John Thompson

M, #6004, b. Jan 30, 1577, d. Apr 11, 1627

Family

Alice Freeman b. circa 1595, d. Feb 11, 1664
Children

Chronological Events

Birth*Jan 30, 1577 John Thompson was born on Jan 30, 1577 at Preston Capes, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom
Marriage*Nov 6, 1615 He married Alice Freeman, daughter of Henry Freeman and Margaret Edwards, on Nov 6, 1615 at Preston Capes, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom
Death*Apr 11, 1627 John Thompson died on Apr 11, 1627, at age 50 at London, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom
Book Excerpt* 
Thompson is a derivation of 'Thomas,' which is Aramaic. More than likely it is a baptismal name taken from the son of Thomas? It could also be a Norman post conquest personal name.

The English home of John Thompson of this sketch is thought to be from London but not known for certain. Thompson, being a very popular surname, is found scattered throughout every corner ofEngland, United Kingdom, from very early times. Several genealogists claim he was related to the three Thompson brothers who settled in New Haven. This is quite possible as their Grandfather had sons, Henry and Thomas, who each named three of their sons, John, Anthony and William.

John Thompson may have been the son of John Thompson b. 30 Jan 1576/77 in Preston Capes, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom and Alice Freeman, from there too. They resided in London and had 10 children.

No less than seven John Thompson's emigrated to America fromEngland, United Kingdom, during a span of about fifteen years 1628-1640. Three early Thompson families settled in New Haven in the mid seventeenth Century-being the brothers John, Anthony, and William Thompson of whom William died without issue. There was also another John and William Thompson who settled here about the same time and thought to be related to the first three brothers. The John of this sketch resided in the suburb of New Haven called East Haven with his wife Dorothy. It is tantalizing to think that the John Thompson of this sketch, came to New England, United Kingdom at the age of 22, aboard the ship 'Elizabeth and Ann,' in May 1635, with one hundred and two passengers, of which many settled at New Haven. Donald L. Jacobus, noted genealogist, studied the Thompson families of Connecticut and claims that the John Thompson of this sketch is not related to the previous mentioned brothers but often confused.

Two John Thompson's signed the Connecticut Constitution, (charter) the first time on June 4, 1639 and the other signed a revised edition on Feb. 7, 1657. On various Connecticut Colony records, there have been unsettled controversies over which mentioned John Thompson pertains to a particular person on NewEngland, United Kingdom records. This ranges from his English patronymics to the naming of his wife and children, and separating sons, fathers, brothers, and cousins. This has caused an enigma for genealogists.

Apparently John left no recorded will and shortly after his death his estate was inventoried in 1655, indicating this was the year of his death. On 27 Jan. 1671, his children made application for a distribution of his estate and mention their father-in-law as the custodian.1
 

Citations

  1. [S943] Book - Unknown,.