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Andy THOMPSON

Jemima "Jennie" (Meyers)THOMPSON

	Andy Thompson, an old and well known resident of this place, died at his 
home on the 18th of this month after a long illness, from dropsy and heart trouble at
the age of seventy-three.  The funeral took place on the 19th the services being 
conducted by Rev. Willis, and attended by a large number of the deceased's friends
from all parts of the county.
	
	Mr Thompson is survived by his wife who lives in this city, two daughters,
Mrs. Chas Garrett, of Elgin and Mrs John Kinnick, of Grass Range, Mont, also three
sons Sam, Owen, and Ed Thompson all of whom reside near hear. 

25 July 1912 Obituary: 

The Elgin Recorder, Elgin, Union County, Oregon

Note: Interment was made in the Elgin Cemetery at Clarks Creek

Block 34, Lot 3, Grave 3 

Donated By Daniel Carpenter

April, 2002 

Blanche, the little four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.S. Thompson, died at 4 p.m. Tuesday after an illness of only a few hours. The little one was apparently as well as common until about 10 o'clock when it was taken suddenly with an ailment of the kidneys, and, although Dr. Whiting was called at once he was unable to stay the progress of the disease and the little one passed away at 4 o'clock that afternoon. The funeral services were conducted in the M.E. Church yesterday at 10 o'clock by Rev. A. Roberts and the interment was in the city cemetry.

The bereaved parents have the heart felt sympathy of the entire community in their sudden bereavement.

To the Chancellor Commander, officers and members of Orion Lodge No. 73, Knights of Pythias. We, your committee appointed to draft resolutions of condolence on the death of the beloved child of Brother S.S. Thompson, respectfully submit the following:
Whereas it has pleased Almight God, the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, in His infinite wisdom to remove from your midst Blanche, the beloved child of our esteemed brother.

THEREFORE, be it Resolved, that we sincerely share in the sorrow of our beloved brother and extend to him our feeble, though heartfelt sympathy in his loss, commending him in his great affliction to the tender care of him who said,"Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid not for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven."

Be it further resolved that these resolutions be spread on the minutes of the lodge, a copy given to The Recorder for publication and one to Brother Thompson.

        E.C. Thompson passed away in this city last Sunday morning at 12:50 o’clock from heart trouble caused by after effects of the flu.  The young man was a railroad telegrapher and had worked a trunk (?) at the North Powder station in times passed, but held a like position at Baker at the time of his death.

        Everett C. Thompson was born Aug. 10, 1904, in Commerce, Texas.  He came to Union county, Oregon, Dec. 22, 1928.  He was united in marriage to Miss Ethel Fay Jones of North Powder Oct. 5, 1929.

        Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. April 9, at West undertaking parlor, Baker and the body was sent to Commerce, Texas, accompanied by L.V. Vermillion, chairman of the O.R.T., of which the deceased was a member.

        He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ethel Fay Thompson of North Powder; his mother, Mrs. J.A. Thompson, Commerce, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Robert Horn, Greenville, Texas, Miss Evon Thompson, Commerce, Texas; four brothers, Verdell of Commerce, W.L. of Jacksonville, Aldo of Mexico City, New Mexico, and Felton of Pierre, South Dakota.

We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciations to our many friends for their kindness and beatuiful floral offerings during the recent loss of our beloved husband and son.
           Mrs. E.C. Thompson;  Mr. and Mrs. Alma Jones and family
 

on Friday of last week the funeral of George Thompson took place from the residence of his brother-in-law, Mr. Thomas Johnson, near Cove, the Rev. Mr. Haskell, of the Baptist church, officiating. The young man had been ill for sometime with consumption and was about 21 years of age at the time of his death. The remains were intered at cove cemetery.

 Another of the pioneer residents of Elgin answered the last roll call at midnight, Friday April 4, 1913, when Mrs Jennie Thompson passed from life.  The funeral services were conducted in the Christian Church Sunday afternoon, and the remains intered beside those of her husband, who died less than a year ago.

