Edmund B. Thomson (1905)

THOMPSON

Posted By: Judy Wight Branson
Date: 9/9/2004 at 14:54:12

The Winterset Madisonian
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, February 16, 1905

E. B. Thompson, one of the pioneers of this county, passed away at his home in Monroe twp. Tuesday. He moved to Madison co. in 1864 and has lived on the farm the family now occupy for many years. He leaves two children, his wife having proceeded him about 3 years ago.

The funeral was held at the home Wednesday and interment made in the Hammond cemetery.
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Transcriber's note: Transcribed as published, last name should be "Thomson" per gravestone. "Hammond" cemetery is the "Hamblin" cemetery.
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The Winterset News
Winterset, Iowa
Friday, February 17, 1905
Page 5

E. B. THOMPSON

E. B. Thompson, one of the oldest settlers in Madison county, died at his home in Monroe township Tuesday morning.

Mr. Thompson was highly respected by his neighbors and friends and had a wide circle of acquaintances. He came to Iowa in 1855 and to Madison county in 1865. The funeral was to have been held Wednesday if the weather permitted.
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The Madison County Reporter
Winterset, Iowa
Thursday, February 16, 1905
Page 2

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Mr. E. B. Thompson, an old resident of Monroe township died Tuesday at 2 a.m.
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Note: Transcribed as published, last name is "Thomson".

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