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PVT Hilton Howard Thompson

Birth	:	11 Nov 1890 Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
Death	:	27 Dec 1929 Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Auld Kirk Cemetery, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate	:	45.2120400, -76.2187300
Description	:	1930, Friday January 3, The Almonte Gazette front page H. H. Thompson Widely Known Farmer of Ramsay Became Ill When Serving as Soldier. Was a Favourite Singer on Concert Platform. Was Youngest Son of John Thompson of Lanark Township, Who Has Reached the Age of 91. Hilton Howard Thompson, widely known and highly respected of Ramsay Township, died on Friday in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, at the early age of 40. He was a son of Mr. John Thompson of Lanark Township. Many hearts were saddened when the message was received of his passing for he had a rare... Read More	1930, Friday January 3, The Almonte Gazette front page H. H. Thompson Widely Known Farmer of Ramsay Became Ill When Serving as Soldier. Was a Favourite Singer on Concert Platform. Was Youngest Son of John Thompson of Lanark Township, Who Has Reached the Age of 91. Hilton Howard Thompson, widely known and highly respected of Ramsay Township, died on Friday in the Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, at the early age of 40. He was a son of Mr. John Thompson of Lanark Township. Many hearts were saddened when the message was received of his passing for he had a rare charm of personality and had made an extraordinary number of friendships. He was born in 1889 in Lanark township on the farm where his father still resides, at the age of 91. His mother's maiden name was Mary Jane Bain. There he spent his boyhood years. As a young man he was a good athlete and was captain of the Galbraith baseball team, which won many victories. Enlisted With Highlanders At the age of 25 he married Jean Yuill McIntyre, just after enlisting in the 73rd Highlanders under Dr. Bell in 1915. He was in training in Montreal for six months when he suffered a severe illness which left him crippled with rheumatism from which he never fully recovered and therefore was unfit for service overseas. However being ambitious he purchased the farm on the seventh line of Ramsay, where he and Mrs. Thompson have since resided. Last Public Appearance When quite as small boy at school, he could sing well and his popularity as a musician had grown to such an extent that his name on any concert program was considered a great drawing card. His pleasing personality, together with his beautiful voice, had power to sway his audiences and his songs, whether pathetic or humorous, were always well received. His last public appearance as a singer was at the United Church anniversary tea meeting at Appleton and he responded to his last encore by singing "I'm going home to mother when the work is all done this fall." His own fall work was well completed but he was taken ill and although everything that doctors skill and untiring care could do, was done for his recovery, he passed away being able to recognize the faces of those who he loved dearest on earth until the last. He was a member of Bethany United Church and also of the U.F.O. Carleton Place. He leaves to mourn his lost his wife and only son Donald, his little adopted daughter, Betty; his aged father and sister Martha Jane at home; Edith, Mrs. David Munro, Clayton; Thomas on the homestead; D. J. and Jas. at Rosetta; Welland at Brancepath, Sask. Laura, Mrs. Jas. Affleck, Naseby, Sask., deceased was also a sister. On Sunday afternoon Rev. J. R. MacCrimmon conducted a very impressive funeral service at the home reminding his hearers that the life so sadly missed here meant the beginning of a beautiful new life beyond. A duet "Someday we'll understand" sweetly sung by Mr. Templeman and Mrs. Kellough, touched many hearts. This hymn was a favourite of Mr. Thompson. The pallbearers were three brothers and three brothers-inlaw; Thomas, D. J. and Jas. Thompson, Evan Craig and William McIntyre. Although cars were unable to get through, around 150 vehicles were in a long cortege which proceeded to the Auld Kirk cemetery. School mates, friends and acquaintances from great distances were present to pay their last tribute of respect. Contributor: Gary J Byron (49329383) • [email protected]

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Where is PVT Hilton Howard Thompson's memorial?
PVT Hilton Howard Thompson's memorial is located at: Auld Kirk Cemetery, Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada.
When did PVT Hilton Howard Thompson death?
PVT Hilton Howard Thompson death on 27 Dec 1929 in Almonte, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada
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Latitude: 45.2120400
Longitude: -76.2187300

Family Members:

Parent

John Daniel Thompson

(1838 - 1935)

Mary Jane Bain Thompson

(1849 - 1926)

Spouse

Jean Yuill “Jennie” McIntyre Thompson

(1891 - 1971)

Siblings

Martha Jane Thompson

(1869 - 1958)

Daniel John Thompson

(1873 - 1952)

Edith Ethel Thompson Munro

(1884 - 1972)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Auld Kirk Cemetery
Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2120400, -76.2187300

2. Saint Pauls Anglican Church Cemetery
Almonte, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2173380, -76.2087260

3. Saint Marys Roman Catholic Cemetery
Almonte, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2119800, -76.1931000

4. Wesleyan Methodist Cemetery
Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2081040, -76.1889840

5. McDonald Cemetery
Almonte, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2564500, -76.2247840

6. Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery Old
Almonte, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2449920, -76.1645940

7. Fulton Burial Ground
Pakenham, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2446500, -76.3088060

8. Saint James Cemetery
Carleton Place, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1571400, -76.1472900

9. Clayton Methodist Cemetery
Clayton, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1845060, -76.3210730

10. Saint George's Anglican Cemetery
Union Hall, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1591600, -76.3027210

11. Baird Family Plot
Carleton Place, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1659683, -76.1214453

12. Robertson-Kellough Cemetery
Union Hall, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1537780, -76.3027740

13. Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Clayton, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2012630, -76.3414960

14. Clayton United Church Cemetery
Clayton, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1868740, -76.3380900

15. Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Beckwith, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1288890, -76.1716670

16. Morphy Family Burying Ground
Carleton Place, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1383090, -76.1465250

17. Cedar Hill Cemetery
Cedar Hill, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2797260, -76.3021820

18. Willis Family Cemetery
Carleton Place, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1317640, -76.1508170

19. Saint Peter Celestine Roman Catholic Cemetery
Pakenham, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.3010030, -76.2835560

20. St. Michael's Roman Catholic Cemetery
Corkery, Ottawa Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 45.2828000, -76.1009100

21. United Cemeteries
Beckwith, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1410550, -76.0799730

22. Rosetta Cemetery
Rosetta, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.1194900, -76.3333300

23. Boyd's Methodist Cemetery
Boyds, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0912450, -76.2522420

24. Saint John's Anglican Cemetery
Innisville, Lanark County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.0860977, -76.2448807