John F. Thompson papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS-1404
Scope and Contents note
The John F. Thompson collection consists of mainly of correspondence concerning the Alabama Militia 1836-1839, and records of the 14th Brigade, Alabama Militia, 1837-1839. The militia records contain regimental returns (primarily 32nd Regiment) and election tally, court material, and a list of delinquents and defaulters.
Dates
- 1836-1839
Creator
- Thompson, John F. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
None
Conditions Governing Use
None
Biographical/Historical note
Not much is known about John F. Thompson except that he was Brigadier General of the 14th Brigade of the Alabama Militia. He lived in Marion, Perry County, Alabama from at least 1836-1850. (He is listed in the 1850 census.)
Extent
0.2 Linear Feet (26 items)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection consists principally of correspondence concerning the Alabama Militia, 1836-1839, and records of the 14th Brigade, Alabama Militia, 1837-1839.
Provenance
unknown
Processed by
unknown
Creator
- Thompson, John F. (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the John F. Thompson Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- 1980
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository