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Thomas Thompson (abt. 1788 - 1853)

Thomas Thompson
Born about in Sherston, Wiltshire, Englandmap
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Husband of — married 2 May 1812 in Sherston Magna, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdommap
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Died at about age 65 in Sherston, Wiltshire, Englandmap
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Biography

Thomas Thompson was baptised on 14 Sep 1788 at Sherston, Wiltshire, son of Richard and Ann.[1]

It is presumed he was the Thomas Thompson who was a witness at the wedding of his sister Ann Thompson to Isaac Scutts on 18 Apr 1833 at Malmesbury, Wiltshire.[2]

Thomas married Elizabeth Lewis on 2 May 1812 in Sherston Magna, Wiltshire, England.[3] (See research notes below.) He was a blacksmith, and this is identified in all but the first of the birth records of his children, who include:

  1. Morris, son of Thomas Thompson & Elizabeth, was baptised on 19 July 1812 in Sherston, Wiltshire, England.[4]
  2. Thomas, son of Thomas Thompson & Elizabeth, was baptised on 1 March 1814 in Sherston, Wiltshire, England.[5] (Father is listed as a blacksmith.)
  3. Alice, daughter of Thomas Thompson & Elizabeth, was baptised on 7 May 1815 in Sherston, Wiltshire, England.[6]
  4. Sarah, daughter of Thomas Thompson & Elizabeth, was baptised on 19 October 1817 in Sherston, Wiltshire, England.[7]
  5. Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas Thompson & Elizabeth, was baptised on 11 March 1821 in Sherston, Wiltshire, England.[8]
  6. Ann, daughter of Thomas Thompson & Elizabeth, was baptised on 29 December 1822 in Sherston, Wiltshire, England.[9]
  7. Mary, daughter of Thomas Thompson & Elizabeth, was baptised on 3 October 1824 in Sherston, Wiltshire, England.[10]

(His occupation as a blacksmith is helpful in distinguishing between him and another Thomas and Elizabeth Thompson having children around the same time and place, with the latter being a Yeoman.)

In the 1841 census Thomas (age 50) was on High Street, Sherston Magna, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England.[11]

In the 1851 census Thomas (age 60), Blacksmith emp. 1 man, was the married head of household in Sherston Magna, Sherston, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England.[12]

It is presumed he was the Thomas Thompson who died in 1853 age 65.[13]

Thomas Thompson was buried on 25 Aug 1853 at Sherston, Wiltshire, with a given age of 64.[14]

Research Notes

There was another Thomas Thompson of Sherston who was living in the same time frame. He was baptised on 12 May 1783 at Sherston, Wiltshire, son of James and Mary.[15] He was presumably the Thomas Thompson buried on 03 Oct 1862 at Sherston, Wiltshire, age 78.[16]

Thomas Thompson and Mary Ann Sims

A Thomas Thompson of Sherston, widower, married Mary Ann Sims, spinster of Easton Grey, by Banns on 24 Nov 1828 at Easton Grey, Wiltshire.[17]

Children:[18]

  • Ann Thompson (baptised 31 May 1830 at Sherston, Wiltshire, daughter of Thomas and Mary)
  • Thomas Thompson (baptised 05 Feb 1832 at Sherston, Wiltshire, son of Thomas and Mary)
  • Jesse Thompson (baptised 24 May 1835 at Sherston, Wiltshire, son of Thomas and Mary)

A Mary Thompson of Sherston was buried on 21 Jul 1838 at Sherston, Wiltshire, age 45.[19] She may have been the wife of Thomas Thompson.

