- JOHN THOMPSON, firm of J. THOMPSON & Co., manufacturer
of plows, wagons,
- cultivators, etc.; was born in Norway and came to Wisconsin
in 1850; remained in the vicinity of Whitewater the first winter,
and came to Beloit in 1851, and worked as journeyman in shops
here until 1806, when he established the manufacturing business
in which he is now engaged. Mr. THOMPSON is doing a successful
business, which is increasing every year.
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- Taken from "The History of Rock County, Wis."
(c)1879, p. 768.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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