History Part II

Thompson Family

Revised from the Book titled
Florice Mozelle Thompson
Her Family 1772--1994
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PART II

Charles Thompson and Charles Thompson
Ancestors of Our Thompson Family

Charles Thompson was born in North Carolina in 1774. He lived in the area of present-day Morgan County Georgia about 1805/1810. He was a man of wealth and owned a number of slaves. Several free "Colored" people lived on his farm. His male children were also wealthy, possibly from his generous hand.

At a very late age, near the end of his life, Charles moved across the South from Georgia to Louisiana. His move to Louisiana appears bizarre without having further facts about his motive. A large part of his family made the move as well: Virgil, Charles, Robert, Seaborn, John, Margaret and Mary.

The father of Charles was Charles of North Carolina or Scotland or England. The names Charles, John, James, Thomas and William are ever present in our Thompson family. Each generation since Charles had another Charles in their family including my father's name. A will in North or South Carolina or Georgia may reveal his parent's name which we strongly suspect was Thomas or Joseph or William.

In 1820, there was only one Charles Thompson recorded in the state of Georgia on the Federal Census. He appeared on the Morgan County census. Charles moved from Morgan to Walton County, just next door before 1830. In 1830, there were two Charles Thompson's in the state of Georgia according to the census. One was in Walton County and one was in Morgan County. We believe that fact could not reasonably be accounted for by chance.

The young Charles Thompson of Morgan County was--possibly, the nephew of Charles of Walton County. Further, young Charles may be the son of Thomas P. Thompson who may have been the son of Joseph. Thomas, Thomas P., Charles (nephew of Charles), and Joseph lived near each other in Morgan County in 1830. The preceding conclusions are speculations.

The path Charles took can be traced with a degree of accuracy by using deed records. We know he was born in North Carolina in 1774. He moved south before 1810. He married either in South Carolina or in the Indian Lands of Georgia about 1804. He had a large family in Georgia. He was in Morgan County Georgia after its creation in 1818 as proved by a deed reprinted following:

Georgia--This indenture made the nineteenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty in the forty-forth year of the Independence of the United States of America, between John Clark of the county of Baldwin of the one part and Charles Thompson of the county of Morgan of the other part, witnesseth that the said John Clark in consideration of the sum of four hundred dollars in hand, paid at and before the sealing of and deling of these presents, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hath granted, confirmed, sold, alined, conveyed and confirmed, and by these presents do grant, bargain, sell, alien, convey and confirm unto the said Charles Thompson his heirs and assigns all that tract or parcel of land situated, lying and being in the county of Morgan in said state containing one hundred and sixty acres and one half more or less acres, the same being the fraction known and distinguished in the general plan of the Twentieth District formerly Baldwin now Morgan County, by the number three hundred and fifty one, to have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land with all and singular, the rights, the members and appurtenances thereof whatsoever to the said tract of land being, belonging or any wise appertaining with the remainder and unnamed reversions and revisions, issues, rents and profits thereof to the only possession, use, benefit and behoof of him the said Charles Thompson his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, one fifteenth of same the said John Clark for himself his heirs, executors and administrator the said bargained tract of land unto the said Charles Thompson and his heirs, executors and administrators and assign against the said John Clark and his heirs executors and administrators shall warrant the said John Clark and his heirs, executors and administrators shall warrant and forever defend by virtue of these presents, in receipt whereof, the said John Clark hath hereunto set his hand and affected his seal the day and year per above written in the presence of John Clark. The words "and all and every other person or persons" being first erased and it being understood between the parties that the said John Clark does not warrant the land against any claim which the state may have thereunto for its sake. Recorded 21 February 1820, John Nesbet, Clk

The father of Margaret Thompson (Clark) was William Clark. We believe that William Clark traveled from South Carolina to the Indian Lands of Georgia with Charles and his wife. In 1820, this entry was recorded on the Walton County census.

William Clark males females
under 10- 0 0
10 to 16- 1 0
16 to 26- 1 0
26 to 45- 0 0
over 45- 1 1

Both William and his wife were over the age of forty-five according to the census. He may have been born about 1775, about the same time Charles Thompson was born. It is noted that one William Clark sold his land to William Ray 17 February 1822 in Morgan County. That was within months of Charles leaving Morgan County for Walton County.

Charles Thompson purchased tracts of land in the neighboring county of Walton on 30 December 1823, 16 January 1828, and 2 June 1829. He sold his Walton County properties on 7 September 1846. He moved to Claiborne Parish Louisiana soon after that sale. It is interesting that Charles purchased that property from Thurman Harris and sold it twenty years later to James Harris.

The records show that Wiley Thornton, a friend of Charles, sold his Walton County property in 1845. He may have moved to Claiborne Parish and wrote to Charles saying, "Come on out, the fishing is great." Thereafter, Charles sold his property and hauled his family to Louisiana in wagons. He lived near Wiley.

Charles died about November 1851 in Claiborne Parish Louisiana. Secession hearings were held on his estate to divide his property and settle his debts. Below are some of those papers typed as closely as legible.

Minors of C. Thompson Petition for tutorship filed December 2, 1851 signed WT Cleveland Dy(Deputy) Clk Dist Court-State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne--To the Honorable the Clerk of the District Court of said parish and state. The petition of Margaret Clark a resident of said parish and state with respect represents to your Honor that she is the mother and natural tutor of Robert E. Thompson and Joseph Lafayette Thompson minor children issue of the marriage between her and Charles Thompson deceased. Wherefore she prays to be confirmed and qualified as natural tutor of said minors and that an under tutor for said minors be appointed. She swears that said minors have no property except the interest they have in the Estate and Secession of their father Charles Thompson dec'd and that said Secession is unsettled and it will be impossible to ascertain their share until the same is settled. She prays for general relief. Signed, Andrew Lawson Atty for petitioner.

Order State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne. It is ordered that the prayer of the foregoing petition be granted that Margaret Clark widow of Charles Thompson late of said parish and state be confirmed as natural tutor of her minor children issue of her marriage with said Charles Thompson deceased, to wit. Robert E. Thompson and Joseph Lafayette Thompson, provided she takes the oath required by law. It is further ordered that John C. Milner be appointed under tutor for said minors provided he takes the oath required under law. Signed on this 23rd day December AD 1851. Signed CC Coper Clk Dist Court.

