SIBLING: THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, Thursday, October 3, 1901, page 4, column 4. "Mrs. R. R. Thompson returned Tuesday from Ohio, where she has been visiting relatives for several months past. The last three months Mrs. Thompson spent with a brother at Birmingham but while away visited at Oberlin and several other cities in her native state."
SPOUSE-ISSUE: Hallam Spencer Whitney, Historian John R. Whitney and Allied Branches; info sent to Mrs. Ruth Whitney living in Cambridge, Iowa; info dated 5 Sep 1956.
SIBLING: (Married name and place living in 1908 for sister) THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, Thursday, February 16, 1922, page 1. "30 YEARS AGO - Mrs. W. L. Scott of Bolder, Colo., stopped off here Tuesday for a short visit with her sister, Mrs. R. R. Thompson. She is on her return home from Scott County, where she had been to see her mother, who is quite poorly."
SPOUSE-ISSUE # 1: Iowa Historical Library, Des Moines, Iowa, JASPER COUNTY IOWA MARRIAGE RECORDS 1880-1889, published 1958, 977.76 H 7 83 m; #1052 - WHITNEY, Clayton age 21, born Ohio, parents E. H. and Mary (Hales) Whitney; DICKEY, Mary E. age 21, born Iowa, parents S. and R. J. Barker Dickey; B. F. Shetterby, Pastor.
SPOUSE-ISSUE #2: THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, Oct 1956. " MRS. JENNIE WITMER - Jennie Marilla Whitney was born January 29, 1868 in Lormaine** County, (**editorial note, probably Lorain County instead of Lormaine) Ohio, the daughter of Mary and Eli Whitney...."
SPOUSE-ISSUE #4: JASPER COUNTY, IOWA MARRIAGES; Books 4 & 5; Compiled by the Jasper County Genealogical Society; Iowa Historical Library; Des Moines; Iowa; William Whitney; age 22; of Hubbard; Iowa; farmer; Ollie C. Dickey; age 23; Book 3; Clayton Whitney; age 21; Mary E Dickey; age 21; listed as parent of William & Clayton.
SPOUSE-ISSUE # 4-DEATH: DES MOINES, the Pioneer of Municipal Progress and Reform of the Middle West, Together with the History of Polk County, Iowa, Illustrated, Volume II, Chicago, S.J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1911, page 799 & 800. "WILLIAM A. WHITNEY - William A. Whitney, .... His birth occurred in Humboldt county, Iowa, on the 7th of February, 1874, his parents being Eli H. and Mary E. (Hale) Whitney, both of whom were natives of Ohio. The father followed farming in the Buckeye state in early manhood and subsequently came to Iowa, purchasing a farm in Clayton county which he operated for one year. On the expiration of that period he disposed of the property and bought a tract of land in Webster county which he cultivated for five years and then sold. He next invested in a farm in Jasper county but remained thereon for only one year and then disposed of the place. Another farm which he purchased in the same county remained his home of eleven years. At the end of that time he sold the property and took up his abode in Saybrook, Illinois, where he conducted a hotel throughout the remainder of his life. His demise occurred in May, 1891, while his wife was called to her final rest in December, 1909......"
2ND MARRIAGE-PARENTAGE: REGISTER OF MARRIAGE; Microfilm Story #18 Iowa Historical Library, Des Moines, Iowa; R. R. Thompson, age 56 residence Maxwell, Story Co., Iowa, born Clark Co, Ohio, farmer, father Christopher Thompson, mother Mary Wintergill, married (2nd marriage for both) Mary Hales Whitney, age 50, born Lorain Co., Ohio, father Wm Hales, mother Louise/Louie Blochman, married 13 Feb 1894 in Maxwell, Story Co., Iowa.
2ND MARRIAGE: THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, Thursday, February 15, 1894, page 5. "MARRIED - At the residence of the bride, at 7 p.m., Tuesday Feb. 13, Mr. R. R. Thompson and Mrs. M. E. Whitney, Rev. A. L. Curtis officiating. Both the contracting parties are well known to this community as upright worthy citizens and are held in the highest esteem by all. The TRIBUNE joins with the host of friends in extending congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson will continue to make Maxwell their home." THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, Thursday, February 15, 1894, page 9. "The TRIBUNE acknowledges the receipt of a box of delicious wedding cake with the following note: "Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Thompson to the printers." Thanks."
DEATH: Iowa Historical library Des Moines, Iowa THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE December 16, 1909, page 4: "SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. THOMPSON - The sudden death of Mrs. Mary Thompson came as s great shock to her many friends in this community. Mrs. Thompson had not been in very good health for some time, but was able to be out and attend to her household duties. On Sunday she was taken quite sick and grew rapidly worse until death claimed her. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 p. m. at the Methodist Church."
BIRTH-1ST MARRIAGE-ISSUE-2ND MARRIAGE-DEATH-BURIAL: Iowa Historical library Des Moines, Iowa, THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE December 23, 1909: "OBITUARY - MRS. MARY THOMPSON The death of Mrs. Mary Thompson occurred at her home in this city Tuesday, December 14th. Mrs. Thompson has not had the best of health for sometime but her last illness was of short duration and her death was a shock to most of her friends. The funeral services were held, Friday afternoon at the M. E. church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. G. Hicks, assisted by Rev. Ilsley, of the Presbyterian church. Interment was in the Maxwell cemetery. Mary Elizabeth Hale was born in Henrietta, Lorain county, Ohio, September 24, 1844. At the age of eighteen she was married to Ely Hamble (Hannible) Whitney and later the couple came to this county, residing on a farm. Of this union seven children were born, one of whom died in infancy and one, Clayton, passed away at the age of thirty-eight. The children living are Mrs. Jennie Witmer, of this city; Mrs. Cora Gagle, of Colfax; Allen Whitney of this place; Roy Whitney of Highmore, S. D., and Edwin Whitney of Canton, MI. Mr. Whitney died May 20 1891, and soon after the family moved to this city where the deceased has made her home since. On February 13, 1894, she was married to R. R. Thompson, whose death occurred June 24, 1904. Mrs. Thompson, then Mary Hale, was converted at the age of fourteen, and united with the Baptist church. On January 4, 1893, she united with the Methodist church of Maxwell and remained an active and faithful member until she was transferred to the church above. She was of a cheerful dispoistion and carried sunshine and good cheer with her wherever she went. She will be greatly missed in the church she loved, the community in which she had so long resided and in the home where she was loved by all. Of her it may be said, "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord; they rest from their labors and their works do follow them." Besides the children mentioned above there are left to mourn her loss four brothers and two sisters". CARD OF THANKS To hose who have been with us in our bereavement in the death of our mother, Mrs. Mary Thompson, and by their words and kindly acts have tried to lessen our sorrow we extend our sincere thanks - The children."
