James Thompson, of Cherry Township

Notes for James Thompson

Sarah and James married in Ireland went to Pittsburg then to Butler Co Pa, Franklin tsp then to Beaver Co and back to Butler Co Pa 1795-1796 Pitt township Butler Co tax list Thompson James (weaver) single male Thompson John 35 acres 1 cow Thompson William single male 1803 Connoquenessing township Butler Co Pa.Thompson James b Ireland naturalized with sponser Peter McLaughlin of Pittsburg. Was in America before Jan 29 1795...(Lists of Immigrants who applied for naturalization papers in district courts of Allegheney Co Pa 1798 1840 Vol 2/87)

History of Butler Co p 1076

"James Thompson was born in Ireland in 1778..there married Sarah Gilliland and immigrated to Pittsburg Pa and thence to Butler Co early in the present century. He purchased a farm in what is now Franklin township, subsequently removed to Beaver Co and then returned to Butler Co and bought a track of 600 acres of land in Cherry township. He cleared a farm made substanial improvements and resided upon it down to his death in 1861. He was a member of the Protestant Episcopal church."

History of Butler Co p 1076

Children of Sarah2 Gilliland and James Thompson were as follows:

• 99 i Mary Ann3 Thompson, born 10 Oct 1802; died 16 Dec 1860. She married John Davidson.
• 100 ii Jane3 Thompson, born 10 Dec 1805. She married Shipman Newkirk.
• 101 iii Catherine3 Thompson, born 13 Jul 1807. She married Richard Baker.
• 102 iv Sarah3 Thompson, born 16 Jul 1809. She married Samuel Shedock.
• 103 v Elizabeth3 Thompson
• 104 vi Moses3 Thompson
• 105 vii Matilda3 Thompson, born 22 Feb 1816; died Jul 1845.
• 106 viii John3 Thompson, born 3 May 1818. He married Mary Ann Turk.
• 107 ix Arabella3 Thompson, born 22 Apr 1822. She married Edwin Tinker.
• 108 x James3 Thompson
• 109 xi Minerva3 Thompson, born 23 Jun 1825; died 16 Dec 1906. She married William Hall.
• 110 xii Andrew3 Thompson, born 1 Feb 1828; died 12 Jan 1832.
• 111 xiii Emeline3 Thompson, born 23 Apr 1829. She married Mr Mortland.

James Marion Thompson served war of 1812 in Captain John Gilliland PA infantry. His Widow Sarah received benefits.

References

1. Reference: FamilySearch Family Tree - SmartCopy: Apr 4 2019, 18:54:45 UTC
2. https://sites.rootsweb.com/~pabutler/1895/95x72-3.htm