Oath of tutor filed Dec 29 1851 signed WC Coper Clk Dist Court-State of Louisiana, Parish of Claiborne. I the undersigned do solemnly affirm that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent on me by law as natural tutor of my minor children issue of my marriage with Charles Thompson deceased to wit, Robert E. Thompson and Joseph Lafayette Thompson according to the best of my knowledge and abilities. So help me God. Signed Margaret Thompson Sworn to and witnessed before me this 27th day of Dec AD 1851. Signed AC Barber Justice of the Peace.

Oath of under Tutor Filed Dec 29, 1851, State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne-I the undersigned do solemnly swear that I will perform all the incumbent on me by law of under tutor for Robert E and Joseph Lafayette Thompson minors issue of the marriage between Charles Thompson late of the parish of Claiborne dec'd and Margaret Clark widow? to the best of my knowledge and duties so help me God. Signed John Milner Sworn to and signed before me this 27th day of Dec AD 1851. Signed AC Baker Justice of the peace.

Letters of Tutorship, State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne District Court-Whereas Margaret Clark widow of Charles Thompson Dec'd has been confirmed natural tutor of her minor children Robert E. Thompson and Joseph Lafayette Thompson issue of her marriage with said Charles Thompson of said parish and state dec'd and taken oath as prescribed under law. Now therefore this said Margaret Clark widow of Charles Thompson dec'd is hereby fully authorized and empowered to do and preform all and singular the duties incumbent in her in said capacity. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand affixed the seal of my office this 29th day of December A.D. 1851. Signed CC Capy? Clerk

Letters of under tutor, State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne District Court-Whereas John C. Wilner has been appointed under tutor for Robert E. and Joseph Lafayette Thompson minors issue of the marriage between Margaret Clark and Charles Thompson of said parish and state and taken oath as prescribed by law. Now Therefore the said John C. Wilner is hereby fully authorized and empowered to do and perform all and singular the duties incumbent on him in said capacity. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 29th day of December A.D. 1851. Signed WC Capers Clerk.
January 1854 I hereby certify the forgoing to be a true record.
HJ Cleveland dy of Dist Court.

Secession of C Thompson for adm filed Dec 2, 1851 WT Cleveland Dy Clk of Dist Court, State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne-To the Honorable the Clerk of the District Court of said parish and State. The petitioner of Virgil V. Thompson of said parish and state, with respect represents unto your Honor that Charles Thompson his father also resident of said parish and state departed this life leaving a considerable estate and secession in this parish that your petitioner is an heir at law of said secession that there is no administrator of said estate that a part of the heirs an present in the state and some of them are absent from this state that there are two minors heirs that this mother and natural tutorship is present in the state. Petitioner represents that it is necessary that there be an administration upon said secession. That hears? me of the heirs of said deceased is entitled to the administration of said estate. Now therefore he prays to be appointed administrator of said estate and secession that an inventory of the same be made according to law and for general relief Signed Andrew Lawson petitioner's atty

Order, State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne. It is ordered that proper notice of the filing of the forgoing petition be given according to law. It is further ordered that an inventory and appraisement of all the property belonging to the estate and secession of Charles Thompson late of the parish of Claiborne Dec'd be made according to law by the recording of any Notary Public of said parish and state. Ordered? and signed this 10th day of December AD 1851 WC Cleveland Clk Dist Court.

Order, State of Louisiana parish of Claiborne-It is ordered that N L Currier ESQ be appointed the attorney for absent heirs of Charles Thompson dec'd. Sworn and signed this 10th day of Dec AD 1851 WC Capers? Clk Dist Court. (absent heirs did not live in the Parish)

Order, State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne-Due notice of the proper filing of the within petition having been given according to law and no opposition having been given made it is therefore ordered that the prayer of the same be granted that Virgil V. Thompson be appointed administrator of the estate and secession of Charles Thompson late of the parish of Claiborne secession provided he gives bond with good security and takes the oath as required by law. Sworn and signed this 29th day of December AD 1851 signed WC Capers Clk Dist Court.

Bond Adm filed Dec 29, 1851-Know all men by these presents that we Virgil V. Thompson as principal and John C. Blackman and John C. Thompson as security are held and firmly bound unto W C Caper Clk Dist Court in and for the parish of Claiborne Louisiana unto his secession in office for the relief and benefit of the legal heirs and representatives of Charles Thompson deceased, whereas the above guardian Virgil V. Thompson has been appointed by the District Court of the parish of Claiborne, administrator of the secession of Charles Thompson late of Parish of Claiborne State of Louisiana. therefore in the completion of the above obligation is such that of the said Virgil Thompson shall will and faithfully discharge and perform all the duties of said appointment according to law, then the above obligation to be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue signed VV Thompson John C Blackman, JC Thompson.

Order of adm, State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne-I the undersigned do solemnly swear forever that I will faithfully and impartial discharge and preform all the duties incumbent on me by law as administrator of the secession of Charles Thompson of the parish of Claiborne deceased according to the best of my knowledge and abilities so help me God. VV Thompson given to and subscribed before me these 29th day of Dec AD 1851 WC Capers Clk Dist Court.

Letter of Admin, State of Louisiana parish of Claiborne District Court-Whereas Virgil V. Thompson has been appointed administrator of the estate and secession of Charles Thompson of said parish and state deceased and given bond and security and taken oath as prescribed by law. Know therefore, the said Virgil V. Thompson is hereby fully authorized and empowered to do and perform all and singular the duties incumbent on him in said capacity. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of my office this 29th day of Dec AD 1851. WC Capers Clk.

Petition for sale of property of secession in filed Jan 2 1851 WC Capers Clk Dist Court, State of Louisiana parish of Claiborne-To the honorable the clerk of the District Court of said parish and state. The petition of Virgil V. Thompson administrator of the estate and secession of Charles Thompson late of said parish and state dec'd with respect represents unto your honor that said estate is considerably indebted that it will be necessary to pay the debts to sell all the personal property belonging to said secession and the plantation and land whereon the deceased lived and a part of the slaves to pay the same whereupon petitioner prays your honor to grant him and order to sell the land personal property and as many of the slaves as will be sufficient to pay the debts. He prays that the cotton crop be sold for cash and that the land be sold for cash provided it brings its appraised value otherwise on a credit of twelve months purchases to give noted and good personal security with mortgage on the lands and slaves sold bearing eight percent interest from now until paid and that the heirs present have notice of this application and that the counsel for absent heirs have notice of this application and for general relief. A. Lawson atty for petitioner VV Thompson Anderson Orr William Neyland CJ Thompson.

Service, I hereby acknowledge service of the within petition and wave citation and time and concur with the prayer of the petitioner this Dec 24, Twenty fourth day of December 1851. JC Thompson Margaret H. Thompson for myself and two minor children R.E. and J.C. Thompson Anderson Orr, William Neyland. Jno. C. Wilner(Milner?) under tutor of Lafayette and Robert Thompson Chas J. Thompson Margaret Thompson.

Order, State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne-It is ordered that the prayer of the within petition be granted, that the plantation belonging to Charles Thompson deceased all the personal property and as any of the slaves belonging to said secession as will be sufficient to pay the debts of said secession be sold, that the cotton and corn be sold for cash that the land be sold as cash provided it brings its appraised value otherwise in a credit of twelve months purchases to give notice and good personal security with mortgage on the land and slaves sold, bearing eight percent interest from and until paid. This ordered? and signed on this 23? day of January AD 1852 WC Capers Clk Dist Court.

Statement of debts filed 25 May 1852 Dyner? C T Cleveland DY Clk Dist Court, State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne-To the Honorable the Judge of the seventeenth judicial District court in and for said parish and state. The petition of Virgil V. Thompson a resident of said parish and state and administrator of the estate of Charles Thompson late of said parish and state deceased, with respect represents to your Honor that the following is a list of the debts owned by said deceased which have been presented and allowed your petitioner was that a part of the debts of said dec'd and a part of them are debts due and owing by him as a partner in Community with his wife and now widow Margaret Clark all of which will be fully set forth herein. That said Margaret Clark has accepted the community existing between her and said deceased, to wit, Separate and individual debts due by said Charles Thompson dec'd.
A debt due to Virgil V. Thompson by note ? of ? 2,468.48
with 5 percent from 18th Nov 1851.
A debt due to Margaret Clark Principal 2,678.85
with 5 percent from the 18th Nov 1851
The following is a list of the debts owed in community with said Charles Thompson deceased and his
wife Margaret Clark to wit.
a debt due to Dr. JL Bush by ac 26.60
Dr. JC Wilner by ac 22.50
AandW L Spriars by ac 11.65
Klur? and Co by ac 12.25
Pratt Taylor and Co by ac 5.48
Nelson J Scott by ac 25.75
Samuel Miller and Co by ac 226.40
Dr McKeller by ac 40.00
Hightower by ac 20.00
|B Lawson by ac 30.00
C Kindall Carter by ac 30.00 with 5 % interest from 18th Nov 1851
FF Folger and Co by ac 45.00
with 5 % interest from 18th Nov 1851
C Frebron and Co by ac 449.28
with 5 % interest from 18th Nov 1851
Virgil V. Thompson by ac 20.00
with 5 % interest from 18th Nov 1851
John C. Thompson by ac 1,500.00
with 5 % interest from 18th Nov 1851
Your petitioner further advises that the aforesaid debts have been presented to your petitioner and acknowledged and allowed by him wherefore he presents them to your Honor and prays that they be ranked amongst the acknowledged debts of the said deceased, and prays your Honor to grant him an order authorizing him to pay them. He prays this state of debts be homologated and approved by your Honor. He prays for general relief. Signed Lawson and Fuller attys for petitioner.

Order, By reason of the application to have the aforementioned debts ranked amongst the acknowledged debts of Charles Thompson deceased and by reason of the application of the administration Virgil V. Thompson to be authorized to pay them and by reason of the law, It is ordered that said debts be ranked amongst the acknowledged debts of said Charles Thompson dec'd and his secession and that the administration be authorized to by them this done and signed in open court this 25th day of May AD 1851. Signed Chas A Bullard Judge 16th District.

Petition for homologation, State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne-I the Honorable the Judge of Clerk of the Seventeenth Judicial District in and for the parish and state aforesaid, The petition of Virgil V. Thompson Admn of the estate of Charles

Thompson deceased a resident of said parish and state with respect represents to your Honor that the following is a true and correct account of his administration of said estate. the estate and secession of Charles Thompson deceased in account with Virgil V. Thompson. The estate and secession of Charles Thompson To Virgil V. Thompson Admn

(all amount paid)
Virgil V. Thompson admn voucher No 1 2468.48
interest 5th Feb 1852 at 5% 25.86 2494.34
Margaret Clark voucher No 2 2678.85
interest 5% from 18th Nov 1851 27.68 2706.53
Dr J L Bush No 3 26.60
Dr J C Wilbur 4 22.50
AandW L Spears 5 16.65
Renk 7 Co 6 12.25
Pratt Taylor 7 5.48
Nelson Scott 8 25.75
C F Largent 9 226.40
Samuel Miller 10 41.05
Hytower?? 11 23.10
B Stevens 12 30.00
Kindall Carter 13 832.40
interest from 18th Nov 1851 8.89 841.35
F F Folger 14 45.00
interest .47 45.47other(see page 216 for details) 29.00
C Fullson 15 449.28
interest 4.70 453.98
V V Thompson 16 20.51
Aaron Day 25 3.75
John Thompson 17 1500.00
interest 15.75 1515.75
Wm C Capers 18
Harrison, editor of Claiborne Advocate 19.00
Administrator 2 1/2% of inventory $10277.50 256.93
Andrew Lawson 20 100.00
A C Hill 21 37.70
J J Wilard? 22 40.00
C J Thompson 23 27.38
B J Harrison 24 15.00
W C Capers Clk 27 58.60
$9075.26
The Estate of Secession of Charles Thompson
By amount of net proceeds of sales of cotton $1053.47
By net proceeds of separate property 6429.50
By whole amount that the community property sold in half which will belong to Margaret Clark 2725.00
By the following debts owed to Charles in Community property with Margaret Clark whole amount herein credited in half of which belongs to Margaret Clark
To amount collected from:
J C Bush 28.00
C J Thompson 33.98
T W Smith 11.40
W W Thornton 2.87
M Crow 17.77
by cash from deceased 1.00
J C Williams 7.50
from ? 215.64
William Neyland 7.35
$10,506.48
Total amount to debt reduction 9075.26
Add amount of Acct of VV Thompson omitted above $93.00
Total Bal to credit $157.22
Petitioner represents that the forgoing contains a true and correct account of his administration of the estate of Charles Thompson deceased leaving a balance in favor of the estate fifteen hundred and seventy four dollars and 22/100. He represents that said estate has and been fully administrated for and ? to pay the debts thereof acceding to the foregoing statement therefore he prays that the same be affirmed and homologated and that he be discharged from his administration of said estate. He prays for general relief as to this end that the heirs of the estate be cited to appear and answer hereto Margaret J. Neyland wife of William Neyland and her said husband, Charles J. Thompson, Mary Ann Orr, wife of Anderson Orr, and her said husband, John C. Thompson and Mrs. Margaret Thompson in person, and J. L. and Robb E Thompson through their natural tutor Mrs. Margaret Thompson all the foregoing residents of Claiborne Parish, and the absent heirs through Nath. S. Currier their attorney. He further prays for all other necessary orders. Signed VV Thompson by his attorney A Lawson and W B Egan.