BIRTH-DEATH-BURIAL: Iowa Historical Library Des Moines, Iowa VOL. IX GRAVE MARKER INSCRIPTIONS INDIAN CREEK TOWNSHIP, INC. CITY OF MAXWELL STORY COUNTY, IOWA PAGES 447-528: page 468, row 6 #11, Mary E. THOMPSON Sept 24 1844 - Dec 14 1909.
LAND DEED: State of Iowa; County of Story; filed 31 Jul, 1895; recorded book x on p. 46 of Town Lots; L. Tipton & D. J. Tipton to Mary E. Thompson; 800 dollars; lot 8 and the south 1/2 of lot 7 in the block C in the B & M addition in the town of Maxwell, Story Co., Iowa.
LAND DEED: State of Iowa; County of Story; filed 9 Nov, 1906; recorded Book 34; p. 135; Lot 8 and s 1/2 of lot 7 in block "C" in B & M's addition in the town of Maxwell; sold by Mary E. (Hale) Whitney Thompson to Mary E. (Dickey) Whitney; 800 dollars.
1850 FEDERAL CENSUS: Ohio, Lorain County, Destrict No. 93 Township, Henrietta, Enumerated on the 27th day of Sept, 1850, Page 333, Line 14, Dwelling - 1359, Family - 1376. Name - HALES, Mary, Age - 6, Sex - F, Color - W, Occupation - blank, Birthplace - England, Attended school within the year - checked. Other household members - William 46, Lara 33, Lucy 14, Harrett 12, Lewis 10, Simeon 8, and Ansel 4. Also living in household - John CHANDLER 25, birthplace England.
1860 FEDERAL CENSUS, Ohio, Lorain County, Henrietta, enumerated on the 10th day of June 1860, Page 35, Line 2, Dwelling - 250, Family - 251. Name - HALES, Mary, Age - 15, Sex - F, color - blank, Occupation - blank, Birthplace - Ohio, Attended school within the year - checked. Other members of the household - Wm. 56, Laura 43, Simeon 17, Ansel 13, Ellen 10, Burton 7, Sena 5, Sarah 3, Etta 10/12.
1870 FEDERAL CENSUS: Iowa, Clayton County, Lodomillo Township, Post Office - Strawberry Point, page 328, 6th day of June 1870, WHITNEY, Mary E., age 25, sex - female, color - white, occupation - keeping house, birthplace - Ohio, Father foreign born, living in household of Eli H. with children Erwin C., and Jennie.
1880 FEDERAL CENSUS: Iowa, Jasper County, Independence Township, page 12 D, WHITNEY, Mary, relationship to head of household - wife, marital status - married, gender - female, race - white, age - 35, birthplace - Ohio, occupation - keeping house, father's birthplace - England, mother's birthplace - Ohio. Spouse - E. H., children listed this census - Clayton, Jennie, Cora, Allen, Leroy and Edwin.
1900 FEDERAL CENSUS: Iowa, Story County, Indian Creek Township, Maxwell, 6th day of June, 1900, sheet 5B, line # 51, dwelling - 120, family - 120, Thompson, Mary E., relationship to head of household - wife, race - white, gender - female, birth month - Sept, birth year - 1841, age - 58, marital status - married, # years married - 7, # children - 6, # children living - 6, birthplace - Ohio, father's birthplace - England, mother's birthplace - Ohio, able to read, right and speak English - yes. Husband listed as Richard R. Thompson.
HISTORICAL NOTES:
THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, January 14, 1897, page 5, column 3. "JOINT PUBLIC INSTALLATION. - On last Saturday evening occurred one of the pleasantest events that has transpired for some time in F. A. R. circles, the occasion being a joint public installation of the post and W. R. C. After the guests were assembled, the ladies took charge and installed as follows: Mrs. L. Bartlett, Pres.; Julia Shope, S. V. P.; Eliza Beltz, J. V. P.; Kate Brown, Chap.; Maggie Veneman, Treas.; Lou Coggshall, Sec.; Eva Riddle, Con.; Sue Bruner, G.; Delphy Randlett, A. C.; Mary Thompson, A. G. Mrs. Samuel Flickinger acted as installing officer, and ably performed her duty. When the ladies had completed their work, Jesse Bowen took charge as installing officer for the post, and inducted the following into office: J. R. Wood, Com.; Wm. Starr, S.V.; Thos., Stilwell, J. V.; Peter Brown, O. D.; George Hardenbrook, Q. M.; John Doty, Chap.; L. Bartlett, Surg.; O. riddle, O. G.; Jesse Bowen, Adjt.; Geo. Bruner, Qr. S.; Wm. Veneman, S. M. J. R. Wood then made some interesting remarks. In a forcible manner he referred to the fact that each year their ranks were growing thinner, the hair was getting whiter, and the step more feeble. He also called to mind the fact that next March the post will be 12 years old. A lap supper was then served to which all did ample justice, and recounted tales of yore. In the whole it was a very enjoyable evening, and Mr. Thompson thinks he can attend the corps now at any time he desires, as his wife is outside guard, and he knows he can pass her without a countersign."
Iowa Historical Library Des Moines, Iowa THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE Thursday October 7, 1909, page 5 "Mrs. Mary Thompson entertained several of her grandchildren last Sunday and a very pleasant day was spent. The guests were Mrs. Grace Morgan, of Colfax; Bert Whitney and wife, Hazel and Vera Witmer."
THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, May 31, 1934, page 1, column 3. "LOOKING BACKWARD - FORTY YEARS AGO - Items from the MAXWELL TRIBUNE of May 31, 1894. - Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Thompson departed Tuesday on an extended tour through Colorado. They will visit W. L. Scott at Boulder, and Mr. Thompson's son, William at Sunset. They expect to visit all the interesting parts of the state and probably the fair at San Francisco, Calif., before returning home."
