We need to examine the census records.
William T. Thompson (died 1838), my great, great, great grandfather, was the relative or friend of B.A. Wilson who was active in SC politics. William was the subject of the senatorial race involving Robert F. Allston in the 1840s.
William worked as an over seer (1822-1838) in Georgetown County. His employer was Mrs. Elizabeth Allston Blyth.