Acknowledged service? of the forgoing petition and account and wave citation and time and copy of petition and account. July 9th 1852. signed Margaret J. Neyland, William Neyland, Chas J. Thompson, Mary Ann Orr, Anderson Orr, J. C. Thompson, Margaret Thompson natural tutor of for J. L. and R. E. Thompson, N. S. Currier Atty for absent heirs January 1854. I certify the foregoing to be a true record. W. L. Cleveland Dy Clk Dist Court

The absent heirs mentioned above referred to Seaborn and his sisters and brothers still living in Georgia. A son of Charles was Charles Jasper Thompson. After the wife of Charles Jasper Thompson died, hearings were held to approve the tutorship (similar to guardianship) of their children over to their father. In Louisiana, if one parent died, the surviving parent had to go to court to claim tutorship. It could be protested and tutorship assigned to another.

The preceding document is important because it stated no other male relatives lived nearby. Therefore, searching for Louisa Thompson in Claiborne Parish was unnecessary. That is, if a daughter were living nearby, her husband would be a son-in-law, and thus, the male relative. Only males were allowed to administer court issues at that time in LA. The other children of Charles Thompson probably remained in Georgia until the Civil War ended.

Charles Thompson appeared on these censuses:
1820 Morgan County Georgia page 384, names added by this compiler.
males:
under 10 William H. Thompson
under 10 Thomas B. Thompson
10 to 16 Seaborn J. Thompson
10 to 16 Hilliard J. Thompson
10 to 16 Thomas B. Thompson
over 45 Charles Thompson
females:
under 10 Martha A. Thompson
under 10 Mary A. Thompson
16 to 26 Louisa Thompson
26 to 45 Margaret (Clark) Thompson
1830 Walton County Georgia page 165, Names added by this compiler
males:
under 5 Charles J. Thompson
under 5 Virgil V. Thompson
5 to 10 William H. Thompson
10 to 15 Hilliard J. Thompson
10 to 15 Thomas B. Thompson
20 to 30 Seaborn J. Thompson
50 to 60 Charles Thompson
females:
under 5 Francis Louisa Thompson--dau of Seaborn and Frances
10 to 15 Mary Ann Thompson
15 to 20 Martha A. Thompson
30 to 40 Margaret (Clark) Thompson
1840 Walton County Georgia page 124, Names added by this compilermales:
5 to 10 Robert E. Thompson
5 to 10 Joseph L. Thompson
10 to 15 Charles J. Thompson
10 to 15 Virgil V. Thompson
15 to 20 John C. Thompson
20 to 30 William H. Thompson
20 to 30 Thomas B. Thompson
60 to 70 Charles Thompson
females:
10 to 15 Margaret J. Thompson
50 to 60 Margaret (Clark) Thompson
1850 Claiborne Parish Louisiana, page 96, #52
Charles Thompson 76 Planter $8,000 NC
Margaret 60 NC(error)
John 35 Overseer GA
Lafayette 19 GA(Joseph L.)
Robt C. 16 GA
John Galbreth 32 Teacher NC
1860 Claiborne Parish Louisiana, page 14 #199
Thompson, R.E. 36 Farmer GA
M.L. 21 Housekeeping LA
M. 72 None SC(correct)
"M." above was Margaret (Clark) Thompson, mother of Robert E. Thompson. Errors occur in estimating the ages of children prior to 1850 because one enumerator might place a child ten years old in the 1to 15 column while another might place the same child in the five to ten year old column. The columns overlapped by one year on the low end and one year on the high end.

Virgil Vivian Thompson
Son of Charles Thompson

Virgil Vivian Thompson was the brother of Seaborn J. Thompson. The following article appeared in The Biographical and Historical Memoirs of NW Louisiana, pub. 1890; Southern Publishing Co., 1890, Nashville and Chicago:
Virgil V. Thompson--The social political and business history of this section is filled with the deeds and doings of self-made men, and no man in Claiborne Parish is more deserving the appellation than Mr. Thompson, for he marked out his own career in youth and has steadily followed it up to present, his prosperity being attributed to his earnest and persistent endeavor, and to the fact that he has always consistently tried to follow the teachings of the Golden Rule. Although now a resident of Ward 1 of this parish, he was born in Georgia in 1822, being one of the following family of children: Sebron J., Thomas B., H. Judge., John C., Jasper, Virgil V., William H., Laft., Robert E., Louise, Martha, Mary A., and Margaret J. the parents of these children, Charles and Margaret (Clark) Thompson, respectively, the former's birth occurring on June 30, 1774, the latter being a daughter of William Clark. Virgil V. Thompson grew to manhood and was married in his native state to Miss Talitha C. Smith, by whom he became the father of three children that grew to maturity: Virgil (now a resident of this parish), William V. and Alice A. (the last two being still single and living at home). M. Thompson came to Claiborne Parish, LA., in the spring of 1847, and immediately located on his present property. Prior to the war he owned but a few slaves and farmed on a limited scale, although he was an old-line Whig, but since the war he has been identified with the Democratic party. While he is not a very active politician, he never fails to cast his vote. Socially he is a member of the A.F. and A.M., and in his religious views is a Methodist, joining about 1836, his wife who died February 10, 1878, also joining at that time, and ever afterward living an earnest Christian life.

This document proves Seaborn (Sebron) was the son of Charles Thompson and Margaret Clark. Many family members did migrate to the same area of Louisiana within a short period. Virgil was a well-to-do gentleman. He began buying land in neighboring Parishes soon after he arrived in Louisiana. He was active in community and in Parish matters. His participation in various legal business, wills, secessions and land transactions made him well know. He lived out his final years in the household of William V. Thompson, his son.

Charles Jasper Thompson
Son of Charles Thompson

The minors of C. H Thompson petition for tutorship filed 5 November 1851 read as follows:
State of Louisiana Parish of Louisiana--To the Honorable Judge of the Seventeenth Judicial District Court in the aforesaid parish and state. The petition of Charles J. Thompson a resident of said parish and state with respect represents unto your Honor that has intermarried with Amarintha Alice Smith and he and she have issue of that marriage the following children who are minors to said union, Charles Henry Thompson, Amarintha Alice Thompson that their said mother is dead and that said minors have no guardian tutor and under tutor or guardian, that he is the natural living tutor and guardian of said minors and entitled to the tutorship of said minors and the and the guardianship of said minors. Wherefore, he prays to be appointed and confirmed natural tutor and guardian of said minors and their property upon complying with the requirement of the law. Petitioner represents that the said minors have no property or money in this state but that they have about two thousand dollars worth of property or money in the state of Georgia. Wherefore your petitioner prays your Honor to fix the amount of a bond which he must give for the guardianship of said minors and their property and for general relief. Signed A. Lawson Atty for petitioner State of Louisiana.