SPOUSE-ISSUE: Hallam Spencer Whitney, Historian John R. Whitney and Allied Branches; info sent to Mrs. Ruth Whitney living in Cambridge, Iowa; info dated 5 Sep 1956.
SIBLING: (Married name and place living in 1908 for sister) THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, Thursday, February 16, 1922, page 1. "30 YEARS AGO - Mrs. W. L. Scott of Bolder, Colo., stopped off here Tuesday for a short visit with her sister, Mrs. R. R. Thompson. She is on her return home from Scott County, where she had been to see her mother, who is quite poorly."
SPOUSE-ISSUE # 1: Iowa Historical Library, Des Moines, Iowa, JASPER COUNTY IOWA MARRIAGE RECORDS 1880-1889, published 1958, 977.76 H 7 83 m; #1052 - WHITNEY, Clayton age 21, born Ohio, parents E. H. and Mary (Hales) Whitney; DICKEY, Mary E. age 21, born Iowa, parents S. and R. J. Barker Dickey; B. F. Shetterby, Pastor.
SPOUSE-ISSUE #2: THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, Oct 1956. " MRS. JENNIE WITMER - Jennie Marilla Whitney was born January 29, 1868 in Lormaine** County, (**editorial note, probably Lorain County instead of Lormaine) Ohio, the daughter of Mary and Eli Whitney...."
SPOUSE-ISSUE #4: JASPER COUNTY, IOWA MARRIAGES; Books 4 & 5; Compiled by the Jasper County Genealogical Society; Iowa Historical Library; Des Moines; Iowa; William Whitney; age 22; of Hubbard; Iowa; farmer; Ollie C. Dickey; age 23; Book 3; Clayton Whitney; age 21; Mary E Dickey; age 21; listed as parent of William & Clayton.
SPOUSE-ISSUE # 4-DEATH: DES MOINES, the Pioneer of Municipal Progress and Reform of the Middle West, Together with the History of Polk County, Iowa, Illustrated, Volume II, Chicago, S.J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1911, page 799 & 800. "WILLIAM A. WHITNEY - William A. Whitney, .... His birth occurred in Humboldt county, Iowa, on the 7th of February, 1874, his parents being Eli H. and Mary E. (Hale) Whitney, both of whom were natives of Ohio. The father followed farming in the Buckeye state in early manhood and subsequently came to Iowa, purchasing a farm in Clayton county which he operated for one year. On the expiration of that period he disposed of the property and bought a tract of land in Webster county which he cultivated for five years and then sold. He next invested in a farm in Jasper county but remained thereon for only one year and then disposed of the place. Another farm which he purchased in the same county remained his home of eleven years. At the end of that time he sold the property and took up his abode in Saybrook, Illinois, where he conducted a hotel throughout the remainder of his life. His demise occurred in May, 1891, while his wife was called to her final rest in December, 1909......"
2ND MARRIAGE-PARENTAGE: REGISTER OF MARRIAGE; Microfilm Story #18 Iowa Historical Library, Des Moines, Iowa; R. R. Thompson, age 56 residence Maxwell, Story Co., Iowa, born Clark Co, Ohio, farmer, father Christopher Thompson, mother Mary Wintergill, married (2nd marriage for both) Mary Hales Whitney, age 50, born Lorain Co., Ohio, father Wm Hales, mother Louise/Louie Blochman, married 13 Feb 1894 in Maxwell, Story Co., Iowa.
2ND MARRIAGE: THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, Thursday, February 15, 1894, page 5. "MARRIED - At the residence of the bride, at 7 p.m., Tuesday Feb. 13, Mr. R. R. Thompson and Mrs. M. E. Whitney, Rev. A. L. Curtis officiating. Both the contracting parties are well known to this community as upright worthy citizens and are held in the highest esteem by all. The TRIBUNE joins with the host of friends in extending congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson will continue to make Maxwell their home." THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, Thursday, February 15, 1894, page 9. "The TRIBUNE acknowledges the receipt of a box of delicious wedding cake with the following note: "Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Thompson to the printers." Thanks."
DEATH: Iowa Historical library Des Moines, Iowa THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE December 16, 1909, page 4: "SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. THOMPSON - The sudden death of Mrs. Mary Thompson came as s great shock to her many friends in this community. Mrs. Thompson had not been in very good health for some time, but was able to be out and attend to her household duties. On Sunday she was taken quite sick and grew rapidly worse until death claimed her. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 p. m. at the Methodist Church."
BIRTH-1ST MARRIAGE-ISSUE-2ND MARRIAGE-DEATH-BURIAL: Iowa Historical library Des Moines, Iowa, THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE December 23, 1909: "OBITUARY - MRS. MARY THOMPSON The death of Mrs. Mary Thompson occurred at her home in this city Tuesday, December 14th. Mrs. Thompson has not had the best of health for sometime but her last illness was of short duration and her death was a shock to most of her friends. The funeral services were held, Friday afternoon at the M. E. church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. G. Hicks, assisted by Rev. Ilsley, of the Presbyterian church. Interment was in the Maxwell cemetery. Mary Elizabeth Hale was born in Henrietta, Lorain county, Ohio, September 24, 1844. At the age of eighteen she was married to Ely Hamble (Hannible) Whitney and later the couple came to this county, residing on a farm. Of this union seven children were born, one of whom died in infancy and one, Clayton, passed away at the age of thirty-eight. The children living are Mrs. Jennie Witmer, of this city; Mrs. Cora Gagle, of Colfax; Allen Whitney of this place; Roy Whitney of Highmore, S. D., and Edwin Whitney of Canton, MI. Mr. Whitney died May 20 1891, and soon after the family moved to this city where the deceased has made her home since. On February 13, 1894, she was married to R. R. Thompson, whose death occurred June 24, 1904. Mrs. Thompson, then Mary Hale, was converted at the age of fourteen, and united with the Baptist church. On January 4, 1893, she united with the Methodist church of Maxwell and remained an active and faithful member until she was transferred to the church above. She was of a cheerful dispoistion and carried sunshine and good cheer with her wherever she went. She will be greatly missed in the church she loved, the community in which she had so long resided and in the home where she was loved by all. Of her it may be said, "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord; they rest from their labors and their works do follow them." Besides the children mentioned above there are left to mourn her loss four brothers and two sisters". CARD OF THANKS To hose who have been with us in our bereavement in the death of our mother, Mrs. Mary Thompson, and by their words and kindly acts have tried to lessen our sorrow we extend our sincere thanks - The children."
