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Jacob Russell Thompson 1818 – 1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Aug 1818

Birth Location: Clarksville, Clinton, Ohio, United States

Death Date: 30 Oct 1885

Death Location: Indiana

Father: John Thompson

Mother: Susan Pursley

Spouse(s): Martha McKinney

Children(s): John Thompson, Mary Thompson, James Thompson, Richard Thompson, Zachariah Thompson, Sarah Thompson, Alfred Thompson, Emily Thompson

In 1818, Jacob Russell Thompson entered the world in Clarksville, Clinton, Ohio, United States, born to John Thompson and Susan Pursley. In 1840, Jacob Russell Thompson resided in Washington, Warren, Ohio, USA. In 1870, Jacob Russell Thompson resided in Vernon, Clinton, Ohio, USA. Jacob Russell Thompson married Martha Ann McKinney, and had children including John William Thompson, Mary Jane Thompson, James Millard Thompson, Richard Riley Thompson, Zachariah Thompson, Sarah Elizabeth Thompson, Alfred Simon Thompson, Emily Margaret Thompson. Jacob Russell Thompson passed away in 1885 in Indiana.

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Biography

  • In 1818, Jacob Russell Thompson entered the world in Clarksville, Clinton, Ohio, United States, born to John Thompson and Susan Pursley.
  • In 1840, Jacob Russell Thompson resided in Washington, Warren, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1870, Jacob Russell Thompson resided in Vernon, Clinton, Ohio, USA.
  • Jacob Russell Thompson married Martha Ann McKinney, and had children including John William Thompson, Mary Jane Thompson, James Millard Thompson, Richard Riley Thompson, Zachariah Thompson, Sarah Elizabeth Thompson, Alfred Simon Thompson, Emily Margaret Thompson.
  • Jacob Russell Thompson passed away in 1885 in Indiana.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Thompson
1790 – 1859
Birth Location: Williamsburg Co., South Carolina, USA
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Susan Pursley
1800 – 1880
Birth Location: Harrison County, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Martha McKinney
1823 – 1902
Birth Location: Circleville, Pickaway, Ohio, United States
MM

Children(s)

John Thompson
1840 – 1919
Birth Location: Harveysburg, Warren, Ohio, USA
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Mary Thompson
1843 –
Birth Location: Harvysburg, Warren, Ohio, United States
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James Thompson
1845 – 1933
Birth Location: Harveysburg,Warren,Ohio,USA
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Richard Thompson
1848 –
Birth Location: Harveysburg, Warren, Ohio, United States
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Zachariah Thompson
1851 – 1854
Birth Location: Clarksville, Clinton Co, Ohio, USA
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Sarah Thompson
1855 –
Birth Location: Clarksville, Clinton, Ohio, United States
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Alfred Thompson
1866 – 1938
Birth Location: Clarksville, Clinton, Ohio, United States
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Emily Thompson
1861 – 1946
Birth Location: Clarksville, Clinton, Ohio, United States
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Jacob Thompson's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Thompson
1818 – 1885
Birth Place: Clarksville, Clinton, Ohio, United States
Parents
John Thompson
1790 – 1859
Williamsburg Co., South Carolina, USA
Susan Pursley
1800 – 1880
Harrison County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Isaac Thompson
1756 –
Jane Barbary
1758 – 1829
Jacob (B) Pursley
1778 – 1856
Harrison Co., Kentucky, USA or North Carolina
Rachel Rankin
1780 – 1855
Rutherford, Tryon, Polk, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thompson
Joseph Thompson
Anne Lupton
1733 – 1805
Henry Pursley
1740 – 1780
Elizabeth Howe
1745 – 1780
Robert Rankin
1749 – 1816
Susannah Sinnet
1750 – 1836
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jacob Thompson's Descendants

1.
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Jacob (Russell) Thompson (10 Aug 1818 – 30 Oct 1885) m. Martha (Ann) McKinney (Feb 1823 – 25 Dec 1902)
  1. 1. John (William) Thompson (12 Sep 1840 – 18 Oct 1919) m. Sietta (Adaline) Ward (31 Mar 1845 – 7 MAY 1912) m. Emma (Sofronia) Roach (abt 1864 – )
    1. 1. Mary (Alice) Thompson (Jan 1867 – 1940) m. William Hite (21 January 1859 – 13 Sep 1920)
      1. 1. Edith (E.) Hite (12 July 1890 – April 1891)
      2. 2. Orlistis ((Orla)) Hite (6 Oct 1892 – Jan 1975)
      3. 3. Ethel Hite (25 Jan 1900 – 30 Apr 1974) m. Jesse (Valentine) Elzey (11 Feb 1872 – 13 Mar 1960)
        1. 1. Ervin (Laverne) Elzey (12 December 1923 – 20 March 2001) m. Mayme (Lee) Elzey (30 July 1923 – 9 February 1992)
        2. 2. Edwin Elzey (abt 1928 – )
        3. 3. Ernest (D.) Elzey (14 April 1930 – 9 November 1975)
        4. 4. Dorothy Elzey (abt 1933 – ) m. Ray Hedrick
      4. 4. Elzie Hite (19 July 1902 – June 1987)
    2. 2. Jacob (Russell) Thompson (23 Sep 1868 – 26 Oct 1943) m. Eveline (Mae) Brice (20 Jul 1875 – 15 Jun 1968)
      1. 1. Jessie (M) Thompson (20 Jul 1893 – 5 May 1919) m. Homer (A) Wilson (9 August 1887 – 20 March 1943)
        1. 1. Evelyn Harrell (12 October 1912 – 8 September 1983)
        2. 2. Homer (Woodrow) Wilson (3 December 1913 – 10 April 1980)
        3. 3. Mary (Ellen) Bankhead (25 September 1916 – 5 April 1980)
      2. 2. Thomas (Ray) Thompson (29 Jan 1896 – 30 Jul 1946) m. Mamie (Klipstein) Lawson (03 MAY 1905 – 08 MAR 1958)
        1. 1. Lethey (Evelyn) Thompson (27 APR 1927 – 09 MAR 2012) m. Andy (M) Grantham (30 MAY 1924 – 07 APR 1983)
        2. 2. Mary (Frances) Thompson (13 Sep 1931 – 9 Apr 1998)
        3. 3. Thomas (Rayford) Thompson (4 June 1932 – 7 May 2003)
        4. 4. Idahlia (Alma) Thompson (13 Feb 1937 – 22 Aug 1984) m. Thomas (Harald) Perry
        5. 5. Darrell (W) Thompson (1939 – )
        6. 6. Judy (Kathern) Thompson (26 Feb 1946 – 24 Feb 2003) m. Reginald (Lee) Herning
      3. 3. Effie (Marie) Thompson (4 Aug 1908 – 20 Jul 1944) m. William (R) Kelly m. Omer (Russell) Hall (29 October 1904 – 23 February 1940)
        1. 1. Nettie (R) Hall (5 November 1928 – 24 December 2006)
        2. 2. Omer (Russell) Hall (29 Nov 1929 – 8 May 2005) m. Rosie (Evelyn) Holtzlander m. Shirley (Marie) Tah
        3. 3. Dorothy (M) Hall (31 December 1930 – 10 August 2011) m. Robert (Duane) Mullins (8 November 1922 – 8 February 2010)
        4. 4. Stella (M) Hall (abt 1933 – )
        5. 5. Mary (E) Hall (abt 1935 – )
        6. 6. Fay (M) Hall (abt 1935 – )
        7. 7. Doris (F) Hall (abt 1936 – )
        8. 8. William (H) Hall (abt 1938 – )
      4. 4. Dallis (D) Thompson (31 December 1912 – 1 March 1995) m. Marie VanHorn (1917 – )
      5. 5. Eunice (Velma) Thompson (10 December 1915 – 18 March 1997) m. William (M) Dawson (abt 1911 – )
        1. 1. William (Gerald) Dawson (abt 1947 – )
      6. 6. Thompson (14 Feb 1919 – 14 Feb 1919)
    3. 3. Clara Thompson (1869 – )
    4. 4. Priscilla Thompson (1871 – )
    5. 5. James (Eunison) Thompson (1871 – 1892)
    6. 6. James (Elmore) Thompson (28 Jul 1871 – 9 Dec 1892)
    7. 7. Nicholus (M) Thompson (1873 – 5 Feb 1899)
    8. 8. Ira (Sanford) Thompson (22 Feb 1876 – 6 Sep 1952) m. Mary (Jessie) Ward (Abt. 1885 – 1954)
