- Hugh Thompson died in 1762. His estate was appraised by his son-in-law Bryce Russell on 15 Nov. 1762 and was finally settled 19 Mar., 1765. His will is dated 26 Apr. 1757 and was proved 19 Feb., 1762. Among items in his will: To wife, a note due him by his son (in-law), Bryce Russell, the Great Bible and books; to son, James, the Great Bible and Confession of Faith, and the Whole Duty of Man; to daughter, Eliner, her Bible, Allen's Call to the Unconverted, and Thompson's Catechesm; to grandson, Hugh Russell, a small Bible; granddaughter, Isabella Helena Russell; to daughter, Mary, now in Ireland; grandchildren, Hugh and Elizabeth Leeper; granddaughter, Rachel Russell, a note on Anthony Thorn; grandson, George Russell; grandson, James Leeper; grandson (daughter?), Jean Leeper; to Mary Scott. Teste: Jacob Link, Jas. Craig, Jno. Craig. Executors, Wm. Thompson, Samuel Henderson.
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