Thompson, William W. b. 7 Oct 1849 Mansfield, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA d. 9 Jul 1928 Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA: WETZEL Extended Family & More

Thompson, William W.

1849 - 1928 (78 years)

Name	Thompson, William W. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
	WILLIAM W. THOMPSON passed away July 9, 1928 at his home in Coudersport. He was the son of Z. J. and Julia A. (Shuart) Thompson. Born at Mansfield, PA, Oct. 7, 1849. When a small child he with his parents and his sister, Ella, moved to Coudersport. Here he was educated in public and private schools and in 1865, at the age of 16 began his apprenticeship to the printing trade. In 1867 he purchased the Potter County Journal and was associated with Mrs. Vesta Dyke. Four years later he sold out to his partner, Mrs. Dyke, and went to Kansas. Three years later he was called home by the sickness and death of his younger sister, and in spite of a great desire to return to the west, he remained with his bereaved parents. Again he went into the newspaper business. A stock company was organized of which he was the principal stockholder, and became the editor and publisher of the Potter Enterprise. He was a heavy loser in the fore of 1880, his office and all of his equipment being destroyed. Two hours after the fire was under control, he was at work in the Journal office, and in the morning an extra edition was ready for distribution. In 1886 he sold out his business and opened a jewelry store. Later he retired from that and took up optical work and in that he continued until his death. In 1882 he married Eva D., the daughter of Mrs. Vesta C. Dyke, his former partner, and to them one child, Vesta Ellen was born. His wife, the daughter, Mrs. D. G. VanDeBoe, of Camp Hill, PA and three grandchildren, Gretchen, Evelyn Dyke, and Wilhelmina, survive him. Mr. Thompson was an ardent Mason. Was the first secretary of the Coudersport consistory and held the office for fourteen years. In 1921 was made alife member of the Coudersport bodies, A. A. S. R. He was a charter member of the Fire Department, and of the Potter County Historical Society. He was a loyal Democrat, and except in local matters always voted a straight ticket. In the last ten years Mr. Thompson has done considerable writing and has collected valuable historical data. His efforts to collect material in connection with the Norwegian settlement of Ole Bull have been tireless. Also he has collected valuable data and personal experience of old settlers in connection with the Passenger Pigeon. From his own experience he wrote many stories of local history and always in connection with this work, he aimed to be absolutely correct. He was an extensive reader and had a wonderful memory and so had a wealth of material to draw on.
Birth	7 Oct 1849	Mansfield, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA [1]
	http://www.eg.bucknell.edu/~hyde/potter/Obituaries.html: WILLIAM W. THOMPSON passed away July 9, 1928 at his home in Coudersport. He was the son of Z. J. and Julia A. (Shuart) Thompson. Born at Mansfield, PA, Oct. 7, 1849. When a small child he with his parents and his sister, Ella, moved to Coudersport. Here he was educated in public and private schools and in 1865, at the age of 16 began his apprenticeship to the printing trade. In 1867 he purchased the Potter County Journal and was associated with Mrs. Vesta Dyke. Four years later he sold out to his partner, Mrs. Dyke, and went to Kansas. Three years later he was called home by the sickness and death of his younger sister, and in spite of a great desire to return to the west, he remained with his bereaved parents....
Gender	Male
Moved	1855	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	to Coudy, with his parents and his sister Ella
Residence	Between 1855 and 1910	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA [6, 7]
	20180206 RVA- transferred from ...R315_xC1...- http://www.eg.bucknell.edu/~hyde/potter/Obituaries.html: ZENAS J. THOMPSON died at the home of his son, W. W. Thompson Thursday morning, January 8, 1902. Had been a resident of Coudersport since 1857 and was 82 years old. Is survived by one son, two brothers, M. S. Thompson of this Boro, Monroe Thompson of Madison County, NY, and one sister, Miss Elmira Thompson of Chenango County, NY. His daughter, Ella, died some years ago in early womanhood, leaving her parents grief stricken, her mother mourning her life away till three years ago when she joined the daughter.
census 1860	12 Jun 1860	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA [8]
	Age: 10 PA
	20180211 RVA- Zenas J Thompson in the 1860 United States Federal Census date: 12 Jun 1860 enumerator: Miles White Name: Zenas J Thompson Age: 40 Birth Year: abt 1820 Gender: Male Birth Place: New York Home in 1860: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania Post Office: Coudersport Dwelling Number: 85 Family Number: 85 Occupation: Master Wheelwright Real Estate Value: 1500 Personal Estate Value:1000 Household Members: Name Age 85 Zenas J Thompson 40 NY Master Wheelwright Julia A Thompson 40 NJ William W Thompson10 PA Ella J Thompson 7 PA Melvin S Thompson 20 NY Wheelwright apprentice Source Citation Year: 1860; Census Place: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1177; Page: 51; Family History Library Film: 805177 Source Information Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Original data: 1860 U.S. census, population schedule. NARA microfilm publication M653, 1,438 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.
Occupation	1867	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA [3]
	Editor of the Potter County Enterprise; bought the paper that year
	http://www.eg.bucknell.edu/~hyde/potter/Obituaries.html: WILLIAM W. THOMPSON passed away July 9, 1928 at his home in Coudersport. He was the son of Z. J. and Julia A. (Shuart) Thompson. Born at Mansfield, PA, Oct. 7, 1849. When a small child he with his parents and his sister, Ella, moved to Coudersport. Here he was educated in public and private schools and in 1865, at the age of 16 began his apprenticeship to the printing trade. In 1867 he purchased the Potter County Journal and was associated with Mrs. Vesta Dyke. Four years later he sold out to his partner, Mrs. Dyke, and went to Kansas. Three years later he was called home by the sickness and death of his younger sister, and in spite of a great desire to return to the west, he remained with his bereaved parents. Again he went into the newspaper business. A stock company was organized of which he was the principal stockholder, and became the editor and publisher of the Potter Enterprise. He was a heavy loser in the fire of 1880, his office and all of his equipment being destroyed. Two hours after the fire was under control, he was at work in the Journal office, and in the morning an extra edition was ready for distribution. In 1886 he sold out his business and opened a jewelry store. Later he retired from that and took up optical work and in that he continued until his death. In 1882 he married Eva D., the daughter of Mrs. Vesta C. Dyke, his former partner, and to them one child, Vesta Ellen was born. His wife, the daughter, Mrs. D. G. VanDeBoe, of Camp Hill, PA and three grandchildren, Gretchen, Evelyn Dyke, and Wilhelmina, survive him. Mr. Thompson was an ardent Mason. Was the first secretary of the Coudersport consistory and held the office for fourteen years. In 1921 was made alife member of the Coudersport bodies, A. A. S. R. He was a charter member of the Fire Department, and of the Potter County Historical Society. He was a loyal Democrat, and except in local matters always voted a straight ticket. In the last ten years Mr. Thompson has done considerable writing and has collected valuable historical data. His efforts to collect material in connection with the Norwegian settlement of Ole Bull have been tireless. Also he has collected valuable data and personal experience of old settlers in connection with the Passenger Pigeon. From his own experience he wrote many stories of local history and always in connection with this work, he aimed to be absolutely correct. He was an extensive reader and had a wonderful memory and so had a wealth of material to draw on.
Occupation	1867	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	he purchased the Potter County Journal and was associated with Mrs. Vesta Dyke.
	http://www.eg.bucknell.edu/~hyde/potter/Obituaries.html: WILLIAM W. THOMPSON passed away July 9, 1928 at his home in Coudersport. He was the son of Z. J. and Julia A. (Shuart) Thompson. Born at Mansfield, PA, Oct. 7, 1849. When a small child he with his parents and his sister, Ella, moved to Coudersport. Here he was educated in public and private schools and in 1865, at the age of 16 began his apprenticeship to the printing trade. In 1867 he purchased the Potter County Journal and was associated with Mrs. Vesta Dyke. Four years later he sold out to his partner, Mrs. Dyke, and went to Kansas. Three years later he was called home by the sickness and death of his younger sister, and in spite of a great desire to return to the west, he remained with his bereaved parents. Again he went into the newspaper business. A stock company was organized of which he was the principal stockholder, and became the editor and publisher of the Potter Enterprise. He was a heavy loser in the fire of 1880, his office and all of his equipment being destroyed. Two hours after the fire was under control, he was at work in the Journal office, and in the morning an extra edition was ready for distribution. In 1886 he sold out his business and opened a jewelry store. Later he retired from that and took up optical work and in that he continued until his death. In 1882 he married Eva D., the daughter of Mrs. Vesta C. Dyke, his former partner, and to them one child, Vesta Ellen was born. His wife, the daughter, Mrs. D. G. VanDeBoe, of Camp Hill, PA and three grandchildren, Gretchen, Evelyn Dyke, and Wilhelmina, survive him. Mr. Thompson was an ardent Mason. Was the first secretary of the Coudersport consistory and held the office for fourteen years. In 1921 was made alife member of the Coudersport bodies, A. A. S. R. He was a charter member of the Fire Department, and of the Potter County Historical Society. He was a loyal Democrat, and except in local matters always voted a straight ticket. In the last ten years Mr. Thompson has done considerable writing and has collected valuable historical data. His efforts to collect material in connection with the Norwegian settlement of Ole Bull have been tireless. Also he has collected valuable data and personal experience of old settlers in connection with the Passenger Pigeon. From his own experience he wrote many stories of local history and always in connection with this work, he aimed to be absolutely correct. He was an extensive reader and had a wonderful memory and so had a wealth of material to draw on.
census 1870	10 Jun 1870	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA [1]
	Age: 20; PA PersonalEstateValue: 1115; Occupation: Printer
	20180103 RVA- 20180209 RVA- Zenus Thompson in the 1870 United States Federal Census date: 10 June 1870 enumerator: Z.J. Thompson Name: Zenus Thompson Age in 1870: 50 Birth Year: abt 1820 Birthplace: New York Dwelling Number: 92 Home in 1870: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania Race: White Gender: Male Occupation: Wagon Maker Male Citizen Over 21:Y Personal Estate Value:1760 Real Estate Value:3000 Inferred Spouse: Julia A Thompson Inferred Children: William W Thompson Ella Thompson Household Members: Name Age John M Hamilton 56 PA Clerk in Land Office Elisabetha Hamilton 52 PA keeping house Clara Hamilton 23 PA at home Ella Hamilton 25 PA teacher Lucy Hamilton 21 PA at school Walter Hamilton 19 PA clerk in store Martin Joerg 17 IL at school Herman Joerg 11 PA at school Charles Westerman 29 Hamburg, Gry Lumberman Lewis B. Cole 63 NY Clerk in 'Com__' Office 'Burnie?' Cole 27 PA Wagon Maker Sarah Cole 35 PA house keeper Delilah Cole 23 PA house keeper Blanch Cole 1 PA at home Arthur Earl 18 PA at school Walter B Gordnier 43 NY Machinist Lydia Gerdnier 34 PA keeping house Flora Gerdmie 14 PA at school Charles Gerdmie 8 PA at school Frank Gerdmie 6 PA at school Harry Gerdmie 3 PA at home John Dubel 75 Saxon, Gry Laborer Zenus Thompson 50 NY wagon maker Julia A Thompson 49 NJ keeping house William W Thompson 20 PA printer Ella Thompson 17 PA teacher Ignatz Griesel 44 Bohemia (Germany) Harness Maker Anna Griesel 16 NY at home Edward Griesel 13 NJ at home Source Citation Year: 1870; Census Place: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1446; Page: 497B; Family History Library Film: 552945 Source Information Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Original data: •1870 U.S. census, population schedules. NARA microfilm publication M593, 1,761 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d. •Minnesota census schedules for 1870. NARA microfilm publication T132, 13 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.
Moved	Abt 1871	Kansas, USA
	from Coudy; sold his part of the Journal to his partner, Mrs. Vesta Dyke and went to Kansas.
business	1874	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	The capital stock of the Enterprise was $1,500 when it was first launched by the late W. W. Thompson.
	20220402GHLn- In a couple of weeks, this paper will be 78 years old- original capital, W.W. Thompson. J. Walter Wells- "That's just as it should be." CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 17 Apr 1952, Thu • Page 2 wetzupdoc Member Photo BYwetzupdoc · 02 Apr 2022 In a couple of weeks this paper will be 78 years old. The changes during those years have been many. The capital stock of the Enterprise was $1,500 when it was first launched by the late W. W. Thompson. The press purchased costs more than ten times as much as the original capital of the Enterprise in 1874. But as our old friend, the late J. Walter Wells, used to say when he approved, "That's just as it should be." Clipping location on The Potter Enterprise page 2 CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 17 Apr 1952, Thu • Page 2 wetzupdoc Member Photo BYwetzupdoc · 02 Apr 2022
		PotterEnterprise 78 WWThompson news_19520417PottEnt 20220402GHLn- In a couple of weeks, this paper will be 78 years old- original capital, W.W. Thompson. J. Walter Wells- "That's just as it should be." CLIPPED FROM The Potter Enterprise Coudersport, Pennsylvania 17 Apr 1952, Thu • Page 2 wetzupdoc Member Photo BYwetzupdoc · 02 Apr 2022 In a couple of weeks this paper will be 78 years old. The…
Moved	Abt 1874	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	from Kansas, retunred by the sickness and subsequent death of his younger sister, ... and stayed, despite great desire to return to the West.
Built	Aft 18 May 1880	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	Erected 20'x40' building on SE corner of 2nd & West Streets for the Potter Enterprise, of which he was editor; see photo/caption.
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Census	1910	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA [9]
	age 60, PA NY NY Optician(?)/ward 1
	Name: William W Thompson Age in 1910: 60 Estimated birth year: abt 1850 Birthplace: Pennsylvania Relation to Head of House: Head Father's Birth Place: New York Mother's Birth Place: New York Spouse's name: Eva D Home in 1910: Coudersport Ward 1, Potter, Pennsylvania Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age William W Thompson 60 Eva D Thompson 57 Vesta E Thompson 23 Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Coudersport Ward 1, Potter, Pennsylvania; Roll T624_1415; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 110; Image: 335.
Race	White [1]
underground RR	"Underground Railroad" by W.W. Thompson
	20180214 RVA- "Underground Railroad" by W.W. Thompson Posted 29 Aug 2016 by Carolyn Ruth Beefelt Underground Railroad The route taken by fugitives salves, known as the "Underground Railroad", passed through Potter County. The "Stations" on this road, so far as known, were the store of John S. Mann in Coudersport, the farm of Nelson Clark two miles north of Coudersport, the home of Sala Stevens in Clara Township, the home of Rodney Nichols at Millport, the John King homestead at Ceres, Pa. From that point they were guided or assisted across the border into Canada. The Underground Railroad By W. W. Thompson The Underground Railroad is mostly a tradition or a memory, a connected history of which cannot be written for the lack of records, as none were kept. It went into disuse when the Emancipation Proclamation of Abraham Lincoln made the slave a free man. It was never a "Trunk Line" but consisted of numerous trails from the Gulf of Mexico through various sections of the country with Canada as its grand terminus. Very few of the colored race from the far south ever succeeded getting through the numerous slave states, but from the Border States south of the Mason-Dixon Line there was a more or less continuous stream dribbling through on the Underground routes. The Democratic party in the South was for slaveholding and the extension of slavery. In the North it was different. Quite a large portion did not advocate slavery and its extension and would have been glad to have it legally wiped out. The Underground was a much used line through Hagerstown, Maryland and up the Susquehanna River, branching off at various points thus scattering the runaways-- for if they all had followed the same trail it would have been a simple matter to have blocked it. From Coudersport, which was an important point on the Underground Railroad, the line ran by way of Niles Hill, Nelson Clark's and Steer Brook Road to Millport, Ceres and Angelica, N. Y., then to the Canadian border at different points. The John S. Mann house in Coudersport and the King farm at Ceres were principal stations with the Nelson Clark, Ephriam Bishop and Joseph Mann as intermediates, with probably others. It has always been hard to get particulars as to persons engaged in the work. For one thing even those engaged in the work only knew of those who were active a few miles either side and never cared to talk about it even after the Civil War was over. They had been engaged in an unlawful business-- violating the laws of their state and of the United States. Aside from this they were of the best law-abiding citizens. Their views of liberty and the rights of man compelled them to do one thing which the law condemned, but their hearts approved and they were very sensitive about the matter. Here are some story's of the Underground Railroad. One evening "before the war" a weary, woe-begone frightened colored man entered the law office of John S. Mann in Coudersport. There was no mistaking the condition of the African. He had gone the limit, and as he dropped into a chair without waiting for an invitation the hopeless look on his face, boots out at the sides, soles and uppers held together by string around the feet, his clothes very scanty, scarcely sufficient to hide his nakedness, fixed his status as a runaway chattel from below the Mason-Dixon Line. His story was soon told. For over a week he had been dodging the U. S. Marshal and his master. Sometimes he was ahead and sometimes the pursuers overran him. But always, sleeping in the brush, getting victuals here and there at the "way stations" where often they had no safe place to conceal him and they dared not take him in their homes for their reputation was such that their homes would most likely be searched and capture result. The fact that he was so closely followed made it most difficult for Mr. Mann. Many runaway slaves had already received succor at his hands and many more would be cared for, but this man's physical condition was such that he must be where he could receive attention if necessary. What to do and how to do for the unfortunate was a burning question. The Mann homestead had a reputation well earned as a place for escaped slaves and, if the Marshal was hot on his trail, his home would undoubtedly be searched. It was also evident the Negro could go no father even if provided with food and some clothes. At this time, Mr. Mann had in his employ an Irishman named Pat, Pat was Irish to the core and a Democrat who lived down near the river bank a little way back from Main Street with Maggie and a kid or two in a board shanty of three rooms and a hole under the kitchen floor for a cellar. After thinking the matter over briefly, Mr. Mann summoned Pat and put the proposition up to him that he take the slave in charge. As he (Pat) was a stiff Democrat no one would look for a Negro near his premises. But Pat balked stubbornly and it required all of Mr. Mann's lawyer technique before he finally convinced Pat of the good of the act. When the officer and the owner of the Negro reached Coudersport they called at Mr. Mann's office and stated their errand plainly. They were welcomed, but not too heartily, and given permission to search the premises. The search was only perfunctory as the officer said, "Our Nigger may have been here but he's not here now!" The next night the Negro was on his way to Canada. Another evening "before the war" a gentleman rode up to the Coudersport Hotel, engaged a room, and proceeded to stroll around town, finally meeting up with James Smith, a staunch Democrat. The stranger was a Deputy U. S. Marshal and requested Mr. Smith's advice and assistance in running down a Negro he had traced into town. Smith told him he would gladly help the "law," but advised the Marshal to forget it saying that if there were a Negro in town word went out the minute a stranger was seen and the slave was now long gone. There was never any way of getting a fair estimate of the number of slaves passing through Coudersport. They usually came singly, but sometimes in pairs. W. C. Rennells says he saw four coming up West Street to the Mann homestead and I saw five at one time going into the front gate of the Mann's. A. B. Mann said it was not unusual to find a colored person at the breakfast table. When and how they came was guess work, and they disappeared as they came. The Mann's had a building at the southwest corner of Third and West Street where Mrs. Mann kept a book store on the ground floor and the second floor was the home of the only printing plant in the county. A small portion of the back room of the printing plant had been partitioned off, lathed and plastered so as not to be discernible. Years later, M. W. McAlarney, publisher, discovered the "secret" room complete with a straw tick, and a blanket or two. Entrance was made by a loose board from the upper part of the single story shed. Once inside, the shingle board door was securely fastened by dropping a bar into some catches made for the purpose. This board was apparently as well nailed as any other board, but the nails used had been broken off with only the heads showing. Joseph Mann, a brother of John S. Mann, conducted a large store at Millport, about a dozen miles from Coudersport, in connection with R. L. Nichols. This was quite an important station as the store made a good hiding place but as a rule the Negroes were not allowed to stay any longer than absolutely necessary. Mrs. Mann was not a Quaker like her husband, but when it came to helping runaway slaves she could out-quake the Quakers. Once a colored woman was brought in by an Abolitionist. The woman had started with several other members of her family but somewhere above Williamsport pursuit was so close they had been compelled to separate, taking different trails. After resting up for a week she was finally dressed in some of Mrs. Mann's clothes and a neighbor lady, using the Mann's horse and buggy, drove her to Buffalo, 100 miles away, stopping with friends of the cause until she landed in Canada. The next station beyond Millport was the Francis King farm at Ceres, a great rendezvous for the runaway as long as slavery existed. From Ceres one line extended to Angelica, Canandaigua, Geneseo and to Lake Erie. We do not think an escaped Negro was ever returned to slavery from this section and very few times did the officers ever trace them this far. The Abolitionists always helped them and the Democrats just plain ignored them. The runaway slaves were about the brightest and often the most reckless of the race. Not one in a hundred could read or write, but they could read a map made in the sand by Abolitionists and never made a mistake in reading a sign at a crossroad-- it might be a stone, a stump or a peculiar tree, giving them the proper direction. They never made a mistake in selecting the proper place to stop. They remembered every direction and description given them. The name, Underground Railroad, according to one story, originated before 1880 at Columbia, Pa., where Negro chasers invariably lost the trail and one of them said his Negro must have escaped by an underground road. It has also been said that Ohio had the most "underground lines." 1850 United States Federal Census 1870 United States Federal Census 1860 United States Federal Census Underground Railroad by W.W. Thompson jeanbritton jeanbritton originally shared this on 18 Aug 2009 Linked To John Smith Mann ? Saved by jeanbritton Saved by L27IN? Saved by tapperwhite? Saved by Carolyn Ruth Beefelt Comments wetzupdoc1
Death	9 Jul 1928	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	at his home in Coudersport, PA
Burial	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	Eulalia Cemetery
Person ID	I51105	WETZEL-SPRING

Father	Thompson, Zenas J., b. 3 Jan 1820, Plymouth, Chenango, New York, USA d. 8 Jan 1902, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 82 years)
Relationship	natural
Mother	Stuart, Julia A., b. 1821, New Jersey, USA d. Abt 1899, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 78 years)
Relationship	natural
Marriage	1848
	20180206 RVA- transferred from ...R315_xC1...- http://www.eg.bucknell.edu/~hyde/potter/Obituaries.html: ZENAS J. THOMPSON died at the home of his son, W. W. Thompson Thursday morning, January 8, 1902. Had been a resident of Coudersport since 1857 and was 82 years old. Is survived by one son, two brothers, M. S. Thompson of this Boro, Monroe Thompson of Madison County, NY, and one sister, Miss Elmira Thompson of Chenango County, NY. His daughter, Ella, died some years ago in early womanhood, leaving her parents grief stricken, her mother mourning her life away till three years ago when she joined the daughter. Mr. Thompson was born in Plymouth, Chenango County, January 3, 1820. In 1848 he married Miss Julia A. Stuart (Shuart?) of New York State, who died three years ago. Came to Coudersport in 1855 and engaged in business as a wagonmaker. His establishment was burned in the fire of 1880 and he afterward engaged in the grocery business in which he continued for some years. Funeral services conducted Friday by Rev. Frances Yarnell of the Episcopal Church. Burial in Eulalia Cemetery. Early Obituaries of Potter County, PA <http://www.eg.bucknell.edu/~hyde/potter/Obituaries.html> C:\Documents and Settings\john\My Documents\My Genealogy\genealogy records\My new records 2010\Early Obituaries of Potter County.doc WILLIAM W. THOMPSON passed away July 9, 1928 at his home in Coudersport. He was the son of Z. J. and Julia A. (Shuart) Thompson. Born at Mansfield, PA, Oct. 7, 1849. When a small child he with his parents and his sister, Ella, moved to Coudersport. Here he was educated in public and private schools and in 1865, at the age of 16 began his apprenticeship to the printing trade. In 1867 he purchased the Potter County Journal and was associated with Mrs. Vesta Dyke. Four years later he sold out to his partner, Mrs. Dyke, and went to Kansas. Three years later he was called home by the sickness and death of his younger sister, and in spite of a great desire to return to the west, he remained with his bereaved parents. Again he went into the newspaper business. A stock company was organized of which he was the principal stockholder, and became the editor and publisher of the Potter Enterprise. He was a heavy loser in the fore of 1880, his office and all of his equipment being destroyed. Two hours after the fire was under control, he was at work in the Journal office, and in the morning an extra edition was ready for distribution. In 1886 he sold out his business and opened a jewelry store. Later he retired from that and took up optical work and in that he continued until his death. In 1882 he married Eva D., the daughter of Mrs. Vesta C. Dyke, his former partner, and to them one child, Vesta Ellen was born. His wife, the daughter, Mrs. D. G. VanDeBoe, of Camp Hill, PA and three grandchildren, Gretchen, Evelyn Dyke, and Wilhelmina, survive him. Mr. Thompson was an ardent Mason. Was the first secretary of the Coudersport consistory and held the office for fourteen years. In 1921 was made alife member of the Coudersport bodies, A. A. S. R. He was a charter member of the Fire Department, and of the Potter County Historical Society. He was a loyal Democrat, and except in local matters always voted a straight ticket. In the last ten years Mr. Thompson has done considerable writing and has collected valuable historical data. His efforts to collect material in connection with the Norwegian settlement of Ole Bull have been tireless. Also he has collected valuable data and personal experience of old settlers in connection with the Passenger Pigeon. From his own experience he wrote many stories of local history and always in connection with this work, he aimed to be absolutely correct. He was an extensive reader and had a wonderful memory and so had a wealth of material to draw on. ZENAS J. THOMPSON died at the home of his son, W. W. Thompson Thursday morning, January 8, 1902. Had been a resident of Coudersport since 1857 and was 82 years old. Is survived by one son, two brothers, M. S. Thompson of this Boro, Monroe Thompson of Madison County, NY, and one sister, Miss Elmira Thompson of Chenango County, NY. His daughter, Ella, died some years ago in early womanhood, leaving her parents grief stricken, her mother mourning her life away till three years ago when she joined the daughter. Mr. Thompson was born in Plymouth, Chenango County, January 3, 1820. In 1848 he married Miss Julia A. Stuart (Shuart?) of New York State, who died three years ago. Came to Coudersport in 1855 and engaged in business as a wagonmaker. His establishment was burned in the fire of 1880 and he afterward engaged in the grocery business in which he continued for some years. Funeral services conducted Friday by Rev. Frances Yarnell of the Episcopal Church. Burial in Eulalia Cemetery.
Moved to jt	1855	Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	20180206 RVA- transferred from ...R315_xC1...- http://www.eg.bucknell.edu/~hyde/potter/Obituaries.html: ZENAS J. THOMPSON died at the home of his son, W. W. Thompson Thursday morning, January 8, 1902. Had been a resident of Coudersport since 1857 and was 82 years old. Is survived by one son, two brothers, M. S. Thompson of this Boro, Monroe Thompson of Madison County, NY, and one sister, Miss Elmira Thompson of Chenango County, NY. His daughter, Ella, died some years ago in early womanhood, leaving her parents grief stricken, her mother mourning her life away till three years ago when she joined the daughter. Mr. Thompson was born in Plymouth, Chenango County, January 3, 1820. In 1848 he married Miss Julia A. Stuart (Shuart?) of New York State, who died three years ago. Came to Coudersport in 1855 and engaged in business as a wagonmaker. His establishment was burned in the fire of 1880 and he afterward engaged in the grocery business in which he continued for some years. Funeral services conducted Friday by Rev. Frances Yarnell of the Episcopal Church. Burial in Eulalia Cemetery. Early Obituaries of Potter County, PA <http://www.eg.bucknell.edu/~hyde/potter/Obituaries.html> C:\Documents and Settings\john\My Documents\My Genealogy\genealogy records\My new records 2010\Early Obituaries of Potter County.doc WILLIAM W. THOMPSON passed away July 9, 1928 at his home in Coudersport. He was the son of Z. J. and Julia A. (Shuart) Thompson. Born at Mansfield, PA, Oct. 7, 1849. When a small child he with his parents and his sister, Ella, moved to Coudersport. Here he was educated in public and private schools and in 1865, at the age of 16 began his apprenticeship to the printing trade. In 1867 he purchased the Potter County Journal and was associated with Mrs. Vesta Dyke. Four years later he sold out to his partner, Mrs. Dyke, and went to Kansas. Three years later he was called home by the sickness and death of his younger sister, and in spite of a great desire to return to the west, he remained with his bereaved parents. Again he went into the newspaper business. A stock company was organized of which he was the principal stockholder, and became the editor and publisher of the Potter Enterprise. He was a heavy loser in the fore of 1880, his office and all of his equipment being destroyed. Two hours after the fire was under control, he was at work in the Journal office, and in the morning an extra edition was ready for distribution. In 1886 he sold out his business and opened a jewelry store. Later he retired from that and took up optical work and in that he continued until his death. In 1882 he married Eva D., the daughter of Mrs. Vesta C. Dyke, his former partner, and to them one child, Vesta Ellen was born. His wife, the daughter, Mrs. D. G. VanDeBoe, of Camp Hill, PA and three grandchildren, Gretchen, Evelyn Dyke, and Wilhelmina, survive him. Mr. Thompson was an ardent Mason. Was the first secretary of the Coudersport consistory and held the office for fourteen years. In 1921 was made alife member of the Coudersport bodies, A. A. S. R. He was a charter member of the Fire Department, and of the Potter County Historical Society. He was a loyal Democrat, and except in local matters always voted a straight ticket. In the last ten years Mr. Thompson has done considerable writing and has collected valuable historical data. His efforts to collect material in connection with the Norwegian settlement of Ole Bull have been tireless. Also he has collected valuable data and personal experience of old settlers in connection with the Passenger Pigeon. From his own experience he wrote many stories of local history and always in connection with this work, he aimed to be absolutely correct. He was an extensive reader and had a wonderful memory and so had a wealth of material to draw on. ZENAS J. THOMPSON died at the home of his son, W. W. Thompson Thursday morning, January 8, 1902. Had been a resident of Coudersport since 1857 and was 82 years old. Is survived by one son, two brothers, M. S. Thompson of this Boro, Monroe Thompson of Madison County, NY, and one sister, Miss Elmira Thompson of Chenango County, NY. His daughter, Ella, died some years ago in early womanhood, leaving her parents grief stricken, her mother mourning her life away till three years ago when she joined the daughter. Mr. Thompson was born in Plymouth, Chenango County, January 3, 1820. In 1848 he married Miss Julia A. Stuart (Shuart?) of New York State, who died three years ago. Came to Coudersport in 1855 and engaged in business as a wagonmaker. His establishment was burned in the fire of 1880 and he afterward engaged in the grocery business in which he continued for some years. Funeral services conducted Friday by Rev. Frances Yarnell of the Episcopal Church. Burial in Eulalia Cemetery.
Family ID	F36524	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family Dyke, Eva D., b. 3 Mar 1853 bur. Eulalia Cemetery, Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA

Marriage 4 Oct 1882 Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA [3]

In 1882 William W. Thompson, son of Zenus/Zenas J. Thompson, married Eva D., daughter of Mrs. Vesta C. Dyke, Wm's former partner at the Journal.

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Early History of Coudersport, Early Families.pdf

THE THOMPSON FAMILY
Miss Vesta Cordelia French came from Amity, N. Y., and
lived with her brother, Dr. Amos French, while she attended the
academy in 1843-44. She married Chauncey V. Dvke and had Monta, who died young, and Eva, born March 3, 1853. After a
divorce from her husband, she worked as compositor in the Potter Journal printing office.
In 1867 she and William W. Thompson bought the business
and worked in partnership until Jan. 1871, when Mr. Thompson
went to Kansas after which she continued the business alone for a few years. She was a very industrious woman and most successful in business. She died on June 21, 1878.
Mr. Thompson returned to Coudersport in 1874 and in May
of that vear became one of the publishers and the first editor
of the Potter Enterprise. On Oct. 4, 1882, he was married to
Miss Eva Dyke. Their only child, Vesta Ella, was born on Oct.
10, 1886, On Sept. 16, 1914, she married DeGrover VanDeBoe,
born Aug. 23, 1&85, son of Carmi D. and Ida (Grover) VanDeBoe. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and of the U. S. Military Academy at West Point. He was a Boy Scout executive from 1919 until his retirement in 1948, due to ill health. Children: Mrs. Gretchen Fesus, Mrs. Evelyn Dyke Mann, and Mrs. Wilhelmina Irvine.
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Married at the bride's residence in Coudersport, by Rev. H. B. Leavenworth

Children

1. Thompson, Vesta Ellen, b. 10 Oct 1896 d. 5 Aug 1956 (Age 59 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]

Family ID F36525 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Event Map

	Birth - 7 Oct 1849 - Mansfield, Tioga, Pennsylvania, USA
	Moved - to Coudy, with his parents and his sister Ella - 1855 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	Residence - Between 1855 and 1910 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	census 1860 - Age: 10 PA - 12 Jun 1860 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	Occupation - Editor of the Potter County Enterprise; bought the paper that year - 1867 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	Occupation - he purchased the Potter County Journal and was associated with Mrs. Vesta Dyke. - 1867 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	census 1870 - Age: 20; PA PersonalEstateValue: 1115; Occupation: Printer - 10 Jun 1870 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	Moved - from Coudy; sold his part of the Journal to his partner, Mrs. Vesta Dyke and went to Kansas. - Abt 1871 - Kansas, USA
	business - The capital stock of the Enterprise was $1,500 when it was first launched by the late W. W. Thompson. - 1874 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	Moved - from Kansas, retunred by the sickness and subsequent death of his younger sister, ... and stayed, despite great desire to return to the West. - Abt 1874 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	Built - Erected 20'x40' building on SE corner of 2nd & West Streets for the Potter Enterprise, of which he was editor; see photo/caption. - Aft 18 May 1880 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	Marriage - 4 Oct 1882 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	Census - age 60, PA NY NY Optician(?)/ward 1 - 1910 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	Death - 9 Jul 1928 - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA
	Burial - - Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania, USA

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ZENAS J. THOMPSON died at the home of his son, W. W. Thompson Thursday morning, January 8, 1902. Had been a resident of Coudersport since 1857 and was 82 years old. Is survived by one son, two brothers, M. S. Thompson of this Boro, Monroe Thompson of Madison County, NY, and one sister, Miss Elmira Thompson of Chenango County, NY. His daughter, Ella, died some years ago in early womanhood, leaving her parents grief stricken, her mother mourning her life away till three years ago when she joined the daughter.

