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Thompson, Alexander and Mary
The Tampico Area Historical Society encompasses parts of Whiteside County and Bureau County in Illinois. Focus is on Tampico, Hume Twp., Hahnaman/Deer Grove, & Prophetstown in Whiteside County & Yorktown & Thomas in Bureau County.

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Taylor 1 post Jul 25, 2006 1:18 PM	My great grandfather and his first wife, Mary, are buried in the Tampico Cemetery and we were wondering if anyone had any information on any Thompson's in the area. My great grandfather did not live in Tampico as far as we know. Another family name is Sanders. There is a Delbert Sanders buried there also. Thanks, Patty
LesN 61 posts Jul 25, 2006 4:39 PM	Here ya go, Patty. I hope some of this helps - Les September 11, 1886 During a visit of the veterans of the Grand Army to Los Angeles they joined in an excursion to the beautiful suburb, Passadena [sic]. While there they learned that Jason and Owen BROWN, with their sister, Mrs. THOMPSON, where living near by. The were at once hunted up, and the children of the old hero of Ossawattomie were put into a carriage, the horses unhitched, and with a long rope attached to Kansas, Iowa, and California boys formed in procession and hauled the family through the streets, the band playing, "John BROWN's Body," and the whole enthusiastic crowd singing the stirring hymn and cheering. The demonstration visibly affected the occupants of the carriage. When the procession reached the depot Owen BROWN made a pithy and characteristic speech. October 9, 1886 SURPRISED The celbration of teh fifteenth aniversary of teh marriage of T.M. WYLIE and wife, which took place Monday evenning, Oct. 4th, at their residence, has been teh all absorbing topic of social interest of the week, and we might say of the previous week. The guests were invided into the setting room, where hand in hand stood the bride and groom who with bowed head were listenting to the workds of their pastor, while, undoubtedly, their thoughts wandered back to teh tiem just fifteen years ago when Thompson M. WYLIE led Miss Minnie BARNARD, a bashful, blushing maiden to the hymnal alter. Many with thoughtful countenance watched the scene with interest, and many a heart went pit-a-pat as teh service continued and teh minds of the spectators were carried back to tehtime when they were the principals instead of witnesses of a like scene. After the congratulations the bride and groom were presented with a large number of gifts, brought by the guests, who offered them as momentoes of their regards and of the high respect and esteem they entertained for Mr. WYLIE and wife. November 12, 1887 Attorney O.F. WOODRUFF, of Morrison, was in Chicago last week and began fifty-two suits in the United States Court against as many defendants---principally residents of Prophetstown, Portland, and Fulton townships, this county, who refused to pay the "drive-well" royalty demanded by the agent a few weeks ago; in all the cases but one $2,000 damages are claimed, the one being $4,000. Each suit is brought in the name of William D. ANDERSON & Bros. representing the patentee. The following is the list of defendants: Andrew FERRIS George CARPENTER Geo. HITCHCOCK Orrin T. ALLEN Richard THOMPSON George DERBY Jabez WARNER Frank HADWAY George FALTER Daniel LEASHE Ed S. GAGE Edwin LANCASTER Charles LANCASTER Theodore BEARDSLEE John ELLSWORTH Samuel THOMPSON Samuel FIELD John ROSE Henry C. FELLOWS Charles Y. WHEELER Ruben M. THOMPSON John R. THOMPSON William BOOTH William KEEFER John RICHARDS Simon RICHARDS Fane THOMPSON Wm. R. McKENZIE Julius BAKER William BURTMAN Simeon WALTERS A.E. LOOMIS William HILL Ezra HILL Samuel SIMPSON Luther McKENZIE William TABOR Milton WOODARD Andrew J. WARNER Mike CARNEY Mike THEO Levi HOPKINS Geo. P. RICHMOND Charles ADAMS Orrin PADDOCK Silas W. LANGDON Nathan THOMPSON William FARRELL Emmet UNDERHILL Sherman G. BALDWIN John DYER June 18, 1892 Mrs. J.C. PAICE and her son, Elmer, returned from their visit to Princeton last Sunday and Mrs. Charley THOMPSON accompanied them. October 7, 1893 The HOWLETT's have been having a series of good times of late. Last Sunday they had a reunion at the home of Mr. John HOWLETT's daughter, Mrs. James THOMPSON, of Sodtown. On Wednesday another reunion was given at John HOWLETT. His brother, William, of Michigan, is here, and he expected his brother Thomas, of New Zealand; but for some unknown reason he did not arrive. March 18, 1899 Charley ALDRICH has rented his store building to the Misses SANDERS and THOMPSON for a millinery store. November 27, 1903 Thomas James THOMPSON and Oliver HOWLETT returned from Iowa last week, wher they have been for a couple of weeks attending to business. November 27, 1903 Oliver HOWLETT and Jim THOMPSON, who live near Thomas, returned Monday from Britt, Iowa where they