Gilbert Thompson, miller, was
born in Dubuque County, Iowa, Oct. 21, 1856, and was a
son of Harvey and Henrietta Thompson, nee Challis, the
former a native of Missouri, the latter of Baltimore, Md.
Harvey Thompson died in 1858. His widow resides in
Dubuque County. Gilbert was reared and educated in his
native place, and in 1873 came to Clayton County. He
learned the trade of a miller here, which he has followed
since, and now has entire charge of the mill at Motor,
Iowa. He was married in 1880 to Louisa Baumann, who was
born April 28, 1860, and is a daughter of George and Mary
(Meyers) Baumann, natives of Germany and early settlers
of Clayton County, where they now reside. Mr. Thompson is
one of Clayton County's most promising and energetic
young business men. source: History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 1079 |