Biographical Sketch of Rev. Josiah Thompson, Johnson County, Missouri
Centerview Township
>From "The History of Johnson County, Missouri," 
Kansas City Historical Co. 1881

REV. JOSIAH THOMPSON,

minister of the Presbyterian church.   Was born in Washington county,
Pa., August 24, 1820.  He graduated at Jefferson college, in 1845.  He
then entered the Theological Seminary of Alleghany City, attending two
sessions, when he left school on account of ill health.  In 1856, he was
licensed, and was ordained, January 14, 1858.   He continued to preach
in his native state until 1867, when he came to Missouri.  In 1873, he
returned to Pennsylvania, where he remained until the spring of 1878,
when he again came to Missouri, where he has resided ever since.  He was
married in Pennsylvania, October 14, 1847, to Miss Elizabeth G. George,
daughter of Jacob George, and a fine estimable lady.  By this union they
have had three children: Jacob G., John A. and Ella M.  Mr. T. owns a
fine farm, well improved, with a fine residence and good barn.  He has a
fine young orchard and vineyard.

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