THOMPSONs - Native American

The following are THOMPSON references extracted from the book:
INDIANS FROM NEW YORK: A Genealogy Reference Volume Three
By Toni Jollay Prevost; Published 1995 by Heritage Books, Inc 1-800-398-7709
ISBN 0-7884-0306-0

p.36 1900 USCensus at Carlisle Institute (students of 6 Nations ancestry)

p.37 Surnames among the Indians of the Oneidao (sp?) among the United States Civil War
1890 Census of Soldiers and Widows in Wisconsin

p.37 Surnames among the Indians of the 6 Nations Reserve who resided in Brant County, Ontanio, Canada in 1851 & 1881
(1851 & 1881 Canadian Census)

p.37 Surnames among the Indians of the 6 Nations who resided in Haldimand County, Ontario, Canada in 1851 & 1881
(1851 & 1881 Canadian Census) oooops, note:

p.38 Surnames among the Indians of the 6 Nations (Mohawks) who resided in Hastings County, Ontario, Canada in 1881
The 1881 Canadian Census

p.38 Surnames among the Indians of the Moravian Delaware (Including some Munsee) who resided in Kent County, Ontario, Canada in 1881
The 1881 Canadian Census note: spelled TOMICE

p.38 Surnames among the Indians who resided in Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada in 1881
1851 & 1881 Canadian Census (these included Oneida, Delaware and Munsee)

p.38 Surnames among the Indians of the 6 Nations (Mohawks) who resided in Huntingdon or Huntington County, Quebec in 1881
The 1881 Canadian Census

p. 49 The 1887 Bureau of Indian Affairs Census of the St. Regis Mohawk Residing in the State of New York (only heads of households) note: was originally alphabetized by given rather than surname

Agnes, Roll Number 249
Charles, Roll Number 38
Lewey, Roll Number 89
Loran, Roll Number 177

p.52-90 (Cross Index: 91-95) The St. Regis Mohawk 1900 US Census Abstract of the St. Regis Mohawk's who Resided in Franklin County, NY:

"Thompson, Charles: (Iroquois) Age 35 was born in November 1862 in New York. Both of his parents were born in New York. Margaret his wife age 37, was born in November 1862 in New York. Her father was born in New York. Her mother was born in Canada. Alexander a son age 12 was born in January 1888. George a son age 10 was born in December 1880. Thomas a son age 6 was born in March 1894. Louise a daughter age 4 was born in February 1896. Lewis a son age 2 was born in February 1898.

St. Regis, Mohawk Reserve. E.E. 62, Page 107A, Household 124/126 or 123/124."

"Thompson, Lewis: (Iroquois) Age 84 was born in June 1815 in New York. Both of his parents were born in New York. Susan his wife age 78 was born in January 1822 in New York. Both of her parents were born in New York. Lillie Billings a grand daughter age 18, was born in January 1882 in New York. Both of her parents were born in New York. Susan Jackson, a grand daughter age 21, was born in April 1879 in New York. Both of her parents were born in New York. Frank Jackson a grand son age 33 was born in November 1866. John Jackson a grand son age 1 was born in August 1898. St. All of the grand children of Lewis Thompson were listed as Iroguois. Both of their parents were Iroguois.

St. Regis, Mohawk Reserve. E. E. 62, Page 106B, Household 122/124."

"Thompson, Loran: (Iroquois) Age 39 was born in November 1860 in New York. Both of his parents were born in New York. Sarah his wife age 33 was born in October 1866 in New York. Both of her parents were born in New York. Louise a daughter age 10 was born in April 1890. James a son age 7 was born in July 1892. Mary a daughter age 5 was born in April 1895. Jacob a son age 3 was born in February 1897. Paul a son age 1 was born in July 1898.

St. Regis, Mohawk Reserve. E. D. 62, Page 117B, Household 197/199."

(Thompson, Betsey--in the household of Joseph Connors)
"… Betsey Thompson a step daughter age 4, was born in September 1895 in Canada. Both of her parents were born in Canada. She immigrated in 1899.

St. Regis, Mohawk Reserve. E.D. 62, Page 100A, Household 75/77."

(Thompson, Charlotte--in the household of George Terance)
"… Charlotte Thompson, a servant age 13, was born in August in 1880 in New York. Both of her parents were born in New York. … All of the people in this household were listed as Iroquois.

St. Regis, Mohawk Reserve. E.D.62, Page 103B, Household 99/101."

(Thompson, Richard & Thompson, Vernece?)--in the household of Paul Delorimer)
"… Richard Thompson, a grandson age 2, was born in April 1898 in New York. Vernece? Thompson, a grand daughter age three months, was born in January 1900 in New York. Her father was born in Canada and her mother was born in New York.

