Mr. James U. THOMPSON, living near Cedar Cliff in this county, died Monday night. He was about 68 years old, a good citizen, and from youth a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
(Source: The Gleaner Newspaper, Graham, Home Happenings section, North Carolina, March 15, 1883)

Mrs. Mary J. THOMPSON, widow of the late Jas. U. Thompson, whose home was near Cedar Cliff, died at the homeof her step-daughter, Mrs. D.C. Holt, a mile and a half southwest of here. Tuesday moring at 3 o'clock, aged over 70 years. The remains were buried at Hawfields yesterday.
(Source: The Gleaner Newspaper, Home Happenings Section, Graham, North Carolina, June 3, 1897)