Jackson County IN Archives Obituaries.....Thompson, Andrew September 25, 1886
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Brownstown Banner Obit published 28 Sep 1886
Rev Andrew Thompson, Patriarch of the Thompson Family

Brownstown Banner Obit published 28 Sep 1886

 

THOMPSON, Andrew – Died at his residence in Houston, Sept. 25, Andrew 
Thompson, aged 83 years. Uncle Andrew was b. near Pattier Garden, Kentucky. At 
the age of 12 he was left an orphan. He soon after went to Louisville & 
entered as an apprentice in a blacksmith shop. He set up a blacksmith shop in 
New Albany & followed the trade there for a short time, moving to Lawrence Co 
in 1928. Soon afterwards he m. Eliza Cummings, who survives him. Their union 
was blessed with 9 boys & 3 girls, all living but one girl and 2 boys. His 
grandchildren number 72 & his great-grandchildren number 89. In 1842 he moved 
to Jackson Co., locating on what is known as Bazil Hanner’s farm. He lived 
there 1 yr and returned to Lawrence Co., purchasing a farm 2 miles E. of 
Bedford. He sold out in 1845 & returned to Jackson Co., where he has since 
resided in the vicinity of Houston. His remains were taken to the Thompson 
cemetery, 1 mile S of town.



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