Background
Thompson, John Q. was born on January 12, 1862 in Rossville, Illinois, United States. Son of Lewis M. and Judith A. Thompson.
Thompson, John Q. was born on January 12, 1862 in Rossville, Illinois, United States. Son of Lewis M. and Judith A. Thompson.
Common school education, Bachelor of Laws, University of Michigan, 1882.
Began law practice, Danville, Illinois, 1882. State's attorney, Vermilion County, Illinois, 1888-1890. Judge Vermilion County, 1890-1897 (resigned).
Assistant attorney general of the United States, since 1897.