EDWARD
W. THOMPSON,
farmer, post-office Stoneboro, is a son of the Rev.
William and Mary (Kemm) Thompson, of Sheakleyville, was the fifth
child, the only son, and was born on the homestead which he now owns
February 10, 1850. He received his education at the schools of the
township, and learned the painter’s trade at Erie, Penn., which he
followed for several years. In 1878 he married Miss
Georgie Ella, daughter of Charles W. and
Amelia (Vath) Giebner, of Sandy Lake Township. By this union they
have two children: Lawrence E. and William C.
Our subject and wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
History
of Mercer County,
1888, page 1006
