Researching Timothy 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 Timothy means "honoring God" and is of Greek origin.
Records of Timothy Thompson on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Timothy Thompson and the Thompson Family History
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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 Family History Databases
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Timothy Thompson
Timothy Thompson (1762–April 23, 1823) was a judge and political figure in Upper Canada.
He served with the British army during the American Revolution. After the war, he settled in South Fredericksburgh Township, Ontario. He was elected to the 2nd Parliament of Upper Canada in 1796 representing Lennox, Hastings and Northumberland counties. In 1798, he became a judge in the Midland District court. In 1801, he was appointed collector of customs for the port of Newcastle and, in 1802, he became judge in the Newcastle District. He represented Lennox and Addington counties in the Legislative Assembly from 1800 to 1804 and from 1812 to 1816. He served as a lieutenant-colonel in the Lennox militia during the War of 1812.
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