James W. Thompson papers
Collection — Folder: S0571
Identifier: S0571
Scope and Contents
This collection contains photocopies of James W. Thompson's papers ranging from 1863 to 1874 regarding property he developed at New Elizabeth (now Lizton), Indiana. The copies include the warranty deed of his purchase of 309 acres around New Elizabeth; a plat and description of Thompson's second addition to the town; and two receipts.
Dates
- 1863-1874
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
James W. Thompson was born in 1827 in Kentucky and settled in Hendricks County, Indiana in 1842. He married Elizabeth Jane Hale (1827-1866) on December 10, 1845 and they had 8 children. On January 10, 1893, Thompson purchased 309 acres of land surrounding New Elizabeth (now Lizton), Indiana and later enlarged the town by developing three additions. He lived in Lizton until his death on September 13, 1900.
Sources:
Information found within collection.
Cline and McHaffie. The People's Guide: A Business Political and Religious Directory of Hendricks Co., Ind.. Indianapolis, IN: Indianapolis Printing and Publishing House, 1874.
FindaGrave.com. "James W. Thompson." Find a Grave Index. Accessed October 31, 2016. http://www.findagrave.com/.
McDowell, John R., ed. The History of Hendricks County, 1914-1976: A Compilation of Historical Material and Biographical Profiles. Danville, IN: Hendricks County Historical Society, 1976.
Sources:
Information found within collection.
Cline and McHaffie. The People's Guide: A Business Political and Religious Directory of Hendricks Co., Ind.. Indianapolis, IN: Indianapolis Printing and Publishing House, 1874.
FindaGrave.com. "James W. Thompson." Find a Grave Index. Accessed October 31, 2016. http://www.findagrave.com/.
McDowell, John R., ed. The History of Hendricks County, 1914-1976: A Compilation of Historical Material and Biographical Profiles. Danville, IN: Hendricks County Historical Society, 1976.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
This collection is arranged chronologically.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation from Ruth Hall on 1970/08.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing completed 2016/10/31 by Laura Eliason. EAD finding aid created 2016/10/31 by Laura Eliason.
- Title
- James W. Thompson papers
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
