OBIT: John Borland THOMPSON, 1888, Franklinville, Huntingdon County, PA

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DEATH OF JOHN B. THOMPSON.

  John B. Thompson, an old and highly respected citizen of 
Franklinville, Huntingdon county, died yesterday afternoon.  He had 
been sick since early in the spring, having contracted a heavy cold 
which resulted in severe hemorrhages.  Yesterday another hemorrhage 
attacked him and death followed very suddenly. Deceased had always 
lived in Spruce Creek Valley and there married Miss Sarah Mattern who 
survives him, and is the aunt of our townsman, A. J. Mattern. Four 
children also survive their father: D. M. Thompson, of Duncansville; J. 
H. Thompson, who lives in Ohio; Mrs. Tillie C. Caldwell, of Altoona; 
and Miss Jennie Thompson, who has resided with her parents. William 
Thompson, brother of the deceased, lives at Buffalo Run.  
  Mr. Thompson has, for many years, been one of the most prominent 
citizens of Franklinville and by his sterling good qualities has won 
and held a great circle of loving friends who are pained to learn of 
his sudden demise.  He was held in profound esteem by all who knew him, 
and his acquaintances rejoice that he was spared to live to the ripe 
old age of seventy-six.  He was always a firm Christian and a devoted 
member of Graysville Presbyterian church, the funeral will take place 
from that church tomorrow morning at ten o'clock.  Rev. J. C. Kelly, 
pastor of the deceased for many years will conduct the services.

Tyrone Daily Herald, Tyrone, Pa., August 7, 1888