Charles Blancher Thompson Time Line
Part 3--The Latter days of a Latter-day Saint
(1867- 1895 )
by Quintin Sharon Thompson
Great grandson of CBT
August 15, 2003
| Year | Age | Events |
| 1867 | 53 | 17 Sept, Lillian Violet Thompson born in Philadelphia, PA, # 2 |
| 1868 | 54 | Philadelphia City Directory-CBT profession-tailor |
| 1870 | 56 | US Federal Census in Philadelphia City, PA Charles; Catherine; Ida; David; Charles; (name unclear, BP Iowa); George; Benjamin; Earl; & Lillian (Note: Ida had two children censused with her living with CBT) |
| 1870 or 1873 |
59 | Publishes 72 page book, Great Divine Charter and Sacred Constitution of Iabba’s Presbytery of Zion, #4 |
| 1876 | 62 | 10 May--1st World’s fair held in Fairmont Park, in Philadelphia, PA to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. President of USA attended.#3 (Note: CBT lived a short distance from this park.) |
| 1880 | 66 | US Federal Census in Philadelphia City, PA
Charles B., Catherine, ?,George, Benjamin, Earl, Lillian, & Ida with children Vivian & Ruby Maudy |
| 1881 | 67 | Horse drawn passenger railways in service #3 |
| 1883 | 69 | 18 Nov Eastern Standard Time adopted by railroad companies #3 |
| 1885 | 71 | 2 Apr John L. Sullivan & Dominick Mc Caffery, professional pugilists, arrested for violating rules of prize-fights.#3 |
| 1887 | 73 | 4 Aug--Electric car demonstrated #3 |
| 1888 | 74 | Philadelphia City, PA Directory Name Occupation Address 1. Benjamin F. Thompson, Painter h.2917 Diamond 2. Charles B.. Thompson, None given h.2915 Diamond 3. George W. Thompson, Painter h. 2915 Diamond 4. Ida E. Thompson, music teacher h.1049 Sarah (Note: Grace (Thompson) Wilcken/ Lewis/Turnbow says that Ida was divorced) |
| In the Appendix--After CHURCHES, page 1951
UNDENOMINATIONAL MISSIONS Congregation of Israel in Iabba’s Presbytery of Zion 2244 Ridge Av. Rev. C.B. Thompson |
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| 1889 | 75 | 1. CBT publishes The Cyipz Herald and Israel’s Evangel 1888-9, Phila., # 4 |
| 2. Philadelphia City, PA Directory (Note: The above information with the following changes) Name Occupation Address 1. Abraham Thompson, None given h. Point Breze N Mifflin 2. Benjamin F. Thompson Express h. 1640 Marston 3. Charles B. (Rev.) Thompson 4. David L. Thompson Painter h. 2032 Lambert 5 Earle Thompson Machinist h. 2903 Diamond |
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| 3 Sept--First time Labor Day celebrated #3 | ||
| 1890 | 76 | US Federal Census taken but records burned in fire in Washington, DC |
| 1895 | 81 | 1. 27 Feb Charles Blancher Thompson dies in Philadelphia, PA & is buried in Greenmount Cemetery at 4301 Front Str. Phila., PA # 1 & 2 |
| 2. 5 March Catherine dies in Philadelphia , PA & is buried in Greenmount Cemetery at 4301 Front Str. Phila., PA #1 |
Conclusion:
Over the years CBT heard & read of the news in and about Philly. These included fires, robberies, river pirates, murders, hangings, embezzlements; ships being christened, and sinking, drownings; sports of rowing, swimming & horse racing; mayors coming & going; corner stones laid for buildings and their dedications; transportation changes (Trolley fare ride was five cents and for a transfer three cents more): & weather (heavy rains, flooding, tornados, blizzards, etc). Much of which our news is today.
Most of CBT’s family lived in the Philly area with some venturing west to Ohio, Illinois & Utah.
He lived a full life of adventure in the physical. mental, and spiritual realm.
References:
- George Bryan Thompson
- Branches & Twigs of David Thompson by Virginia Mae Thompson
- Philadelphia Time Line compiled by Rudolph. J. Walther
- Calender of Publication of CBT, by Sherwin Chase, 10 July 1982
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Contributed by Quintin Sharon Thompson QuintinTh@aol.com
The documents are direct quotes and should not be taken and used as one's own work without identifying the source.
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