Legislator Details

Image of Henry Wallbridge Thompson
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Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com 6/18/2024

Henry Wallbridge Thompson
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 7/14/1847
City: Brooklyn, MI
County: Jackson County, MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 12/2/1931
City: Seattle, WA
County: King County, WA
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 12/6/1931
City: Seattle, WA
County: King County, WA
Country: US
Cemetery: Evergreen-Washelli Memorial Park

Marital Information:
married Mary J. House, dau. of Amasa and Cynthia (Durfee) House, 5/24/1868, in Oakland Co., MI [Mary Jane died in 1920]; children: Bernice [or Bessie] March (Williams); Minnie L. (Symons) and Harry A. ; married Laura Morris Hepp, 1921

Number of Children: 3

Background

Religion: Presbyterian
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: minister
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
common school

Biographical Sketch:
When he was 2 years old his parents, William and Ellen M. (Brown) Thompson, moved to a farm in Tyrone, Livingston County. In the spring of 1864 he enlisted , serving as private in Co. F, 10th Mich. Vet. Vol. Infantry, until the close of the war. At 24, he entered the ministry, and after a 4 year course in theology, became a member of the Detroit conference. He pursued his calling, serving the church in Ingham, Shiawassee, Baraga, and Delta counties. After the Civil War he lived in Fond Du Lac, WI. He was living in Centralia, WA in 1910 and 1920. Member of the GAR, Masons, KNights Templar and the Elks.

Notable Facts:
Died from carcinoma of the mouth.

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Fourth Legislature, 1887-1888
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Education , Public Lands , Religious and Benevolent Societies
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Escanaba
County of Residence Delta
District: Delta
District Description: Counties of Delta and Iron

Date Elected: 11/2/1886
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1887
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1887 p.635; USCen 1860, 1880, 1910, 1920; MIMarRec 1867-1952; WADeathRec 1907-2017; Find-a-Grave.com
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