Joseph McNeil Thompson
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Joseph McNeil Thompson
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Erik Thompson
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01/18/2016
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Erik Thompson
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01/18/2016
This is Joseph McNeil Thompson. born abt 1813, Adams Co, OH, moved to Coulterville, Randolph Co, IL and married Maria Elizabeth Hissong
(1840-1934). Joseph was a merchant, an abolitionist and was part of the 'Underground Railroad' prior to the Civil War. He was a procurement officer for the Union army, gained the nickname of 'Snake Thompson' for putting rattlesnakes in the liquor barrels for an extra tang. Lived in Olathe, Ks. Died at his sons home (Calvin) in Moran, TX abt 1900.
(1840-1934). Joseph was a merchant, an abolitionist and was part of the 'Underground Railroad' prior to the Civil War. He was a procurement officer for the Union army, gained the nickname of 'Snake Thompson' for putting rattlesnakes in the liquor barrels for an extra tang. Lived in Olathe, Ks. Died at his sons home (Calvin) in Moran, TX abt 1900.
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