Not confirmed that she is buried at this cemetery.
Referring to the death of Mrs. C. A. Thompson, mother of our fellow townsman, W. Preston Thompson, the Atlanta News has the following article: "The news of the death in the recent Jacksonville fire of Mrs. Cornelia Thompson, widow of General Waddy Thompson, will recall to the older people of the South the exciting political struggles before the Civil War, in which her husband was a distinguished participant. General Waddy Thompson was a prominent member of Congress from SC during the stormy times of the 30's. He was one of the leaders of the Whig party and was a warm personal and political friend of both Webster and Clay. He was minister to Mexico just before the Mexican War, and through his friendship with Santa Anna, the President of that republic; he secured the release of several hundred American prisoners who were held by the Mexicans for political reasons, mainly for their participation in the Texas struggle for independence. Among the prisoners released through the influence of General Thompson was Samuel Maverick, the famous Texan, uncle of Mayor Van Wyck of New York. General Thompson, who was a very rich man, sent many of the prisoners home at his own expense. The tragic death of his widow will cause sorrow among his and her friends throughout the South. When a young matron in Washington society Mrs. Thompson was noted for her remarkable beauty. She was an aunt of ex-Gov. Hugh S. Thompson of SC, and a grand-aunt of Mr. Waddy Thompson of Atlanta, GA."
Referring to the death of Mrs. C. A. Thompson, mother of our fellow townsman, W. Preston Thompson, the Atlanta News has the following article: "The news of the death in the recent Jacksonville fire of Mrs. Cornelia Thompson, widow of General Waddy Thompson, will recall to the older people of the South the exciting political struggles before the Civil War, in which her husband was a distinguished participant. General Waddy Thompson was a prominent member of Congress from SC during the stormy times of the 30's. He was one of the leaders of the Whig party and was a warm personal and political friend of both Webster and Clay. He was minister to Mexico just before the Mexican War, and through his friendship with Santa Anna, the President of that republic; he secured the release of several hundred American prisoners who were held by the Mexicans for political reasons, mainly for their participation in the Texas struggle for independence. Among the prisoners released through the influence of General Thompson was Samuel Maverick, the famous Texan, uncle of Mayor Van Wyck of New York. General Thompson, who was a very rich man, sent many of the prisoners home at his own expense. The tragic death of his widow will cause sorrow among his and her friends throughout the South. When a young matron in Washington society Mrs. Thompson was noted for her remarkable beauty. She was an aunt of ex-Gov. Hugh S. Thompson of SC, and a grand-aunt of Mr. Waddy Thompson of Atlanta, GA."
Not confirmed that she is buried at this cemetery.
Referring to the death of Mrs. C. A. Thompson, mother of our fellow townsman, W. Preston Thompson, the Atlanta News has the following article: "The news of the death in the recent Jacksonville fire of Mrs. Cornelia Thompson, widow of General Waddy Thompson, will recall to the older people of the South the exciting political struggles before the Civil War, in which her husband was a distinguished participant. General Waddy Thompson was a prominent member of Congress from SC during the stormy times of the 30's. He was one of the leaders of the Whig party and was a warm personal and political friend of both Webster and Clay. He was minister to Mexico just before the Mexican War, and through his friendship with Santa Anna, the President of that republic; he secured the release of several hundred American prisoners who were held by the Mexicans for political reasons, mainly for their participation in the Texas struggle for independence. Among the prisoners released through the influence of General Thompson was Samuel Maverick, the famous Texan, uncle of Mayor Van Wyck of New York. General Thompson, who was a very rich man, sent many of the prisoners home at his own expense. The tragic death of his widow will cause sorrow among his and her friends throughout the South. When a young matron in Washington society Mrs. Thompson was noted for her remarkable beauty. She was an aunt of ex-Gov. Hugh S. Thompson of SC, and a grand-aunt of Mr. Waddy Thompson of Atlanta, GA."
Referring to the death of Mrs. C. A. Thompson, mother of our fellow townsman, W. Preston Thompson, the Atlanta News has the following article: "The news of the death in the recent Jacksonville fire of Mrs. Cornelia Thompson, widow of General Waddy Thompson, will recall to the older people of the South the exciting political struggles before the Civil War, in which her husband was a distinguished participant. General Waddy Thompson was a prominent member of Congress from SC during the stormy times of the 30's. He was one of the leaders of the Whig party and was a warm personal and political friend of both Webster and Clay. He was minister to Mexico just before the Mexican War, and through his friendship with Santa Anna, the President of that republic; he secured the release of several hundred American prisoners who were held by the Mexicans for political reasons, mainly for their participation in the Texas struggle for independence. Among the prisoners released through the influence of General Thompson was Samuel Maverick, the famous Texan, uncle of Mayor Van Wyck of New York. General Thompson, who was a very rich man, sent many of the prisoners home at his own expense. The tragic death of his widow will cause sorrow among his and her friends throughout the South. When a young matron in Washington society Mrs. Thompson was noted for her remarkable beauty. She was an aunt of ex-Gov. Hugh S. Thompson of SC, and a grand-aunt of Mr. Waddy Thompson of Atlanta, GA."
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