Husband of Mary Brady. Father of William F. Jr., Calvin Roller, Martin Stehley, James Edward, Clayanna, Elizabeth and Mary Thompson.
Private, Co. A. 3 Pa. Infantry, Civil War.
from Wayne Cartwright, 47469221:
November 2 1911:
"William Finley Thompson, a well-known and highly esteemed resident of Hollidaysburg, died this morning at 8 o'clock, at his residence on East Juniata street, of a complication of diseases, incident to his advanced years. The deceased was aged 76 years at the time of his demise. By occupation he was a contractor and carpenter, which business he was engaged in for many years. For the past several years he has lived a retired life. Mr. Thompson had filled the office of assessor the Fourth ward for seventeen years and had served in council. He was a veteran of the Civil war, a charter member of the Phoenix Fire company and the Improved Order of Heptasophs. In politics, he was a democrat. Mr. Thompson was a quiet, unassuming and useful citizen and his death is a source of deep regret to his many friends in this community. He is survived by three daughters and three sons: Misses Clayanna, Mollie, and Elizabeth, at home: Messrs. William and Roller of Hollidaysburg and Mr. Staley Thompson at Gary, Ohio. The funeral services will be held at the late residence on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be made in the Lutheran cemetery."
Private, Co. A. 3 Pa. Infantry, Civil War.
from Wayne Cartwright, 47469221:
November 2 1911:
"William Finley Thompson, a well-known and highly esteemed resident of Hollidaysburg, died this morning at 8 o'clock, at his residence on East Juniata street, of a complication of diseases, incident to his advanced years. The deceased was aged 76 years at the time of his demise. By occupation he was a contractor and carpenter, which business he was engaged in for many years. For the past several years he has lived a retired life. Mr. Thompson had filled the office of assessor the Fourth ward for seventeen years and had served in council. He was a veteran of the Civil war, a charter member of the Phoenix Fire company and the Improved Order of Heptasophs. In politics, he was a democrat. Mr. Thompson was a quiet, unassuming and useful citizen and his death is a source of deep regret to his many friends in this community. He is survived by three daughters and three sons: Misses Clayanna, Mollie, and Elizabeth, at home: Messrs. William and Roller of Hollidaysburg and Mr. Staley Thompson at Gary, Ohio. The funeral services will be held at the late residence on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be made in the Lutheran cemetery."
Husband of Mary Brady. Father of William F. Jr., Calvin Roller, Martin Stehley, James Edward, Clayanna, Elizabeth and Mary Thompson.
Private, Co. A. 3 Pa. Infantry, Civil War.
from Wayne Cartwright, 47469221:
November 2 1911:
"William Finley Thompson, a well-known and highly esteemed resident of Hollidaysburg, died this morning at 8 o'clock, at his residence on East Juniata street, of a complication of diseases, incident to his advanced years. The deceased was aged 76 years at the time of his demise. By occupation he was a contractor and carpenter, which business he was engaged in for many years. For the past several years he has lived a retired life. Mr. Thompson had filled the office of assessor the Fourth ward for seventeen years and had served in council. He was a veteran of the Civil war, a charter member of the Phoenix Fire company and the Improved Order of Heptasophs. In politics, he was a democrat. Mr. Thompson was a quiet, unassuming and useful citizen and his death is a source of deep regret to his many friends in this community. He is survived by three daughters and three sons: Misses Clayanna, Mollie, and Elizabeth, at home: Messrs. William and Roller of Hollidaysburg and Mr. Staley Thompson at Gary, Ohio. The funeral services will be held at the late residence on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be made in the Lutheran cemetery."
Private, Co. A. 3 Pa. Infantry, Civil War.
from Wayne Cartwright, 47469221:
November 2 1911:
"William Finley Thompson, a well-known and highly esteemed resident of Hollidaysburg, died this morning at 8 o'clock, at his residence on East Juniata street, of a complication of diseases, incident to his advanced years. The deceased was aged 76 years at the time of his demise. By occupation he was a contractor and carpenter, which business he was engaged in for many years. For the past several years he has lived a retired life. Mr. Thompson had filled the office of assessor the Fourth ward for seventeen years and had served in council. He was a veteran of the Civil war, a charter member of the Phoenix Fire company and the Improved Order of Heptasophs. In politics, he was a democrat. Mr. Thompson was a quiet, unassuming and useful citizen and his death is a source of deep regret to his many friends in this community. He is survived by three daughters and three sons: Misses Clayanna, Mollie, and Elizabeth, at home: Messrs. William and Roller of Hollidaysburg and Mr. Staley Thompson at Gary, Ohio. The funeral services will be held at the late residence on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be made in the Lutheran cemetery."
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