Benajah “Benjamin” Thompson
Birth 1736
Cumberland County*, Virginia, USA
Death 1800 (aged 63–64)
Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Burial: Benajah Thompson Family Cemetery
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, USA
Benajah THOMPSON, born 1736, Cumberland County*, Virginia, died 1800, Jefferson County, Kentucky.
[* Note: Cumberland County, Virginia did not exist prior to 1748, when it was formed from part of Goochland County]
Benajah THOMPSON, 1736-1800, was son of Robert [David] III Thompson, 1713-1788, and of his wife, Patience [PATILLO], 1715-1799.
In August 1760, "...property line processioned "Benajab Thomson & Burton to the Widow Parkers" P:131, Aug. 1760, property processioned by "Benajab Thompson, Robert Scruggs and Francis Allen present"
Benajah THOMPSON, 1736-1800, married April 20, 1762, Drucilla HOBSON, 1734-1811. Marriage of Bnejah THOMPSON and Drucilla HOBSON enumerated in 1778 Chancery court case BENAJAH THOMPSON & WIFE vs EXRS OF JOHN HOBSON.
Benajah THOMPSON, 1736-1800, sold 169 acres land in Charlotte County & Lunenburg County on both sides of Springfield Creek to Christopher McCONNICO, "...Charlotte Co Deed Book 3 Pg 30-31 Benajah Thompson to Christopher McConnico 169 acres In Charlotte Co & Lunenburg Co. Both sides Springfield Creek Adj Wm Nance's old line, Mill pond, Adj Richard Pewitt, Burk, Hawkins, Foster, Roberts Rec: 2 Dec 1771."
Benajah THOMPSON, 1736-1800, enumerated in the estate of William DUNGEE, "...Probate: Est of William Dungee, late of Cumberland Co. Decd. Ordered Henry Macon, Zachariah Hendrick, Matthew Sims, & Benajah Thompson, or any 3 of them, appraise in current money the slaves, if any, and personal estate of the Decedent..Court Orders, 10:85"
Benajah THOMPSON, 1736-1800 posted notice regarding runaway slave, Cumberland County, Virginia, March 11, 1773.
Benajah THOMPSON, 1736-1800, co-defendant with John (or Jonathan) Chapman in Aug & Oct 1779 in Cumberland Co VA. William Williams (for Luke Williams) sued them for 90£. In the Oct session, Bartlett Thompson stepped in to rectify Benajah's half of the 90£.
Benajah THOMPSON, 1736-1800, posted notice Virginia Gazette, "...For Sale: 296 acres, 5 mi above the courthouse, on main road from back country to Manchester and Petersburg. Dwelling and orchards. Virginia Gazette, Dixon and Nicolson, April 02, 1779, page 3."
Benajah THOMPSON, 1736-1800, resided 1782, Cumberland County, Virginia, enumerated in 1782 Tax List: [Tax List] 1 white poll; 11 slaves, 5 horses, 1 cattle. Also Josiah, Patience, Bartlett and Neil Thom(p)sons.
Benajah THOMPSON, 1736-1800 purchased land November 2, 1784, on Saluda River, Ninety-Six District, South Carolina, "...Thomson, Benajah, Plat For 388 Acres On Saluda River, Ninety Six District, Surveyed By Jonathan Downs. Mentioned: Becham, John; Brooks, Mrs.; Brown, Samuel."
Benajah THOMPSON, 1736-1800, served papers while residing in South Carolina, "...Cason, Seth vs Benajah Thompson, Judgment Roll. (Cumberland Co. VA County Court Orders Pg.490: 26 Oct. 1785)"
Benajah THOMPSON, 1736-1800, resided Union, Union District, South Carolina, October 8, 1790, "...Court record that shows him selling "negro woman Tabb, about 18 years old, one of her feet has but two toes for 50£. Witnessed by Thomas Blasinghame, William Rountree. Acknowledged in open court."
In 1790, Benajah THOMPSON petioned for license "...On motion of Benajah Thompson for licence to keep a tavern and Retail spiritous Liquor in this county which was granted and he entered into Bond accd. to Law. R1315/17. Minutes of County Court."
On December 22, 1792, Benajah THOMPSON purchased plat of land on branches of Pacolet River, Union County, South Carolina, "...Thomson, Benajah, Plat For 93 Acres On Branches Of Pacolet River, Union County, Ninety Six District, Surveyed By Vardry Mcbee. Also Mentioned: Chesney, Robert; Elliot; Watson, John."
On March 7, 1794, Benjaha THOMPSON purchased 388 acres in Ninety-six district on Saluda River. State Sale of Lands Advertised Friday, Mar 7, 1794 in Columbian Herald (Charleston, SC) Issue: 1254 Page: 2, 1. These were lands deemed "vacant" and fees "neglected" by grantee to be put up for auction.
In 1794, Benajah THOMPSON was enumerated in court case in Augusta County, Virginia, "...1794-011: John Fudge vs. Benajah Thompson - Fudge bought slaves Libby & Will for Thompson. They disagreed over how much he had paid & how much he owed. Turns out "Libby" & "Will" were really "Kitty" and "Billy" mulatto children of Sarah Otway."
Will of Benajah THOMPSON, October 20, 1799, Jefferson County, Kentucky, "...Appoints Jesse Ford [FOREE] as executor & testator's wife Drusilla Thompson as executrix. Witnessed by John Care, John Huckleberry and John Pearsal. Probated April Court 1800...."
Benajah THOMPSON died in April 1800, in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
To this marriage, these children are known:
Son, John THOMPSON, 1762-1844;
Son, William THOMPSON, 1762-1850, buried Obeth Cemetery, Burke County, North Carolina, Find-A-Grave Memorial # 61573053; md. Margaret - , - 1846, buried Obeth Cemetery, Burke County, North Carolina, Find-A-Grave Memorial # 61573037;
Daughter, Elizabeth THOMPSON FOREE, 1765-1844, buried Foree Family Cemetery, Bedford, Trimble County, Kentucky, Find-A-Grave Memorial # 22100327; md. American Revolutionary War Veteran Jesse FOREE, buried Foree Family Cemetery, Bedford, Trimble County, Kentucky,
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