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Melvin De Witt Thompson 1898–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Dec 1898

Birth Location: Kent, Stephenson, Illinois

Death Date: 1956

Death Location: Rockford, Illinois, United States

Father: Rollen Thompson

Mother: Annie M

Spouse(s): Harriet Johnson

Children(s): Janet Thompson, Barbara Thompson

The story of Melvin De Witt Thompson began in 1898 in Kent, Stephenson, Illinois. In 1900, Melvin De Witt Thompson resided in Kent Township, Stephenson, Illinois. Melvin De Witt Thompson married Harriet Rowland Johnson, and had children including Barbara Joanne Thompson, Janet Elaine Thompson. Melvin De Witt Thompson passed away in 1956 in Rockford, Illinois, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Melvin De Witt Thompson began in 1898 in Kent, Stephenson, Illinois.
  • In 1900, Melvin De Witt Thompson resided in Kent Township, Stephenson, Illinois.
  • Melvin De Witt Thompson married Harriet Rowland Johnson, and had children including Barbara Joanne Thompson, Janet Elaine Thompson.
  • Melvin De Witt Thompson passed away in 1956 in Rockford, Illinois, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Rollen Thompson
1873–1945
Birth Location: Stephenson County, Illinois, USA
RT
Annie M
1871–1936
Birth Location: Illinois
AM

Spouses(s)

Harriet Johnson
1898–1976
Birth Location: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois
HJ

Children(s)

Janet Thompson
1926–1933
Birth Location: Rockford, Ill
JT
Barbara Thompson
1928–1986
Birth Location: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
BT

Melvin Thompson's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Thompson
1898–1956
Birth Place: Kent, Stephenson, Illinois
Parents
Rollen Rudy Thompson
1873–1945
Stephenson County, Illinois, USA
Annie M
1871–1936
Illinois
Grandparents
David (Franklin) Thompson
1850–1923
Mont Alto, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Fianna (Eunice) Erwin
1852–1934
Kent, Stephenson, Illinois, USA
Great-Grandparents
David Erwin2
1808–1890
Sarah Rudy2
1810–1893
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Sr
1785–
Rebecca Kemper
1787–1834
John Sr
1787–1875
Anna Horning
1789–1854

Melvin Thompson's Descendants

1.
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Melvin (De Witt) Thompson (3 Dec 1898–1956) m. Harriet (Rowland) Johnson (23 Mar 1898–27 February 1976)
  1. 1. Janet (Elaine) Thompson 1926–1933
  2. 2. Barbara (Joanne) Thompson 1928–1986

Melvin Thompson's Timeline

11 Records

1898
2 Dec 1898
Birth of Melvin De Witt Thompson in Kent, Stephenson, Illinois USA
Kent, Stephenson, Illinois USA
1898
3 Dec 1898
Birth of Melvin De Witt Thompson in Kent, Stephenson, Illinois
Kent, Stephenson, Illinois
1900
1900
Age 2
Melvin De Witt Thompson resided here in Kent Township, Stephenson, Illinois
Kent Township, Stephenson, Illinois
1910
1910
Age 12
Melvin De Witt Thompson resided here in Kent, Stephenson, Illinois
Kent, Stephenson, Illinois
1920
1920
Age 22
Melvin De Witt Thompson resided here in Kent, Stephenson, Illinois
Kent, Stephenson, Illinois
1922
Aug 1922
Age 24
Melvin De Witt Thompson was employed in Western Springs, Cook, Illinois, USA
Western Springs, Cook, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
Melvin De Witt Thompson resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Chicago, Cook, Illinois
1935
1935
Age 37
Melvin De Witt Thompson resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Chicago, Cook, Illinois
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 42
Melvin De Witt Thompson resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
1956
9 Feb 1956
Age 58
Death of Melvin De Witt Thompson in Oak Park, Cook, Illinois, USA
Oak Park, Cook, Illinois, USA
1956
1956
Age 58
Burial of Melvin De Witt Thompson in Rockford, Illinois, United States
Rockford, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Dec 1898
    Event Place: Kent, Stephenson, Illinois USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1811
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T627_1003; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 103-2555
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kent, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T625_397; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 135; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 495; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 1936; Image: 1053.0; FHL microfilm: 2340230
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Stephenson; Roll: 1642744
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kent, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T623_346; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 101.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Kent, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1898
    Event Place: Kent, Stephenson, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Freeport Journal-Standard; Publication Date: 10 Feb 1956; Publication Place: Freeport, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.11743264,0.5477824,0.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Kent Township, Stephenson, Illinois
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kent, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T623_346; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 101.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Kent, Stephenson, Illinois
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Kent, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Kent, Stephenson, Illinois
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kent, Stephenson, Illinois; Roll: T625_397; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 135; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: Aug 1922
    Event Place: Western Springs, Cook, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 495; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 1936; Image: 1053.0; FHL microfilm: 2340230

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T627_1003; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 103-2555

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T627_1003; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 103-2555

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1811

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pearl City
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Freeport Journal-Standard; Publication Date: 10 Feb 1956; Publication Place: Freeport, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.11743264,0.5477824,0.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Stephenson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Stephenson; Roll: 1642744

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Feb 1956
    Event Place: Oak Park, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Freeport Journal-Standard; Publication Date: 10 Feb 1956; Publication Place: Freeport, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.11743264,0.5477824,0.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Rockford, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Freeport Journal-Standard; Publication Date: 10 Feb 1956; Publication Place: Freeport, Illinois, United States of America; ,0.11743264,0.5477824,0.
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