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Thompson, Mary () | Marriage Date: 1834

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John Thompson was born in Rhinebeck, NY, and graduated from Union College and Yale University. He practiced law in Poughkeepsie, NY and served in the 35th U.S. Congress (1857-1859). He continued to practice law in Dutchess County, NY, until his death in 1890. In 1834, John married Mary Smith of Lithgow, NY, with whom he had four children.

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John Thompson was born in Rhinebeck, NY, and graduated from Union College and Yale University. He practiced law in Poughkeepsie, NY and served in the 35th U.S. Congress (1857-1859). He continued to practice law in Dutchess County, NY, until his death in 1890. In 1834, John married Mary Smith of Lithgow, NY, with whom he had four children.

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Source Citation New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index Source Information Ancestry.com. New York, U.S., Death Index, 1852-1956 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2017. Original data: NY State Death Index, New York Department of Health, Albany, NY.