      1. 1. Walter (Frances) Thompson (23 Feb 1901 – 11 Nov 1980)
      2. 2. Alta (Raymond) Thompson (29 Jun 1903 – 6 May 1967) m. Dorothy M (14 Apr 1898 – 14 Sep 1977) m. Gladys Venis (1900 – 1969)
      3. 3. Roy (D) Thompson (28 May 1908 – 24 Jun 1982) m. Minnie (M.) Wolf (22 December 1902 – 9 October 1977) m. Mildred (Naomi) Martin (29 Dec 1910 – 22 Apr 1991)
        1. 1. Charles (Raymond) Thompson (19 Jan 1939 – ) m. Peggy (Jo) Thompson (28 Sep 1939 – 14 Dec 2014)
        2. 2. David (Earl) Thompson (25 May 1942 – 30 Jun 2005) m. Linda (Ann) Knoble (11 Feb 1951 – )
        3. 3. Carl (D.) Thompson (22 Jun 1943 – 4 Jun 2015) m. Rose (Ann) Spencer (1951 – )
        4. 4. David Thompson (17 Oct 1936 – 17 Oct 1936)
      4. 4. Ira (Standley) Thompson (23 Mar 1913 – 26 Dec 1981) m. Maude Kauffman (25 September 1910 – 14 June 2007)
        1. 1. Norman (K) Thompson (18 Oct 1942 – ) m. Carolyn (Sue) Ramseyer (abt 1945 – )
        2. 2. Sanford (D) Thompson (1948 – ) m. Linda
        3. 3. Ronald (D) Thompson (1951 – )
      5. 5. Vivian (Marie) Thompson (9 Aug 1915 – 25 Sep 2002) m. Virgil (Edgar) Williams (13 May 1914 – 18 Jan 1955) m. Philip (Wayne) Piety (19 Feb 1917 – 14 Nov 1992)
        1. 1. John (Edward) Williams (30 Jul 1939 – 23 May 2005)
        2. 2. William (Francis) Williams (1 Sep 1941 – 26 May 2017) m. Ramona Chapman (1942 – )
        3. 3. Nancy (Marie) Williams (abt 1948 – ) m. Timothy (Alan) Magley (10 Sept 1947 – )
      6. 6. Alva (Elezy) Thompson (20 Feb 1919 – 12 Jan 1936)
    9. 9. Armstid (M) Thompson (21 Jun 1876 – 21 Jul 1876)
    10. 10. Elena (Ann) Thompson (19 May 1879 – 5 Aug 1952) m. John (Ellsworth) Hillis (25 JAN 1863 – 22 Jul 1939)
      1. 1. Vernie (Everett) Hillis (1 January 1898 – 20 June 1963) m. Mary (Blondel) Dixon (9 August 1901 – 3 September 1992)
        1. 1. Russel Hillis (abt 1919 – )
        2. 2. George (Earl) Hillis (abt 1930 – )
        3. 3. Donald (Glynn) Hillis (31 July 1932 – 3 September 2008) m. Ruby Lowery
        4. 4. Donald (G) Hillis (abt 1933 – )
      2. 2. Effie (Blanche) Hillis (1900 – 1961) m. Joseph (Alexandre) Marchand (25 Jul 1902 – 29 Dec 1954)
        1. 1. John (Arthur) Marchand (1 June 1924 – 8 September 1944)
        2. 2. Mary Marchand (1927 – 1994) m. Phillip Sagona (abt 1925 – )
        3. 3. Leo (Barron) Marchand (28 Oct 1930 – 9 Sep 2021) m. Wilda (Maude) Curl
        4. 4. Roy Marchand
    11. 11. Aaron (Augustus) Thompson (3 Aug 1881 – 6 Mar 1891)
    12. 12. Emma (Agnes) Thompson (2 Oct 1883 – 25 Feb 1931) m. William (Joseph) Hockenberry (20 Apr 1859 – 13 Dec 1928) m. Benjamin (Franklin) Miller (22 Apr 1870 – 27 May 1948) m. ukn (1881 – 1902)
      1. 1. William (Jay) Hockenberry (8 May 1911 – 24 Dec 1946) m. Emma (Irene) Jones (1 Apr 1910 – 27 Oct 1996)
        1. 1. Richard (Jay) Hockenberry (5 October 1931 – 1 Jan 1992) m. Louise Holland (12 Jun 1930 – 13 Dec 2019) m. Martha (Jane) Wilkerson (12 Jul 1935 – 25 Apr 2017) m. Darcy (Lee) Dixon (1947 – 1989)
        2. 2. Thomas (Laverne) Hockenberry (11 August 1933 – 25 April 2013) m. Rosalee Kirkwood (16 Mar 1936 – )
        3. 3. Bonnie (Jean) Hockenberry (30 May 1935 – 25 Aug 1993) m. Robert (Vernon) Keck (20 Jan 1919 – 14 Jul 2013) m. Robert (Joe) Royer (4 Dec 1932 – 19 Apr 2007)