Mr. Thompson was born in Plymouth, Chenango County, January 3, 1820. In 1848 he married Miss Julia A. Stuart (Shuart?) of New York State, who died three years ago. Came to Coudersport in 1855 and engaged in business as a wagonmaker. His establishment was burned in the fire of 1880 and he afterward engaged in the grocery business in which he continued for some years. Funeral services conducted Friday by Rev. Frances Yarnell of the Episcopal Church. Burial in Eulalia Cemetery.

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WILLIAM W. THOMPSON passed away July 9, 1928 at his home in Coudersport. He was the son of Z. J. and Julia A. (Shuart) Thompson. Born at Mansfield, PA, Oct. 7, 1849. When a small child he with his parents and his sister, Ella, moved to Coudersport. Here he was educated in public and private schools and in 1865, at the age of 16 began his apprenticeship to the printing trade. In 1867 he purchased the Potter County Journal and was associated with Mrs. Vesta Dyke. Four years later he sold out to his partner, Mrs. Dyke, and went to Kansas. Three years later he was called home by the sickness and death of his younger sister, and in spite of a great desire to return to the west, he remained with his bereaved parents.
Again he went into the newspaper business. A stock company was organized of which he was the principal stockholder, and became the editor and publisher of the Potter Enterprise. He was a heavy loser in the fore of 1880, his office and all of his equipment being destroyed. Two hours after the fire was under control, he was at work in the Journal office, and in the morning an extra edition was ready for distribution. In 1886 he sold out his business and opened a jewelry store. Later he retired from that and took up optical work and in that he continued until his death.
In 1882 he married Eva D., the daughter of Mrs. Vesta C. Dyke, his former partner, and to them one child, Vesta Ellen was born. His wife, the daughter, Mrs. D. G. VanDeBoe, of Camp Hill, PA and three grandchildren, Gretchen, Evelyn Dyke, and Wilhelmina, survive him.
Mr. Thompson was an ardent Mason. Was the first secretary of the Coudersport consistory and held the office for fourteen years. In 1921 was made alife member of the Coudersport bodies, A. A. S. R. He was a charter member of the Fire Department, and of the Potter County Historical Society. He was a loyal Democrat, and except in local matters always voted a straight ticket.
In the last ten years Mr. Thompson has done considerable writing and has collected valuable historical data. His efforts to collect material in connection with the Norwegian settlement of Ole Bull have been tireless. Also he has collected valuable data and personal experience of old settlers in connection with the Passenger Pigeon. From his own experience he wrote many stories of local history and always in connection with this work, he aimed to be absolutely correct. He was an extensive reader and had a wonderful memory and so had a wealth of material to draw on.
ZENAS J. THOMPSON died at the home of his son, W. W. Thompson Thursday morning, January 8, 1902. Had been a resident of Coudersport since 1857 and was 82 years old. Is survived by one son, two brothers, M. S. Thompson of this Boro, Monroe Thompson of Madison County, NY, and one sister, Miss Elmira Thompson of Chenango County, NY. His daughter, Ella, died some years ago in early womanhood, leaving her parents grief stricken, her mother mourning her life away till three years ago when she joined the daughter.
Mr. Thompson was born in Plymouth, Chenango County, January 3, 1820. In 1848 he married Miss Julia A. Stuart (Shuart?) of New York State, who died three years ago. Came to Coudersport in 1855 and engaged in business as a wagonmaker. His establishment was burned in the fire of 1880 and he afterward engaged in the grocery business in which he continued for some years. Funeral services conducted Friday by Rev. Frances Yarnell of the Episcopal Church. Burial in Eulalia Cemetery.

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WILLIAM W. THOMPSON passed away July 9, 1928 at his home in Coudersport. He was the son of Z. J. and Julia A. (Shuart) Thompson. Born at Mansfield, PA, Oct. 7, 1849. When a small child he with his parents and his sister, Ella, moved to Coudersport. Here he was educated in public and private schools and in 1865, at the age of 16 began his apprenticeship to the printing trade. In 1867 he purchased the Potter County Journal and was associated with Mrs. Vesta Dyke. Four years later he sold out to his partner, Mrs. Dyke, and went to Kansas. Three years later he was called home by the sickness and death of his younger sister, and in spite of a great desire to return to the west, he remained with his bereaved parents.

Again he went into the newspaper business. A stock company was organized of which he was the principal stockholder, and became the editor and publisher of the Potter Enterprise. He was a heavy loser in the fire of 1880, his office and all of his equipment being destroyed. Two hours after the fire was under control, he was at work in the Journal office, and in the morning an extra edition was ready for distribution. In 1886 he sold out his business and opened a jewelry store. Later he retired from that and took up optical work and in that he continued until his death.

In 1882 he married Eva D., the daughter of Mrs. Vesta C. Dyke, his former partner, and to them one child, Vesta Ellen was born. His wife, the daughter, Mrs. D. G. VanDeBoe, of Camp Hill, PA and three grandchildren, Gretchen, Evelyn Dyke, and Wilhelmina, survive him.

Mr. Thompson was an ardent Mason. Was the first secretary of the Coudersport consistory and held the office for fourteen years. In 1921 was made alife member of the Coudersport bodies, A. A. S. R. He was a charter member of the Fire Department, and of the Potter County Historical Society. He was a loyal Democrat, and except in local matters always voted a straight ticket.

In the last ten years Mr. Thompson has done considerable writing and has collected valuable historical data. His efforts to collect material in connection with the Norwegian settlement of Ole Bull have been tireless. Also he has collected valuable data and personal experience of old settlers in connection with the Passenger Pigeon. From his own experience he wrote many stories of local history and always in connection with this work, he aimed to be absolutely correct. He was an extensive reader and had a wonderful memory and so had a wealth of material to draw on.

Sources

[S526] census 1870 USA PA Potter, (Name: ancestry.com;), Year: 1870; Census Place: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1446; Page: 497B; Family History Library Film: 552945Hamilton Cole Griesel Gordnier Thompson.
Record for Ignatz Griesel; Walter B. Gordnier; Lewis B. Cole; John M. Hamilton; Z.J. Thompson (31) facts
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Ignatz Griesel in the 1870 United States Federal Census
date: 10 Jun 1870
enumerator: Z.J. Thompson
Name: Ignatz Griesel
Age in 1870: 44
Birth Year: abt 1826
Birthplace: Bohemia
Dwelling Number: 93
Home in 1870: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania
Race: White
Gender: Male
Occupation: Harness Maker
Father of Foreign Birth: Y
Mother of Foreign Birth: Y
Male Citizen Over 21: Y
Personal Estate Value: 600
Real Estate Value: 1000
Household Members:
Name Age
John M Hamilton 56 PA Clerk in Land Office
Elisabetha Hamilton 52 PA keeping house
Clara Hamilton 23 PA at home
Ella Hamilton 25 PA teacher
Lucy Hamilton 21 PA at school
Walter Hamilton 19 PA clerk in store
Martin Joerg 17 IL at school
Herman Joerg 11 PA at school
Charles Westerman 29 Hamburg, Gry Lumberman

Lewis B. Cole 63 NY Clerk in 'Com__' Office
'Burnie?' Cole 27 PA Wagon Maker
Sarah Cole 35 PA house keeper
Delilah Cole 23 PA house keeper
Blanch Cole 1 PA at home
Arthur Earl 18 PA at school

Walter B Gordnier 43 NY Machinist
Lydia Gerdnier 34 PA keeping house
Flora Gerdmie 14 PA at school
Charles Gerdmie 8 PA at school
Frank Gerdmie 6 PA at school
Harry Gerdmie 3 PA at home
John Dubel 75 Saxon, Gry Laborer

Zenus Thompson 50 NY wagon maker
Julia A Thompson 49 NJ keeping house
William W Thompson 20 PA printer
Ella Thompson 17 PA teacher

Ignatz Griesel 44 Bohemia (Germany) Harness Maker
Anna Griesel 16 NY at home
Edward Griesel 13 NJ at home

Source Citation
Year: 1870; Census Place: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania;
Roll: M593_1446;
Page: 497B;
Family History Library Film: 552945

Source Information
Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.
Original data:
•1870 U.S. census, population schedules. NARA microfilm publication M593, 1,761 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.
•Minnesota census schedules for 1870. NARA microfilm publication T132, 13 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.