Parish of Claiborne Seventeenth Judicial Division, upon considering the foregoing petition it is ordered that Charles J. Thompson be appointed and confirmed as natural tutor and guardian of his minor children, Charles Henry Thompson and Amarintha Alice Thompson, upon his taking the required oath and giving bond and Security in the sum of three thousand dollars. Sworn? and signing in open court 25th day of November 1851. Signed Roland Hines Judge of 17th Dist.

Bond of Tutor filed Nov 26 1851-Know all men by these presents that we Charles J. Thompson as principal, Anderson Orr, James M. Morrow, and WM Neyland as security are held and firmly bound unto the Judge of the District of and of the parish of Claiborne and his successors in office for the use? of the minor children Chas. H. and Amarintha Alice Thompson in the sum of three thousand dollars for the payment whereof we bind ourselves our heirs executors and administrators firmly by these presents dated at Homer the 26th day of November A.D. 1851, whereas the above bond of Charles J. Thompson has been appointed by the District Court of the parish of Claiborne tutor and guardian for Charles Henry Thompson and Amarintha Alice Thompson. Therefore the conditions of the above obligation is such that of the said Charles J. Thompson shall will and faithfully discharge and perform all the duties of said appointment according to law, the above obligation to be null and void. Therefore to remain in full force and virtue. Signed Charles J. Thompson Andrew Orr William Neyland James M. Morrow State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne.

Note: Orr and Neyland were uncles to C. H. Thompson. I found a marriage record of above James M. Morrow (above) in Walton County Georgia where Charles lived 1810 to 1846 to an Elizabeth B. Kinnon on 19 Nov 1833. They moved to Claiborne Parish with the Charles Thompson family.

Oath of tutor-State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne. I the undersigned do solemnly swear that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent on me by law of natural tutor and guardian of my minor children to wit, Charles Henry and Amarintha Alice Thompson issue of my marriage with Amarintha Alice Smith according to the best of my knowledge and abilities. So help me God. Signed Charles J. Thompson. Sworn to and pub. Signed before me this 26th day of November 1851. Signed C C Capers Clk Dist For State of Louisiana, Parish of Claiborne District Court.

Letter of Tutorship, State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne District Court-Whereas Charles J. Thompson has been appointed natural tutor and guardian of his minor children Charles Henry Thompson and Amarintha Alice Thompson issue of his marriage with Amarintha Alice of said parish and state, deceased, and given Bond and Security and taken oath as prescribed by law, now therefore the said Charles J. Thompson is hereby fully authorized and empowered to do and perform all and singular the duties incumbent in his said capacity. In testimony whereof. I have herein to set my hand and affixed the seal of my office this 26th day of November 1851. Signed C C Capers Clerk January 1854 Certify the foregoing to be a true record. W F Cleveland Div Court.

The following Petition should not be confused with the above secession. It pertains to the children of Charles Thompson, the father of Charles J. Thompson whose wife, Amarintha Alice (Smith) Thompson, died on or about the same date as, he, Charles Thompson, not Charles Jasper Thompson. Margaret (Clark) Thompson sought tutorship of her children account the death of her husband aged 71.

Minors of C. Thompson Petition for tutorship filed December 2, 1851 signed WT Cleveland Dy Clk Dist Court-State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne-To the Honorable the Clerk of the District Court of said parish and state. The petition of Margaret Clark a resident of said parish and state with respect represents to your Honor that she is the mother and natural tutor of Robert E. Thompson and Joseph Lafayette Thompson minor children issue of the marriage between her and Charles Thompson deceased. Wherefore she prays to be confirmed and qualified as natural tutor of said minors and that an under tutor for said minors be appointed. She swears that said minors have no property except the interest they have in the Estate and Secession of their father Charles Thompson dec'd and that said Secession is unsettled and it will be impossible to ascertain their share until the same is settled. She prays for general relief. Signed, Andrew Lawson Atty for petitioner.

The document below concerns Charles Jasper Thompson's tutorship not Charles Thompson's Secession. Amarintha misspelled frequently.
Commission to Notary, State of Louisiana-To Henry L. Martin Notary Public of the Parish of Claiborne, Greetings. You are hereby authorized and required to make and take a true and correct inventory and appraisement of all the property belonging to the minors Charles Henry and Amarin Alice Thompson minors of Charles Jasper Thompson and Amarintha Alice Smith in the parish of Claiborne and state herein? make ? according to law. Hereon under my hand and Seal of office this 25th day of March 1852 Signed Henry?

Appointment of appraisers-State of Louisiana-To John B. Kinney and John Greer of said Parish and state You are hereby appointed appraisers to inventory and appraise all the property and affects rights and credits of and belongings to Charles Henry Thompson and Amarantha Alice Thompson minor children of Charles J. Thompson and Amarantha Alice Smith dec'd given under my hand officially in the Parish above written on the 23rd day March A.D. 1854. Signed Henry L Martin Notary Public.

Oath, State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne-Personally came and appeared before me Henry L. Martin a Notary Public duly commissioned and qualified in and for the parish of Claiborne and state aforesaid John Greer and John B Kinney duly appointed to Charles Henry Thompson and Amarintha Alice Thompson minor children of Charles J. Thompson and Amarintha Alice Smith who made oath faithfully and impartially to discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon them by said appointment Signed John B Kinney John Greer Sworn and ? to before me on this 25th day of March A.D. 1854 Signed H L Martin Notary Public State of Louisiana.

