Lydia Charlotte (Morse) Thomson (1901)

HAMLIN, MORSE, ROGERS, THOMSON

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Date: 6/24/2007 at 14:49:25

Winterset Madisonian
Thursday, October 10, 1901
Page 6

THE COUNTY AND CITY

Mrs. Lydia Thomson, wife of E. B. Thomson, of McPherson, died at her home Sunday evening, the 6th inst. At her death Mrs. Thomson lacked one day of being 83 years old. The family were among the earliest settlers, as well as the oldest people in the southwestern part of Madison county. The census last year showed Mr. and Mrs. Thomson to be the oldest married couple in Monroe township. Further particulars have not yet been furnished to us.
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Winterset Madisonian
Thursday, October 17, 1901
Page 3

MADISON COUNTY NEWS
WHAT PEOLE ARE DOING AND SAYING
The Madisonian’s Correspondents Report the Latest Matters of Interest to the Good People of the Communities Roundabout Us. A Variety of Local News and Personal Notes and Mention

McPherson

Lydia Charlotte Morse was born in Herkimer Co., New York, October 8, 1819. At the age of 14 years moved with her parents to Marion Co., Ohio. January 21, 1901 (sic) was united in marriage to Edmund B. Thomson, In 1855 moved with her husband to John- (line at bottom of page missing) this union were born 8 children. Only 2 survive, Mahula Hamlin of Roseburg, Oregon, and Minnie E. Rogers of Monroe township. She leaves an aged husband, two daughters and many grand and great-grandchildren besides two brothers to mourn her loss, also many kind friends who so kindly aided in her last sickness and death. The family kindly thank all who extended their aid and sympathy to them in the loss of their loved one.
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Winterset Reporter – October 10, 1901
Pg 2
Local Pickups

Died, at her home in Monroe township, Mrs. Ed. B. Thompson, Sunday, Oct. 6th. She was buried Oct. 8th, at the Rhodes cemetery.

Note: Buried in the Hamblin Cemetery, marriage year should be 1841.

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