BIRTH-DEATH-BURIAL: Iowa Historical Library Des Moines, Iowa VOL. IX GRAVE MARKER INSCRIPTIONS INDIAN CREEK TOWNSHIP, INC. CITY OF MAXWELL STORY COUNTY, IOWA PAGES 447-528: page 468, row 6 #11, Mary E. THOMPSON Sept 24 1844 - Dec 14 1909.
LAND DEED: State of Iowa; County of Story; filed 31 Jul, 1895; recorded book x on p. 46 of Town Lots; L. Tipton & D. J. Tipton to Mary E. Thompson; 800 dollars; lot 8 and the south 1/2 of lot 7 in the block C in the B & M addition in the town of Maxwell, Story Co., Iowa.
LAND DEED: State of Iowa; County of Story; filed 9 Nov, 1906; recorded Book 34; p. 135; Lot 8 and s 1/2 of lot 7 in block "C" in B & M's addition in the town of Maxwell; sold by Mary E. (Hale) Whitney Thompson to Mary E. (Dickey) Whitney; 800 dollars.
1850 FEDERAL CENSUS: Ohio, Lorain County, Destrict No. 93 Township, Henrietta, Enumerated on the 27th day of Sept, 1850, Page 333, Line 14, Dwelling - 1359, Family - 1376. Name - HALES, Mary, Age - 6, Sex - F, Color - W, Occupation - blank, Birthplace - England, Attended school within the year - checked. Other household members - William 46, Lara 33, Lucy 14, Harrett 12, Lewis 10, Simeon 8, and Ansel 4. Also living in household - John CHANDLER 25, birthplace England.
1860 FEDERAL CENSUS, Ohio, Lorain County, Henrietta, enumerated on the 10th day of June 1860, Page 35, Line 2, Dwelling - 250, Family - 251. Name - HALES, Mary, Age - 15, Sex - F, color - blank, Occupation - blank, Birthplace - Ohio, Attended school within the year - checked. Other members of the household - Wm. 56, Laura 43, Simeon 17, Ansel 13, Ellen 10, Burton 7, Sena 5, Sarah 3, Etta 10/12.
1870 FEDERAL CENSUS: Iowa, Clayton County, Lodomillo Township, Post Office - Strawberry Point, page 328, 6th day of June 1870, WHITNEY, Mary E., age 25, sex - female, color - white, occupation - keeping house, birthplace - Ohio, Father foreign born, living in household of Eli H. with children Erwin C., and Jennie.
1880 FEDERAL CENSUS: Iowa, Jasper County, Independence Township, page 12 D, WHITNEY, Mary, relationship to head of household - wife, marital status - married, gender - female, race - white, age - 35, birthplace - Ohio, occupation - keeping house, father's birthplace - England, mother's birthplace - Ohio. Spouse - E. H., children listed this census - Clayton, Jennie, Cora, Allen, Leroy and Edwin.
1900 FEDERAL CENSUS: Iowa, Story County, Indian Creek Township, Maxwell, 6th day of June, 1900, sheet 5B, line # 51, dwelling - 120, family - 120, Thompson, Mary E., relationship to head of household - wife, race - white, gender - female, birth month - Sept, birth year - 1841, age - 58, marital status - married, # years married - 7, # children - 6, # children living - 6, birthplace - Ohio, father's birthplace - England, mother's birthplace - Ohio, able to read, right and speak English - yes. Husband listed as Richard R. Thompson.
HISTORICAL NOTES:
THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, January 14, 1897, page 5, column 3. "JOINT PUBLIC INSTALLATION. - On last Saturday evening occurred one of the pleasantest events that has transpired for some time in F. A. R. circles, the occasion being a joint public installation of the post and W. R. C. After the guests were assembled, the ladies took charge and installed as follows: Mrs. L. Bartlett, Pres.; Julia Shope, S. V. P.; Eliza Beltz, J. V. P.; Kate Brown, Chap.; Maggie Veneman, Treas.; Lou Coggshall, Sec.; Eva Riddle, Con.; Sue Bruner, G.; Delphy Randlett, A. C.; Mary Thompson, A. G. Mrs. Samuel Flickinger acted as installing officer, and ably performed her duty. When the ladies had completed their work, Jesse Bowen took charge as installing officer for the post, and inducted the following into office: J. R. Wood, Com.; Wm. Starr, S.V.; Thos., Stilwell, J. V.; Peter Brown, O. D.; George Hardenbrook, Q. M.; John Doty, Chap.; L. Bartlett, Surg.; O. riddle, O. G.; Jesse Bowen, Adjt.; Geo. Bruner, Qr. S.; Wm. Veneman, S. M. J. R. Wood then made some interesting remarks. In a forcible manner he referred to the fact that each year their ranks were growing thinner, the hair was getting whiter, and the step more feeble. He also called to mind the fact that next March the post will be 12 years old. A lap supper was then served to which all did ample justice, and recounted tales of yore. In the whole it was a very enjoyable evening, and Mr. Thompson thinks he can attend the corps now at any time he desires, as his wife is outside guard, and he knows he can pass her without a countersign."
Iowa Historical Library Des Moines, Iowa THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE Thursday October 7, 1909, page 5 "Mrs. Mary Thompson entertained several of her grandchildren last Sunday and a very pleasant day was spent. The guests were Mrs. Grace Morgan, of Colfax; Bert Whitney and wife, Hazel and Vera Witmer."
THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, May 31, 1934, page 1, column 3. "LOOKING BACKWARD - FORTY YEARS AGO - Items from the MAXWELL TRIBUNE of May 31, 1894. - Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Thompson departed Tuesday on an extended tour through Colorado. They will visit W. L. Scott at Boulder, and Mr. Thompson's son, William at Sunset. They expect to visit all the interesting parts of the state and probably the fair at San Francisco, Calif., before returning home."
