Family Group Sheet
NameJohn Wilbert “Bert” Thompson
BirthFeb 1886, Bath Co., Kentucky
Death9 Sep 1968, Rowan Co., Kentucky
FatherJames Thomas “Tommy” Thompson (1857-1936)
MotherMartha A. Click (1860-~1924)
Marriage7 Oct 1905, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseTillie D. Hamilton, 3C3R
Birth19 Jun 1887, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death20 Oct 1942, Farmers, Rowan Co., Kentucky
FatherElliott Sherman Hamilton (1854-1911)
MotherBerthena Ramey (1863-1934)
Children
1 MJames Scott Thompson, 4C2R
Birth1909, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseMonna May
2 MVerless Paul Thompson, 4C2R
Birth25 Aug 1911, Rowan Co., Kentucky
DeathJul 1967, Tarpon Springs, Pinellas Co., Florida
4 MArthur Clay Thompson, 4C2R
Birth15 May 1916, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death26 Jun 1938, Rowan Co., Kentucky
5 MVirgil A. Thompson, 4C2R
Birth4 Aug 1920, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death15 Sep 1981, Rowan Co., Kentucky
SpouseOria Smith
6 FOllie Christeen Thompson (Stillborn), 4C2R
Birth4 Sep 1922, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death4 Sep 1922, Rowan Co., Kentucky
7 FZetta Pearl Thompson, 4C2R
Birth9 Jul 1925, Rowan Co., Kentucky
Death23 Sep 1996, Elkhart Co., Indiana
SpouseThomas H. Richards
Notes for John Wilbert “Bert” Thompson
The Kentucky death index lists John B. Thompson, age 83, died 9 Sep 1968 in Rowan Co., residence Bath Co.
The SSDI lists John Thompson, born 19 Sep 1885, died Sep 1968, last residence Olive Hill, Carter Co., Ky.
His gravestone, a double one with Tillie, says John W. Thompson, 1885 - 1968.
The SSDI lists John Thompson, born 19 Sep 1885, died Sep 1968, last residence Olive Hill, Carter Co., Ky.
His gravestone, a double one with Tillie, says John W. Thompson, 1885 - 1968.
Notes for Tillie D. Hamilton
Her death certificate records Tillie Thompson, age 55 years 4 months 1 day, born 19 June 1887 in Rowan Co., Ky, died 20 Oct 1942 in Farmers, Rowan Co., Ky, married, wife of John W. (Bert) Thompson, age 57, father E. S. Hamilton, mother’s maiden name Bertha Ramey, both born in Ky, cause of death hypertensive heart disease, informant Bert Thompson, burial in Carey Cemetery.
Her gravestone, a double one with John, says “Tillie D. Thompson, 1887 - 1942”
Her gravestone, a double one with John, says “Tillie D. Thompson, 1887 - 1942”
Notes for John Wilbert “Bert” & Tillie D. (Family)
Rowan Co., Ky marriage records list the marriage on 7 Oct 1905 of John W. Thompson and Tillie D. Hamilton.
Census
1910 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Farmers precinct, enumerated 21 April, lists on p. 7B as family #132/138:
Thompson, John W., 25, b. Ky Va Ky, laborer at stone mill; Ollie M., wife, 20, b. Ky Ky Ky, first marriage for both, married 4 years, mother of 1 child, 1 living; Scott, son, 9/12, b. Ky Ky Ky.
1920 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Farmers precinct, enumerated 31 Jan, lists on p. 14A as family #162/163:
Thompson, John W., 35, b. Ky Va Ky, farmer; Tillie, wife, 32, b. Ky Ky Ky; Scott, son, 10; Paul, son, 8; Arthur, son, 4. All children born Ky Ky Ky.
1930 census of Jay Co., Indiana, Dunkirk ward 1, enumerated 3 April, lists on p. 4A as family #106/110, at 212 Commerce St:
Thompson, John W., 44, age at first marriage 21, b. Ky Va Va, machinist at glass factory; Tillie, wife, 41, age at first marriage 17, b. Ky Ky Ky; James S., son, 20, machinist at glass factory; Verless P., son, 18; Arthur, son, 13; Virgil, son, 9; Lettie, dau, 4 9/12. All children born Ky Ky Ky.
Thompson, John W., 25, b. Ky Va Ky, laborer at stone mill; Ollie M., wife, 20, b. Ky Ky Ky, first marriage for both, married 4 years, mother of 1 child, 1 living; Scott, son, 9/12, b. Ky Ky Ky.
1920 census of Rowan Co., Ky, Farmers precinct, enumerated 31 Jan, lists on p. 14A as family #162/163:
Thompson, John W., 35, b. Ky Va Ky, farmer; Tillie, wife, 32, b. Ky Ky Ky; Scott, son, 10; Paul, son, 8; Arthur, son, 4. All children born Ky Ky Ky.
1930 census of Jay Co., Indiana, Dunkirk ward 1, enumerated 3 April, lists on p. 4A as family #106/110, at 212 Commerce St:
Thompson, John W., 44, age at first marriage 21, b. Ky Va Va, machinist at glass factory; Tillie, wife, 41, age at first marriage 17, b. Ky Ky Ky; James S., son, 20, machinist at glass factory; Verless P., son, 18; Arthur, son, 13; Virgil, son, 9; Lettie, dau, 4 9/12. All children born Ky Ky Ky.
