Second Generation  

2. William S. Thompson was born in 1825 in Augusta County, Virgiana.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1870, MT Sidney, Augusta County, Virginia. THOMPSON, WM S (1870 U.S. Census)
VIRGINIA , AUGUSTA, MT SIDNEY P O
Age: 50, Male, Race: BLACK, Born: VA
Series: M593 Roll: 1634 Page: 306

William married Margaret Pryor on 20 Mar 1867 in Waynesboro, Augusta County, Virginia. Margaret was born in 1835 in Augusta County, Virgiana.

Children from this marriage were:

   16 M    i. Samuel A. Thompson was born in 1862 in Virgiana.

   17 F    ii. Ann M. Thompson was born in 1863 in Virgiana.

4. Betsey A. Thompson was born in 1844 in Augusta County, Virgiana. Another name for Betsey was Betty Thompson.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 4 Aug 1850, Augusta County, Virgiana.

• Census: 1880, South River, Augusta County, Virginia. Birth Year <1844> Birthplace VA Age 36 Occupation Keeps House Marital Status M <Married> Race B <Black> Head of Household Wilson CLEMENTS Relation Wife Father's Birthplace VA Mother's Birthplace VA

Betsey married Wilson J. Clements, son of David Clements and Nancy Robertson, on 19 Aug 1860 in Augusta County, Virgiana. Wilson was born in 1841 in Albemarie County, Virgiana, died on 8 Jul 1923 in Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia at age 82, and was buried in 1923 in Waynesboro, Augusta County, Virginia.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 21 Jun 1880, South River, Augusta County, Virginia. Birth Year <1841> Birthplace VA Age 39 Occupation Farm Hand Marital Status M <Married> Race B <Black> Head of Household Wilson CLEMENTS Relation Self Father's Birthplace VA Mother's Birthplace VA

Children from this marriage were:

   18 F    i. Luella Clements was born in 1862 in Virgiana.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1880, South River, Augusta County, Virginia. Birth Year <1862> Birthplace VA Age 18 Occupation At Home Marital Status S <Single> Race B <Black> Head of Household Wilson CLEMENTS Relation Dau <Daughter> Father's Birthplace VA Mother's Birthplace VA

   19 F    ii. Sarah Elizabeth Clements was born in 1863.

Sarah married Samuel Hoover.

   20 F    iii. Victoria Clements was born in Jun 1865 in Augusta County, Virgiana.

Victoria married Joseph Lee Desper on 3 Nov 1881 in Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia. Joseph was born on 27 Feb 1861 in Augusta County, Virgiana.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 3 Jun 1880, Beverly Manor, Augusta County, Virginia.

   21 M    iv. Jacob E. Clements was born in 1868.

   22 F    v. Ida J. Clements was born in 1868.

   23 F    vi. Emily M. Clements was born in Sep 1869.

   24 M    vii. George Thomas Clements was born in 1873.

   25 F    viii. Nancie Clements was born in 1874.

   26 F    ix. Lena Signora Clements was born in 1876.

   27 M    x. Marieva Clements was born in 1878.

5. Martha Jane Thompson was born in May 1845 in Augusta County, Virgiana, died on 5 Mar 1922 in Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia at age 76, and was buried on 6 Mar 1922 in Thornrose Cem. Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia. The cause of her death was Pulmonary Tuberculosis.

Medical Notes: Sickness onset on February 28, 1922 and she died March 5, 1922.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 8 Aug 1850, Augusta County, Virgiana.

• Census: 1900, Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland. Living with daughter, Margaret, in Baltimore with husband William James and Granddaughter, Edna.

• Census: 1910. Living with sister Eliza and her husband, James Redfield.

Martha married George Washington Griffin, son of David Griffin and Elizabeth Albright, on 24 Jul 1863 in Christians Creek, Augusta County, Virginia. George was born in 1831, died on 25 Aug 1901 at age 70, and was buried in Thornrose Cem. Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia.

Marriage Notes: Martha Jane Thompson had 10 children. Seven of them died at birth and one little girl died at the age of 3 years.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 26 Jul 1860, Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia.

