YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Johnnie Merle Thompson 1932–2016 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 December 1932

Birth Location: Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 9 January 2016

Death Location: Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: John Thompson

Mother: Julia Herndon

Spouse(s): Clancy Cole

Children(s):

Johnnie Merle Thompson was born in 1932 in Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America, the child of John Thompson And Julia Myrtle Herndon. In 1935, Johnnie Merle Thompson resided in Rock Hill, York, South Carolina. In 1940, Johnnie Merle Thompson resided in Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, United States. Johnnie Merle Thompson married Clancy Elbert Cole, and had children including Julia Cole. Johnnie Merle Thompson passed away in 2016 in Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Find more search results for Johnnie Thompson
JT

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Johnnie Merle Thompson was born in 1932 in Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America, the child of John Thompson And Julia Myrtle Herndon.
  • In 1935, Johnnie Merle Thompson resided in Rock Hill, York, South Carolina.
  • In 1940, Johnnie Merle Thompson resided in Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, United States.
  • Johnnie Merle Thompson married Clancy Elbert Cole, and had children including Julia Cole.
  • Johnnie Merle Thompson passed away in 2016 in Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Thompson
1901–1981
Birth Location: South Carolina
JT
Julia Herndon
1907–2005
Birth Location: Bennettsville South, Marlboro, South Carolina, United States
JH

Spouses(s)

Clancy Cole
1932–1979
Birth Location: Rutherford, North Carolina
CC

Children(s)

Johnnie Thompson's Ancestors

Self
Johnnie Thompson
1932–2016
Birth Place: Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America
Parents
John Thompson
1901–1981
South Carolina
Julia (Myrtle) Herndon
1907–2005
Bennettsville South, Marlboro, South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
William (Alman) Thompson
1872–1929
South Carolina, United States
Sara (Wilma) Gibson
1882–1953
Mount Croghan, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States
Jess (B) Herndon
1879–1957
Bennettsville South, South Carolina, USA
Mattie Adams
1886–1953
Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Nicholas Herndon
1852–1920
Martha Bennett
1853–1926
Ebb Adams
1850–1916
Margaret Hubbard
1856–1912
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Herndon
1819–1880
Elizabeth Stanton
1824–1880
William Bennett
1824–1874
Patience Pankey
1824–1903
William Adams
1804–1855
Sallie Fletcher
1818–1892
Peter Hubbard
1815–1882
Matilda Goodwin
1819–1883

Johnnie Thompson's Timeline

6 Records

1932
27 December 1932
Birth of Johnnie Merle Thompson in Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America
Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America
1935
1935
Age 3
Johnnie Merle Thompson resided here in Rock Hill, York, South Carolina
Rock Hill, York, South Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 8
Johnnie Merle Thompson resided here in Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, United States
Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, United States
1950
1950
Age 18
Johnnie Merle Thompson resided here in Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, USA
Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, USA
1996
1996
Age 64
Johnnie Merle Thompson resided here in Greenville, SC
Greenville, SC
2016
9 January 2016
Age 84
Death of Johnnie Merle Thompson in Travelers Rest, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
Travelers Rest, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 December 1932
    Event Place: Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rock Hill, York, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3845; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 46-27.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Rock Hill, York, Sou

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rock Hill, York, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rock Hill, York, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3845; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 46-27.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rock Hill, York, South Carolina; Roll: T627_3845; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 46-27.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Rock Hill, York, Sou

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1952
    Event Place: Columbia, South Carolina
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Columbia Record - 15 Jul 1952 - Page 8, Marriage of Thompson / Nelson 15 Jul 1952

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1996
    Event Place: Greenville, SC
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 January 2016
    Event Place: Travelers Rest, Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication: Legacy; pid=177244358
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cheraw, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Johnnie Thompson

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE