Edward Emerson Thompson1,2,3

Family Chart
ID# 12163, (1896 - 1985)
FatherJohn Samuel Thompson4,5,2 (17 Sep 1859 - 4 Jan 1941)
MotherSophia Fischer6,7,2 (Aug 1860 - 18 Apr 1926)

Key Events:

Birth: 28 Oct 1896, Lawrence Co., Ohio8,9,10
Marriage: 28 Jul 1928, Franklin Co., Ohio, Evelyn Osgood Fenker (12 Dec 1899 - 12 Jun 1994)11,12,13
Divorce: before 1951, Evelyn Osgood Fenker (12 Dec 1899 - 12 Jun 1994)14,15
Marriage: 22 Nov 1951, Franklin Co., Ohio, Adella M. Shedenhelm (3 Feb 1906 - 5 Oct 1995)16,17
Death: 26 Sep 1985, Columbus, Ohio18,19
Burial: Glen Rest Memorial Estate, Reynoldsburg, Franklin Co., Ohio20
ChartsDescendants of Hermann Hinrich Fennker

Copyright Notice

Narrative:

     Edward Emerson Thompson was born on 28 Oct 1896 in Lawrence Co., Ohio.8,9,10
     He appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Decatur Twp., Lawrence Co., Ohio, in the household of his parents, John Samuel Thompson and Sophia Fischer.4 He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Decatur Twp., Lawrence Co., Ohio, in the household of his parents.5
     Edward registered for the draft for World War I on 5 Jun 1918, while living at Lyra, Lawrence Co., Ohio, reporting he was employed by his father.21
     Edward appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at 834 Bassett, enumerated 5 Jan 1920, in the household of his sister Grace and her husband Harry Gray, with his older brother Robert.22
     He was an apprentice in a garage in 1920.23
     Edward married first Evelyn Osgood Fenker, daughter of Albert August Fenker and Mary Grant Hillebrandt, on 28 Jul 1928 in Franklin Co., Ohio, with Rev. David F. Brent officating.11,12,13
     Edward and Evelyn appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Bexley, Franklin Co., Ohio, at 956 College Ave., enumerated 7 Apr 1930, living in the home of her parents.24 He was a fire insurance salesman in 1930.24
     Edward and Evelyn appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Bexley, Franklin Co., Ohio, at 678 Vernon Road, enumerated 8 Apr 1940, reporting they owned their home, and that they had lived in the same city in 1935. Their daughter was listed as living with them.25
     He was an auto parts salesman by 1940, when he reported he had worked 50 hours the last week of March, and 52 weeks the prior year, earning $1,300.26 He registered for the draft for World War II on 25 Apr 1942, while living at 678 Vernon Road, Bexley, Franklin Co., Ohio, reporting he was employed by G. W. Holmes Co. in Columbus.3
     Edward and Evelyn were divorced before 1951, when he re-married.14,15
     Edward married second Adella M. Shedenhelm, daughter of William G. Shedenhelm and Laura Adams, on 22 Nov 1951 in Franklin Co., Ohio.16,17
     Edward and Adella were living in 313 North Kellner, Columbus, after their marriage.27 By 1959 they had moved to 1101 Elizabeth Ave.28
     He later worked as a clerk for Royer & Rogers.29
     Edward died on 26 Sep 1985 in Columbus, Ohio, at age 88.18,19 He was buried in Glen Rest Memorial Estate, Reynoldsburg, Franklin Co., Ohio, with his second wife.20

Children:
     Children with Evelyn Osgood Fenker:

Edward and Evelyn's child is still living.

Children:
     There were no children with Adella M. Shedenhelm

Citations

  1. [S10585] John S. Thompson household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lawrence Co., Ohio, shows name as Edward E. Thompson.
  2. [S10572] Marriage Record, Franklin Co., Ohio, 101:180, no. 84963, Edward E. Thompson and Evelyn Fenker.
  3. [S10588] Edward Emerson Thompson, World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Ohio.
  4. [S10585] John S. Thompson household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lawrence Co., Ohio.
  5. [S10586] John S. Thompson household, 1910 U.S. Census, Lawrence Co., Ohio.
  6. [S10585] John S. Thompson household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lawrence Co., Ohio, shows him as the son of her husband and that the parents had been married longer than the age of the child.
  7. [S10586] John S. Thompson household, 1910 U.S. Census, Lawrence Co., Ohio, shows him as the son of her husband and that the parents had been married longer than the age of the child.
  8. [S10585] John S. Thompson household, 1900 U.S. Census, Lawrence Co., Ohio, shows month, year, age 3, and state.
  9. [S10572] Marriage Record, Franklin Co., Ohio, 101:180, no. 84963, Edward E. Thompson and Evelyn Fenker, shows age 31 28 Oct 1927, county, and state.
  10. [S10587] Edward E Thompson, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, shows date, county, and state.
  11. [S10572] Marriage Record, Franklin Co., Ohio, 101:180, no. 84963, Edward E. Thompson and Evelyn Fenker, shows date and officiant.
  12. [S1833] Edward E. Thompson household, 1930 U.S. Census, Franklin Co., Ohio, shows his first marriage at age 30, and hers at 28.
  13. [S26] Fogg, Family File "Fenker_Al.FTW," 1 Mar 2000, shows year, town and state, as Kokomo Indiana.
  14. [S10590] Certified abstract of marriage, Ohio History Connection, no. 57042, citing Franklin Co. 172:506, Edward E. Thompson and Adella M. Shedenhelm, shows he married 22 Nov 1951.
  15. [S26] Fogg, Family File "Fenker_Al.FTW," 1 Mar 2000, shows divorced.
  16. [S10590] Certified abstract of marriage, Ohio History Connection, no. 57042, citing Franklin Co. 172:506, Edward E. Thompson and Adella M. Shedenhelm.
  17. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 216417964, Edward E. Thompson, includes tombstone photo showing both names and inscription "together forever."
  18. [S1324] "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944," Ancestry.com, record for Edward E. Thompson, citing cert. no. 67036, shows date, city, county and state.
  19. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 216417964, Edward E. Thompson, shows year and includes tombstone photo showing same.
  20. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 216417964, Edward E. Thompson, includes tombstone photo.
  21. [S10587] Edward E Thompson, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  22. [S10589] Harry H. Gray household, 1920 U.S. Census, Franklin Co., Ohio.
  23. [S10589] Harry H. Gray household, 1920 U.S. Census, Franklin Co., Ohio, shows occupation as apprentice and industry as garage.
  24. [S1833] Edward E. Thompson household, 1930 U.S. Census, Franklin Co., Ohio.
  25. [S10584] Edward Thompson household, 1940 U.S. Census, Franklin Co., Ohio.
  26. [S10584] Edward Thompson household, 1940 U.S. Census, Franklin Co., Ohio, shows occupation as anto sales parts g w h and industry as co.
  27. [S8886] R. L. Polk & Co's Columbus City Directory, 1951, pg 919.
  28. [S8886] R. L. Polk & Co's Columbus City Directory, 1959, pg 1081.
  29. [S8886] R. L. Polk & Co's Columbus City Directory, 1951, pg 919, shows occupation as clk, 1959, pg 1081, shows occupation as clk and company.