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Ambrose Compton 1727–1778 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1727

Birth Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 31 Mar 1778

Death Location: Virginia, United States

Father: John Compton

Mother: Rachel Burton

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Mundy

Children(s): William Compton, Vincent Compton, Benjamin Compton, Tamson Compton, Caleb Compton, Jane Compton, Levi Compton, Jeremiah Compton, Elizabeth Compton, Meredith Compton, Meredith Compton, Elizabeth Compton, Reuben Compton, Zachariah Compton, Joel Compton, Archibald Compton, Joshua Compton, Richard Compton, Micajah Compton, John Compton, Reuben Compton

In 1727, Ambrose Compton entered the world in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States, born to John Compton And Rachel Burton. Ambrose Compton married Elizabeth Mundy, and had children including Archibald Compton, Benjamin Compton, Caleb Compton, Elizabeth Betsy Compton, Elizabeth Compton, Jane Jennie Compton, Jeremiah Compton, Joel Compton, John Compton, Joshua Compton, Levi Compton, Meredith Compton, Micajah Compton, Reuben Compton, Richard Compton, Tamson Compton, Vincent Compton, William Compton, Zachariah Compton. Ambrose Compton passed away in 1778 in Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1727, Ambrose Compton entered the world in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States, born to John Compton And Rachel Burton.
  • Ambrose Compton married Elizabeth Mundy, and had children including Archibald Compton, Benjamin Compton, Caleb Compton, Elizabeth Betsy Compton, Elizabeth Compton, Jane Jennie Compton, Jeremiah Compton, Joel Compton, John Compton, Joshua Compton, Levi Compton, Meredith Compton, Micajah Compton, Reuben Compton, Richard Compton, Tamson Compton, Vincent Compton, William Compton, Zachariah Compton.
  • Ambrose Compton passed away in 1778 in Virginia, United States.

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Ambrose Compton's Ancestors

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Ambrose Compton
1727–1778
Birth Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Parents
John Compton
1695–1771
Charles, Maryland, USA
Rachel Burton
1697–1754
Amelia, Virginia, USA
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Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ambrose Compton's Descendants

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Ambrose Compton (1727–31 Mar 1778) m. Elizabeth Mundy (1720–1786)
  1. 1. William Compton 1756–1831 m. Susan Bayless 1775–1821
    1. 1. Allen COMPTON 1809–1854 m. Mary Bettice 1814–1887
      1. 1. William (Franklin) Compton 1834–1842
      2. 2. Mary Compton 1836–1836
      3. 3. James (Robert) Compton 1836–1914
      4. 4. Sarah (Ann) Compton 1838–1867
      5. 5. Elizabeth (Harriet) Compton 1840–1912
      6. 6. John (Allen) Compton 1843–1912
      7. 7. Henry (Little) Compton 1848–1848
      8. 8. Emma (Jane COMPTON OR) CUMPTON 1845–1914 m. Jesse (Allan) HUNTSMAN 1836–1914
    2. 2. Jane Compton 1804–1841
    3. 3. Chaney Compton 1805–
    4. 4. Robert Compton 1818–1865
    5. 5. Elizabeth Compton 1807–
    6. 6. Vincent Compton 1811–1871
    7. 7. William (C) Compton 1813–
  2. 2. Vincent Compton 1760–1814
  3. 3. Benjamin Compton 1754–
  4. 4. Tamson Compton 1762–
  5. 5. Caleb Compton 1753–1830
  6. 6. Jane (Jennie) Compton 1764–1786
  7. 7. Levi Compton 1761–1825
  8. 8. Jeremiah Compton 1764–1786
  9. 9. Elizabeth Compton 1755–1786
  10. 10. Meredith Compton 1754–1820
  11. 11. Meredith Compton 1770–
  12. 12. Elizabeth (Betsy) Compton 1766–
  13. 13. Reuben Compton 1762–1786
  14. 14. Zachariah Compton 1775–1850
  15. 15. Joel Compton 1758–1817
  16. 16. Archibald Compton 1760–1826
  17. 17. Joshua Compton 1757–1786
  18. 18. Richard Compton 1761–
  19. 19. Micajah Compton 1759–1786
  20. 20. John Compton 1758–1760
  21. 21. Reuben Compton 1752–1830

Ambrose Compton's Timeline

2 Records

1727
1727
Birth of Ambrose Compton in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
1778
31 Mar 1778
Age 51
Death of Ambrose Compton in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1727
    Event Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1778
    Event Place: Virginia, United States

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