Henry R Thompkins
1894–1955 (Age 61)
Siskiyou, California, United States
The Life of Henry R
Henry R Thompkins was born on 18 April 1894, in Siskiyou, California, United States as the son of Henry James Thompkins and Sarah Jennings Davidson. He lived in Yreka Judicial Township, Siskiyou, California, United States in 1900. He died on 5 November 1955, in Siskiyou, California, United States, at the age of 61.
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Family Time Line
Henry James Thompkins
–
Sarah Jennings Davidson
1857–1907
Elon Farnsworth Tompkins
1887–1978
Joseph Cushing Thompkins
1890–1964
Henry R Thompkins
1894–1955
George D Thompkins
1898–1981
Naomi Tompkins
1898–1993
Parents & Siblings
- Henry James Thompkins
–Male
- Sarah Jennings Davidson
1857–1907Female
siblings
(5)
1887–1978Male
1890–1964Male
1894–1955Male
1898–1981Male
1898–1993Female
World Events (8)
1896 · Plessy vs. Ferguson
Age 2
A landmark decision of the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the constitutionality of racial segregation laws for public facilities if the segregated facilities were equal in quality. It's widely regarded as one of the worst decisions in U.S. Supreme Court history.
1906 · Great San Francisco Earthquake
Age 12
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake shook San Francisco for approximately 60 seconds on April 18, 1906. A 1906 report by US Army Relief Operations recorded the death toll for San Francisco and surrounding areas at 664. Later reports record the number at over 3,000 deaths. An estimated 225,000 people were left homeless from the widespread destructuction as 80% of the city was destroyed.
1912 · The Girl Scouts
Age 18
Like the Boy Scouts of America, The Girl Scouts is a youth organization for girls in the United States. Its purpose is to prepare girls to empower themselves and by acquiring practical skills.
Name Meaning
Altered spelling of Tompkins .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Sources (1)
Henry R Thompkins in household of Sarah Thompkins, "United States Census, 1900"
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