Kathryn, This is the only Thompson in Franklin County, MS that matched your description, however there were several listed in the state under the name William and the initial "W". There were no Thompson's in Adams County. Janet Census Place: Meadville, Franklin, Mississippi Source: FHL Film 1254647 National Archives Film T9-0647 Page 56A Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace D. THOMPSON Self M M W 40 MS Occ: Farmer Fa: MS Mo: MS Lethie THOMPSON Wife F M W 36 MS Occ: Keeping House Fa: MS Mo: MS