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William Thompson

Birth	:	1789 Ardagh, County Longford, Ireland
Death	:	21 Jan 1854 Stewarttown, Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Saint John's Anglican Church Cemetery, Georgetown, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate	:	43.6307330, -79.9239600
Description	:	Son of Robert Thompson b1758 and Jane Kilpatrick b1762. ------------------------ William Thompson and Ann Cook married in 1814 in Ireland, their children were: John Thompson 1817 – 1888 Elizabeth Jane Thompson 1822 – 1867 Mary Ann Thompson 1824 – 1904 Frances Thompson 1827 – 1899 William Thompson 1829 – 1897 Abigail Thompson 1832 – 1891 Richard Thompson b1834 Jane Thompson 1837 – 1902 --------------------- from a document "Descendants of Ralph Cooke" by Barry Stewart - Mar 3 2002: Ann Cook and William Thompson were married in Ireland. Ann and William came to Canada in 1822 with their children Robert and John. Accompanying them were William's brother George,... Read More	Son of Robert Thompson b1758 and Jane Kilpatrick b1762. ------------------------ William Thompson and Ann Cook married in 1814 in Ireland, their children were: John Thompson 1817 – 1888 Elizabeth Jane Thompson 1822 – 1867 Mary Ann Thompson 1824 – 1904 Frances Thompson 1827 – 1899 William Thompson 1829 – 1897 Abigail Thompson 1832 – 1891 Richard Thompson b1834 Jane Thompson 1837 – 1902 --------------------- from a document "Descendants of Ralph Cooke" by Barry Stewart - Mar 3 2002: Ann Cook and William Thompson were married in Ireland. Ann and William came to Canada in 1822 with their children Robert and John. Accompanying them were William's brother George, his wife and three children, Elizabeth, John, and Jane. The story is told that owing to the delicate health of Jane, the baby, they brought a goat with them to provide her with good milk during the long ocean crossing. William and Ann settled on a homestead one-half mile southwest of Stewarttown. The following letters of recommendation were provided to William and George: " Ireland, County of Longford To Wit: This is to certify that the Bearer Mr. William Thompson and his Brother Mr. George Thompson who are leaving this country for North America are young men of excellent character, sober, honest and industrious and belong to a Family of good Reputation in the Parish of Clongish in the County of Longford in Ireland. May their heavenly Father prosper them in their undertaking and give them a better Home in the world as in His everlasting Kingdom. This is the prayer of one who was many years their affectionate Minister -- given under our hand and seal at Newtown Forbes This 29th day of April 1822. Geo Crawford, Vicar General of Ardagh and a Magistrate of the County of Longford."The Bearer of this, William Thompson, has been for many years a Parishioner of mine. He is about to proceed with his wife and family to North America. He is a man of good character and a good farmer. I have much pleasure in afforting this Testimony. Longford, Ireland, April 13, 1822 H. Minchin, Curate of Temple Michael;John A. Campell; J. Prince" -------------------- William submitted the letters of recommendation to the Crown Land authorities in York. They are still attached to his petition for a Crown grant in which he also noted that he had served 14 years in the Irish Yeomanry. William purchased the west half of Lot 15, Concession 7 of Esquesing Township. However, the Crown Grant he obtained was for Lots 26 and 27, Concession 1 W.H.S., Mulmur Township. William Thompson prospered in the new world. In addition to the west halves of Lots 15 and 16, Concession 7, Esquesing, and his land in Mulmur Township, William acquired part of Lot 20, Concession 2, Esquesing. As well as farming, he went into partnership with his brother-in-law Christopher Cooke, in building bridges for the Crown Land Department. When building a bridge over the Maitland River in Arthur Township in 1841, the partners made changes in the specifications at the suggestion of the Ubiquitous Colonel Chisholm, and had difficulty persuading the government to cover extra wages for the laborers they were employing. In June 1845 warrants were issued by the Grand Orange Lodge of British North America to William Thompson in respect of Lodge No. 68 in Esquesing (later Stewarttown). In the first elections held following the enactment of the Ontario Municipal Act in 1849, William Thompson was one of five members elected to the Township Council. He was re-elected for Ward 3 until his death on 21 January 1854. The Stewarttown community owes its start to the presence of a stream to provide waterpower, the only available means in those days of running a mill. In 1820 there were two Scotchmen, John and Duncan Stewart (no relation to the Stewart's of Acton), who procured the Crown Deed for the East half of Lot 16, Concession 7 of Esquesing. The Stewart property was divided more or less in two by the Acton tributary of the West Branch of the Credit River and here the brothers built a dam and erected a saw mill and a gristmill. The products of both mills were much in demand by early settlers for building purposes and making flour. By 1850 Stewarttown was a busy thriving village. It contained three hotels, Cross's tannery, Nixon's harness shop, Fitch saddler, Jones and Nevins cabinet makers, two good stores besides the lumber and flour mills and a blacksmith shop. ---------------------------

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William Thompson's memorial is located at: Saint John's Anglican Church Cemetery, Georgetown, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada.
When did William Thompson death?
William Thompson death on 21 Jan 1854 in Stewarttown, Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the William Thompson's memorial?
Latitude: 43.6307330
Longitude: -79.9239600

Family Members:

Spouse

Hannah Evans Thompson

(1810 - 1892)

Hannah “Ann” Cooke Thompson

(1791 - 1838)

Children

Robert Thompson

(1814 - 1885)

John Thompson

(1817 - 1888)

Elizabeth Jane Thompson Stewart

(1821 - 1867)

Mary Ann Thompson Johnston

(1824 - 1904)

Frances Thompson Ferguson

(1827 - 1899)

William Thomas Thompson

(1829 - 1897)

Sarah Jane Thompson Buck

(1832 - 1902)

Abigail Margaret Thompson Johnston

(1835 - 1892)

Thomas Henry Thompson

(1853 - 1933)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint John's Anglican Church Cemetery
Georgetown, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.6307330, -79.9239600

2. Holy Redeemer Cemetery
Georgetown, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.6303865, -79.9387223

3. Devereaux Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6303865, -79.9387223

4. Mount Pleasant Wesleyan Methodist Cemetery
Georgetown, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.6196000, -79.9098000

5. Saint George's Anglican Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6507300, -79.9224000

6. Georgetown Wesleyan Methodist Cemetery (Defunct)
Georgetown, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.6490000, -79.9479998

7. Greenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6545830, -79.9119110

8. Limehouse Presbyterian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6467990, -79.9699990

9. Ashgrove United Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6037000, -79.8890000

10. Glen Williams Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6729600, -79.9220800

11. Saint Paul's Anglican Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6442010, -79.8575000

12. Hillcrest Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6432490, -79.8570010

13. McNabb Cemetery
Halton Hills, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.6490000, -79.8559998

14. Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Georgetown, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.6929340, -79.9177998

15. St. Elias Church and Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6612500, -79.8456900

16. Bannockburn Pioneer Cemetery
Halton Hills, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.6569350, -80.0068750

17. Brownridge Family Cemetery
Halton Hills, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.5782990, -79.8647790

18. Pickard Family Farm Cemetery
Halton, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.5889367, -79.8377190

19. Neilson Family Farm Cemetery
Halton Hills, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.5731240, -79.8564860

20. Page's Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery
Brampton, Peel Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.6413100, -79.8188760

21. Boston Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Halton Hills, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.5538000, -79.9154000

22. Huttonville Cemetery
Huttonville, Peel Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.6593323, -79.8191147

23. Mansewood United Presbyterian Cemetery
Milton, Halton Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.5497820, -79.9117390

24. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6263370, -80.0388120