James Thompson

<343> James Thompson -- Born 1767. Parents unknown. Residing at Cancer/Richmond (not tithable) in 1782, but absent from there at the end of 1784. Residing at Scorpio in 1788, 1791, and 1796. Named in deed of emancipation. Scheduled for emancipation in 1799. Emancipated by deed dated November 3, 1799; deed proved in Frederick County Court on December 3, 1799. Age certified in Frederick County Court, January 1800. Sources: Deed of Emancipation, August 1, 1791, pt. 1, pp. 10, 29, and Pt. 2, pp. 9, 25, 46; 2d Book of Miscellanies,' p. 65; Letterbook, 1782-1784, p. 12; Nomony Hall Journal, 1784-1785, p. 29; Frederick County Deed Book 26, 1799-1800, VSA microfilm, p. 216; Frederick County Order Book 33, 1799-1800, VSA microfilm, pp. 179-80,