Thompson, Ed M.

THOMPSON, BACHER

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Date: 7/30/2013 at 13:15:46

ED M. THOMPSON, of the firm of J.H. Bacher & Co., dealers in drugs, medicines, books and stationery, Monticello; is a native of Lincolnshire, Eng., and was born September 1, 1846; his parents came to America when he was only 6 years of age and located in Illinois, and then came to Delaware Co., Iowa; in 1862, he came to Jones Co, and has since then lived in this county; he was engaged in the grocery trade for two years, and afterward associated with J. H. Bacher in the drug business. He was united in marriage to Miss Fannie C. Bacher, a native of Allentown, Lehigh Co., Penn., April 21. 1871; they have one daughter—Edna. G.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 652.