Children from this marriage were:

   28 M    i. Andrew Griffin was born on 10 Apr 1867 in Christian Creek, South River District, Augusta County, Virginia and died on 30 Dec 1867 in Augusta County, Virgiana.

   29 U    ii. Stillborn Griffin was born in Jan 1869 in Augusta County, Virgiana and died in Jan 1869 in Augusta County, Virgiana.

+ 30 F    iii. Margaret Griffin was born on 21 Aug 1871 in Augusta County, Virgiana, died on 11 Jul 1906 in Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina at age 34, and was buried on 14 Jul 1906 in Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland.

   31 F    iv. Sara Jane Belle Griffin was born in 1877 and died in 1881 at age 4.

+ 32 F    v. Irene Virginia Griffin was born on 11 Sep 1878 in Augusta County, Virgiana, died on 12 Jun 1966 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland at age 87, and was buried in 1966 in Loudon Park Cemetery, Baltimore, Maryland.

7. Berry W. Thompson Jr. was born on 3 Apr 1849 in Augusta County, Virgiana, died on 7 Jun 1908 in Staunton, Albermarie County, Virginia at age 59, and was buried on 7 Jun 1908 in Hammond Chapel Cemetery, Augusta County, Virginia.

Burial Notes: Located on Route 635, 1.3 mile east of intersection with Route
644. It is on the south side of the road next to the church
and is approximately 100 by 150 feet.
http://www.geocities.com/augcem/

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1850, Augusta County, Virginia. Age 1yr
Father's Name Berry Thompson

• Census: 1860, Staunton Post Office, Augusta County, Virginia. Berry Thompson was 10 year old at the time of the census.

• Census: 1880, South River, Augusta County, Virginia. Birth Year <1849>
Birthplace VA
Age 31
Occupation Farm Laborer
Marital Status M <Married>
Race W <White>
Head of Household Berry W. THOMPSON
Relation Self
Father's Birthplace VA
Mother's Birthplace TN

Berry married Sarah Maggie Chandler, daughter of William W. Chandler and Mary Frances Bradburn, on 30 Apr 1878 in Augusta County, Virginia. Sarah was born on 3 Sep 1857 in Staunton, Albermarie County, Virginia, died on 11 Aug 1881 in Staunton, Albermarie County, Virginia at age 23, and was buried on 21 Aug 1881 in Hammond Chapel Cemetery, Augusta County, Virginia. Another name for Sarah was Sarah Margaret Chandler.

Birth Notes: Is a Twin sister of Martha.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1880, South River, Augusta County, Virginia. Birth Year <1857>
Birthplace VA
Age 23
Occupation Keeps House
Marital Status M <Married>
Race W <White>
Head of Household Berry W. THOMPSON
Relation Wife
Father's Birthplace VA
Mother's Birthplace TN

Children from this marriage were:

+ 33 M    i. William H. Thompson was born in 1879 in Virginia.

+ 34 F    ii. Fannie Elizabeth Thompson was born on 4 Aug 1881 in Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia,¹ died on 24 Feb 1975 in San Jose, Santa Clara County, California at age 93, and was buried on 27 Feb 1975 in Oakwood Memorial Park, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California.²

Berry next married Mary Alice Childress, daughter of Patrick Childress and Unknown, in 1881. Mary was born in 1859 in VA.

Children from this marriage were:

   35 F    i. Nora Thompson was born in 1888.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 2 May 1910, Staunton Post Office, Augusta County, Virginia.

   36 M    ii. James K. Thompson was born on 11 May 1888.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 2 May 1910, Staunton Post Office, Augusta County, Virginia.

   37 F    iii. Rosa L. Thompson was born in 1891.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 2 May 1910, Staunton Post Office, Augusta County, Virginia.

   38 M    iv. Emmet M. Thompson was born in 1892.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 2 May 1910, Staunton Post Office, Augusta County, Virginia.

   39 M    v. Harry H. Thompson was born in 1895.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 2 May 1910, Staunton Post Office, Augusta County, Virginia.

