Transcription contributed by Arne H Trelvik 3 October 2003

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JOHN S. THOMPSON, deceased, who was one of Warren County’s most successful farmers, died March 8, 1860, on the farm of 162 acres which he had accumulated during life, and which at death he bequeathed to his family; he was born in Virginia to Allen and Sarah Thompson, who were both of Irish descent; he followed farming during the whole of his life, and by his industrious and frugal habits succeeded in accumulating a comfortable competency, upon which his widow has since lived. He was married, Oct. 25, 1832 to Miss Jenette Calvert, who was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, July 21, 1814; they had seven children, all now living, viz., Sarah, now Mrs. Keever; Harriet, now Mrs. W. H. Gillispie; James A., Frank S., David E., Lewis H. and Stephen W., all of whom are married. Mrs. Thompson is a well-preserved woman, and in good health for one of her years.