Thomas Thompson of full age, widower, Mason of Sherston, and Sarah Field of full age, spinster of Easton Grey, were married on 13 Dec 1838 at Easton Grey, Wiltshire. Their fathers were James Thompson, Sawyer, and John Field, Carpenter.[20]

1841: Thomas Thompson resident at Back Lane, Sherston, Wiltshire, age 53, Mason, born Wiltshire. Also present Sarah Thompson age 40, Ann Thompson age 11, Thomas Thompson age 9 and Jesse Thompson age 6.[21]

1851: Thomas Thompson resident at Back Lane, Sherston, Wiltshire, age 68, Farmer of 8 acres, born Sherston, Wiltshire. Also present his sons Thomas Thompson age 19 and Jesse Thompson age 15, and [his niece Susanna Warner age 24, Dressmaker, born Newbury, Berkshire].[22]

1861: Thomas Thompson resident at Back Lane, Sherston, age 78, Freeholder, Widower, born Sherston. Also present Susanna P Warner, age 27, born Newbury, Berkshire.[23]

Presumably he was the Thomas Thompson who died in 1862.

Thomas Thompson and Elizabeth Lewis

A Thomas Thompson, bachelor of Sherston, married Elizabeth Lewis, spinster of Sherston, by Licence on 02 May 1812 at Sherston, Wiltshire.[24]

Children of Thomas and Elizabeth Thompson:[25]

  • Morris Thompson (baptised 19 Jul 1812 at Sherston, Wiltshire, son of Thomas and Elizabeth)
  • Thomas Thompson (baptised 01 Mar 1814 at Sherston, Wiltshire, son of Thomas, a Blacksmith, and Elizabeth)
  • Alice Thompson (baptised 7 May 1815 at Sherston, Wiltshire, daughter of Thomas, a Blacksmith, and Elizabeth)
  • Sarah Thompson (baptised 10 Oct 1817 at Sherston, Wiltshire, daughter of Thomas, a Blacksmith, and Elizabeth)
  • Elizabeth Susannah Thompson (baptised 11 Mar 1821 at Sherston, Wiltshire, daughter of Thomas, a Blacksmith, and Elizabeth)
  • Ann Thompson (baptised 25 Dec 1822 at Sherston, Wiltshire, daughter of Thomas, a Blacksmith, and Elizabeth)
  • Mary Thompson (baptised 03 Oct 1824 at Sherston, Wiltshire, daughter of Thomas, a Blacksmith, and Elizabeth)

1841: Thomas Thompson resident at Sherston, Wiltshire, age about 50, Blacksmith, born Wiltshire. Also present Elizabeth Thompson age about 50 and Ann Thompson age about 18.

1851: Thomas Thompson resident at Sherston, Wiltshire, age 60, Blacksmith, born Sherston. Also present his wife Elizabeth age 63.

Presumably he was the Thomas Thompson who died in 1853.

See also:

1841: Thomas Thompson resident at Mount Pleasant, Sherston, Wiltshire, age about 35, born Wiltshire. Also present Sarah Thompson age about 20 and William Thompson age about 60.[26] [He was possibly the Thomas Thompson baptised on 15 May 1803 at Sherston, Wiltshire, son of Nathaniel and Hester.[27]

