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Floretta Jane Gilbert Thompson

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Birth	:	12 Mar 1867 Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 Jul 1940 Bonaparte, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Bradford Cemetery, Bradford, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.0756030, -88.8239690
Description	:	Floretta Jane Gilbert, daughter of Aaron and Agnes Gilbert, was born on a farm near Bonaparte on March 12, 1867, and departed this life at her home in Bonaparte July 6th, 1940 at the age of 73 years, 3 months and 24 days. She moved with her parents to Bonaparte at the age of about 15 years. On May 29th, 1888 she was united in marriage with William Otis Thompson of near Bonaparte and they established their home in the old Thompson homestead south of Bonaparte. With the exception of one year in Missouri they have always made their... Read More	Floretta Jane Gilbert, daughter of Aaron and Agnes Gilbert, was born on a farm near Bonaparte on March 12, 1867, and departed this life at her home in Bonaparte July 6th, 1940 at the age of 73 years, 3 months and 24 days. She moved with her parents to Bonaparte at the age of about 15 years. On May 29th, 1888 she was united in marriage with William Otis Thompson of near Bonaparte and they established their home in the old Thompson homestead south of Bonaparte. With the exception of one year in Missouri they have always made their home in Van Buren county, Iowa. To this union were born four children Lela (Von Seggen), Ethel (king), Virgie (Allen), and Grace (McNamar.) In her girlhood days she gave her emery to God and later she became the charter member of the Church of the Nazarene at Farmington where she held membership until her passing away. Her greatest joys were her home and family and in the body of the scriptures. She leaves to mourn her passing her loving husband, W.O. Thompson of Bonaparte; her four daughters; also nine grandchildren, one great grandchild, one nephew and a host of other relatives and Friends. Funeral services were held from the home on Monday afternoon at 2:00 with the Rev. C. C. Swalwell, pastor of the Farmington Nazarene church officiating, Mrs. Esther Williamson sang the three songs selected by Mrs. Thompson long before her death. Interment was at the Thompson cemetery. Her six oldest grandsons were the pallbearers.

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Floretta Jane Gilbert Thompson's memorial is located at: Bradford Cemetery, Bradford, Gibson County, USA.
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Floretta Jane Gilbert Thompson death on 6 Jul 1940 in Bonaparte, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 36.0756030
Longitude: -88.8239690

Family Members:

Spouse

William Otis Thompson

(1852 - 1943)

Children

Lela Lavena Thompson Von Seggen

(1889 - 1943)

Virgie M. Thompson Allen

(1893 - 1976)

Grace Thompson McNamar

(1895 - 1983)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Bradford Cemetery
Bradford, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0756030, -88.8239690

2. Locust Grove Church of Christ Cemetery
Bradford, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0936012, -88.8255997

3. Griffins Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery
Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0793991, -88.8600006

4. Church of Jesus Christ Cemetery
Bradford, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0511110, -88.8449340

5. Shiloh Cemetery
Bradford, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0758018, -88.7818985

6. Oliver's Chapel Cemetery
Idlewild, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0374985, -88.8214035

7. Davis Grove Cemetery
Bradford, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0451750, -88.8527140

8. Antioch Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery
Bradford, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1050010, -88.8742630

9. Pounds & Idlewild Cemetery
Idlewild, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0285700, -88.8019300

10. Antioch Methodist Cemetery
Bradford, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1061400, -88.8737340

11. Pleasant View Church of Christ Cemetery
Skullbone, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0833810, -88.7619050

12. Bruff Cemetery
Skullbone, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0572014, -88.7641983

13. Mount Zion Cemetery
Dyer, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0936775, -88.8878403

14. Moseley Family Cemetery #3
Greenfield, Weakley County, USA
Coordinate: 36.1241290, -88.7907880

15. Holt Family Cemetery
Bradford, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0822690, -88.7552980

16. Powell Family Cemetery
Idlewild, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0234050, -88.7954450

17. Williams Family Cemetery
Idlewild, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0257400, -88.7846400

18. Harmony Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery
Idlewild, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0274700, -88.7712300

19. Mount Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery
Bradford, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0161018, -88.7928009

20. Cartwright Family
Dyer, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0523510, -88.9001610

21. Davidson Chapel Cemetery
Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0116997, -88.8522034

22. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Bradford, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0677210, -88.7398220

23. Crocker Cemetery
Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0083540, -88.7966500

24. Pleasant Hill Church of Christ Cemetery
Tuckers Corner, Gibson County, USA
Coordinate: 36.0046210, -88.8432380