John Thompson: Our Family History

Generation: 1

John Thompson was born about 1702; died before Nov 1758.

Other Events and Attributes:

Property: Abt 1743, Augusta Co, Virginia; owned land

Notes:

John Thompson, brother of William Sr., died before November 1758 as a court record of that date regarding his son Thomas indicates that he is deceased. John owned land in Augusta County as early as 1743. From a record dated 16 March, 1773: "Robert Thompson and Agness, James Thompson and Rebecca, to Zachariah Johnston, 400 acred in Beverley Manor, conveyed by Beverley to John Seawright, and by him to John Thopson, 24th November, 1743; John Thompson dying intestate, land descended to his son Thomas, his heir-at-law, who conveyed 200 acres to his brother Robert, and devised 200 acres by his will, 25th March, 1760, to said James Thompson." The following day we find "Margaret Thompson, widow, late wife of John Thompson, deceased, released dower in above. Teste:John Davidson."
As much as we all like to believe our ancestors were all fine, upstanding, pillars of the community, there are bound to be some who fall short of our expectations. Such is the case of John as we see on May 8, 1766: "Called Court on John Thompson and Margaret, his wife, for larceny." They were convicted and sent to the Grand Jury where on May 20, charges against Margaret were dismissed. John was not so lucky. He was found guilty and received 25 lashes.
On November 22, 1758 we again find John Thompson being hauled into court. Although we can't be absolutely sure this is the same John, it is reasonable to assume so. "Called Court for examination of John Thompson on suspicion of killing James McKee. Not guilty."

John married Mrs. Margaret (..) Thompson about 1725. Margaret was born about 1702; died after 1766. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

2. Thomas Thompson was born about 1730; died after 1758.
3. Robert Thompson was born about 1733; died after 1775 in of, Beverley Manor, Augusta Co, Virginia.
4. James Thompson was born about 1735; died after 1775 in of, Beverley Manor, Augusta Co, Virginia.

Generation: 2

2. Thomas Thompson (1.John¹) was born about 1730; died after 1758.

3.	Robert Thompson (1.John¹) was born about 1733; died after 1775 in of, Beverley Manor, Augusta Co, Virginia. Robert married Agnes (..) Thompson about 1755. Agnes was born about 1733; died after 1774 in of, Beverley Manor, Augusta Co, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

4.	James Thompson (1.John¹) was born about 1735; died after 1775 in of, Beverley Manor, Augusta Co, Virginia. James married Mrs. Rebecca (..) Thompson about 1753. Rebecca was born about 1733; died after 1774 in of, Beverley Manor, Augusta Co, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]