George G. Thompson

As printed in 1914

GEORGE G. THOMPSON.

George G. Thompson, who was a farmer of Buchanan county and who passed away here, was born in Greenbrier county, West Virginia, in November, 1818. Upon removing to the west he settled first in Kane county. Illinois, in 1847, and remained there for some time. However, in February, 1865, he came to Iowa and purchased two hundred and forty acres situated on section 36, Madison township, this county. He continued to cultivate his farm until his death and Avas known as a prosperous and wide-awake agriculturist, using improved machinery in the work of the fields and following progressive methods. His death, which occurred in February, 1890, was" a loss to the agricultural interests of the community and was widely and sincerely mourned.

In 1840 Mr. Thompson was united in marriage with Miss Cynthia Surbaugli. who was also born in Greenbrier county, West Virginia, on New Year's day, 1819. Their marriage occurred in their native state and she accompanied her husband successively to Illinois and to Iowa. To them were born seven children, all natives of Illinois with exception of the eldest who was born in West Virginia. They are as follows: Mrs. INIary Jane Preussner, residing near Dundee, Iowa; Mrs. Martha J. Conner, living at Alta, Iowa; Henry B., in the state of Oregon; Mrs. Sabina Brigham. who makes her home at Alexander, North Dakota; George P., who lives in Lamont, Iowa; Mrs. Melcina Bond, a resident of Gresham, Nebraska; and Jolm D., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this work. Mrs. Thompson died December 1, 1900. Both parents were well known in their locality and enjoyed the goodwill and respect of all.

As printed in History of Buchanan County, Iowa, and its people (1914). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.