John Thompson (March 20, 1749 – September 30, 1823) was a United States representative from New York.
He attended the common schools, and at the age of fourteen moved with his parents to Stillwater, where he became a farmer.
Thompson served in the American Revolution as a captain, and commanded a company of the 13th Regiment of Albany County Militia, including participation in the Battles of Saratoga.
[1] He was appointed a justice of the peace in 1788 and was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1788 and 1789.
In 1791 Governor George Clinton appointed him first judge of Saratoga County, and he served until 1809.