Captain
William Thomson 1727- 1778
(2nd Great
Grand Uncle from Dollie Howard nee Thompson)
The
Captain was an important part of the wars in the Americas-
The
Thomson men were Colonels, Majors, Generals- top Brass!
Generations
of Thompson leaders fought for justice and order,
They were
strong, professional achievers with disdain for disorder.
The
Captain’s father was the “Gentleman of Blair Manor”
in Scotland.
William’s
unyielding Baptist beliefs made him take a strong stand.
Anabaptist
pressure took a toll and off to Wales he chose to go.
Two years
passed and the Americas promised him freedom to grow.
The
Americas were the ‘land of opportunity.’ The Thompsons
did well.
Acreage,
William Thomson acquired- Cotton and tobacco, no hard sell-
Plantations
were large with abundant profits; prosperous lives all agree.
Many
slaves gathered; their needs attended to… the Thomson decree.
Twelve
children created memories; each climbing the ladders of success
These
Thomson families made history like the Thomson’s now at rest...
These
people knew that success breeds success and loving God is cool-
Character,
hard work and education provide families with the right tools.
Written By
Carol Howard Vulliamy 2012
