This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: lastonestanding Surnames: Thompson Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.thompson/18664/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Past and Present La SAlle County Illinois directory 1877 on page 439 for Adams Township: Hans Thompson retired farmer in Sec 8 with post office Leland,Ill; born in Norway 1811;came to La Salle county Ill 1848; Republican,Lutheran, owns 55 acres land valued at $3,000;was School Trustee 2 years, Town Trustee 2 years, married Miss Wilhelmine Gunooldson of Norway in 1847, have 2 children Caroline C. and Juliane. ---------------- The 1870 census for Hans age 58 and Wilhelmine 40 in Adams,Illinois/post office Leland,Ill., has Hans Thompson as a Store and Dry goods merchant, with Andrew son 20,Carrie dau age 15 and Julia age 31. Farther down the lane in Adams is Hans Thompson age 23 born in Norway working as a clerk in store but living with Peter Peterson family. ------------------------- 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.