This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pkashima1 Surnames: Thompson, WIlliamson, DeMasters Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.thompson/17302.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: While this is not my family, I did find a few bits and pieces for you. Since Dolly Thompson was born ca 1867 and John B. Williamson was born ca 1861 I theorized that William Williamson died sometime between 1861-1867 - and Elizabeth had to ahve married a THompson during that time as well. I checked the marriages in Johnson Co MO and found Joseph THompson married Mrs. Elizabeth WIlliamson, 8 Nov 1863. So, now you know that William Wiliamson probably died between 1861 and 1863 - and I suspect he may have died in the Civil War. I checked the 1870 census as you did, and I agree - they just are not there. I did look in the 1860 Johnson Co census - and there is a Joseph Thompson, 35, farmer, $800, $250, born in TN. Wife Catherine, 32, MO, kids: Elizabeth 11, MO; Mattison, 5, MO; Frances, 4, MO; Eliza, 2, MO; Thomas, 7/12, MO. I also found a marriage for Joseph Thompson who married Catherine DeMasters, 19 Mar 1854 in Johnson Co. I think it quite possible this is your Joseph Thompson that you have been looking for. He must have died sometime between approx 1875 and 1880. You probably already know this, but I would suggest that you check the land records for Joseph THompson. This may show wives names through the dower records and may help clinch the identity of being this particular Joseph Thompson. It may also tell where in TN he came on his first deed. May not, but it will at least help you determine the date that he was in Johnson Co., MO. May also help pin down his death date as his wife may sell the property. Maybe probate too since he had minor children - for both husbands. Hope this is of help to you, Trish Elliott-Kashima, Lawrenceburg, TN 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.