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Elmer James Compton 1907–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 05 April 1907

Birth Location: Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA

Death Date: 24 January 1977

Death Location: Eagle Lake, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America

Father: Lewis Compton

Mother: Lillie Compton

Spouse(s): June Compton

Children(s):

In 1907, Elmer James Compton entered the world in Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA, born to Lewis James Compton And Lillie Ott Compton. In 1910, Elmer James Compton resided in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA. In 1920, Elmer James Compton resided in Eagle Lake, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA. Elmer James Compton married June H Compton, and had children including Bev Marquardt, Gary Hewitt, Gordon Lewis Compton, Harlan Compton, Howard Pugh, Jerry Marquardt, Maria Arlette Compton, Mike Gatewood, Nadine Gatewood, Nancy Compton, Sharon Hewitt. Elmer James Compton passed away in 1977 in Eagle Lake, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1907, Elmer James Compton entered the world in Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA, born to Lewis James Compton And Lillie Ott Compton.
  • In 1910, Elmer James Compton resided in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1920, Elmer James Compton resided in Eagle Lake, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA.
  • Elmer James Compton married June H Compton, and had children including Bev Marquardt, Gary Hewitt, Gordon Lewis Compton, Harlan Compton, Howard Pugh, Jerry Marquardt, Maria Arlette Compton, Mike Gatewood, Nadine Gatewood, Nancy Compton, Sharon Hewitt.
  • Elmer James Compton passed away in 1977 in Eagle Lake, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lewis Compton
1880–1964
Birth Location: LeRay, Blue Earth, Minnesota
LC
Lillie Compton
1884–1959
Birth Location: Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
LC

Spouses(s)

June Compton
1920–2009
Birth Location: Watonwan County, Minnesota, United States of America
JC

Children(s)

Elmer Compton's Ancestors

Self
Elmer Compton
1907–1977
Birth Place: Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
Parents
Lewis James Compton
1880–1964
LeRay, Blue Earth, Minnesota
Lillie (Ott) Compton
1884–1959
Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elmer Compton's Timeline

7 Records

1907
05 April 1907
Birth of Elmer James Compton in Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
1910
1910
Age 3
Elmer James Compton resided here in Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
1920
1920
Age 13
Elmer James Compton resided here in Eagle Lake, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
Eagle Lake, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
1930
1930
Age 23
Elmer James Compton resided here in Le Ray, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
Le Ray, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
1935
1935
Age 28
Elmer James Compton resided here in Le Ray, Blue Earth, Minnesota
Le Ray, Blue Earth, Minnesota
1940
1940
Age 33
Elmer James Compton resided here in Le Ray, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
Le Ray, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
1977
24 January 1977
Age 70
Death of Elmer James Compton in Eagle Lake, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
Eagle Lake, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 05 April 1907
    Event Place: Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Minnesota, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 41
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Le Ray, Blue Earth, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01908; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 7-14
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Eagle Lake, Blue Earth, Minnesota; Roll: T625_825; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 7
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Le Ray, Blue Earth, Minnesota; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2340815
    [5] Minnesota Death Index, Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota; Roll: T624_691; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1374704
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mankato, Blue Earth, Minnesota; Roll: T624_691; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1374704

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Eagle Lake, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Eagle Lake, Blue Earth, Minnesota; Roll: T625_825; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 7

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Le Ray, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Le Ray, Blue Earth, Minnesota; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2340815

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Le Ray, Blue Earth, Minnesota
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Le Ray, Blue Earth, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01908; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 7-14

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Le Ray, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Minnesota, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 41
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Le Ray, Blue Earth, Minnesota; Roll: m-t0627-01908; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 7-14

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 January 1977
    Event Place: Eagle Lake, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota Death Index, Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Eagle Lake, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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