St. Regis, Mohawk Reserve.. E.D. 62, Page 90A, Household 2/2." p.98-112 (Cross Index: 113-116)

The 1886 Bureau of Indian Affairs Census Taken at Gowanda, NY of the Seneca at the Cattaraugus Reserve.

p.110 Thompson, Charles, age 31
Thompson, Margaret, age 25
Thompson, Henry (bro), age 19
Thompson, Emma (sis), age 17
Baby ISAAC (niece), age 7 mos

Roll #s 1123-1127
Thompson, Hawley, age 25
Thompson, Laura, wife, age 22

Roll Number 1119-1120
Thompson, Jimeson, age 52

Roll Number 1121
Thompson, Lewis, age 44

Roll Number 1118
Thompson, Lyo?, age 23

Roll Number 1122
Thompson, Mary, age 40
Philip Jackson, son, age 14
Thompson, Lina, daughter, age 9
Thompson, Jerry, son, age 7
Thompson, Dora, daughter, age 4
Thompson, Elmer, son, age six? Months

Roll #s 1171-1176
(Thompson, Eliza , age 76-- in household of George Moses--mother-in-law--Roll #s 764-768)

p. 117-126 (Cross Index: 127-128)
BIA Census of the Seneca Indians residing upon the Allegany Reservation July 1886

Note: The only Thompson's in this census were in the household whose entry is quoted below:

"THOMAS, David age 25, Silas PIERCE, a nephew age 8, Roll Numbers 816-817.

THOMPSON, Caroline age 30, Sally a daughter age 1, Roll Numbers 803-804.

THOMAS, Lyman age 33? Roll Numbers 818. THOMAS, Martha age 58, Ephraim a son age 16, William E. MOULTON, a grand son age 9, Joseph MOULTON a grandson age 6, Roll Numbers 794-797. THOMPSON, Sally age 52, Lydia a daughter age 17, Jane a daughter age 9, Roll Numbers 798-800."

p. 138-140
BIA Census of the Cayuga residing upon the Cattaraugus Reservation in New York July 1886

Thompson, Albert age 53, Roll Number 119

Thompson, Moses age 50, Roll Number 118

p. 145-146
BIA Census of the Onondaga Indians residing on the Onondaga Reservation in New York 1887

Thompson, Sarah Roll Number 114

p. 147
BIA Census of the Onondaga residing on the Allegany Reservation in New York 1886

Thompson, Ebeneazor age 48, Roll Number 80

p. 148
BIA Census of Onondaga Indians residing upon the Tuscarora Reservation in New York 1886 (Roll Numbers 36-39)

Thompson, Jennie age 34

Thompson, Lea age 15

Thompson, Moses age 11

Thompson, Anna age 9

p. 149-191 (Cross Index: 192-197)
The Cattaraugus Reservation -- 1900 Federal Census of Cattauragus & Allegany Counties Note: The only Thompson's in this census were in the household whose entry is quoted below:

"WATT, JAMES: (Seneca) Age 37 was born in June 1862 in New York. Both of his parents were born in New York. Both of his parents were Seneca. Jane his wife age 24 was born in May 1876 in New York. Both of her parents were born in New York. She was listed as a Seneca. Her father was an Onondaga. Her mother was a Seneca. Ulyses a son age 3 was born in May 1897. Ebenezer THOMPSON father-in-law (Of James Watt) age 63 was born in March 1837 in New York. Both of his parents were born in New York. Both of his parents were Onondaga. Cattaraugus County, Elko Town, E.D. 131, Page 202B, Household 74/74. "

p. 198-199
USCensus June 18, 1900--Quaker School for Indian Children, Elko Township, Cattaraugus County, NY

Thompson, Albert, age 10, born in New York, parents were Seneca

Thomson, Eliner, age 14, born in New York, parents were Seneca

p. 201
1812 Military Pension Application -- Joseph Cusick, a Tuscarora Indian

"Some of the other individual's mentioned in Joseph Cusick's papers who served in his company included the following men:

… Isaac Thompson

p. 202-
BIA Census of the Tuscarora Indians, New York Agency in July 1886

"THOMPSON, Lena age 10, (See Nat Thompson?) E. Adell age 6, Amane age 4, Cleveland age 1, Samuel age 21, Joseph age 36, Melissa age 7, Sarah a., age 49, Samuel age 53, Eliza age 45, Jerimiah age 21, Enos? Or Emos? Age 7, Beckey age 27, Eunice age 24, Effie age 20, Sally age 58, Lucinda age 36, Mary age 21, Baby age one months, Roll Numbers 347-365. THOMPSON, Nat age 26, Amelia age 22, Edward age 4, De Forest age 1, Minnie age 1, Lafayette age 17, Simeon age 57, Susan age 44, Martha age 16? Roll Numbers 338-346."

