"Old Mr. Tompkins died at this son's, Seth Tompkins, Friday. Mr. Tompkins had been in feeble health for the last two years. He visited his son in New York, last summer, but could not stay long. Old Mission was his home, and he was not contented until he got back. Mr. Tompkins has lived out his four score and two years, and has always been active in business till the last few years. Having lived near Old Mission for nearly 30 years, he has lived to see many of the old neighbors pass away before him, and his companion, who died about three years ago. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Lee of Traverse City, at Seth Tompkins at ten o'clock Monday. The remains reside in Hillside cemetery."
"Mr. R. D. Tompkins, whose death was spoken of before, was born New York City Nov. 16, 1805. Moved with his parents to Genesee County, NY in 1815, and spent a number of years there, and in 1827 united with the Methodist church. From that time to his death he lived a Christian life. In the year 1830 he married Miss Sophia Langworthy. Nine children were born to them, two of whom have gone before. In 1855 he moved to Grand Traverse and bought and settled on the farm he has lived on until about two years ago - one mile from Old Mission. HIs wife died in 1886. In mourning the loss of his wife, it in a measure deprived him of his health. He was always patient in his sickness without a word of complaint and when he met one of his old neighbors it was with a pleasant cheerful word.
Mr. Tompkins came to Old Mission when it was a struggle to get along, and but the few white families lived at the Mission, long before steamboats plied the waters of Grand Traverse bays, and scows and small sailboats were the only mode of traveling by water and with only an old Indian trail from Old Mission to Traverse City by land. The only grist mill was at Little Traverse, and farmers had to take their wheat there on the ice to get their flour. But in all the hardship Mr. Tompkins raised his family of children and saw them settled in homes of their own. All were with his with the exception of his sons Drake and Dewiley.
Mr. Tomplins was 83 years old at the time of his death. Rev. Mr. Lee preached from the words "Weep not" and the sermon was listened to with great interest. Although the day was stormy, the house was filled with neighbors and friends. Many followed him to his last resting place beside his companion.
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, yes, saith the spirit, that they may rest from the labors, and their works do follow them!" -- Grand Traverse Herald Correspondence, Ogdensburg, Grand Traverse County, Michigan.
"Mr. R. D. Tompkins, whose death was spoken of before, was born New York City Nov. 16, 1805. Moved with his parents to Genesee County, NY in 1815, and spent a number of years there, and in 1827 united with the Methodist church. From that time to his death he lived a Christian life. In the year 1830 he married Miss Sophia Langworthy. Nine children were born to them, two of whom have gone before. In 1855 he moved to Grand Traverse and bought and settled on the farm he has lived on until about two years ago - one mile from Old Mission. HIs wife died in 1886. In mourning the loss of his wife, it in a measure deprived him of his health. He was always patient in his sickness without a word of complaint and when he met one of his old neighbors it was with a pleasant cheerful word.
Mr. Tompkins came to Old Mission when it was a struggle to get along, and but the few white families lived at the Mission, long before steamboats plied the waters of Grand Traverse bays, and scows and small sailboats were the only mode of traveling by water and with only an old Indian trail from Old Mission to Traverse City by land. The only grist mill was at Little Traverse, and farmers had to take their wheat there on the ice to get their flour. But in all the hardship Mr. Tompkins raised his family of children and saw them settled in homes of their own. All were with his with the exception of his sons Drake and Dewiley.
Mr. Tomplins was 83 years old at the time of his death. Rev. Mr. Lee preached from the words "Weep not" and the sermon was listened to with great interest. Although the day was stormy, the house was filled with neighbors and friends. Many followed him to his last resting place beside his companion.
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, yes, saith the spirit, that they may rest from the labors, and their works do follow them!" -- Grand Traverse Herald Correspondence, Ogdensburg, Grand Traverse County, Michigan.
"Old Mr. Tompkins died at this son's, Seth Tompkins, Friday. Mr. Tompkins had been in feeble health for the last two years. He visited his son in New York, last summer, but could not stay long. Old Mission was his home, and he was not contented until he got back. Mr. Tompkins has lived out his four score and two years, and has always been active in business till the last few years. Having lived near Old Mission for nearly 30 years, he has lived to see many of the old neighbors pass away before him, and his companion, who died about three years ago. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Lee of Traverse City, at Seth Tompkins at ten o'clock Monday. The remains reside in Hillside cemetery."
"Mr. R. D. Tompkins, whose death was spoken of before, was born New York City Nov. 16, 1805. Moved with his parents to Genesee County, NY in 1815, and spent a number of years there, and in 1827 united with the Methodist church. From that time to his death he lived a Christian life. In the year 1830 he married Miss Sophia Langworthy. Nine children were born to them, two of whom have gone before. In 1855 he moved to Grand Traverse and bought and settled on the farm he has lived on until about two years ago - one mile from Old Mission. HIs wife died in 1886. In mourning the loss of his wife, it in a measure deprived him of his health. He was always patient in his sickness without a word of complaint and when he met one of his old neighbors it was with a pleasant cheerful word.
Mr. Tompkins came to Old Mission when it was a struggle to get along, and but the few white families lived at the Mission, long before steamboats plied the waters of Grand Traverse bays, and scows and small sailboats were the only mode of traveling by water and with only an old Indian trail from Old Mission to Traverse City by land. The only grist mill was at Little Traverse, and farmers had to take their wheat there on the ice to get their flour. But in all the hardship Mr. Tompkins raised his family of children and saw them settled in homes of their own. All were with his with the exception of his sons Drake and Dewiley.
Mr. Tomplins was 83 years old at the time of his death. Rev. Mr. Lee preached from the words "Weep not" and the sermon was listened to with great interest. Although the day was stormy, the house was filled with neighbors and friends. Many followed him to his last resting place beside his companion.
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, yes, saith the spirit, that they may rest from the labors, and their works do follow them!" -- Grand Traverse Herald Correspondence, Ogdensburg, Grand Traverse County, Michigan.
"Mr. R. D. Tompkins, whose death was spoken of before, was born New York City Nov. 16, 1805. Moved with his parents to Genesee County, NY in 1815, and spent a number of years there, and in 1827 united with the Methodist church. From that time to his death he lived a Christian life. In the year 1830 he married Miss Sophia Langworthy. Nine children were born to them, two of whom have gone before. In 1855 he moved to Grand Traverse and bought and settled on the farm he has lived on until about two years ago - one mile from Old Mission. HIs wife died in 1886. In mourning the loss of his wife, it in a measure deprived him of his health. He was always patient in his sickness without a word of complaint and when he met one of his old neighbors it was with a pleasant cheerful word.
Mr. Tompkins came to Old Mission when it was a struggle to get along, and but the few white families lived at the Mission, long before steamboats plied the waters of Grand Traverse bays, and scows and small sailboats were the only mode of traveling by water and with only an old Indian trail from Old Mission to Traverse City by land. The only grist mill was at Little Traverse, and farmers had to take their wheat there on the ice to get their flour. But in all the hardship Mr. Tompkins raised his family of children and saw them settled in homes of their own. All were with his with the exception of his sons Drake and Dewiley.
Mr. Tomplins was 83 years old at the time of his death. Rev. Mr. Lee preached from the words "Weep not" and the sermon was listened to with great interest. Although the day was stormy, the house was filled with neighbors and friends. Many followed him to his last resting place beside his companion.
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, yes, saith the spirit, that they may rest from the labors, and their works do follow them!" -- Grand Traverse Herald Correspondence, Ogdensburg, Grand Traverse County, Michigan.
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