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/7774.426.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sorry for my late reply.My people came from what is now West Virginia.I speculate that they may've been Scots-Irish who settled, originally in the Cumberland Valley.Also in Augusta County, Va.If you know or suspect a certain religious affiliation you can contact the church headquarters as they sometimes have or can get church records.Also the Virginia and West Virginia state historical societies help a lot.Good Luck!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.