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Carey Cowan Compton 1903–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1903

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 11 Dec 1977

Death Location: Benham, Harlan, Kentucky, USA

Father: Melvin Compton

Mother: Mary McConnell

Spouse(s): Irene Aldridge

Children(s): John Compton

In 1903, Carey Cowan Compton entered the world in Virginia, born to Melvin Sevier Compton And Mary Mcconnell. In 1910, Carey Cowan Compton resided in Lipps, Wise, Virginia, USA. In 1920, Carey Cowan Compton resided in Lipps, Wise, Virginia. Carey Cowan Compton married Irene Aldridge, and had children including John Aldridge Compton, Wanda Clayton Compton. Carey Cowan Compton passed away in 1977 in Benham, Harlan, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1903, Carey Cowan Compton entered the world in Virginia, born to Melvin Sevier Compton And Mary Mcconnell.
  • In 1910, Carey Cowan Compton resided in Lipps, Wise, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Carey Cowan Compton resided in Lipps, Wise, Virginia.
  • Carey Cowan Compton married Irene Aldridge, and had children including John Aldridge Compton, Wanda Clayton Compton.
  • Carey Cowan Compton passed away in 1977 in Benham, Harlan, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Melvin Compton
1865–1949
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
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Mary McConnell
1864–1948
Birth Location: Valley Creek, Scott, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Irene Aldridge
1909–2006
Birth Location: Benham, Harlan, Kentucky
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Children(s)

John Compton
1936–2006
Birth Location: Benham, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
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Carey Compton's Ancestors

Self
Carey Compton
1903–1977
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
Melvin Sevier Compton
1865–1949
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Mary McConnell
1864–1948
Valley Creek, Scott, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Robert (Berry) Compton
1837–1912
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Susan Dingus
1839–1921
Scott County, Virginia, USA
William (George) McConnell
1837–1918
Scott County, Virginia
Elizabeth (Ellen) Perry
1835–1891
Russell County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Abraham Compton
1813–1872
Catherine Berry
1815–1874
William Dingus
1805–1883
Mary Green
1807–1883
Henry McConnell
1801–1884
Sarah Kilgore
1806–1879
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Abraham Compton
1772–1856
Lucy Berry
1780–1822
John *
1774–1831
Nancy *
1778–1845
James Jr.
1783–1851
Dulcena Stallard
1781–1842
George Sheriff
1770–1845
Susannah (Snavely)
1775–1855
Hiram Kilgore
1771–1853
Rebecca
1771–1863

Carey Compton's Descendants

1.
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Carey (Cowan) Compton (1903–11 Dec 1977) m. Irene Aldridge (3 Dec 1909–24 Aug 2006)
  1. 1. John (Aldridge) Compton 1936–2006

Carey Compton's Timeline

10 Records

1903
1903
Birth of Carey Cowan Compton in Virginia
Virginia
1910
1910
Age 7
Carey Cowan Compton resided here in Lipps, Wise, Virginia, USA
Lipps, Wise, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 17
Carey Cowan Compton resided here in Lipps, Wise, Virginia
Lipps, Wise, Virginia
1930
26 Feb 1930
Age 27
Carey Cowan Compton resided here in Benham, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Benham, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1931
22 Jan 1931
Age 28
Carey Cowan Compton resided here in Benham, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Benham, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 32
Carey Cowan Compton resided here in Lynch-Benham-Clutts-East Cumberland, Harlan, Kentucky
Lynch-Benham-Clutts-East Cumberland, Harlan, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 37
Carey Cowan Compton resided here in Lynch-Benham-Clutts-East Cumberland, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Lynch-Benham-Clutts-East Cumberland, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 47
Carey Cowan Compton resided here in Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
1961
Abt 1961
Age 58
Carey Cowan Compton resided here in Benham-Lynch, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
Benham-Lynch, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
1977
11 Dec 1977
Age 74
Death of Carey Cowan Compton in Benham, Harlan, Kentucky
Benham, Harlan, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1903
    Event Place: Virginia

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T624_1652; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0150; FHL microfilm: 1375665

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lipps, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T625_1918; Page: 36A; Enumeration District: 174; Image: 774

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1930
    Event Place: Benham, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1931
    Event Place: Benham, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lynch-Benham-Clutts-East Cumberland, Harlan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lynch-Benham-Clutts-East Cumberland, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1314; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 48-28

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Lynch-Benham-Clutts-East Cumberland, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lynch-Benham-Clutts-East Cumberland, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1314; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 48-28

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Harlan, Kentucky; Ro

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1961
    Event Place: Benham-Lynch, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Courier-Journal; Publication Date: 29 Jan 1961; Publication Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA; ,0.03996539,0.1562601,0.26924285&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Harlan County, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Benham, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Kentucky, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 134

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Benn Koon, Harlan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Harlan, Kentucky; Ro

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1977
    Event Place: Benham, Harlan, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 403-05-9871; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] One World Tree (sm)

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Benham, Harlan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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