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Wesley Thompson 1809–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Jan 1809

Birth Location: Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 1880

Death Location: Busseyville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Samuel Thompson

Mother: Rhoda Bowling

Spouse(s): Sarah Elmore, Mary Thompson

Children(s): Nancy Thompson, Miniard Thompson, Julia Ramey, John Thompson, Mary Justice

The story of Wesley Thompson began in 1809 in Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky, United States. In 1860, Wesley Thompson resided in District 2, Barren, Kentucky, USA. Wesley Thompson married Mary Polly Thompson, Sarah Ann Elmore, and had children including John Samuel Thompson, Julia An Ramey, Mary Justice, Miniard Holbrook Thompson, Nancy Jane Thompson. Wesley Thompson passed away in 1880 in Busseyville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Wesley Thompson began in 1809 in Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1860, Wesley Thompson resided in District 2, Barren, Kentucky, USA.
  • Wesley Thompson married Mary Polly Thompson, Sarah Ann Elmore, and had children including John Samuel Thompson, Julia An Ramey, Mary Justice, Miniard Holbrook Thompson, Nancy Jane Thompson.
  • Wesley Thompson passed away in 1880 in Busseyville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Thompson
1778–1852
Birth Location: Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
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Rhoda Bowling
1803–1846
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Elmore
1818–1870
Birth Location: Glasgow, Barren, Kentucky, United States
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Mary Thompson
1814–1835
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
MT

Children(s)

Nancy Thompson
1841–1902
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Miniard Thompson
1860–1918
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
MT
Julia Ramey
1851–1876
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
JR
John Thompson
1833–1919
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
JT
Mary Justice
1844–1925
Birth Location: Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
MJ

Wesley Thompson's Ancestors

Self
Wesley Thompson
1809–1880
Birth Place: Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Samuel Thompson
1778–1852
Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Rhoda Bowling
1803–1846
North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Margaret Barr
1750–1795
London, City of London, Greater London, England
Richard (Andrew) Thompson
1742–1830
Halifax, Halifax County, North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Wesley Thompson's Descendants

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Wesley Thompson (9 Jan 1809–1880) m. Sarah (Ann) Elmore (1818–1870) m. Mary (Polly) Thompson (1814–1835)
  1. 1. Nancy (Jane) Thompson 1841–1902 m. James Luttrell 1821–1904
    1. 1. Edwd (D) Luttrell 1874–1960 m. Mannie Luttrell 1874–1965
      1. 1. Alpha Luttrell 1916–1994 m. Edgar (L) Houchin 1909–1978
        1. 1. Danny (D) Houchin 1947–2024
        2. 2. Mary (Katherine) Houchin 1933–2000
      2. 2. Clora (M) Luttrell 1901–1993 m. Eugene (Edgar) Pardue 1898–1988
      3. 3. Lottie Luttrell 1904–1999
      4. 4. Cecil Luttrell 1907–1975 m. Hazel Luthell 1905– m. Dora Luttrell 1908–
      5. 5. Herman Luttrell 1910–
      6. 6. Inez Luttrell 1912–2003 m. Ellis (Roy) Beckner 1888–1975
      7. 7. Lulu (E) Luttrell 1899–1990
      8. 8. Clara (L.) Litrals 1901–1993
    2. 2. Catherine Lutrell 1863–1930 m. Murlin (D) Lindsey 1861–1923
      1. 1. Clemon (Lindon) Lindsey 1882–1965
      2. 2. Mandana (L.) Lindsey 1885–1947
      3. 3. James (Sheridan) Lindsey 1888–1964
      4. 4. Laurinda Lindsey 1880–1956
    3. 3. Rhoda (E) Luttrell 1880–1945
    4. 4. Rutha ((Ruthie) Bell) Luttrell 1870–1953
    5. 5. Sarah Luttrell 1867–1948
    6. 6. Joseph (W) Luttrell 1866–1943
    7. 7. Heny (L.) Luttrell 1862–
    8. 8. Mahlen Luttrell 1874–
    9. 9. George (W.) Literal 1861–1952
    10. 10. John Luttrell 1875–
    11. 11. James Luttrell 1864–
    12. 12. Ephraim Luttrell 1870–
    13. 13. Clarinda Luttrell 1866–
    14. 14. George (Smith) Luttrell 1871–1938
    15. 15. Susan Luttrell 1874–1925
  2. 2. Miniard (Holbrook) Thompson 1860–1918
  3. 3. Julia (An) Ramey 1851–1876
  4. 4. John (Samuel) Thompson 1833–1919
  5. 5. Mary Justice 1844–1925

Wesley Thompson's Timeline

3 Records

1809
9 Jan 1809
Birth of Wesley Thompson in Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky, United States
Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky, United States
1860
1860
Age 51
Wesley Thompson resided here in District 2, Barren, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Barren, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 71
Death of Wesley Thompson in Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky, United States
Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Jan 1809
    Event Place: Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: M653_354; Page: 990; Image: 430; Family History Library Film: 803354
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: M653_354; Page: 990; Image: 430; Family History Library Film: 803354

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Busseyville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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