Thompson, Samuel, b. c.1807, Sweden

[Michael P. Cahill]

One of my ancestors was named Samuel Thompson.  All indications are that he was born somewhere in Sweden in about 1807.  I do not know the names of his parents or any siblings.  I do not know if his name was originally something else.  I do not know when or where he emigrated to the United States, but he lived in New Orleans, Louisiana, by the mid-1830's.  (He may have come through England?)  He married there and some of his children included:  Caroline, Henry, Mary Ann, Andrew.  He died at the age of 50 in January 1858.  Any help would be appreciated.  Thank you.
       Michael P. Cahill