Thompson - Heads of Household - 1810 US Federal Census - Robeson County, North Carolina

Next let's review the 1810 United States Federal Census for Robeson County, North Carolina and then later this week we'll begin diving into a few Thompson Wills.  Wills have been a wealth of information regarding the Thompsons.  Often times we've found names of spouses, children, son or daughter-in-laws, slaves, friends and even grandchildren's name.  With the early Censuses only listing the heads of household these Wills are pure genealogy gold.

On the 1810 US Federal Census there are 13 Thompson heads of household listed.  I've included a chart below that lists heads of family, the number of free white males, free white females and slaves.

Thompson Heads of Family

Alr Thompson

Charles Thompson

George Thompson

Jno Thompson

Jno Thompson

Lamuel Thompson

Margaret Thompson

Nile Thompson

Rachel Thompson

Stephen Thompson

Treinegan Thompson

Wm Thompson

Wm Thompson

When comparing the 1810 United States Federal Census to the 1800 Census we see that there are now a few new Thompsons in the County.  Including a younger Alexander, Margaret (Perhaps the same person as M Thompson from the 1800 Census),   Rachel, Stephen Thompson and a younger William.  

We also see a few Thompsons no longer reside in the county, namely Henry, one of the three Johns is now gone and one of the older Williams.   

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Thompson - Heads of Household - 1800 US Federal Census - Robeson County, North Carolina

The second United States Federal Census taken in 1800 lists 16 Thompson heads of household for Robeson County, North Carolina.  

I've compiled a list of those 16 Thompson families that includes heads of family, the number of free white males, free white females and slaves.

Thompson Heads of Family

Alexander Thompson        

Charles Thompson

Charles Thompson

David Thompson

George Thompson

Henry Thompson

John Thompson

John Thompson

John Thompson Junior

Lemuel Thompson

M Thompson

Niell Thompson

Theophilus Thompson

Trimigan Thompson

William Thompson

William Thompson

My known ancestors are William Thompson (first William listed above) and his father Charles Thompson (first Charles listed above).  William's brother, Charles, is also listed (the second Charles on the list).  My fourth great grandfather Harmon Thompson is enumerated in William's household as a male between 10-15 years old.

When comparing the 1800 United States Federal Census to that of 1790 (chart included below) you'll notice there are seven new Thompson Families, Alexander, a second Charles, David, Henry, two additional John Thompsons, M Thompson and Theophilus.  

Two Thompsons have now left the County, Nepsy and Reuben Thompson. I've included my chart of the 1790 Federal Census for comparison.

1790 Federal Census - Thompson Families - Robeson County, NC

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Thompson - Heads of Household - 1790 US Federal Census - Robeson County, North Carolina

The first United States Federal Census taken in 1790 listing the names of 11 Thompson heads of household for Robeson County, North Carolina. 

On the chart below, I've included details regarding each household, including the name of the family head, free white males of 16 years and up, free white males under 16, free white females, slaves, other free white persons and the page number.

Heads of Family
Charles Thompson
George Thompson
Henry Thompson
John Thompson
Lamuel Thompson
Nepsy Thompson
Niel Thompson
Reuben Thompson
Trimmigen Thompson
William (B. Swamp) Thompson
William (H. Swamp) Thompson

My goal is to work together, with my fellow Thompson cousins, to untangle the Thompson families above.  A task over the last several months that has proven to be formidable, perplexing and at some times daunting.  Fellow genealogists have been working on this task with very limited success for close to 100 years.

I've found myself unable to sleep some nights, wondering about this Thompson and that.  Which John Thompson married Charles Thompson's daughter? Which William is my 5th great-grandfather, B Swamp or H Swamp?   Was Charles really a reverend?  Is Charles Thompson my William's father?  And why did William only receive 10 shillings in Charles' Will? What's lore and what's fact?  Dizzy yet?  I know I am.

With cousins marrying cousins and families naming their children after their parents and grandparents I can see no conceivable way to sort out this tangle of Thompsons other than to separate them, one strand at a time, to the benefit of all.

Join with me and, together, we'll sort out fact from fiction and grow our family trees.

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Untangling the Spaghetti

Welcome Cousins!  Have you ever tried to untangle spaghetti?  

Not an easy task, the noodles are all tangled together and untangling them involves separating each and every strand.

My goal in creating this blog is to untangle the Thompson families of Robeson County, North Carolina, starting with the 1790 United States Federal Census, one family at a time.  My wish is to climb my own family tree and learn about my ancestors along the way.  My dream is to connect with my fellow Thompson cousins and together combine our family histories.

So lets roll up our sleeves and start separating those noodles strand by strand.

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