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James M. "Jell" Thompson 1820 – 1898 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 September 1820

Birth Location: Bearcreek, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 4 June 1898

Death Location: Bellview, Washington County, Missouri, USA

Father: Roger Thompson

Mother: Nancy Barten

Spouse(s): Charlotta Batton

Children(s): Eleanor Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson, William Thompson, Nancy Johnston, Sarah Thompson, Permelia Thompson, Robert Thompson, James Thompson, Mahala Thompson, Julia Thompson, Mary Thompson, Melvinie Thompson, George Thompson, George Thompson

The story of James M. "Jell" Thompson began in 1820 in Bearcreek, Tennessee, USA. James M. "Jell" Thompson married Charlotta "Jane" Batton, and had children including Eleanor "Ellen" Thompson, Elizabeth "Betsy" Thompson, William James Thompson, Nancy Jane Thompson Johnston, Sarah Jane Thompson, Permelia Millie Thompson, Robert Finley Thompson, James Franklin Thompson, Mahala T Thompson, Julia Belle Thompson, Mary Liza Thompson, Melvinie Thompson, George Thompson, George W Thompson. James M. "Jell" Thompson passed away in 1898 in Bellview, Washington County, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James M. "Jell" Thompson began in 1820 in Bearcreek, Tennessee, USA.
  • James M. "Jell" Thompson married Charlotta "Jane" Batton, and had children including Eleanor "Ellen" Thompson, Elizabeth "Betsy" Thompson, William James Thompson, Nancy Jane Thompson Johnston, Sarah Jane Thompson, Permelia Millie Thompson, Robert Finley Thompson, James Franklin Thompson, Mahala T Thompson, Julia Belle Thompson, Mary Liza Thompson, Melvinie Thompson, George Thompson, George W Thompson.
  • James M. "Jell" Thompson passed away in 1898 in Bellview, Washington County, Missouri, USA.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Thompson's Ancestors

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James Thompson
1820 – 1898
Birth Place: Bearcreek, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Roger Robert Thompson
1801 – 1876
North Carolina
Nancy (Ellen) Barten
1805 – 1876
Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Samuel Thompson
1775 – 1821
Orange Co., North Carolina
Rebecca Woods
1777 – 1821
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Thompson
1749 – 1795
Sarah Dean
1755 – 1800
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Thompson
1734 – 1824
Abigail Haines
1734 – 1791

