Thompson - Detroit, Michigan
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Scouter Joe
N 42° 21.068 W 083° 01.032
17T E 333858 N 4690734
A. Thompson - Mt. Elliot Cemetary.
Waymark Code: WM646G
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 03/30/2009
Views: 16
Marker for Alexander Thompson in Mt. Elliot Cemetery.
Mt. Elliott Cemetary is Detroit's oldest extant cemetery, started by the Catholic community in 1841. Several cholora and other disease outbreaks quickly filled the small church plots, making it necessary to build a larger cemetary to fill the needs of Detroit's growing population. This consecrated ground was chosen on the outskirts of town alongside Parent Creek (which is in Elmwood Cemetary next door). and is named for architect Robert T Elliott, who developed the cemetary, and ironicly was the first interment. Remains from Detroit's St Anne's cemetary were then brought here, where many French, German and Irish surnames abound. The tombstones reflect family names well known in the tri county area, Beaubien, Campau, Caniff, Chene, Moross, Groesbeck, etc. These REligious, business and political leaders have left their names on buildings, roads and landmarks. Military burials include those who served in Napolean's army, the war of 1812, the Civil War, World Wars I & II and Vietnam.
Only text on maker:
Alexander Thompson
Died Oct. 20, 1878,
Age 35 years.
Date of death (optional): 10/20/1878
Headstone text (optional):
Alexander Thompson
Died Oct. 20, 1878,
Age 35 years.
Additional Coordinates (optional): Not Listed
Date of birth (optional): Not listed
Website: Not listed
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