William Arthur Milton Thompson

Other Events:

• Occupation: Lieutenant and Qtr Master of the Nizam's Artillary (Hyderabad Contingent)

Notes:

Served in the Nizam's Army for many years. During the Sepoy Mutiny in 1857 was with Sir Hugh Rose's Column and was present at the seige and actions at Jhansi, Kalpi, Betwa, Ratghur etc. Received a gunshot wound. granted a medal and a commission for his gallantry and ability as a soldier and artillerist.

Educated at Addiscombe, Harrow and Eton with his half brother Sir Richmond Shakespear.

His uncle was Major Poyntz of the British Service.

William married Julia Anne Crampton on 27 Jun 1838 in Vepery, Madras, India. Julia (daughter of Joshua Crampton and Anne Davidson) was born on 10 Aug 1817 in Madras, India; was christened on 23 Aug 1817 in St Mary's Church, Madras, India. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lancaster says that W A Thompson was half brother to Sir Richmond Campbell Shakespear (cf). It is difficult to see how this could be, since Sir Richmond's mother Emily started producing children by John Talbot Shakespear in 1806, and died in 1824, a year before her husband. However, Sir Richmond married a Thompson, so possibly W A was his brother-in-law, and family legend had twisted it slightly before it got to Lancaster.

Lancaster (Milton Poyntz) also says that W A Thompson's uncle was Major Poyntz, so this would be the origin of that as a middle name. Norman Poyntz Palmer Chamarette has also mentioned a connection to a Major Poyntz. Note also that it makes it likely that W A Thompson's wife was a Poyntz - Major Poyntz being her brother.

This information is from Lancaster Chamarette's 'Brief History'. He also said that William Thompson and his half brother Sir Richmond Shakespear were at school and university together. Also Chris Van de Byl's family tree says Winefred Amelia's father was half brother to William Shakespeare! Also Arthur Mitchell says that the mother of Winifred Amelia 'Was a widow - first marriage to Sir Richard Shakespear'.

However, since Sir Richmond's mother Emily was married to John Shakespear from at least 1806 until she died, and the schools given for each of them are different, that doesn't seem to work.

1. Winifred Amelia Thompson was born on 3 Mar 1841 in Aurungabad, India; was christened on 11 May 1841 in Aurungabad, India; died on 22 Jun 1891 in Chaderghat, Hyderabad, India; was buried on 22 Jun 1891 in Chaderghat, Hyderabad, India.