William Tappan Thompson
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For other people named William Thompson, see William Thompson (disambiguation).
William Tappan Thompson (August 31, 1812 – March 24, 1882). He co-founded the Savannah Morning News in the 1850s, known then as the Daily Morning News. One of his most notable works was Major Jones's Courtship, an epistolary novel. Thompson's best-known fictional character was Major Joseph Jones.[1]
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William Tappan Thompson | |
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Born | (1812-08-31)August 31, 1812 |
Died | March 24, 1882(1882-03-24) (aged 69) |
Nationality | American (1812–1861, 1865–1882) |
Occupation(s) | Writer, editor |
Organization | Savannah Daily Morning News |
Political party | Democratic[1][2] |
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Originally from Ohio, Thompson moved to Savannah, Georgia, where he co-founded the Daily Morning News and became an editor.