Peake - Stiles - Person Sheet
Peake - Stiles - Person Sheet
NameJohnathan Robert THOMPSON 
BirthMay 23, 1845, Larue Co., KY
DeathDec 19, 1923, Larue Co., KY
BurialDec 20, 1923, Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Larue Co., KY
OccupationFarmer
FatherJames THOMPSON (1813-ca1885)
MotherSarah Jane RACHFORD (ca1818-1917)
Misc. Notes
He was a leading citizen of Larue County, a dyed in the wool dedicated Democrat, and an alcoholic. He owned many horses and cattle, and may have been a Confederate soldier in the Civil war.
Ben Joones, author of “The Kentucky Legend” lists his children as 4 boys: John Jr., Grover, Dollie and Tom, and 3 girls: Sis Thompson Morris, Florence Farris, and Rosy Morris.
Ben Joones, author of “The Kentucky Legend” lists his children as 4 boys: John Jr., Grover, Dollie and Tom, and 3 girls: Sis Thompson Morris, Florence Farris, and Rosy Morris.
Spouses
BirthApr 14, 1848
DeathJun 18, 1927
Burial1927, Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Larue Co., KY
Misc. Notes
John Thompson’s third wife.
MarriageNov 1879, Larue Co., KY
ChildrenJohn W. (1881-)
Mary Elizabeth (Susie) (1882-1963)
Robert K. (1886-)
Franklin R. (1887-1889)
Grover Cleveland (1888-1967)
Sarah Florence (1890-1962)
Rosa (1893-)
Thomas Brown (1895-1962)
BirthOct 12, 1847, KY
DeathMar 8, 1875, KY
Burial1875, Levelwoods Methodist Cemetery, Larue Co., KY
Misc. Notes
JOhn Thompson’s first wife.
MarriageDec 30, 1866, Hodgenville, Larue Co., KY
ChildrenDaniel R. (1872-1873)
BirthDec 4, 1848, KY
DeathNov 1, 1877, Larue Co., KY
Burial1877, Levelwoods Methodist Cemetery, Larue Co., KY
Misc. Notes
John Thompson’s second wife.
MarriageFeb 28, 1876, Larue Co., KY