Walnut Leader, Friday, April 26, 1912, page 5, column 3
Obituary of L.K. Thompson
Lewis K. Thompson, a respected resident of Princeton, Illinois, died at this home on Park Avenue West Saturday evening, April 20th, 1912 at six o'clock following an illness of several weeks duration. The cause of his death was Bright's disease and a general breaking down of the system. The funeral services were held at his late residence in that city Monday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. B.B. Evans officiating. Interment in Oakland cemetery.
Mr. Thompson was born in Milo township September 16th, 1844. His parents being Joseph B. and Mary E. Thompson, both natives of London, England. During his early life Lewis assisted in farming upon the father's land near Princeton. He was educated in the schools of Princeton and at Notre Dame, Ind., being thus well equipped by advanced educational training for the practical and responsible duties of life. Finishing school he began work in Princeton as a book keeper for the firm of Fisher & Co., who were then the largest merchants and grain buyers in Bureau county, their business being located near the old depot in Princeton. After a year in their employ he went South where he remained for three years. While in Athens, Alabama, Mr. Thompson was married to Miss Rebecca E. Boshart.
To this union were born seven children, Joseph B., who died in 1880; George P., who is engaged in the lumber business in Minneapolis, Minnesota; Lewis K., who is engaged in railroading at Underwood, N.D.; Herbert S., also of Minneapolis; Inez who died in infancy; Mary K., wife of E.J. Best; and Jennie M. Graham of Bismarck, N.D.
Following his marriage Mr. Thompson returned to the North in 1868, where he engaged in general farming and stock raising. While a resident of Walnut township he served four terms as supervisor and proved himself a capable and trustworthy official. In 1891 he left the farm and moved to the village of Walnut. During his residence at Walnut he served in the capacity of postmaster for five years. In 1899 he took up his abode in Geneseo, Ill., where he lived until March, 1900. He then located in the West, living retired in Springfield, Utah, for one year. From there he came to Princeton and has since made this place his home. Both Mr. and Mrs. Thompson were members of the M.E. church of Princeton. In politics he was a staunch democrat until 1896, when he joined the republican party.
While a resident of Princeton Mr. Thompson was a member of the city council for some time and filled the office in a capable manner.
Since 1883 he has been a member of the Knights Templar Commandery of Princeton and was a charter member of Walnut Lodge A.F.A.M.
Besides his wife and children he leaves to mourn their loss many other relatives and friends.
Obituary of L.K. Thompson
Lewis K. Thompson, a respected resident of Princeton, Illinois, died at this home on Park Avenue West Saturday evening, April 20th, 1912 at six o'clock following an illness of several weeks duration. The cause of his death was Bright's disease and a general breaking down of the system. The funeral services were held at his late residence in that city Monday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. B.B. Evans officiating. Interment in Oakland cemetery.
Mr. Thompson was born in Milo township September 16th, 1844. His parents being Joseph B. and Mary E. Thompson, both natives of London, England. During his early life Lewis assisted in farming upon the father's land near Princeton. He was educated in the schools of Princeton and at Notre Dame, Ind., being thus well equipped by advanced educational training for the practical and responsible duties of life. Finishing school he began work in Princeton as a book keeper for the firm of Fisher & Co., who were then the largest merchants and grain buyers in Bureau county, their business being located near the old depot in Princeton. After a year in their employ he went South where he remained for three years. While in Athens, Alabama, Mr. Thompson was married to Miss Rebecca E. Boshart.
To this union were born seven children, Joseph B., who died in 1880; George P., who is engaged in the lumber business in Minneapolis, Minnesota; Lewis K., who is engaged in railroading at Underwood, N.D.; Herbert S., also of Minneapolis; Inez who died in infancy; Mary K., wife of E.J. Best; and Jennie M. Graham of Bismarck, N.D.
Following his marriage Mr. Thompson returned to the North in 1868, where he engaged in general farming and stock raising. While a resident of Walnut township he served four terms as supervisor and proved himself a capable and trustworthy official. In 1891 he left the farm and moved to the village of Walnut. During his residence at Walnut he served in the capacity of postmaster for five years. In 1899 he took up his abode in Geneseo, Ill., where he lived until March, 1900. He then located in the West, living retired in Springfield, Utah, for one year. From there he came to Princeton and has since made this place his home. Both Mr. and Mrs. Thompson were members of the M.E. church of Princeton. In politics he was a staunch democrat until 1896, when he joined the republican party.
While a resident of Princeton Mr. Thompson was a member of the city council for some time and filled the office in a capable manner.
Since 1883 he has been a member of the Knights Templar Commandery of Princeton and was a charter member of Walnut Lodge A.F.A.M.
Besides his wife and children he leaves to mourn their loss many other relatives and friends.
