This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sallygillmor Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.thompson/11185.4.1.2.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: -Just to update you on my Thompsons in case they tie in with any future research on your side : Richard K Thompson Esq was a wine and spirits merchant (with a special patent for French Cognac!) working on Church St Belfast and living at Woodburn cottage,Woodburn - between Belfast and Carrickfergus. He was born 1795ish and died in Dec 1852 , the same year as his son Robert b 1830. He had at least five sons as Millar Thompson b 1833 is described somewhere as his fifth, and at least two daughters: Jane Sloan Thompson m Batwell and Marcella Legge Thompson m McCann. Another son William Henry emigrated to the states Still no idea where Richard K came from - however one document shows Hannah Magee as his wife. If I find an Almond connection I'll be back in touch.. Your James would be the same generation as Richard K. Other surnames used as second names in the family are Black, Magee, Kerr. Best regards, Sally 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.