About John W. Thompson
Lived 1823 – 1883 (aged 59). John W. Thompson was an American politician, lawyer and school teacher.
John W. Thompson (October 14, 1823 – August 11, 1883) was an American politician.
Thompson was born on October 14, 1823, in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. He began his two-year teaching career at the age of nineteen, and thereafter studied law with Thomas P. Campbell in the borough of Huntingdon for an additional two-year period. Thereafter, from 1847, Thompson began his own legal practice in Williamsburg and Hollidaysburg.
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Who was John W. Thompson?
American politician in Iowa
When was John W. Thompson born?
John W. Thompson was born on 14 October 1823 in Huntingdon County.
When did John W. Thompson die?
John W. Thompson died on 11 August 1883 in Davenport.
What was John W. Thompson's occupation?
John W. Thompson was a politician, lawyer and school teacher.
What nationality was John W. Thompson?
John W. Thompson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John W. Thompson (Iowa politician)
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