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Reuben Thompson 1765–1855 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jan 1765

Birth Location: Bertie County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 31 Dec 1855

Death Location: Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America

Father:

Mother: Nancy Ballard

Spouse(s): Rachel Chambers

Children(s): Robert Thompson, Sarah Thompson, Reubin Thompson, John Thompson, Jemima Thompson, Katherine Flanders, Asa Thompson, Allen Thompson, Hettie Thompson, Sally Thompson, Hardy Thompson, Katie Thompson, Jordon Thompson, Edy Thompson, William Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson, Henry Thompson, Pharaba Thompson

The story of Reuben Thompson began in 1765 in Bertie County, North Carolina, United States of America. In 1820, Reuben Thompson resided in Emanuel, Georgia, United States. Reuben Thompson married Rachel Chambers, and had children including Allen Thompson, Asa Thompson, Edy Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson, Hardy Columbus Thompson, Henry Thompson, Hettie Thompson, Jemima Thompson, John Thompson, Jordon Thompson, Katherine Thompson Flanders, Katie Thompson, Pharaba Edith Thompson, Reubin Thompson, Robert Thompson, Sally Thompson, Sarah Thompson, William Thompson. Reuben Thompson passed away in 1855 in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Reuben Thompson began in 1765 in Bertie County, North Carolina, United States of America.
  • In 1820, Reuben Thompson resided in Emanuel, Georgia, United States.
  • Reuben Thompson married Rachel Chambers, and had children including Allen Thompson, Asa Thompson, Edy Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson, Hardy Columbus Thompson, Henry Thompson, Hettie Thompson, Jemima Thompson, John Thompson, Jordon Thompson, Katherine Thompson Flanders, Katie Thompson, Pharaba Edith Thompson, Reubin Thompson, Robert Thompson, Sally Thompson, Sarah Thompson, William Thompson.
  • Reuben Thompson passed away in 1855 in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nancy Ballard
1747–1866
Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Rachel Chambers
1767–1857
Birth Location: Cecil, Maryland, United States
RC

Children(s)

Robert Thompson
1804–1865
Birth Location: Georgia
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Sarah Thompson
1800–1834
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Reubin Thompson
1796–1797
Birth Location: Wilkes, Georgia, Usa
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John Thompson
1799–1800
Birth Location: Burke, Georgia, United States
JT
Jemima Thompson
1784–
Birth Location: –
JT
Katherine Flanders
1795–1870
Birth Location: Wilkes, Georgia, United States
KF
Asa Thompson
1793–1794
Birth Location: Burke, Georgia, United States
AT
Allen Thompson
1808–1808
Birth Location: Emanuel, Georgia, United States
AT
Hettie Thompson
1816–1846
Birth Location: Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America
HT
Sally Thompson
1819–1820
Birth Location: –
ST
Hardy Thompson
1817–1818
Birth Location: Georgia, United States of America
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Katie Thompson
1812–1813
Birth Location: –
KT
Jordon Thompson
1810–1811
Birth Location: Emanuel, Georgia, United States
JT
Edy Thompson
1811–1814
Birth Location: –
ET
William Thompson
1809–1810
Birth Location: –
WT
Elizabeth Thompson
1800–1801
Birth Location: Burke, Georgia, United States
ET
Henry Thompson
1806–1887
Birth Location: Statesboro, Bulloch, Georgia, United States
HT
Pharaba Thompson
1802–1879
Birth Location: , Montgomery, Georgia, USA
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Reuben Thompson's Ancestors

Self
Reuben Thompson
1765–1855
Birth Place: Bertie County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Nancy Ballard
1747–1866
Robeson, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Reuben Thompson's Descendants

