Shaver, F. A., Arthur P. Rose, R. F. Steele, and A. E. Adams, compilers. "An Illustrated History of Central Oregon." ("Embracing Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, Wheeler, Crook, Lake, & Klamath Counties") Spokane, WA: Western Historical Publishing Co., 1905. p. 696. S. J. THOMPSON a farmer and stockman of Wheeler county and one who has labored assiduously here for many years, is to be classed among the substantial and leading citizens and is entitled to representation in any volume that purports to speak of the progressive men of Oregon. He was born in Castle county, North Carolina, on January I, 1871. His parents, Josiah and Minerva (Winstaird) Thompson, were also born in North Carolina, where the father followed merchandising. He was a veteran of the Civil War and in 1877, crossed the plains to the Willamette valley by team. He settled on a farm in Clackamas county whence in 1881, he removed to what is now Wheeler county and engaged in the stock business. He continued here until, his death in 1900. Mrs. Thompson is now living with the subject of this article. Our subject was but a young lad when he first came to this portion of Oregon and a large part of his education was gained at Fossil. He has practically been reared here and consequently knows the country thoroughly. Being impressed with its resources, he selected a homestead where he now resides, some four miles south from Fossil, and began the work of improvement. He added various other pieces of land from time to time until he now owns nine hundred acres; a large portion of this is cropped and general farming together with stock raising, occupies Mr. Thompson's time and attention. He has made a good showing for his labors here, inasmuch as when he started he had no capital whatever and is now one of the prosperous men of the county. He has a faculty of managing his business in such a way that he has a substantial income and then his carefulness in expending his funds for improvements and investment have all combined to make him prosperous and well-to-do. In 1894 Mr. Thompson married Miss Josie Holman, the daughter of Andy Holman, who crossed the plains from Illinois to Oregon in early days. Mrs. Thompson was born in Linn county, Oregon, and moved to the vicinity of Fossil with her parents some twelve years since. One child has been the fruit of this union, Sallie. Mr. Thompson is a member of the I. 0. 0. F. and stands well both in fraternal relations and in the community. He takes a lively interest in political and educational matters, is a good neighbor, an upright man, and a first-class citizen. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in March 2011 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.