Wesley Benonie Thompson was born November 4, 1878 in Overton, Rusk County, Texas to Little Benonie Thompson and Martha J. Bryan.

     He married Maude Mathis and they had the following children:

1. Wilford L. Thompson
2. Ernest Thompson
3. Bonnie Mae Thompson
4. Wesley Bert Thompson
5. Evelyn Thompson
6. Marie Eugene Thompson
7. Ruth Thompson
8. Christine Thompson

     Further information on this family would be appreciated.