SIBLING: THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, Thursday, October 3, 1901, page 4, column 4. "Mrs. R. R. Thompson returned Tuesday from Ohio, where she has been visiting relatives for several months past. The last three months Mrs. Thompson spent with a brother at Birmingham but while away visited at Oberlin and several other cities in her native state."
SPOUSE-ISSUE: Hallam Spencer Whitney, Historian John R. Whitney and Allied Branches; info sent to Mrs. Ruth Whitney living in Cambridge, Iowa; info dated 5 Sep 1956.
SIBLING: (Married name and place living in 1908 for sister) THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, Thursday, February 16, 1922, page 1. "30 YEARS AGO - Mrs. W. L. Scott of Bolder, Colo., stopped off here Tuesday for a short visit with her sister, Mrs. R. R. Thompson. She is on her return home from Scott County, where she had been to see her mother, who is quite poorly."
SPOUSE-ISSUE # 1: Iowa Historical Library, Des Moines, Iowa, JASPER COUNTY IOWA MARRIAGE RECORDS 1880-1889, published 1958, 977.76 H 7 83 m; #1052 - WHITNEY, Clayton age 21, born Ohio, parents E. H. and Mary (Hales) Whitney; DICKEY, Mary E. age 21, born Iowa, parents S. and R. J. Barker Dickey; B. F. Shetterby, Pastor.
SPOUSE-ISSUE #2: THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, Oct 1956. " MRS. JENNIE WITMER - Jennie Marilla Whitney was born January 29, 1868 in Lormaine** County, (**editorial note, probably Lorain County instead of Lormaine) Ohio, the daughter of Mary and Eli Whitney...."
SPOUSE-ISSUE #4: JASPER COUNTY, IOWA MARRIAGES; Books 4 & 5; Compiled by the Jasper County Genealogical Society; Iowa Historical Library; Des Moines; Iowa; William Whitney; age 22; of Hubbard; Iowa; farmer; Ollie C. Dickey; age 23; Book 3; Clayton Whitney; age 21; Mary E Dickey; age 21; listed as parent of William & Clayton.
SPOUSE-ISSUE # 4-DEATH: DES MOINES, the Pioneer of Municipal Progress and Reform of the Middle West, Together with the History of Polk County, Iowa, Illustrated, Volume II, Chicago, S.J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1911, page 799 & 800. "WILLIAM A. WHITNEY - William A. Whitney, .... His birth occurred in Humboldt county, Iowa, on the 7th of February, 1874, his parents being Eli H. and Mary E. (Hale) Whitney, both of whom were natives of Ohio. The father followed farming in the Buckeye state in early manhood and subsequently came to Iowa, purchasing a farm in Clayton county which he operated for one year. On the expiration of that period he disposed of the property and bought a tract of land in Webster county which he cultivated for five years and then sold. He next invested in a farm in Jasper county but remained thereon for only one year and then disposed of the place. Another farm which he purchased in the same county remained his home of eleven years. At the end of that time he sold the property and took up his abode in Saybrook, Illinois, where he conducted a hotel throughout the remainder of his life. His demise occurred in May, 1891, while his wife was called to her final rest in December, 1909......"
2ND MARRIAGE-PARENTAGE: REGISTER OF MARRIAGE; Microfilm Story #18 Iowa Historical Library, Des Moines, Iowa; R. R. Thompson, age 56 residence Maxwell, Story Co., Iowa, born Clark Co, Ohio, farmer, father Christopher Thompson, mother Mary Wintergill, married (2nd marriage for both) Mary Hales Whitney, age 50, born Lorain Co., Ohio, father Wm Hales, mother Louise/Louie Blochman, married 13 Feb 1894 in Maxwell, Story Co., Iowa.
2ND MARRIAGE: THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, Thursday, February 15, 1894, page 5. "MARRIED - At the residence of the bride, at 7 p.m., Tuesday Feb. 13, Mr. R. R. Thompson and Mrs. M. E. Whitney, Rev. A. L. Curtis officiating. Both the contracting parties are well known to this community as upright worthy citizens and are held in the highest esteem by all. The TRIBUNE joins with the host of friends in extending congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson will continue to make Maxwell their home." THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, Thursday, February 15, 1894, page 9. "The TRIBUNE acknowledges the receipt of a box of delicious wedding cake with the following note: "Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Thompson to the printers." Thanks."
DEATH: Iowa Historical library Des Moines, Iowa THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE December 16, 1909, page 4: "SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. THOMPSON - The sudden death of Mrs. Mary Thompson came as s great shock to her many friends in this community. Mrs. Thompson had not been in very good health for some time, but was able to be out and attend to her household duties. On Sunday she was taken quite sick and grew rapidly worse until death claimed her. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 p. m. at the Methodist Church."
BIRTH-1ST MARRIAGE-ISSUE-2ND MARRIAGE-DEATH-BURIAL: Iowa Historical library Des Moines, Iowa, THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE December 23, 1909: "OBITUARY - MRS. MARY THOMPSON The death of Mrs. Mary Thompson occurred at her home in this city Tuesday, December 14th. Mrs. Thompson has not had the best of health for sometime but her last illness was of short duration and her death was a shock to most of her friends. The funeral services were held, Friday afternoon at the M. E. church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. G. Hicks, assisted by Rev. Ilsley, of the Presbyterian church. Interment was in the Maxwell cemetery. Mary Elizabeth Hale was born in Henrietta, Lorain county, Ohio, September 24, 1844. At the age of eighteen she was married to Ely Hamble (Hannible) Whitney and later the couple came to this county, residing on a farm. Of this union seven children were born, one of whom died in infancy and one, Clayton, passed away at the age of thirty-eight. The children living are Mrs. Jennie Witmer, of this city; Mrs. Cora Gagle, of Colfax; Allen Whitney of this place; Roy Whitney of Highmore, S. D., and Edwin Whitney of Canton, MI. Mr. Whitney died May 20 1891, and soon after the family moved to this city where the deceased has made her home since. On February 13, 1894, she was married to R. R. Thompson, whose death occurred June 24, 1904. Mrs. Thompson, then Mary Hale, was converted at the age of fourteen, and united with the Baptist church. On January 4, 1893, she united with the Methodist church of Maxwell and remained an active and faithful member until she was transferred to the church above. She was of a cheerful dispoistion and carried sunshine and good cheer with her wherever she went. She will be greatly missed in the church she loved, the community in which she had so long resided and in the home where she was loved by all. Of her it may be said, "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord; they rest from their labors and their works do follow them." Besides the children mentioned above there are left to mourn her loss four brothers and two sisters". CARD OF THANKS To hose who have been with us in our bereavement in the death of our mother, Mrs. Mary Thompson, and by their words and kindly acts have tried to lessen our sorrow we extend our sincere thanks - The children."
