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/7774.437.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm sorry I haven't gotten that far either in Thompson family history.My gggranddad Benj.Thompson and his wife ,Mary were married in Maryland in 1828.Eventually they made their way to Minnesota where i and my dad were born.Dad was an orphan and never had much interest in family history.Don't know much now yet I want to find out where our Thompsons originated.I believe in the British kingdom.Sorry no further help.L 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.