Inventory, State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne-Be it known that in ? to a commission to me directed from the District Court of Claiborne Henry L Martin a Notary Public duly commissioned and qualified in and for the Parish of Claiborne caused John Greer and John B Kenney duly appointed and sworn as appraisers for that purpose to appraise and ? with me in taking and making a true correct and faithful inventory and appraisement of the property and effects said to and ? of and belonging to Charles J. Thompson by a former marriage with Amarintha Alice Smith. Signed on the 25th day of March 1854 and in the Parish aforesaid whereof proceeded to make our list? as follows, Amount secured from the State of Georgia six hundred and fourteen dollars and 75/100. Minor expenses and charges in collecting and going to Georgia and back to appraise the same one hundred dollars appraised at five hundred and fourteen dollars and fourteen dollars and 75/100, $514.75. Whereupon there being no other property or money rights or credits belonging to said minors shown known or presented to us I preceded to close this inventory and appraisement and this process verbal of the taking thereof to? cause the said appraisers to submit the same together with me the said Notary Public and John C Blackman under tutor of said minors in the presence of William B Egan and James Dorman ? ? Signed John B Kenney, John Greer, JC Blackman Under Tutor (followed by several names unable to read.)

Petition of C. J. Thompson for Inventory, State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne-The Hon Judge of the 17th Judicial District Parish or to the Clerk of the District Court of the Parish of Claiborne. The Petition of Charles Jasper Thompson of said Parish and state respectfully represents that he has been heretofore commissioned by your Honorable Court Natural Tutor for his minor children Charles Henry and Amarintha Alice Thompson issue of a former marriage between himself and Amarintha Alice Smith and that he has served? in? ? said appointment a small amount of money belonging to said children coming to them from the estate of their uncle Thomas N. Smith of Jasper County Georgia and their great grandfathers estate left ? his life in the hands of ? widow of said great grandfather which has recently come into his hands. Petitioner further represents that no under tutor has been appointed and suggests the appointment of John C Blackman for this purpose and that a commission ? to some Notary directing him to make and take a true and correct inventory of the property of said minors and for all other necessary orders and for general relief--signed W B Egan Atty for petitioner.

Order, State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne It is ordered that the prayer of the within of the written petition be granted ? a commission ? to Henry L. Martin Notary Public in and for the parish of Claiborne and state of Louisiana authorizing and requiring him to make said inventory and is ordered that John C Blackman be appointed and confirmed as Under Tutor for said minor children Charles Henry and Amarantha Alice Thompson as proper for done and signed this 23rd day of March 1854 signed D Henry Dyer Clk Dist Court.

The next facts were from a family meeting of 11 May 1859 it was agreed to sell to Seborn Thompson land from the estate of Charles J. Thompson deceased:
On the north by lands belonging to Anderson Orr
On the west by lands of Major R.M. Browing
On the east by the lands belonging to the late Nancy Malone
On the south by the Bayou Cornie and lands of John Glover
Note that a family meeting was held previously on May 1858 as ordered by the court.
Charles Jasper Thompson was the son of Charles Thompson. The son of Charles Jasper was Charles Henry Thompson. There have been descendants named Charles in every generation since Charles Senior, including my father.

Following court orders authorized and ordered John W. Harris to hold a family meeting to discuss the future handling of the assets of the minor children of Charles J. Thompson and Amarintha Smith and to assign tutors and under tutors for the children. Virgil Vivian Thompson was appointed tutor for the children and Anderson Orr under tutor. The members at the family meeting all signed a statement they agreed; J.C., V.V., J.L. Thompson, Anderson Orr, J.L. Bush, P. Harper, Wm Neyland, Wm Barrow, S. Gray, J. W. Hays--Notary Public.

(Notary Publics and Court Clerks had political and administrative power in the 1800's. They could read and write and had access to judges. They could delay or expedite business.)

From Claiborne Parish Secession page 707, 1864:
Petition of VV Thompson-To the Hon Judge 11th District Court of the state of Louisiana holding secession for Claiborne Parish or the clerk thereof the Petition of Virgil V. Thompson Tutor of Charles H. and Anna A. Thompson minor heirs of C. J. Thompson dead with respect represents that he herewith filed an apc of his administration of the affairs? of said minors from the time of his last report the 11th of May until the present date which he pray may be homologated and confirmed for general relief to VV Thompson, tutor, charges himself with

1 note on YY Thompson and Company $173.70
1 note on LJ Gilbert 20.40
1 note on NM Skipmash 17.50
1 note on JW Brice 54.30
1 note on VV Thompson and Co 93.28
1 note on JL Thompson 84.28
1 note on SJ Thompson 5797.34--my grgrgr grandfather
1 note on HL Gadley 208.75
1 note on S Smith 140.00
Slaves in hand Rachel and her seven children, Emily and her five children which said (N)negroes have been freed out for strick? vitally and clothes, cash on hand $85.00 VV Thompson Tutor ? himself wills? 1863 by and freed?---(continues with a list of names and dates and inventory not shown here.)

Charles Thompson was a different person than Charles J. Thompson. From above secession it appears our Seaborn J. Thompson lost $5,797.34 owed to him by his brother, Charles Jasper Thompson. In 1870, a young Charles Thompson--born in Georgia, lived near Seaborn Thompson in Claiborne Parish, who was Seaborn's nephew.

Below are some items from the estate of Charles Jasper Thompson which sold to the highest bidder.
Ben MC Clelland 1 double barrel shotgun 7.25
Telitha C. Thompson 1 mattress 7.00
JS Bush 1 mattress 7.25
JS Bush 1 counterpin 3.00
JS Bush 1 counterpin 4.00
JL Thompson 1 counterpin 1.00
JL Thompson 1 vol medical dictionary 2.00
JL Thompson 1 vol Jersy book 0.25
JL Thompson 1 blanket 1.00
JL Thompson 1 man's saddle 7.50
JL Thompson 1 brass kettle 1.75
Telitha C Thompson set cake baker pans 0.30
Telitha C Thompson misc 0.50
JL Thompson 1 set dining knives and forks 2.75
Telitha C Thompson 2 sets dessert forks 1.00
JL Thompson 1 large mush pot 3.25
JL Thompson 1 dinner pot 1.75
JE Stanly 1 bed spread 7.25
JL Thompson 4 split board chairs 3.00
JL Thompson 2 chairs, one rocker 1.40
J E Stanly 1 safe 11.00
JL Thompson Trundle bed and stead 1.00
JL Thompson 1 bridle 1.00
JE Stanly 1 small table 1.00
JS Thompson 6 silver tablespoons 6.75
JS Thompson 6 silver tablespoons 5.40
JS Thompson teaspoons 2.25
JS Thompson 1 teaspoon 0.25
JE Stanly 1 white cow/calf 11.00
JL Thompson 1 book 0.45
The total sale was $764.00
Charles Jasper Thompson was an educated man who owned books and fine silverware. He had considerable amounts of property in Claiborne Parish. He was a prosperous citizen.

