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Silas Knight Thompson 1858–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Apr 1858

Birth Location: Laurens Co., S.C.

Death Date: 6 Feb 1937

Death Location: Oconee, South Carolina, USA

Father: Ellis Thompson

Mother: Frances Garrett

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The story of Silas Knight Thompson began in 1858 in Laurens Co., S.C.. Silas Knight Thompson passed away in 1937 in Oconee, South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Silas Knight Thompson began in 1858 in Laurens Co., S.C..
  • Silas Knight Thompson passed away in 1937 in Oconee, South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ellis Thompson
1820–1893
Birth Location: Youngs, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
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Frances Garrett
1821–1883
Birth Location: Laurens Co., S.C.
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Silas Thompson's Ancestors

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Silas Thompson
1858–1937
Birth Place: Laurens Co., S.C.
Parents
Ellis Thompson
1820–1893
Youngs, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Frances (Whitfied) Garrett
1821–1883
Laurens Co., S.C.
Grandparents
Ambrose Garrett
1798–1840
Laurens Co., South Carolina
Nancy DeLong
1799–1861
Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Silas Thompson's Timeline

2 Records

1858
Apr 1858
Birth of Silas Knight Thompson in Laurens Co., S.C.
Laurens Co., S.C.
1937
6 Feb 1937
Age 79
Death of Silas Knight Thompson in Oconee, South Carolina, USA
Oconee, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Apr 1858
    Event Place: Laurens Co., S.C.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1937
    Event Place: Oconee, South Carolina, USA
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