Harry C. Thompson

As printed in 1881

HARRY C. THOMPSON, deceased. He was born in Berkshire Co., Conn., Nov. 24, 1801. He was the son of Isaac and Polly (Campbell) Thompson, who moved, with their family of eight children, from Connecticut to Ohio, in 1814, locating at Ravenna. Their children were Eliza, now widow of Dr. Swift, living at Ravenna; Harry C, deceased; Charles B., deceased; Orrin C. T., now a Presbyterian Minister in Detroit, Mich.; Robert W., deceased; he and Richard J., who resides on the old homestead at Ravenna, were twins; Mary, in Ravenna; Charlotte, deceased. When Harry C. was about 21 years of age, he discontinued farming, and apprenticed himself to a tailor in Ravenna. When his apprenticeship expired, he went to New York, and there worked at journeywork until he became perfectly acquainted with the business. In about two years, he returned to Ravenna, and opened a tailoring establishment — the only one of the kind in the place. His trade increased until he employed eight hands and conducted a very successful business. In 1836, his health failed, from too close application to his business, necessitating a withdrawal therefrom. He was married to Harriet A. Ellsworth, Jan. 7, 1830. She was the daughter of Elisha and Elizabeth (Oviatt) Ellsworth, who came here from Connecticut in 1811. Mrs. Thompson was then a child about 2 years of age. She was born in Connecticut Nov. 23, 1809. When Mr. Thompson closed out his tailoring establishment, they opened a boarding-house in Ravenna, which they conducted with success for many years; this he afterward sold out, and purchased a farm north of Hudson, where they resided twelve years. In 1 868, they moved into Hudson, where they anticipated a life of rest in their lives' evening-time, apart from the bustle and toil of the world. Mr. Thompson was elected Justice of the Peace after coming to Hudson, and served eight years. He has been appointed administrator of twenty-four different states. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson were parents of two children, viz.: Robert W., who resides on the farm; and Elisha, who died at the age of 12. Mr. Thompson's worldly cares ceased in death Dec. 19, 1877. Mrs. Thompson is one of the few who came here in pioneer days, and, although well advanced in her 72d year, has a good memory and a vigorous constitution.

As printed in History of Summit County, with an outline sketch of Ohio (1881). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.