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Reuben Thompson (11 Jan 1765–31 Dec 1855) m. Rachel Chambers (3 February 1767–3 January 1857)
  1. 1. Robert Thompson 1804–1865 m. Mildred (Amelia) Beasley 1806–1865
    1. 1. Asa (L.) Thompson 1837–1863
    2. 2. William (M.) Thompson 1828–1907
    3. 3. Robert (Bird) Thompson 1843–1923
    4. 4. Winnie (Catherine) Thompson 1834–1907
    5. 5. James (Gordon) Thompson 1848–1926
    6. 6. Nancy (Elizabeth) Thompson 1839–1909
    7. 7. Allen Thompson 1830–1917
    8. 8. John (Nelson) Thompson 1826–1912
    9. 9. Mary (Ann) Thompson 1832–1898
    10. 10. James (Alfred) Thompson 1849–1910 m. Rachel Hurst 1860– m. Laura (Rachel) Varnadore 1866–1947
      1. 1. Allie Thompson 1890–
      2. 2. Martha (Q.) Thompson 1897–1969 m. Frances (Eligh) Dixon 1892–1932
        1. 1. Nevel (or Newell Cook) Dixon 1916–1994 m. Louise Phillips 1922–1973
        2. 2. Lizzy (May) Dixon 1919–1998 m. James (Hubert) Claxton 1917–1946 m. William (Olan) Williams 1913–1977 m. Clifford (E.) Odom 1931–1979
        3. 3. James (Francis) Dixon 1923–2002
        4. 4. Kelly (Wilbur) Dixon 1927–2013
        5. 5. Shelly (Margaret) Dixon 1929–1996
        6. 6. Martha Dixon 1913–2016 m. Howard (A.) Groover 1927–2002
        7. 7. Annie (Ruth) Dixon 1934–1998 m. James (Miller “Miller”) Messex 1939–2014
        8. 8. Mary (E.) Dixon 1924– m. Joseph (“Joe”) Foskey 1923–2015
      3. 3. Noah (Elias) Thompson 1878–1951 m. Mamie (Lee) Jones 1891–1960
        1. 1. James (E.) Thompson 1911–1987
      4. 4. Addie (Bell) Thompson 1909–1995 m. John (B "Ovie") Carroll 1896–1941
        1. 1. Morris (Lee) Carroll 1936–2007 m. Fabria (Joanne) Sanders 1939–2002
        2. 2. Hollis Carroll 1935–1935
      5. 5. George (Simeon Thompson) Sr 1906–1966 m. Hattie (Elizabeth) Kersey 1909–2000
        1. 1. George (Simeon Thompson) Jr. 1926–2005
        2. 2. Albert Thompson 1934–2010
        3. 3. Athell Thompson 1942–2005
        4. 4. Charles (Alfred) Thompson 1947–1956
      6. 6. Eli (E) Thompson 1903–1977 m. Myrtle Nails 1906–1985
        1. 1. Ellen (Joyce) Thompson –2016 m. Albert (Perkins Stringer) Jr. 1924–2005
      7. 7. John (Stephen) Thompson 1900–1964
      8. 8. Rachel (Susan) Thompson 1895–1969 m. William (Monroe) Moore 1893–1984
        1. 1. Ira (Lester) Moore 1922–2005 m. Mervin (Mae) Rimes 1916–1968
        2. 2. Laura (Bell) Moore 1927–1977
      9. 9. Susie (Anna) Thompson 1894–
      10. 10. Nancy (Jane) Thompson 1892–1924
      11. 11. John (Lewis) Thompson 1892–
      12. 12. Marian Thompson 1890–
      13. 13. Cornelies (Washington) Thompson 1880–
        1. 1. Viola Thompson 1919–1976 m. John (Alvin) Sellers 1911–
      14. 14. James (Allen) Thompson 1889–1964 m. Alma MOORE 1900–1980 m. Lola (Lee) Dixon 1890–1913
        1. 1. Ressie (Lee) Thompson 1915–1996 m. Jim (Hines) Rimes 1911–1977
        2. 2. Bernice Thompson 1916–1979 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Collins 1918–1999
        3. 3. Blanchie Thompson 1918–1995 m. Emory (Lloyd) Medders 1912–1992
        4. 4. Nora (Dell) Thompson 1935–1997
        5. 5. Elowese Thompson 1929–2001
        6. 6. Joyce (Linda) Thompson 1939–2011
        7. 7. Walter (Zemp) Thompson 1932–1976
        8. 8. Corbett (Franklin) Thompson 1922–1997 m. Inez (R) Amerson 1920–
        9. 9. James (Allen) Thompson 1920–1982 m. Laverne Rentz 1914–1984
        10. 10. Lola (Lee) Thompson 1884–1991 m. James (William) McQuarter 1917– m. Allen (R.) Keith 1923–2007 m. Hilary (L) Wing 1904–1991
  2. 2. Sarah Thompson 1800–1834
  3. 3. Reubin Thompson 1796–1797
  4. 4. John Thompson 1799–1800
  5. 5. Jemima Thompson 1784–
  6. 6. Katherine (Thompson) Flanders 1795–1870
  7. 7. Asa Thompson 1793–1794
  8. 8. Allen Thompson 1808–1808
  9. 9. Hettie Thompson 1816–1846
  10. 10. Sally Thompson 1819–1820
  11. 11. Hardy (Columbus) Thompson 1817–1818 m. Martha Williamson 1811–1901
    1. 1. Andrew (Jackson) Thompson 1834–
    2. 2. Solomon (Williamson) Thompson 1836–1876
    3. 3. Jane Thompson 1843–
    4. 4. Elizabeth Thompson 1846–
    5. 5. Berry Thompson 1841–
    6. 6. Eliza Thompson 1850–1937
    7. 7. Andrew (Jackson) Thompson 1834–1922
  12. 12. Katie Thompson 1812–1813
  13. 13. Jordon Thompson 1810–1811
  14. 14. Edy Thompson 1811–1814
  15. 15. William Thompson 1809–1810
  16. 16. Elizabeth Thompson 1800–1801
  17. 17. Henry Thompson 1806–1887
  18. 18. Pharaba (Edith) Thompson 1802–1879 m. William (Con) Phillips 1790–1839
    1. 1. Edith Thompson 1831–1893 m. John (H) Moseley 1826–1862
      1. 1. Thomas (B.) Mosley 1850–1891
      2. 2. Lucretia Mosley 1853–1923
      3. 3. Mary (Polly) Mosley 1853–1942
      4. 4. Keziah (Ann) Mosley 1854–
      5. 5. Dennis Mosley 1858–1930
      6. 6. John (H Mosley) Jr. 1862–1930
    2. 2. Littleberry (Columbus) Thompson 1822–1901 m. Margaret (“Peggy”) Wilkes 1824–1907 m. Mary Moseley 1822–1863
      1. 1. Cassa Thompson 1861–
      2. 2. Melvina Thompson 1857–
      3. 3. Littleberry Thompson 1846–1911
      4. 4. Nancy Thompson 1842–1883
      5. 5. Thomas (Thompson) Sr. 1842–1920 m. Nancy Moseley 1842–1883
        1. 1. Thomas (C) Thompson 1885–1927
        2. 2. Katie Thompson 1888–1973 m. Herschel (Van Buren) Thompson 1884–1939
      6. 6. Edith Thompson 1856–1910 m. George (E M) Wing 1852–1928
        1. 1. FRANKLIN (C) WING 1889–1937
        2. 2. GEORGIA (ANN ISABELLE) WING 1885–1936
        3. 3. Edith (G) Wing 1883–1983 m. Harvey (Allen) Moseley 1887–1965
        4. 4. EDA (GABRIELLA) WING 1882–1954 m. Anthony Mosley 1885–1972
        5. 5. Carrie Wing 1897–1967
        6. 6. Dennis (Levi) Wing 1891–1959 m. Georgia (Elizabeth) Partin 1881–1922
        7. 7. CASSIE (ETTA) WING 1887–1983 m. Harvey (Allen) Moseley 1887–1965
        8. 8. Dora (Ella) Wing 1878–1954 m. Anson (Ball) King 1877–
        9. 9. Berry (Albany) Wing 1876–1945 m. Eula (Verene) Johnson 1884–1927
        10. 10. Emily (Emelia) Wing 1892–1967
        11. 11. ALLEN WING 1894–
        12. 12. JOHN (ELBERT ARLINGTON) WING 1880–1900 m. Lillie Williamson 1882–1969
      7. 7. Carisse Thompson 1863–1930
      8. 8. Georgia (Ann) Thompson 1861–1934
      9. 9. Lavina Thompson 1855–1911
      10. 10. Martha (A) Thompson 1852–1910 m. JOHN (F E) WING 1852–1928
        1. 1. Bress (D) Wing 1875–
        2. 2. John (C) Wing 1877–
        3. 3. Mary (E) Wing 1878–
        4. 4. Vinie (G) Wing 1881–
        5. 5. Martha (C) Wing 1879–
        6. 6. Allis (D) Wing 1882–
        7. 7. Sidney (B) Wing 1884–
        8. 8. Thompson Wing 1885–
        9. 9. Franklin (C) Wing 1887–
        10. 10. Elzie (L) Wing 1889–
      11. 11. Freeman Thompson 1850–1907
      12. 12. Mary (Ann "Polly") Thompson 1848–1924 m. Andrew (Jackson) Mcintyre 1844–1912
        1. 1. Charles (Hamilton) Mcintyre 1885–1949 m. Eula Anderson 1895–
      13. 13. John Thompson 1844–1926

Reuben Thompson's Timeline

3 Records

1765
11 Jan 1765
Birth of Reuben Thompson in Bertie County, North Carolina, United States of America
Bertie County, North Carolina, United States of America
1820
1820
Age 55
Reuben Thompson resided here in Emanuel, Georgia, United States
Emanuel, Georgia, United States
1855
31 Dec 1855
Age 90
Death of Reuben Thompson in Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America
Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jan 1765
    Event Place: Bertie County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Emanuel, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Emanuel, Georgia; Page: 92; NARA Roll: M33_6; Image: 61

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Dec 1855
    Event Place: Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Emanuel County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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