The Hammond Times Indiana July 16, 1934 George THOMPSON East Chicago lost one of its oldest citizens through death Saturday when George THOMPSON, age 86, and a veteran of the steel mills, passed away at the family home at 5018 Olcott Avenue. He had lived here since 1892 except for a brief sojourn in Reading, Pennsylvania. Mr. THOMPSON was born in 1848 in Wales and came to this country with the development of the iron and steel industry. He was an early settler in East Chicago 32 years ago when the first mills were being constructed and lived here until a few years ago when he went to Reading. He returned home about three years ago. During his long residence in the Twin City he was an active and much respected citizen. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge and the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers of America. Surviving his death: Sons: William and Harry Daughter: Mrs. L. RICHARDS of East Chicago Five daughters living outside of this city. Fife's Chapel. The body will be shipped to Reading, Pa. where internment will be made.