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Chester James Thompson 1909–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Aug 1909

Birth Location: Walnut Ridge (Rural), Lawrence, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: December 19, 1982

Death Location: Lorado, Greene County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Francis Thompson

Mother: Dona Taylor

Spouse(s): Nora Scott

Children(s):

In 1909, Chester James Thompson entered the world in Walnut Ridge (Rural), Lawrence, Arkansas, USA, born to Francis Marion Thompson And Dona Taylor. In 1910, Chester James Thompson resided in Promised Land, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA. In 1920, Chester James Thompson resided in Promised Land, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA. Chester James Thompson married Nora Scott. Chester James Thompson passed away in 1982 in Lorado, Greene County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1909, Chester James Thompson entered the world in Walnut Ridge (Rural), Lawrence, Arkansas, USA, born to Francis Marion Thompson And Dona Taylor.
  • In 1910, Chester James Thompson resided in Promised Land, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1920, Chester James Thompson resided in Promised Land, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA.
  • Chester James Thompson married Nora Scott.
  • Chester James Thompson passed away in 1982 in Lorado, Greene County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Francis Thompson
1874–1936
Birth Location: Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky, USA
FT
Dona Taylor
1876–1971
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

Nora Scott
1912–1996
Birth Location: Fontaine (Rural), Greene, Arkansas, USA
NS

Children(s)

Chester Thompson's Ancestors

Self
Chester Thompson
1909–1982
Birth Place: Walnut Ridge (Rural), Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Francis Marion Thompson
1874–1936
Mayfield, Graves, Kentucky, USA
Dona Taylor
1876–1971
Tennessee
Grandparents
John (A.) Thompson
1836–1910
Panther Creek, Graves, Kentucky, USA
Juriah Arnold
1848–1921
Grant County, Kentucky, USA
DILL (M) TAYLOR
1864–1909
Randolph, Arkansas, United States
Mary (Elizabeth (Bettie)) Baker
1869–1899
Dunklin County, Missouri, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Thompson
1794–1874
Fanny Thompson
1809–1850
James Arnold
1819–1890
Mary Webster
1827–1864
SEVIER TAYLOR
1838–1864
Martha Taylor
1841–1920
James Baker
1842–
Francis Unknown
1846–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Pvt -Hodges
1760–1837
Mary Hodges
1769–1848
John Tomlinson
1742–1828
REBECCA ROSSER
1755–1846
Elias Arnold
1791–1872
Eliza Monroe
1798–1843
James Webster
1769–1882
Judith Vaughn
1789–
John Taylor
1812–1851
ENGLISH CHERLES
1813–1860
Miles Haynes
1818–1870
Sarah Haynes
1820–1860
Anderson Baker
1811–

Chester Thompson's Timeline

8 Records

1909
14 Aug 1909
Birth of Chester James Thompson in Walnut Ridge (Rural), Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
Walnut Ridge (Rural), Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 1
Chester James Thompson resided here in Promised Land, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
Promised Land, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 11
Chester James Thompson resided here in Promised Land, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
Promised Land, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 21
Chester James Thompson resided here in Shady Grove, Shady Grove, Greene, Arkansas, USA
Shady Grove, Shady Grove, Greene, Arkansas, USA
1947
1947
Age 38
Chester James Thompson resided here in Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA
Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA
1950
1950
Age 41
Chester James Thompson resided here in Shady Grove, Greene, Arkansas, USA
Shady Grove, Greene, Arkansas, USA
1956
1956
Age 47
Chester James Thompson resided here in Arkansas
Arkansas
1982
December 19, 1982
Age 73
Death of Chester James Thompson in Jonesboro, Craighead County. Arkansas, USA
Jonesboro, Craighead County. Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1909
    Event Place: Walnut Ridge (Rural), Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shady Grove, Greene, Arkansas; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 2339811
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates
    [6] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Promised Land, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Promised Land, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Shady Grove, Shady Grove, Greene, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shady Grove, Greene, Arkansas; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 2339811

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Shady Grove, Greene, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bono, Craighead, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jonesboro, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: December 19, 1982
    Event Place: Jonesboro, Craighead County. Arkansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lorado, Greene County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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