About Jabez P. Thompson
Lived 1852 – 1938 (aged 85). Jabez P. Thompson was a publisher.
Jabez Pike Thompson (October 9, 1852 – January 18, 1938), was a newspaper publisher, magistrate and politician in Newfoundland. He represented Twillingate and Fogo from 1882 to 1885 and Twillingate from 1889 to 1895 in the Newfoundland House of Assembly.
He worked as a printer for the Harbour Grace Standard. In 1880, he moved to Twillingate, where he founded the Twillingate Sun. In 1898, he founded the Vindicator and Brigus Reporter.
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Who was Jabez P. Thompson?
Newfoundland politician
When was Jabez P. Thompson born?
Jabez P. Thompson was born on 9 October 1852 in Harbour Grace.
When did Jabez P. Thompson die?
Jabez P. Thompson died on 18 January 1938 in Brigus.
What was Jabez P. Thompson's occupation?
Jabez P. Thompson was a publisher.
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