YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Donald Wayne Compton 1939–2020 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 May 1939

Birth Location: Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 21 Jan 2020

Death Location: Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA

Father: Erwin Compton

Mother: Edith Eggers

Spouse(s): Cynthia Eidson

Children(s):

Donald Wayne Compton was born in 1939 in Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA, the child of Erwin Ray Compton And Edith Eggers. In 1940, Donald Wayne Compton resided in Sand Lick Mag District, Sand Lick, Dickenson, Virg. In 1950, Donald Wayne Compton resided in Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA. Donald Wayne Compton married Cynthia Suzanne Eidson. Donald Wayne Compton passed away in 2020 in Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA.

Find more search results for Donald Compton
DC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Donald Wayne Compton was born in 1939 in Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA, the child of Erwin Ray Compton And Edith Eggers.
  • In 1940, Donald Wayne Compton resided in Sand Lick Mag District, Sand Lick, Dickenson, Virg.
  • In 1950, Donald Wayne Compton resided in Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA.
  • Donald Wayne Compton married Cynthia Suzanne Eidson.
  • Donald Wayne Compton passed away in 2020 in Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Donald Compton's Ancestors

Self
Donald Compton
1939–2020
Birth Place: Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA
Parents
Erwin Ray Compton
1916–2009
Virginia, USA
Edith Eggers
1919–2001
Watauga County, North Carolina
Grandparents
Irvin (Emerson) Compton
1890–1970
Gate City, Scott, Virginia, USA
Monies (Emby) Akey
1893–1982
Smith County, Tennessee, USA
Willian (C) Eggers
1891–1977
North Carolina, North Carolina
Emma (Elizabeth) Miller
1889–1966
Watauga County, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
William Compton
1861–1935
Eliza Compton
1857–1942
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Compton
1837–1912
Susan Dingus
1839–1921
Melvina
1829–1913

Donald Compton's Timeline

5 Records

1939
31 May 1939
Birth of Donald Wayne Compton in Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA
Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 1
Donald Wayne Compton resided here in Sand Lick Mag District, Sand Lick, Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Sand Lick Mag District, Sand Lick, Dickenson, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 11
Donald Wayne Compton resided here in Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA
Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA
1959
8 Nov 1959
Age 20
Donald Wayne Compton resided here in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA
Kingsport, Tennessee, USA
2020
21 Jan 2020
Age 81
Death of Donald Wayne Compton
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 May 1939
    Event Place: Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Sand Lick Mag District, Sand Lick, Dickenson, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sand Lick, Dickenson, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04257; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 26-10

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Abingdon, Washington, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Abingdon, Washington, Virginia; Roll: 3947; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 96-7

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 8 Nov 1959
    Event Place: Kingsport, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Kingsport Times-News; Publication Date: 8 Nov 1959; Publication Place: Kingsport, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jan 2020
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE