Our Family History
The Genealogy of the Thompson Family
Scott Allen Thompson
1. Scott Allen Thompson Scott married Renee McMahan [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:- Austin Alexander Thompson was born on 11 Dec 1991 in Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma; died on 06 Jul 2023 in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas; was buried in Round Mountain Cemetery, Gore, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
Scott married Rhonda Lancaster [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. James Doyle Thompson was born on 08 Dec 1942 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas (son of Elmer Alexander Thompson and Thelma Loretta Nicholas); died on 07 Dec 2013 in Colorado; was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado. Notes:
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James married Vivian Diane Weber on 23 Nov 1962 in Henderson, Adams County, Colorado. Vivian (daughter of Michael Weber and Marzelena Kaiser) was born on 09 Jun 1944 in Keenesburg, Weld County, Colorado; died on 15 Sep 2013 in Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma; was buried on 19 Sep 2013 in Barnoskie Cemetery, Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Vivian Diane Weber was born on 09 Jun 1944 in Keenesburg, Weld County, Colorado (daughter of Michael Weber and Marzelena Kaiser); died on 15 Sep 2013 in Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma; was buried on 19 Sep 2013 in Barnoskie Cemetery, Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. Notes:
Birth:
Obituary says Vivian was born in Fort Morgan, Colorado.Notes:
Jim and Vivian were Divorced in 1966.
Children:
- 1. Scott Allen Thompson
- Jay Dee Thompson was born on 13 Aug 1965 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado; died on 18 Jun 2005 in Orchard, Morgan County, Colorado; was buried on 22 Jun 2005 in Barnoskie Cemetery, Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
Generation: 3
4. Elmer Alexander Thompson was born on 20 Jul 1901 in Mercer County, Missouri (son of William Sheldon Thompson and Nancy Ann Cox); died on 06 Mar 1987 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado; was buried on 10 Mar 1987 in Crown Hill Memorial Park, Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado. Notes:
Birth:
Birth Certficate on file.
Died:
Elmer died at 7:00 PM. at St. Joseph Hospital, Denver, Denver County, Colorado.
Obit:
Rocky Mountain News, Monday, March 9, 1987, Denver Colo Pg 104.
Elmer A. Thompson, 85, of Westminster died March 6 in St. Joseph Hospital. Services were yesterday in Olinger Mortuary chapel, Wadsworth Boulevard. Burial was in Crown Hill Cemetery. Mr. Thompson was a farmer in western Kansas and eastern Colorado for 30 years. He moved to the Denver area in 1953, where he worked for Cobusco Steel and Gardner Denver until retiring in 1966. He is survived by his wife, Thelma L. Thompson of Westminster; three sons, Dwight Thompson of Commerce City, Gerald Thompson and James Thompson, both of Broomfield; a sister, Idonia Wright of Brewster, Kan.; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Buried:
Elmer's grave is located in Section 4, Lot 88, Block 48 in Crown Hill Memorial Park.Elmer married Thelma Loretta Nicholas on 19 Dec 1925 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas. Thelma (daughter of John Ralph Nicholas and Mary Marie Reinking) was born on 13 Jun 1906 in Tipton, Mitchell County, Kansas; died on 08 Sep 2003 in Thornton, Adams County, Colorado; was buried on 11 Sep 2003 in Crown Hill Memorial Park, Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Thelma Loretta Nicholas was born on 13 Jun 1906 in Tipton, Mitchell County, Kansas (daughter of John Ralph Nicholas and Mary Marie Reinking); died on 08 Sep 2003 in Thornton, Adams County, Colorado; was buried on 11 Sep 2003 in Crown Hill Memorial Park, Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado. Notes:
1930 Census on file.
Thelma passed away in her sleep about 5:50 AM on 08 Sep 2003 at the Elms Haven Nursing Home in Thornton, Colorado.
Obit:
Thelma Thompson
THOMPSON, THELMA LAURETTA Westminster, 97 She was born June 13, 1906 in Tipton, Kansas to John Ralph and Mary Marie (Reinking) Nicholas. She passed away September 8, 2003 at Elms Haven Nursing Home. She married Elmer Alexander Thompson on December 19, 1925. He preceded her in death on March 8, 1987. Preceded in death are also three sons Ralph, Dwight, and Gerald; two sisters, Kathryn and Inez and one granddaughter, Connie. She is survived by her son, Jim; her sister, Nina; two daughters-in-law; three former daughters-in-law; 12 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 14 great-great grandchildren. We will all truly miss her. Visitation today 4-8 p.m.; funeral Thursday 3 p.m.; both at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary and Cemetery.
Published in the Denver Newspaper Agency on 10 Sep 2003.
Birth:
Birth Certficate on file.
Baptized (LDS):
Mrs. Emma Guhn and Mrs. Anna Tonne were both listed as being at Thelma's baptism.
Died:
Social Security Death Index about Thelma L. Thompson
Name: Thelma L. Thompson
Last Residence: 80020 Broomfield, Boulder, Colorado, United States of America
Born: 13 Jun 1906
Died: 8 Sep 2003
State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (1951-1952)
Children:
- Dwight Lee Thompson, Sr. was born on 04 Aug 1926 in Edson, Sherman County, Kansas; died on 29 Jan 1991 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado; was buried on 01 Feb 1991 in Highland Memorial Cemetery, Thornton, Adams County, Colorado.
- Ralph Sheldon Thompson was born on 08 Dec 1927 in Edson, Sherman County, Kansas; died on 18 Jul 1971 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado; was buried on 21 July 1971 in Crown Hill Memorial Park, Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado.
- Gerald Curtis Thompson was born on 28 Mar 1935 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas; died on 29 Nov 2000 in Louisville, Boulder County, Colorado; was buried on 05 Dec 2000 in Crown Hill Memorial Park, Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado.
- 2. James Doyle Thompson was born on 08 Dec 1942 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas; died on 07 Dec 2013 in Colorado; was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado.
6. Michael Weber Michael married Marzelena Kaiser. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Marzelena Kaiser Children:
- 3. Vivian Diane Weber was born on 09 Jun 1944 in Keenesburg, Weld County, Colorado; died on 15 Sep 2013 in Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma; was buried on 19 Sep 2013 in Barnoskie Cemetery, Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
- Louise Weber
- Judy Weber
- Jeanie Weber
- Kathy Weber
- Michael Weber
- Bonnie Weber
- Tom Weber
Generation: 4
8. William Sheldon Thompson was born on 28 Apr 1860 in Shelby County, Illinois (son of Chauncy Gridley Thompson and Sarah Matilda Robertson); died on 17 Feb 1946 in Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas; was buried on 19 Feb 1946 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas. Notes:
Elmer Thompson's birth certificate says William was born in Illinois, 1860 Census says Missouri. Mercer County, Missouri is where a lot of this family was born.
Died at 9:00 AM.
Obit:
William Sheldon Thompson was born April 28, 1860, in Mercer county, Missouri, and departed this life at Brewster, Feb. 17, 1946, age 85 years, 10 months and 17 days.
He was united in marriage to Nancy Ann Cox in 1882. She preceded him in death Feb. 3, 1937. To this union six sons and three daughters were born. One son, William Esma, passed on in August, 1924.
Mr. Thompson united with the Baptist church in early life. On coming to Kansas he united with the Methodist church at Prairie Gem in the neighborhood where the family was reared.
He leaves to mourn his passing his sons, Burton, Charley and Fred of Brewster; Ivan and Alex of Edson; his daughters, Mrs. Bessie Bear and Idonia Wright of Brewster, and Mrs. Addie McAdams of Laird, Nebr.; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Beckner, Brewster; one half-brother, Elmer Thompson of Portis; two half-sisters, Mrs. Mary Graham and Mrs. Idonia Thompson of the Dalles Ore.; 26 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held from the Brewster Methodist church, Conducted by Rev. J. E. Gruver, with a large attendance of relatives and friends. He was laid to rest by the side of his wife in the Brewster cemetery.
Died:
Death Certficate on file.William married Nancy Ann Cox on 31 Aug 1882 in Mercer County, Missouri. Nancy (daughter of Minister John Willis Burton Cox and Mary Jane Rockhold) was born on 05 Jan 1859 in Mercer County, Missouri; died on 03 Feb 1937 in Rawlins County, Kansas; was buried on 04 Feb 1937 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. Nancy Ann Cox was born on 05 Jan 1859 in Mercer County, Missouri (daughter of Minister John Willis Burton Cox and Mary Jane Rockhold); died on 03 Feb 1937 in Rawlins County, Kansas; was buried on 04 Feb 1937 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas. Notes:
Have also seen name as Nancy Anne Cox.
