Henry Thompson (abt. 1731 - abt. 1759)

Born about 1731 in Mansfield Township, Burlington, Province of New Jersey

Ancestors

Husband of Mary (Shinn) Thompson — married 31 Aug 1754 in Province of New Jersey

Descendants

Died about 1759 at about age 28 in Mansfield Township, Burlington, Province of New Jersey

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Biography

Henry Thompson (II?)

Henry was born ca 1731.( from estimated marriage?) He was a son of John Thompson and Elizabeth Staples.^[1] Henry married Mary Shinn about 1754.^[1] Children: Job, 1755; Abel, 1757; Sarah, 1759.^[1]

Note

Note: Henry Thompson II was a wheelwright by trade. Named as executors of father's (John Thompson) will. Henry died just a short while after the execution of his father's will on July 7, 1759. Henry II and his family migrated to South Jersey and from there to Western Pennsylvania.

Sources

• Nelson, William. Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; Marriage Records, 1665-1800. Vol. XXII. Paterson, New Jersey: Press Print. and Pub., 1900. 394.
• New Jersey Historical Society. Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey; Calendar of New Jersey Wills, Administrations, Etc. Volume III -- 1751-1760. Vol. XXXII. Somerville, N. J.: Unionist Gazette Association, Printers, 1924. 322.

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Boylan, Aaron A., Frontier farmer : autobiography and family history of Aaron A. Boylan, 1827-1923. Baltimore: Gateway Press, 1993.