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Roger Robert Thompson 1801 – 1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Mar 1801

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 8 Mar 1876

Death Location: Blount Co. TN, Bakers Creek Cemetery

Father: Samuel Thompson

Mother: Rebecca Woods

Spouse(s): Celia Lee, Nancy Barten

Children(s): James Thompson, William Thompson, Martha Thompson, David Thompson, George Thompson, Lorenzo Thompson, Mary Hammontree, Nancy McCollum, Robert Thompson, John Thompson, Nancy Thompson

Roger Robert Thompson Sr was born in 1801 in North Carolina, the child of Samuel Thompson and Rebecca Woods. Roger Robert Thompson Sr married Celia Lee, Nancy Ellen Barten, and had children including James M. "Jell" Thompson, William Thompson, Martha Emaline Thompson, David Campbell Thompson, George Thompson, Lorenzo W Thompson, Mary Ann Thompson Hammontree, Nancy Ellen Thompson McCollum, Robert Haggerman Thompson, John R Thompson, Nancy Ellen Thompson. Roger Robert Thompson Sr passed away in 1876 in Blount Co. TN, Bakers Creek Cemetery.

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Biography

  • Roger Robert Thompson Sr was born in 1801 in North Carolina, the child of Samuel Thompson and Rebecca Woods.
  • Roger Robert Thompson Sr married Celia Lee, Nancy Ellen Barten, and had children including James M. "Jell" Thompson, William Thompson, Martha Emaline Thompson, David Campbell Thompson, George Thompson, Lorenzo W Thompson, Mary Ann Thompson Hammontree, Nancy Ellen Thompson McCollum, Robert Haggerman Thompson, John R Thompson, Nancy Ellen Thompson.
  • Roger Robert Thompson Sr passed away in 1876 in Blount Co. TN, Bakers Creek Cemetery.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Thompson
1775 – 1821
Birth Location: Orange Co., North Carolina
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Rebecca Woods
1777 – 1821
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
RW

Spouses(s)

Celia Lee
1800 – 1857
Birth Location: New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, United States
CL
Nancy Barten
1805 – 1876
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
NB

Children(s)

James Thompson
1820 – 1898
Birth Location: Bearcreek, Tennessee, USA
JT
William Thompson
1826 –
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
WT
Martha Thompson
1828 – 1874
Birth Location: Blount, Tennessee, United States
MT
David Thompson
1830 – 1897
Birth Location: Blount County, Tennessee, USA
DT
George Thompson
1836 –
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
GT
Lorenzo Thompson
1837 – 1908
Birth Location: Blount, Tennessee, United States
LT
Mary Hammontree
1840 – 1905
Birth Location: Tennessee
MH
Nancy McCollum
1847 – 1873
Birth Location: Blount, Tennessee, United States
NM
Robert Thompson
1845 – 1911
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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John Thompson
1848 – 1904
Birth Location: United States
JT
Nancy Thompson
1852 – 1941
Birth Location: Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America
NT

Roger Thompson's Ancestors

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Roger Thompson
1801 – 1876
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Samuel Thompson
1775 – 1821
Orange Co., North Carolina
Rebecca Woods
1777 – 1821
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Benjamin Thompson
1749 – 1795
Orange County, North Carolina, USA
Sarah Dean
1755 – 1800
Orange, NC, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Thompson
1734 – 1824
Abigail Haines
1734 – 1791
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Thompson
1696 – 1776
Mary Hancock
1698 – 1782