Charles Henry Thompson
Son of Charles Jasper Thompson

Charles Henry Thompson died December 1880 in Claiborne Parish. One E. J. Thompson, apparently his son, advertised this notice in the Claiborne Journal:

Notice of Petition, Secession (this was spelled "sucession" at that time) of C. H. Thompson, Deceased, State of Louisiana, Parish of Claiborne, notice is hereby given that E. J. Thompson has this day filed in my office an application to be appointed administrator of the above named secession. Now, therefore, unless opposition be made within the time prescribed by law, the prayers of the applicant will be granted.

In witness whereof, I have hereunder set my hand and affix my official seal on this the 14th day of December 1880, Drew Ferguson.

A secession sale was held and advertised in the Guardian on 26 January 1881. Secession sale, C. H. Thompson deceased. By virtue of a commission and order of sale issued by the clerk of the District Court in and for the above state and parish, and to me directed, I will proceed to sell to the last and highest bidder, within the legal hours of sale on Saturday the 5th day of March 1881 all the real and personal property belonging to said secession, to wit: Land. stock, farming, utensils, household and kitchen furniture, and c., and c.

Terms of sales cash, to pay debts. I. N. Glover, Dy. Shff. Jan 26 1881 [pf$7] 24cts.

Seaborn J. Thompson
Son of Charles Thompson

The earliest document found pertaining to Seaborn was in 1825. He was fifteen at that time. The following application for the "Land Lottery" was found in Morgan County. It was on page 'T'. Seaborn J. Thompson and Robert Thompson were on the same page. Seaborn and Robert may have been cousins.

Land Lottery, Morgan County Georgia; List of Applicants: We the undersigned who were appointed by the Honorable the Inferior Court of said county agreeable to an act of the legislature of said state to receive the names of persons entitled to draws in the present contemplation Land Lottery in Major John C. Reese Battalion do hereby certify that the foregoing contains a true list of all the returns made to us. Given under our hand this 5th September 1825. John C Reese, James C. Lawerence.

Seaborn J. Thompson, son of Charles, had his name listed as Sebron on three censuses. He may have went by Sebron or his name was misspelled. He stated to enumerators that he was born in Georgia. His children often listed him as born in South Carolina. In 1880, Edward, Seaborn's son, stated Seaborn was born "at sea". However, it is probable he was born not at sea but in Morgan County or Washington County Georgia. Edward was a gregarious man who enjoyed joking. He said his Father Seaborn was born at sea only as a jest, that taken from the name Sea-born.

According to the following invoice, S. J. Thompson died before 25 October 1876: HH Ward Admin Suc S.J. Thompson dec'd; To publish Petition-3 signs voc 21 for $6.00. To publish Sale Voc 4 and 5 $20.00. Oct 25 1876 to Nov 8. Received payment from HH Ward 29th April 1879. signed BD Harrison for Nathan Smith(It was paid in Scottsville) other documents supports a date of 24 October 1876 or before.

Seaborn J. Thompson returned to Claiborne Parish about 1861 from Mississippi. A widower, he married Sallie Corry in 1863. Sallie was a widow of A. N. Corry. She was the daughter of Wiley Thornton who lived near Charles Thompson in Walton County Georgia in 1840. In 1850, Wiley lived near his friend Charles Thompson in Claiborne Parish Louisiana. They apparently moved to Louisiana together. Other families were listed being from Georgia on the Claiborne Parish censuses.

Succession papers, probate jacket #1211 for S. J. Thompson from Claiborne Louisiana Clerk District Court, Louisiana read in part:

State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne: To the Hon the Judge of the Parish Court in and for the Parish of Claiborne-The petition of H. H. Ward a resident of Claiborne Parish would with respect represent unto the Hon Court S J Thompson is dead and that said Thompson was a resident of Claiborne Parish. Petitioner represent that this is the proper Court in which to apply for letters of administration on said Succession. Petitioner further represents that said Succession is much indebted and that your petitioner is a judgment creditor. Wherefrom he prays that this application be duly advertent and that after due advertisement your petitioner be appointed administrator in giving bond according to law and taking oath. Petitioner further prays that an inventory be taken of the property of said succession and that commission issue to John R Ramsey Notary to take said inventory and for all other necessary payment and for general relief.

H Egan signed for Petitioner

State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne-By order of the Court the application in this case, It is ordered that the application of petitioner advertend as this law requires and that a commission issued as provided for. This done read and signed in Chambers this the day of Oct 1876 A J Scott Parish Judge

Succession of S J Thompson Application for Administration Filed Oct 24 1876 Jim A Richardson Clk DC.

State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne: Succession of S.J.

Thompson Deceased. To Jno R Ramsey Recorder and Ex Officio Notary Public in and for said Parish and State. Greetings. You are hereby empowered commissioned and required to make and take an Inventory and appraisement of the property and effects belonging to the estate and succession of S. J. Thompson late died, situated within said Parish and State--And ? you shall ? executed this commission you will make inventory hereof according to law. Sworn under my hand and seal of office this November 1st AD 1876. Jno A Richardson Clk of Dist Court.

Sucn. of SJ Thompson Died Com for Inventory JG Ramsey Recorder

State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne-We, James M. Greer and John A. Lesueur, Do solemnly swear that we will well and truly appraise at its true cash value, all such property as may be known or shown to us, belonging to the estate and succession of Seaborn J. Thompson, late of said Parish, deceased, to the best of our knowledge and belief, so help us God.

Sworn to and subscribed before me, Nov 3rd 1876.

BD Harrison Dy Rec and Not Pub John A Lesueur, J M Greer.

State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne-Be it remembered that I, Bery D.H. Harrison, Dy Recorder and Ex Officio Notary Public in and for the pariah and state aforesaid, by virtue of the ordered? commission, issued by the Clerk of the District Court for said and directed to J. R. Ramsey, Recorder and Ex Officio Notary Public, proceeded on this the 3rd day of November, 1876 to make and take an inventory and appraisement of the property belonging to the succession of S.J. Thompson, late of said Parish, deceased, after having duly qualified according to law J.M. Greer and J.A. Lesueur as appraisers, as follows, to wit: The whole of Section Twenty-five(25) in Township Twenty-three(23) North in Range from (4) West-640 acres at $1.00 per acre $640.00 Six hundred and forty dollars. There being no other property known or shown to us, I now close this Inventory, accounting to six hundred and forty dollars, by causing the appraisers to sign this process record with me, said Notary, in presence of the attending witnesses. This done and signed at the residence of R.E. Thompson, 21 miles from Homer in said Parish, in the day and date herein before written. Attest R.E. Thompson Ella F. Bush

BD Harrison, Dy Recorder and Notary Public John A Lesueur

J M Greer.