   40 F    vi. Bertie M. Thompson was born in 1896.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 2 May 1910, Staunton Post Office, Augusta County, Virginia.

   41 M    vii. Josephine Thompson was born in 1905.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 2 May 1910, Staunton Post Office, Augusta County, Virginia.

8. Sarah Alice Thompson was born in 1849 in Augusta County, Virgiana. Another name for Sarah was Sadie Alice Thompson.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 8 Aug 1850, Augusta County, Virgiana.

Sarah married Silas Brooks. Silas was born in 1861 in VA. Another name for Silas was J. Cyrus Brooks.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 28 Apr 1910, South River, Augusta County, Virginia. Occupation: Farmer

Children from this marriage were:

   42 F    i. Sandy A. Brooks was born in 1888.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 28 Apr 1910, South River, Augusta County, Virginia. Occupation: Carpenter

   43 M    ii. Martin L. Brooks was born on 9 Jun 1889 in Christians Creek, Augusta County, Virginia.

Birth Notes: AKA BIRTH: December 7, 1890

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 28 Apr 1910, South River, Augusta County, Virginia. Occupation: Carpenter

   44 F    iii. Lacy M. Brooks was born in 1893.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 28 Apr 1910, South River, Augusta County, Virginia. Occupation: Carpenter

   45 F    iv. Nellie P. Brooks was born in 1894.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 28 Apr 1910, South River, Augusta County, Virginia.

   46 F    v. Carroll F. Brooks was born in 1895.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 28 Apr 1910, South River, Augusta County, Virginia.

   47 F    vi. Lillian F. Brooks was born in 1901.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 28 Apr 1910, South River, Augusta County, Virginia.

   48 F    vii. Carrie M. Brooks was born in 1904.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 28 Apr 1910, South River, Augusta County, Virginia.

9. Mary Ellen Thompson was born on 4 Jul 1851 in Augusta County, Virgiana, died on 2 Apr 1923 in Staunton, Albermarie County, Virginia at age 71, and was buried in 1923 in Hammond Chapel Cemetery, Augusta County, Virginia.

Birth Notes: AKA BIRTH YEAR: 1853

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 4 Aug 1870, South River Twp, Augusta County, Virginia. Ellen was 17 year old.

• Census: 1880, South River, Augusta County, Virginia. Birth Year <1854> Birthplace VA Age 26 Occupation Keeps House Marital Status M <Married> Race W <White> Head of Household William H. TINSLEY Relation Wife Father's Birthplace VA Mother's Birthplace VA

• Census: 1900, South River, Augusta County, Virginia. District 39, According to census, Mary Ellen was born in Jul 1856.

• Census: 1910, Augusta County, Virgiana.

Mary married William Harvey Tinsley, son of Roderick M. Tinsley and Mary A. (Margaret) Karnes, on 12 Nov 1876 in Augusta County, Virgiana. William was born on 9 Sep 1842 in Alleghany County, Virginia, died on 14 Dec 1934 in Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia at age 92, and was buried in Dec 1934 in Hammond Chapel Cemetery, Augusta County, Virginia.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 21 Jun 1880, South River, Augusta County, Virginia. Birth Year <1842> Birthplace VA Age 38 Occupation Farm Hand Marital Status M <Married> Race W <White> Head of Household William H. TINSLEY Relation Self Father's Birthplace VA Mother's Birthplace VA

Children from this marriage were:

   49 F    i. Cora Belle Tinsley was born in Apr 1877 in Virgiana.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1880, South River, Augusta County, Virginia. Birth Year <1878> Birthplace VA Age 2 Occupation Marital Status S <Single> Race W <White> Head of Household William H. TINSLEY Relation Dau <Daughter> Father's Birthplace VA Mother's Birthplace VA

• Census: 2 Jul 1900, South River, Augusta County, Virginia.

