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Wesley W Thompson (1809 - 1884)

Wesley W Thompson
Born in Lawrence, Kentucky, United Statesmap
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Husband of — married 1829 (to 1835) in Kentucky, United Statesmap
Husband of — married 29 Sep 1835 (to 1869) in Lawrence Co Kentuckymap
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Died at about age 74 in Louisa, Lawrence, Kentucky, United Statesmap
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Biography

Wesley W. Thompson was born January 9, 1809, in Lawrence County, Kentucky, to parents Samuel Thompson and Hannah (Kirby) Thompson.

Timeline

  • 1810 U.S. Census: Samuel Thompson lived in Surry, Orange County, North Carolina, with three males under age 10 (Wesley W., age 1), one male 10-15, one male 16-25, one male 26-44 (Samuel, 32), one female under age 10, one female 10-15, one female 26-44 (Hannah, 26), and one female 45 and over. No slaves. [1]
  • 1820 U.S. Census: Sam'l Thompson lived in Orange County, North Carolina, with one male under 10 years of age, two males 10-16 (Wesley W., 11), one male 16-18, one male 16-26, one male 26-45 (Samuel, 42), three females under age 10, one female 16-26, and one female 26-45 (Hannah, 36). one female age 45 and upwards. Five members of family were foreign born not naturalized, one female slave age 14-26, one female slave age 45 and upwards. [2]
  • 1829 Wesley Thompson, age 20, married Mary "Polly" Spencer, age 15,
  • 1830 U.S. Census: Westley Thompson lived in Lawrence County, Kentucky, with one male age 5-10 (?), one male 20-30 (Wesley, 21), and one female 15-20 (wife, Polly, 16). [3]
  • 1835 Wesley's first wife, Mary "Polly" (Spencer) Thompson, died, age 21. [4]
  • 1835 Wesley Thompson (age 26) married Esther Pack (age 20) on September 24, 1835, in Lawrence, Kentucky. [5]
  • 1840 U.S. Census: Wesley Thompson lived in Lawrence County, Kentucky, with one male under age 5 (Russell, 2), two males age 5-10 (Thomas T., 5, and John Samuel, 6, son of Polly) one male age 30-40 (Wesley, age 31), two females under age 5 (Nancy Bell, 1, and Elizabeth, 3) one female age 5-10 (?), and one female age 20-30 (wife, Esther, 25). Total number of persons in household was eight; two worked in agriculture. [6]
  • 1846 Wesley's mother, Hannah (Kearby) Thompson, died, age 61 or 62.
  • 1850 U.S. Census: Wesley Thompson, age 41, lived in Lawrence County, Kentucky, with his wife, Esther, 35, and their children John S., 17; Thomas, 15; Elizabeth, 13; Russell, 12; Nancy, 11; Isaac, 10; Pernelia, 6; Mary, 5; Allen, 5; and Asbury, 1. Wesley's occupatoin was farmer, and John's was farming. Wesley owned real estate valued at $700. All family members were born in Kentucky. John, Thomas, Elizabeth, Russell, Nancy, and Isaac attended school. Esther could not read or write. [7]
  • 1852 Wesley's father, Samuel Thompson, died, age 73 or 74.
  • 1860 U.S. Census: Wesley Thompson, age 51, lived in Lawrence County, Kentucky, with his wife, Easter (sic), 45, and their children, Perlina, 17; Allen H., 13; Asbury H., 11; Julia, 9; Daniel, 7; Emaline, 5;, and Myard, 3. Wesley's occupation was farming, and Perlina was listed as house servant. Wesley held real estate valued at $900 and a personal estate valued at $200. All family members were born in Kentucky. Esther could not read or write. [8]
  • 1869 Wife, Esther (Pack) Thompson died, age 53, leaving Wesley widowed.
  • 1870 U.S. Census: Wesley Thompson, stated age 63, lived in Precinct 5, Lawrence County, Kentucky, with his children Asbury, 21; Julia A., 19; Daniel, 16; Minyard, 11; Jane, 9; and Emeline, 14. Wesley owned real estate valued at $400. All family members were born in Kentucky. Minyard and Emaline attended school. Julia, and Daniel could not read or write. Emaline could not write. [9]
  • 1884 Wesley W. Thompson died, age 74-75, in Luisa, Lawrence County, Kentucky, and was buried in Yatesville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, in Busseyville, Lawrence County, Kentucky. Find A Grave: Memorial #107674156 [10] NOTE: There is no grave marker for Wesley. The original cemetery he was buried in was submerged as part of the Yateville reservoir project. (There is a picture of a gravestone on Find A Grave)


Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960[11]

Name: Daniel J. Thompson
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 02 Feb 1854
Birthplace: Blaine, Lawrence, Kentucky
Father's Name: Wesley Thompson
Mother's Name: Esther Pack

Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960[12]