Succession of S. J. Thompson Dec 5.

Inventory Filed Nov 5 1876 SR Richardson Dy Clk Co

State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne-I, H.H. Ward, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all and singular the duties incumbent on me as administrator of the estate and secession of S. J. Thompson dec'd to the best of my ability and understanding; so help me God. H H Ward.

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 4 day Nov A.D. 1876

Jno. A. Richardson Clerk District Court.

State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne-Know all Men by the Presents: that we H. H. Ward as principal, and J. C. Williams as security, are held and bound unto N. J. Scott Judge of the Parish Court in and for the parish of Claiborne, LA., or to his successors in office, for the use and benefit of the legal heirs and representatives of S. J. Thompson late of the parish of Claiborne, dec'd., in the sum of Nine hundred sixty dollars, for the payment whereof, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, firmly by these presents. Dated at Homer, the 4th day of November A.D. 1876.

Whereas, the above bounden H. H. Ward has ben appointed by the Parish Court of the parish of Claiborne, administrator of the succession of S. J. Thompson late of the parish of Claiborne, State of Louisiana, deceased:

Therefore, the condition of the above obligation is such, that if the said H. H. Ward shall well and faithfully discharge and perform all the duties of said appointment according to law, then the above obligation to be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.

H. H. Ward, J. C. Williams, per Jno. A. Richardson.

State of Louisiana Parish of Claiborne: To the Hon The Parish Court in and for the Parish of Claiborne-The petitioner of HH Ward admn of the succession of Seaborn Thompson died and resident of Claiborne Parish would with respect represent unto the Hon Court that the succession in largely indebted and that there is not more than sufficient property to pay the debts of said estate. If sufficient, Petitioner represents that it is necessary that the property belonging to said succession be sold. Wherefrom petitioner prays for an order of the Court to sell all the property of said succession in twelve months time, the purchaser to give his note with approved security and mortgage and vendor's lien on this land sold and to bear eight per cent interest from date. Petitioner prays for all orders necessary orders and for general relief. J G Egar Attorney for Petitioner.

Succession Seaborn Thompson: By reason of the law and the application of the petition, It is ordered that all the property of the succession of Seaborn Thompson be sold after due legal advertisement at the Courthouse door is the Town of Homer in twelve months credit to the highest bidder the purchaser to give his note with approved security bearing eight percent interest from date of sale. Mortgage and vendor's privilege owed? on the property for payment of sum. This the 8th of Nov 1876 SJ Scott Parish Judge.

Succession of Seaborn Thompson-Application to sell said property Filed Nov 8 1876 Jno A Richardson Clk D.C. JG Egan Atty for Petitioner.

It's apparent Seaborn J. Thompson died during October 1876, near Scottsville, Louisiana. Some moved quickly to obtain as much of his estate as possible. The Notary got a cut. the Judge was involved. The appraisers got their share. The attorney took a slice. The Clerk of District Court got his pay.

Charles and Edward may have returned to Claiborne Parish to visit his grave and collect his personal things. They moved to Coleman County Texas from Wood County shortly after Seaborn's death.

The Thompson Family Cemetery is near Scottsville where Virgil and his wife were buried. Several unmarked graves are there. Seaborn, with his parents, Charles and Margaret, may be buried in that cemetery. Upon the death of Seaborn J. Thompson, his widow claimed rights to the estate in a document filed in January of 1877 as follows:

It is hereby agreed with H.H. Ward that if he will accept the note in favor of the heirs of Wiley Thornton with widows privileges, and also Mrs. Sally Thompson for widows privileges claim of one thousand dollars, that he shall retain out of the proceeds of the assets of the secession of S.J. Thompson dec'd, one hundred and fifty dollars in full payment of the alrent? and nard? judgements; and should there be enough to pay this amount without deducting from the claim of the Thornton heirs then the amount comes first out of the moneys? of the secession, and what it fails to pay, the balance of the above amount to come out of the amount going to the Thornton Heirs, and if necessary? out of the widow's privileges debt for a thousand dollars also. Signed in duplicate this the 29th of January 1877. Thornton, MH Thornton, agent for the heirs of Wiley and Sallie Thompson signed HH Ward.

The above is confusing; However, Wiley Thornton and Seaborn J. Thompson died about the same time. Sally, the daughter of Wiley deceased, married S.J. Thompson soon to be deceased. Sallie had rights to both Wiley Thornton and Seaborn J. Thompson's estate. Wiley's widow also had widows rights. H.H. Ward, a family friend of both Thompson and Thornton, apparently had a debt against one or both parties. The importance of this is it proves Seaborn J. Thompson married a third time to Sallie(Thornton) Corry who became twice a widow.

The final account of S. J. Thompson Secession papers, 24 December 1879, H. C. Ward Administrator:

1876--Amount of Inventory $640.00
Sale of Inventory 418.56
Total $1058.56
Amount paid J.S. Young Voc 1 $51.00
2 150.00
3 77.85
M U Thornton 4 100.00
5 100.00
6 50.00
7 161.91
J E Evans 8 50.00
Taxes 9 5.40
Printer 10 26.00
Sheriff 11 9.80
Clerk 12 15.30
Recorder 13 27.80
Medical bills 14 50.00
Su agreement of widow 15 150.00
printing final apc 4.00
Clerk 6.00
?? 24.80
Total $1058.56

To the Hon The Judge of the parish Court in and for the parish of Claiborne State of LA-- The petitioner Henry C. Ward Admin of the above estate with respect represents that he was appointed Adm by your Hon. Court and that has finished his administration and now wishes to close up the estate and herewith files his final apc. Wherefore he prays that the apc be advertised according to law. and that the same be allowed and homologated and made a judgment of the court and further prays that his bond be canceled and be discharges from further administration.
Petitioner prays for all necessary orders and general relief. H.(or W.) H.(or C.) Ward State of La, Parish of Claiborne: Secession of S. J. Thompson dec'd By reason of the law and the foregoing application it is ordered that the prayer of the petitioner be granted, this done and signed this December 24th 1879. J. H. Richardson, Parish Judge.
Secession of S. J. Thompson dec'd application to homologate final apc. By reason of the law and the evidence and by further reason of the same having been duly advertised according to law, ... that his administration be discharged. January 5th 1870, J. H. Richardson, Parish Judge
A note from S. J. Thompson to the heirs of Wiley Thornton was written in his own hand: Homer, January 3rd 1873, On the 3rd day of December next, I promise to pay the legal heirs of Wiley Thornton deceased one thousand and twenty five dollars with eight percent interest from date. signed S. J. Thompson