Cpl. Andrew Thompson was a veteran of the Civil War. He enlisted in 1 Michigan Engineers and Mechanics, Co A., on September 9, 1861, in Grand Rapids, for 3 years, age 21. He re-enlisted in 1864. He was mustered out February 1, 1865. Cpl. Andrew Thompson is buried in Pilgrim Home Cemetery next to Captain Robert Thompson.

Holland City News, Saturday, August 27, 1881

The only son of Mrs. A. Thompson, of this city, died of diphtheria on Friday last, at Grand Rapids, while on a visit to that city. This is a very hard blow for the poor widow and she has the sympathy of the entire community.

(Buried in Pilgrim Home Cemetery.)

Transcriber: Joan Van Spronsen
Created: 16 June 2007
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