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NATHAN THOMPSON, farmer and stone-cutter; P. O. West Milton; was born in Newberry Township, Miami Co., in 1844. His father, William Thompson, was born in North Carolina in 1804, and removed to Ohio with his parents when quite small. His mother, Nancy (Rudy) Thompson, was born in the same year as her husband, and departed this life when our subject was only 2 years of age. They were the parents of thirteen children, of whom eight are living, viz., Polly, John, Sarah, Hannah, Henry, Nathan, Sylvester and Martha; the deceased are Samuel, Margaret, James, Nancy A. and William. He was again married to Rachel Shiller, by whom he had two children, viz., Matilda and Susan. Our subject was reared on the farm, and at the age of 9 years began his battle of life alone and unaided. In 1861, he enlisted in Co. B, of the 44th O. V. I., in which he served for nearly three years, when he was discharged for inability to perform duty; he was twice sun-struck, the last time so severely his life was almost despaired of; he passed through some of the hard-fought battles, of which we mention Louisburg, Fayetteville, Charleston and Knoxville; he was discharged from the service of his country in September, 1864. After his return from the army, he remained with his brother-in-law, Dr. Hollopeter, of Shelby Co., for one year, thence to near the place where he now resides, in April, 1865. He has 50 acres of fine land, all in a good state of cultivation. He was married to Amanda Muck in 1865; she is a daughter of Jacob and Christianna Muck, who were born In Pennsylvania, but are now residents of Newton Township, this county. They are the parents of nine children, of whom seven are living, viz., Catherine, Rebecca, Barbara, Sarah, Samuel, Amanda and Lydia; the deceased are Henry F. and Caroline. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson are the parents of seven children, all living, viz., Samuel S., Sarah L., Christiana, Elizabeth, Jacob, Maggie, Lydia and Jane. He and his wife have been members of the Christian Church for twelve years, and are consistent Christian people. He has held the office of School Director for seven years.