Charles Thompson

THOMPSON, WALKER, SEAY, JOHNSON

Posted By: Judy Kelley, volunteer (email)
Date: 7/22/2010 at 17:17:52

Source: LCHS scrapbook, newspaper clipping with handwritten date of Jan. 18, 1915

FARM LOSS WORRIES COLORED MAN; DIES

CHARLES THOMPSON PASSES AWAY AT MT. PLEASANT.

Grief Over Loss of Farm Leads to Illness Which Preceded Death of Charles Thompson.

Charles Thompson, colored, passed away yesterday at Mt. Pleasant. Through a business deal two years ago Mr. Thompson lost his farm near Wapello and since that time he has worried continously over his loss. Worry is believed by his friends to have been responsible for the illness which preceded his death.

Mr. Thompson resided for many years on his farm about three miles north of Wapello. He moved to this city with his family two years ago. He is survived by his wife and eight children The children are Wesley Thompson of Iowa City; Mrs. Floyd Walker of Chicago; Emanual, Anna, Merritt and Walter at home; Mrs. Walter Seay and Mrs. Robert Johnson of South Muscatine.

The remains will be brought to this city and taken to the home, 112 Bridgeman street. He will be buried in the Mount Hope cemetery near Wapello.