[p. 776] general farmer, residing on his valuable estate of 100 acres, which is situated in Hickory Township, about four and one-half miles from New Castle and lies on the east side of the State road, is a representative citizen of this section. He was born January 25, 1858, and is a son of Archie and Anna (White) Thompson, and a grandson of Archie Thompson, who came to Lawrence County from County Down, Ireland.
Robert A. Thompson enjoyed the educational advantages which were offered in his boyhood, in the district schools of Hickory Township. From youth he has been familiar with the duties pertaining to farming, and for many years has been a successful tiller of the soil and raiser of fine stock. General farming is his main business, but each year he also raises draft horses and stock for sale. He is a man of progressive ideas and uses modern methods in carrying on his business. His farm is one of the best improved ones in the township and his commodious two-story residence and his barns and outbuildings are all of substantial construction.
Mr. Thompson was married in 1889 to Mary R. Rhodes, who is a daughter of Wesley and Louisa Rhodes, prominent residents of Lawrence County, and they have four children: Chauncy Rhodes, Charles Wesley, Louisa Ann and Mary Ethel. Mr. Thompson and family belong to the Mt. Hermon Presbyterian Church.
20th Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County Pennsylvania and Representative Citizens Hon. Aaron L. Hazen Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, Chicago, Ill., 1908
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