William A. Thompson was born in Dec-1869 at New Jersey. He was the son of David C. Thompson and Ellen Day.

      Howard R. Thompson was born in Jul-1881 at New Jersey. He was the son of David C. Thompson and Ellen Day.

      Elinor Campbell was born on 3-Jul-1795. She was the daughter of Benjamin Campbell. Elinor married Pierson Thompson, son of Thomas Thompson and Elizabeth Herbert, on 11-Sep-1817. Elinor Campbell died on 24-May-1842 at age 46.

     Elizabeth Conover Thompson was baptized on 13-May-1820 at Tennent, Monmouth County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Pierson Thompson and Elinor Campbell.

      Rowland Conover was born circa Oct-1878 at New York. He was the son of Rowland Judson Conover and Martha Louise Smith.
     In the census on 8-Jun-1900 Rowland Conover was named Roland Conover.

      Franklin Conover was born circa Aug-1880 at New York. He was the son of Rowland Judson Conover and Martha Louise Smith. Franklin married Lillian Lloyd.

     Lillian married Franklin Conover, son of Rowland Judson Conover and Martha Louise Smith.

      Robert Conover was born circa Jan-1882 at New York. He was the son of Rowland Judson Conover and Martha Louise Smith. Robert married Rhonda Lah.

     Rhonda married Robert Conover, son of Rowland Judson Conover and Martha Louise Smith.

      Charley Conover was born circa Oct-1886 at New York. He was the son of Rowland Judson Conover and Martha Louise Smith.

     (Unknown) Conover was the son of Rowland Judson Conover and Martha Louise Smith.

      Charles Conover was born in 1855. He was the son of Daniel Sheldon Conover and Catherine McCauley.

      Hiram J. Conover was born in Sep-1858 at New York. He was the son of Daniel Sheldon Conover and Catherine McCauley. Hiram married Ella Carter.

      Ella Carter was born in Apr-1859 at New Jersey. Ella married Hiram J. Conover, son of Daniel Sheldon Conover and Catherine McCauley.

      Elizabeth Conover was born in 1860 at New York. She was the daughter of Daniel Sheldon Conover and Catherine McCauley. Elizabeth married Harry Brice.

     Harry married Elizabeth Conover, daughter of Daniel Sheldon Conover and Catherine McCauley.

      Catherine Conover was born in Nov-1867 at New York. She was the daughter of Daniel Sheldon Conover and Catherine McCauley. Catherine married William H. Schwab.

      William H. Schwab was born in Apr-1866 at New York. William married Catherine Conover, daughter of Daniel Sheldon Conover and Catherine McCauley.

      Katharine Schwab was born in Nov-1894 at New York. She was the daughter of William H. Schwab and Catherine Conover.

      William Sheldon Schwab was born on 10-Jul-1900. He was the son of William H. Schwab and Catherine Conover. William Sheldon Schwab died on 7-Jan-1960 at age 59.

      Sarah Lawrence Benson was born on 31-Mar-1820 at 28 William Street, New York City, New York County, New York. She was the daughter of John Benson and Sarah Middagh Lawrence. Sarah married Congressman David Stuart, son of Robert Stuart and Emma Elizabeth Sullivan, on 6-Oct-1842. Sarah Lawrence Benson died on 23-Mar-1895 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, at age 74.

      Congressman David Stuart was born on 12-Mar-1816 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. He was the son of Robert Stuart and Emma Elizabeth Sullivan. David married Sarah Lawrence Benson, daughter of John Benson and Sarah Middagh Lawrence, on 6-Oct-1842. Congressman David Stuart died on 12-Sep-1868 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, at age 52.
      In 1830 Congressman David Stuart at Phillips Academy, Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts. In 1835 Congressman David Stuart at Amherst College. In 1837 Congressman David Stuart at Oberlin College, Ohio. He held the position of elected prosecuting attorney at Wayne County, Michigan. He held the position of Congressman from Michigan from 5-Dec-1853 to 3-Mar-1855. David, soldier, born in Brooklyn, New York, 12 March, 1816; died in Detroit, Michigan, 19 September, 1868. He removed to Michigan, studied law, and practised in Detroit. He was there elected to congress as a Democrat, and served from 5 December, 1853, till 3 March, 1855. He subsequently settled in Chicago, II1., becoming solicitor for the Illinois Central railroad. He was appointed colonel of the 55th Illinois infantry on 31 October, 1861, and commanded the 2d brigade of Gem William T. Sherman's division from 27 February till 14 May, 1862. His brigade held the position on the extreme left at Shiloh, and suffered severe loss, while he was wounded in the shoulder. He was appointed brigadier-general of volunteers on 29 November, 1862, and commanded a brigade of Morgan L. Smith's division during the siege of Corinth and subsequent operations till General Smith was wounded at Chickasaw Bayou, after which he led the division, participating in the capture of Arkansas Post. When the senate failed to confirm his appointment as brigadier-general, he left the service on 3 April, 1863, and returned to legal practice in Detroit.

     Robert married Emma Elizabeth Sullivan.
      STUART, Robert, explorer, born in Callender, Scotland, 19 February, 1785; died in Chicago, Illinois, 28 October, 1848. He was the grandson of the Alexander Stuart who is mentioned in the life of Rob Roy as the successful opponent of that chieftain. At the age of twenty-two be came to the United States, and after spending some time in Canada went out in 1810 as one of the founders of Astoria, Oregon. (See ASTOR, JOHN JACOB.) It became necessary to communicate with the Atlantic coast, and Mr. Stuart volunteered to make the effort. He set out in June, 1812, with only five attendants. The story of the journey is given at length by Washington Irving in his "Astoria." After enduring incredible hardships, in which Mr. Stuart developed all the qualities of a leader and hero, they reached St. Louis in May, 1813, the third party to cross the continent north of Mexico. In 1819 he removed to Mackinaw, and conducted there for fifteen years the affairs of the American fur company. He was also appointed by President Harrison as commissioner for all the Indian tribes of the northwest. In 1834 he removed to Detroit, became treasurer of Michigan, and held other offices of public trust and importance connected with the development of the great lake region. He was known as "the friend of the Indian," while his energetic, lofty, and austere character made him equally venerated among the white population.--.

     Emma married Robert Stuart.

      Lefferts Brevoort Stuart was born on 9-May-1859 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. He was the son of Congressman David Stuart and Sarah Lawrence Benson. Lefferts Brevoort Stuart died on 1-Feb-1865 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 5.

      Maynard Stuart was born on 29-Jan-1850 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. He was the son of Congressman David Stuart and Sarah Lawrence Benson. Maynard Stuart died on 4-Apr-1850 at Brooklyn, Kings County, New York.

      John Stuart was born on 4-Jan-1847 at Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. He was the son of Congressman David Stuart and Sarah Lawrence Benson. John married Louise Foote on 12-Oct-1876 at Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey. John Stuart died on 7-May-1901 at Fort George Island, Duval County, Florida, at age 54.

     Louise married John Stuart, son of Congressman David Stuart and Sarah Lawrence Benson, on 12-Oct-1876 at Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey.