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Kit Carson County Pioneers:

Susan A. Thompson , 8 South 49 West

Susan cash-claimed a quarter in 9, 8S 49W in 1891. She's not the one in Pueblo in 1900 - that one was a Beasom, and only married William Thompson in 1899.

LIKELY

"Susan was the daughter of Nancy Hamilton and William Privett; she was the wife of Leander Thompson."

In 1870 Holt County, Missouri, William Privet is a laborer, 59, born in South Carolina, with Elizabeth Baily 32 keeping house. Susan Privet is 17, Fanny Baily 4.

Eliza is likely William's daughter. In 1850 Cedar County, Missouri, WIlliam Privett is 38, Nancy 34, James L. 13, E.A. M. 12, W. M. 9, John E. 7, Drucilla 6, Arvin 4, and Carmelaia newborn.

In 1870 Holt County, Missouri, "Lender Tompson" is 33, Elizabeth 31, Sarah M. 6, Lillie M. 4. Elisah Tompson is 29.
One tree said Elizabeth died in Missouri in 1872.

In 1880 Holt County, Leander is 42, farming, Susan 28, Jesse 8, all born in Missouri.

Lander Thompson and Susan Abigail Privott had Stella Blanch on October 27, 1883 in Maitland, Holt County.

In 1900 Holt County, Leander born Dec 1839 in Indiana, married 21 years to Susanna March 1852 Missouri, have Stella October 1883, Carl April 1884, and Harold Jun 1894. (Stella Blanch Milner died August 20, 1933, age 49 years, ten months, 26 days, and is buried in Villisca, Iowa # 107352716. )


In 1910 Holt County, Susan is widowed, 55, with Harrold 15.

In 1910 Dakota County, Nebraska, Leander Thompson, widowed, 74, born in Indiana, is boarding with John G. 38 and Belle Bachart 32. "

Susan is living alone in 1920 Mound City, Holt County, 67, no occupation.

Susan, 77, is living with daughter Blanch Fagan 47, in 1930 Holt County. Luke Fagan is 55, Blanch 47, and Marcella Fagan 13.
Susan A. Thompson, born Dec 19, 1851 died in Holt County on December 1, 1930, to be buried in the county farm cemetery. FindaGrave # 132253690.
The death certificate says her parents and birthplace were unknown, the informant the supervisor of the county home.

"Research continues to record the known burials in the Holt County Poor Farm Cemetery. The incomplete list includes: Isaac Boosenbarger, unknown date; George Washington Brock, 1849-1932; Fred Clark, 1850-1932; Charles O. McCoy, 1849-1917; Millard Merrill, 1936; George Moore, 1855-1931; Osburn Henderson, 1848-1919; Anna Myriah Miner Owens, 1813-1881; Catherine Harmen Sare, 1805-1899; Charles Taylor, 1915; Susan A. Thompson, 1851-1930; Mary White, 1921; Charles M. Willis, 1884; Nathan O. Willis, 1936; and William H. Willis, 1925-1906. The society would welcome additional information. There are not visible tombstones in the cemetery area located to the west of the home and outbuildings."

Luke was born in Illinois, Blanche in Missouri. Marcella was born in Nebraska, her mother born in Nebraska, so she must be Blanch's step-daughter.
(Luke was in Chicago in 1920, with Mary 37, Edward 9, Marcella 7, James 5, Luke 2...) Mary is widowed in 1930 Chicago, 47, with five kids, including Marcella 17.)

Carl Earl Thompson 1885-1969 is buried in Holt County # 132227974, with Lettie Luella (Davis) Thompson 1887-1957.

Stella Blanche Milner died August 20, 1933 in Montgomery County, Iowa, wife of William Milner. She's buried in Villisca, Montgomery County # 107352716.


NOT LIKELY, SIMPLY BECAUSE OF POOR HEALTH

"In Fort Collins, Monday, December 27, 1909, of senility, Mrs. Susanna Thompson, aged 81 years. Mrs. Thompson was the sister of the late G. W. Stiffler, a well known photographer of Longmont for many years. Mrs. Thompson has been blind for a good many years. The remains were brought to Longmont Wednesday for interment in the Longmont cemetery."

