Thompson, Milo C.

THOMPSON, GAGE

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Date: 7/30/2013 at 13:16:37

MlLO C. THOMPSON, farmer, Cass Twp., Sec. 21; P.O. Anamosa; was born in Dutchess Co., N.Y., in 1813, where he lived till 18 years of age; then removed to Ontario Co., where he lived about eight years; thence to Livingston Co., where he lived three years; also lived in Genesee Co. about seven years. He was married to Ellen Gage, born in Bradford, Mass., at the time of their marriage a resident of Genesee Co.; after their marriage, Mr. Thompson removed to New Hampshire, where he lived about four years; thence to Rockford, I11.; he came to Jones Co. in June, 1855, and purchased a farm in Sec. 10; he purchased his present farm of Mr. J. S. Condit, in February, 1865; has three children—Ella (now Mrs. Frank N. Bagley), Mary (now Mrs. George Ketchum) and Sadie.

From History of Jones County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879, page 697.