Researching Clifford Thompson
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 89714 people with the Thompson surname? In that year Thompson was ranked number 18 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Clifford means "From a steep cliff" and is of English origin.
Records of Clifford Thompson on Ancestry
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DNA
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Clifford Thompson and the Thompson Genealogy
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Thompson Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources listed below it will be possible to locate a birth record and, from that record, a birth certificate may be obtainable which is likely to list the names of the parents, therefore taking you back another generation. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Thompson family tree.
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| Did you know that there are currently 125559 people with the Thompson surname in the UK? Thompson is now ranked number 14 for popularity in the UK. |
Thompson Genealogy Databases
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Thompson Forums
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| Did you know that there are currently 817288 people with the Thompson surname in the USA? Thompson is ranked number 14 for popularity in the USA. |
Miscellaneous Thompson Databases
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Some Famous People called Clifford Thompson
Clifford Thompson
Clifford Marshall Thompson (October 18, 1904 – October 15, 1955) was one of the world's tallest men, and remains the tallest man to ever appear in a Hollywood film.
Although born in Rugby, North Dakota, as a child Thompson moved with his parents to Scandinavia, Wisconsin. He claimed to be and weigh, but according to thetallestman.com, his actual height was about . Although, a researcher named Craig Albert, more recently used photo-analysis to determine his size was somewhere between 8’3″ and 8’6″ tall. He was known as "The Scandinavian Giant," "The Wisconsin Paul Bunyan," and "Count Olaf". Thompson appeared in many Hollywood films, including A Day in the Life of a Giant and Seal Skins. Later he enrolled in Marquette University and earned a law degree.
A biography of Robert Pershing Wadlow recites that Thompson made a challenge to Wadlow to come to his hometown to prove that Robert was just 'another faker'. When both men walked on stage, Wadlow held out his arm and Thompson was easily under it. To which Wadlow replied "When you grow up you will be an awfully big boy."
Source: Clifford Thompson, Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaClifford Harry Thompson
Clifford Harry Thompson AM (1 April 1926 – 8 May 2005) was an Australian geomorphologist and principal research scientist with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). Thompson's extensive research into coastal soils was influential in establishing K'gari (Fraser Island) as a World Heritage Site and in the development and management of the Cooloola National Park, Queensland. In 2004, he was awarded an Order of Australia in recognition of his contribution to soil science as a researcher and educator, and as an advisor in land management practices and conservation issues.
Source: Clifford Harry Thompson, Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
Clifford Shaw Thompson
Brigadier C.S. Thompson OBE, CD, (28 December 1899 – 6 August 1983) was the 15th Canadian Surgeon General.
Born in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Clifford S. was educated at Mount Allison University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree, as well as McGill University, where he graduated with a Medical Degree in 1925.
During World War I, Thompson, at the age of 18 years, enlisted as Gunner with the 10th (Halifax) Siege Battery, 3rd Brigade, Canadian Garrison Artillery (CGA). After the war, he enrolled in medical school. After graduating, he was posted as the Medical Officer (Non-Permanent Active Militia) of 4th Divisional Train, and the Royal Montreal Regiment. In 1939 he returned 10th (Halifax) Siege Battery for a brief period, as Medical Officer. He remained in the position until 1940; at which time he was posted to 6th Field Ambulance, a non-permanent militia until of the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps (RCAMC).
With the outbreak of World War II, Thompson was called to Active Service in 1941 with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, took command of No. 6 Casualty Clearing Station, and was sent overseas in 1942 with Station. He "was subsequently appointed to command No. 1 General Hospital 9 August 1943, and received promotion to the rank of Colonel."
In 1944, Thompson was appointed Assistant Director of Medical Services (Army), continuing in the position until 1945. At which time, he was appointed "Commandant of No. 11 Canadian General Hospital, in which capacity he served until his return to Canada."
Following the end of the war, Thompson was promoted to Brigadier and appointed Director General (Army), in 1946. He remained in this position until 1947, when he retired from the military.
Brigadier Thompson died 6 August 1983 at the age of 83.
Source: Clifford Shaw Thompson, Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaOther names that sound a bit like Thompson
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