Thompson - William Henry
WILLIAM HENRY THOMPSON
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 3-24-1928
William Henry THOMPSON 84 died at the home of his daughter, Ditha Myers of Linnsburg at 3:45 o'clock Sunday morning a victim of complications. He had been ill 7 weeks. Mr. Thompson was born on Feb 2, 1833 in Clinton County OH the son of James and Ellen Thompson. on Dec 27, 1863 he was married to Caroline A. Florea who died April 15, 1900.
Mr. Thompson was a veteran of the Civil War and belonged to GAR. He served with the 1st Ohio Volunteer Heavy Artillery. He belonged to the Old Christian Church at Mace and was a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge. He is survived by 4 children: Harry J of Custer, Oh; Mrs. Ela Faust and Mrs. Flora Crain of Mace and Ditha Myers of Linnsburg. 11 grandchildren, several greats and one brother, Cyrus Thompson of near Mace also survive. The funeral will be held from Mace Methodist Church 2 o'clock Tuesday with Rev. SG Smith of Ladoga in charge. - transcribed by kbz