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From: "Dobricky, John" <>
Subject: RE: [MDSTMARY-L] RE: Henry Thompson
Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2003 17:11:26 -0500


Hi again! I assume you know of the brothers and sisters of Francis
Arthur Thompson? The odd thing is that, given the middle name "Arthur,"
etc., one would think that he was a descendant of old Arthur Thompson
who died circa 1701/02. Because of this possibility, I have had him
(tentatively) placed as a son of Arthur Thompson, Jr., and Tecla Payne
(herself the daughter of Mildred Thompson and Thomas Payne--and,
therefore, the first cousin of her husband). However, I have no real
proof of this. Then, there is the middle name one of the brothers of
Francis Arthur Thompson--Philip "Sebastian" Thompson. This could place
all of these kids as children of Sebastian Thompson (d. circa 1742) and
Charity Bailey. Note that Sebastian Thompson (d. circa 1742) was,
himself, another son of Arthur Thompson (d. 1701/02). Normally, I would
feel pretty confident that Francis Arthur Thompson et al would fit in
this family somewhere--except for the "Battin's Cliffs" thing.

Of course, it would seem that Henry and Margaret (Howard) Thompson would
not have had any rights to "Battin's Cliffs" after the sale(s) of the
farm to Benjamin Fendall, etc., anyway. So, it remains a mystery how
this farm ended up in the hands of Francis Arthur Thompson who wrote his
will in 1778. See ya' John D.

-----Original Message-----
From: Joseph E. Lake [mailto:]
Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 4:01 PM
To: Dobricky, John
Subject: Re: [MDSTMARY-L] RE: Henry Thompson


Hello Mr. John D. .... I hear you (on the lack of response, see your
message below) because I experienced probably similar results on my own
surname in St. Marys. As a result of my own searches I finally decided
(after spending two weeks at the MD Archives in Annapolis), the probable
reason is simply a lack of concrete info in the skimpy existing records
(in my case). But, who knows, someday I may get a breakthrough, like
some of those folks who search for 20 years w/o success, and all of a
sudden they are in "hog heaven". Cheers.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Dobricky, John" <>
To: <>
Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 8:26 AM
Subject: [MDSTMARY-L] RE: Henry Thompson


> Hi! I have always wondered whether or not Henry Thompson moved to
> Saint Mary's County after the financial mess. Partly this is because,

> when Francis Arthur Thompson wrote his will in 1778, he left "Battin's

> Cliffs" to his brother Thomas Thompson. I know of no other way that
> Francis Arthur Thompson could have ended up with this property. Henry

> Thompson certainly had lots of relatives in Saint Mary's County.
> Interesting thought, anyway.
>
> The list doesn't seem the least bit interested in any of my Thompson,
> etc., queries as I never get a response on them. Oh well. Let me
> know if you got any response on this. John Dobricky
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: James Knapp [mailto:]
> Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2003 10:51 AM
> To: Dobricky, John
> Subject: Henry Thompson
>
>
> Hello List,
> I am new to lists in general so let me know if this is addressed the
> correct way. I just signed up with the charles county list to find out

> similar information about my brick wall of where Henry Thompson and
> his descendant ended up after he sold all his land by the late 1760's.

