Ruth Thompson

Ruth Thompson
Ruth Thompson, Pocket Congressional Directory, 83rd Congress
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 9th district
In office January 3, 1951 – January 3, 1957
Preceded by	Albert J. Engel
Succeeded by	Robert P. Griffin
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office 1939–1941
Personal details
Born	(1887-09-15)September 15, 1887 Whitehall, Michigan
Died	April 5, 1970(1970-04-05) (aged 82) Allegan County, Michigan
Political party	Republican Party
Alma mater	Muskegon Business College
Occupation	Attorney

Ruth Thompson (September 15, 1887 – April 5, 1970) was a Republican^[1] politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. A lawyer by profession, she served three terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1951 to 1957.