Thomas Thompson (1811–1885)
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- Born
- 1811
- Died
- 1885
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- Names in Stone
When was Thomas Thompson born? 1811.
When did Thomas Thompson die? 1885.
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Thomas Thompson (1811–1885) was born in 1811, and died in 1885, at about age 74. A cemetery record documents Thomas's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Thomas's life.
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1812 · age 1 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 34 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 37 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 52 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 56 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 60 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
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When was Thomas Thompson born?
Thomas Thompson was born in 1811.
When did Thomas Thompson die?
Thomas Thompson died in 1885.
How old was Thomas Thompson at the time of death?
Thomas Thompson was about 74 years old.
Where is Thomas Thompson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Thomas's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Thomas Thompson was born?
James Madison was president of the United States when Thomas was born.
Who was president when Thomas Thompson died?
In 1885, the U.S. presidents were Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland.
What major events happened during Thomas Thompson's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: the War of 1812 began (1812, age 1); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 34); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 37); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 52); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 56); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 60).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Thompson?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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1811
Death
1885
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AncestryData, "Thomas Thompson (1811–1885)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/thomas-thompson-1811-1885-26737657/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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