Joseph & Mary (Milligan) Thompson Framily of Johnson Co, KS

Joseph Thompson (1784-1852) married Mary Milligan (1790-1865), 22 Nov 1811, Adams County, OH. Migrated to Coulterville, Randolph CO, IL bef 1852. Joseph died of Cholera during the greatest pestilence in Grand Cote Pairie history. Mary moved with her children to Olathe, Johnson CO, KS between 1860-1864. Joseph was a strong abolistionist and his house, along with his son Joseph's house, were in active use and occupancy as stations on the 'Underground Railroad' during pre Civil War times. They were stong in their faith and active members of the Reformed Presbyterian Church.

Information has been collected from both public and private records, descendants, JVT Journals, and various research sites. Any mistakes or additional information will be gratefully received and noted.

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Family Photos

• Maria Elizabeth Hissong (35 KB)
  Daughter of Jacob and Matilda Hissong, married Joseph McNeil Thompson, mother of Calvin, David and Robert
• Large Group in front of Farm House (238 KB)
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Family Tree Maker Reports and Trees

• Outline Descendant Tree: Descendants of John Thompson


• Genealogy Report: Descendants of Jacob Henry Hissong


• Genealogy Report: Descendants of George Williamson


• Genealogy Report: Descendants of Martha Annetta Thompson

Related Links

• Joseph McNeil Thompson and Maria Hissong