THOMPSON, Thomas A.

THOMPSON, ELERDING, MILSTEAD

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 12/29/2018 at 07:27:42

Obituary - Thomas A. Thompson

Thomas A. Thompson was born in Delaware county, Ohio, Jan. 31, 1841. He was united in marriage to Beulah E. Elerding March 19, 1871, in LaSalle county, Ill. To this union were born three sons, George M., and Ernes F. residents of Creston, and Homer E., who departed this life at the age of eighteen years, and one daughter, Beulah A. Milstead, of Beaconsfield.

Brother Thompson came to Beaconsfield about thirty-four years ago. Found years later he was converted to the religion of Jesus Christ. He at once found his earthly spiritual home in the United Brethren church where he lived a consistent Christian life unit he responded to the Master's call to come up higher Nov. 6, 1915, at the age of 74 years, 9 months and 7 days.

Funeral services were held in the United Brethren church by Rev. B. F. Fowler, pastor of the church. Interment was in the Oliver cemetery.

Source: Tingley Vindicator Nov 25, 1915, p1c2