This comprehensive memorial offers readers a glimpse into the life and times of James Thompson, one of the early settlers of Charlestown and Woburn, Massachusetts. Along with a detailed history of Thompson's life, the book provides a comprehensive genealogy of his descendants over eight generations, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in tracing their family history. Anyone interested in the early history of American settlements will find this book both informative and fascinating.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.