James Thompson (abt. 1841)

Born about 1841 in Texas, United States

Ancestors

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Biography

James was born about 1841. He is the son of William Thompson and Minerva Smith.

The family of William Thompson can be found in the 1850 Census of Polk County, Texas. Those included in the Census were William Thompson (33 yrs), Head of Household, born in Tennessee. Minerva Thompson (26 yrs), born in Kentucky, James Thompson (9 yrs), "Margarite" (Margaret) Thompson (7 yrs), John Thompson (6 yrs), Nancy Thompson (4 yrs), Mary Thompson (2 yrs) and Josephine Thompson (2/12 yrs). All of the children were born in Texas.

William Thompson's family can again be found in the 1860 Census of Polk County, Texas. Those found in the Census include William (45), "Mehelah" Thompson (43 yrs), James W Thompson (21 yrs), Margaret Thompson (18 yrs) John E Thompson (16 yrs), Nancy Ann Thompson (14 yrs), Mary Adaline Thompson (12 yrs), Josephine Thompson (10 yrs), "Emeline" Thompson (6 yrs), "Zenepee" (Tennessee) Thompson (4 yrs), "Mehalah" Thompson (2 yrs) and William A Thompson (3/12).

Sources

• 1850 U.S. Federal Population Census of Polk County, Texas, Dwelling #58, Family #58, recorded 10/18/1850

• 1860 U.S. Federal Population Census of Polk County, Texas, Post Office at Cold Springs, Beat No. 1, Dwelling #620, Family #649, recorded 8/25/1860