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Edwin R Thompson 1853 – 1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Feb 1853

Birth Location: Deposit, Broome, New York

Death Date: 17 Oct 1928

Death Location: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

Father: Robert Thompson

Mother: Helen Shaw

Spouse(s): Zilpha Antwerp

Children(s): Eugenie Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson

In 1853, Edwin R Thompson entered the world in Deposit, Broome, New York, born to Robert Thompson and Helen Nellie Shaw. In 1870, Edwin R Thompson resided in Sanford, Broome, New York. In 1880, Edwin R Thompson resided in Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. Edwin R Thompson married Zilpha E Van Antwerp, and had children including Eugenie M Thompson, Elizabeth E Thompson. Edwin R Thompson passed away in 1928 in Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

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Biography

  • In 1853, Edwin R Thompson entered the world in Deposit, Broome, New York, born to Robert Thompson and Helen Nellie Shaw.
  • In 1870, Edwin R Thompson resided in Sanford, Broome, New York.
  • In 1880, Edwin R Thompson resided in Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.
  • Edwin R Thompson married Zilpha E Van Antwerp, and had children including Eugenie M Thompson, Elizabeth E Thompson.
  • Edwin R Thompson passed away in 1928 in Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Thompson
1810 – 1892
Birth Location: Carriden, West Lothian, Scotland
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Helen Shaw
1817 – 1899
Birth Location: Delhi, Delaware, New York
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Spouses(s)

Zilpha Antwerp
1858 – 1940
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Children(s)

Eugenie Thompson
1873 –
Birth Location: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
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Elizabeth Thompson
1883 – 1964
Birth Location: Susquehanna, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
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Edwin Thompson's Ancestors

Self
Edwin Thompson
1853 – 1928
Birth Place: Deposit, Broome, New York
Parents
Robert Thompson
1810 – 1892
Carriden, West Lothian, Scotland
Helen (Nellie) Shaw
1817 – 1899
Delhi, Delaware, New York
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edwin Thompson's Descendants

1.
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Edwin (R) Thompson (5 Feb 1853 – 17 Oct 1928) m. Zilpha (E Van) Antwerp (Feb 1858 – 1940)
  1. 1. Eugenie (M) Thompson (Jul 1873 – ) m. Hortensius (E) Stow (Jul 1872 – ) m. Asa (J) Cumming (4 Mar 1869 – 17 Jul 1938)
    1. 1. Merrett (T) Stow (10 May 1906 – 24 Mar 1907)
    2. 2. Alexander Cumming (abt 1910 – )
  2. 2. Elizabeth (E) Thompson (8 Dec 1883 – 15 Feb 1964) m. Frederick (Thomas) Sibson (12 Jun 1882 – 1 Sep 1946) m. John (Henry) Church (2 May 1880 – 1924)
    1. 1. Jeanette (E) Sibson (abt 1917 – )
    2. 2. Gerald (Thompson) Church (26 Sep 1902 – 10 Jan 1952) m. Ruth (H) Hube (27 Feb 1906 – 3 Aug 1949)
      1. 1. John (Edwin) Church (29 Nov 1939 – 19 Jun 2002) m. Marjorie (Ann) Gunn (Apr 1942 – 25 Jan 1995)
        1. 1. Christopher (Shaun) Church (9 Oct 1962 – 17 Jul 2012) m. Lynn (Leeann) Martinez
        2. 2. Kimberly (Ann) Church (24 Feb 1964 – ) m. Timothy (M) Gerbel (abt 1963 – )
        3. 3. Jennifer (Margaret) Church (3 Aug 1973 – ) m. Steve Semian
        4. 4. Kevin Church
      2. 2. Thomas (Frank) Church (9 Jan 1944 – 13 Mar 2005)
      3. 3. Gerald Church

Edwin Thompson's Timeline

7 Records

1853
5 Feb 1853
Birth of Edwin R Thompson in Deposit, Broome, New York
Deposit, Broome, New York
1870
1870
Age 17
Edwin R Thompson resided here in Sanford, Broome, New York
Sanford, Broome, New York
1880
1880
Age 27
Edwin R Thompson resided here in Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 47
Edwin R Thompson resided here in Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
1910
1910
Age 57
Edwin R Thompson resided here in Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 67
Edwin R Thompson resided here in Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
1928
17 Oct 1928
Age 75
Death of Edwin R Thompson in Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1853
    Event Place: Deposit, Broome, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 101501-104500
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1655; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 89
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1196; Page: 342A; Enumeration District: 135
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sanford, Broome, New York; Roll: M593_907; Page: 423B
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1241489
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1422; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1375435
    [7] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Sanford, Broome, New York
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sanford, Broome, New York; Roll: M593_907; Page: 423B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1196; Page: 342A; Enumeration District: 135

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1241489

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1422; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1375435

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1655; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 89

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Oct 1928
    Event Place: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 101501-104500
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oakland, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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