        4. 4. Linda (Lou) Hockenberry (6 Aug 1937 – 07 Mar 2016) m. James (Kenneth) Groff (26 Jun 1933 – 3 August 2014) m. Arnold (Howard) Reed (6 Sep 1945 – ) m. Robert (Joe) Royer (4 Dec 1932 – 19 Apr 2007) m. Joseph (Angel) Estrada (7 Jul 1925 – 15 Sept 2009) m. Ronald (Ray) Durham (3 Oct 1934 – 22 May 1997)
    13. 13. Samantha (Belle) Thompson (6 Apr 1885 – 6 Apr 1952) m. Ennis (Leroy) Ward (17 Jan 1883 – 15 Jun 1974)
      1. 1. Willis (Merion) Ward (1906 – 1966)
      2. 2. Gladys Ward (1910 – 1964)
      3. 3. Mildred (Madeline) Ward (7 Feb 1917 – 14 Jul 1992) m. Clarence (Willis) Allen (12 Sep 1911 – 5 July 1974)
      4. 4. Lorean (Blanch) Ward (1919 – 2000) m. Wayne Pruett (abt 1916 – )
        1. 1. Fay (E) Pruett (abt 1939 – )
      5. 5. Eugenia (Ellen) Ward (1923 – 1998)
    14. 14. Minnie Thompson (Nov 1887 – 1968) m. FitzGerald
    15. 15. Lunetta (Jane) Thompson (8 Nov 1888 – ) m. Hillis
  2. 2. Mary (Jane) Thompson (Jul 1843 – ) m. Charles Coates (Jun 1843 – )
    1. 1. Edward (Hale) Coates (May 1883 – 13 Aug 1957) m. Ellen Bogner (Mar 1886 – 13 Mar 1972)
      1. 1. Loretta (Mary) Coates (4 August 1907 – 10 Feb 1991) m. Benjamin (Joseph) Kronberger (22 Sep 1906 – 26 Feb 1998)
      2. 2. Edward (Lawrence) Coates (7 Jan 1910 – )
  3. 3. James (Millard) Thompson (8 Oct 1845 – 11 Jan 1933) m. Rachel (Ann) Wells (26 Jun 1847 – 28 Apr 1929)
    1. 1. John (W) Shull (13 Feb 1866 – 12 December 1894)
    2. 2. Charles (E.) Thompson (26 Oct 1869 – 7-23-1943) m. Louisa
    3. 3. Harrison (Palmer) Thompson (28 Aug 1872 – 31 Dec 1964) m. Amanda
    4. 4. Robert (J) Thompson (13 Jan 1877 – Bef. 1900)
    5. 5. Millard (Uriah) Thompson (Jan 1879 – 1952)
  4. 4. Richard (Riley) Thompson (1848 – )
  5. 5. Zachariah Thompson (1851 – 22 Feb 1854)
  6. 6. Sarah (Elizabeth) Thompson (May 1855 – ) m. John (S.) Baker (Feb 1845 – 30 Apr 1908)
    1. 1. Howard (William) Baker (24 Jul 1871 – 2 Nov 1965) m. Jennie (Mae) Daniel (2 Sep 1879 – 21 Jul 1962)
      1. 1. Hazel (May) Baker (1 Sep 1903 – )
      2. 2. Viola (Elizabeth) Baker (19 Sep 1904 – )
      3. 3. Irene (Josephine) Baker (24 Oct 1907 – 30 Apr 1974) m. Earl (Leslie) Kirls (1899 – 15 March 1969) m. Earl (L) Kirk
        1. 1. Keith (E.) Kirk (1925 – 6 October 1986)
        2. 2. Shirley (Laverne) Kirk (1928 – 27 November 1946)
        3. 3. William (Howard) Kirk (10 Oct 1930 – Aug 1987)
      4. 4. Clarence (Edwin) Baker (9 Nov 1911 – 29 Aug 2009) m. Flora (M.) Husen (4 September 1914 – 1 October 1993)
    2. 2. Cora Baker (abt 1873 – )
    3. 3. Mary Baker (abt 1875 – )
    4. 4. Charlie (Albert) Baker (3 May 1877 – )
    5. 5. Charles (A.) Baker (abt 1882 – )
    6. 6. Russell (A) Baker (Jul 1882 – )
    7. 7. Russell Baker (abt 1889 – )
  7. 7. Alfred (Simon) Thompson (abt 1866 – 8 Aug 1938) m. Emma Hummell (Nov 1854 – 1943) m. Rebecca Curle (abt 1866 – 26 Sept 1930)
    1. 1. Mary Thompson (12 Jun 1881 – 14 Apr 1908)
    2. 2. George Ladd (Apr 1884 – )
    3. 3. Sarah (J.) Thompson (5 Aug 1890 – )
    4. 4. Charley Thompson (5 Aug 1890 – )
    5. 5. Charles Thompson
    6. 6. Robecka Johnson (abt 1899 – )
    7. 7. Jennette Johnson (abt 1901 – )
    8. 8. Laura (Elizabeth) Thompson (28 Feb 1905 – 12 January 1992)
  8. 8. Emily (Margaret) Thompson (20 May 1861 – 20 Nov 1946)

