3, Palo Pinto, Texas, USA
Precinct 3, Palo Pinto, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 41
Caroline Thompson resided here in Justice Precinct 7, Erath, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 7, Erath, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
Caroline Thompson resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Fisher, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Fisher, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
Caroline Thompson resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Fisher, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Fisher, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 61
Caroline Thompson resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Fisher, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Fisher, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 71
Caroline Thompson resided here in Precinct 2, Terry, Texas, USA
Precinct 2, Terry, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 76
Caroline Thompson resided here in Monument, Lea, New Mexico
Monument, Lea, New Mexico
1940
1940
Age 81
Caroline Thompson resided here in Eunice, Lea, New Mexico, USA
Eunice, Lea, New Mexico, USA
1943
1 MAY 1943
Age 84
Death of Caroline Thompson in Eunice, Lea, New Mexico, USA
Eunice, Lea, New Mexico, USA
1943
1 May 1943
Age 84
Death of Caroline Thompson in Eunice, Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America
Eunice, Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1859
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 3, Palo Pinto, Texas; Roll: 1322; Page: 171B; Enumeration District: 157
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 April 1859
    Event Place: Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Eunice, Lea, New Mexico; Roll: m-t0627-02446; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 13-16
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 April 1859
    Event Place: Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 APR 1859
    Event Place: Palo Pinto, Palo Pinto, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 April 1859
    Event Place: Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 APR 1859
    Event Place: Palo Pinto, Palo Pinto, Texas, United States
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 APR 1859
    Event Place: Palo Pinto, Palo Pinto, Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Fisher, Texas; Roll: T625_1796; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 74
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 3, Palo Pinto, Texas; Roll: 1322; Page: 171B; Enumeration District: 157
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Erath, Texas; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0077; FHL microfilm: 1241632

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 05 Aug 1877
    Event Place: Palo Pinto County, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Palo Pinto, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 3, Palo Pinto, Texas; Roll: 1322; Page: 171B; Enumeration District: 157

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Erath, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Erath, Texas; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0077; FHL microfilm: 1241632
    [3] Age: 40-41

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Fisher, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Fisher, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Fisher, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Fisher, Texas; Roll: T625_1796; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 74
    [2] Age: 60-61

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Terry, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Monument, Lea, New Mexico
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Eunice, Lea, New Mexico; Roll: m-t0627-02446; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 13-16

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Eunice, Lea, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Eunice, Lea, New Mexico; Roll: m-t0627-02446; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 13-16

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 MAY 1943
    Event Place: Eunice, Lea, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] New Mexico, U.S., Deaths
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] Age: 84

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 May 1943
    Event Place: Eunice, Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hobbs, Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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