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Carl Demmon Compton 1894–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Dec 1894

Birth Location: Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 19 Jan 1971

Death Location: Canton, Fulton, Illinois, United States

Father: James Compton

Mother: Emily Gowen

Spouse(s): Alta None

Children(s):

In 1894, Carl Demmon Compton entered the world in Kentucky, United States, born to James Henry Compton And Emily Gowen. In 1900, Carl Demmon Compton resided in Magisterial District 1, Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentuc. In 1910, Carl Demmon Compton resided in East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky. Carl Demmon Compton married Alta. Carl Demmon Compton passed away in 1971 in Canton, Fulton, Illinois, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1894, Carl Demmon Compton entered the world in Kentucky, United States, born to James Henry Compton And Emily Gowen.
  • In 1900, Carl Demmon Compton resided in Magisterial District 1, Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentuc.
  • In 1910, Carl Demmon Compton resided in East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky.
  • Carl Demmon Compton married Alta.
  • Carl Demmon Compton passed away in 1971 in Canton, Fulton, Illinois, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Compton
1868–1952
Birth Location: ADAIR COUNTY, KY
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Emily Gowen
1870–1963
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
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Spouses(s)

Alta None
1900–
Birth Location: Illinois
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Children(s)

Carl Compton's Ancestors

Self
Carl Compton
1894–1971
Birth Place: Kentucky, United States
Parents
James Henry Compton
1868–1952
ADAIR COUNTY, KY
Emily Gowen
1870–1963
Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Riley (Borden) Compton
1844–1917
ADAIR COUNTY, KY
Matilda (F) Beasley
1845–1927
Adair, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Compton
1819–1894
Sarah Mills
1818–1864
Ammon Beasley
1800–1878
Malinda Sikes
1825–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Compton
1772–1850
Ailcey Hopper
1771–1850
Benjamin Beasley
1760–1841
Rachell Prather
1772–1851

Carl Compton's Timeline

10 Records

1894
14 Dec 1894
Birth of Carl Demmon Compton in Kentucky, United States
Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 6
Carl Demmon Compton resided here in Magisterial District 1, Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentucky
Magisterial District 1, Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 16
Carl Demmon Compton resided here in East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky
East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 26
Carl Demmon Compton resided here in Deerfield, Lake, Illinois
Deerfield, Lake, Illinois
1930
1930
Age 36
Carl Demmon Compton resided here in Canton, Fulton, Illinois
Canton, Fulton, Illinois
1935
1935
Age 41
Carl Demmon Compton resided here in Canton, Fulton, Illinois
Canton, Fulton, Illinois
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 46
Carl Demmon Compton resided here in Canton, Fulton, Illinois, United States
Canton, Fulton, Illinois, United States
1942
1942
Age 48
Carl Demmon Compton resided here in Canton, Illinois
Canton, Illinois
1951
1951
Age 57
Carl Demmon Compton resided here in Canton, Illinois, USA
Canton, Illinois, USA
1971
19 Jan 1971
Age 77
Death of Carl Demmon Compton in Canton, Fulton, Illinois, United States
Canton, Fulton, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Dec 1894
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Illinois; Microfilm Series: M2097; Microfilm Roll: 53
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Canton, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: T627_805; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 29-13
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 359-40-8786; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: 1963-1964
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Deerfield, Lake, Illinois; Roll: T625_381; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 247; Image: 249
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Canton, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: 514; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 132.0; FHL microfilm: 2340249
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Logan; Roll: 1614208
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: T623_544; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 53; FHL microfilm: 1240544.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: T624_495; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0066; Image: 969; FHL microfilm: 1374508.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 1, Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: T623_544; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 53; FHL microfilm: 1240544.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: T624_495; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0066; Image: 969; FHL microfilm: 1374508.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Deerfield, Lake, Illinois
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Deerfield, Lake, Illinois; Roll: T625_381; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 247; Image: 249

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Canton, Fulton, Illinois
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Canton, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: 514; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 132.0; FHL microfilm: 2340249

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Canton, Fulton, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Canton, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: T627_805; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 29-13

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Canton, Fulton, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Canton, Fulton, Illinois; Roll: T627_805; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 29-13

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Canton, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; State Headquarters: Illinois; Microfilm Series: M2097; Microfilm Roll: 53

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1951
    Event Place: Canton, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Logan, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Logan; Roll: 1614208

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1971
    Event Place: Canton, Fulton, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 359-40-8786; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: 1963-1964
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