p. 206-220 (Cross Index : 221-222)
1900 US Census of the Tuscarora Reserve in Niagara County, New York

"THOMPSON, Joseph: (Tuscarora/Onondaga) Age 50, was born in April 1850 in New York. Both of his parents were born in New York. He was listed as a Tuscarora. His father wan an Onondaga. His mother was a Tuscarora. Jennie his wife age 48 was born in June 1854 in New York. Both of her parents were born in New York. Both of her parents were Tuscarora. Moses a son age 23 was born in July 1874 in New York. Anna a daughter age 23 was born in July 1876 in New York. Jennie a daughter age 11 was born in August 1888 in New York. Malissa THOMPSON a niece age 20 was born in August 1879 in New York. Both of her parents were born in New York. Both of her parents were Tuscarora. The sex of Malissa Thompson was listed erroneously as a male. Elizabeth PRINTUP an aunt (Of Joseph Thompson) age 66 was born in August 1853 in New York. Both of her parents were born in New York. She was listed as a Tuscarora? Her father was a Mohawk. Her mother was an Onondaga. E.D. 138, Page 84B, Household 38."

"THOMPSON, Lucinda?: (Machinaw/Tuscarora) Age 50 born in January 1850 in New York. Both of her parents were born in New York. Both of her parents were Tuscarora. Sally Thompson mother (Of Lucinda Thompson) age 73 was born in October 1826 in New York. Her father was born in Michigan. Her mother was born in New York. She was listed as a Tuscarora. Her father was a Mackinaw Indian. Her mother was a Tuscarora. Mary Thompson sister (Of Lucinda Thompson) age 35 was born in November 1864 in New York. Both of her parents were born in New York. She was listed as a Tuscarora. Both of her parents were Tuscarora? William CHEW a servant, age 29 was born in February 1871 in New York. Both of his parents were born in New York. He was listed as a Tuscarora. Both of his parents were Tuscarora. E.D. 138, Page 81A, Household 3."

"THOMPSON, Susan: (Tuscarora) Age 58 born in April 1842 in New York. Both of her parents were born in New York. Both of her parents were Tuscarora. Lenthaniel? A son age 39 was born in September 1860 in New York. Both of his parents were born in New York. Both of his parents were Tuscarora. E.D.138, Page 86A, Household 53/53."

(THOMPSON, Ida -- in household of Noah SYLVESTER)
"…Ida THOMPSON a servant age 25 was born in 1875 in New York. Both of her parents were born in New York. Both of her parents were Tuscarora. E.D. 138, Page 84A, Household 34/34."

(THOMPSON, Jerrymiah -- in household of Eliza GREEN)
"…Jerrymiah THOMPSON a son (Of Eliza) age 35 was born in September 1864 in New York. Both of his parents were born in New York. Both of his parents were Tuscarora. E.D. 138, Page 88A, Household 75/75."

(THOMPSON, Rosa -- in household of Eliza PAMBLETON)
"…Rosa THOMPSON a niece age 13 was born in June? 1886 in New York. Both of her parents were born in New York. Both of her parents were Tuscarora. E.D. 138, Page 85B, Household 49/49."

(THOMPSON, Sarah -- in household of Daniel PRINTUP)
"…Sarah THOMPSON a housekeeper age 63 was born in 1837 in New York. Both of her parents were born in New York. Both of her parents were Tuscarora. E.D. 138, Page 89A, Household 88/88."

p. 223-224
Eugenics Record Office Files

"Files of the Eugenics Record Office of Cold Spring Harbor, New York, 1900-1940 have been compiled on 440 reels of microfilm…One one microfilm which details data about the Indians of Gay's Head, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, is a pedigree chart clearly showing the families of the Shinnecock Indians of Suffolk County, New York…these charts chronicle the genealogy of the Montauk/Shinnecock Indians of Long Island. Direct and indirect surnames included: … THOMPSON…... A copy of the Eugenics Record Office Files is available on inter-library loan from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) Family History Library Centers on film numbers 1839870-71, Item 1."

p. 226-232 (Cross Index: 233)
1900 USCensus, Suffolk County, New York

"THOMPSON, John H.: (Shinnecock) Age 59 was born in September 1840 in New York. Both of his parents were born in New York. Ellen his wife age 45 was born in October 1854 in New York. Both of her parents were born in New York. Both of her parents were Shinnecock. Augustus a son age 17 was born in May 1883. Lillian E., a daughter age 14 was born in January 1886. Alice a daughter age 9 was born in November 1890. Southhampton Township, E.D. 785, Page 143B, Household 6/6."