James Thompson's Descendants

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James (M. "Jell") Thompson (28 September 1820 – 4 June 1898) m. Charlotta ("Jane") Batton (16 May 1821 – 28 November 1897)
  1. 1. Eleanor ("Ellen") Thompson (8 Dec 1837 – 8 Mar 1915) m. Jesse Hatridge (17 Feb1836 – 6 Apr 1920)
    1. 1. James Hatridge
    2. 2. Sarah Hatridge m. William Hughes
    3. 3. Elvira Hatridge m. Horton
    4. 4. Gordon Hatridge
    5. 5. Lucy Hatridge m. Anderson
    6. 6. Minnie Hatridge m. Meyers
    7. 7. Susanna Hatridge
  2. 2. Elizabeth ("Betsy") Thompson (May 1839 – aft 1880 bfr 1910) m. Elisha Hatridge (2 Jan 1841 – 19 Jul 1913)
  3. 3. William (James) Thompson (19 Aug 1843 – 6 Nov 1896) m. Ruth Johnson (1839 – 1889) m. Laura McKinsey
    1. 1. William (Alexander) Thompson (2 Sep 1864 – 18 Feb 1934)
    2. 2. Charles (Henry) Thompson (16 Oct 1867 – 21 Jun 1945)
    3. 3. Emmett Thompson
    4. 4. James (R) Thompson
    5. 5. Ada Thompson
    6. 6. Samantha Thompson
    7. 7. Melvira Thompson
    8. 8. Melissa Thompson
    9. 9. Laura Thompson
    10. 10. Gracie Thompson
    11. 11. Lillie Thompson
    12. 12. Loda Thompson
    13. 13. Lula Thompson
  4. 4. Nancy (Jane Thompson) Johnston (26 Oct 1845 – 02 Feb 1934) m. William (Monroe) Johnston (1844 – 1930)
    1. 1. Todd Johnson
    2. 2. Wesley Johnson
    3. 3. Mollie Johnson
  5. 5. Sarah (Jane) Thompson (January 8, 1847 – 3 December 1908) m. Henry (Clay) Sweeney (22 DEC 1842 – 28 MAY 1924)
    1. 1. Harrison (Alexander) Sweeney (18 Jan 1866 – 12 Jul 1956) m. Lillie Robertson (Mar 1875 – )
      1. 1. Leah (B) Sweney (Feb 1893 – )
      2. 2. Byrtle Carlin (abt 1894 – )
    2. 2. John (Henry) Sweeney (21 Nov 1867 – 27 Dec 1968) m. Mary (Elizabeth 'Lizzie') Bedwell (28 September 1868 – 30 December 1937)
      1. 1. Lewis (Elvin) Sweeney (1892 – 23 Aug 1976)
      2. 2. Henry (Morgan) Sweeney (19 Mar 1894 – 30 May 1959) m. Tillie Staffelbach (06 DEC 1899 – 26 DEC 1976)
        1. 1. Edith (Wayne) Sweeney (1918 – 1969)
        2. 2. Allen Sweeney (23 MAR 1920 – AUG 1973)
      3. 3. Nettie (Jane) Sweeney (Abt. 1896 – 1993)
      4. 4. Donna Sweeney (Abt. 1899 – )
      5. 5. Parlee (Josephine) Sweeney (12 Mar 1901 – 13 May 1990)
      6. 6. William (Gus) Sweeney (18 May 1903 – 19 Jul 1986) m. Florence E (8 Nov 1906 – 2 Sep 2000)
      7. 7. Emmett (O.) Sweeney (3 April 1905 – 10 Jul 1981)
      8. 8. May (E.) Sweeney (abt 1908 – )
      9. 9. Alma (Dean) Sweeney (abt 1911 – 28 Dec 1992)
      10. 10. Guston (E.) Sweeney (17 Sep 1914 – 15 Jun 1987)
      11. 11. Donee Swiney (abt 1899 – )
    3. 3. Charlotte (Susan) Sweeney (4 Apr 1872 – 12 Dec 1960) m. Perry (Robert) Bedwell (8 Nov 1866 – 12 Dec 1960) m. William (Jefferson) Rollins (8 Aug 1866 – 26 Mar 1946) m. William (Jefferson) Rollins (8 Aug 1866 – 26 Mar 1946)
      1. 1. George (Henry) Bedwell (22 Jun 1890 – 26 May 1983)
      2. 2. Gus (T) Bedwell (21 Oct 1892 – 21 Jul 1978) m. Bessie E (4 Dec 1898 – 30 Apr 1992)
      3. 3. Franklin (G) Bedwell (1893 – 22 Jul 1978)
      4. 4. Blanch (Maybelle) Bedwell (Apr 1894 – Oct 23,1984)
      5. 5. Ray (W) Bedwell (16 Oct 1905 – 8 Jun 1975) m. Thelma (27 Jan 1908 – 26 Jan 1980)
    4. 4. James (Shade) Sweeney (9 January 1874 – 19 July 1961) m. Mary (Elizabeth "Bettie") Vance (27 March 1879 – 1 April 1956)
      1. 1. George (Eldon) Sweeney (abt 1894 – )
      2. 2. Eldon (George) Sweeney (4 January 1899 – 6 June 1957)
      3. 3. Elsie Sweeney (abt 1901 – )
      4. 4. L (E) Sweeney (1905 – )
      5. 5. Freddie Sweeney (abt 1906 – 23 Oct 1992)
      6. 6. Jesse Sweeney (abt 1908 – )
      7. 7. Nellie (D.) Sweeney (10/28/1909 – 06/12/1994)
      8. 8. Weler Sweeney (abt 1910 – )
      9. 9. Arnott Sweeney (25 Feb 1913 – 20 Jan 1981)
      10. 10. Elva Sweeney (1904 – )
    5. 5. Elizabeth (Parlia) Sweeney (21 Jul 1876 – 28 September 1968) m. William (Jefferson Rollins) (Rawlins) (8 August 1866 – 26 MAR 1946)
      1. 1. Lula (Byrtle) Rawlins (30 September 1893 – 1 Feb 1947) m. Oscar (ODell "Dell") Murphy (25 Aug 1888 – 1939) m. Robert (E. Lee) Ferguson (13 September 1885 – 23 Dec 1957)
        1. 1. Opal (Thelma) Murphy (abt 1912 – 25 Aug 1985) m. Sterling Ferguson
        2. 2. Edna (Pauline) Murphy (22 Dec 1913 – )
        3. 3. Darwin (P.) Ferguson (1 Mar 1910 – 5 Apr 2011)
        4. 4. Helen (Blanche) Ferguson (1 Mar 1917 – 5 April 2011) m. Ruel (Irving) Thompson (28 December 1909 – 3 October 1996) m. Charles (M) Hunt
        5. 5. Ruby (Lee) Ferguson (15 July 1919 – 29 Sep 1945)
        6. 6. Bernice (Clementine) Ferguson (14 Nov 1923 – 15 May 2007) m. James Stopp
      2. 2. Sarah (Angeline) Rollins (2 September 1896 – 11 Feb 1918) m. George (Harrison) Prewett (23 Dec 1890 – 19 Jan 1951)
        1. 1. Ernest Prewett (13 Mar 1915 – 25 Sep 1947)
      3. 3. Clarence (Wilber) Rollins (24 August 1899 – 10 July 1900)
      4. 4. Perry (Guy) Rollins (23 June 1901 – 24 March 1970) m. Mary (Edith) Ford m. Mary (Lavene) Clark (4 Apr 1909 – 12 August 1998)
        1. 1. Josephine Rollins
        2. 2. Infant Rollins
        3. 3. Allen (Lee) Rollins (17 March 1934 – 24 April 2012)
        4. 4. Harold (Francis) Rollins (24 Jun 1935 – 9 Jul 1935)
        5. 5. Melva (Rosalie) Rollins (10 March 1938 – 6 October 2013) m. Eric (Ralph) Dukes (19 April 1939 – 25 October 1988) m. James (Leonard) Fowler (11 Apr 1920 – 07 Jul 1989)
      5. 5. Erna (Florence) Rollins (06 Mar 1904 – 03 Aug 1981)
      6. 6. Laura (Pearl) Rollins (13 MAY 1907 – 27 Jul 1999) m. Isaac (Richard) Presley (19 Jan 1899 – 30 Jul 1972)
        1. 1. James (William) Presley (26 Oct 1931 – 24 Jan 2002) m. Helen (June) Leonard
        2. 2. Wayne (Richard) Presley (18 Jan 1944 – 10 Apr 1981) m. Ina (Gale) Dooley m. Nola (Kay) Masterson m. Linda Boucher (abt 1954 – )
      7. 7. Lawrence (Earl) Rollins (17 NOV 1909 – 13 May 1986) m. Thela (Edith) Bay (17 Jun 1914 – Apr 1986)
        1. 1. Marvin (Earl) Rollins (30 Apr 1933 – 19 Aug 1985) m. Ruicko Hiraishi
        2. 2. Elmer (Eugene) Rollins (25 Jun 1937 – 4 Jul 1960) m. Linda Stagner
        3. 3. Catherine (Earlene) Rollins (17 Mar 1942 – ) m. David Land
        4. 4. Catherine (earline) Rollins (3/17/1942 – )
        5. 5. Carol (Elaine) Rollins (22 Jan 1948 – ) m. Charles Moore
        6. 6. Lewis (emery) Rollins (10/7/1950 – )
        7. 7. Lewis (Emery) Rollins (7 Oct 1950 – ) m. Linda Earls
      8. 8. Fay (Opal) Rollins (20 June 1912 – 24 March 1984) m. Rudolph Uher (25 JAN 1907 – 30 JUN 1970 ®14)
        1. 1. Donald (Jack) Uher (13 May 1933 – 28 Nov 2023) m. Evelyn (Lorene) Mace (31 Jul 1932 – 21 Aug 2024)
        2. 2. David (John) Uher (15 Feb 1936 – 13 Oct 2008) m. Josefita (Adelina) Abeyta (8 Oct 1933 – )
        3. 3. Betty (Eve) Uher (1 Feb 1939 – ) m. Raymond (Lee) Farrar (23 Dec 1937 – )
        4. 4. Brenda (Sharon) Uher (22 Mar 1944 – ) m. Alvin (Augustus) Bartleson (14 Oct 1942 – )