Walnut Leader, Friday, April 26, 1912, page 5, column 3
Obituary of L.K. Thompson
Lewis K. Thompson, a respected resident of Princeton, Illinois, died at this home on Park Avenue West Saturday evening, April 20th, 1912 at six o'clock following an illness of several weeks duration. The cause of his death was Bright's disease and a general breaking down of the system. The funeral services were held at his late residence in that city Monday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. B.B. Evans officiating. Interment in Oakland cemetery.
Mr. Thompson was born in Milo township September 16th, 1844. His parents being Joseph B. and Mary E. Thompson, both natives of London, England. During his early life Lewis assisted in farming upon the father's land near Princeton. He was educated in the schools of Princeton and at Notre Dame, Ind., being thus well equipped by advanced educational training for the practical and responsible duties of life. Finishing school he began work in Princeton as a book keeper for the firm of Fisher & Co., who were then the largest merchants and grain buyers in Bureau county, their business being located near the old depot in Princeton. After a year in their employ he went South where he remained for three years. While in Athens, Alabama, Mr. Thompson was married to Miss Rebecca E. Boshart.
To this union were born seven children, Joseph B., who died in 1880; George P., who is engaged in the lumber business in Minneapolis, Minnesota; Lewis K., who is engaged in railroading at Underwood, N.D.; Herbert S., also of Minneapolis; Inez who died in infancy; Mary K., wife of E.J. Best; and Jennie M. Graham of Bismarck, N.D.
Following his marriage Mr. Thompson returned to the North in 1868, where he engaged in general farming and stock raising. While a resident of Walnut township he served four terms as supervisor and proved himself a capable and trustworthy official. In 1891 he left the farm and moved to the village of Walnut. During his residence at Walnut he served in the capacity of postmaster for five years. In 1899 he took up his abode in Geneseo, Ill., where he lived until March, 1900. He then located in the West, living retired in Springfield, Utah, for one year. From there he came to Princeton and has since made this place his home. Both Mr. and Mrs. Thompson were members of the M.E. church of Princeton. In politics he was a staunch democrat until 1896, when he joined the republican party.
While a resident of Princeton Mr. Thompson was a member of the city council for some time and filled the office in a capable manner.
Since 1883 he has been a member of the Knights Templar Commandery of Princeton and was a charter member of Walnut Lodge A.F.A.M.
Besides his wife and children he leaves to mourn their loss many other relatives and friends.
Obituary of L.K. Thompson
Lewis K. Thompson, a respected resident of Princeton, Illinois, died at this home on Park Avenue West Saturday evening, April 20th, 1912 at six o'clock following an illness of several weeks duration. The cause of his death was Bright's disease and a general breaking down of the system. The funeral services were held at his late residence in that city Monday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. B.B. Evans officiating. Interment in Oakland cemetery.
Mr. Thompson was born in Milo township September 16th, 1844. His parents being Joseph B. and Mary E. Thompson, both natives of London, England. During his early life Lewis assisted in farming upon the father's land near Princeton. He was educated in the schools of Princeton and at Notre Dame, Ind., being thus well equipped by advanced educational training for the practical and responsible duties of life. Finishing school he began work in Princeton as a book keeper for the firm of Fisher & Co., who were then the largest merchants and grain buyers in Bureau county, their business being located near the old depot in Princeton. After a year in their employ he went South where he remained for three years. While in Athens, Alabama, Mr. Thompson was married to Miss Rebecca E. Boshart.
To this union were born seven children, Joseph B., who died in 1880; George P., who is engaged in the lumber business in Minneapolis, Minnesota; Lewis K., who is engaged in railroading at Underwood, N.D.; Herbert S., also of Minneapolis; Inez who died in infancy; Mary K., wife of E.J. Best; and Jennie M. Graham of Bismarck, N.D.
Following his marriage Mr. Thompson returned to the North in 1868, where he engaged in general farming and stock raising. While a resident of Walnut township he served four terms as supervisor and proved himself a capable and trustworthy official. In 1891 he left the farm and moved to the village of Walnut. During his residence at Walnut he served in the capacity of postmaster for five years. In 1899 he took up his abode in Geneseo, Ill., where he lived until March, 1900. He then located in the West, living retired in Springfield, Utah, for one year. From there he came to Princeton and has since made this place his home. Both Mr. and Mrs. Thompson were members of the M.E. church of Princeton. In politics he was a staunch democrat until 1896, when he joined the republican party.
While a resident of Princeton Mr. Thompson was a member of the city council for some time and filled the office in a capable manner.
Since 1883 he has been a member of the Knights Templar Commandery of Princeton and was a charter member of Walnut Lodge A.F.A.M.
Besides his wife and children he leaves to mourn their loss many other relatives and friends.
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