Roger Thompson's Descendants

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Roger (Robert) Thompson (3 Mar 1801 – 8 Mar 1876) m. Celia Lee (1800 – 1857) m. Nancy (Ellen) Barten (6 January 1805 – 10 May 1876)
  1. 1. 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)
        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)
        2. 2. Sarah (Angeline) Rollins (2 September 1896 – 11 Feb 1918) m. George (Harrison) Prewett (23 Dec 1890 – 19 Jan 1951)
        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)
        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)
        7. 7. Lawrence (Earl) Rollins (17 NOV 1909 – 13 May 1986) m. Thela (Edith) Bay (17 Jun 1914 – Apr 1986)
        8. 8. Fay (Opal) Rollins (20 June 1912 – 24 March 1984) m. Rudolph Uher (25 JAN 1907 – 30 JUN 1970 ®14)
        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
      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
  2. 2. William Thompson (1826 – )
  3. 3. Martha (Emaline) Thompson (28 Jan 1828 – 13 Jun 1874)
  4. 4. David (Campbell) Thompson (28 Feb 1830 – 18 Dec 1897)
  5. 5. George Thompson (1836 – )
  6. 6. Lorenzo (W) Thompson (6 January 1837 – 12 June 1908)
  7. 7. Mary (Ann Thompson) Hammontree (1840 – 1905)
  8. 8. Nancy (Ellen Thompson) McCollum (28 Jun 1847 – 2 Feb 1873)
  9. 9. Robert (Haggerman) Thompson (28 February 1845 – 5 May 1911) m. Hannah (A) Pate
  10. 10. John (R) Thompson (10 Feb 1848 – 30 Jun 1904)
  11. 11. Nancy (Ellen) Thompson (6 October 1852 – 11 February 1941)

Roger Thompson's Timeline

11 Records

1801
3 Mar 1801
Birth of Roger Robert Thompson Sr in Blount Co Tennessee USA
Blount Co Tennessee USA
1801
3 Mar 1801
Birth of Roger Robert Thompson Sr in Tennessee
Tennessee
1801
3 Mar 1801
Birth of Roger Robert Thompson Sr in North Carolina
North Carolina
1830
1830
Age 29
Roger Robert Thompson Sr resided here in Bibb, Alabama, USA
Bibb, Alabama, USA
1840
1840
Age 39
Roger Robert Thompson Sr resided here in Bibb, Alabama, USA
Bibb, Alabama, USA
1850
1850
Age 49
Roger Robert Thompson Sr resided here in W C River, Bibb, Alabama, USA
W C River, Bibb, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 59
Roger Robert Thompson Sr resided here in West Side Cahaba River, Bibb, Alabama, USA
West Side Cahaba River, Bibb, Alabama, USA
1866
1866
Age 65
Roger Robert Thompson Sr resided here in Bibb, Alabama
Bibb, Alabama
1870
1870
Age 69
Roger Robert Thompson Sr resided here in District 2, Blount, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Blount, Tennessee, USA
1876
8 Mar 1876
Age 75
Death of Roger Robert Thompson Sr in Blount Co. TN, Bakers Creek Cemetery
Blount Co. TN, Bakers Creek Cemetery
1876
8 Mar 1876
Age 75
Death of Roger Robert Thompson Sr in Blount Co. TN, Bakers Creek Cemetery
Blount Co. TN, Bakers Creek Cemetery

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1801
    Event Place: Blount Co Tennessee USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Blount, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1515; Page: 84A; Family History Library Film: 553014
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: West Side Cahaba River, Bibb, Alabama; Page: 700; Family History Library Film: 803002
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1801
    Event Place: Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1801
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: W C River, Bibb, Alabama; Roll: 2; Page: 12b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Bibb, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Bibb, Alabama; Series: M19; Roll: 2; Page: 159; Family History Library Film: 0002329

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Bibb, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Bibb, Alabama; Roll: 1; Page: 117; Family History Library Film: 0002332

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: W C River, Bibb, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: W C River, Bibb, Alabama; Roll: 2; Page: 12b

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: West Side Cahaba River, Bibb, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: West Side Cahaba River, Bibb, Alabama; Page: 700; Family History Library Film: 803002

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1866
    Event Place: Bibb, Alabama
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., State Census, 1820-1866

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 2, Blount, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Blount, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1515; Page: 84A; Family History Library Film: 553014

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Mar 1876
    Event Place: Blount Co. TN, Bakers Creek Cemetery
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Mar 1876
    Event Place: Blount Co. TN, Bakers Creek Cemetery

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Blount County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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