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Thomas Lee Thompson, Sr

Thomas Lee Thompson, Sr

Male 1832 - 1897  (65 years)


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  • Name Thomas Lee Thompson
    Suffix Sr
    Birth 05 Oct 1832  Madison Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Gender Male
    Census 1840  Madison Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    age 5-9(8) 
    Census 1850  District 2, Madison Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    age 18 
    Census 1860  District 3, Madison Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    age 27 
    Census 1870  District 3, Madison Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    age 31, wife E-age 30, 6 children 
    Census 1880  District 3, Madison Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    age 47, married, wife Emila 
    Will 04 Nov 1896  Obion Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Recorded 12/1/1897 
    Death 15 Nov 1897  Obion Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Probate 06 Dec 1897  Obion Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Exec. Bond 
    Findagrave.com 15 Jul 2023 
    See Notes 
    Burial Mason Hall, Obion Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 8] 
    • New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery
    Person ID I458  Butler Family Tree
    Last Modified 6 Jun 2026

    Father Allen Thompson,   b. 11 Dec 1796, Pendleton District, Anderson Co, SC Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 05 Jul 1879, Hardeman Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 82 years)
    Relationship natural
    Mother Sarah Barnett,   b. 05 Dec 1798, NC Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 23 Jun 1873, Hardeman Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years)
    Relationship natural
    Marriage 28 Jan 1816  Bowling Green, Warren Co, KY Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Notes 


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      found at https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FW1H-WM2

      Name: Allen Thompson
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      Spouse's Name: Sarah Barnett
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      Event Date: 28 May 1816 ?? May?
      Event Place: Bowling, Warren, Kentucky
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      Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M01638-1
      System Origin: Kentucky-EASy
      GS Film number: 339890
      Reference ID: page 262 image 69

      Citing this Record:
      "Kentucky Marriages, 1785-1979," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FW1H-WM2 : accessed 1 June 2015), Allen Thompson and Sarah Barnett, 28 May 1816; citing Bowling, Warren, Kentucky, reference page 262 image 69; FHL microfilm 339,890.
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    Thompson-Allen-(Sarah-(Barnett))-Mar-1    		Thompson-Allen-(Sarah-(Barnett))-Mar-1
    Thompson-Allen-(Sarah-(Barnett))-MRJ-2    		Thompson-Allen-(Sarah-(Barnett))-MRJ-2
    Family ID F170  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Emily M Derryberry,   b. 03 Jan 1832, Madison Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 02 Mar 1921, Kenton, Obion Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 89 years)
    Marriage 24 Mar 1853  Hardeman Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
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      found at https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X8BF-9T5

      Name: Lee Thompson
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      Spouse's Name: Emily M. Derribery
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      Event Date: 21 Mar 1853
      Event Place: Hardeman, Tennessee
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      Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M73445-4
      System Origin: Tennessee-EASy
      GS Film number: 989284
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      Citing this Record:
      "Tennessee, Marriages, 1796-1950," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X8BF-9T5 : accessed 6 May 2015), Lee Thompson and Emily M. Derribery, 21 Mar 1853; citing Hardeman, Tennessee, reference ; FHL microfilm 989,284.
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    Children 
     1. Sarah Ann Melissa Thompson,   b. 17 Nov 1854, Madison Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 01 Mar 1941, Humboldt, Gibson Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 86 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. Nancy Jane Thompson,   b. 01 Jun 1855, Madison Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 07 May 1862, Hardeman Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 6 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. Ruth Ellen Thompson,   b. 24 Apr 1856, Medon, Madison Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Sep 1940, Jackson, Madison Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     4. Jesse Allen Thompson,   b. 25 Nov 1859, Medon, Madison Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Jun 1946, Houston, Harris Co, TX Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 86 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     5. William Andrew Thompson,   b. 01 Jun 1863, Madison Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 02 Jul 1865, Hardeman Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 2 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     6. Charles Mitchell Thompson,   b. 17 Jun 1865, Madison Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 01 Oct 1940, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co, CO Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     7. Susan R Thompson,   b. 1868, TN Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aft 1880 (Age > 13 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     8. Laura Emily Thompson,   b. 15 Dec 1868, Madison Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Jul 1944, Obion Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     9. Thomas Lee Thompson, Jr,   b. 12 Feb 1870, Maple Springs, Madison Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 09 Mar 1948, Corinth, Alcorn Co, MS Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 78 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     10. Alice Emily Thompson,   b. 21 Aug 1873, Madison Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 18 Jun 1926, Bolivar, Hardeman Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 52 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     11. Martha Leona Thompson,   b. 04 Sep 1874, Madison Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 Apr 1900, Obion Co, TN Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 25 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Photos
    Thompson-Thomas-Lee-Sr-(Emily-M-(Derryberry))-Mar-1    		Thompson-Thomas-Lee-Sr-(Emily-M-(Derryberry))-Mar-1
    Thompson-Thomas-Lee-Sr-(Emily-M-(Derryberry))-MRJ-1    		Thompson-Thomas-Lee-Sr-(Emily-M-(Derryberry))-MRJ-1
    Thompson-Thomas-Lee-Sr-(Emily-M-(Derryberry))-Mar-2    		Thompson-Thomas-Lee-Sr-(Emily-M-(Derryberry))-Mar-2
    Family ID F150  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 6 Jun 2026

