Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 April 1917 — MRS. JENNIE THOMPSON DEAD [ARTICLE]

MRS. JENNIE THOMPSON DEAD

Well-Known lauly Passed Away Friday Afternoon. Mrs. Jennie Thompson, widow of the late Thomas Thompson, passed away at 3 o’clock Friday afternoon at the home of her step-son, Ray D. Thompson. She had \>een in poor health for some time and her death was expected.' Mrs. Thompson was one of the older residents of Rensselaer, coming here in 1 863 and continuing to reside here until her death with the exception of two years spent in Kansas. She was born at Copley, Summit county, Ohio,, July 3, 1840, and at the time of her. death was 7 6 years, 9 months and 10 days—old. She was the only daughter of Joseph and Loretta Robinson. Four brothers, Charles L., George M., Oliver P. and Welcome D., came here with the family. Only the latter, who now resides at Lowell, survives. In 1871 she was married to Edward H. Laßue, and with him moved to Burlington, Kansas. They resided there two years and then returned to Indiana. Mr. Laßue died January 2, 1874. In 1885 she was married to Thdhias Thompson, and was agajn left a widow on July 18, 1900. Deceased was a devoted member -of the Presbyterian church for many years. Furieral services were held at the home of Ray D. Thompson Sunday afternoon, Rev. J. Budmap Fleming preaching the sermon, and burial was made in Weston cemetery.