Thomas Thompson, my 2nd great grandfather, was described by his children on their marriage and death records as a gentleman, a farmer and a man of independent means. However, a letter that he wrote to his daughter, Eliza, dated May 15th 1855 survived, cared for by 3 generations of her descendants, that reveals he was a practising and passionate Irish Catholic, well versed in Catholic tradition and a family man. Eliza had sailed with her sister, Bridget, from Liverpool, England … Continue reading