In 1988, The Centennial History of Hurricane, WV was published to commemorate the town’s 100th anniversary. Since the Centennial History is now out of print, the Breeze is reprinting articles from the book as space allows. This week’s selection will be the 232nd installment of the Centennial History.

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ROBERT NAPOLEAON BONAPARTE THOMPSON, 1813-1879
Submitted by Nancy Edwards Buell

He was born on November 21, 1813 in Augusta County, Virginia. He died on March 24,…