Looking for John Campbell Thompson

[robertoestela]

Hello , I'm writing from Argentina and I'm looking for birth data of my 2GGfather, John Thompson from Scotland.

As much as I know he married my 2GGmother , an Irishwoman , in USA , they emigrated to Brazil and then again to Argentina , where they settled and have 5 kids, Elizabeth, Frances , William , Alfred and Mary (my GGmother).

I tried to find a birth for John in Scotland and I got some clue , that I think it could match but I got stuck with this :

I found a marriage of William Thompson & Isabella Campbell , they married 13 MAR 1830 , Parish Of Gladsmuir.

William was a baker from Gladsmuir and Isabella from North Leith, according to marriage register at Parish of Gladsmuir.

But I could not find this family in 1841 Census, and couldn't find any birth either

I would appreciate any help or information to find out what happened to this family ,
Thanks in advance,Roberto

[paddyscar]

Hi Roberto, and a warm welcome to TalkingScot

I checked IGI http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/ ... _form=true but did not find a birth for John Thompson around the time of William and Isabella's marriage, but there are many in Prestonpans, East Lothian. A search for children of William and Isabella did not produce any hits. Perhaps William had been married prior to Isabella and John was from a first marriage? Just a suggestion, as there are records for John born son of William in 1813 and 1815.

Read about the Parish of Gladsmuir which is west of Haddington and east of Prestonpans in East Lothian.
http://www.scottish-places.info/parishe ... st735.html

Have you had a look around here http://freeukgen.rootsweb.com/

Frances

[SarahND]

Hello Roberto and welcome
Since John Thompson is a very common name, it would be worthwhile to check every record carefully for clues as to where he came from and when he was born. Do you know the name of his Irish wife and where they were married in the USA? What year was it? Have you found any ship's passenger lists for this couple?

The more information you can give us, the better we can help you.

All the best,
Sarah

[nelmit]

A wee 'google' found this site with a marriage (no. 327)in 1886 for Elizabeth Campbell Thomson born Brazil - parents John Campbell Thomson and Annie Foely Marshall.

Regards,
Annette

[SarahND]

Hi Annette,

A wee 'google' found this site with a marriage (no. 327)in 1886 for Elizabeth Campbell Thomson born Brazil - parents John Campbell Thomson and Annie Foely Marshall.

Ummmm... which site was that? I think you meant to put a link here

Cheers,
Sarah

[nelmit]

Oooops well spotted Sarah

http://www.argbrit.org/SanBart/marrs1886-87.htm

Regards,
Annette

[SarahND]

Thanks, Annette
Could this be the family in 1851? On the assumption that William and Isabella married in her parish, I searched for Is?bel* Thom*son born in Gladsmuir and came up with this:

1851
60 Cotters House, Dirleton, Farm of East Fenton, East Lothian
Isabella Thomson, 40, Head, born Gladsmuir, Haddingtonshire, House Keeper
John Thomson, 19, Son, born Gladsmuir, Haddingtonshire, Ag Lab
William Thomson, 16, Son, born Gladsmuir, Haddingtonshire, Ag Lab
Agnes Thomson, 5, Daughter, born Gladsmuir, Haddingtonshire, At Home

All the best,
Sarah

Later: Oops, I see that Isabella was supposed to be from North Leith...

[robertoestela]

Hello Roberto and welcome
Since John Thompson is a very common name, it would be worthwhile to check every record carefully for clues as to where he came from and when he was born. Do you know the name of his Irish wife and where they were married in the USA? What year was it? Have you found any ship's passenger lists for this couple?

The more information you can give us, the better we can help you.

All the best,
Sarah

HI, SARAH , I REALLY DONT KNOW WHERE THEY LIVED IN USA , ACCORDING TO A FAMILY LETTER THEY MUST HAVE MET IN USA , GOT MARRIED IN APRIL 1865 , THEY ALSO SAID THEY SAW PRES.ABRAHAM LINCOLN LYING IN STATE FUNERAL.

[robertoestela]

Oooops well spotted Sarah

http://www.argbrit.org/SanBart/marrs1886-87.htm

Regards,
Annette

HI NELMIT , THANKS FOR SEARCHING , I KNEW THIS LINK, THESE ARE MY 2GG's , ANNE FOLEY WAS FROM ARDMORE , CO.WATERFORD , IRELAND .
ACCORDING TO A FAMILY LETTER JOHN CAMBPBELL THOMPSON DIED ABOUT 1876 AND ANNE MARRIED AGAIN TO A JAMES MARSHALL.

[robertoestela]

Hello Roberto and welcome
Since John Thompson is a very common name, it would be worthwhile to check every record carefully for clues as to where he came from and when he was born. Do you know the name of his Irish wife and where they were married in the USA? What year was it? Have you found any ship's passenger lists for this couple?

The more information you can give us, the better we can help you.

All the best,
Sarah

HI SARAH ! , HIS WIFE WAS ANNE FOLEY FROM ARDMORE , CO. WATERFORD , IRELAND. MARRIAGE PLACE COULD BE NYC OR PHILADELPHIA , BUT I AM NOT SURE OF THIS.