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/7774.446.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Grace, my gggranddad was Benj.Thompson he was born in Virginia in 1801-1807.Don't know who his parents were. Very difficult to find.I think Benj.and his wife Mary ran away to be married as even on both their death certificates they do not list parents'names like most do. Good luck in your search.That is all I have found so far. Lynne 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.