John M Hamilton in the 1870 United States Federal Census
Name: John M Hamilton
Age in 1870: 56
Birth Year: abt 1814
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Dwelling Number: 89
Home in 1870: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania
Race: White
Gender: Male
Occupation: Clerk In Land Office
Male Citizen Over 21: Y
Personal Estate Value: 1000
Household Members:
Name Age
John M Hamilton 56 PA Clerk in Land Office
Elisabetha Hamilton 52 PA keeping house
Clara Hamilton 23 PA at home
Ella Hamilton 25 PA teacher
Lucy Hamilton 21 PA at school
Walter Hamilton 19 PA clerk in store
Martin Joerg 17 IL at school
Herman Joerg 11 PA at school
Charles Westerman 29 Hamburg, Gry Lumberman

Lewis B. Cole 63 NY Clerk in 'Com__' Office
'Burnie?' Cole 27 PA Wagon Maker
Sarah Cole 35 PA house keeper
Delilah Cole 23 PA house keeper
Blanch Cole 1 PA at home
Arthur Earl 18 PA at school

Walter B Gordnier 43 NY Machinist
Lydia Gerdnier 34 PA keeping house
Flora Gerdmie 14 PA at school
Charles Gerdmie 8 PA at school
Frank Gerdmie 6 PA at school
Harry Gerdmie 3 PA at home
John Dubel 75 Saxon, Gry Laborer

Zenus Thompson 50 NY wagon maker
Julia A Thompson 49 NJ keeping house
William W Thompson 20 PA printer
Ella Thompson 17 PA teacher

Ignatz Griesel 44 Bohemia (Germany) Harness Maker
Anna Griesel 16 NY
Edward Griesel 13 NJ

Walter B Gerdmier in the 1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Walter B. Gordnier
Age in 1870: 43
Birth Year: abt 1827
Birthplace: New York
Dwelling Number: 91
Home in 1870: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Occupation: Machinist
Male Citizen Over 21:Y
Personal Estate Value:5000
Real Estate Value: 13000
Household Members:
Name Age
John M Hamilton 56 PA Clerk in Land Office
Elisabetha Hamilton 52 PA keeping house
Clara Hamilton 23 PA at home
Ella Hamilton 25 PA teacher
Lucy Hamilton 21 PA at school
Walter Hamilton 19 PA clerk in store
Martin Joerg 17 IL at school
Herman Joerg 11 PA at school
Charles Westerman 29 Hamburg, Gry Lumberman

Lewis B. Cole 63 NY Clerk in 'Com__' Office
'Burnie?' Cole 27 PA Wagon Maker
Sarah Cole 35 PA house keeper
Delilah Cole 23 PA house keeper
Blanch Cole 1 PA at home
Arthur Earl 18 PA at school

Walter B Gordnier 43 NY Machinist
Lydia Gerdnier 34 PA keeping house
Flora Gerdmie 14 PA at school
Charles Gerdmie 8 PA at school
Frank Gerdmie 6 PA at school
Harry Gerdmie 3 PA at home
John Dubel 75 Saxon, Gry Laborer

Zenus Thompson 50 NY wagon maker
Julia A Thompson 49 NJ keeping house
William W Thompson 20 PA printer
Ella Thompson 17 PA teacher

Ignatz Griesel 44 Bohemia (Germany) Harness Maker
Anna Griesel 16 NY at home
Edward Griesel 13 NJ at home

Zenus Thompson
in the 1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Zenus Thompson
Age in 1870: 50
Birth Year: abt 1820
Birthplace: New York
Dwelling Number: 92
Home in 1870: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania
Race: White
Gender: Male
Occupation: Wagon Maker
Male Citizen Over 21:Y
Personal Estate Value:1760
Real Estate Value:3000
Inferred Spouse: Julia A Thompson
Inferred Children: William W Thompson
Ella Thompson
Household Members:
Name Age
John M Hamilton 56 PA Clerk in Land Office
Elisabetha Hamilton 52 PA keeping house
Clara Hamilton 23 PA at home
Ella Hamilton 25 PA teacher
Lucy Hamilton 21 PA at school
Walter Hamilton 19 PA clerk in store
Martin Joerg 17 IL at school
Herman Joerg 11 PA at school
Charles Westerman 29 Hamburg, Gry Lumberman

Lewis B. Cole 63 NY Clerk in 'Com__' Office
'Burnie?' Cole 27 PA Wagon Maker
Sarah Cole 35 PA house keeper
Delilah Cole 23 PA house keeper
Blanch Cole 1 PA at home
Arthur Earl 18 PA at school

Walter B Gordnier 43 NY Machinist
Lydia Gerdnier 34 PA keeping house
Flora Gerdmie 14 PA at school
Charles Gerdmie 8 PA at school
Frank Gerdmie 6 PA at school
Harry Gerdmie 3 PA at home
John Dubel 75 Saxon, Gry Laborer

Zenus Thompson 50 NY wagon maker
Julia A Thompson 49 NJ keeping house
William W Thompson 20 PA printer
Ella Thompson 17 PA teacher

Ignatz Griesel 44 Bohemia (Germany) Harness Maker
Anna Griesel 16 NY at home
Edward Griesel 13 NJ at home

Source Citation

Year: 1870; Census Place: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1446; Page: 497B; Family History Library Film: 552945

Source Information
Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.

Original data:
•1870 U.S. census, population schedules. NARA microfilm publication M593, 1,761 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.
•Minnesota census schedules for 1870. NARA microfilm publication T132, 13 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.

census 1870 USA PA Potter Coudersport 497B- Griesel, Ignatz.jpg
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Ignatz Griesel in the 1870 United States Federal Census
date: 10 Jun 1870
enumerator: Z.J. Thompson
Name: Ignatz Griesel
Age in 1870: 44
Birth Year: abt 1826
Birthplace: Bohemia
Dwelling Number: 93
Home in 1870: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania
Race: White
Gender: Male
Occupation: Harness Maker
Father of Foreign Birth: Y
Mother…

