William Thompson

<480> Billy Thompson ("William," "Will") Born 1733. Parents unknown; husband of Peg <--->; father of John Thompson <253> and probably Dilsey Cooper (284>. Residing at Forest Quarter in 1781, 1782, 1787, 1788, 1790, and 1791. Described as cooper in 1781, 1788, 1790, and 1791. Temporarily assigned to agricultural and other work at Old Ordinary in May 1781 and at Dickerson's Mill in August 1787. Over 45 years old in 1791. Emancipated by deed dated January 1, 1793; deed proved in Westmoreland County Court, February 27, 1793. Sources: Deed of Emancipation, August 1, 1791, pt. 1, p. 17, and pt. 2, pp. 6, 23; 2d Book of Miscellanies," pp. 19, 99; Letterbook, 1780-1782, pp. 71, 73; Letterbook, 1782-1784, p. 8; Nomony Hall Journal, 1784- 1785, p. 35; Samuel L. Straughan to Robert Carter III, April 29, 1785, C.F.P., 1651-1861, Sect. 22 (Mss] C2468 a808-809), VHS; Nomony Hall Daybook, 1787-1788, p. 49; Westmoreland County Deeds and Wills, No. 18, 1787-1794, VSA microfilm, p. 291.