John Franklin Thompson

b. 25 March 1892, d. 2 April 1970
  • John Franklin Thompson was born on 25 March 1892 in Cuba, Sumter County, Alabama, twin of Henry Brooks.
  • He was known as Frank until after his marriage.
  • Robert Lee Thompson and Laura Shields Adams appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Amaudville, Saint Landry Parish, Louisiana. Other members of the household included John Franklin Thompson, George Felix Thompson, Lennie Shields Thompson, Henry Brooks Thompson and Zealous Abraham Thompson.
  • Robert Lee Thompson and Laura Shields Adams appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Saint Landry Parish, Louisiana. Other members of the household included John Franklin Thompson, Henry Brooks Thompson, Zealous Abraham Thompson, Lennie Shields Thompson, Lennie Mae Thompson and Robert Lee Thompson.
  • He was working on the home farm, according to the 1910 census.
  • He married Vina M. Aucoin, daughter of Edgar Aucoin and Rosalie (?), circa 1917.
  • John Franklin Thompson registered for the draft on 5 June 1917 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, while single and living in Westlake, employed there as a bridge tender by Louisiana Western Railroad.
  • He served in the military during World War I, according to the 1930 census.
  • John Franklin Thompson and Vina M. Aucoin appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, at 1010 Leboef Strtte. Other members of the household included John Franklin Thompson Jr.
  • He was employed as a patrolman by the Dock Board, according to the 1930 census.
  • John Franklin Thompson and Vina M. Aucoin appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, at 1010 Leboef Strtte. Other members of the household included John Franklin Thompson Jr.
  • He was employed as a patrolman by the Dock Board, according to the 1940 census.
  • The following appeared on 14 September 1950 in The Times-Picayune: [Died] Of 6209 Cameron Blvd., on Tuesday, September 12, 1950, at 10:15 o'clock p. m., George Felix Thompson, beloved husband of Anne Odille Melancon; father of Mrs. F. J. Spahn, Curtis James and Alcide Joseph Thompson of this city; grandfather of Adrienne and Sybil Spahn and Lorraine Thompson; brother of Mrs. L. J. Muller, Frank, Henry and Zealous Thompson; aged 65 years; a native of Alabama, and a resident of this city for 57 years.
         Relatives and friends of the family, also employes of Katz and Besthoff Drug Stores, American Brewing Company and Ben Wolfe Printing Company, are invited to attend the services from the funeral home of Albert E. Briede and Son, Inc., 1160 Camp street, on Thursday, September 14, 1950, at 9:30 o'clock a. m., followed by a mass at St. Raphael's church at 10 o'clock a. m.
         Interment in Garden of memories, 4800 Air-Line Highway.
  • John Franklin Thompson died on 2 April 1970 at age 78.
  • His wife Vina M. Aucoin became a widow at his death.
  • He was interred at Westlawn Mausoleum, Gretna, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
  • The following appeared on 3 April 1970 in The Times-Picayune: [Died] John Frank Thompson Sr., of Marrero, La., on Thursday, April 2, 1970, at 2:45 o'clock a.m., beloved husband of Vina Aucoin; father of John Frank Thompson Jr; son of the late Laura Adams and Robert Lee Thompson; brother of Henry B. Thompson and the late Mrs. Lennie Muller, George and Zealous Thompson; also survived by four grandsons; age 78 years, a native of Cuba, Alabama, and a resident of Algiers and Marrero, La., for the past 52 yearas.
         Relatives and friends of the family, also employees of the New Orleans Harbor Police, Parke Davis Wholesale Drug Co., and officers and members of American Legion Post No. 218, are invited to attend the funeral.
         Services from Mothe Funeral Homes Inc., 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, La., on Saturday, April 4, 1970 at 9 o'clock a.m.
         Religious services will be conducted by Rev. Howard Catledge.
         Interment in Wastlawn Memorial Park. Parlors will be opened on Friday, April 3, 1970 from 6 p.m. till 10 p.m.
  • The following appeared on 22 April 1980 in The Times-Picayune: [Died] Mrs. Vina Thompson, at Memphis, Tenn. on Saturday, April 19, 1980 at 4:30 o'clock p.m. Beloved wife of the late John F. Thompson; mother of Frank Thompson. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Age 84 years. A native of Marrero, La. and a resident of Memphis, Tenn. for the past 7 years.
         Private graveside services were held from Mothe Funeral Homes Inc., 1300 Vallette St., Algiers, La. on Monday, April 21, 1980. Interment was in Westlawn Mausoleum.
  • Last Edited: 10 May 2014

Family: Vina M. Aucoin b. 27 March 1896, d. 19 April 1980