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/7774.448.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Pat.I don't know much but that my gggrandparents Benjamin Thompson and Mary Reel Thompson were married in Maryland in 1828 and migrated west many times finally settling here in Minnesota.I suspect they may have run away to marry as they erased their parents' names even from their death certificates.I want to find where our ancestors originated.England or Scotland via Northern Ireland to USA? Good luck in your quest.You will find me here as llinde3(Lynne) 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.