Anna Thompson ¹

   FamilySearch ID: KLX2-NJ5.

  Noted events in her life were:

1. Census in 1820 in , Rowan, NC. ² The 1820 census recorded in the Lexington side of Rowan County four Thompson households as neighbors:

Isaac Thompson with this household:
Males (born)
Under 10 (1811-1820) = 1 son (Frederick)
26-44 (1776-1794) = 1 father (Isaac)
Females (born)
10-15 (1805-1810) = 1 daughter (Anna)
45 & over (<=1775) = 1 mother

Isaac's father William Thompson with this household:
Males (born)
45 & over (<=1775) = 1 father (William Sr.)
Females (born)
10-15 (1805-1810) = 1 daughter or granddaugher
16-25 (1795-1804) = 1 daughter
45 & over (<=1775) = 1 mother
Number of Persons - Engaged in Agriculture = 1
Total All Persons - White, Slaves, Colored, Other = 4

James Thompson with this household:
Males (born)
Under 10 (1811-1820) = 4 sons
26-44 (1776-1794) = 1 father (James)
Females (born)
26-44 (1776-1794) = 1 mother

Andy (Andrew) Thompson with this household:
Males (born)
Under 10 (1811-1820) = 1 son
26-44 (1776-1794) = 1 father (Andy)
Females (born)
Under 10 (1811-1820) = 2 daughters
10-15 (1805-1810) = 1 daughter
(Andy's wife apparently had died).

2. Census in 1830 in , Davidson, NC. ³ The 1830 census recorded Henry Beeker Jr. with this household:
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1 son (Samuel)
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 1 son (?)
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 father (Henry)
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1 wife (Anna)
Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 4.

3. Census in 1840 in , Davidson, NC. ⁴ The 1840 U.S. Census household recorded
Males (born)
10-14 (1826-1830) = 1 son (Samuel)
30-39 (1801-1810) = 1 father (Henry Jr.)
Females (born)
5-9 (1831-1835) = 3 daughters (Susannah, Barbara, Elizabeth)
40-49 (1791-1800) = 1 mother (Anna)
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 2
Total Free White Persons: 6
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 6
On the same census page is Henry's mother:
The 1840 census recorded Barbary Beaker with this household:
Females (born)
20-29 (1811-1820) = 1 daughter
70-79 (1761-1770) = 1 mother (Barbary)
Other neighbors have surnames that intermarry with Beekers: Levi Rhodes, John Tysinger, James Gallimore, Peter Tysinger, George Young
.

4. Probate sale of Thompson's land on 4 Jan 1844 in , Davidson, NC. ⁵ This Indenture made this 4th day of January in the year of Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four between Wilson Wommack Clerk & Master in Equity for the County of Davidson and State of North Carolina of the one part and Sampson Newsom of the County and State aforesaid of the other part Witnesseth for that whereas heretofore the said Sampson Newsom under & Decree of the Court of Equity for the County of Davidson & State aforesaid made in a case wherein Isaac Thompson & others were Complainants & Peggy Thompson and others were respondents (to wit) on the 24th day of November 1842 at public sale made by the said Wilson Wommack Clerk and Master aforesaid became the purchase of a tract or parcel of land Situate lying and being in the County of Davidson, on the waters of Lick Creek Containing fifteen acres more or less, at the sum of seventy dollars which sale & purchase was duly confirmed by the Court & whereas the said Sampson Newsom hath duly paid the prelease money with a deed for the same. This Indenture therefore witnesseth that in consideration of the premises and under or Special order of the Court of equity for the County of Davidson made at Fall Term 1843 the said Wilson wommack Clerk & Master as aforesaid has bargained and sold and by these presents doth bargain, Sell, convey and Confirm, unto the said Sampson Newsom his heirs and assigns the tract of land Beginning at a Black Oak John Morris's Corner on the original line thence along the said William Thompson's line nine chains and thirty seven links to a Maple thence East sixteen Chains to a white Oak on the original line, thence along the same South nine Chaines & thirty links to a stone pile, John Morris's Corner thence West along his line to the beginning Containing fifteen acres of land be the same more or less. Together also with all the woods, ways, waters, mines, minerals and in any way appertaining To have and to hold all singular the aforesaid land and premises unto him the said Sampson Newsom his heirs and Assigns, to his and their proper use and benefit & behoof forever, And the said Wilson Wommack Clerk and Master as aforesaid will warrant & defend the right and title to the said land unto the said Sampson Newsom his heirs and Assigns, against the claims of all persons whatsoever as far as his Office will admit and no further. In testimony whereof the said Wilson Wommack hath hereunto set his hand and seal, this day and year first above written.
W. Wommack C.M.E.(seal)
(witnesses)
Charles A. Parks
Wm. Conrad.

5. Estate of William Thompson Sr. Died Dec 1840 in Apr 1847 in Lexington, Davidson, NC. ⁶ Spring Term 1847
Isaac Thompson & others vs. Peggy Thompson & others
In this case the death of Isaac Thompson one of the Petitioner is suggested and on motion Frederick Thompson the 2d 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:
1. William Thompson 2. John Thompson 3. Nathan Thompson 4. Daniel Thompson 5. Noah Thompson 6. Nancy Thompson , 7. Susan Thompson 8. Alley Thompson and Sally Thompson.
And it further appearing to the Court upon Affidavit filed that John Thompson the father of Frederic Thompson the 2d was advanced in land in his life time 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 enquire 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 Greensboro Patriot a public newspaper printed in this state for twenty days as to said Frederick Thompson be sufficient for taking such account.

6. 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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Explanation: 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.

7. Probate in Nov 1847 in Lexington, Davidson, NC. ⁷ Isaac Thompson & Others vs. Peggy Thompson & others
Report of Fall 1847
Issac Thompson dead & left 2 children:
Frederick Thompson &
Anna who married Henry Beeker
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James Thompson is also dead & left:
1. William Thompson
2. John Thompson
3. Nathan Thompson
4. Daniel Thompson
5. Noah Thompson
6. Nancy Thompson
7. Susan Thompson
8. Ally Thompson
9. Sallly Thompson

In another court record for Fall Term 1847 is a ruling "it appearing that John Thompson one of the parties to this proceeding and son of William Thompson Sen. deceased had been fully advanced by his father in his lifetime, and therefore not entitled to any part of the proceeds of sale of the Real Estate (of William Thompson Sen.).

Anna married Henry Beeker Jr., son of Henry Beeker Sr. and Barbara Garner. (Henry Beeker Jr. was born about 1803 in , Davidson, NC ⁸ and died after 1870 in , Davidson, NC.)