> As you can see from my notes he was involved in several law suits and
> was unable to pay his debts which may be the reason he sold his land.
> I have found one daughter Sarah. I had thought about his going to a
> neighboring county but have not located him this far. I am curious as
> to why it is thought that Francis Arthur Thompson may be one of his
> descendants? Tracy Thompson Knapp
>
>
>
>
> Notes for Henry THOMPSON
>
> Henry is the son of Thomas and possibly his third wife Elizabeth.
>
>
> On the 7 Oct 1696, Henry payed his debt to the estate of Humphrey
> Warren of Charles County (14:74).
>
>
> On 10 NOV 1696, Henry is witness to land transaction in Charles
> county(CCLR liberQ, pg 108).
>
>
> 1 Feb 1744,money is recieved from Henry for the account of Peter
> Mitchel of Charles county.
>
>
> On 4 Apr 1748, Henry is listed as the appraisor on the inventory of
> Joshua Wilson of Charles county. (Inv. 36.5)
>
>
> On 20 Jun 1748, a deed of gift from Thomas and Elizabeth Thompson to
> "our son Henry" for a tract of land called "Three Brothers" which
> contained 131.5 acres, half acre was used as a burying place and
> graveyard. (liber Z#2:262).
>
>
> On 31 JULY 1749, Benjamin Fendall sold 166.5 acres of "Batten Cliffs"
> to Henry Thompson . Also on this same date a 130.5 acre tract of land
> called "Three Brothers" situated on the Potomak River in Charles
> County and adjacent to "Batten Cliffs" was purchased by Benjamin
> Fendall from Henry and his wife Margaret. (CCLR L#3:535)(Liber
> Z#2:360).
>
>
> In the Charles county debt book of 1750, Henry is shown to own 96
> acres of "Three Brothers" and 166.5 acres of N. "Batten Clifts". (Debt

> book, pg. 62).
>
>
> On the Charles county Rent Rolls, to Michaelmass 1753, Henry owns
> 166.5 acres of a tract called "Battens Clifts". 30.5 acres included
> are in a resurvey of "Littleworth", folio 105. Also Henry owned 95
> acres of "The Three Brothers" which he sold to William Warren 26
> Septmeber 1768.
>
>
> In the November court of 1754, Henry got a bond to build a warehouse
> at Cedar Point (Nov. court page 152, 153).
>
>
> On 28 Apr 1755 Henry is listed as having payed his debt to the estate
> of George Thomas of Charles County in the Administrative Accounts of
> the Prerogative Court of Maryland (1754-1760; 38:89)
>
>
> In the Addtional Roll in 1755 to the 1753 Rent Roll to Michaelmass,
> Henry purchased 81 acres called "Thomas'Discovery" from Benjamin
> Thomas on Jun 13, 1765. On 18 FEB 1768 he sold that same tract to
> Samuel Jones that lay in William and Mary Parish near Low Ceadar Point

> in Charles County.(CCLR
> O#3:337)
>
>
> On 28 May 1757, Henry Thompson paid his debt to the estate of Charles
> Saunders of Charles County (Admin. Acct. 41:284).
>
>
> In the Administrative Accounts of the Prerogative court of Maryland on

> 16 JUL 1757, Henry received payment from the estate of Francis
> Goodrick of Charles county. (41:278).
>
>
> In March court 1759, Henry is named defendant in a suit brought by
> Walter
> Hanson(Attorney) for Dougall Buchanan and Co (merchants in Glascow).
> The suit states that Henry on 1 March 1758, he owed them 8271 pounds
> tobacco and 11 pounds and 14 shilings which he did not pay and now
> with penalty he owes 16, 542 pounds tobacco and 23 pounds and 8
> shillings to which he signed his name. in this court session, Henry
> does not deny owing the money but aks for payment to be delayed a
> year. Court ordered Henry to pay this debt plus 6 pence and 284 pounds

> of tobacco for detaining the debt. (Charles county March court 1759).
> Also in March court 1759, Suit is brought against Henry Thompson,
> Planter, by William Gammell , merchant, states that on 28 Sep 1756 in
> Charles county, Henry signed a note stating that he owed William 4120
> pounds of crop tobacco. States that Henry has refused to pay the bill.

> William states that if Henry pays 2060 pounds of tobacco by Nov 10
> next with lawful interest, then the above obligation will be void.
> Henry does not deny that he owes the debt and is ordered to pay the
> debt plus 6 penc and 250 pounds tobacco for detaining the debt. There
> is one last suit brougt against Henry Thompson by Robert Horner asking

> for 2160 pounds of tobacco. He is ordered to pay the debt.
>
>
> In June court 1759, Henry Thompson along with the oaths of twelve
> "good and lawful men" were to find the amount of debt owed to Arron
> Harrison by Arthur Lee in that law suit. In this same year, suit was
> brought against Henry by Robert Horner. Most of this suit is not
> legible in the records( CC June court 1759:149)
>
>
> On Apr 29 1760 Henry witnessed the will of Sarah Maddox of Charles
> county.(Wills:31.485).
>
>
> In July of 1760, Henry was the appraisor for the estate of Captain
> Arthur Lee (Inv. 87.234)
>
>
> In April of 1761, Henry is the administrator for his step sister
> Elizabeth Brant.
>
>
> In the will of William Hungerford, Jr. of Charles County probated 21
> Mar 1761 he ask his brother Barton "to take much care of Henry
> Thompsons plantation, which I have has under management for this year,

> together with my care of the said Thompson's people." (wills:31.271).
>
>
> On 3 DEC 1761 and 3 Apr 1762, Henry was listed as the appraisor for
> the estate of Thomas Riggs (Abs. of Inv. of Prerogative court of
> MD:62).
>
>
> On 9 DEC 1761, Henry and Margaret his wife witnessed the will of
> family member, John Douglass Jr. of charles county.
>
>
> Henry appraised the estate of Ellie Hungerford on 18 May 1764 (Inv.
> 90.57).
>
>
> In August 1764, Henry bought "Thomas' Discovery" from Benjamin Thomas
> and his wife for 80 pounds of sterling. Also in 1764, Henry is the
> administrator for the estate of Elizabeth Brant. Sureties were Joseph
> and Ricahrd Thompson. (51:368).
>
>
> On 13 JUN 1765, Henry bought 81 acres of land called "Thomas's
> Discovery" from Benjamin Thomas.(Rent Rolls 1755).
>
>
> Recorded on 26 October, 1765, Henry, Planter of Charles county, and
> his wife Margaret sold to Richard Lee, Gentleman part of a tract of
> land called "Batten Clifts" containing about 105.5 acres. Cost of the
> land was 156 pounds, 2 shillings and 9 pence. Witnesses were John
> Winter and Edward Smoot.
>
>
> On 5 JUL 1766, the estate of Benjamin Fendall mentions Henry Thompson.

> (Inv. 90.79).
>
>
> Recorded 18 FEB, 1768, Henry and his Wife sold 82 acres of
> "Thomas'Discovery" in the William and Mary Parish of Charles County to

> Samuel Jones, Innkeeper.
>
>
> On 26 Sep 1768, Henry and wife sold part of "The Three Brothers" and
> "Batten Clifts" to William Warren. (CC Rent roll 1753). Recorded 10
> NOV 1768 Henry and wife sold part of two tracts called "Batten Clifts"

> and "Three Brothers" containing 135 acres to William Warren, planter.
>
>
> By 1768, Henry and wife Margaret had disposed of all their realty in
> Charles county.
>
> As he was not a tithable inthe county at the 1775 cencus and
> disappeared from the rent rolls after1747, it it assumed that he and
> his family removed elsewhere(Md Semmes and Kindred families, page
> 256).
>
>
> On 1 NOV 1771, Henry is a witness to the will of George Scrogan of
> Charles County. (Wills:38.451).
>
>
> On 19 JUL 1777, Henry is listed in the account of Benjamin Douglass
> payed disbursment to the accountants who brought suit against Henry
> Thompson in March court of 1777. (non-siut plaintiffs). (CC probate
> page 16)(CCprobate page 33, 1777).
>
>
> In an Act for the relief of sundry insolvent debtors was passed
> December 31 of 1799 and Henry Thompson of Charles County was listed
> under this act (liber JG. No.4, folio191)(Archives of Maryland
> Vol.192:226).
>
> Children of Henry THOMPSON and Margaret HOWARD were as follows:
>
> 2 i Sarah2 THOMPSON. Notes: Sarah was given a negro girl named Charity

> in her gradmother Elizabeth Douglass Brant Howard Thompsons will in
> 1749) wills 27.176.
>
>
>
>
>
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