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Royall Thompson (Alternate spelling Royal) Birth: He was born around 1929 in Washington. Family Information:
He was the son of Myrvle Thompson and Anna (Shutt Thompson Garrett) Shoemaker. Description: In 1940 he was listed as 5'8" tall, weight 135 with a dark complexion, brown eyes and hair. Pre-Colony History: In 1920 he was living with his mother and siblings in Spokane, Washington. Home in Colony:
In 1930 he and his mother were living in the New Llano Colony. Job in Colony:
In 1931 the Rice Ranch mechanics included Blair Thomas, Royall Thompson, Adrian Risley, Sam Klette, John Rix, and John Swagger. Other Info:
In June 1929 the parish superintendent presented diplomas to the graduates of grade school including: Allie Belle Hewitt, Lois Brattland, June Enfield, Ruth Kingsbury, Paul Ashlock, Caleb Ashlock, John Armacost, Jesse Armacost, Roslyn Armacost, Elmer Jensen, Roy Swenson, Royal Thompson, Fred Busick, Robert Roe, Cletus Killian and Pauline Eggleston. Post-Colony History:
In 1940 he was living at Pasadena, Texas and his next-of-kin was Pauline Thompson, his wife. He was a TEC 5 in the U.S. Army during WWII. Death: He died in 2008 at Palestine, Texas and was buried im Tyler Memorial Park Cemetery. Sources: US Census: 1920, 1930; "Llano Colonist": June 8, 1929, July 19, 1930, July 18, 1931, October 8, 1932, March 25, 1933, April 14, 1934; US Draft Registration: WWII; California Marriage Index; California Voter Registrations; Texas Marriage Index; "Tyler Morning Telegraph"; FindAGrave.com
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