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/7774.434.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am sorry , April , I don't know.My ggreatgranddad was Frank T also yet his full name was Benjamin Franklin Thompson and he was born in Ohio in 1844.They called him Frank as his dad had the same name and the older man was known as Ben.You might try looking at full names like Franklin.Also, I have noticed that some men of that era used their middle names or Initials.Confusing with a name like Thompson.Try religious records in the US if he was a church-goer.Sorry not more 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.