Name: Emaline Thompson
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 19 Mar 1856
Birthplace: Lawrence, Kentucky
Father's Name: Wesley Thompson
Mother's Name: Easter Pack


Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1965[13]

Name: Nancy B. Moore
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 1919
Event Place: Blaine, Lawrence, Kentucky, United States
Event Place (Original): Little Blaine Precinct, Lawrence, Kentucky
Gender: Female
Father's Name: Wesley Thompson
Mother's Name: Ester Pack

Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1965[14]

Name: Allen H. Thompson
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 1926
Event Place: Blaine, Lawrence, Kentucky, United States
Event Place (Original): Little Blaine Precinct, Lawrence, Kentucky
Gender: Male
Father's Name: Wesley Thompson
Mother's Name: Easter Pack

Sources

  1. ↑ United States Census, 1810," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH2V-WF8 : accessed 26 November 2020), Samuel Thompson, Surry, North Carolina, United States; citing p. 680, NARA microfilm publication M252 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 43; FHL microfilm 337,916.
  2. ↑ United States Census, 1820," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHL7-GNW : accessed 26 November 2020), Same Thompson, Orange, North Carolina, United States; citing p. 380, NARA microfilm publication M33, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 82; FHL microfilm 162,798.
  3. ↑ "United States Census, 1830," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GYYY-JMT?cc=1803958&wc=35YH-V8P%3A1588469303%2C1588470406%2C1588469601 : 14 August 2015), Kentucky > Lawrence > Not Stated > image 47 of 51; citing NARA microfilm publication M19, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  4. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107674246/mary-polly-thompson: accessed 30 April 2023), memorial page for Mary Polly Spencer Thompson (1814–1835), Find a Grave Memorial ID 107674246; Burial Details Unknown; Maintained by Richard WilliamThompson (contributor 47999491).
  5. ↑ "Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2DH-VV6W : 22 July 2021), Wesley Thomson and Esther Pack, 24 Sep 1835; citing Marriage, Lawrence, Kentucky, United States, various county clerks and county courts, Kentucky; FHL microfilm 1,943,303.
  6. ↑ "United States Census, 1840," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9YTP-361R?cc=1786457&wc=31SJ-J4W%3A1588665941%2C1588665925%2C1588665902 : 20 August 2015), Kentucky > Lawrence > Not Stated > image 22 of 56; citing NARA microfilm publication M704, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  7. ↑ https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-6743-LRB?view=index&personArk=%2Fark%3A%2F61903%2F1%3A1%3AM658-F8P&action=view&groupId=TH-266-11857-97765-27
  8. ↑ "United States Census, 1860," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9BSS-WW5?cc=1473181&wc=7QXT-GG9%3A1589426984%2C1589422325%2C1589422206 : 24 March 2017), Kentucky > Lawrence > Not Stated > image 43 of 183; from "1860 U.S. Federal Census - Population," database, Fold3.com (http://www.fold3.com : n.d.); citing NARA microfilm publication M653 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  9. ↑ "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-D8S9-HM8?cc=1438024&wc=KGVJ-3TL%3A518657901%2C519058201%2C518724401 : 12 June 2019), Kentucky > Lawrence > Precinct 5 > image 4 of 20; citing NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
  10. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/107674156/wesley-w-thompson: accessed 12 February 2023), memorial page for Wesley W. Thompson (9 Jan 1809–1884), Find a Grave Memorial ID 107674156, citing Yatesville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Busseyville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA; Maintained by Richard WilliamThompson (contributor 47999491).
  11. ↑ "Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FWJ9-6XF : 9 March 2018), Esther Pack in entry for Daniel J. Thompson, 02 Feb 1854; citing Blaine, Lawrence, Kentucky, reference 2:X5JM7R; FHL microfilm 216,831.
  12. ↑ "Kentucky Births and Christenings, 1839-1960," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FWJ9-WY7 : 9 March 2018), Easter Pack in entry for Emaline Thompson, 19 Mar 1856; citing Kentucky, reference 2:X5K0BR; FHL microfilm 216,831.
  13. ↑ "Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1965," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N9DG-YMW : 9 January 2019), Ester Pack in entry for Nancy B. Moore, 1919; citing Death, Blaine, Lawrence, Kentucky, United States, certificate , Office of Vital Statistics, Frankfort; FHL microfilm 1,952,872.
  14. ↑ "Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1965," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NS35-BHB : 3 January 2019), Easter Pack in entry for Allen H. Thompson, 1926; citing Death, Blaine, Lawrence, Kentucky, United States, certificate , Office of Vital Statistics, Frankfort; FHL microfilm 1,912,904.
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Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 16 November 2019), memorial page for Wesley W. Thompson (9 Jan 1809–1884), Find A Grave Memorial no. 107674156, citing Yatesville Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Busseyville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, USA ; Maintained by Richard WilliamThompson (contributor 47999491).
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