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Richard Nelson Thompson 1891–1951 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Sep 18 1891

Birth Location: Bastrop County, Texas, USA

Death Date: 31 January 1951

Death Location: Palacios, Matagorda County, Texas, United States of America

Father: John 💚

Mother: Nellie 🤎

Spouse(s): Margaret Thompson

Children(s): Dorothy Thompson, D Thompson, Dora Thompson, Nelson Sr, Nellie Thompson, Hazel Thompson, Russell Thompson, Gilford Thompson, Fulton Thompson

The story of Richard Nelson Thompson began in 1891 in Bastrop County, Texas, USA. In 1880, Richard Nelson Thompson established residence. In 1900, Richard Nelson Thompson resided in Justice Precinct 6, Travis, Texas, USA. Richard Nelson Thompson married Margaret E Thompson, and had children including D B Thompson, Dora Ann Thompson, Dorothy Thompson, Fulton Thompson, Gilford Thompson, Hazel C Thompson, Nellie Jane Thompson, Nelson Bryant Thompson Sr, Russell Thompson. Richard Nelson Thompson passed away in 1951 in Palacios, Matagorda County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Richard Nelson Thompson began in 1891 in Bastrop County, Texas, USA.
  • In 1880, Richard Nelson Thompson established residence.
  • In 1900, Richard Nelson Thompson resided in Justice Precinct 6, Travis, Texas, USA.
  • Richard Nelson Thompson married Margaret E Thompson, and had children including D B Thompson, Dora Ann Thompson, Dorothy Thompson, Fulton Thompson, Gilford Thompson, Hazel C Thompson, Nellie Jane Thompson, Nelson Bryant Thompson Sr, Russell Thompson.
  • Richard Nelson Thompson passed away in 1951 in Palacios, Matagorda County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John 💚
1865–1959
Birth Location: Rusk, Cherokee County, Texas, United States of America
J💚
Nellie 🤎
1875–1955
Birth Location: Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas, United States of America
N🤎

Spouses(s)

Margaret Thompson
1891–1956
Birth Location: Bastrop County, Texas, United States of America
MT

Children(s)

Dorothy Thompson
1924–2010
Birth Location: Texas
DT
D Thompson
1928–2004
Birth Location: Texas
DT
Dora Thompson
1930–2012
Birth Location: Texas
DT
Nelson Sr
1934–
Birth Location: Orange Grove-Sandia, Texas
NS
Nellie Thompson
1935–2017
Birth Location: Texas
NT
Hazel Thompson
1914–2006
Birth Location: Robstown, Nueces, Texas, USA
HT
Russell Thompson
1917–1980
Birth Location: Buda, Hays County, Texas, USA
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Gilford Thompson
1919–1977
Birth Location: Elgin, Bastrop, Texas, USA
GT
Fulton Thompson
1922–1972
Birth Location: Texas
FT

Richard Thompson's Ancestors

Self
Richard Thompson
1891–1951
Birth Place: Bastrop County, Texas, USA
Parents
John Stacy Thompson 💚
1865–1959
Rusk, Cherokee County, Texas, United States of America
Nellie (Marie Shelton) 🤎
1875–1955
Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas, United States of America
Grandparents
Robt Thompson
1847–1899
Hillsboro, Scott, Mississippi USA
S (Ann) Collins
1847–1880
Texas
George Shelton
1843–1933
Preoria, Illinois, United States
Sarah Shelton
1844–1927
Colebrook, Ashtabula Co., Ohio
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Thompson
1808–1861
Simmeyan Strong
1825–1911
James Shelton
1814–
Lutitia Wyckoff
1824–1864
John Halsted
1796–1885
Mary Wells
1797–1872
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Judge Thompson
1805–1876
Mary Slaughter
1793–1842
Robert Strong
1786–1841
Elizabeth Mareable
1788–1840
Stephen Shelton
1777–1859
Lydia Heath
1780–1830
Ephraim Wyckoff
1794–1826
Elizabeth Bilyeu
1794–1826
Isaac Halstead
1767–1863
Elizabeth Halstead
1766–1802
Peter Wells
1751–1839
Anna Schryver
1762–1844