Death Certificate shows Nancy died in Rawlins County, Kansas.
Obit:
Nancy Ann Cox was born Jan. 5, 1859 in Mercer County Mo., and departed this life Feb. 3, 1937, at the age of 78 years and 28 days.
She spent her girlhood in the community in which she was born and was converted at the age of 17 and became a member of the Fairhaven Baptist Church.
On Aug. 31, 1882, she was united in marriage to W. S. Thompson who mourns her loss. To this union were born six boys and three girls: Burton Thompson of Brewster; Charlie Thompson of the home place; Mrs. Bessie Bear of the home community; Mrs. Addie McAdams of Laird, Nebr.; Ivan C. Thompson of Edson, Kansas; Fred Thompson of Brewster; Mrs. Idonia Tracy of the home community; and Alec Thompson of Edson, Kansas. Willie Thompson preceded his mother in death having passed away in 1924. There are 25 grandchildren and one great grandchild who survive.
A kindly spirited wife and mother has passed on. Her going is great loss but while here among her fellow beings and caring for her family she was a blessing to all. She knew her Lord and let Him lead her into the valley of the shadow of death - but no fear possessed her.
The funeral service was held in the M. E. Church at Brewster and conducted by the Rev. Fred W. Martin assisted by the Rev. Simpson, pastor of the church.
Died:
Death Certficate on file.Children:
- Chancy Burton Thompson was born on 08 Aug 1883 in Mercer County, Missouri; died on 16 Nov 1963 in Goodland, Sherman County, Kansas; was buried on 19 Nov 1963 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas.
- Charley Edger Thompson was born on 12 Jun 1885 in Mercer County, Missouri; died on 25 Aug 1971 in Ellsworth, Ellsworth County, Kansas; was buried on 27 Aug 1971 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Kansas.
- William Esma Thompson was born on 24 Mar 1887 in Mercer County, Missouri; died on 16 Aug 1924 in Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas; was buried in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas.
- Bessie Mae Thompson was born on 14 Jan 1889 in Mercer County, Missouri; died on 28 Feb 1963 in Colby, Thomas County, Kansas; was buried on 03 Mar 1963 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Thomas County, Kansas.
- Ivan Coxy Thompson was born on 20 Sep 1890 in Mercer County, Missouri; died on 23 Mar 1977 in Colby, Thomas County, Kansas; was buried on 26 Mar 1977 in Goodland Cemetery, Goodland, Kansas.
- Addie Rae Thompson was born on 17 May 1892 in Mercer County, Missouri; died on 17 Jan 1976 in Wray, Yuma County, Colorado; was buried on 21 Jan 1976 in Grandview Cemetary, Wray, Yuma County, Colorado.
- Fredrick McKinley Thompson was born on 28 Nov 1894 in Ravana, Mercer County, Missouri; died on 08 Jan 1981 in Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota; was buried on 13 Jan 1981 in Goodland Cemetery, Goodland, Kansas.
- Mary Idonia Thompson was born on 14 Feb 1897 in Mercer County, Missouri; died on 28 Jun 1989 in Colby, Thomas County, Kansas; was buried on 01 Jul 1989 in Brewster Cemetery, Brewster, Kansas.
- 4. Elmer Alexander Thompson was born on 20 Jul 1901 in Mercer County, Missouri; died on 06 Mar 1987 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado; was buried on 10 Mar 1987 in Crown Hill Memorial Park, Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado.
10. John Ralph Nicholas was born on 07 Sep 1878 in Rippey, Greene County, Iowa (son of Ernest Edward Nicholas and Minerva Bacon Hastings); died on 11 Jul 1967 in Westminster, Adams County, Colorado; was buried on 14 Jul 1967 in Crown Hill Memorial Park, Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado. Notes:
Ralph died at 12:50 PM. at the Plaza Park Nursing Home.
Obituary:
Ralph J. Nicholas
Funeral services for Ralph J. Nicholas, retired farmer, will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Olinger Mortuary, Boulder st. Burial will be in Crown Hill.
Mr. Nicholas, who lived at 2760 W First ave., died Tuesday in Plaza Park Nursing Home, Westminster. He was 88.
Born on Sept. 7, 1878, in Rippey, Iowa, he attended schools there. He married Miss Mary Reinking in Tipton, Kan., in 1904. After her death, he married Miss Bertha Mayhood in Columbus, Kan., in 1921.
Mr. Nicholas homesteaded in Baca County before moving to Lincoln County, where he operated a nursery. He moved to Denver in 1949 following retirement.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Kathryn Inness of Karvel, Mrs. Nina B. Eason of Denver, Mrs. Thelma Thompson and Mrs. Inez Schroeder, both of Westminster; a sister, Mrs. Addie Mullen of Kansas City, grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Eastern Colorado Plainsman
Thursday, 27 July 1967,
Hugo, Colorado
Memorial Services Are Held For Ralph J. Nicholas
Services for Ralph J. Nicholas were held at 1:00 p.m. July 21 in the Olinger Mortuary at Denver. Burial was in Crown Hill.
Mr. Nicholas died Tuesday, July 11, in Plaza Park Nursing Home in Westminster. He was born September 7, 1878, in Rippey, Ia.
He married Mary Reinking in Tipton, Kans., in 1904 and she died two years later. In 1911 he married Bertha Mayhood in Columbus, Kans. They homesteaded about eleven miles southwest of two buttes in Baca County. Later he lived in Lincoln County and established the Oasis Nursery.
His greatest satisfaction was in doing for others. One of his happiest moments was the opportunity to furnish some of the trees for the Bucklen Cemetery north of Karvel.
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas retired in Denver in 1949. Mrs. Nicholas died November 4, 1964, three years after they had celebrated theirgolden wedding anniversary.
Survivors include four daughters; Mrs. Thelma Thompson and Mrs. Inez Schroeder, both of Westminster, Mrs. Nina B. Eason, Denver and Mrs. Kathryn Inness, Karvel; one sister, Mrs. Addie Mullen, Kansas City, Mo.; nine grandchildren; twenty-five great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
Nicholas -
Ralph J. Nicholas of 2760 W. First ave. Father of Kathryn Inness, Karvel, Colo., Thelma Thompson and Inez Schreoder, both of Westminster, Colo., and Nina B. Eason of Denver; brother of Addie Mullen of Kansas City, Mo.; also survived by nine grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Services, Drawing Room, Sixteenth at Boulder Friday, 1 p.m. To Crown Hill Cemetery.
Died:
Death Certficate on file.John married Mary Marie Reinking on 04 Apr 1904 in Tipton, Kansas. Mary (daughter of Christian Frederick Reinking and Catharine Elizabeth Guhn) was born on 24 Dec 1884 in Tipton, Mitchell County, Kansas; died on 16 May 1908 in Tipton, Mitchell County, Kansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. Mary Marie Reinking was born on 24 Dec 1884 in Tipton, Mitchell County, Kansas (daughter of Christian Frederick Reinking and Catharine Elizabeth Guhn); died on 16 May 1908 in Tipton, Mitchell County, Kansas. Notes:
Mary's Daughter Thelma has said that her mother had died in childbirth with a boy who also died. Both were buried in the same grave.
Family lore says that Mary's family didn't really like Ralph and when she died, they wanted to take Catherine and Thelma and he wouldn't let them, so he took the girls by wagon and left.
Died:
Beloit Daily Call, Beloit, KS - 20 May 1908 page 4
Mrs Ralpj Nickolson died at her home near Hunter, Saturdau night, after a short illness. She was formerly Mary Reinking, 3rd oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Chris Reinking who live 2 miles northwest of Tipton. A large procession followed her remains to the Lutheran cemetery Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Ben Ottley, of Sequin, came down to attend the funeral. Mrs Ottley being a sister of Mrs Nickolson. The deceased lady left a husband, two children, parents, sisters and brothers to mourn her loss. Her mother will take the care of the children.Children:
- Kathryn Mary Nicholas was born on 14 Feb 1905 in Tipton, Mitchell County, Kansas; was christened on 01 Sep 1907 in Tipton, Mitchell County, Kansas; died on 29 Mar 1998 in Elkhart, Morton County, Kansas; was buried on 31 Mar 1998 in Elkhart Cemetery, Elkhart, Morton County, Kansas.
- 5. Thelma Loretta Nicholas was born on 13 Jun 1906 in Tipton, Mitchell County, Kansas; died on 08 Sep 2003 in Thornton, Adams County, Colorado; was buried on 11 Sep 2003 in Crown Hill Memorial Park, Arvada, Jefferson County, Colorado.