THOMPSON, Dhu, Union (now Lincoln) Parish, Louisiana
Submitted by Mike Miller


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Louisiana:  Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions,
and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form (volume 3), p. 669.  Edited by Alc e
Fortier, Lit.D.  Published in 1914, by Century Historical Association.

Thompson, Dhu, able and efficient clerk of court of Union parish, Ruston,
La., was born Feb. 28, 1886; a son of Virgil and Cordelia (Richardson)
Thompson, both of Ouachita parish.  The father was a prosperous planter for
many years, but discontinued farming about 10 years ago, and went into the
mercantile business in Ruston.  He has now retired from business, however,
and is living quietly at home with his wife.  Mr. Thompson's ancestors were
natives of the "Blue Grass" state and his grandfather moved to Louisiana
many years prior to the Civil war.  The subject of this sketch received his
early education in the public schools of the vicinity, and later
matriculated at the Louisiana industrial institute, where he made a
splendid record.  After completing his schooling, he entered the employ of
the V. S. & P. R. R. and continued this line of work for 2 years, during
which time he was also  associated with the L. & A. and Iron Mountain R. R.
 He later accepted a position as bookkeper for the Thompson-Richie Grocery
Co., of Ruston, in the capacity he served for 7 years.  Mr. Thompson gave
up his position to open a retail grocery business for himself.  In June,
1912, he became clerk of court, which office he has filled most acceptably
ever since.  He is a staunch supporter of the principles of democracy, a
man of sterling character, and takes a deep and lively interest in the
welfare of his community.  He is affiliated with the Knights of Pythias,
Lodge No. 70 of Ruston, and is a member of the Baptist church.  May 11,
1905, he was united in marriage to Miss Lea Stamper of Morehouse parish, a
daughter of Jules and Lula (Colvin) Stamper, both Louisianians by birth,
and who are now deceased.  Mr. and Mrs. Thompson are the parents of 1
child,  Lenier Dhu.