THOMPSON, Dhu Union (now Lincoln) Parish, Louisiana Submitted by Mike Miller ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form (volume 3), p. 669. Edited by Alcee 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. # # #