Sources

  1. ↑ Sherston Parish Register. Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.
  2. ↑ Abbey Church of St Peter and St Paul Malmesbury. Register. Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.
  3. ↑ Marriage: "England & Wales Marriages, 1538-1988"
    Place: Sherston Magna, Wiltshire, England; Date Range: 1749 - 1906; Film Number: 1279304
    Ancestry au Record 1352 #427954 (accessed 9 December 2023)
    Thomas Thompson marriage to Elizabeth Lewis on 2 May 1812 in Sherston Magna, Wiltshire, England.
  4. ↑ Baptism: "Wiltshire Baptisms Index 1530-1917"
    FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 9 December 2023)
    Morris Thompson baptism on 19 Jul 1812, son of Thomas Thompson & Elizabeth, in Sherston, Wiltshire, England.
  5. ↑ Baptism: "Wiltshire Baptisms Index 1530-1917"
    FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 9 December 2023)
    Thomas Thompson baptism on 1 Mar 1814, son of Thomas Thompson & Elizabeth, in Sherston, Wiltshire, England.
  6. ↑ Baptism: "Wiltshire Baptisms Index 1530-1917"
    FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 9 December 2023)
    Alice Thompson baptism on 7 May 1815, daughter of Thomas Thompson & Elizabeth, in Sherston, Wiltshire, England.
  7. ↑ Baptism: "Wiltshire Baptisms Index 1530-1917"
    FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 9 December 2023)
    Sarah Thompson baptism on 19 Oct 1817, daughter of Thomas Thompson & Elizabeth, in Sherston, Wiltshire, England.
  8. ↑ Baptism: "Wiltshire Baptisms Index 1530-1917"
    FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 9 December 2023)
    Elizabeth Susannah Thompson baptism on 11 Mar 1821, daughter of Thomas Thompson & Elizabeth, in Sherston, Wiltshire, England.
  9. ↑ Baptism: "Wiltshire Baptisms Index 1530-1917"
    FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 9 December 2023)
    Ann Thompson baptism on 29 Dec 1822, daughter of Thomas Thompson & Elizabeth, in Sherston, Wiltshire, England.
  10. ↑ Baptism: "Wiltshire Baptisms Index 1530-1917"
    FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 9 December 2023)
    Mary Thompson baptism on 3 Oct 1824, daughter of Thomas Thompson & Elizabeth, in Sherston, Wiltshire, England.
  11. ↑ 1841 Census: "1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
    Reference: HO107; Piece number: 1172; Page: 6; Schedule: 1147
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 9 December 2023)
    Thomas Thompson (50) on High Street, Sherston Magna in Malmesbury registration district in Wiltshire, England.
    Name Sex Age Occupation Birth Place
    Thomas Thompson M 50 Wiltshire, England
    Elizabeth Thompson F 50 Wiltshire, England
    Ann Thompson F 18 Wiltshire, England
    Ann Curtis F 60 Wiltshire, England
    Sarah Hill F 24 Wiltshire, England
  12. ↑ 1851 Census: "1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
    Reference: HO107; Piece number: 1835; Folio: 504; Page: 9; Schedule: 36
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 9 December 2023)
    Thomas Thompson (60), married, Blacksmith emp. 1 man, head of household in Sherston Magna, Sherston in Malmesbury registration district in Wiltshire, England. Born in England.
    Name Relation Status Sex Age Occupation Birth Place
    Thomas Thompson Head Married M 60 Blacksmith emp. 1 man Sherston, Wiltshire, England
    Elizabeth Thompson Wife Married F 63 Sherston, Wiltshire, England
    Thomas Clark Lodger Unmarried M 20 Blacksmith Gloucestershire, England
  13. ↑ Death: Thompson, Thomas. Age 65. Q3 1853 District of Malmesbury 05A 27. General Register Office. Online Index of Deaths for England and Wales. 1837-1957.
  14. ↑ Sherston Parish Register. Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.
  15. ↑ Sherston Parish Register. Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.
  16. ↑ Sherston Parish Register. Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.
  17. ↑ Easton Grey Parish Register. Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.
  18. ↑ Sherston Parish Register. Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.
  19. ↑ Sherston Parish Register. Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.
  20. ↑ Easton Grey Parish Register. Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.
  21. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M735-47W : 25 May 2019), Thomas Thompson, Sherston Magna with Sherston Parva, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
  22. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SGZL-LSZ : 8 November 2019), Thomas Thompson, Sherston, Wiltshire, England; citing Sherston, Wiltshire, England, p. 5, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
  23. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1861," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M7J2-51D : 3 March 2021), Thomas Thompson, Sherston Magna with Sherston Parva, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1861 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
  24. ↑ Sherston Parish Register. Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.
  25. ↑ Sherston Parish Register. Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.
  26. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M735-WK7 : 25 May 2019), Thomas Thompson, Sherston Magna with Sherston Parva, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
  27. ↑ Sherston Parish Register. Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.




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