Joseph Thompson b abt1823
Wife unknown

I know if only one child:
Samuel Thompson (1833-1899)
Wife Susan D. White (1840-1877)

Samuel & Susan had 6 Children:
Herbert B. Thompson (1871-1945)
John W. Thompson (1861-1933)
Samuel Andrew Thompson (1863-1913)
William J Thompson (1866-1925)
Anna M Thompson (1869 - ?)
Joseph Thompson (1874-1950)

The number of inquiries is increasing because there are so many seeking their roots. I’m excited about that!

However, those of us who are on several bulletin boards get so many inquiries in our mail boxes that it is hard to read them all. I, as well as others I know, skim the ‘subject line’ for any inquiries that we might be related to. We search for subjects that POP out at us. When one does, those are the ones we carefully read for any connections.

Since I have so many emails (because I'm on several 'lists' and do a lot of my business via email, I zero in on those messages that have titles that contain info that I know I can link to.

For some reason today, I read yours and have some of the names on your list. I have several thousand Thompsons in my data file. BUT..you don't say where your Thompson family is from. What country? What state? Since there is not much information, I don’t know if there is a link or not.

I think you may be new to family research so I have some ‘old timer’ advice for you.

Here are some tips that might help your inquiry POP and get into the hands of those that can really help you with your research.

1. BE SPECIFIC on the Subject Line. Use the ‘curb appeal’ method. When selling a house, if there isn’t any curb appeal, the perspective buyer may not look inside and miss a jewel. It’s the same with the genealogy bulletin boards. Put as much info as you can on the line and don’t speak in generalities.

2. It is not necessary to put the Surname on the ‘subject line’ when you are already on the Surname List. That is redundant and you’re not using the subject line space to your advantage. For example: “Re: I want to talk to any Thompson” when you are already on the Thompson Board is redundant and totally not necessary.

3. Use the 2 letter abbreviation for the state instead of spelling the state name out. (Saves space for more info)

4. When seeking info about more than one person, use more than one inquiry. Keep it Simple. Don’t confuse the reader. Most people won’t take the time to decipher your inquiry trying to figure out what you are really looking for. William Eller, Melba Kidd, Indiana. If you put this on the Eller board, you might miss someone on the Kid bulletin board that can help you. Also, there are so many William’s, a date and location would be nice.

5. Abbreviate! Use terms like: Abt – about; Mg – Marriage; b-birth; d-death, etc. (Saves space for more info)

6. When using a common name (William, Thomas, George, etc) use dates and places if possible. It will narrow the search down and the readers will know exactly who your looking for. (i.e. Thomas Thompson, b 1833, KY)

7. Put maiden names in parentheses. For example: Melba (Johnson) Kidd.

I hope these suggestions are helpful. Good luck in your research! Now if you will replay with locations for your Thompsons I will check mine to see if there is a link.

Hi, and thanks for the advise. Yes I just started putting together my family tree and have not posted to much on the boards yet.

I believe my Thompson line is all from South Jersey. I don't have any specific locations for the people I already mentioned, but my Grandfather, George Leon was born in Camden County, NJ on April 29 1924. Me Married Emily May Greene on Aug 05 1950 in Audubon NJ.

He is the Son of Herbert B. b1871 who is the son of Samual b1833 (both of whom I mentioned in my first post). I know Herbert B. was married to Lizzie Rowand b1884 and the Rowand's also have a long history in South Jersey.

In a previous message, you stated that you had several thousand Thompson's listed. I'm looking for info on Andrew J. Thompson b: abt 1820 in NC, d:abt July 1879 in GA. He had 11 children, Flenoy Marion b:7 Apr 1878 in GA d: 26 May 1922 in OK., Floyd b: abt Jun 1850 in GA, William B b:abt 1853 in GA, Enoch A. b: abt 1858 in GA, Daniel A b: abt 1863 in GA, Thomas W. b: abt 1864 in GA, Jane E b: abt 1866 in GA, Martha E. b: abt 1868 in GA, Calrinda b; abt Apr 1871 in GA, James E. b: abt July 1876 in GA, Asberry C. b: 6 June 1872 in GA, d: 23 Sept 1942 in Wise Co., TX.. I'm looking for ancestery and decendets information on all listed individuals if possible.

Jerry Jimison

My Thompson Family is also from South Jersey,namely Camden
N.J. I have a William J. born in 1867 and died in Camden in the 1930's,does this match any of yours? Most of the men
worked on Penn.Railroad. Other surnames in family: Wark,
Hammerle,Timberlake,Carlin & others, any of this ring true?
My Thompson's originally from Pennsylvania (Phila.so far),
I have a George W. Thompson, PRR,Civil War Vet(North).Look
forward to hearing from you and anyone else who connects after reading this.

I do have a William J. b:1866 d:1925 m:Louisa D ? I guess that's a possible match since i don't have the exact birthday.

They had the following children:
Norman C. b:1898
Charles C. b:1901
Susan W. b:1906
Edmond A. b:1912

His Father was Samuel b:1833 d:1899 m: Susan D. White

None of your Surnames ring true though. I have Rowand, Roper, Cannon, Kelena, McMenamin, Sheppard, Brick (to name a few)

You have Thompson and Cannon as your surnames.

We have a Florena Elizabeth Thompson b. to William O. and Sarah Elizabeth Fitch Thompson that married Bas(z)il Cannon having 3 children ?, Helen and Billy b. 4/1926 all in Arkansas.

Any relation?
Thank You

I meant to say Florena Elizabeth Thompson was b. to William O. and Ida May Kneff Thompson.

So sorry

Doesn't ring a bell, sorry.

I have the following connection between Thompson and Cannon:

Agnes Matilda Thompson b:1897 d:1987
m: William Leo Cannon b: 1886 d: 1949

Their Children:
Helen Cannon b:1924
William Leo Joseph Cannon b: 1927 d: 1991

No locations on any, but i have to assume S. Jersey/philly

That was a great bit of advice. Where were you when I first started this search? Sure wish I'd found you then.

I'm looking for Samuel (J?) b at 1857 in Ireland. d 1941 in Lenawee County MI. Does this match anything you have? If so you may contact me at: gadco@comcast.net.

Thank you for any light you can shed on my great grandfather. The only thing I know about him is that he was ornery, had a long white beard, had two wives and about 8 children by 1st wife.

Sherrill J. Webb

"Joseph Thompson b abt1823
Wife unknown

I know if only one child:
Samuel Thompson (1833-1899)
Wife Susan D. White (1840-1877)"

I now know that Joseph and his son Samuel were born in Northern Ireland, and Samuel was owner or co-owner or was somehow connected to Bushmills Irish Whiskey. He sold his share, and moved to S. Jersey and bought a bunch of Land in Sickerlville. I'm not sure if his kids were born in Ireland or New Jersey though.