People involved in the establishment of the new country of America are known as patriots of the American Revolution. As we prepare for the celebration of the 250th anniversary, the Oliver Morton Chapter of DAR and The Jones County News salute these patriots who located to our area or whose descendants have located in the area. This month we salute Reuben Thompson, who has descendants living in Jones County, Georgia including members of the local DAR chapter.
Reuben Thompson
Reuben Thompson, Revolutionary Soldier, was born on 11 January, 1765 at Bertie County, Georgia. He and his wife, Rachel Chambers were married in Burke County, Georgia in 1792. They had fourteen children.
The fifth child, Robert, is the ancestor of our Jones County descendants.
Reuben Thompson resided during the American Revolution at Wilkes and Burke Counties in Georgia.
He assisted in establishing American Independence, while acting in the capacity of Patriot Service. Reuben Thompson’s name appears among the list of Georgia troops in Knight’s “Roster of Revolutionary Soldiers in Georgia” and in McCall’s “Revolutionary Soldiers in Georgia.” In reference to the decisive Battle of Kettle Creek, fought in Wilkes County, Georgia, February 14, 1779, McCall made this statement, “They fought at the Battle of Kettle Creek, through which Georgia was freed of the Tory domination and this monument has been erected to their memory.” Reuben was issued a certificate as per act, 20 August 1781.
Reuben died at Emanuel County, Georgia on 31st December 1855.