Richard Thompson's Descendants

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Richard (Nelson) Thompson (Sep 18 1891–31 January 1951) m. Margaret (E) Thompson (13 June 1891–13 May 1956)
  1. 1. Dorothy Thompson 1924–2010 m. Eldon (Herbert Hamlin) Sr 1921–1980
    1. 1. Richard Hamlin 1941–2011 m. Allie (Jean) Jenkins 1944–2001
    2. 2. Dorothy (Marie) Hamlin 1948–1998 m. Timothy (Joseph) Hill 1948–1996
    3. 3. Eldon (Herbert Hamlin) Jr 1942–1985
  2. 2. D (B) Thompson 1928–2004 m. Benita (Louise) Blackburn 1935–2016
  3. 3. Dora (Ann) Thompson 1930–2012 m. Alfred (Hughes "Sonny") Rogers 1923–2018 m. Joe (Robert) Parker 1924–1976
    1. 1. Sandra (Kaye) Parker 1950–2003 m. Patrick (D.) Hurley 1939–1985
    2. 2. JoAnn Parker 1947–1948
    3. 3. Joe (Robert) Parker 1951–2010
  4. 4. Nelson (Bryant Thompson) Sr 1934– m. Ruby (Parker) Thompson 1925–2014 m. Doris (J) Scarborough 1932–2010
  5. 5. Nellie (Jane) Thompson 1935–2017 m. John (K Rockenbaugh) Jr 1930–1998
  6. 6. Hazel (C) Thompson 1914–2006 m. Felix (A) Wostal 1914–1972 m. Willie (Hominick) Jr 1919–1994
    1. 1. Clinton (J.) Wostal 1938–2011 m. Joy (Netek) Wostal 1934–2014 m. Geraldine (Joyce) Korczynski 1941–2019
    2. 2. Joyce (Marie) Wostal 1939–2011 m. Ralph (Thomas) Dickey 1931–2012 m. Joe (Tom) Simmons 1939–2012
  7. 7. Russell Thompson 1917–1980 m. Trillie (T) Arnold 1922–1999 m. Ellen (Pauline) Buckner 1931–1999 m. Willis (Maurine) Thompson 1928–1977 m. Nannie (Bell) Harris 1926–1954
    1. 1. Mary (M) Little 1939–1999 m. Wilford (R) Little 1922–1998 m. Clifford (E) Linney 1922–1998
    2. 2. Lavinia Brumbelow 1941–2017 m. William ("Bill") Brumbelow 1933–2003
    3. 3. Trissie (A) Arnold 1943–2008 m. James (Edward) Arnold 1936–2017
  8. 8. Gilford Thompson 1919–1977 m. Margaret (M) Thompson 1916–1971 m. Jewel (H) Walthall 1898–1969 m. Helen (L) Wolfe 1914–2001
  9. 9. Fulton Thompson 1922–1972 m. Dorothy (Mae) Fox 1927–1999
    1. 1. Fulton (Richard Thompson) Jr 1945–1977
    2. 2. Shaaron (E) Thompson 1946–2013

Richard Thompson's Timeline

11 Records

1880
Mar 1880
Richard Nelson Thompson resided here
None
1891
Sep 18 1891
Birth of Richard Nelson Thompson in Bastrop County, Texas, USA
Bastrop County, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 9
Richard Nelson Thompson resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Travis, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Travis, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
Richard Nelson Thompson resided here in Justice Precinct 5, Hays, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 5, Hays, Texas, USA
1917
1 Jul 1917
Age 26
Richard Nelson Thompson resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 29
Richard Nelson Thompson resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Bastrop, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Bastrop, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Richard Nelson Thompson resided here in Precinct 2, Travis, Texas, USA
Precinct 2, Travis, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
Richard Nelson Thompson resided here in Rural, Jim Wells, Texas
Rural, Jim Wells, Texas
1940
1940
Age 49
Richard Nelson Thompson resided here in J Precinct 3, Matagorda, Texas, USA
J Precinct 3, Matagorda, Texas, USA
1942
1942
Age 51
Richard Nelson Thompson resided here in Palacios, Texas, USA
Palacios, Texas, USA
1951
31 January 1951
Age 60
Death of Richard Nelson Thompson in Palacios, Matagorda, Texas, United States
Palacios, Matagorda, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Sep 18 1891
    Event Place: Bastrop County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] U.S., Indian Census Rolls, Year: 1917; Roll: M595_446; Line: 16; Agency: Redding District
    [3] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Bastrop, Texas; Roll: T625_1774; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 31
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Hays; Roll: 1953528
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Travis, Texas; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 1241673
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Hays, Texas; Roll: T624_1563; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1375576
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Mar 1880
    Record Source: U.S. Marine Corps Muster Rolls

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Travis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Travis, Texas; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0116; FHL microfilm: 1241673

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 5, Hays, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 5, Hays, Texas; Roll: T624_1563; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1375576

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1917
    Record Source: U.S., Indian Census Rolls, Year: 1917; Roll: M595_446; Line: 16; Agency: Redding District

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Bastrop, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Bastrop, Texas; Roll: T625_1774; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 31

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Travis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Jim Wells, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: J Precinct 3, Matagorda, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Palacios, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 31 Jan 1951
    Event Place: Palacios, Matagorda County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Richard Nelson Thompson 31 Jan 1951

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hays, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Hays; Roll: 1953528

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Rural Precinct 3, Matagorda, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: U.S. Marine Corps Muster Rolls

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 January 1951
    Event Place: Palacios, Matagorda, Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Palacios, Matagorda County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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