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David Thompson, Sr. (b. Bet. September 12, 1771 - 1775, d. October 22, 1847)
Notes for David Thompson, Sr.:
1."American Biographical History of Eminent and Self-Made Men of the State of Indiana; Representative Men of Indiana; pg. 83-84": (sketch includes a picture of David Thompson, the son).
"...The following article of interest we copy from the Muncie "Times", published December 27, 1879.The David Thompson referred to was the father of the subject of our sketch:
"The bearer hereof, David Thompson, has served as a corporal in my company of riflemen in the army of the United States, from which he has obtained an honorable discharge.But in justice to the said corporal, for many services he has rendered the public, I consider it my duty, and am fully warranted to say, that his conduct has had uniformly met with my approbation, as well as with that of all other officers who had an opportunity to know him.Corporal Thompson was employed in reconnoitering the Indian country, and paths leading to and from their several towns and villages, as well as being constantly in advance of the army during the campaign.While thus engaged, he assisted in taking seven Indian prisoners-all warriors except one-from their town and villages, in order to gain information for our army.In accomplishing this great object several skirmishes ensued, in which he behaved in a brave and soldier-like manner; and when the garrison of Fort Recovery, which I had the honor to command, was attacked and surrounded by nearly two thousand savages, this Corporal Thompson made an escape through them with intelligence to the commander-in-chief, who was twenty-four miles distant from the place.For this service I now beg leave to return him my sincere thanks, and hope that all good people who are friends to their country may receive and treat with respect the said David Thompson, a reward which he has merited.
"Certified under my hand and seal, at Staunton, in the state of Virginia, this twenty-ninth day of October, 1795.
Alex. Gibson
"Captain in the Tenth Legion"
"There is also another letter approved by General Wayne, who was at that time in command:
"By his Excellency, Anthony Wayne, Esq, Major-General and Commander-in-Chief of the Legion of the United States:
"These are to certify that the bearer thereof, David Thompson, a corporal in the Fourth Sub. Legion, has served in the above Legion, and in Captain Gibson's company, for the sphere of three years, and is for the reasons below mentioned discharged from the said Legion, he having received his pay up to the firs day of January, 1795, clothing of all kinds, and all other just demands, from the time of his enlisting in the Legion to the day of his discharge, as appears by the following receipt.He is discharged, having faithfully served the full term of time for which he engaged.To prevent any ill use that may be made of his discharge by its falling into the hands of any other person whatsoever, here follows the description of said David Thompson;He is twenty years of age, five feet eleven inches tall, dark complexion, black hair and black eyes; born in the county of Amherst, in the state of Virginia; a farmer.
"Given under my hand and seal, at headquarters, this nineteenth day of August, 1795.
"William Clark,
"Lieutenant, Acting Sub. Legion Major and Inspector to the Fourth Sub. Legion.
"Anthony Wayne
"To whom it may concern, civil and military."
2. "A Twentieth Century History of Delaware County Indiana"; Kemper, Gen. Wm. H, M. D.Vol. I, pg. 337-341.
"David Thompson was born September 12, 1771, in Amherst county, Virginia.He preformed distinguished services during the campaign against the Indians of the Northwest under General Wayne, and received a letter from the captain of the company in which he served, showing his bravery and high standing.It is in the following words: ...(same cite as in the above reference)
"After the treaty of Greenville, August 8, 1795, when the troops were disbanded, Mr. Thompson settled in the western part of Virginia, now West Virginia), and there formed the acquaintance of Miss Mary Swope, whom he soon afterwards married.She was born September 21, 1775, in the old fort of Monroe county, Virginia.In 1817, Mr. Thompson removed with his wife and ten children to Butler County, Ohio, and in 1823 to Henry County, Indiana.About 1842 they settled in Salem Township, Delaware county, where both Mr. Thompson and his wife died.Mr. Thompson died October 22, 1847.Mrs. Thompson died March 9, 1844.They were buried at the Sharp graveyard, in Salem township.This fine old soldier was the father of twelve children, four sons and eight daughters.One of these sons is Mr. David Thompson, one of the oldest and longest residents of Delaware county, who, with his wife, yet remain to witness and enjoy the wonderful changes which have come to us in these later years."
More About David Thompson, Sr.:
Burial: October 1847, Sharp Cemetary, Delaware, Indiana.
Emigration: 1823, Henry County, Indiana.
Military service 1: 1791, Indian Wars with General Anthony Wayne at Ft. Recovery, Darke, Ohio.
Military service 2: Bet. March 22 - 29, 1792, Frontier Wars under Captain Joshua Baker.
Residence 1: 1795, Amherst Co., Virginia.
Residence 2: 1817, Butler Co., Ohio.
Residence 3: 1822, Henry Co., Indiana.
Residence 4: 1842, Salem Twp., Delaware, Indiana.
More About David Thompson, Sr. and Mary Swope:
Marriage: Bet. 1794 - 1798, Monroe Co.,t Virginia (now West Virginia).287
Children of David Thompson, Sr. and Mary Swope are:
- +Anna D. Thompson, b. February 17, 1808, the Old Fort, Monroe Co., Virginia, d. September 14, 1877, Delaware Co., Indiana.