A history of the Thompson families who settled along the Ogeechee, Canoochee, Ohoopee and Altamaha Rivers of South Georgia.
Nominated for the 2002 Lilla M. Hawes Award (Ga. Historical Society) for the best book on local or county history- By Ruth Anderson, curator of the Tattnall County Archives.
"Kinfolks Across the River" is an eclectic mix of genealogy and history about the Thompson family of South Georgia. The book begins with a sketch of Richard Thompson (1785-1857) of Bryan and Tattnall County. Next is the history of Richard's son John Thompson
(1823-1901) who lived in Tattnall and Wayne County. Also featured is Jim Thompson (1896-1972) of Tattnall and Wayne County.
Over 1100 relations are covered in the genealogy index.
About the author:
Tony Thompson
-grandson of Jim Thompson.
-14 year veteran high school history teacher in Georgia.
-wrote the book to help teach his own children about Georgia history.
With Special Thanks to
Contributing Researcher
Jenny Londrico, member of numerous genealogical societies and longtime Thompson family researcher.
"Kinfolks Across the River" has a short run printing with limited availability. Get your copy now by sending $40 in check or money order to:
Tony Thompson
625 Dorothy St.
Metter, Ga. 30439
Online orders are available with a small added charge.
TheAllied Families given some treatment in the genealogy and history sections include: Padgett, Dubberly, Durrence, Hallman, Johnston, Hagin, Groover, Moore, Anderson, Strickland, Stanfield, Waters, Kicklighter, O'Steen, Douglas, and Tatum.
There is also a detailed chapter on the Gilshot Thomas (RS) family.
"Kinfolks Across the River" is part family history, part Georgia history and part Confederate military history. Special research assistance was provided by Thompson family researcher Jenny Londrico. The book contains maps, essays, photos and analysis with many footnotes and sources.
Thompson family researchers should find many useful items in the genealogy sections. The book contains 264 pages (8.5 by 11) on acid free paper and is perfect-bound with a glossy softback cover.
"Kinfolks" is not your typical family history book. It is a unique collection of history, stories, maps, folklore, timelines and trivia designed to appeal to young and old alike. The book is a primer for novice family historians and a valuable supplement for the more experienced researcher.
Coming in 2007- Kinfolks Across the River Part II with updates, photos and more detailed index to part I.
Part of any profits from the sale of this book will be donated to preserve the history of the Thompson and allied famlies. Planned projects include Confederate service grave markers for Richard W. Thompson at Watermelon Creek Cemetery and John Thompson at Odum City Cemetery. A new grave marker for Pete Thompson at Bristol Cemetery is also planned.
Documents -Kinfolks updates & transcribed documents from Tattnall County!