visted Mr. THOMPSON's mother for two weeks. February 2, 1906 Invitations are out announcing the wedding of Miss Grace THOMPSON and Bertland BAER. It will occur at 12 o'clock noon on Feb 14 at the bride's parents' home east of town. The bride-to-be is the daughter of John THOMPSON and is a splendid young lady. Mr. BAER resides in Sterling but will make his home here and conduct a novelty store in the SIPPEL building. February 2, 1906 Miss Grace THOMPSON will open a new millinery shop in the SIPPLE building in connection with the novelty store that is to be opened in the same place. August 17, 1906 Mrs. Ella THOMPSON and two daughters of Washington visited her sister, Mrs. Thomas DILLON, Saturday. March 29, 1907 Asa GLASSBURN and Doctor TERRY ran full tilt into a spongy, wet bit of road near John THOMPSON's place south of town last week Thursday night. Owing to the darkness the condition of the road was not plainly discernable but it was soon found out when the big car began to bury itself. After a couple of hours of grunting Arthur ALDRICH's team pulled the stalled auto on firm ground, and the fair ones in the rear seat were not compelled to get out and walk. April 12, 1907 Mr. and Mrs. Bert BAER of Morrison visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John THOMPSON, south of town Sunday. August 16, 1907 A party of young people spent an enjoyable day last Sunday in the woods near Green river and enjoyed a nice spread under the trees. Among the party were; Mr. and Mrs. W.L. McNALLY, Bessie BURDEN, Mamie McNALLY, Coe THOMPSON, Joe BURDEN and Leo WHITE. November 15, 1907 Miss Nellie THOMPSON has accepted a position in F.F. BURDEN’s jewelery [sic] store and will assist during the holiday rush. November 15, 1907 Mr. and Mrs. Roy BAER and Mr. and Mrs. Bert BAER of Morrison came here last Sunday in an automobile and spent the day at John THOMPSON’s south of town. June 14, 1917 DEATH OF LEWIS CARTWRIGHT. Lewis CARTWRIGHT one of the old citizens of Thomas and a well known residient of that community died at his home there last week Thrusday. The funeral was held at the late residence in Thomas last Saturday afternoon, Ed. Miles BROWNRIGG pastor of the Christian chruch here officiating, assisted by the Farifield Male Quartet. The pall bearers were Charles ROGER, T. A. DRAYTON, Otto JOHNSON, John OLSON, James THOMPSON and Byron HOGEBOOM. There was a beautiful display of floral offerings. Interment was in the Tampico cemetery. Lewis CARTWRIGHT was born in Gosen, Ind., Spet. 22, 1850 and came to Illinois at the age of six years settling in Fairfield township where he resided ever since. He was married in Dixon Nov., 10, 1906 to Mrs. Emma KOHN. He leaves his wife, one sister and several near relatives. January 9, 1919 POSTPONED PUBLIC SALE The undersigned will sell at Public Sale on the J.N. HOGEBOOM farm at Fairfield Center, 7 1/2 miles southwest of Tampico, 6 miles northwest of New Bedford, 2 1/2 miles northeast of Thomas, SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 1919 commencing at 12 o'clock sharp, the following described property: HORSES AND MULES Team of mules ages 11 and 12, well broke wt. about 1100; black gelding age 5 wt. 1250, bay gelding age 3 wt. 1400, bay gelding age 5 wt. 1300, bay mare age 4 wt. 1250, bay gelding 3 wt 1400, 2 spring colts. 120 HEAD OF CATTLE 120 14 cows some fresh and some springing, 11 heifers 2 yrs. old, 1 hereford 1 yr. old; 50 good feeder steers, 22 good yearling heifers, 6 sping calves. 85 HEAD OF HOGS 85 Brood sows and feeders, 1 stock hog. 1000 Bushels Good Seed Barley. FREE LUNCH AT 11:30 O'CLOCK Terms - Announced at sale. JIM THOMPSON C.C. PLUMLEY, Frank HEWITT & H.E. McKENZIE; Aucts. Geo. SCHUNEMAN, Clerk. February 6, 1919 The marriage of Miss Edna Jane BREED, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. BREED of Yorktown and Walter THOMPSON will occur, Wednesday, Feb. 5. April 3, 1919 Relatives and friends gathered Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter THOMPSON, who have recently established a home on the old DOW place, south of here. The couple was very pleasantly surprised but soon recovered and proved to be very amiable hosts. November 4, 1920 Reverand and Mrs. A. Lincoln SHUTE have sent Tampico friends an announcement of the marriage of their daughter, Vivian Lizzie to the Reverend George Barney THOMPSON, Friday, the 17th day of September, 1920 at five o'clock at the Methodist church at Lahore, India. They will be at home to their friends in Tampico and vicinity made during their residence here while the former was pastor of the Methodist church. Last Edited by LesN on Jul 25, 2006 4:51 PM
Administrator Denise 373 posts Jul 25, 2006 8:29 PM	Hi Patty, There is a Thompson family here in town. Mr. (Jack) Thompson passed away a few years ago, but his wife, Ruth and children are still here. His son's name is Duane and he farms in the area. I know they have relatives buried in TMC. I'll pass your message on to them and see if there is a connection. ---------- Denise Family History Coordinator Tampico Area Historical Society Last Edited by Guest on Jul 26, 2006 10:50 AM