BIRTH-DEATH-BURIAL: Iowa Historical Library Des Moines, Iowa VOL. IX GRAVE MARKER INSCRIPTIONS INDIAN CREEK TOWNSHIP, INC. CITY OF MAXWELL STORY COUNTY, IOWA PAGES 447-528: page 468, row 6 #11, Mary E. THOMPSON Sept 24 1844 - Dec 14 1909.
LAND DEED: State of Iowa; County of Story; filed 31 Jul, 1895; recorded book x on p. 46 of Town Lots; L. Tipton & D. J. Tipton to Mary E. Thompson; 800 dollars; lot 8 and the south 1/2 of lot 7 in the block C in the B & M addition in the town of Maxwell, Story Co., Iowa.
LAND DEED: State of Iowa; County of Story; filed 9 Nov, 1906; recorded Book 34; p. 135; Lot 8 and s 1/2 of lot 7 in block "C" in B & M's addition in the town of Maxwell; sold by Mary E. (Hale) Whitney Thompson to Mary E. (Dickey) Whitney; 800 dollars.
1850 FEDERAL CENSUS: Ohio, Lorain County, Destrict No. 93 Township, Henrietta, Enumerated on the 27th day of Sept, 1850, Page 333, Line 14, Dwelling - 1359, Family - 1376. Name - HALES, Mary, Age - 6, Sex - F, Color - W, Occupation - blank, Birthplace - England, Attended school within the year - checked. Other household members - William 46, Lara 33, Lucy 14, Harrett 12, Lewis 10, Simeon 8, and Ansel 4. Also living in household - John CHANDLER 25, birthplace England.
1860 FEDERAL CENSUS, Ohio, Lorain County, Henrietta, enumerated on the 10th day of June 1860, Page 35, Line 2, Dwelling - 250, Family - 251. Name - HALES, Mary, Age - 15, Sex - F, color - blank, Occupation - blank, Birthplace - Ohio, Attended school within the year - checked. Other members of the household - Wm. 56, Laura 43, Simeon 17, Ansel 13, Ellen 10, Burton 7, Sena 5, Sarah 3, Etta 10/12.
1870 FEDERAL CENSUS: Iowa, Clayton County, Lodomillo Township, Post Office - Strawberry Point, page 328, 6th day of June 1870, WHITNEY, Mary E., age 25, sex - female, color - white, occupation - keeping house, birthplace - Ohio, Father foreign born, living in household of Eli H. with children Erwin C., and Jennie.
1880 FEDERAL CENSUS: Iowa, Jasper County, Independence Township, page 12 D, WHITNEY, Mary, relationship to head of household - wife, marital status - married, gender - female, race - white, age - 35, birthplace - Ohio, occupation - keeping house, father's birthplace - England, mother's birthplace - Ohio. Spouse - E. H., children listed this census - Clayton, Jennie, Cora, Allen, Leroy and Edwin.
1900 FEDERAL CENSUS: Iowa, Story County, Indian Creek Township, Maxwell, 6th day of June, 1900, sheet 5B, line # 51, dwelling - 120, family - 120, Thompson, Mary E., relationship to head of household - wife, race - white, gender - female, birth month - Sept, birth year - 1841, age - 58, marital status - married, # years married - 7, # children - 6, # children living - 6, birthplace - Ohio, father's birthplace - England, mother's birthplace - Ohio, able to read, right and speak English - yes. Husband listed as Richard R. Thompson.
HISTORICAL NOTES:
THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, January 14, 1897, page 5, column 3. "JOINT PUBLIC INSTALLATION. - On last Saturday evening occurred one of the pleasantest events that has transpired for some time in F. A. R. circles, the occasion being a joint public installation of the post and W. R. C. After the guests were assembled, the ladies took charge and installed as follows: Mrs. L. Bartlett, Pres.; Julia Shope, S. V. P.; Eliza Beltz, J. V. P.; Kate Brown, Chap.; Maggie Veneman, Treas.; Lou Coggshall, Sec.; Eva Riddle, Con.; Sue Bruner, G.; Delphy Randlett, A. C.; Mary Thompson, A. G. Mrs. Samuel Flickinger acted as installing officer, and ably performed her duty. When the ladies had completed their work, Jesse Bowen took charge as installing officer for the post, and inducted the following into office: J. R. Wood, Com.; Wm. Starr, S.V.; Thos., Stilwell, J. V.; Peter Brown, O. D.; George Hardenbrook, Q. M.; John Doty, Chap.; L. Bartlett, Surg.; O. riddle, O. G.; Jesse Bowen, Adjt.; Geo. Bruner, Qr. S.; Wm. Veneman, S. M. J. R. Wood then made some interesting remarks. In a forcible manner he referred to the fact that each year their ranks were growing thinner, the hair was getting whiter, and the step more feeble. He also called to mind the fact that next March the post will be 12 years old. A lap supper was then served to which all did ample justice, and recounted tales of yore. In the whole it was a very enjoyable evening, and Mr. Thompson thinks he can attend the corps now at any time he desires, as his wife is outside guard, and he knows he can pass her without a countersign."
Iowa Historical Library Des Moines, Iowa THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE Thursday October 7, 1909, page 5 "Mrs. Mary Thompson entertained several of her grandchildren last Sunday and a very pleasant day was spent. The guests were Mrs. Grace Morgan, of Colfax; Bert Whitney and wife, Hazel and Vera Witmer."
THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, May 31, 1934, page 1, column 3. "LOOKING BACKWARD - FORTY YEARS AGO - Items from the MAXWELL TRIBUNE of May 31, 1894. - Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Thompson departed Tuesday on an extended tour through Colorado. They will visit W. L. Scott at Boulder, and Mr. Thompson's son, William at Sunset. They expect to visit all the interesting parts of the state and probably the fair at San Francisco, Calif., before returning home."
