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Ruth Thompson 1777–1864 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Jul 1777

Birth Location: Westerly, Kings, Rhode Island, United States

Death Date: 12 Sep 1864

Death Location: Norwich Aurora, Connecticut

Father: William Thompson

Mother: Hannah Lewis

Spouse(s): Joshua Lamphere

Children(s): Franklin Lamphere, Polly Lamphere, Sally Lamphere, Ashel Lamphere, Celia Lamphere, William Lamphere, Lucinda Lamphere, Arba Lamphere

The story of Ruth Thompson began in 1777 in Westerly, Kings, Rhode Island, United States. In 1850, Ruth Thompson resided in Norwich, New London, Connecticut. In 1860, Ruth Thompson resided in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States. Ruth Thompson married Joshua Joseph Lamphere, and had children including Arba Blair Lamphere, Ashel John Lamphere, Celia Ann Lamphere, Franklin Lamphere, Lucinda Bernice Lamphere, Polly Lamphere, Sally Lamphere, William Thompson Lamphere. Ruth Thompson passed away in 1864 in Norwich Aurora, Connecticut.

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Biography

  • The story of Ruth Thompson began in 1777 in Westerly, Kings, Rhode Island, United States.
  • In 1850, Ruth Thompson resided in Norwich, New London, Connecticut.
  • In 1860, Ruth Thompson resided in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States.
  • Ruth Thompson married Joshua Joseph Lamphere, and had children including Arba Blair Lamphere, Ashel John Lamphere, Celia Ann Lamphere, Franklin Lamphere, Lucinda Bernice Lamphere, Polly Lamphere, Sally Lamphere, William Thompson Lamphere.
  • Ruth Thompson passed away in 1864 in Norwich Aurora, Connecticut.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ruth Thompson's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Thompson
1777–1864
Birth Place: Westerly, Kings, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
William Thompson
1746–1810
Westerly, Kings, Rhode Island, United States
Hannah Lewis
1755–1798
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Grandparents
William Thompson
1704–1794
Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, United States
Ruth Thompson
1708–1732
Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
Capt Thompson
1671–1738
Mary Holmes
1676–1751
Samuel Thompson
1668–1749
Hannah Brewster
1669–1755
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Thompson
1630–1688
Hannah Brewster
1641–1691
Joshua Holmes
1650–1694
Abigail Ingraham
1636–1715
John Thompson
1609–1688
Grace Brewster
1639–1684
Nathaniel Brewster
1618–1690
Sarah Ludlow
1639–1695

Ruth Thompson's Descendants

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Ruth Thompson (14 Jul 1777–12 Sep 1864) m. Joshua (Joseph) Lamphere (5 Mar 1774–30 Apr 1852)
  1. 1. Franklin Lamphere 1805–1870 m. Waitey Lewis 1801–1881
    1. 1. Eugene (Squire) Lamphere 1829–1908 m. Lucinda (Mercy) Phelps 1833–1917
      1. 1. Franklin (Asa) Lamphere 1852–1918 m. Mary (Ellen Smith) (Lamphere) 1856–1941
        1. 1. Walter (James) Lamphere 1885–1962 m. Maud (Angelina) Eaton 1886–1925
        2. 2. George Lamphere 1876–1955
        3. 3. Frank Lamphere 1878–1954
        4. 4. Edna (M.) Lamphere 1879–1946
        5. 5. William (Edwin) Lamphere 1880–1955
        6. 6. Inez (E) Lamphere 1883–1948
        7. 7. Clarence Lamphere 1888–1918
        8. 8. Fred (Asa) Lamphere 1892–1953
        9. 9. Alice Lacoursias 1895–1978
        10. 10. Ethel (Lamphere) Sayer 1898–1988
        11. 11. George Lamphere 1875–1934 m. May Woodworth 1877–
      2. 2. George (Jay) Lamphere 1854–1928
      3. 3. Almira Lamphere 1854–
      4. 4. Elly (Rhodes) Lamphere 1856–1942
      5. 5. Cora (Imogene) Lamphere 1859–
      6. 6. Lillian (Estella) Lamphere 1861–1913
    2. 2. Benjamin (F) Lamphere 1836–1925
    3. 3. John Lamphere 1841–
  2. 2. Polly Lamphere 1798–
  3. 3. Sally Lamphere 1801–
  4. 4. Ashel (John) Lamphere 1803–1880
  5. 5. Celia (Ann) Lamphere 1809–1884
  6. 6. William (Thompson) Lamphere 1810–
  7. 7. Lucinda (Bernice) Lamphere 1812–1889
  8. 8. Arba (Blair) Lamphere 1822–1895

Ruth Thompson's Timeline

4 Records

1777
14 Jul 1777
Birth of Ruth Thompson in Westerly, Kings, Rhode Island, United States
Westerly, Kings, Rhode Island, United States
1850
1850
Age 73
Ruth Thompson resided here in Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Norwich, New London, Connecticut
1860
1860
Age 83
Ruth Thompson resided here in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
1864
12 Sep 1864
Age 87
Death of Ruth Thompson in Norwich Aurora, Connecticut
Norwich Aurora, Connecticut

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Jul 1777
    Event Place: Westerly, Kings, Rhode Island, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Rhode Island Births, 1636-1930
    [2] Rhode Island Births, 1636-1930
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut; Roll: ; Page: 830; Image: 205.
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut; Roll: M432_48; Page: 181B; Image: .
    [5] Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index
    [6] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut; Roll: M432_48; Page: 181B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut; Roll: ; Page: 830; Image: 205.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1864
    Event Place: Norwich Aurora, Connecticut
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices

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