	Jemima Meyers was born in New York in 1838.  She was married to Andy Thompson December 7, 1858 after which they moved to Illinois, where they resided several years.  She came with her husband and family to Elgin 23 years ago and resided here continuously.  She was the mother of six sons and three daughters, two of the sons preceeding her to the grave.  The surviving children living here are Owen, Sam, and Ed Thompson and Mrs. C.F. Garrett.  One son lives in Alaska, and one of the remaining daughters lives in Montana and the other in California.

	Deceased was a good mother and loved her children above all.  Her last thought was for their welfare.  She was a good, faithful Christian, and a woman loved by all who knew her for her many noble qualities.

	The community joins in extending sympathy to the bereaved, at the same time remembering that she has gone to claim a well-earned reward.

	Daughters Alice Kennitz, California, Maggie Kinnick, Grass Range, Montana, and Cora Garrett of Elgin.  Sons are Owen, Sam, Edward of Elgin and Dick of Alaska.


Aditional note, added by Beulah Thompson Smith, grandaughter to Andy & Jennie:
	
	"When I knew grandma and grandpa they had moved to Elgin from their farm on Cricket Flat.  They had pine trees around their house and a swing for the grandchildren to play on.  I remeber a narrow stairway in the house to go upstairs to sleep.  When I was little, I often sat on grandpa's lap and played with his watch fob. He had a long white beard like Santa Claus.  Grandma had part of a finger missing.  She lost it in the meat grinder".

1913 Obituary:   

The Elgin Recorder, Elgin, Union County, Oregon 

 Note: Interment was made in the Elgin Cemetery at Clarks Creek Block 34, Lot 3, Grave 4

Donated By Daniel Carpenter

April, 2002 

Jas. Utz returned last Saturday from Eagle Valley where he had spent several days last week, called by the illness of his mother-in-law Mrs. J.F. Thompson. Mrs. Thompson died on Tuesday after a stroke of paralysis. She had been a resident of Newbridge for many years and her death came as a shock so her many friends. She is survived by two daughters Mrs. Ruth Craig of Austin and Mrs. Chas. Derritt who lives in Missouri. Two sisters Mrs. H.J. Holcomb of Newbridge and Mrs. M. Wilson of Sparta also survive. Funeral services were conducted from the Christian church.

Died at the Soldiers' Home, Roseburg, oregon, March 8th, 1923, Jerry B. Thompson, age 87 years.

The remains arrived in Union on No. 24 Monday, March 12 and were accompanied by his daughter Mrs. Havemann and granddaughter, Elma Davis Havemann.

The funeral was held from the Presbyterian church in Union, March 13, 1923 at 2:30 p.m., and (?) was offered by Rev. Quinn of the Methodist Episcopal Church; services by Rev. Hughes who read the 99th Psalm. He talked from the words "The untrodden way or the new road." He paid a fitting tribute to this old pioneer who endured many hardships in an early day and helped to blaze the trail that we of today are enjoying the comforts and pleasures of. A solo "Face to Face" was rendered by Mrs. Helene Stearns,m and impressive music by the choir. The Union Lodge of Odd Fellows and the Rebekah attended in a body. Services at the cemetery were conducted by the I.O.O.F.

The death of Mary R. Thompson, commonly called Grandma Thompson, occurred in this city Monday, January 11,1904. She had been a resident of this section for many years and was loved and respected by everybody.

Deceased was born in the state of Vermont, August 16, 1816, and died January 11, 1904, aged 87 years, 4 months and 25 days. In early childhood she removed with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Alford, to Clinton county, N. Y. At the age of 18, she was married to Peter Bisconer, who was accidentally killed by a tree falling on him while at work in the woods. To this union was born one son, Wesley, who resides in Vancouver, Wash.

At the age of 20 she was married to William Thompson. To this union was born eleven children, four of whom survive. Andy and S. S. Thompson, of this city, Mrs. Huldah Gargrave and Maggie Thompson, of Yorkville, Ills. She had 37 grand children, 41 great grand children and two great great grand children.

In 1865, she removed with her family from New York to Illinois living there until the death of her husband, which occurred in 1882. Two years later, she removed to Oregon, where she has since resided.

At the age of 17, she united with the M.E. church being a faithful member about 70 years, or until the time of her death. The funeral services were conducted in the M. E. church, Tuesday, by Rev. J. H. Ross and the interment took place in the city cemetery.