SPOUSE-ISSUE: Hallam Spencer Whitney, Historian John R. Whitney and Allied Branches; info sent to Mrs. Ruth Whitney living in Cambridge, Iowa; info dated 5 Sep 1956.
SIBLING: (Married name and place living in 1908 for sister) THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, Thursday, February 16, 1922, page 1. "30 YEARS AGO - Mrs. W. L. Scott of Bolder, Colo., stopped off here Tuesday for a short visit with her sister, Mrs. R. R. Thompson. She is on her return home from Scott County, where she had been to see her mother, who is quite poorly."
SPOUSE-ISSUE # 1: Iowa Historical Library, Des Moines, Iowa, JASPER COUNTY IOWA MARRIAGE RECORDS 1880-1889, published 1958, 977.76 H 7 83 m; #1052 - WHITNEY, Clayton age 21, born Ohio, parents E. H. and Mary (Hales) Whitney; DICKEY, Mary E. age 21, born Iowa, parents S. and R. J. Barker Dickey; B. F. Shetterby, Pastor.
SPOUSE-ISSUE #2: THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, Oct 1956. " MRS. JENNIE WITMER - Jennie Marilla Whitney was born January 29, 1868 in Lormaine** County, (**editorial note, probably Lorain County instead of Lormaine) Ohio, the daughter of Mary and Eli Whitney...."
SPOUSE-ISSUE #4: JASPER COUNTY, IOWA MARRIAGES; Books 4 & 5; Compiled by the Jasper County Genealogical Society; Iowa Historical Library; Des Moines; Iowa; William Whitney; age 22; of Hubbard; Iowa; farmer; Ollie C. Dickey; age 23; Book 3; Clayton Whitney; age 21; Mary E Dickey; age 21; listed as parent of William & Clayton.
SPOUSE-ISSUE # 4-DEATH: DES MOINES, the Pioneer of Municipal Progress and Reform of the Middle West, Together with the History of Polk County, Iowa, Illustrated, Volume II, Chicago, S.J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1911, page 799 & 800. "WILLIAM A. WHITNEY - William A. Whitney, .... His birth occurred in Humboldt county, Iowa, on the 7th of February, 1874, his parents being Eli H. and Mary E. (Hale) Whitney, both of whom were natives of Ohio. The father followed farming in the Buckeye state in early manhood and subsequently came to Iowa, purchasing a farm in Clayton county which he operated for one year. On the expiration of that period he disposed of the property and bought a tract of land in Webster county which he cultivated for five years and then sold. He next invested in a farm in Jasper county but remained thereon for only one year and then disposed of the place. Another farm which he purchased in the same county remained his home of eleven years. At the end of that time he sold the property and took up his abode in Saybrook, Illinois, where he conducted a hotel throughout the remainder of his life. His demise occurred in May, 1891, while his wife was called to her final rest in December, 1909......"
2ND MARRIAGE-PARENTAGE: REGISTER OF MARRIAGE; Microfilm Story #18 Iowa Historical Library, Des Moines, Iowa; R. R. Thompson, age 56 residence Maxwell, Story Co., Iowa, born Clark Co, Ohio, farmer, father Christopher Thompson, mother Mary Wintergill, married (2nd marriage for both) Mary Hales Whitney, age 50, born Lorain Co., Ohio, father Wm Hales, mother Louise/Louie Blochman, married 13 Feb 1894 in Maxwell, Story Co., Iowa.
2ND MARRIAGE: THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, Thursday, February 15, 1894, page 5. "MARRIED - At the residence of the bride, at 7 p.m., Tuesday Feb. 13, Mr. R. R. Thompson and Mrs. M. E. Whitney, Rev. A. L. Curtis officiating. Both the contracting parties are well known to this community as upright worthy citizens and are held in the highest esteem by all. The TRIBUNE joins with the host of friends in extending congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson will continue to make Maxwell their home." THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, Thursday, February 15, 1894, page 9. "The TRIBUNE acknowledges the receipt of a box of delicious wedding cake with the following note: "Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Thompson to the printers." Thanks."
DEATH: Iowa Historical library Des Moines, Iowa THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE December 16, 1909, page 4: "SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. THOMPSON - The sudden death of Mrs. Mary Thompson came as s great shock to her many friends in this community. Mrs. Thompson had not been in very good health for some time, but was able to be out and attend to her household duties. On Sunday she was taken quite sick and grew rapidly worse until death claimed her. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 p. m. at the Methodist Church."
BIRTH-1ST MARRIAGE-ISSUE-2ND MARRIAGE-DEATH-BURIAL: Iowa Historical library Des Moines, Iowa, THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE December 23, 1909: "OBITUARY - MRS. MARY THOMPSON The death of Mrs. Mary Thompson occurred at her home in this city Tuesday, December 14th. Mrs. Thompson has not had the best of health for sometime but her last illness was of short duration and her death was a shock to most of her friends. The funeral services were held, Friday afternoon at the M. E. church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. G. Hicks, assisted by Rev. Ilsley, of the Presbyterian church. Interment was in the Maxwell cemetery. Mary Elizabeth Hale was born in Henrietta, Lorain county, Ohio, September 24, 1844. At the age of eighteen she was married to Ely Hamble (Hannible) Whitney and later the couple came to this county, residing on a farm. Of this union seven children were born, one of whom died in infancy and one, Clayton, passed away at the age of thirty-eight. The children living are Mrs. Jennie Witmer, of this city; Mrs. Cora Gagle, of Colfax; Allen Whitney of this place; Roy Whitney of Highmore, S. D., and Edwin Whitney of Canton, MI. Mr. Whitney died May 20 1891, and soon after the family moved to this city where the deceased has made her home since. On February 13, 1894, she was married to R. R. Thompson, whose death occurred June 24, 1904. Mrs. Thompson, then Mary Hale, was converted at the age of fourteen, and united with the Baptist church. On January 4, 1893, she united with the Methodist church of Maxwell and remained an active and faithful member until she was transferred to the church above. She was of a cheerful dispoistion and carried sunshine and good cheer with her wherever she went. She will be greatly missed in the church she loved, the community in which she had so long resided and in the home where she was loved by all. Of her it may be said, "Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord; they rest from their labors and their works do follow them." Besides the children mentioned above there are left to mourn her loss four brothers and two sisters". CARD OF THANKS To hose who have been with us in our bereavement in the death of our mother, Mrs. Mary Thompson, and by their words and kindly acts have tried to lessen our sorrow we extend our sincere thanks - The children."