[S1789] jdevlin48362@yahoo.com, DunhamWilcox.net, early records index, Connecticut, (Location: http://dunhamwilcox.net/0_ct-index.htm;).
Complete file attached; excerpts in Notes, highlights: - WILLIAM AYERS (murder) On Wednesday, June 15th (1898), - N. B. BEEBE died at his home in Odin, PA, after a terrible illness of only six hours, on November 12, 1894, Mr. N. B. Beebe in his 68th year. - SAMUEL BEEBE - One of best known citizens of Oswayo, died at his home in that place, Monday, August 31, 1896 after illness of ten days. Born at Columbus, NY, May 22, 1827. - FRANK BELL died Sunday, April 1, 1894 in Washington, D.C., age 58. Born at Ceres of English parents, inclined to the Quaker faith. In spring of 1861 helped to raise and organize co. 1 of the 42nd PA vols., Col. Kane's old Bucktails, of which company he was First Lieutenant, then Captain. Served with honor during whole of war, and retained in service during part of reconstruction era. Shot through the body at Antietam; one lung entirely destroyed; with this wound still open, he insisted in going into battle with his command at Gettysburg, where he lost a leg. - ISAAC BENSON died at his home in Coudersport Sunday morning, March 11, 1894, age 76 years, ... Born in Waterford, Erie County, PA, June 8, 1817. In 1856 was elected to the state legislature - JAMES B. BENSON died Saturday night, May 30, 1897. Only son of Isaac and Eugenia L. Stebbins Benson. Born May 30, 1863; classical education at Univ. of PA. Studied law with Wayne McVeigh of Philadelphia; - CAPT. DENNIS H. CHEESBRO - ... killed at the Battle of Dallas, in Georgia, - ELLEN M. CHEESBRO died in Homer, Apr. 9, 1865, age 17 yrs. and 20 days. - MRS. LAVERNA HALL CHESBRO died in Homer, PA, Feb. 16, 1882, aged 59 years. Born in Groton, NY, and came to Potter County about 1828... (daughter of Dennis Hall, Sr.) - JOHN DINGMAN died Aug. 6, 1878, at residence of his son Henry, in Hebron, age 91. - WILLIAM DINGMAN, ..., died August 4, 1894, age 61 years, ... Englisted in Co. H, 46 Reg. PA Vols, marched with Sherman ... In 12 large battles and one time under fire for 60 successive days. Wounded in one leg - MRS. T. J. GILBERT - Rose (Koon) Gilbert, born December 18, 1851 in Livingston County, NY, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Koon. Married T. Joseph Gilbert, June 4, 1875, at Coudersport. - JONATHAN GLACE died Friday morning, December 23, 1887, of Lymansville, age about 70 years. - DENNIS HALL - On Saturday, July 6, 1912, Dennis Hall, ... passed away at the Warren Asylum, where he had been for the past twenty three years ..., dying at the age of 86... youngest of the children of Dennis Hall, - ORANGE LEWIS HALL - ... was born in Homer township, Potter county, April 18th, 1851... paternal grandfather, Dennis Hall, Sr. was born and lived to about thirty near Groton, NY. - LUZERNA HAZEN, died in Roulette, Oct. 31, 1879, of consumption, wife of William Hazen, age 34 yrs. 10 mo. 27 days. Youngest daughter of late George Weimer. - NATHAN T. JACKSON died in Ulysses, Feb. 2, 1877, age 39 years. Born at Spring Mills, Allegany Co., NY, Feb. 22, 1838. - MR. HARRISON KOON died at the home of his daughter on Ayers Hill, March 10, 1902, age 85 years. Born July 16, 1817, at Springwater, Livingston County, where early part of life was spent... Married Miss Nancy Shay, June 20, 1846. Five children. Two died in childhood. - MRS. HARRISON KOON - On Saturday morning, October 29, 1887, after a long and lingering illness - ERASTUS DELANO LEWIS - ALGERNON SIDNEY LYMAN died January 22, 1913... Born in Rutland, Vermont, April 28, 1840, son of Eleazer and Mary E. (Hollister) Lyman.... In 1861.. married Rachel Taggart by whom he had seven children; ... - ELEAZER LYMAN died at his home in Oswayo (Eleven Mile), PA, Feb 4th, 1878, age 85 yrs. Born in Whitingham, Windham Co., VT, June 12, 1793, died Feb. 4th, 1878. Was a carpenter ... Soldier of 1812 - JOHN LYMAN died at residence of his daughter, Mrs. P.A. Webb, in Eulalia, March 8, 1880, age 90 yrs.... In 1811 assisted in surveying the Pine Creek Road... son of Major Isaac Lyman. - LEA S. LYMAN died in Oswayo, Sept. 24, 1880, age 4 yrs., 3 mos. and 12 days. Also Sept. 30, 1880 Maude R. age 12 yrs. 6 mos. 22 days. They were the youngest son and oldest daughter of A.S. & Rachel Lyman. - MAY ELIZABETH LYMAN died Mar. 22, 1875, at Oswayo, in 12th yr. of age, daughter of A. Sydney Lyman and Rachel Taggart Lyman. - CAPT. OTIS LYMAN died at Cambridge, Mich., Nov. 21, 1876, age 72 yrs. He was a brother of Burrell Lyman. - MRS. SOPHIA WOOD LYMAN was born August 25, 1816, in Hampton, Washington County, NY. She was married to Benj. F. Lyman on September 29, 1847. He died July 5, 1901. - MRS. CAROLINE S. REES ... where the large glass plant is under construction.[Center Park Street? -jcw 20140420] - CATHERINE SHAY died in Sweden, Monday night, Feb. 17, 1879, Catherine Shay, wife of Michael SNYDER, in 61st yr. Born in Livingston Co., NY, came to Potter county in 1842. - HON. WILLIAM SHEAR - TOBIAS FREDERICK SMITH died at Sheridan, Michigan last week, was born in Hesse Cassel, Prussia, in 1849. Was Principal of the Sheridan school - WILLIAM SNYDER died at his home in Sweden, Nov. 17, 1910;... Born 1840 in Livingston County, NY, moved with his parents to Sweden when two years old. Married Dec. 23, 1866 to Mary Neefe. - ASSOCIATE JUDGE CONSIDER STEARNS - .., had cut a large gash in his throat with his razor, but failed to sever the juggler vain. ... Fred Andrews was the first to reach the house and a few minutes later Sam Thompson arrived. ...Later - as we go to press we learn that he is dead. - MRS. SARAH STEARNS died at her home, Shinglehouse, Sept. 12, 1888, wife of Consider Stearns, in 70th year of her age. Born in Alfred, Allegany County, NY, June 26, 1819. When about thirteen she came to Hebron with her parents, George and Britty Stillman. - SARAH G. STEARNS - Potter County Jornal, May 11, 1893; Sarah G. Stearns died at her home in Hebron, April 29, 1893. Eldest child of George and Laura Weimer, born Oct. 29, 1844 at Williston, - LYMAN B. TAGGART died February 8th, 1888, ... in Coudersport at home of his sister, Mrs. Luman F. Andrews. - SETH TAGGART died January 1, 1877, after long illness at his home in Eulalia, age 68. - MRS. CORA (Mann) THOMPSON died Nov. 8th at one o'clock a.m. 1899. ... - M.S. THOMPSON - MILES THOMPSON - born February 9, 1802;... - WILLIAM W. THOMPSON - ZENAS J. THOMPSON - E. H. TUCKER - MRS. O. R. WEBB - (Polly Ann Lyman ) - WILLIS D. WEIMER - WALTER WELLS - Ex-Sheriff Wells died at his home in Oswayo, ...Married Nov. 13, 1858, Sarah M. Lyman, of Oswayo,... They have four children: Arthur G., Ernest L., Myrtle W., and J. Walter. - REV. EDWIN WILDMAN, A. M. - ... prepared for college at Alfred and Lima, graduated from Union College, with highest honors of his class. - ESTHER WILDMAN, daughter of Rev. E. and Helen Wildman, died in Coudersport on 7th inst., age 3 mos. and 10 days. - HELEN R.P. WILDMAN, wife of Rev. E. Wildman, ... , died of congestion of brain and lungs ... Age 35 yrs. - MRS. CORDELIA A. WILLIAMS died in Columbus City, Iowa, Sept. 23, 1866, wife of G.B. Williams and daughter of L.D. Spafford, of Eulalia Twp., age 37 years, ... of consumption. - DELILAH WILLIAMS died January 10, 1898 at ... home of her son, Moses G. Williams, - ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HENRY W. WILLIAMS born at Harford, Susquehanna County, July 30, 1830. Began study of law at Montrose, PA, January 1852. ... -

Early Obituaries of Potter County
Daniel C. Hyde, Early Obituaries of Potter County, PA (original: http://www.eg.bucknell.edu/~hyde/potter/Obituaries.html, transcribed & submitted by Sheri d. Graves, 2000),

