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Where did the Scottish Thompson family come from? What is the Scottish Thompson family crest and coat of arms? When did the Thompson family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Thompson family history?
The roots of the distinguished surname Thompson can be found in Scotland. The name is derived from the popular given name Thomas, an Aramaic name meaning "twin," and refers to "a son of Thomas or Thom." The spelling of the name with a "p" distinguishes the family from the Thomsons, who were a Scottish Clan originally known as MacThomais.
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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes: - Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
- Known spelling variations
- Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
- Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
- First settlers to North America
- Notable contemporary bearers of the name
- A description and/or full color picture of the Coat of Arms, Crest, and Motto (where available)
Spelling variations of this family name include: Tompson, Thompson and others.First found in Cumberland, where the Thompson family held a family seat from ancient times.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the early history!
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Thompson research. Another 213 words(15 lines of text) covering the year 1668 is included under the topic Early Thompson History in all our PDF Extended History products.
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Our PDF Extended History includes the Life In Ireland!
Some of the Thompson family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 298 words(21 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products.
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This is a small excerpt from our full listing of settlers for the name Thompson. Our PDF Extended History provide the complete listing from our dbase of over 500,000 settlers!
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Thompson Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century
- Edward Thompson, who was one of the passengers on the "Mayflower" in 1620
- David Thompson, who settled in Maine in 1623
- Anthony Thompson, who arrived in Connecticut in 1637
- Edmund Thompson, who landed in Salem, Mass in 1637
- Eldred Thompson, who landed in Virginia in 1644
Thompson Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century
- Dorothy Thompson, who arrived in Virginia in 1702
- Elizabeth Thompson, who landed in Virginia in 1714
- Allen Thompson, who arrived in New York in 1738
- Hannah Thompson, who arrived in Maryland in 1740
- Ebenezer Thompson, who arrived in New England in 1743
Thompson Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
- Alexander Thompson, who arrived in America in 1800
- Christian Thompson, who arrived in America in 1801
- Anna Thompson, aged 30, arrived in Philadelphia, Pa in 1803
- Hector Thompson, who arrived in America in 1804
- Hugh Thompson, who landed in America in 1805
Thompson Settlers in the United States in the 20th Century
- Harry Adolph Thompson, who landed in Alabama in 1929
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We offer a large range of products for you to enjoy with your Coat of Arms. From the coffee cup in the kitchen to the frame in the living room.
- Jenny Thompson (b. 1973), American Olympic swimmer, winning twelve medals, including eight gold medals as well as 45 gold medals at other events
- Hunter Stockton Thompson (b. 1939), American journalist
- John Griggs Thompson (b. 1932), American mathematician awarded the Fields Medal in 1970, the Wolf Prize in 1992 and the 2008 Abel Prize
- John Taliaferro Thompson (1860-1940), American soldier and inventor
- Randall Thompson (1899-1984), American composer
- Sergeant Max Thompson (1922-1996), American Army soldier awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1944
- Fred Dalton Thompson (b. 1942), American politician, actor, attorney, lobbyist, and radio host, represented Tennessee in the U.S. Senate (1994-2003)
- Major Joseph Henry Thompson (1871-1928), highly decorated World War I veteran including the Medal of Honor
- Emma Thompson (b. 1959), Scottish actress who has won two Academy Awards, 35 other awards and was nominated for an additional 34 awards
- Sir D'Arcy Wentworth Thompson CB, FRS, FRSE (1860-1948), Scottish biologist, mathematician, and classics scholar awarded the Darwin Medal in 1946
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We have comprised a great deal of suggested readings that would be of interest to you and your family.
- Edgewood, The Story of a Family and Their House by James Woolridge Powell.
- The Family of William Taliaferro Thompson, Jr., and His Wife, Anne Claiborne McIlwaine by Ben Lacy Rose.
- Dixie's Diverse Destiny by Margery Thompson Lockhart.
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Learn all about the different symbols of your Coat of Arms with our deluxe symbolism. This product will explain the full meaning of you Coat of Arms including motto translations.
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Nosce teipsum
Motto Translation: Know thyself.
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The crest of your clan chief, encircled within the traditional strap and buckle bearing the chief's motto. Scottish clansmen would traditionally wear a badge depicting the crest of their chief, in order to show their loyalty to the clan. These items have been carefully researched using the most recognized historical sources. Images have been computer drawn according to heraldic standards.
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A clan is a social group made up of a number of distinct branch-families that actually descended from, or accepted themselves as descendants of, a common ancestor. The word clan means simply children. The idea of the clan as a community is necessarily based around this idea of heredity and is most often ruled according to a patriarchal structure. For instance, the clan chief represented the hereditary "parent" of the entire clan. The most prominent example of this form of society is the Scottish Clan system... More
Septs of the Distinguished Name Thompson
Thompsan, Thompsand, Thompsane, Thompsant, Thompsen, Thompsend, Thompsent, Thompsind, Thompsint, Thompson, Thompstolm, Thompstom, Thompstomb, Thompstombe, Thompstome, Thompston, Thompstone, Thompstoom, Thompstoomb, Thompstown, Thompstum, Thompstume, Thompsyn, Thompsynd, Tompsan, Tompsand, Tompsane, Tompsant, Tompsen, Tompsend, Tompsent, Tompsind, Tompsint, Tompson, Tompstolm, Tompstom, Tompstomb, Tompstombe, Tompstome, Tompston, Tompstone, Tompstoom, Tompstoomb, Tompstoombe, Tompstown, Tompstum, Tompstume, Tompsyn, Tompsynd and more.
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Our PDF Coat of Arms + Extended History product is the whole package all in one. With a full color Coat of Arms along with a very detailed History, full symbolism, bibliography and settlers listed by the centuries.
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- Bolton, Charles Knowles. Scotch Irish Pioneers In Ulster and America. Montana: Kessinger Publishing. Print.
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- Burke, Sir Bernard. Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage and Baronetage, The Privy Council, Knightage and Compainonage. London: Burke Publishing, 1921. Print.
- Prebble, John. The Highland Clearances. London: Secker & Warburg, 1963. Print.
- Martine, Roddy, Roderick Martine and Don Pottinger. Scottish Clan and Family Names Their Arms, Origins and Tartans. Edinburgh: Mainstream, 1992. Print.
- Filby, P. William and Mary K Meyer. Passenger and Immigration Lists Index in Four Volumes. Detroit: Gale Research, 1985. Print. (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8).
- Barrow, G.W.S Ed. The Charters of David I The Written Acts of David I King of Scots, 1124-53 and of His Son Henry, Earl of Northumerland, 1139-52. Woodbridge: The Boydell Press, 1999. Print.
- Browning, Charles H. Americans of Royal Descent. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing. Print.
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