[There were 2 William Thompsons --- 1st William Thompson born 24 Oct 1742 Connecticut died 24 Apr 1777 Connecticut PARENTS: John Thompson and Mehitable (Booth and/or Webb) SPOUSE: Mehitable Ufford 1745-1807 [Mehitable married John Thacher after William died] Mehitable and William had 6 known children: John, William, Joseph, Isaac ((1st), Mary and Isaac (2) ----------
2ns William Thompson born 13 Jan 1741/42 in Massachusetts died 1812 or 1819 in New Hampshire PARENTS: William Thompson and Mehitable Hillard - SPOUSE: Lydia Dyer/Dier
ACCORDING to "North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000" William and Lydia had 12 known children - Benjamin and William on FAG # 11234599 and FAAG # 179135710 being 2 of their children ---------- So many researchers have these 2 Williams mixed up it is impossible to reach them all, so will try to put this where it can be read - Thank you, Betty Stripling 6 Feb 2021
Contributor: Betty Stripling (48521550)]
Who fell in battle, bravly fighting for the liberties of his country, in memorable action at Ridgefield; in the 27th of April, 1777, where a handful of entrepid Americans withstood some thousands of British troops till overpowered by numbers, he fell a victim to the British tyranny, and more than savage cruelty in the 35th year of his age. He lived greatly beloved, and died universally lamented, and his body being removed from the place of action, was here deposited with military honors.
Relettered in 1864.
2ns William Thompson born 13 Jan 1741/42 in Massachusetts died 1812 or 1819 in New Hampshire PARENTS: William Thompson and Mehitable Hillard - SPOUSE: Lydia Dyer/Dier
ACCORDING to "North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000" William and Lydia had 12 known children - Benjamin and William on FAG # 11234599 and FAAG # 179135710 being 2 of their children ---------- So many researchers have these 2 Williams mixed up it is impossible to reach them all, so will try to put this where it can be read - Thank you, Betty Stripling 6 Feb 2021
Contributor: Betty Stripling (48521550)]
Who fell in battle, bravly fighting for the liberties of his country, in memorable action at Ridgefield; in the 27th of April, 1777, where a handful of entrepid Americans withstood some thousands of British troops till overpowered by numbers, he fell a victim to the British tyranny, and more than savage cruelty in the 35th year of his age. He lived greatly beloved, and died universally lamented, and his body being removed from the place of action, was here deposited with military honors.
Relettered in 1864.
[There were 2 William Thompsons --- 1st William Thompson born 24 Oct 1742 Connecticut died 24 Apr 1777 Connecticut PARENTS: John Thompson and Mehitable (Booth and/or Webb) SPOUSE: Mehitable Ufford 1745-1807 [Mehitable married John Thacher after William died] Mehitable and William had 6 known children: John, William, Joseph, Isaac ((1st), Mary and Isaac (2) ----------
2ns William Thompson born 13 Jan 1741/42 in Massachusetts died 1812 or 1819 in New Hampshire PARENTS: William Thompson and Mehitable Hillard - SPOUSE: Lydia Dyer/Dier
ACCORDING to "North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000" William and Lydia had 12 known children - Benjamin and William on FAG # 11234599 and FAAG # 179135710 being 2 of their children ---------- So many researchers have these 2 Williams mixed up it is impossible to reach them all, so will try to put this where it can be read - Thank you, Betty Stripling 6 Feb 2021
Contributor: Betty Stripling (48521550)]
Who fell in battle, bravly fighting for the liberties of his country, in memorable action at Ridgefield; in the 27th of April, 1777, where a handful of entrepid Americans withstood some thousands of British troops till overpowered by numbers, he fell a victim to the British tyranny, and more than savage cruelty in the 35th year of his age. He lived greatly beloved, and died universally lamented, and his body being removed from the place of action, was here deposited with military honors.
Relettered in 1864.
2ns William Thompson born 13 Jan 1741/42 in Massachusetts died 1812 or 1819 in New Hampshire PARENTS: William Thompson and Mehitable Hillard - SPOUSE: Lydia Dyer/Dier
ACCORDING to "North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000" William and Lydia had 12 known children - Benjamin and William on FAG # 11234599 and FAAG # 179135710 being 2 of their children ---------- So many researchers have these 2 Williams mixed up it is impossible to reach them all, so will try to put this where it can be read - Thank you, Betty Stripling 6 Feb 2021
Contributor: Betty Stripling (48521550)]
Who fell in battle, bravly fighting for the liberties of his country, in memorable action at Ridgefield; in the 27th of April, 1777, where a handful of entrepid Americans withstood some thousands of British troops till overpowered by numbers, he fell a victim to the British tyranny, and more than savage cruelty in the 35th year of his age. He lived greatly beloved, and died universally lamented, and his body being removed from the place of action, was here deposited with military honors.
Relettered in 1864.