BIRTH-DEATH-BURIAL: Iowa Historical Library Des Moines, Iowa VOL. IX GRAVE MARKER INSCRIPTIONS INDIAN CREEK TOWNSHIP, INC. CITY OF MAXWELL STORY COUNTY, IOWA PAGES 447-528: page 468, row 6 #11, Mary E. THOMPSON Sept 24 1844 - Dec 14 1909.
LAND DEED: State of Iowa; County of Story; filed 31 Jul, 1895; recorded book x on p. 46 of Town Lots; L. Tipton & D. J. Tipton to Mary E. Thompson; 800 dollars; lot 8 and the south 1/2 of lot 7 in the block C in the B & M addition in the town of Maxwell, Story Co., Iowa.
LAND DEED: State of Iowa; County of Story; filed 9 Nov, 1906; recorded Book 34; p. 135; Lot 8 and s 1/2 of lot 7 in block "C" in B & M's addition in the town of Maxwell; sold by Mary E. (Hale) Whitney Thompson to Mary E. (Dickey) Whitney; 800 dollars.
1850 FEDERAL CENSUS: Ohio, Lorain County, Destrict No. 93 Township, Henrietta, Enumerated on the 27th day of Sept, 1850, Page 333, Line 14, Dwelling - 1359, Family - 1376. Name - HALES, Mary, Age - 6, Sex - F, Color - W, Occupation - blank, Birthplace - England, Attended school within the year - checked. Other household members - William 46, Lara 33, Lucy 14, Harrett 12, Lewis 10, Simeon 8, and Ansel 4. Also living in household - John CHANDLER 25, birthplace England.
1860 FEDERAL CENSUS, Ohio, Lorain County, Henrietta, enumerated on the 10th day of June 1860, Page 35, Line 2, Dwelling - 250, Family - 251. Name - HALES, Mary, Age - 15, Sex - F, color - blank, Occupation - blank, Birthplace - Ohio, Attended school within the year - checked. Other members of the household - Wm. 56, Laura 43, Simeon 17, Ansel 13, Ellen 10, Burton 7, Sena 5, Sarah 3, Etta 10/12.
1870 FEDERAL CENSUS: Iowa, Clayton County, Lodomillo Township, Post Office - Strawberry Point, page 328, 6th day of June 1870, WHITNEY, Mary E., age 25, sex - female, color - white, occupation - keeping house, birthplace - Ohio, Father foreign born, living in household of Eli H. with children Erwin C., and Jennie.
1880 FEDERAL CENSUS: Iowa, Jasper County, Independence Township, page 12 D, WHITNEY, Mary, relationship to head of household - wife, marital status - married, gender - female, race - white, age - 35, birthplace - Ohio, occupation - keeping house, father's birthplace - England, mother's birthplace - Ohio. Spouse - E. H., children listed this census - Clayton, Jennie, Cora, Allen, Leroy and Edwin.
1900 FEDERAL CENSUS: Iowa, Story County, Indian Creek Township, Maxwell, 6th day of June, 1900, sheet 5B, line # 51, dwelling - 120, family - 120, Thompson, Mary E., relationship to head of household - wife, race - white, gender - female, birth month - Sept, birth year - 1841, age - 58, marital status - married, # years married - 7, # children - 6, # children living - 6, birthplace - Ohio, father's birthplace - England, mother's birthplace - Ohio, able to read, right and speak English - yes. Husband listed as Richard R. Thompson.
HISTORICAL NOTES:
THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Iowa, January 14, 1897, page 5, column 3. "JOINT PUBLIC INSTALLATION. - On last Saturday evening occurred one of the pleasantest events that has transpired for some time in F. A. R. circles, the occasion being a joint public installation of the post and W. R. C. After the guests were assembled, the ladies took charge and installed as follows: Mrs. L. Bartlett, Pres.; Julia Shope, S. V. P.; Eliza Beltz, J. V. P.; Kate Brown, Chap.; Maggie Veneman, Treas.; Lou Coggshall, Sec.; Eva Riddle, Con.; Sue Bruner, G.; Delphy Randlett, A. C.; Mary Thompson, A. G. Mrs. Samuel Flickinger acted as installing officer, and ably performed her duty. When the ladies had completed their work, Jesse Bowen took charge as installing officer for the post, and inducted the following into office: J. R. Wood, Com.; Wm. Starr, S.V.; Thos., Stilwell, J. V.; Peter Brown, O. D.; George Hardenbrook, Q. M.; John Doty, Chap.; L. Bartlett, Surg.; O. riddle, O. G.; Jesse Bowen, Adjt.; Geo. Bruner, Qr. S.; Wm. Veneman, S. M. J. R. Wood then made some interesting remarks. In a forcible manner he referred to the fact that each year their ranks were growing thinner, the hair was getting whiter, and the step more feeble. He also called to mind the fact that next March the post will be 12 years old. A lap supper was then served to which all did ample justice, and recounted tales of yore. In the whole it was a very enjoyable evening, and Mr. Thompson thinks he can attend the corps now at any time he desires, as his wife is outside guard, and he knows he can pass her without a countersign."
Iowa Historical Library Des Moines, Iowa THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE Thursday October 7, 1909, page 5 "Mrs. Mary Thompson entertained several of her grandchildren last Sunday and a very pleasant day was spent. The guests were Mrs. Grace Morgan, of Colfax; Bert Whitney and wife, Hazel and Vera Witmer."
THE MAXWELL TRIBUNE, Maxwell, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, May 31, 1934, page 1, column 3. "LOOKING BACKWARD - FORTY YEARS AGO - Items from the MAXWELL TRIBUNE of May 31, 1894. - Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Thompson departed Tuesday on an extended tour through Colorado. They will visit W. L. Scott at Boulder, and Mr. Thompson's son, William at Sunset. They expect to visit all the interesting parts of the state and probably the fair at San Francisco, Calif., before returning home."
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