This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ktledford1953 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.thompson/11190.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The General was the brother of my GGG grandfather Gaines thompson, both were sons of Isham Thompson but had different Mothers i believe. they both served in the War of 1812. They came here from Chesterfield Co., Va. Their Father Isham Thompson was the son of John Farley Thompson who was the son of Robert Thompson of Chesterfield Co., Va. who left a will there naming all the children, either during or after the REvolution they moved here on land grants to what is now Elbert Co. but to Old Petersburg which is now under the waters of Lake Hartwell. Most of this family moved on to Alabama and further on. My GGG Grandfather married in Alabama (Gaines) to Sarah Ann rice but they came back to Elbert Co. Their son Isham was my GG Grandfather and he died in the War Between the states. I have been researching this family for over 20 years. my e-mail is ktledford@windstream.net. 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.