He attended the common schools , and at the age of fourteen moved with his parents to Stillwater , New York , where he became a farmer .
Thompson was born in Litchfield , Connecticut on March 20 , 1749 .
Thompson attended the common schools , and at the age of fourteen moved with Thompson 's parents to Stillwater , New York , where he became a farmer .
Thompson was born in Litchfield , Connecticut on March 20 , 1749 .