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Richard Wallace (Rich) Thompson 1905–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Dec 1905

Birth Location: Lake Mills, Winnebago, Iowa

Death Date: 18 Dec 1985

Death Location: Buffalo Center, Winnebago County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Peter Thompson

Mother: Carrie Bjelland

Spouse(s): Esther Stenerson

Children(s): Laurel (Olson?)

In 1905, Richard Wallace (Rich) Thompson entered the world in Lake Mills, Winnebago, Iowa, born to Peter Albert Albertson Thompson And Carrie Monson Bjelland. In 1910, Richard Wallace (Rich) Thompson resided in Center, Winnebago, Iowa, USA. In 1915, Richard Wallace (Rich) Thompson resided in Lake Mills, Winnebago, Iowa, USA. Richard Wallace (Rich) Thompson married Esther Henriette Stenerson, and had children including Carol Nelayne Thompson, Evie Thompson, Joan Kathleen Thompson, Laurel Dean Larry Thompson Olson, Ronald Eugene Thompson. Richard Wallace (Rich) Thompson passed away in 1985 in Buffalo Center, Winnebago County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1905, Richard Wallace (Rich) Thompson entered the world in Lake Mills, Winnebago, Iowa, born to Peter Albert Albertson Thompson And Carrie Monson Bjelland.
  • In 1910, Richard Wallace (Rich) Thompson resided in Center, Winnebago, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1915, Richard Wallace (Rich) Thompson resided in Lake Mills, Winnebago, Iowa, USA.
  • Richard Wallace (Rich) Thompson married Esther Henriette Stenerson, and had children including Carol Nelayne Thompson, Evie Thompson, Joan Kathleen Thompson, Laurel Dean Larry Thompson Olson, Ronald Eugene Thompson.
  • Richard Wallace (Rich) Thompson passed away in 1985 in Buffalo Center, Winnebago County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Thompson
1864–1949
Birth Location: Saint Croix County, Wisconsin
PT
Carrie Bjelland
1872–1929
Birth Location: Hanover, Allamakee, Iowa
CB

Spouses(s)

Esther Stenerson
1908–
Birth Location: Buffalo Center, Winnebago, Iowa, USA
ES

Children(s)

Laurel (Olson?)
1934–2014
Birth Location: Buffalo Center, Winnebago, Iowa, USA
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Richard Thompson's Ancestors

Self
Richard Thompson
1905–1985
Birth Place: Lake Mills, Winnebago, Iowa
Parents
Peter Albert Albertson Thompson
1864–1949
Saint Croix County, Wisconsin
Carrie (Monson) Bjelland
1872–1929
Hanover, Allamakee, Iowa
Grandparents
Tore ((Tom)) Albertsen
1824–1896
Vetrhus, Suldal, Norway
Lisabet (A Raunehagen) Andersdatter
1822–1907
Stavanger kommune, Rogaland fylke, Norway
Mons (Monson) Nøsthilder
1847–1923
Nøsthilder, Sund, Hordaland, Norway
Guri ("Julia" Torkildsdatter) Storebø
1848–1929
Storebø, Sund, Hordaland, Norway
Great-Grandparents
Albert Tjerandsen
1770–1845
Anna Torbornsdtr.
1780–
Anders Nordmork
1791–1825
Anna Olsdatter
1782–
Mons Naustheller
1801–1891
Kari Thomasdatter
1807–1895
Torkild Storebø
1796–1876
Kari Størebo
1811–1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Tjerand Vetrhus
1720–1801
Valborg Overskeid
1728–1811
Torbjørn Olson
1728–1800
Kari Bratland
1744–1830
Tormod Nordmork
1764–
Lisbet Galland
1761–
Johannes Hansen
1768–1825
Marthe Sandvigen
1774–1853
Thomas Orjesen
1769–
Ole Engelsen
1740–1803
Christi Haldorsdotter)
1755–
Stephen Larsen
1785–1849
Margrethe Nielsdtr
1781–1846

Richard Thompson's Descendants

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Richard (Wallace (Rich)) Thompson (16 Dec 1905–18 Dec 1985) m. Esther (Henriette) Stenerson (19 Jan 1908–13 Mar)
  1. 1. Laurel (Dean "Larry" Thompson) (Olson?) 1934–2014 m. Joan (Catherine) Freeman 1937–2008

Richard Thompson's Timeline

8 Records

1905
16 Dec 1905
Birth of Richard Wallace (Rich) Thompson in Lake Mills, Winnebago, Iowa
Lake Mills, Winnebago, Iowa
1910
1910
Age 5
Richard Wallace (Rich) Thompson resided here in Center, Winnebago, Iowa, USA
Center, Winnebago, Iowa, USA
1915
1915
Age 10
Richard Wallace (Rich) Thompson resided here in Lake Mills, Winnebago, Iowa, USA
Lake Mills, Winnebago, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 15
Richard Wallace (Rich) Thompson resided here in Center, Winnebago, Iowa, USA
Center, Winnebago, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 20
Richard Wallace (Rich) Thompson resided here in Lake Mills, Winnebago, Iowa, USA
Lake Mills, Winnebago, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 30
Richard Wallace (Rich) Thompson resided here in Buffalo Center, Winnebago, Iowa
Buffalo Center, Winnebago, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 35
Richard Wallace (Rich) Thompson resided here in Buffalo Center, Winnebago, Iowa, USA
Buffalo Center, Winnebago, Iowa, USA
1985
18 Dec 1985
Age 80
Death of Richard Wallace (Rich) Thompson in Buffalo Center, Winnebago, Iowa, USA
Buffalo Center, Winnebago, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Dec 1905
    Event Place: Lake Mills, Winnebago, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] 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 Iowa, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 501
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Buffalo Center, Winnebago, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01213; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 95-1
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Center, Winnebago, Iowa; Roll: T625_518; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 258
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Center, Winnebago, Iowa; Roll: T624_425; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0226; FHL microfilm: 1374438
    [6] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937; Record Type: Marriage
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Iowa, Armed Forces Grave Registrations, 1835-1998

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Center, Winnebago, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Center, Winnebago, Iowa; Roll: T624_425; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0226; FHL microfilm: 1374438

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Lake Mills, Winnebago, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Center, Winnebago, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Center, Winnebago, Iowa; Roll: T625_518; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 258

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Lake Mills, Winnebago, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Buffalo Center, Winnebago, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Buffalo Center, Winnebago, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01213; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 95-1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Buffalo Center, Winnebago, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Buffalo Center, Winnebago, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01213; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 95-1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Buffalo Ceijter
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Globe-Gazette; Publication Date: 31 Dec 1954; Publication Place: Mason City, Iowa, USA; ,0.35002124,0.26517782,0.63376045&xid=3356

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Buffalo Center, IA
    Record Source: Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937; Record Type: Marriage

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Buffalo Center, Winnebago, Iowa, 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 Iowa, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 501

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Dec 1985
    Event Place: Buffalo Center, Winnebago, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Iowa, Armed Forces Grave Registrations, 1835-1998

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Buffalo Center, Winnebago County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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