[S1823] Potter County Historical Society?, http://www.eg.bucknell.edu/~hyde/potter/MarriagesBirths.html, (Name: http://www.eg.bucknell.edu/~hyde/potter/MarriagesBirths.html;).
Married at the bride's residence in Coudersport, October 4, 1882, by Rev. H. B. Leavenworth, Mr..W. W. Thompson to Miss Eva Dike, both of Coudersport. Mr. Thompson is the editor of the Enterprise.
[S207] cemetery, Eulalia, Coudersport, PA: http://64.177.36.59/history/cemetery/cemetery.htm, (Name: http://64.177.36.59/history/cemetery/cemetery.htm;), Eulalia Cemetery.
Eva (Dyke) Thompson, 3-3-1853; 10-27-19+2 LOT # 78E William W. Thompson, hus.10-7-1849; 7-9-1928 Vesta (Thompson) VanDeBoe, their dau.,10-10-1886; 8-5-1966 http://64.177.36.59/history/cemetery/cemetery.htm, Elalia Cemetery.
[S209] Daniel C. Hyde, Early Obituaries of Potter County, PA.
WILLIAM W. THOMPSON passed away July 9, 1928 at his home in Coudersport. He was the son of Z. J. and Julia A. (Shuart) Thompson. Born at Mansfield, PA, Oct. 7, 1849. When a small child he with his parents and his sister, Ella, moved to Coudersport. Here he was educated in public and private schools and in 1865, at the age of 16 began his apprenticeship to the printing trade. In 1867 he purchased the Potter County Journal and was associated with Mrs. Vesta Dyke. Four years later he sold out to his partner, Mrs. Dyke, and went to Kansas. Three years later he was called home by the sickness and death of his younger sister, and in spite of a great desire to return to the west, he remained with his bereaved parents. Again he went into the newspaper business. A stock company was organized of which he was the principal stockholder, and became the editor and publisher of the Potter Enterprise. He was a heavy loser in the fore of 1880, his office and all of his equipment being destroyed. Two hours after the fire was under control, he was at work in the Journal office, and in the morning an extra edition was ready for distribution. In 1886 he sold out his business and opened a jewelry store. Later he retired from that and took up optical work and in that he continued until his death. In 1882 he married Eva D., the daughter of Mrs. Vesta C. Dyke, his former partner, and to them one child, Vesta Ellen was born. His wife, the daughter, Mrs. D. G. VanDeBoe, of Camp Hill, PA and three grandchildren, Gretchen, Evelyn Dyke, and Wilhelmina, survive him. Mr. Thompson was an ardent Mason. Was the first secretary of the Coudersport consistory and held the office for fourteen years. In 1921 was made alife member of the Coudersport bodies, A. A. S. R. He was a charter member of the Fire Department, and of the Potter County Historical Society. He was a loyal Democrat, and except in local matters always voted a straight ticket. In the last ten years Mr. Thompson has done conside
[S209] Daniel C. Hyde, Early Obituaries of Potter County, PA, 20180206 RVA.
20180205 RVA- Mr. Thompson was appointed Postmaster in 1869 by President Ulysses S. Grant. He held the office continuously for 18 years.
On Sept. 30, 1868 he married Miss Cora E. Mann, daughter of the late John S. and Mary W. Mann of this Boro. She died Nov. 8, 1899 and to her memory has been erected the beautiful marble drinking fountain on the corner of Main and Third Streets.
To them no children were born, but they adopted two girls, daughters of his sister, Mrs. Freeman, who died in Kansas leaving a family of small children. They both survive and are married. Marcia, the elder, being the wife of W. A. Stevens and Marion, the wife of Louis Stocum of Coudersport.

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On Sept. 30, 1868 he married Miss Cora E. Mann, daughter of the late John S. and Mary W. Mann of this Boro (Coudersport -jcw). She died Nov. 8, 1899 and to her memory has been erected the beautiful marble drinking fountain on the corner of Main and Third Streets. To them no children were born, but they adopted two girls, daughters of his sister, Mrs. Freeman, who died in Kansas leaving a family of small children. They both survive and are married. Marcia, the elder, being the wife of W. A. Stevens and Marion, the wife of Louis Stocum of Coudersport.
[S340] Marie Schadenberger and Sylvia Wilson, Who's Who in Potter County, (Name: http://www.eg.bucknell.edu/~hyde/potter/whos-who.html; Date: 1947;), 018. LOUIS G. STOCUM, Commissioner of Potter County, was born in Addison, New York, May 8, 1878, the son of Lewis and Mary (Godfrey) Stocum., http://www.paintedhills.org/POTTER/whoswho.html.
Stocum; Thompson
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18. LOUIS G. STOCUM, Commissioner of Potter County, was born in Addison, New York, May 8, 1878, the son of Lewis and Mary (Godfrey) Stocum.
He graduated from Peddie Institute, Heightstown, New Jersey.
At one time, Mr. Stocum owned and operated the Joerg Drug Store in Coudersport and later was a partner in the M.S. Thompson Drug Company.
He was assistant postmaster for four years and spent five years in Northwest Canada operating a farm and store.
He is a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, the Moose Lodge, and is a 32nd degree Mason, Coudersport Consistory.

He married, September 27, 1900, Marion Thompson of Coudersport, the daughter of M.S. and Cora (Mann) Thompson.
Children:
(1) Mary (Stocum) Britton, of Coudersport, who has two children,
Louis H. and
Marylyn.
(2) Kathryn (Stocum) Feaster, of Ephrata, Pa., who has one daughter,
Nan Carolyn.
(3) Donald G., of Coudersport, a major in the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II.
He flew the Bl17 Flying Fortresses and saw service in France and Northern Africa.
He received the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal, several Oak Leaf Clusters and the Purple Heart. He has a son,
Ronald Lee.
(4) Jean Ann (Stocum) Zimmerman, of Coudersport, who has one son,
Donald Warren Zimmerman.
Mr. Stocum's hobby is fishing.
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18. LOUIS G. STOCUM, Commissioner of Potter County, was born in Addison, New York, May 8, 1878, the son of Lewis and Mary (Godfrey) Stocum.
He graduated from Peddie Institute, Heightstown, New Jersey.
At one time, Mr. Stocum owned and operated the Joerg Drug Store in Coudersport and later was a partner in the M.S. Thompson Drug Company.
He was assistant postmaster for four years and spent five years in Northwest Canada operating a farm and store.
He is a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, the Moose Lodge, and is a 32nd degree Mason, Coudersport Consistory.

He married, September 27, 1900, Marion Thompson of Coudersport, the daughter of M.S. and Cora (Mann) Thompson.
Children:
(1) Mary (Stocum) Britton, of Coudersport, who has two children,
Louis H. and
Marylyn.
(2) Kathryn (Stocum) Feaster, of Ephrata, Pa., who has one daughter,
Nan Carolyn.
(3) Donald G., of Coudersport, a major in the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II.
He flew the Bl17 Flying Fortresses and saw service in France and Northern Africa.
He received the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal, several Oak Leaf Clusters and the Purple Heart. He has a son,
Ronald Lee.
(4) Jean Ann (Stocum) Zimmerman, of Coudersport, who has one son,
Donald Warren Zimmerman.
Mr. Stocum's hobby is fishing.

[S501] census 1860 USA PA Potter, Year: 1860; Census Place: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1177; Page: 51; Family History Library Film: 805177 Thompson, Zenas & MS.
Record for Zenas J Thompson
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Zenas J Thompson in the 1860 United States Federal Census
date: 12 Jun 1860
enumerator: Miles White
Name: Zenas J Thompson
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1820
Gender: Male
Birth Place: New York
Home in 1860: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania
Post Office: Coudersport
Dwelling Number: 85
Family Number: 85
Occupation: Master Wheelwright
Real Estate Value: 1500
Personal Estate Value:1000
Household Members:
Name Age
85
Zenas J Thompson 40 NY Master Wheelwright
Julia A Thompson 40 NJ
William W Thompson10 PA
Ella J Thompson 7 PA
Melvin S Thompson 20 NY Wheelwright apprentice

Source Citation
Year: 1860;
Census Place: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania;
Roll: M653_1177;
Page: 51;
Family History Library Film: 805177

Source Information
Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.

Original data: 1860 U.S. census, population schedule. NARA microfilm publication M653, 1,438 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.

1860 United States Federal Census
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Zenas J Thompson in the 1860 United States Federal Census
date: 12 Jun 1860
enumerator: Miles White
Name: Zenas J Thompson
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1820
Gender: Male
Birth Place: New York
Home in 1860: Coudersport, Potter, Pennsylvania
Post Office: Coudersport
Dwelling Number: 85
Family Number: 85
Occupation: Master…

[S2060] census 1910 USA PA Potter Coudersport, Year: 1910; Census Place: Coudersport Ward 1, Potter, Pennsylvania; Roll T624_1415; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 110; Image: 335. William W Thompson (3) facts.
Name: William W Thompson (3) facts
Age in 1910: 60 Estimated birth year: abt 1850 Birthplace: Pennsylvania Relation to Head of House: Head Father's Birth Place: New York Mother's Birth Place: New York Spouse's name: Eva D Home in 1910: Coudersport Ward 1, Potter, Pennsylvania Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age William W Thompson 60 Eva D Thompson 57 Vesta E Thompson 23 Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Coudersport Ward 1, Potter, Pennsylvania; Roll T624_1415; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 110; Image: 335.
Name: William W Thompson
Age in 1910: 60
Estimated birth year: abt 1850
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: New York
Mother's Birth Place: New York
Spouse's name: Eva D
Home in 1910: Coudersport Ward 1, Potter, Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
William W Thompson 60
Eva D Thompson 57
Vesta E Thompson 23

Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Coudersport Ward 1, Potter, Pennsylvania; Roll T624_1415; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 110; Image: 335.

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