"Mrs. Susan Thompson, aunt and foster mother of George Stlffler, died on Monday, December 27th, 1909 at the home of the latter, 522 S. Meldrum street, Fort Collins, Colorado, aged 80 years. Mrs. Thompson was born January 14, 1829; married Luther Page Thompson February 16, 1850. Her husband died April 21, 1872, and shee has since lived a widow and for several years had made her home with her nephew, Mr. Stiffler, whom she reared from a child and to whom she was as much attached as if he had been her own son. Mrs. Thompson, during her life time, reared and helped to educate thirteen children, only one of whom was bone of her bone and flesh of her flesh. She was, indeed, a most remarkable woman and her creed consisted in doing good in the world. It can truly be told of her that the world is better because she has lived. The funeral will be held in Longmont and there she will be buried beside loved ones who have come before. It is the faithless person who has not any faith to his faith . "
1912 Fort Collins Miss Eva Stiffler entertained on Friday afternoon in honor of her cousins , the Misses Irene and Marguerite Walsh of Morrill , Nebr ., and Miss Olive Thompson of Longmont ."

LESS LIKELY

In 1870 Chautauqua County, New York, Ira Thompsson is farming, 33, Susan 28, Roxy M. 10, Geo H. 9, Ira J. 8, Fredie 4, and Minnie 2.

In 1875 Chautauaqua County, Ira 38 and Susan 35 have Roxy M. 15, Ira J. 12, Fred 9, and Minnie E. 7.

Burt County Nebraska History:
"IRA THOMPSON, proprietor Thompson House, is a native of Chautauqua County, N. Y., where he was raised and educated. He enlisted in August, 1862, in Company B, One Hundred and Twelfth New York Infantry, and served to the end of the war. Returned to his native town, where he remained till 1875, then came to Hardin County, Iowa; ran a hotel there; in 1879, removed to Battle Creek, Iowa; there ran a hotel also; in August, 1881, he came to Decatur, and has since had charge of this house."

Possibly the Susan A. Thompson in 1910 Denver, married to Ira. Fred C., a liquor dealer, their son, is 45, widowed and his son James Thompson 15 is with them>

Ira 1837-1911 # 91763460 and Susan 1840-1924 are buried in Denver # 78362717.


Fred died in Longmont, Colorado.
They were in Valverde, Arapahoe County in 1900, Ira born January 1837 New York, a bar tender. With "Lynn" / Susan May 1840 New York. They've been married 42 years, and four of her five kids are living.


Children of Ira Thompson and Susanna Morey are:
i. Roxanna M. Thompson, born September 14, 1859 in Fredonia, Chautauqua Co, NY; died October 21, 1955 in Orange, CA. Lewis Wallace Robinson was born August 10, 1852 in Huntington, Lorain Co., Ohio, and died March 17, 1926 in Lebanon, Red Willow Co, NE.
He married Roxanna M. Thompson July 26, 1879 in Elk Point, South Dakota, daughter of Ira Thompson and Susanna Morey. She was born September 14, 1859 in Fredonia, Chautauqua Co, NY, and died October 21, 1955 in Orange, CA.

ii. Harry G. Thompson, born December 24, 1860 in Fredonia, Chautauqua Co, NY; died July 14, 1873.
iii. Ira J. Thompson, born October 17, 1862 in Fredonia, Chautauqua Co, NY; died January 04, 1952 in Altadena, CA.
iv. Fred Thompson, born April 14, 1866 in Lancaster, Erie Co., NY; died October 28, 1918.
v. Minnie E. Thompson, born March 29, 1868 in Fredonia, Chautauqua Co, NY; died March 17, 1901. (Denver, married a Kimball) An Ira Thompson proved up two quarters in 3 and 10, 9S 46W in 1913 - possibly Ira's and Susanna's son...

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