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Richard Alexander Thomson 1924–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jul 1924

Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 26 Mar 1982

Death Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: John Thomson

Mother: Elizabeth Cameron

Spouse(s): Marjorie Smith

Children(s):

The story of Richard Alexander Thomson began in 1924 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1930, Richard Alexander Thomson resided in Gloucester City, Camden, New Jersey, USA. In 1935, Richard Alexander Thomson resided in Brooklawn, Camden, New Jersey. Richard Alexander Thomson married Marjorie Mae Thomson Smith, and had children including Jeri Elizabeth Thomson, Robin Sarah Thomson. Richard Alexander Thomson passed away in 1982 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Richard Alexander Thomson began in 1924 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1930, Richard Alexander Thomson resided in Gloucester City, Camden, New Jersey, USA.
  • In 1935, Richard Alexander Thomson resided in Brooklawn, Camden, New Jersey.
  • Richard Alexander Thomson married Marjorie Mae Thomson Smith, and had children including Jeri Elizabeth Thomson, Robin Sarah Thomson.
  • Richard Alexander Thomson passed away in 1982 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Thomson's Ancestors

Self
Richard Thomson
1924–1982
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Parents
John Tison Thomson
1877–1948
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Elizabeth (Jane) Cameron
1886–1960
Scotland
Grandparents
William (Lawrence G.) Thomson
1852–1929
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Ella (Valeria) Chambers
1853–1922
Hamilton, Mercer, New Jersey, USA
Richard (Walter) Cameron
1863–1885
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Margaret (L) Glass
1868–1910
Scotland
Great-Grandparents
William Thomson
1818–1889
Elizabeth Gudknecht
1825–1900
Mathes Chambers
1824–1860
Rebecca Hubs
1833–1870
John Cameron
1827–1863
Catherine Connor
1830–
Mary Rae
1850–1921
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Thomson
1775–
Johannes Gudknecht
1798–1877
Sarah Logan
1801–1887
Daniel Chambers
1790–1864
Sarah Loveless
1790–1869
James Sr
1791–
Isabella Quigley
1791–1878

Richard Thomson's Timeline

8 Records

1924
17 Jul 1924
Birth of Richard Alexander Thomson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1930
1930
Age 6
Richard Alexander Thomson resided here in Gloucester City, Camden, New Jersey, USA
Gloucester City, Camden, New Jersey, USA
1935
1935
Age 11
Richard Alexander Thomson resided here in Brooklawn, Camden, New Jersey
Brooklawn, Camden, New Jersey
1940
1940
Age 16
Richard Alexander Thomson resided here in Brooklawn, Camden, New Jersey, USA
Brooklawn, Camden, New Jersey, USA
1945
8 Feb 1945
Age 21
Richard Alexander Thomson resided here in Camden, New Jersey, USA
Camden, New Jersey, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 27
Richard Alexander Thomson resided here in New Jersey
New Jersey
1956
1956
Age 32
Richard Alexander Thomson resided here in New Jersey, USA
New Jersey, USA
1982
26 Mar 1982
Age 58
Death of Richard Alexander Thomson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jul 1924
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for New Jersey, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 659
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brooklawn, Camden, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02320; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 4-15
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gloucester City, Camden, New Jersey; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 0121; FHL microfilm: 2341058
    [6] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe
    [7] U.S., World War II Hospital Admission Card Files, National Archives and Records Administration; Hospital Admission Card Files, ca. 1970 - ca. 1970; NAI: 570973; Record Group Number: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), 1775-1994; Record Group Title: 112
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Philadelphia Inquirer; Publication Date: 28 Mar 1982; Publication Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.42530012,0

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Gloucester City, Camden, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gloucester City, Camden, New Jersey; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 0121; FHL microfilm: 2341058

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Brooklawn, Camden, New Jersey
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brooklawn, Camden, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02320; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 4-15

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Brooklawn, Camden, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brooklawn, Camden, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02320; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 4-15

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1945
    Event Place: Camden, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: New Jersey
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Brooklawn, Camden, New Jersey
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for New Jersey, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 659

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Camden, New Jersey
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Little Ferry, New Jersey
    Record Source: U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Phila.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Philadelphia Inquirer; Publication Date: 28 Mar 1982; Publication Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.42530012,0

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Burial Records, 1836-1880; Collection: Quaker Meeting Records; Call Number: MR Ph:378

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1982
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Philadelphia Inquirer; Publication Date: 28 Mar 1982; Publication Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.42530012,0

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Burial Records, 1836-1880; Collection: Quaker Meeting Records; Call Number: MR Ph:378
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Philadelphia Inquirer; Publication Date: 28 Mar 1982; Publication Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.42530012,0

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