# Walter Thompson

Walter Thompson (OCT 1862 – 19 OCT 1937); born in Stourbridge, Worcestershire, England; with Elizabeth Ellen Purchase; parent of 1 child; died in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

**Lifespan:** OCT 1862 – 19 OCT 1937

## Partners
- [Elizabeth Ellen Purchase](/p/elizabeth-ellen-purchase-12382.md)

## Children
- [Walter Vincent Thompson](/p/walter-vincent-thompson-12377.md)

## Timeline
- OCT 1862 — **Born** at Stourbridge, Worcestershire, England
- 1871 — **Residence** at Old Swinford, Worcestershire, England — Relation to Head of House: Son - Scholar
- 21 JUL 1871 — **Arrival** at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- 1905 — **Residence** at Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia — Commercial Road - Occ. Grocer's assistant
- 1908 — **Residence** at Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia — Commercial Road - Occ. Grocer
- 1913 — **Residence** at Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia — 'Mission House' Commercial Road
- 1913 — **Occupation** at Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia — Sawmiller
- 14 APR 1917 — **Military service** — Walter must have shaved 10 years of his life when he enlisted
- 1936 — **Residence** at Windsor, Queensland, Australia
- 19 OCT 1937 — **Died** at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- **Departure** at Allora, Queensland, Australia

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