Elizabeth Thomson

Elizabeth McKnight married James Thomson, son of Samuel and Elizabeth (McKinney) Thomson.

They had ten children, all born in Melrose, East Windsor, CT:
1. Colonel William Thomson/Thompson, born 17 November 1762, married Margaret McKinney and later Tamar Holton.
2. Samuel Thomson/Thompson, born 2 November 1763, married Mehitable McKinney.
3. George Thomson/Thompson, born 8 October 1765, died 17 September 1776.
4. John McKnight Thomson/Thompson, born 8 January 1768, married Sabra Allen.
5. Robert Thomson/Thompson, born 8 December 1769, died 3 October 1776.
6. David Thomson/Thompson, born 1771, died 29 September 1776.
7. James Thomson/Thompson, born 1773, died 3 October 1776.
8. Charles Thomson/Thompson, born 16 September 1776, married Sally Holton.
9. Elizabeth Thomson/Thompson, born 20 May 1778, married Robert Morrison.
10. James Thomson/Thompson, born 29 January 1780, died 1 May 1829, unmarried.

Elizabeth McKnight Thomson died 18 March 1825 at age 86.

Note, the change in spelling of the name "Thomson" to "Thompson" was gradual, but in this family the longer spelling prevailed in all lines, since about 1800. However, during her life time, Elizabeth used the name "Thomson"

The attached sketch is from the "Thompson Genealogy: The Descendants of William and Margaret Thomson", page 110.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Nov 9 2021, 2:14:39 UTC