        5. 5. Barbara (Gail) Uher (19 AUG 1958 – ) m. Edward (Leroy) Lane (22 JAN 1958 – )
      9. 9. Claude (Henry) Rollins (10 APR 1915 – 8 NOV 1971) m. Margaret (Fay) Wallis (29 Sep 1923 – 12 Jul 2002) m. Alta (Francis) Scott (abt 1923 – ) m. Alta Short
        1. 1. Deanna (June) Rollins (27 May 1941 – 9 Mar 2002) m. Bill Czebely
    6. 6. Sidney (Morgan) Sweeney (abt 1878 – 1883)
    7. 7. Mary (Belle) Sweeney (20 Jan 1880 – 20 Jan 1955) m. John Miller (1876 – )
      1. 1. James Miller (1904 – )
      2. 2. Goldia Miller (1908 – )
    8. 8. Charles (Emory) Sweeney (18 Aug 1882 – 2 Nov 1969) m. Margaret Blunkall (abt 1879 – )
      1. 1. Virgil (R.) Sweeney (1910 – )
      2. 2. Noel (B.) Sweeney (1914 – )
      3. 3. Jewel (W.) Sweeney (1915 – )
      4. 4. Floyd (J.) Sweeney
    9. 9. Anvil (Grover) Sweeney (4 Mar 1885 – Sep 03, 1961) m. Laura (Jane) Slade (Jan 22, 1888 – 4 July 1917) m. Ida Turner
      1. 1. Ernest (Lorin) Sweeney (Dec 02, 1913 – May 27, 1965)
    10. 10. Frank Sweeney (10 Feb 1887 – Apr 1906)
    11. 11. Cora (Jane) Sweeney (28 Jul 1890 – ) m. Thornton Petty (1878 – ) m. Elic Alexander
      1. 1. John Petty (1909 – )
    12. 12. Unknown Sweeney
    13. 13. Ralph Sweeney
  6. 6. Permelia (Millie) Thompson (2 April 1850 – 25 Oct 1948) m. John (Thomas) Akers (29 February 1840 – 7 November 1901)
    1. 1. Charles Akers (abt 1868 – )
    2. 2. Hattie Akers (2 May 1886 – 22 February 1897)
    3. 3. Henry Akers
    4. 4. James (Abner) Akers
    5. 5. Leonard Akers
    6. 6. Charlotte ((Jennie)) Akers
    7. 7. Mary (E) Akers
    8. 8. Wesley Akers
  7. 7. Robert (Finley) Thompson (16 May 1852 – 1 Jun 1934) m. Margaret Akers (1852 – 1877) m. Mary (Ellen) Akers (1859 – 1914)
    1. 1. David (Gatewood) Thompson (30 Nov 1873 – 24 May 1954)
    2. 2. William (Abner) Thompson
    3. 3. Charles (L) Thompson (29 Mar 1879 – 1 Jul 1946)
    4. 4. Henry (Oliver) Thompson (1888 – 1960) m. Gertrude E (1892 – 1970)
    5. 5. George (Washington) Thompson (22 Feb 1891 – 19 Dec 1974) m. Alma (7 Apr 1891 – 6 Nov 1971)
      1. 1. Helen Thompson (1927 – ) m. James Turner
    6. 6. Robert (Franklin) Thompson
    7. 7. James (Edward) Thompson
    8. 8. Rose (Etta) Thompson
    9. 9. Charlotta (Harriett) Thompson
  8. 8. James (Franklin) Thompson (1864 – 9 Jun 1937) m. Matilda (Arbee) Wiseman (1851 – 1947)
    1. 1. John (William) Thompson (26 Mar 1877 – 23 May 1941) m. Aletha M (19 Apr 1881 – 25 Jun 1975)
    2. 2. Tommy Thompson
    3. 3. Malinda Thompson
    4. 4. Annie Thompson
  9. 9. Mahala (T) Thompson (5 Apr 1856 – 25 Nov 1943) m. William (E "Bud") Gray (1852 – 1934)
    1. 1. J. (Sidney) Gray
    2. 2. Ida (May) Gray
  10. 10. Julia (Belle) Thompson (25 Jun 1858 – 3 Nov 1934) m. Robert (M) Thompson (15 May 1853 – 15 Sep 1908)
    1. 1. Ida (Belle) Thompson
    2. 2. Jennie Thompson
    3. 3. Robert (Louis) Thompson
  11. 11. Mary (Liza) Thompson (28 Oct 1860 – 27 Oct 1937) m. John (M Swiney) Sweeney m. Columbus Richardson (8 Mar 1863 – 13 Jul 1939)
    1. 1. James (Swiney) Sweeney
    2. 2. Mick (Swiney) Sweeney
    3. 3. William (Swiney) Sweeney
    4. 4. Dora (Swiney) Sweeney
    5. 5. Arthur Richardson
    6. 6. Virdie Richardson
    7. 7. Alice Richardson
  12. 12. Melvinie Thompson (31 Dec 1861 – 20 Mar 1862)
  13. 13. George Thompson (1862 – Feb 1938) m. Nancy (Jane) Crowley
    1. 1. Fred Thompson
  14. 14. George (W) Thompson

