GEORGE THOMPSON

THOMPSON, VANDOWER

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THOMPSON, Geo., barber, opposite Public Square; born Nov. 28, 1832, in Nelson Co., Ky.; in 1838 he came with his parents to Rock Island, Ill.; in 1839 came to Moline, Ill.; in 1845 came to Henry Co. Ill.; in 1857 came to Fayette Co.; he owns 80 acres of land adjoining the city limits. Married Harriet A. Van Dower Dec. 24, 1868; she was born in 1834 in Ohio; have six children - George H., James, Emma, Luther J., Ida M. and Clara M.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - West Union Twp.
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