This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: llinde3 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.thompson/7774.13.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks Russell for your feedback.I was born Lynne Thompson and have discovered much as you have described.I , too, like the "Clan Thompson" website.My branch have longish faces and prominent ears with mostly dark hair and blue eyes.We tend to medical and visual arts professions.We also have the lined faces esp.around the mouth as we age.My aunt used to say<"marry a Thompson and your children will look like Thompsons".This is just her opinion of course yet in our branch it holds some water.As my dad and uncle were orphans I am doubly stymied for info as those men had lost interest in family.Cheers to you and luck on the quest.llinde3 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.