This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: skibran Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.thompson/18377.5.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The closest person I can find is a Francis Willard Thompson born in 1844 in Chelsea, MA , died age 17 in battle. Most of the Thompsons in the book were from the MA area. 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.