Duncan L. Thompson
American accountant (1880–1930)
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Duncan Lafayette Thompson (January 25, 1880 - July 17, 1930) was an American accountant and state official. He served as the State Auditor of Mississippi from 1912 to 1916.
Duncan L. Thompson | |
|---|---|
c. 1912 | |
| 23rd State Auditor of Mississippi | |
| In office January 1912 – January 1916 | |
| Governor | Earl L. Brewer |
| Preceded by | Elias J. Smith |
| Succeeded by | Robert E. Wilson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 25, 1880 |
| Died | July 17, 1930 (aged 50) |
| Party | Democratic |
Early life
Duncan Lafayette Thompson was born on January 25, 1880, in Enid, Mississippi.[1] He was the son of Richard John Thompson, a former soldier for the Confederate Army, and Nora Burch.[1] He was of Scottish descent paternally.[1] His siblings included four brothers: W. G., S. M., N. R., and Burch.[2] Thompson attended the public schools of Enid and the Webb School.[1][3] He also attended the University of Mississippi, where he finished his sophomore year.[1]
Career
Thompson was a Certified Public Accountant for the state of Mississippi.[3] Thompson served as Deputy Sheriff of Tallahatchie County from 1900 to 1904.[3] He then worked in the State Auditor's office as a settlement clerk from 1904 to 1908.[1] Thompson then served as Deputy Auditor of Mississippi from 1908 to 1912.[3][1] On November 7, 1912, he was elected unopposed to the office of State Auditor as a Democrat for the 1912–1916 term.[1] In 1916, Thompson was appointed Chairman of the Mississippi State Tax Commission.[4][3] He served in this position until 1924.[3] In the 1920s he became involved in "private legal and land transfer work", and he was also admitted to the bar late in his life.[2]
Personal life and death
Thompson never married.[4] He was a member of the Masons, the Knights of Pythias, and the Woodmen of the World.[1] Thompson was a Baptist by religion.[1] He died in a Jackson hospital on July 17, 1930, and was survived by four brothers.[2]