J. B. Thompson

As printed in 1882

J. B. THOMPSON, postmaster at Barnard, was born in Hamden Junction, Vinton County, Ohio, in March, 1849, and in 1859 he came with his father to Mills County, Iowa. He there received a common education, completing his schooling at Otoe College, Nebraska City. He learned the saddle and harness trade, at which he worked for several years in Nebraka City and St. Joseph, and in 1871 he came to Barnard and opened a shop, continuing to conduct it for two years. In 1873 he sold out and commenced to run a grocery, drug and confectionery store, which he kept until October, [881, when he sold out. In May, 1876 Mr. T. was appointed postmaster at Barnard, and has been the incumbent of the office since that time. In the spring of 1878 he entered the office of Dr. Heath, and was engaged in the study of medicine until he entered the Hospital Medical College at St. Joseph, where he attended during the course of 1880-81. Mr. Thompson commenced life poor in pocket, but has been fortunate in everything that he has undertaken. Honorable in his dealings, consistent in his course, politically and otherwise, he has gained a good reputation. He was appointed census enumerator in 1880 for Hughes Township. He is a Mason and Odd Fellow. Mr. T. has ever been active in all improvements of the village, and is a great friend of schools.

As printed in The history of Nodaway county, Missouri, containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc., biographical sketches of its citizens (1882). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.