Don,t know what happened but obit did not go through. From the McArthur Democrat-Enquirer Jan 1, 1919 Mr. and Mrs. Wm. THOMPSON had for Christmas guests their son Charley C. THOMPSON of Marion, Ohio; daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Philip WARD and family, Mr. and Mrs. John GOODRICH, son and daughter Clifford and Clarinda of Coalton, Miss Frances PISTENGER of Wellston. Source: McArthur Democrat Enquirer - December 4, 1940 - Obituary WILLIAM THOMPSON William Thompson, was the son of William and Elizabeth Thompson. He was born in Vinton County, May 22, 1862, and died at his home in Dundas, Nov. 24, 1940, having exceeded his allotted seventy years by eight years, six months and two days. He was the last of eleven children his brother, Jonh (sic) Thompson of Hamden having preceded him just five weeks. On September 29, 1883 he was united in marriage with Matilda Jane Goodrich. To this union five children were born: Clarence Edgar, who died in infancy; Charley, of Quincy, W. VA.; Mrs. Cora Ward, of Hamden; Mrs. Nina Reider, of McArthur anw (sic) Miss Goldie, at home. He leaves to mourn his departure his companion of over fifty-seven years, one son, Charley, three daughters, Mrs. Cora Ward Mrs. Nina Reider and Miss Goldie at home, thre (sic) grandchildren, Kenneth and Kermit Ward and Everett Thompson and four great grand chilren, (sic) Joyce and Dorcas, and Clark and Mary Lue Ward. He was in continuous railway service for more than forty-eight years, this being a mute testimony as to his capability, reliability, integrity, and conscientious atendance (sic) of his duty. He served many years as section foreman, and was loved and respected by all of his "boys". Instead of being just an overseer he insisted on working with his men. He was always jolly and jovial, keeping his men in good spirits, despite the strenuous labor. He discouraged the rough conversation so commonly heard in a group of workmen. More than once, when something uncomplimetary (sic) was being divulged, he was heard to say something like this: That's enough of that! If you can't say something good of that person, just keep still. That is characteristic of his manner of life. In his affliction, in which he suffered more than we can comprehend, he was patient, hoping to recover strength that would enable him to attend services on the first day of the week. When he despaired of this his wish then was to be released to enjoy the rest for which he had for many years been preparing. He became a member of the Church of Christ by obeying the gospel, May 28. 1895, under the ministry of W. H. Devore. As he grew in years, he grew stronger in faith and in that hope which is held out to the faithful. What a comfort to his family and to his many friends that we can truthfully say: "We sorrow not as they that have no hope." CARD OF THANKS We wish . . To express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our many friends, to the singers, to the minister, W. F. Cline and to the undertaker W. W. Tinker, for their acts of love and sympathy during the bereavement of our dear husband and father. We also extend grateful thanks for the beautiful floral tributes to our loved one. Wife and Children VISITORS FROM WEST Those from a distance who visited with Mr. William Thompson during his long illness were: Mr. and Mrs. Archie Goodrich of Cameron, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Snook and daughter Maxine Breckenridge, Mo.; Bland Snook, Chillicothe, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse A. Smith, Kansas City, Kans; and Mrs. Lucille Roth, Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Goldie Smith and Mrs. Lucille Roth nieces of Mrs. Thompson, visited for six weeks and helped care for their uncle during his last illness. http://www.rootsweb.com/~ohvinton/death4-5.htm Vinton County Ohio - County Death Records, Vol. 4, T-Z 4660a 4-156 Thompson, William 1940 Nov 24 78y6m2d Dundas, Ohio 23