This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: vshancock Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.thompson/17471/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm looking for information for a Thompson family that came to the USA in the early to mid 1800's. The father's name was Ole and one of his son's name was Rasmus. Could be spelled many ways. Rasmus settled in Iowa and I believe Ole is buried in Minnesota. 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.