James W. THOMPSON

THOMPSON

Posted By: Sharon R Becker (email)
Date: 10/5/2011 at 21:24:55

Obituary - James W. Thompson

DeWitt Observer
DeWitt, Iowa
Friday, May 20, 1887

- James W. Thompson died in Mason City a few days ago. He was with but one exception the oldest locomotive engineer in the service in the United States, and stood first on the record in freedom from accidents. He pulled in the first train of cars that ever ran into Mason City.

Transcription by C.J.L., April of 2007