This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dhoogakker Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.illinois.unknown/12399.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This is what the 1920 and 1930 censuses have: 1920, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois Thompson, Edward, Head, age 31, born in Norway, immigrated 1909, occupation: Laborer in Electrical Factory Thompson, Margaret, Wife, age 34, born in Norway, immigrated 1908 Thompson, Ellinore, Daughter, age 7, born in Illinois Thompson, Edward, Son, age 6, born in Illinois Thompson, Alice, Daughter, age 4, born in Illinois 1930, Elmwood Park, Leyden Township, Cook County, Illinois Thompson, Edward, Head, age 41, born in Norway, immigrated in 1909, married age 22, occupation Mechanic on Electrical Appliances Thompson, Margaret, Wife, age 44, born in Norway, immigrated in 1908, married age 25 Thompson, Eleanor, Daughter, age 18, born in Illinios Thompson, Edward, Son, age 16, born in Illinois Thompson, Alice, Daughter, age 14, born in Illinois The 1918 Draft index also has a listing for Edward William Thompson, born 11 Apr 1889 in Norway. The image of the draft does not appear when I click on the link, but, based on the index, I think that this is the same person you are looking for. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.