BIO:  John B. Thompson, York County, PA

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History of York County, Pennsylvania.  John Gibson, Historical Editor.
Chicago: F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1886.
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Part II, Biographical Sketches, Fawn Township, Pg 104

JOHN B. THOMPSON, son of James Thompson, of York County, was born at Muddy Creek 
Forks, York Co., Penn., February 15, 1828.  His father removed from Upper 
Chanceford Township in 1830, settling on property now owned by W. R. & J. B. 
Thompson, and known as Bald Eagle, there he remained until his death in 1860.  
John B. Thompson was married in 1860 to Elizabeth Channell, daughter of John 
Channell, of York County.  They have five children:  Mary B., John, Samuel G., 
Joseph and William R.  Mr. Thompson has held the office of school director, and 
has been postmaster of Bald Eagle for ten years.  In connection with farming he 
carries on a woolen-mill, manufacturing cloth, blankets, etc.