Obit: Thompson, William (1901? - 1922)

Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Rather, Thompson

----Source: The Appleton Post Crescent (Appleton, WI) 11/15/1922

Thompson, William (1901? - 1922)

Man Mistaken For Deer; Bullet; Dies

Medford, Wis. - William Thompson, 21, son of E. E. Thompson, a farmer living 14 miles west of Westboro in Taylor county was shot through the head by his companion, Carl W. Rather of (unreadable copy), who mistook him for a deer. Thompson was carried a half mile though the woods to his home where he died soon afterwards.

He had left with a party of 12 hunters from Loyal and three from Unity. All had been staying at the Thompson home during hunting season.

His parents, three sisters and two brothers survive.

Note: Birth and accidental death date information were not published with obituary.
                 



 

 


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