Administrator Denise 374 posts Jul 26, 2006 10:53 AM	Hi Patty, I checked with Ruth Thompson. I was wrong - they don't have relatives buried in the TMC. All of their family is from the "south." Sorry. Maybe someone else knows of other Thompsons. We have some information on the Sanders (aka: Saunders) families on this site. Use the site search engine. ---------- Denise Family History Coordinator Tampico Area Historical Society Last Edited by Guest on Jul 27, 2006 6:50 AM
Administrator Denise 375 posts Jul 27, 2006 8:10 AM	I checked the funeral log and here is what I found for Alexander: Yearly No.: "SHIP IN" Date: June 10, 1934 Name of deceased: Alexander Thompson Charge to Jim Thompson of Yorktown (IL) Order given by: Jim Thompson Date of funeral: June 11, '34 Place of death: Trair (sp?), Iowa Funeral Services at: Parents (Note: The owner of the funeral parlor was Mac Parent) Time of Funeral Service: 2p.m. Clergyman: Rev. Maxwell Certifying Physcian: Dr. W. C. Wagner His Residence: Trair, Iowa COD: Lobar Pneumonia Date of death: June 7, 1934 Single or Married: Married Age: 69y/6m/26d Interment at Tampico Cemetery I'll look for an obit now and post back here. I will also send you scan of the Funeral Log. Let me know if this is the person you thought it was. Ok - here;s the obit: FORMER RESIDENT ANSWERED SUMMONS Alexander Thompson Laid At Rest in the Tampico Cemetery The late Alexander THOMPSON of Traer, Iowa, who passed away June 7th of pneumonia, was buried here Monday afternoon in the Tampico cemetery. Services were held in Parent's funeral parlor Monday afternoon with Rev. W. W. Maxell officiating. He used as his textIsaiah 64:6. Mrs. N. E. DENISON and Mrs. R. P. LOUDENBURG sang two favorote hymns, "The Old Rugged Cross: and "Abide With Me." Pallbearers were Richard, Fred, William, James, and Clifford THOMPSON and Kelly QUIN. **Obituary*** Alexander THOMPSON was born in Glasgow, Scotland, Nov. 14, 1864 and passed away June 7, 1934 at the age of 69 years. 6 monthd and 26 days. He was the second son of Alexander and Henrietta Thompson who came to America when he was 8 years of age. They made theirhome around Elgin until he reached the age of 14 when he came to Tampico to work and remained here until his marriage to Mary SANDERS of Albany, Ill. where they made their home. To this union nine children were born, six of whom are living. His wife passed away in 1910. In 1912 he was married to Miss Vina HALL of New Bedford, Ill., and nine children were born to them. They made their home close to Tampico or a time and then moved to Traer, Iowa, where they have made their home since. Mr. THOMPSON is survived by his wife and nine children, Richard, Clifford, Bert, Ethel, Robert, David, Glen, Bernice and Dale, all at home; two daughters, Mrs. Ike FRANKS of Albany and Mrs. John CRAMER of Paulding, Ohio; four sons, James of Geneseo, Alexander Jr., of Traer, Iowa, Will of Cordova and Fred of Tampico; also two brothers, James of Tampico and Will of Cokerville, Wyoming; and two sisters, Mrs. Nettie QUINN of Yortown and Mrs. Jennie BURINS of Spencer, Nebraska. (This is also posted in our "Obit" section of site) ---------- Denise Family History Coordinator Tampico Area Historical Society Last Edited by Administrator on Jul 27, 2006 8:40 AM
Administrator Denise 376 posts Jul 27, 2006 2:59 PM	Patty, Check our "What's New"? section of site I have added a new "Photo Album" for the Tampico Memorial Cemetery. I have posted several photos of Alexander's grave stone. Also see the "Obits" section for copy of the news paper obit as well as its transcription. Hope this is helpful! Denise ---------- Denise McLoughlin Family History Coordinator Tampico Area Historical Society
Administrator Denise 377 posts Jul 28, 2006 5:41 AM	Patty, Here are some Iowa resources for you: Traer, Iowa http://www.traer.com/bus_dir.html Traer Public Library 531 2nd Street \| 478-2180 http://www.traerlibrary.com/ Museum Traer Historical Museum* \| 514 2nd Street \| 478-2346 http://www.traermuseum.com/ Book Store at museum http://traermuseum.tripod.com/bookstore/ ---------- Denise Family History Coordinator Tampico Area Historical Society
Dancer 2 posts Jul 03, 2008 11:06 PM	This a message for Taylor concerning Alexander Thompson and Mary Saunders. They were married in Kane county plato ctr. September 21,1893. Her parents were Fred Saunders and Adeline Shelter. I have a copy of the marriage certificate and a announcement from the paper. Please contact if need more info.
Denise 304 posts Jul 06, 2008 3:44 PM	I have passed your email on to "Taylor" and notified her of your message. Denise

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