MATHIAS & EDWARD THOMPSON, dealers in furniture, hardware, undertakers and cabinet-makers, Hazel Green; established business in 1854. The senior member, Mathias, was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1816; came to America in 1853, and settled in this town. Married Margaret Langton, a native of England, in 1839; they have six children - Eden, Frank G., Lizzie, Margaret, Mary Ann and Doratha Newton. Edward, the junior member, was born in England in 1823; came to America in 1853, and settled in this village. Married Ann Brougham, a native of England; they have six children - Ann E., Mary Jane, Margaretta, Brougham, Emma, Samuel. Are all members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Mathias Thompson has been Chairman of the Board of Supervisors two years.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.