Frederick Thompson ¹

  Noted events in his life were:

1. Census in 1830 in , Davidson, NC. ² Isaac Thompson is listed in the 1830 census on the same page as Henry Beeker Sr. and both owned property on Lick Creek. Isaac is listed in 1830 census with this family:
Males (born)
10-14 (1816-1820) = 1 son (Frederick)
50-59 (1771-1780) = 1 father (Isaac)
Females (born)
10-14 (1816-1820) = 1 daughter
40-49 (1781-1790) = 1 wife.

2. Newspaper: Greensboro Patriot, 24 Apr 1847, Greensboro, Greene, GA. ¹ STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, DAVIDSON County. Court of Equity, Spring Term, 1847.
Isaac Thompson and others vs. Peggy Thompson and others.
In this case the death of Isaac Thompson, one of the petitioners, is suggested, and on motion Frederick Thompson the 2nd, and Henry Beeker and Anna his wife, children and heirs at law of said Isaac Thompson, are made party petitioners; also the death of James Thompson, another of the petitioners, is suggested, and his children and heirs at law are on motion made party petitioners, to wit, William Thompson, John Thompson, Nathan Thompson, Daniel Thompson, Nancy Thompson, Susan Thompson, Alley Thompson and Sally Thompson.
It appearing to the Court upon affidavit filed, that John Thompson, the father of Frederick Thompson the 2nd, was advanced in land in his lifetime by his father William Thompson the elder, It is therefore ordered by the Court, that it be referred to the Clerk and Master of this Court to inquire and ascertain and report if said John Thompson was so advanced, in land in his lifetime, in all or in part, and to what amount, and that he have power to summon witnesses and to examine any of the parties on oath before him.
And, it appearing that Frederick Thompson the first is not an inhabitant of this State. It is therefore ordered, that notice in the Greensborough Patriot, a public newspaper printed in [this] State, for twenty days as to said Frederick Thompson the first shall be sufficient for taking said account.
Witness, Peter K. Rounsaville, Clerk and Master of our said Court, at office in Lexington the 1st Monday after the 4th Monday in March, A. D. 1847.
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Explantion: Here's what the notice describes:

Parties Involved: The lawsuit is titled "Isaac Thompson and others vs. Peggy Thompson and others." This indicates a civil case where multiple plaintiffs (petitioners) are suing multiple defendants. The notice identifies several individuals involved:

Petitioners: The original plaintiffs included Isaac Thompson and James Thompson, both of whom have since died.

New Petitioners: Because the original petitioners have died, their children and legal heirs have been "made party petitioners," meaning they have been added to the lawsuit to take their deceased parents' place. These new petitioners include Frederick Thompson the 2nd, Anna Beeker, and the eight children of James Thompson.

The Dispute: The core of the case seems to be a dispute over an inheritance, specifically concerning land. The court has been presented with an affidavit (a sworn statement) suggesting that John Thompson (the father of Frederick Thompson the 2nd) had received an "advancement" of land from his father, William Thompson the elder. An advancement in this context refers to a gift made during a person's lifetime that is intended to be a prepayment of their future share of an inheritance.

Court Order: The court has ordered a Clerk and Master (a court officer) to conduct an investigation. The Clerk is tasked with:
a) Determining if John Thompson truly received an advancement of land.
b) Ascertaining the value of this land.
c) Summoning witnesses and examining the parties under oath to gather evidence.

This investigation is crucial because if John Thompson did receive a significant portion of his inheritance in advance, it could affect how the remaining estate is distributed among all the heirs. The court is trying to ensure a fair and equitable division of the estate.

Public Notice: The final part of the notice addresses Frederick Thompson the first, who is not a resident of North Carolina. To ensure he is properly notified of the proceedings, the court has ordered that a notice published in the Greensborough Patriot newspaper for 20 days will be considered sufficient legal notice.