This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Thompson/Tompson/Tomson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/ABC.2ACE/3438.2 Message Board Post: I am a descendent of the Thompson line Here is a little info regarding your message: John, Richard, William, Elizabeth, Sarah and Ann Thompson were the children of John and Mary Tompson/Tomson The youngest brother William (of whom I am decended) was born around 1750. they are believed to have immigrated from Ulster, Ireland. The Topson family is originally from Scotland - one generation lived in Ulster before moving to VA. Hope this helps