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Walter Bradford Thompson 1912 – 1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1912

Birth Location: Brockton, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 23 Aug 1977

Death Location: Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: William Thompson

Mother: Myrtie Thomas

Spouse(s): Clara Richardson

Children(s): Walter Thompson

In 1912, Walter Bradford Thompson Sr entered the world in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA, born to William A Thompson and Myrtie May Thomas. Walter Bradford Thompson Sr married Clara I. Richardson, and had children including Walter Bradford Thompson. Walter Bradford Thompson Sr passed away in 1977 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1912, Walter Bradford Thompson Sr entered the world in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA, born to William A Thompson and Myrtie May Thomas.
  • Walter Bradford Thompson Sr married Clara I. Richardson, and had children including Walter Bradford Thompson.
  • Walter Bradford Thompson Sr passed away in 1977 in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Thompson
1887 – 1950
Birth Location: Massachusetts
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Myrtie Thomas
1893 – 1953
Birth Location: Massachusetts
MT

Spouses(s)

Clara Richardson
1912 – 2010
Birth Location: USA
CR

Children(s)

Walter Thompson
Birth Location: –
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Walter Thompson's Ancestors

Self
Walter Thompson
1912 – 1977
Birth Place: Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
William A Thompson
1887 – 1950
Massachusetts
Myrtie (May) Thomas
1893 – 1953
Massachusetts
Grandparents
William (Balentine) Thompson
– 1892
Glasgow, Scotland
Margaret Carswell
1852 –
Scotland
Otis (Packard) Thomas
1871 – 1941
Scotland
Martha (Frances) Gary
1852 – 1941
Massachusetts
Great-Grandparents
James Thompson
Agnes Whitehill
Allan Careswell
1821 –
Elizabeth Erskine
1823 –
William Thomas
1830 – 1906
Bridget Curwen
1831 – 1893
Zephaniah Gary
1827 – 1891
Lucetta Gardner
– 1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nelson Thomas
1781 – 1848
Anna Reed
1785 – 1840
Rufus Gary
1782 –
Belinda Leonard
William Gardner
Mary W

Walter Thompson's Descendants

1.
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Walter (Bradford) Thompson (1912 – 23 Aug 1977) m. Clara (I.) Richardson (06 Dec 1912 – 02 May 2010)
  1. 1. Walter (Bradford) Thompson
    1. 1. Terri Thompson

Walter Thompson's Timeline

18 Records

1912
10 May 1912
Birth of Walter Bradford Thompson Sr in Brockton, Massachusetts Plymouth County
Brockton, Massachusetts Plymouth County
1912
10 May 1912
Birth of Walter Bradford Thompson Sr in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
1912
10 May 1912
Birth of Walter Bradford Thompson Sr in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
1912
10 May 1912
Birth of Walter Bradford Thompson Sr in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
1912
10 May 1912
Birth of Walter Bradford Thompson Sr in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
1912
1912
Birth of Walter Bradford Thompson Sr in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
1913
Abt. 1913
Age 1
Birth of Walter Bradford Thompson Sr in Massachusetts
Massachusetts
1913
Abt. 1913
Age 1
Birth of Walter Bradford Thompson Sr in Massachusetts
Massachusetts
1920
1920
Age 8
Walter Bradford Thompson Sr resided here in Brockton Ward 2, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Brockton Ward 2, Plymouth, Massachusetts
1920
1920
Age 8
Walter Bradford Thompson Sr resided here in Brockton Ward 2, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Brockton Ward 2, Plymouth, Massachusetts
1920
1920
Age 8
Walter Bradford Thompson Sr resided here in Brockton Ward 2, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Brockton Ward 2, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
1930
1930
Age 18
Walter Bradford Thompson Sr resided here in Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts
1930
1930
Age 18
Walter Bradford Thompson Sr resided here in Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
1977
23 Aug 1977
Age 65
Death of Walter Bradford Thompson Sr in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States of America
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States of America
1977
23 Aug 1977
Age 65
Death of Walter Bradford Thompson Sr in Braintree, Massachusetts
Braintree, Massachusetts
1977
23 Aug 1977
Age 65
Death of Walter Bradford Thompson Sr in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States of America
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States of America
1977
23 Aug 1977
Age 65
Death of Walter Bradford Thompson Sr in Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States of America
Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States of America
1977
23 Aug 1977
Age 65
Death of Walter Bradford Thompson Sr
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 May 1912
    Event Place: Brockton, Massachusetts Plymouth County
    Record Source:
    [1] Social Security Death Index, Database online. Number: 013-10-7854; Issue State: Massachusetts; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brockton Ward 2, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_725; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 53; Image: 767
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: 938; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 803.0; FHL microfilm: 2340673
    [4] Massachusetts, Death Index, 1970-2003
    [5] New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1971, New Hampshire Department of Health; Concord, New Hampshire; New Hampshire Marriage Records, 1700-1969

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 May 1912
    Event Place: Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 May 1912
    Event Place: Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 May 1912
    Event Place: Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 May 1912
    Event Place: Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Mason Membership Cards, 1733-1990

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1913
    Event Place: Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brockton Ward 2, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_725; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 53; Image: 767

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1913
    Event Place: Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: 938; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 803.0; FHL microfilm: 2340673

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1912
    Event Place: Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Birth Index, 1901-1960 and 1967-1970

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Brockton Ward 2, Plymouth, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brockton Ward 2, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_725; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 53; Image: 767
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Brockton Ward 2, Plymouth, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Brockton Ward 2, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brockton Ward 2, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_725; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 53; Image: 767

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [3] Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: 938; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 803.0; FHL microfilm: 2340673

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1977-08-24
    Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Boston Globe - 1977-08-24 - Page 58, Obituary for Walter B. THOMPSON 1977-08-24

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1977
    Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Boston Globe - 24 Aug 1977 - Page 58, Thompson, Walter B Obituary 24 Aug 1977

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brockton Ward 2, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_725; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 53; Image: 767
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts; Roll: 938; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 803.0; FHL microfilm: 2340673

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Massachusetts
    Record Source: Social Security Death Index, Database online. Number: 013-10-7854; Issue State: Massachusetts; Issue Date: Before 1951.

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: Social Security Death Index, Database online. Number: 013-10-7854; Issue State: Massachusetts; Issue Date: Before 1951.

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Occupation
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Mason Membership Cards, 1733-1990

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Brafntree
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Boston Globe; Publication Date: 24/ Aug/ 1977; Publication Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America; ,0.876357,0.65739346,0.9776

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Mason Membership Cards, 1733-1990

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1977
    Event Place: Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Index, 1970-2003
    [2] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Boston Globe; Publication Date: 24/ Aug/ 1977; Publication Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America; ,0.876357,0.65739346,0.9776
    [3] Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1977
    Event Place: Braintree, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1977
    Event Place: Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1977
    Event Place: Braintree, Norfolk, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 27
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1977
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Mason Membership Cards, 1733-1990

    Genealogy Event 28
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Brain-tree
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Boston Globe; Publication Date: 24/ Aug/ 1977; Publication Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America; ,0.876357,0.65739346,0.9776
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