(THOMPSON, Henrietta--in household of Sarah SWISH?)
"The surname Smith appears to be spelled as Swish on the 1900 census." "SMITH, Sara: (Shinnecock) Age 55 was born in September 1844 in New York. Both of her parents were born in New York. Both of her parents were Shinneock. Henrietta THOMPSON a daughter age 44 was born in September 1855. Mary DORRICK a daughter was age 46. Both parents of the daughters of Sarah Swish were born in New York. Both parents were Shinnecock. Southampton Township, E.D. 785, Page 145B, Household 30/30."

NOTE: This is the END of list of entries extracted from Volume Three.

The following are THOMPSON references extracted from the book:
INDIANS FROM NEW YORK IN WICONSIN AND ELSEWHERE A Genealogy Reference Volume One
By Toni Jollay Prevost; Published 1995 by Heritage Books, Inc 1-800-398-7709
ISBN 0-7884-0209-9

Volume One:

p. 7
SURNAMES ON THE TREATIES FROM 1836-1839 ON AGENCY RECORDS AT CEDAR POINT ON THE FOX RIVER WITH THE BROTHERON, MUNSEE, ONEIDA AND STOCKBRIDGE WHO MOVED FROM NEW YORK STATE TO THE GREEN BAY WISCONSIN INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

…..Thompson…

p. 21 - 38
REFERENCE AND BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES

p. 37
"THOMPSON FAMILY: The surname Thompson appears among the Indians who resided on the following reserves. [re-arranged for easier readability]

The Onondaga residing on the Allegany Reservation in New York.
The Onondaga Children Orphan Asylum in New York.
The Onondaga on the Tuscarora Reserve in New York.
The Tuscarora on the Tuscarora Reserve in Niagara County, New York.
The Moravian Delaware in Kent County, Ontario, Canada.
The Mohawk of Huntington County, Quebec, Canada.
The St. Regis Mohawk Reserve in Franklin County, New York.

Sources: The 1881 Canadian Census. The 1886 & 1887 Bureau of Indian Affairs Census. The 1900 United States Census."

p. 39 - 40
1890 Civil War Census of Soldiers and Widows in Brown County, Wisconsin "…compiled from the original National Archives census of surviving (Indian) soldiers and widows who served for the Union during the Civil War for Brown County, Wisconsin."

THOMPSON, Joseph: Private: D Company 21st : Wisconsin Infantry …

p. 117- 133 (Cross Index: 134-137)
SURNAMES FROM THE 1850 CENSUS OF CALUMET COUNTY, WISCONSIN "The …census asked whether an individual was white, black or Mulatto. The term Indian was not included in the race column. … No race information was listed for the following persons. A study of the 1870 and 1900 United States Census and Bureau of Indian Affairs Rolls shows that most but not all, of the following people were Brotherton and Stockbridge/Munsee Indians. The Brotherton were formed from groups of New England Indians. The Stockbridge/Munsee included the Mohegan and Delaware.

… In the following census everyone in each household was born in Wisconsin unless otherwise noted. Everyone in each household has the same surname as the head of household. If an individual in a household had a different surname than the head of household that surname was highlighted by capital letters. The following names were recorded as they were spelled in the original record. A question mark was placed after the names, ages and dates when the spelling was in doubt.""

p. 131
THOMPSON, Geret: Age 60, born (1790) in New York, Rebecca age 59, born (1791) in Massachusetts, John YOKUM age 40, born (1810) in Ohio. District Number 36, Page 100B, Household 263/263.

THOMPSON, Jonas: Age 50, born (1800) in New York, Sophia age 46, born (1804) in New York, William age 18 born in Wisconsin, Mary age 11?, born in Wisconsin, Hannah CHEATS age 16, born in New York, Josiah CHEATS age 9, born in Wisconsin, Malinda THOMPSON age one month, born in Wisconsin. District Number 36, Page 101B, Household 281/281.

THOMPSON, Rufus: Age 47, born (1803) in New York, Olive age 44, born (1806) in New York, Mary S. age 16 born in New York, Eliza J. age 14 born in New York, John W. age 7, born in New York, George W. age 4, born in New York, Celia? Or Heilen? Age 1, born in Wisconsin. District Number 36, Page 94A, Household 143/143.

p. 155 -
1885 BIA Census of the Stockbridge Tribe taken by the Green Bay Agency, Keshina Wisconsin on July 30th

THOMPSON, Sophronia: Age 79, Roll Number 120

p. 211 -
Students from the State of New York Attending the CARLISLE INSTITUTE, Carlisle, Pennsylvania in 1900

THOMPSON, Ida born in 1884 N.Y./N.Y./N.Y. Mohawk

THOMPSON, John 1883 " " " Mohawk

THOMPSON, Melissa 1880 " " "Tuscarora

THOMPSON, Nancy 1885 " " " Mohawk

Note: end of notes from Vol. One

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