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From: "Cora Hoff" <>
Subject: Re: [ILLASALL] RE; THOMPSONS
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 19:52:28 -0500


I found this obituary with my great grandfathers.
Sandwich Free Press in DeKalb County
March 27 1919

H.T. THOMPSON
Hans T. THOMPSON, a well known citizen of this community, died March 15,
1919 in Escandida, California.
Mr. THOMPSON was born September 26, 1847 in Hanngasand, Norway, and came to
this country June 18 1857 with his parents, Thomas T. and Thorbor
(Stevensen) Thompson, locating in Freedom township, LaSalle County.
In 1874, Mr. Thompson married Laura J. EGNESS, of Leland, Illinois to which
union six children were born;
Henry R. of Leland, Arthur I., of Moline, Frank T and George E., Huntington
Park, California and Lieutenant Willard A. of Dixon. The daughter, Mabel
Thompson LEDOYT, died March 12, 1904.
Besides these Mr. Thompson leaves one brother and two sisters,
The remains reached Sandwich on Saturday March 22.

Sorry to say the rest is cut off

I hope this helps someone.
Cora

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