F. J. THOMPSON, Superintendent of the boat-yard and mills of McDonald Brothers, has been in his present position since the spring of 1878. He
was born in Pittsburgh, Penn., in February, 1832; son of William Thompson, who is now living in Scott Co., Iowa, at the age of 82. His
mother, whose maiden name was Frances Gibson, is also living, in her 81st year. Mr. Thompson learned the ship carpenter's trade at Freedom,
Penn., thirty-two miles below Pittsburgh. In 1854, he came West and lived for several years in Le Claire, Iowa, and St. Louis, Mo. In
September, 1862, he enlisted in St. Louis in the 7th Mo. V. I., Company F, and was in the service three months. He then enlisted in Fremont's
Corps of "Sappers and Miners," but was mustered out six weeks afterward.
He was in Government employ as a carpenter from that time till January, 1864. He then returned to Iowa, and came from there to La Crosse in
January, 1876; has five children - William A., Carrie M., Charles C., Guy M. and Gracie L. Mrs. Thompson was Catharine Runy, of Le Claire, Iowa.

From "History of La Crosse County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 801 - 802. City of La Crosse
Submitted by: S. Hemp -2007

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