Thompson, Theodore 1876 –

THOMPSON, JOHNSON

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Date: 5/5/2015 at 07:26:07

THEODORE THOMPSON.

Theodore Thompson, who for many years has been associated in an influential way with farming and stock-raising interests of Winneshiek, his native county, was born March 5, 1876, and is a son of Ole and Rhoda (Johnson) Thompson, natives of Norway. The father came to America when he was but ten years of age and with his parents located in Decorah in 1855. He learned the blacksmith's trade and followed it for twelve years after beginning his independent career, later turning his attention to farming on shares. After one year he came to Springfield township and here purchased forty acres on section 13, developing this from a raw and unimproved tract into a productive and valuable property. Upon this he made his home until his death, which occurred in April. 1897, he having survived his wife since 1885. In this family were seven children: Henry A., deceased; Henry A., second of the name, who has also passed away; a child, who died in infancy; Andrew Albert, a resident of Decorah; Matilda, who has passed away; Bertha; and Theodore, of this review.

Theodore Thompson was reared upon his father's farm in Springfield township and acquired his education in the district schools of this section. He became a practical and able agriculturist and aided with the operation of the homestead until after his father's death, when he purchased the property which he has operated along practical and modern lines since that time. His farm is highly improved and in excellent condition, being provided with a comfortable dwelling, barns, outbuildings and the machinery necessary to facilitate the work of the fields. He has met with excellent success in his farming and stock-raising operations and although still a young man has attained a handsome competence through his intelligently directed labor.

Mr. Thompson makes his home with his sister Bertha and both are well known and highly respected in the community. He gives his political allegiance to the republican party and is a devout member of the Lutheran church. His attention is practically centered upon the development of his farm but a great many of his leisure hours are spent in motoring in the fine Overland touring car which he has recently purchased. Although still a young man Mr. Thompson has already attained success and has taken his place among the prominent farmers and enterprising and progressive citizens of his native county.

Source: History of Winneshiek County, Iowa Vol. II Chicago the S. J. Clark Publishing Company 1913

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