Larimore
Family:
Biographical and Genealogical Information
Biographical and
genealogical
information:
John
Andrew
Thompson (1831-1873) was born in Downpatrick,
John
A.
Thompson gave substantial assistance to his brother-in-law, T. B.
Larimore,
serving as Larimore's "next friend" and legal representative in
founding
Sources:
Unpublished genealogical research "Thomas Thompson and Mary Ann
Miller" compiled 2005 by Thompson descendent Chris Hanlin and A
Family
Named Gresham, copyright 1977 by
Lauderdale Times, March 19, 1872, p. 3.
From the
The remains of John A. Thompson, Esq., was [sic] followed to the grave by three societies; the Mas[o]ns, the Odd Fellows, and the Bar.
From the
A large number of persons attended the funeral of the late lamented John A. Thompson, Esq. We omit any editorial comments, on the sad event of his death, as we will publish, no doubt, next week, obituary notices from the societies with which he was connected, from the bar.
From the
At
a
meeting of the members of the
On motion, Hon. W. B. Wood, T. L. Chisholm, Esq., and Geo. P. Jones, Esq., were appointed a committee to draft suitable resolutions ex[pres]sive of the feelings of the members of the bar, at the death of John A. Thompson, Esq., late Clerk of Circuit Court of Lauderdale county.
On motion, E. A. O'Neal, Esq., chairman of this meeting was requested to present these resolutions at the next term of the Circuit Court.
Resolved, That this bar attend the funeral of John A. Thompson, Esq., in a body.
E. A. O'NEAL, Ch'm.
R. T. Simpson, Secr'y.
From the
JOHN A. THOMPSON.
Resolutions of the Bar of Florence.
At a meeting of the Bar of Florence on the occasion of the death of John A. Thompson, late Clerk of the Circuit Court, the Hon. W. B. Wood, Col. T. L. Chisholm, and Geo. P. Jones, Esq., were appointed to draft suitable resolutions in reference to the deceased. In the performance of that duty we desire, first of all, to recognize the fiat of the all-wise and unerring Judge of all the earth, as being rendered in wisdom and justice, however inscrutable to our minds and comprehension. We know that he will do right because "justice and judgment are the habitation of His throne."
2d. We bear one testimony to the high official character of Mr. Thompson with sincere pleasure. He wasa [sic] model clerk, faithfully discharging all duties.
3d. In his special intercourse he was agreeable and pleasant. He became popular with the people as well for his strict attention to the duties of his office as for the plesant manner in which he performed them.
4th. We tender to his bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy and condolence, in their sad breavement.
5th. Resolved, That the secretary forward a copy of these resolutions to the widow, and that the chairman of this meeting present them to the Court at the next term, with the request that they be spread on the minutes.
W. B. WOOD,
T. L. CHISHOLM,
GEO. P. JONES,
Committee.
From "DIED," the Lauderdale News (
In this county on the 6th inst., MRS. JNO. A.. THOMPSON.
From "DIED," the
Mrs. Mary J. Thompson, relict of the late John A. Thompson, formerly Circuit Clerk of this county, died at Mars Hill, of consumption, on last Saturday night.
Before she was married she was Miss Grisholm [sic], and was born in Nov., 1832. Mrs. Thompson was a consistent member of the Christian Church, and a woman of fine mind and excellent busines capacity.
From the
Sunday, that sweet lady [Melissa Elizabeth Thompson], of Mars [Hill] [daughter] of our former countryman, the late [John A. Thompson,] Esq.] , -- breath[ed] , after a lingering ill[ness] [of] [con]sumption, leaving fond devoted sisters and oth[er] relatives, to mourn the [death] of one so good and .
Note: The original page containing this obituary was torn, resulting in the missing portions represented by blanks, above.
From the
Mrs.
John
Wesson, of our county, has lately received about $10,000, being the
amount left
her by the will of her uncle, the late John Miller, Esq., of Comber,
From the
The
late
John Miller, Esq., of
From the
We
are
pained to announce the death on Monday, of Mr. John A. Thompson, Jr.,
at his
home at Mars Hill. He was a son of our former capable Circuit
Clerk, the
late John A. Thompson, and was a young man of bright mind and excellent
attainments. He was only 21 years of age[,]
graduated in 1886, with honor, at our
From the
Died.
]Mrs.]
Sarah Wesson died at her [residence] on
From the
Died.
Mrs.
Romie A. Jones, daughter of the late John
A. Thompson and
wife of Mr. Geo. W. Jones, died at their home on
From the
Death of Mr. James P. Thompson.
Mr.
James
P. Thompson, brother of Messrs. Robt. H.
and Miller
Thompson, died at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Lettie
Gresham, at Mars Hill, on Monday last at 4:30 o'clock p-m, aged 27
years.
Mr. Thompson went to
From the
Death of Miller Thompson.
Mr. Miller C. Thompson, a well known and most worthy young citizen of our county, died at the home of his brother, Mr. Robert H. Thompson, at Mars Hill, on Saturday morning last, age 26 years. His remains were interred at Mars Hill on Saturday at 2 p. m., Elder W. H. Gresham conducting the funeral. Mr. Thompson had been in delicate health a long time with consumption, but the immediate cause of his death was heart failure. He had many friends, who will read the announcement of his death with sincere sorrow. He was a member of the Christian church and died in the faith. Peace to his ashes.
From the
GONE TO HIS REWARD.
Mr. Miller C. Thompson, aged about 26 years, died at Mars Hill a few days ago. Miller Thompson was known and highly esteemed by our entire people, and while his death was not unexpected --- as he was afflicted with that dread disease Consumption--yet when it was known that he was nomore [sic], a shadow of sorrow settled on our people, and many were the regrets expressed that one so young should be called to pass over the river of death. In addition to being afflicted with consumption, he also suffered the inconvenience of having lost the power of speech in an audable [sic] tone, only being able to converse in a whisper. May the sod rest lightly over the remains of Miller Thompson.
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