   50 M    ii. Charles M. Tinsley was born on 27 Sep 1879 in Augusta County, Virginia.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1880, South River, Augusta County, Virginia. Birth Year <1879> Birthplace VA Age 9M Marital Status S <Single> Race W <White> Head of Household William H. TINSLEY Relation Son Father's Birthplace VA Mother's Birthplace VA

   51 F    iii. Bettie Tinsley was born on 1 Nov 1881 in Augusta County, Virgiana.

   52 M    iv. William D. Tinsley was born on 9 Jun 1883 in Fishersville, Augusta County, Virgiana.

Birth Notes: AKA BIRTH DATE: 16 Dec 1889

   53 F    v. Mary Etta Tinsley was born in Apr 1885 in Augusta County, Virgiana.

Birth Notes: AKA BIRTH DATE: 11 Jun 1886

   54 F    vi. Florence Carter Tinsley was born on 12 Jul 1888 in Augusta County, Virgiana. Another name for Florence was Florence E. Tinsley.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 2 Jul 1900, South River, Augusta County, Virginia.

+ 55 F    vii. Bertha Virginia Tinsley was born on 4 Nov 1889 in Virgiana, died in 1962 in Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia at age 73, and was buried in 1962 in Olivet Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia.

   56 M    viii. Milton Lee Tinsley was born on 10 Dec 1890 in Augusta County, Virgiana.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 2 Jul 1900, South River, Augusta County, Virginia.

   57 M    ix. Luther Rogers Tinsley was born in Mar 1893 in Augusta County, Virgiana and died in Virgiana.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 2 Jul 1900, South River, Augusta County, Virginia.

10. Thomas J. Thompson was born on 16 Dec 1851 in Augusta County, Virgiana, died on 15 Mar 1937 at age 85, and was buried in 1937 in Riverview Cemetery, Waynesboro, Virginia. Another name for Thomas was Tom Thompson.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1860, Staunton Post Office, Augusta County, Virginia. Thomas was 9 year old.

• Census: 1870, South River Twp, Augusta County, Virginia. Thomas was 19 year old.

Thomas married Mary Virginia Grooms, daughter of David Grooms and Mary Southwood, on 31 Dec 1877 in Mt. Sidney, Augusta County, Virginia. Mary was born on 2 Dec 1859 in Augusta County, Virgiana, died on 22 Apr 1900 at age 40, and was buried in Mount Sidney Methodist Church Cemetery, Mt. Sidney, Virgiana. The cause of her death was Presumed complicatons afther childbirth. Other names for Mary were Molly Broom, Molly Brooms, and Molly Dooms.

Children from this marriage were:

   58 M    i. Emmet M. Thompson was born on 8 Jul 1878 in Virginia, died on 8 Dec 1890 at age 12, and was buried in Mount Sidney Methodist Church Cemetery, Mt. Sidney, Virgiana.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 9 Jun 1880, Middle River District, Augusta County, Virginia.

+ 59 M    ii. Edgar C. Thompson was born in 1881 in Virginia.

+ 60 M    iii. Everett Thompson was born in 1885.

   61 M    iv. Earnest Thompson was born on 1 Jun 1889 in Verona, Augusta County, Virginia.

   62 F    v. Ethel E. Thompson was born in 1889.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 6 Jan 1920, Middle River District, Augusta County, Virginia.

   63 F    vi. Ida Mary Thompson was born on 17 Jan 1891 in Verona, Augusta County, Virginia.

   64 M    vii. Emory Thompson was born on 30 Nov 1891.

   65 M    viii. Elmer Thompson was born on 4 Aug 1893.

   66 M    ix. Ellsworth Thompson was born in Aug 1894.

   67 M    x. Earskin B. Thompson was born on 4 Apr 1900, died on 30 Jul 1900, and was buried in Mount Sidney Methodist Church Cemetery, Mt. Sidney, Virgiana.

11. Zachariah Thompson was born on 8 Nov 1855 in Augusta County, Virgiana. Other names for Zachariah were Jack Thompson, Zacharia Thompson, and Zack Thompson.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1860, Staunton Post Office, Augusta County, Virginia. Jack was 5 year old.

• Census: 1870, South River Twp, Augusta County, Virginia. Jack was 15 year old.

• Census: 1880, South River, Augusta County, Virginia. Zack Thompson was 26 year old. Working as a farm laborer.

