BIOGRAPHY: Albert THOMPSON, Mifflin County, PA

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The Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of the Juniata Valley, Comprising 
the Counties of Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata, and Perry, Pennsylvania.
Chambersburg, Pa.: J. M. Runk & Co., 1897, Volume I, page 638.

  ALBERT THOMPSON, senior partner of the firm of Thompson Brothers, is a brother 
of Roland Thompson, and the third son of James and Jane Thompson.  He was born 
in Armagh township, January 26, 1831.  Albert Thompson received no education 
except that which could be acquired in the public schools of Milroy.  He 
remained at home working in his father's establishment until he was made a 
partner in the business.  When the firm of James Thompson & Sons failed, in 
1873, Albert Thompson, undaunted by reverses, boldly faced their difficulties 
and took charge of the business.  After three years of successful financial 
management, he formed a partnership with his brother Roland, and the firm of 
Thompson Brothers was soon as prosperous as that of James Thompson & Sons had 
been.  In 1883 their establishment was destroyed by fire, and in 1884 they 
erected the present brick buildings, enlarging their factory.  They are 
extensively engaged in the manufacture of woolen hosiery, and provide employment 
for one hundred and twenty operatives, more than half of whom are girls.  Their 
factory has a capacity of 250 dozen per day.  In 1896 they established a branch 
of their business in Lewistown, employing about fifty operatives, and having a 
capacity of about 100 dozen per day.  Their enterprise and their courage, 
tempered by prudence, have made the brothers successful business men, and 
furnished the means of support to many families in the community.  The Thompson 
brothers are members of the Republican party.  They attend the Presbyterian 
church at Milroy, of which Albert Thompson is a ruling elder.
  Albert Thompson was married in November, 1856, to Sarah Jane, daughter of 
Andrew and Mary (Smith) McFarland.  Their children are:  Anna Mary, died at the 
age of eighteen months;  James Reed, married Annie Addams White, has two 
children;  Andrew M.;  George L., married in February, 1895, to Clara Virginia 
Rice, who died in February, 1896;  Henry S., died December 31, 1887;  Albert 
Walter;  and one son who died in infancy.