James Thompson's Timeline

9 Records

1820
28 Sep 1820
Birth of James M. "Jell" Thompson in Bearcreek, Jackson County, Tennessee, USA
Bearcreek, Jackson County, Tennessee, USA
1820
28 Sep 1820
Birth of James M. "Jell" Thompson in Kentucky
Kentucky
1820
28 September 1820
Birth of James M. "Jell" Thompson in Bearcreek, Tennessee, USA
Bearcreek, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 30
James M. "Jell" Thompson resided here in Belleview, Washington, Missouri, USA
Belleview, Washington, Missouri, USA
1860
1860
Age 40
James M. "Jell" Thompson resided here in Iron, Iron, Missouri, USA
Iron, Iron, Missouri, USA
1880
1880
Age 60
James M. "Jell" Thompson resided here in Iron, Iron, Missouri, USA
Iron, Iron, Missouri, USA
1898
4 Jun 1898
Age 78
Death of James M. "Jell" Thompson in Bellview, Washington County, Missouri, USA
Bellview, Washington County, Missouri, USA
1898
4 June 1898
Age 78
Death of James M. "Jell" Thompson in Bellview, Washington County, Missouri, USA
Bellview, Washington County, Missouri, USA
1898
1898
Age 78
Burial of James M. "Jell" Thompson in Banner, Iron County, Missouri, USA
Banner, Iron County, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1820
    Event Place: Bearcreek, Jackson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Iron, Iron, Missouri; Roll: 691; Family History Film: 1254691; Page: 508D; Enumeration District: 051; Image: 0403
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Iron, Iron, Missouri; Roll: M653_624; Page: 703; Image: 163; Family History Library Film: 803624
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: Missouri, Find A Grave Index, 1812-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1820
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Belleview, Washington, Missouri; Roll: M432_421; Page: 116B; Image: 238

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 September 1820
    Event Place: Bearcreek, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1847-1848
    Event Place: Belleview Valley, Missouri

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Belleview, Washington, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Belleview, Washington, Missouri; Roll: M432_421; Page: 116B; Image: 238

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Iron, Iron, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Iron, Iron, Missouri; Roll: M653_624; Page: 703; Image: 163; Family History Library Film: 803624

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Iron, Iron, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Iron, Iron, Missouri; Roll: 691; Family History Film: 1254691; Page: 508D; Enumeration District: 051; Image: 0403

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Jun 1898
    Event Place: Bellview, Washington County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: RootsWeb Death Index, 1796-2010
    [3] Web: Missouri, Find A Grave Index, 1812-2012

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 June 1898
    Event Place: Bellview, Washington County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1898
    Event Place: Banner, Iron County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Missouri, Find A Grave Index, 1812-2012
    [3] Headstone, Thompson Cemetery

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