Jacob Thompson's Timeline

5 Records

1818
10 Aug 1818
Birth of Jacob Russell Thompson in Clarksville, Clinton, Ohio, United States
Clarksville, Clinton, Ohio, United States
1840
1840
Age 22
Jacob Russell Thompson resided here in Washington, Warren, Ohio, USA
Washington, Warren, Ohio, USA
1870
1870
Age 52
Jacob Russell Thompson resided here in Vernon, Clinton, Ohio, USA
Vernon, Clinton, Ohio, USA
1880
1880
Age 62
Jacob Russell Thompson resided here in Pleasant, Van Wert, Ohio, USA
Pleasant, Van Wert, Ohio, USA
1885
30 Oct 1885
Age 67
Death of Jacob Russell Thompson in Indiana
Indiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1818
    Event Place: Clarksville, Clinton, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pleasant, Van Wert, Ohio; Roll: 1073; Family History Film: 1255073; Page: 325A; Enumeration District: 149; Image: 0659
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Vernon, Clinton, Ohio; Roll: M593_1182; Page: 674A; Family History Library Film: 552681
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Washington, Warren, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Washington, Warren, Ohio; Page: 101; Family History Library Film: 0020178

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Vernon, Clinton, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Vernon, Clinton, Ohio; Roll: M593_1182; Page: 674A; Family History Library Film: 552681

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pleasant, Van Wert, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pleasant, Van Wert, Ohio; Roll: 1073; Family History Film: 1255073; Page: 325A; Enumeration District: 149; Image: 0659

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, ca. 1949 - ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Grou

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1885
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dallas County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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