Cynthia Jeanne Zahn THOMPSON^1,2 was born on 11 May 1966. She was adopted in 1966. Parents: Alvin Oscar THOMPSON and Margene Esther Collins ZAHN.

Spouse: Keith GERLACH. Cynthia Jeanne Zahn THOMPSON and Keith GERLACH were married on 22 August 1992.

Dale Lewis THOMPSON^1,2 was born on 3 May 1932. Parents: Lewis Tobias THOMPSON and Gertie Edith HANSEN.

Spouse: Donna Jean DAVIS. Donna Jean DAVIS and Dale Lewis THOMPSON were married on 4 July 1953. They were divorced. Children were: Wade Rowan THOMPSON, Wendy Jo THOMPSON.

Spouse: Marianne Ida KING. Marianne Ida KING and Dale Lewis THOMPSON were married on 10 April 1981. Children were: Robin Lyn THOMPSON, Holly Ann THOMPSON.

Dale Lynn THOMPSON² was born on 6 June 1956 in Bismarck, Burleigh Co., ND.³ He died on 24 June 1988 in Fairbanks, Alaska.³ He was buried in Northern Lights, Mem. Park, Fairbanks, Alaska.³ Infor. in file from records of Luella Thompson Feland. He was an auto parts man and glass store clerk. He died of Diabetes.
Newspaper obituary; Dale Lynn Thompson, 32 died 6/24/1988 0f natural causes at Action Auto Parts and Glass, Fairbanks Alaska. He was a resident of Fairbanks Alaska for 19 years. Funeral Services were held Thursday, 6 /30/1988 with Rev. Thomas R. Ledbetter officiating. Interment was made in Northern Lights Memorial Park.
Mr. Thompson was born 6/6/1956 in Bismarck, ND the son of Bud and Laura Thompson, formerly of Lark and now of Lewiston, Idaho. He attended Carson School as well as Ryan Middle School and Lathrop high school. For several years he worked out of Operating Engineers local 302 at Fairbanks, Ak. Sand and Gravel inc. Mr. Thompson also worked as a parts man for Andy's Auto Wrecking for about five years. He bought, sold, and traded vehicles as a part time hobby. Most recently he worked as a counter man at Action Auto Parts and Glass since 1984.
Mr. Thompson was very generous, caring and loving friend to many Fairbanksans who he associated with.
He is survived by his parents Bud and Laura Thompson of Lewiston ID; sisters Charmaine Hayfield of Fairbanks, Ak. and Susan Thompson of Lewiston, Idaho; and brothers, Terry and Randy Thompson, Lewiston, Id.
Parents: Theodore Carl "Bud" THOMPSON Jr. and Laura Marie RAMSLAND.

Darby Locklan THOMPSON² was born on 31 December 1968 in Salt Lake City, Utah.³ Parents: Cecil Lavern THOMPSON and Sharon Lee ANDERSON.

David Dean THOMPSON^1,2 was born on 9 October 1935 in Mitchell, Davison Co., SD. Parents: John (Jonas) THOMPSON and Josephine Margaret CLEVEN.

Spouse: Lila Rose FEISTNER. Lila Rose FEISTNER and David Dean THOMPSON were married on 7 September 1958 in Storla, Aurora Co., SD. Children were: Debra Dee THOMPSON, Larry Dean THOMPSON, Todd Frederick THOMPSON.

Debra Dee THOMPSON^1,2 was born on 28 October 1959.³ Parents: David Dean THOMPSON and Lila Rose FEISTNER.

Spouse: David Paul ENTZ. Debra Dee THOMPSON and David Paul ENTZ were married on 21 May 1983. Children were: Landon Paul ENTZ, Jordan David ENTZ, Dylan Jon ENTZ, Nathan Micah ENTZ.

Dennis Charles THOMPSON^1,2 was born on 8 March 1950 in Sacramento, CA. He died on 16 April 1987 in Sacramento, CA. He was buried in Fair Oaks, CA. Infor. in file from Luella Thompson Feland. Dennis was married andd divorced, nothing else is known.
Parents: Chester Andrew THOMPSON and Lydia Jane ERHARDT.

Spouse: Sheilah Ann SEWELL. Sheilah Ann SEWELL and Dennis Charles THOMPSON were married on 21 February 1970. They were divorced. Children were: Pamela Renee THOMPSON, Dennis Charles THOMPSON Jr..

Dennis Charles THOMPSON Jr.¹ was born on 17 May 1973 in Carmicland, CA. Parents: Dennis Charles THOMPSON and Sheilah Ann SEWELL.

Denton LeRoy THOMPSON^1,2 was born on 10 February 1931. He died on 16 September 2004 in Avera Queen of Peace Hospital, Mitchell, Davison Co., SD. He was buried on 20 September 2004 in Trinity Cemetery, Letcher, SD. Parents: Peter Olaus THOMPSON and Darlene Vinnie HUNTER.

Spouse: Janet Carolyn LARSON. Janet Carolyn LARSON and Denton LeRoy THOMPSON were married on 4 October 1959. Children were: Carolyn Diane THOMPSON, Peter Denton THOMPSON, Connie Dee THOMPSON, Cynthia Darleen THOMPSON.

Devyn John THOMPSON was born on 2 April 2002. Parents: John Paul THOMPSON and Laura Irma SENSKA.

Donald THOMPSON² was born in 1914 in Near Letcher, Sanborn Co., SD. He died on 28 May 1975.³ Infor. in file from records of Luella Thompson Feland. He lived in California.
Parents: Joseph Emeil THOMPSON and Leila MCCONOUGHEY.

Donna Lou THOMPSON^1,2 was born on 11 December 1933. Parents: Lewis Tobias THOMPSON and Gertie Edith HANSEN.

Spouse: Phillip MUTH. Donna Lou THOMPSON and Phillip MUTH were married on 19 February 1955. Children were: Steven Allan MUTH, Roger Dean MUTH, Karen Ann MUTH, Kevin Joe MUTH, Brian Lee MUTH.

Doris Lucille THOMPSON^1,2 was born on 7 November 1919 in Storla, Aurora Co., SD. She died on 29 August 2000 in Everett, WA. She was buried in Everett, WA. Parents: Charles Thomas THOMPSON and Ida Louise ANDERSON.

Spouse: Arnold Lee BROWN. Doris Lucille THOMPSON and Arnold Lee BROWN were married on 17 February 1946.³ Children were: Ronald Lee BROWN, Barbara Ann BROWN.

Doyle Alvin THOMPSON^1,2 was born on 15 July 1960. Parents: Alvin Oscar THOMPSON and Kathryn Ann KNUDSON.

Duane THOMPSON² was born on 9 December 1954 in Silsbee, Harding Co., Texas. Parents: Virgil Dewayne THOMPSON and Frieda .

Dwayne Dean THOMPSON² was born on 25 February 1961 in Liberal, Seward Co., KA.³ Parents: Eldon Emil THOMPSON and Donna Elizabeth REIGEL.

Edna Pearl THOMPSON² was born on 28 February 1932 in Liberal, Seward Co., KA.³ Parents: Emil Hanse THOMPSON and Pearl Elizabeth INGRAHAM.

Spouse: William Edward CARLILE. Edna Pearl THOMPSON and William Edward CARLILE were married on 19 July 1954 in Raton, New Mexico.³ Children were: Pamela Kay CARLILE, Wesley Swayne CARLILE, Ramonia Gail CARLILE, Beverly Joan CARLILE.

Eileen June THOMPSON^1,2 was born on 29 July 1923. Parents: Peter Olaus THOMPSON and Darlene Vinnie HUNTER.

Spouse: Clinton Darwin TOBIN. Eileen June THOMPSON and Clinton Darwin TOBIN were married on 2 February 1947. Children were: Ronnie Lee TOBIN, Sherry Kay TOBIN, Perry Darwin TOBIN, Ricky Layne TOBIN.

Eldon Emil THOMPSON² was born on 28 February 1932 in Liberal, Seward Co., KA.³ Parents: Emil Hanse THOMPSON and Pearl Elizabeth INGRAHAM.

Spouse: Donna Elizabeth REIGEL. Donna Elizabeth REIGEL and Eldon Emil THOMPSON were married on 25 October 1955 in Perryton, Texas.³ Children were: Tamera Cozett THOMPSON, Dwayne Dean THOMPSON, Lisa Jaye THOMPSON.

Elizabeth Ann Zahn THOMPSON^1,2 was born on 17 April 1962. She was adopted in 1962. Parents: Alvin Oscar THOMPSON and Margene Esther Collins ZAHN.

Ella Andrea THOMPSON^1,2 was born on 18 November 1897 in Belford Twp, Aurora Co., SD. She died on 6 July 1975. Parents: Oskar(Asbjørn Torkellson Hammersmark) THOMPSON and Elsie Christine JONASDTR.

Elma Leona THOMPSON² was born on 3 January 1918 in Flasher, Morton Co., North Dakota.³ Infor. in file from records of Luella Thompson Feland. Other family records have been compared. She is a budget analyst for the Navy. She lived at Mitchillville, Maryland.
A North Dakota B/C shows; born at Flasher, Morton County, Elma Leona Thompson,1/3/1918. Sex female, mother married, father Theodore Thompson, white,
age 35, born Norway, farmer. mother Ricka Voss, white, age 24, born Iowa, housewife. Child born at 3 am, signed W. R. Shortridge MD, physician, Flasher, North Dakota, 1/4/1918. Given name added 9/9/1940. Received by registrar 2/5/1918, W. R. Shortridge Registrar. Copy secured 9/9/1940.
Parents: Theodore Carl THOMPSON and Ricka VOSS.

Spouse: Robert TIDWELL.

Emil Hanse THOMPSON² was born on 27 February 1884 in Plankinton, Aurora Co., SD.³ He died on 31 March 1955 in Liberal, Seward Co., KA.³ Parents: Thomas A. THOMPSON Jr. and Augusta Lena LARSON.

Spouse: Pearl Elizabeth INGRAHAM. Pearl Elizabeth INGRAHAM and Emil Hanse THOMPSON were married on 19 September 1921.³ Children were: Ila Jean THOMPSON, Edna Pearl THOMPSON, Eldon Emil THOMPSON, Harvey Thomas THOMPSON.

Emma Pauline THOMPSON² was born on 27 February 1942 in Beaver, Oklahoma.³ Parents: Thomas Elias THOMPSON and Anna May SNOW.

Spouse: Otis Darrell KEEN. Emma Pauline THOMPSON and Otis Darrell KEEN were married on 10 July 1970 in Long Beach, CA.

Spouse: Jerry Ivor ROZEAN. Emma Pauline THOMPSON and Jerry Ivor ROZEAN were married on 8 January 1960.³ They^³ were divorced in March 1969 in Liberal, Seward Co., KA. Children were: Penny Lou ROZEAN, Clark Todd ROZEAN, Connie Ann ROZEAN.

Erica THOMPSON¹ was born (date unknown). Parents: Quentin Oscar THOMPSON and Jacqueline Kay WENZEL.

Erma Claribelle THOMPSON^2,5 was born on 4 April 1896 in Glen Rock, Converse Co., WY. She died on 8 November 1978 in Hermiston, Umatilla Co., OR. She was buried on 10 November 1978.³ Erma was a Mother/Housewife. Infor. in file is from the records of Luella Thompson Feland. She was Baptist.
In file a funeral card shows; In Memory Of ,Erna Williams, born 4/4/1896, died 11/8/1978, Funeral services at Burns Mortuary Chapel, Hermiston, Oregon, 11/10/1978, 10:30 am, Officiating Rev. OArville Chapman, music Merril Womach, Casket Bearers, Manny Woodward, Victor Stockard, Roy Brown, Tex Wilson, W. A. Rust, Bill Bloom, Honorary Bearer Larry Osborne, concluding ceremony , Hermiston cemetery.
A letter in file; Dear Luella; 9/10/1974; It was so nice to hear from you and thanks so much for the obituary of Grama Thompson- I remember her real well as she lived with us several years before she went to aunt Annie Waaga's and we came by wagon and horses to North Dakota to my dads (Carl Thompson) homestead in 1905- Theodore your dad was with us there a lot. We called him Ted - he helped my dad a lot. and we all loved Ted. I could probly tell you lots of funny little stories about him and us-
My first term of school was spent in the same school as Sanna. Bert and a lot of cousins went to. So I enjoyed your letter so much hearing about all our folks back there-
Bert went with Lloyd and I to get married as a witness Sept 15-1915- My folks come to Oregon in May 1915-But Lloyd and I stayed in N. D. until the fall of 1918 we had 6 children- Gennive born 1917 died 1933. Leone born 1919. Now living in Independence Ore. Gladys born 1921 lives here in Hermiston, Bernice born 1923 lives in Spokane Wash. Lois born 1926 lives on Vashon Island near Seattle. Then our boy Lloyd Jr. born May 1 1930- he drowned in 1948 . Then I lost my husband (Lloyd Sr.) 11 months ago yesterday- and life goes on.
I expect Arlie or Millen can tell you more about the rest of the Thompsons than I can, I did get some information from dad before he died but don't know where papers are now- if I run across them I'll try and send them to you-
I overdid and got sick with pneumonia and ended having a stroke just before Lloyd passed away had to go to his funeral in a wheel chair. But I am so glad I am able to care for myself now. Gladys works here in town, so comes and has lunch with me every day and to do little things for me- Ora came over sunday- brot his wife and her mother- and he told me about hearing from you, he is going to take me down to see Arlie and Pearl about Sept 19- I am getting a catrack in my right eye so want to go before I have to have it operated on and
while the weather is good and I can see things. Ora has been so wounderfull to me-
I guess our fall weather is just around the corner. they said on T V tonite there was new snow in the mts. I don't like snow and cold so much any more-
One of my son's in law is a carpenter and works on some big potatoe sheds 100'x400'- They are suposed to be finished by Nov 1 I forget how many tons of potatoes each shed will hold- There are 1,000s of acres on both sides of the Columbia here of potatoes, those and cattle and hay of cours some of our big crops- and we have the Umatilla Army Depot 12 miles out so this country is growing o yes we have acres and acres of melons. 1 year a man or 3 men I should say took three big truck loads of melons up your way- They sold trucks and all then flew back-
Now my eyes are about to give out to nite so I must close for this time. Hoping you and yours are all well
As Always
Erna
P. S. Do you want that obituary back I'd love to hear from you again, maybe next time I'll be able to tell you more you want to know- O yes our big Pendleton Round up starts today-
Bert Thompson was the witness at the marriage. Loved to do crafts, quilts, crochet, button pictures Parents: Carl Tobias THOMPSON and Marietta Lovina BENNETT.

Spouse: Lloyd Elton WILLIAMS. Erma Claribelle THOMPSON and Lloyd Elton WILLIAMS were married on 15 September 1915 in Brisbane, ND.³ Children were: Genevieve Marietta WILLIAMS, Leona Junetta WILLIAMS, Gladys Erna WILLIAMS, Bernice Maggie WILLIAMS, Lois Ellen WILLIAMS, Lloyd Elton WILLIAMS Jr..

Ernest Leonard THOMPSON^1,2 was born on 9 July 1909 in Landa, ND.³ He died on 7 October 1996 in Sioux Valley Hos, Sioux Falls, SD. Ernie was a life long Letcher area farmer, active in the Storla Lutheran Church, and served on the school board and elevator board.
Parents: Charles Thomas THOMPSON and Ida Louise ANDERSON.

Spouse: Arlene Alice ASBENSON. Arlene Alice ASBENSON and Ernest Leonard THOMPSON were married on 15 March 1936.³ Children were: Paul Ernest THOMPSON, Keith Arlen THOMPSON.

Erwin Miller THOMPSON^1,2 was born on 6 April 1965. Parents: Paul Ernest THOMPSON and Beverly Jean HOFFMAN.

Spouse: Dianne HANSSEN. Dianne HANSSEN and Erwin Miller THOMPSON were married. They were divorced.

Esther Clarice THOMPSON^1,2 was born on 1 September 1911 in Landa, ND. She died on 11 December 2000 in Snohomish, WA. She was buried on 15 December 2000 in Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Everett, WA.
Parents: Charles Thomas THOMPSON and Ida Louise ANDERSON.

Spouse: Charles Kenneth LINDSEY. Esther Clarice THOMPSON and Charles Kenneth LINDSEY were married on 7 December 1929.³ Children were: Robert Lester LINDSEY, Russell Duane LINDSEY, Shirley Jean LINDSEY, Jerry Allen LINDSEY.

Eugene THOMPSON² was born on 20 June 1922 in Valley City, Barnes Co., North Dakota.³ He died on 20 May 1975.³ Infor. in file from records of Luella Thompson Feland. He lived in California.
Parents: Anton Severine THOMPSON and Nellie MCCONOUGHEY.

Fern Lucille THOMPSON² was born on 14 October 1919.³ Parents: Louis Christopher THOMPSON and Anna Barbra MORRISON.

Spouse: Charley Franklin RIDGE. Fern Lucille THOMPSON and Charley Franklin RIDGE were married on 17 April 1938 in Pratt, Kansas.³ Children were: Evelyn Lucille RIDGE, Helen Louise RIDGE, Charles Louis RIDGE.

Freda Laretta THOMPSON² was born on 21 February 1922.³ Parents: Louis Christopher THOMPSON and Anna Barbra MORRISON.

Spouse: Laymond William WOOD. Freda Laretta THOMPSON and Laymond William WOOD were married on 21 August 1949 in Perryton, Texas.³ Children were: Billy Dean WOOD.

Gary Jon THOMPSON^1,2 was born on 18 May 1935 in Sacramento, CA.³ He was adopted in 1935. Parents: George Julius THOMPSON and Marye HARDING.

Spouse: Marion DIXON. Marion DIXON and Gary Jon THOMPSON were married on 31 December 1955.³ Children were: Jon Bentley THOMPSON, Leslie Talbot THOMPSON.

Gavin Owen Andrew THOMPSON^2,5 was born on 22 November 1979 in Cambridge, England.³ Parents: Lyle Elvan THOMPSON and Janet Maira FITZPATRICK.

George Julius THOMPSON^1,2 was born on 19 November 1895 in Strand, Adams Co, IA. He died on 19 January 1980 in Oakmont, CA.³ Information in file is from records of Luella Thompson Feland, and Millen Thompson. His name is also spelled George Juluis according to the history in notes under rin 328. George was going to college when the war broke out, and he enlisted, and served as paymaster, and office worker. After that his army commander had a box factory in Sacramento, he worked for him as bookkeeper. He bought stock until he had a big share in the company. The company sold out, and he retired. They then lived at 297 Belhaven Cir., Santa Rosa, Calif. 95405. His wife Mary had a brain operation. Died of a heart attack. Parents: Andrew Thomas THOMPSON and Taletta Tobine "Lettie" JONASDTR.

Spouse: Marye HARDING. Marye HARDING and George Julius THOMPSON were married on 29 January 1929.³ Children were: Gary Jon THOMPSON, Janis Mae THOMPSON.

Gerald Dennis THOMPSON was born on 27 October 1954 in Sumter, SC. Parents: Max Gerald THOMPSON and Nancy Lee "Nannie" MITCHELL.

Gregg Alan THOMPSON¹ was born on 16 June 1971 in Mitchell, Davison Co., SD. Parents: Keith Arlen THOMPSON and Gloria Faith SOLBERG.

Gwendolyn nmi THOMPSON was born (date unknown).

Spouse: DeWitt Randall SAY. Children were: Terry Lynn SAY.

Harry Emi THOMPSON² was born on 23 September 1891 in Cooperstown, Griggs Co., ND.³ He died on 26 April 1959.³ Parents: Thomas A. THOMPSON Jr. and Augusta Lena LARSON.

Spouse: Nellie Gladys WRIGHT. Nellie Gladys WRIGHT and Harry Emi THOMPSON were married on 7 February 1918.³ Children were: Rowena Frances THOMPSON.

Harvey Thomas THOMPSON² was born on 4 February 1935 in Liberal, Seward Co., KA.³ Infor. in file from records of Luella Thompson Feland. Harvey and Reta were divorced 4/25/1958.
Parents: Emil Hanse THOMPSON and Pearl Elizabeth INGRAHAM.

Spouse: Reta Rae MANGLES. Reta Rae MANGLES and Harvey Thomas THOMPSON were married on 28 October 1953 in Clayton, New Mexico.³ They^³ were divorced. Children were: Randy Ray THOMPSON, Vickie Sue THOMPSON, Tena Marie THOMPSON.

Spouse: Marilyn LEWIS. Marilyn LEWIS and Harvey Thomas THOMPSON were married on 1 June 1962 in Liberal, Seward Co., KA.³

Holly Ann THOMPSON^1,2 was born on 18 January 1979. Parents: Dale Lewis THOMPSON and Marianne Ida KING.

Ila Jean THOMPSON² was born on 14 August 1930 in Liberal, Seward Co., KA.³ She died on 14 August 1930.³
Parents: Emil Hanse THOMPSON and Pearl Elizabeth INGRAHAM.

Jamie Lynn THOMPSON^1,2 was born on 7 November 1983. Parents: Marlon Lee THOMPSON and Colleen Mary WALFORD.

Janet Lea THOMPSON² was born on 4 February 1953 in Ashland, Kansas.³

Spouse: Randy Ray THOMPSON. Janet Lea THOMPSON and Randy Ray THOMPSON were married on 26 January 1974 in Ashland, Kansas.³ Children were: Trevor Ray THOMPSON, Theresa LeAnn THOMPSON.

Janis Mae THOMPSON^1,2 was born on 22 January 1937 in Sacramento, CA.³ She was adopted. Infor. in file from records of Luella Thompson Feland. Also from Millen E.Thompson. This child was adopted.
Parents: George Julius THOMPSON and Marye HARDING.

Spouse: John Albert BOHL. Children were: John Albert BOHL Jr..

Spouse: John Albert BHOL. Janis Mae THOMPSON and John Albert BHOL were married on 19 July 1958.³ Children were: John Albert Jr. BHOL.

Jay Thomas THOMPSON^1,2,27 was born on 20 August 1970 in LaCrosse, WI. He was baptized in Our Redemer Church, LaCrosse, WI. He was confirmed in Grace Lutheran Church, Raleigh, NC. He graduated with a degree in Psychology from Lenoir-Rhyne, a Lutheran college in Hickory, NC. Jay enjoys being the director of Camp Lutherock, a Lutheran wilderness adventure camp in the mountains of North Carolina where he gets to share his love of outdoor adventure while serving the Lord. He is now a youth director at a Lutheran Church in a suburb of Raleigh, NC. Parents: Thomas Andrew THOMPSON and Susan Jane RONEY.

Spouse: Milla PENTTI. Milla PENTTI and Jay Thomas THOMPSON were married on 23 May 1998 in Raleigh, NC. Children were: Toren Joonas THOMPSON.

Jeremy Reed THOMPSON^1,2 was born on 6 August 1985. He died on 17 May 2003 in west of Storla, Aurora Co., SD. Jeremy was killed in a one car roll-over two and a half miles west of Oscar Thompson's place. He would have graduated from Plankinton High School that Saturday afternoon. Parents: Marlon Lee THOMPSON and Colleen Mary WALFORD.

John (Jonas) THOMPSON^1,2,9 was born on 10 July 1887 in Belford Twp, Aurora Co., SD. He died on 22 November 1963 in Mitchell, Davison Co., SD. He was buried on 27 November 1963 in Trinity Cemetery, Sanborn Co., Letcher, SD. Operated a farm near Storla until 1922 (homestead) when he moved to Mitchell to become a representative for Omar Wonder Flour. In 1938 moved out to Jensen farm near Storla and then moved back to old homestead where brother Peter had been living since John's moving to Mitchell. Retired in 1959, lived in Storla, Mitchell (Beebee Retirement Home where Margaret was an RN) and then in Sioux Falls where he died in Sioux Valley Hospital of a stroke. He died the day that JFK was shot.
Obituary: Funeral Tuesday for John Thompson, Pioneer Resident (Mitchell Daily Republic, Nov. 26, 1963)
Funeral services were held at Storla Lutheran Church Monday for John Thompson, pioneer resident, who died Friday at Sioux Valley Hospital, Sioux Falls, after a brief illness. He was 76 years old.
The Rev. Bennert Solberg officiated at the services and burial was at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Mrs. Leroy Olsen was organist and vocal music was by the Storla men's choir, and the Rev. Olaf Rossing.
Pallbearers were Norman Thompson, Lavern Asbenson, Lowell Berg, Peter Erickson, Dale Thompson, Lyle Johnson. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Robert Gabrielson, Roy Berven, Walter Scott, Lynn Anderson, Barney Hill, Albert Selland, Fred Feistner, Edwin Kampen, Al Dahl.
John Thompson was born July 10, 1887 to Oskar and Else (Sanstol) Thompson in Belford Township, Aurora County, Dakota Territory. After a very brief illness he passed away Nov. 22, 1963 in Sioux Valley Hospital, Sioux Falls at the age of 76 years, 4 months and 12 days.
He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and remained an active member all his life. He operated a farm near Storla until 1922 when he moved to Mt. Vernon to operate a general merchandise store. In 1927 he left the store and moved to Mitchell to become a representative of a flour mill. On Nov. 22, 1932 he was married to Margaret Cleven of Landa, N. Dak. He returned in 1938 to the farm in the Storla community until his retirement in 1959.
He is survived by his widow, and four sons, Darrell, of Madison, Wis., David, Omaha, Nebr., Oscar of Storla and Thomas of Grand Forks, N. Dak.: two brothers, Tom and Lewis: and four sisters, Mrs. Annie Asbenson, Mrs. Lisa Hutton, Miss Ella Thompson, and Mrs. Alida Berg: six grandchildren and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Peter, and a sister who died in infancy.
"Han Har Ikke Levnet os, han har gaat foran os." May God bless his memory.
Parents: Oskar(Asbjørn Torkellson Hammersmark) THOMPSON and Elsie Christine JONASDTR.

Spouse: Josephine Margaret CLEVEN. Josephine Margaret CLEVEN and John (Jonas) THOMPSON were married on 22 November 1932.³ Children were: John Darrell THOMPSON, David Dean THOMPSON, Oscar Cleven THOMPSON, Thomas Andrew THOMPSON.

John A. THOMPSON² was born on 27 October 1851 in Mission Twp., LaSalle Co., IL. He died on 18 July 1926 in Lark, Grant Co., ND. He was buried on 20 July 1926 in Pleasant View Cemetery, Lark, Morton (now Grant) Co., N. D.. Infor.in file is from the records of Luella Feland Thompson. A federal census in file for Mission Township, Lasalle County, Illinois of 6/30/1860 , shows John as 9, and born in Illinois. A census for the same county of 8/23/1870, shows John as 17, and born in Illinois. A census for Douglas Township, Adams County Iowa, of 6/29/1880 shows age 28, born in Illinois. John was a farmer, and his faith was Lutheran. In file we have pictures of the John Thompson Family. Also one of John and Kari, and the 3 great aunts, taken in Walkerville Cr., a suburb of Butte, Montana. Also a picture of Martha Peterson, Kari Thompson , John Thompson, Betsy Larson, and Anna Waaga. A picture of Elsie Thompson, and Clifford Thompson near Lark, N. D. IN 1927, on John's homestead.
John Thompson was born in Lasalle County, Illinois on 10/28/1851, the son of Thomas and Kari Thompson. He grew to manhood there, and in 1877 moved with his parents to Adams County, Iowa. On 2/23/1881 he was married to Elsie Olson who had arrived from Norway the year before. They moved to the vicinity of Mitchell, S.D. in 1882, and back to Adams County, IA in 1890 where they farmed for the next 19 years. In 1909, on advice of his brother Carl (for whom Carl Township is named) and their son Theodore, they moved to Morton County (now Grant County) and took a homestead 4 miles N/W of Lark. They were the parents of 7 children, 3 of whom also lived in the Lark area. Theodore, Mrs. Henry (Clara) Day, and Bert. Joe,Mrs. John (Lena) Hendrickson, and Mrs. Andy(Sanna) Anderson remained in Iowa and Anton moved to Valley City, North Dakota.
John died 7/18/1926, and is buried at Pleasant View cemetery, Lark, North Dakota. Elsie remained on the homestead for a few years and then went to Hubbard County Minnesota where she spent her last years at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Day. She died there 3/19/1937 and was taken back to North Dakota where she is buried beside her husband. This document is on file at the Morton County Historical Society.
In file is an application and certificate of marriage showing; I Andrew Thompson of Montgomery County, State of Iowa aged 24 years do solemnly swear that I am acquainted with John Thompson and Elsie Olson who are parties for the marriage of whom a license applied for; that said John Thompson is the age of 29 years and upwards, of sound contracting mind, and unmarried; that said Elsie Olson is of the age of 23 years and upwards, of sound contracting mind and unmarried; and there is no legal impediment to said parties entering the marriage state to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I am not interested in the issue of said license. signed Andrew Thompson, subscribed and sworn to by Andrew Thompson before me February 23rd 188, W E Lauton.
CERTIFICATE OF MARRIAGE, To the Circuit Court of Montgomery County, Iowa, This certifies that on the 23rd day of February 1881 at Red Oak in said county,according to law, and by authority, I duly joined in marriage Mr. John Thompson and Miss Elsie Olson, Given under my hand this 23rd day of Feb. 1881, H C Tsuich J P. A second doc. in file shows Iowa state board of health, return of marriage to county clerk. Groom John Thompson, residence Leasbon? Adams Co. IA, occupation farmer, age 30 (on this the two M/C'S DON'T AGREE), color white, race sweed, place birth IL, father Thos Thompson, mother Cary Johnson, first marriage, bride Elsie Olson, residence Adams Co. Ia, age next birthday 24,color white, race sweed, place birth Norway, she did not show her fathers or mothers name. No place does Elsie ever show her parents, as a result we do not know who they were. Why? First marriage, married at Red Oak, Montgomery Co.,Iowa, on the 23rd day of Feb 1881, witness H C Tsuich. Red Oak, Iowa , Feb 23,1881, certified by both John's and Elsies signature's. Also certified the marriage return is correct, and marriage solemnized by me, dated at Red Oak, IA, H C Tsuich, 2/23/1881, Justice of the Peace. Recorded in marriage record2, page 32, Red Oak, Montgomery County, Iowa.
The census for Douglas Township, Adams Co., Iowa shows John as 43, A farmer, born in Illinois.1895 census.
John and Elsie attended the Strand Lutheran Church. We have in file; Articles of incorporation, Misc. record book, no 3, Adams Co. Courthouse; We whose names are subscribed hereunder do certify that we have associated ourselves together as a body corporate under the laws of Iowa relating to charitable, scientific and religious organizations and have adopted the following articles of incorporation.; Article 1; The name of this society is the first Evangelical Lutheran Church, Douglas and Lincoln Townships, Adams County, Iowa, and its place of business shall be Lincoln Township, Adams Co.Iowa.; Article 2; The object shall be the promotion of Christian Religion in our midst and throughout the world.; Article 3; The members at all times shall consist of the members shown on the church records.; Article 4; The officers shall consist of a president, secretary, treasurer and three trustees; Article 5; Such officers shall be elected at the annual meeting by a majority of members present, and shall hold their office for 1 year, or until their successors are elected, except the trustees who shall hold their offices as follows, at the annual meeting in Jan., 1887 there shall be elected three trustees, one for 1 year, one for 2 years and one for three years, and on the expiration of their terms their successors shall be elected for 3 years.; Article 6; The annual meeting shall be held on the 2nd Saturday in January, of each year and special meetings may be called at any time by the board of trustees.; Article 7; The trustees until the annual meeting, January, 1887 shall be Lars Ritland, Tom Orstad and Dan ODSON; Article 8; The private property of the members shall be exempt from corporate debts; Article 9; These articles may be amended by a majority of the members at any meeting . Signed, K.G. Hendrickson, O. T. Lovig, H. G. Hendrickson, John A. Hetland, T. D. Nelson.Trustees Daniel Odson, Thomas Orstad, Lars L. Ritland. Be it remembered that on the 28th day of June, A. D. 1886, before the undersigned a notary public, in and for said county, came the above, whose names affixed. William C. Chubb, notary public. The Strand Lutheran Church is north of Corning Iowa.
In file a record of land purchase, recorded 6/28/1886, Grantee, church First Evangelical; Grantor; Know all men by these presents that W. 0. Knudson and his wife Catherine of Adams County, State of Iowa, for $90.00 do hereby sell and convey unto the said First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Douglas and Lincoln township and to their assignees the following descibed premises situated in the County of Adams and State of Iowa, 22 rods by 22 rods. O. Knudson, Catherine Knudson. W. C. Chubb Notary Public. 2nd purchase of land; Filed 3/22/1897. Osmund Knudson and wife to First Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church;That we O. Knudson and wife Catherine in the consideration of $ 250.00 in hand paid by First Norwegian Lutheran Church, Douglas and Lincoln Townships in Adams County, Iowa, do hereby sell and convey to church containing 17 acres. W . H.Clark, Notary Public. Next in file is a drawing of Strand Lutheran Church, Adams County, Iowa, 1875-1975.
A newspaper article, STRAND LUTHERAN CHURCH HAS CENTENNIAL SUNDAY, Villisca-Strand Lutheran Church congregation of Adams County, rural Villisca , observed it's 100th anniversary Sunday, June 15, at the church with morning services at11, potluck dinner at noon, short program in the afternoon followed by a fellowship hour in the church dining room.
The Rev. Gudmund Peterson Bethesda Lutheran Church rural Clarinda, was incharge.
The congregation was organized 5/21/1875, and in 1886 the church was built on land purchased from Osmund and Catherine Knutson. The church has been added to and a lot of improvement made at different times, but the original building still remains as it was built in 1886.
Mrs.Julia Easterlie, 100 years old, is a charter member of the church and attended the observance Sunday.
The congregation has been served by 24 Pastors and students and other Pastors in the area. There have been 865 baptisms, 395 confirmands, and 129 weddings.
Former Pastors present Sunday were the Reverand H.H. Stanke of Clarinda and the Rev. Herbert Bjorquist, Red Oak.
Tell Program The afternoon program included a singalong with Patty Linn at the organ, scripture and prayer by Pastor Peterson, music by a girl's vocal trio of Brenda Olson, Tanya Barnard, and Terri Johnston, comments by the visiting Pastors, vocal solos by Lacey Jackson and Dennis Hendrickson and an original poem by a former member of the church, Mrs. Anna Jelinek of Omaha.
Letters, memorials and other communications were read and acknowledged byMrs. M. D. Hendrickson.
Fellowship hour serving was by the president of the ladies aid, Mrs. FrancisOrstad; vice president, Mrs. J. C. Forsythe; and past presidents Mesdames Verle Mosman, Mildred Stuvick, Guy Easterlie and Elmo Odson.
Committee in charge of arrangements included Mesdames Lester Hendrickson,Marvin Ward, Ernie Olson and Floyd Ritnour.
Approximately 300 attended from Iowa, California, Nebraska, Missouri, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Florida, and Michigan.
We have in file a picture of the John Thompson family.
We have in file a program of the 100th anniversary celebration of the Strand Lutheran church. It shows officers of the church. History is included. Of interest is a section titled do you remember when?; The coal stove in the middle of the room, banked after Sunday morning service in the winter to have it ready for evening service.; When the men sat on the east sise of the church and the ladies and children on the westside.; We walked around and placed our money on the altar, which was in the middle of the sanctuary until it was rebuilt, for all special offerings.; The large circle of kerosene lamps hanging from the ceiling, trimmed, filled, and always shined by our janitor, Levine Kjleen.; The bell was rung each Sunday morning three times at 9:00, 9 :30, and 10:00 A. M. calling us to services. We all missed it very much when no one was there to ring it.; The bell was tolled for funerals, supposedly the age of the deceased, by Levine Kjleen, no one has been able to do this since his death.; When the baazar was mission sale, with free dinner at noon always onSaturday. Followed by auction. Sunday was mission Sunday, another all day services, the money taken in on these days was to pay the budget to the Synod.; When the windows were clear glass, and if anyone went by during services, you could sneak a sly glance.
A census for Douglas Township, Adams County, Iowa, 1895 shows John Thompson age 43, farmer, born in Illinois.
In file we have a document, Dept of Interior, United States Land Office,Bismarck, North Dakota, County of Morton, John Thompson being first duly sworn says that he is the identical person who made H. E.No. 212758 for the southwest quarter Serial No 012172 Sec 24 Twn 135 N. Rge 86 W. This affidavit and the affidavits, proofs and oaths hereto attached are made and taken before the nearest and most accessible officer qualified to take the same in the land district wherein the lands above described are located. Signed John Thompson,
Subscribed and sworn to before me at my office in Carson Morton County, North Dakota, this 6th day of January A. D. 1913. F. G. Boettcher, U.S.Commissioner, District of North Dakota.
Another document, Dept. of Interior, United States Land Office Bismarck, North Dakota, serial no 012172, receipt no 1005110, Certificate Homestead.Proof made under act 6/6/1912. Patent to contain reservation, conditions and limitations of act of 3/3/1909, public no 323. 1/25/1913, It is hereby certified that, pursuant to the provisions of section 2291, revised statutes of the United States, John Thompson has made payment in full for southeast quarter, section 24, Township 135 n., range 86 w, 5th P. Meridian, containing 160 acres. Now therefore, be it known that, on presentation of this certificate to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, the said John Thompson shall be entitled to receive a patent for the lot above described. R. M. Stireus, Registrar. All of the land described has been finally classified and case approved for reissue patent under act of April, 12/18/1916, Coal reservation cancelled. It was patented, no 337713, on 5/27/1913.
A document titled Notice of Intention to Make Proof. It is stamped Received, U. S. Land Office, 11/4/1912, Bismarck, N. Dak. Department of the Interior, U.S. Land Office at Bismarck, N. Dak., 10/31/1912, I John Thompson of Carl, N. D.who on 4/12/1909 made homestead entry, serial no. 012172, entry no. 212758, for south east quarter, section 24, Township 135n, Range 86 w, 5th Meridian, hereby give notice of my intention to make final three year proof to establish my claim to the land above described, before F. G. Boettcher, U. S. Commissioner, at Carson, N. Dak., on the Jan 3 1913 day of (blank) by two of the following witnesses: Erwin Jones of Carl N. D., John J. Johnson of Carl, N.D., Charles G.Lanson of Carl N. D., Nels Merrild of Lark, N. D. Signed John Thompson.11/14/1912 Notice of the above intention to make proof will be published in the Carson Press, Carson, N.D., for a period of five consecutive weeks, which I hereby designate as the newspaper published nearest the land above described, signed R. N. Stireus
A document titled, Department of the Interior, United States Land Office, Bismarck, North, Dakota, State of North Dakota, County of Morton, I being first duly sworn depose and say that I am the entryman of the S E 1/4, Sec. 24, Twn.135, Rge. 86, and that I am the person who made application to make final proof of the above entry. And that the date for appearing for said proof was set January 3d 1913. Before F. G. Boettcher U. S. Commissioner at his office in Carson Morton County North Dakota. And I hereby certify that I did on the 3d day of January 1913 appear with my witness to offer proof in behalf of my said homestead entry. And the reason for not being able to offer the said testimony on the date set was that the said F. G. Boettcher U. S. Commissioner was not in his office on that day, nor was he present until this 6th day of January 1913. Reason being that he the said commissioner was away and could not return to take the said proof. I have hereunto set my hand and affixd my seal this 6th day of January 1913. signed John Thompson. On this 6th day of January 1913
appeared personally before me John Thompson and who was first duly sworn deposed and says that the above affidavit is true and correct. signed F. G.Boettcher, United States Commissioner, District of North Dakota.
Final Affidavit Required of Homestead Claimants; I John Thompson having made a homestead entry of the southeast quarter, section 24, township 135 n, range86 w 5th principal meridian, subject to entry at Bismarck North Dakota Land Office, under section no. 2289 of the revised statutes of the United States, do now apply to perfect my claim thereto by virtue of section no. 2291 of the revised statutes of the United States; and for that purpose do solemnly swear that I am a native born citizen of the United States; that I have made actual settlement upon and have cultivated and resided upon such land since the later part of day of August 1909, to the present time; that no part of said land has been alienated, except as provided in section 2288 of the revised statutes, but that I am the sole bona fide owner as an actual settler; that I will bear true allegiance to the government of the United States; and, further, that I have not heretofore perfected or abandoned an entry made under the homestead laws of the United States, except none. signed John Thompson. I hereby certify that the foregoing affidavit was read by affiant in my presence before affiant affixed signature thereto; that affiant is to me personally known, or has satisfactorily identified before me by Herbert Hallenberg Carson North Dakota.That I verily believe affiant to be a credible person and the identical person hereinbefore described, and that said affidavit was duly subscribed and sworn to before me, at my office, in Carson, Morton County, North Dakota this 6th day of January, 1913. F. G. Boettcher, United States Commissioner, District of North Dakota.
A document showing; Test fees 1.30, Department of the Interior, Homestead Entry, U. S. Land Office, Bismarck North Dakota, no. 012172, $9.30 written in, final proof receipt no. 1005110, testimony of claimant, question 1, What is your full name, age, and post office address? Answer John Thompson 61 years old and post office address Carl North Dakota., question 2, Are you a native born citizen of the United States, and if so, in what state or territory were you born? If foreign born, see note 1. Answer Native born, was born, Lasalle County Ill., question 3, Are you the same person who made homestead entry no.212758, at the Bismarck North Dakota land office on the 12th day of April 1909, for the southeast quarter, section 24, township 135n., range 86 w.5th principal meridian? Answer yes, question 4, a. Are you married or single? Answer yes married b. If married, of whom does your family consist? answer Wife and two children, at home. c. If a married woman, state whether your husband now has a nonperfected homestead entry, and during what time has he resided on this land with you? question 5, a. When did you first establish actual residence upon this land? Answer Later part of August 1909., b. When was your house built on this land? Answer, Built my house in August 1909. c. Have either you or your family ever been absent from the homestead since establishing residence? answer, No we have lived continously. d. If there has been such absence, give the date covered by each absence; and as to each absence state whether you, your family, or both, were thus absent and the reason for each such absence?answer, none. question 6, Describe the land embraced in above entry by legal subdivisions, showing fully the character of same, and kind and amount of timber if any. answer. N 1/2 SE 1/4, 50 Acres cultivable, acres timbered none, feet timber none. S. 1/2 SE 1/4, 60 Acres cultivable, acres timbered none, feet timber none. question 7. State by subdivisions the number of acres cultivated, kind of crop planted, and amount harvested, each year. How many acres of the claim are now cleared, or broken, and under cultivation? If used for grazing only, state number and kind of stock grazed each year and by whom owned.answer. In 1910 I broke 35 acres and planted nothing summer-fallow, and in 1911 I broke none and planted old ground in wheat, and garden truck and raised 400 Bu. wheat, and 20 Bu. potatoes, and small amount of cabage, beans. And in 1912 I broke 30 acres and planted flax, and on old ground planted wheat and oats, and raised 150 Bu.flax, and 400 Bu. wheat, and 200 Bu. oats. My breaking is on the north eight about 15 acres and balance of breaking along the north side of the south eighty. question 8. Describe fully and in detail the amount and kind of improvements on each subdivision. State total value of improvements on the claim. answer. SW 1/4 SE 1/4 house,12-14-8, frame, addission 8-14-8, frame.ddission on east side, 8-10-8. barn, 18-28-9, stone. Well, 62 ft. curbed, with no pump, use rope. Post set for 20 acres, no wire, will wire next spring. 65 acres under cultivation. Total value of improvements $800.00. question 9. Is your present claim within the limits of an incorporated town or selected site of a city or town, or used in any way for trade or business? answer . No it is not. question 10. Are there any indications of coal, salines, or minerals of any kind on the land? If so, describe what they are. answer. No, not that I know of. question 11. Have you ever made any other homestead entry? If so, describe the same. question 12. Have you sold, conveyed, or agreed to sell or convey any portion of the land; if so, to whom and for what purpose? answer No I have not. question 13. Have you optioned, mortgaged, or agreed to option or mortgage, or convey this land, or any part therof; if so, when, to whom, and for what purpose and in what amount? answer. No I have not. question 14. Have you any personal property of any kind elsewhere than on this claim? If so, describe the same, and state where the same is kept. answer. No. question 15. Describe by legal subdivisions, or by number, kind of entry, and office where made, any other entry or filing (not mineral) made by you since August 30,1890. answer. none. Signed John Thompson.
I hereby certify that the deponet was examined separately and apart from other witnesses in the case; that the foregoing deposition was read to or by deponet in my presence before deponent affixed signature thereto; that deponent is to me personally known (or has been satisfactorily identified before me by Herbert Hallenberg Carson N. Dak.); that I verily believe deponent to be the identical person herinbefore described, and that said deposition was duly subscribed and sworn to before me at my office in Carson Morton County North Dakota.
I hereby Certify that the foregoing affidavit was read to or by affiant in my presence before affiant affixed signature thereto; that affiant is to me personally known (or has been satisfactorily identified before me by-----; that I verily believe affiant to be a qualified applicant and the identical person hereinbefore described; and that said affidavit was duly subscribed and sworn to before me, at my office in Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota, within the Bismarck land district, this 12th day of April, 1909. signed by John ?
United States Land Office at Bismarck, N. D., April 12th, 1909. I hereby Certify that the foregoing application is for surveyed land of the class which the applicant is legally entitled to enter under section 2289, revised statutes of the United States, and that there is no prior valid adverse right to the same. M. H. Jewell, Register.
Received of the above named applicant the sum of Eighteen Dollars and no cents, being the amount of fees and compensation of the register and receiver for the entry of the land, herein before described, under section 2290, revised statutes of the United States.
$18.00 Receiver
Serial No. 012172, NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION, Dept. of Interior, U.S . LandOffice at Bismarck, N. D., 10/31/1912, Notice is hereby given that JohnThompson, of Carl North Dakota, who on April 12th, 1909, made homestead entry No., 212758, serial no. 012172, for south-east quarter, section 24, township135 N., range 86 W., 5th meridian, has filed notice of intention to make final 3 yr. proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before F. G.Boettcher, U. S. Commissioner, at Carson, N. D., on the 1/3/1913. Claimant names as witnesses; Erwin Jones, of Carl, N. D., John J. Johnson of Carl, N. D., Charles G. Lanson of Carl, N. D., and Nels Merrild of Lark, N. D., Signed R. N. Steneus, Register. Certificate as to posting of notice. 1/25/1913 I hereby certify that the above notice, or copy thereof, was by me posted in a conspicuous place in my office for a period of 50 days, I having first posted said notice on the 11/14/1912. R. N. Steneus Register.
The same notice was also published in the paper. We have copy of paper notice. We also have affidavit of publication, I Claude La Due, foreman of the Carson press, published weekly, at Carson, N. D., do solemnly swear that a copy of the above notice, as per clipping attached was published weekly in the regular and entire issue of said newspaper, and not in any supplement thereof, for five consecutive issues, commencing with the issue dated 11/21/19 12, and ending with the issue dated 1/3/1913. Claude La Due, Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd day of 1/1913, John C. Bell, Notary Public, Morton Co. N.D.. Carson Press My commission exp. 10/28/1917.
All of this is in the National Archives, record group 49, Serial Patent, 337713.
In addition we have; A form, Dept. of the Interior, HOMESTEAD ENTRY, U. S. Land Office, Bismarck, N. D., APPLICATION, I John Thompson, male, a resident of Carl, Morton County, North Dakota, do hereby apply to enter, under section 2289, revised statutes of the United States, the S/E 1/4 of section 24, township 135 N., range 86 W., 5th, principal meridian, containing 160 acres, within the Bismarck land district; and I do solemnly swear that I am not the proprietor of more than 160 acres of land in any state or territory; that I am a native born citizen of the United States, and am a married man over 21 yearsof age; that my post-office address is Carl N. D.; that this application is honestly and in good faith made for the purpose of actual settlement and cultivation, and not for the benefit of any other person, persons, or corporation; that I will faithfully and honestly endeaver to comply with all the requirements of law as to settlement, residence, and cultivation necessary to acquire title to the land applied for; that I am not acting as an agent of any person, corporation, or syndicate in making this entry, nor in collusion with any person, corporation, or syndicate to give them the benefit of the land entered, or any part therof, or the timber thereon; that I do not apply to enter the same for the purpose of speculation, but in good faith to obtain a home for myself, and that I have not directly or indirectly made, and will not make, any agreement or contract, in any way or manner, with any person or persons, corporation, or syndicate whatsoever, by which the title which I may acquire from the Government of the United States will inure in whole or in part to the benefit of any person except myself. I further swear that since August 30, 1890, I have not entered and acquired title to, nor am I now claiming, under an entry made under any of the nonmineral public-land laws, an amount of land which, together with the land now applied for, will exceed in the aggregate 320 acres; and that I have not heretofore made any entry under the homestead laws except-----; that I am well acquainted with the character of the land herein applied for and with each and every legal subdivision thereof, having personally examined same; that there is not to my knowledge within the limits thereof any vein or lode or quartz or other rock in place bearing gold,silver, cinnabar, lead, tin, or copper, nor any deposit of coal, placer,cement, or gravel.
A NOTICE OF RIGHT OF ELECTION, Sir: Your attention is directed to the provisions of the act of 3/3/1909, printed on the back hereof, and you are hereby notified that subsequently to your entry, said tract was classified, claimed, or reported as being valuable for coal; also that at the time of applying for notice to submit final proof you must state in writing whether you elect to receive a patent which shall contain a reservation to the UnitedStates of all coal in said land, and the right of the United States, or any person or persons authorized by it, to prospect for, mine, and remove coal from the same, in accordance with the conditions and limitations imposed by said act. Should you elect to receive such patent, no further inquiry wil be made respecting the coal character of the land, and patent will issue, with the statutory reservation, provided satisfactory proof of your good faith and of compliance on your part with the provisions of the law under which you claim, be submitted. In the event you decline to elect to receive such patent, evidence will be received at the time of making final proof with a view to determining whether the land is chiefly valuable for coal, and, the proof being in other respects regular and satisfactory, you will be entitled to receive patent without reservation unless at the time of the hearing on final proof it shall be shown that the land is chiefly valuable for coal.
No. 212758, for the south-east quarter, township 135 N., range 8 6 W., 5th Meridian, do hereby elect, upon submission of satisfactory proof of compliance with law under which my claim was initiated, to receive patent for the lands, which patent shall reserve to the United States all of the coal in said lands with the right of the United States, or any person authorized by it, to prospect for, mine, and remove the coal from same in accordance with the conditions and limitations of the act of 3/3/1909 (35 Stat., 844).
In accordance with above election, I hereby authorize the proper officer or officers of the United States, upon submission of satisfactory final proof upon my location, selection, or entry, to issue final certificate or other paper as basis for patent, containing the reservation of the coal herinbefore described, and to issue patent in accordance therewith. signed John Thompson.
The foregoing election was, in our presence, read to or by t Parents: Thomas A. Thompson Torbjørn Trondson AAREG and Caroline (Kare Jonsdatter Maeland) JOHNSON.

Spouse: Elsie OLSON. Elsie OLSON and John A. THOMPSON were married on 23 February 1881. Children were: Theodore Carl THOMPSON, Lena Sophia THOMPSON, Anton Severine THOMPSON, Clara E. May THOMPSON, Joseph Emeil THOMPSON, Sanna Decina "Sanny" THOMPSON, Bertrum Adreas "Bert Andrew" THOMPSON, Unknown THOMPSON.

John Darrell THOMPSON^1,2 was born on 13 September 1933 in Mitchell, Davison Co., SD. Between 1957 and 1999 he was a Professor of Physics in Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD. He received a MS-Physics degree in 1962 in Iowa State Univ.. John received a Ph.D.-Biophysics degree in 1967 in Univ. of Wisconsin. He retired on 1 June 1999 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., SD. Parents: John (Jonas) THOMPSON and Josephine Margaret CLEVEN.

Spouse: Mary Ann BERNARD. Mary Ann BERNARD and John Darrell THOMPSON were married on 27 October 1995 in Chapel of Reconciliation, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD. They were divorced on 24 February 2004 in Hilo, Hawai'i.

Spouse: Marion Ethel KINRAID. Marion Ethel KINRAID and John Darrell THOMPSON were married on 10 April 1981 in Nairobi, Kenya.

Spouse: Maureen Lou KAMPEN. Maureen Lou KAMPEN and John Darrell THOMPSON were married on 30 June 1958 in Watertown, Codington Co., SD. They were divorced in 1976. Children were: Laura Grace (Tanya Marie) THOMPSON, Rebecca Ellen THOMPSON, Kathleen Anne THOMPSON, Timothy John Dakotah THOMPSON.