OBIT: J. Edward THOMPSON, 1908, native of Blair County, PA

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MR. J. EDWARD THOMPSON, 

A former resident of Blair county and brother of Mr. W. F. Thompson of 
this place, died at his home in Harrisburg yesterday morning of 
pneumonia.  The deceased was born in Hollidaysburg and was aged 71 
years.  He was for many years engaged in the carpenter business.  Mr. 
Thompson was a civil war veteran, having served in the 34th regiment, 
under Colonel Wm. G. Murray.  For the past several years he has resided 
in Harrisburg, where he held a position in the arsenal during Gov. 
Patterson's administration.  He has been an invalid for three years and 
during that time has lived a retired life.  Besides his wife he is 
survived by three children, Messrs. John and Thomas and Miss Lucy, all 
of Harrisburg.  He is also survived by one brother, Mr. Finn Thompson 
of this place.  The remains will probably be brought to the county 
capital for internment. 

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., April 1, 1908

Contributor's Note: James Edward Thompson was brother to W. F. (William 
Finley) Thompson.  I'm a great-grandson to William.