Col Christopher Tompkins
Birth: Oct. 27, 1740
Chilesburg
Caroline County
Virginia, USA
Death: Apr. 5, 1823
Etna Mills
King William County
Virginia, USA
# 405 in Clan of Tomkyns
In Rev War, captain in the
Continental army and a
participant in the seige of Yorktown.
Parents:
Christopher Tompkins 1705–1779
Joyce Reade 1701–1771
Married 25 Nov 1774 to Ann Temple Fleet.
They lived at their home Fleet Street in
King William County, where they are buried.
Children:
Ann Temple Tompkins 1775–1832
Joyce Read Tompkins 1777–
Susan Tompkins 1779–
William Fleet Tompkins 1781–1829
Catherine Tompkins 1783–1832
Col Christopher Tompkins 1785–1870
Elizabeth Mildred Georgia G Tompkins 1787–1856
Lucy Read Tompkins 1790–1834
Joseph Temple Tompkins 1792–1863
Mary Elliott Tompkins 1797–
The original home Fleet Street is thought to be still standing and after restorations looks very much the same as the old photo but with newly painted exterior and a nice slate roof. Where there is a home in this area , the owner today does not know of any visible graves and or stones. If anyone knows different please contact to add information.
From the book, Old New Kent County, Virginia
Some Account of the Planters , Volume 1:
This small country home was erected by Christopher Tompkins. It is a story and half house with large end chimneys and dormer windows to light the upper rooms and the hallways. The size of the house was related to other houses close by, in which the older boys and visitors found quarters. It was here that Christopher Tompkins and Ann his wife reared their family.
To Etna Mills, to Mangohick, and the road from Mangohick to Etna Mills.
In 1820, Christopher Tompkins was charged with 764 acres of land which was his plantation next to the lands of John Hickman at Hickman's Gatepost (Etna Mills).
The site of the residence of Christopher Tompkins Jr was probably on the road to Etna Mills, which was lately a Hutchinson home.
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