Mrs. Rose P. THOMPSON died January 19, [1898]. She was 84 years old. She was the widow of William C. THOMPSON, who in the early days of Memphis was manager of the old Memphis Theater. She was born in England August 20, 1814. She came to America while a young woman and was married here. She was at one time a member of a stock company at the Memphis theater and afterward became an actress of note. After retiring from the stage she taught elocution.
Source: Memphis Daily Appeal, January 2, 1899, page 2