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 05 Oct 1832 - Madison Co, TN Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - age 5-9(8) - 1840 - Madison Co, TN Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - age 18 - 1850 - District 2, Madison Co, TN Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 24 Mar 1853 - Hardeman Co, TN Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - age 27 - 1860 - District 3, Madison Co, TN Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - age 31, wife E-age 30, 6 children - 1870 - District 3, Madison Co, TN Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - age 47, married, wife Emila - 1880 - District 3, Madison Co, TN Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsWill - Recorded 12/1/1897 - 04 Nov 1896 - Obion Co, TN Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 15 Nov 1897 - Obion Co, TN Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsProbate - Exec. Bond - 06 Dec 1897 - Obion Co, TN Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Mason Hall, Obion Co, TN Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • Photos
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    Thompson-Thomas-Lee-Sr-TS-1    		Thompson-Thomas-Lee-Sr-TS-1
    Thompson-Thomas-Lee-Sr-TS-2    		Thompson-Thomas-Lee-Sr-TS-2

  • Notes 


    • - fought at Lookout Mountain

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      found at findagrave.com on 7/15/2023

      Thomas Lee Thompson

      Birth: 5 Oct 1832 Madison County, Tennessee, USA
      Death: 15 Nov 1897 (aged 65)
      Burial: New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Mason Hall, Obion County, Tennessee, USA
      Memorial #: 5752072
      Family Members
      Parents
      Allen Thompson 1796-1879
      Sarah Barnett Thompson 1798-1873
      Spouse
      Emily Derryberry Thompson 1832-1921
      Siblings
      James B. Thompson 1819-1891
      Allie Thompson 1824-1863
      Terrell Thompson 1826-1909
      Isabella Thompson Bickers 1830-1904
      Mary Wallace Thompson Percifull 1839-1916
      Children
      Nancy Thompson 1855-1862
      Ruth Ella Thompson Jordan 1856-1940
      Jesse Allen Thompson 1860-1946
      William Thompson 1863-1865
      Charles Mitchell Thompson 1865-1940
      Laura Emily Thompson Anderson 1868-1944
      Maintained by: Jim Nelson (47275092)
      Originally Created by: Alberta Daniels Withrow (4586751)
      Added: 8 Sep 2001
      URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5752072/thomas-lee-thompson
      Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5752072/thomas-lee-thompson: accessed 15 July 2023), memorial page for Thomas Lee Thompson (5 Oct 1832-15 Nov 1897), Find a Grave Memorial ID 5752072, citing New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Mason Hall, Obion County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by Jim Nelson (contributor 47275092).
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      found at findagrave.com bef 7/15/2023

      Thomas Lee Thompson

      Birth: Oct. 5, 1832
      Death: Nov. 15, 1897

      Family links:
      Parents:
      Allen Thompson (1796 - 1879)
      Sarah Barnett Thompson (1798 - 1873)

      Spouse:
      Emily Derryberry Thompson (1832 - 1921)

      Children:
      Nancy Thompson (1855 - 1862)*
      Ruth Ella Thompson Jordan (1856 - 1940)*
      Jesse Allen Thompson (1859 - 1946)*
      William Thompson (1863 - 1865)*
      Charles Mitchell Thompson (1865 - 1940)*
      Laura Emily Thompson Anderson (1868 - 1944)*

      *Calculated relationship

      Burial:
      New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery
      Mason Hall
      Obion County
      Tennessee, USA

      Created by: Alberta Daniels Withrow
      Record added: Sep 08, 2001
      Find A Grave Memorial# 5752072
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  • Sources 
    1. [S25] Findagrave.com.

    2. [S6] 1840 United States Federal Census.

    3. [S7] 1850 United States Federal Census.

    4. [S8] 1860 United States Federal Census.

    5. [S9] 1870 United States Federal Census.

    6. [S10] 1880 United States Federal Census.

    7. [S43] Military documents.

    8. [S58] TN,Gibson Co,Cemeteries, New Salem Cemetery.
      Thompson
      Lee Oct. 5, 1832 Nov. 15, 1897
      Emily Derryberry Jan. 3, 1832 Mar. 2, 1921


    9. [S42] Marriage Record Journal.


 

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