Zachariah married Sarah Jane Douglas, daughter of Harrison Douglas and Mary Gibson, on 7 Jul 1878 in Augusta County, Virgiana. Sarah was born in Sep 1860 in VA. Other names for Sarah were Sallie Jane Davis, Sarah Jane Davis, and Sarah M. Davis.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1880, South River, Augusta County, Virginia. Sarah was 23 year old.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 68 F    i. Mary Florence Thompson was born from 1879 to 1881.

+ 69 F    ii. Bessie Thompson was born in 1881.

   70 M    iii. Worth L. Thompson was born in 1882.

   71 M    iv. Kinney Thompson was born in 1889.

+ 72 F    v. Pearl Elizabeth Thompson was born on 20 Oct 1893 in Staunton, Virginia and died in 1969 at age 76.

Zachariah next married Sally Forbush.

12. Eliza Catharine Thompson was born on 14 Sep 1857 in Augusta County, Virgiana.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 1860, Staunton Post Office, Augusta County, Virginia. Eliza was 3 year old.

• Census: 1870, South River Twp, Augusta County, Virginia. Eliza was 13 year old.

• Census: 11 Jun 1880, South River, Augusta County, Virginia. Occupation: Keeping house

Eliza married John Finch Painter.

Eliza next married John Nelson Pugh, son of William Pugh and Mackey Thurmond. John was born in Feb 1854 in Albemarie County, Virgiana.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 11 Jun 1880. Family name recorded as pew in 1880 Census.

Children from this marriage were:

   73 M    i. William Henry Pugh was born on 3 Jul 1878 in South River, Augusta County, Virginia.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 11 Jun 1880, South River, Augusta County, Virginia.

   74 U    ii. Baby Pugh was born in Sep 1881.

Eliza next married Jeremiah James Redfield.

The child from this marriage was:

   75 M    i. Edyth Redfield was born in 1907 in Massachusetts.

Birth Notes: Adopted Child.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1910.

13. John Cyrus Thompson was born on 9 Mar 1859 in Augusta County, Virgiana, died in 1935 in Virgiana at age 76, and was buried in 1935 in Emmanuel Chapel Cemetery, Verona, Virginia. Other names for John were Cyrus J. Thompson, and Silas Thompson.

Noted events in his life were:

• Census: 1860, Staunton Post Office, Augusta County, Virginia. Name: John Cyrus Thompson
Age in 1860: 1
Birthplace: Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Staunton Roll:
M653_1333 Page: 551 Year: 1860
Head of Household: Berry Thompson

• Census: 1870, South River Twp, Augusta County, Virginia. John was 12 year old when the census was taken.

• Census: 1880, South River, Augusta, Virginia. Birth Year <1858> Birthplace VA Age 22 Occupation Laborer Marital Status S <Single> Race W <White> Head of Household Berry THOMPSON Relation Son Father's Birthplace VA Mother's Birthplace VA

John married Mary Virginia Furr, daughter of George H. Furr and Keturah Fauber, on 6 Oct 1882 in Augusta County, Virgiana. Mary was born in Aug 1866 in Virginia, died in 1938 in Virginia at age 72, and was buried in 1938 in Emmanuel Chapel Cemetery, Verona, Virginia. Another name for Mary was Minnie Furr.

Children from this marriage were:

   76 F    i. Bertie Nettie Thompson was born on 3 Dec 1896, died on 13 May 1899 at age 2, and was buried in Emmanuel Chapel Cemetery, Verona, Virginia.

Death Notes: 3 yr 9 mo 13 da d/o J.S. & M.V.

   77 F    ii. Bertha V. Thompson was born on 24 Apr 1902 in Virgiana and died on 27 Jan 1966 at age 63.

Noted events in her life were:

• Census: 7 Jan 1920, Augusta County, Virgiana.

Bertha married Rolland R. Furr. Rolland was born on 23 Sep 1900 and died on 23 Jun 1960 at age 59.

+ 78 M    iii. Edward L. Thompson was born in 1905 in Virgiana.

+ 79 F    iv. Betty F. Thompson was born in 1908.