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THOMAS THOMPSON
THOMAS THOMPSON, a farmer of
Castoria Township, was born in Germany, 1838. He was fourteen days in crossing
the ocean to New York and fourteen days in coming from New York to California.
He remained in San Francisco six months, then came to Stockton and bought his
ranch, which is situated twelve miles from Stockton in a quiet little spot; the
residence is tucked away in a little grove. He has owned four ranches since
being in this State, improved each one of them. He also works rented land. He
raises grain and horses, and also some fruit for his family.
He was married in San Joaquin County, in
1876, to Miss Edda Abreasa. They have five children, namely: John A., William
C., Otta T. and Lena T.
Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
An Illustrated History of San Joaquin County,
California, Pages 258-259. Lewis Pub.
Co. Chicago, Illinois 1890.
© 2008 Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
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