YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Grady Compton 1919–1994 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 June 1919

Birth Location: Kilgore, Gregg, Texas, USA

Death Date: 28 July 1994

Death Location: Canton, Van Zandt County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Norman Sr.

Mother: Mable Mcgregor

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

Grady Compton was born in 1919 in Kilgore, Gregg, Texas, USA, the child of Norman Eldridge Compton Sr And Mable Mcgregor. In 1920, Grady Compton resided in Justice Precinct 1, Cass, Texas, USA. In 1930, Grady Compton resided in Precinct 8, Van Zandt, Texas, USA. Grady Compton passed away in 1994 in Canton, Van Zandt County, Texas, United States of America.

Find more search results for Grady Compton
GC

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

  • Grady Compton was born in 1919 in Kilgore, Gregg, Texas, USA, the child of Norman Eldridge Compton Sr And Mable Mcgregor.
  • In 1920, Grady Compton resided in Justice Precinct 1, Cass, Texas, USA.
  • In 1930, Grady Compton resided in Precinct 8, Van Zandt, Texas, USA.
  • Grady Compton passed away in 1994 in Canton, Van Zandt County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Norman Sr.
1881–1965
Birth Location: Troy, Bell, Texas, United States
NS
Mable Mcgregor
1893–1993
Birth Location: Big Sandy, Upshur, Texas, USA
MM

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Grady Compton's Ancestors

Self
Grady Compton
1919–1994
Birth Place: Kilgore, Gregg, Texas, USA
Parents
Norman Eldridge Compton Sr.
1881–1965
Troy, Bell, Texas, United States
Mable Mcgregor
1893–1993
Big Sandy, Upshur, Texas, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Compton
1834–1901
Sumpter, So. Carolina
America (( Victoria)) Smith
1843–1926
Pickens, Alabama, United States
A. J.
1856–1949
Springburn, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Lavonia Kilpatrick
1868–1906
Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Compton
1805–1850
Pvt. Smith
1803–1894
Duncan McGregor
1830–1902
Agnes Rennie
1829–1903
Frances Kilpatrick
1820–1903
Susannah Richbourg
1832–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas War
1760–1835
Nancy Haynesworth
1762–1820
John Smith
1754–1841
Duncan McGregor
1790–1867
JANET ROBB
1789–1863

Grady Compton's Timeline

8 Records

1919
18 June 1919
Birth of Grady Compton in Kilgore, Gregg, Texas, USA
Kilgore, Gregg, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 1
Grady Compton resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Cass, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Cass, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 11
Grady Compton resided here in Precinct 8, Van Zandt, Texas, USA
Precinct 8, Van Zandt, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 16
Grady Compton resided here in Rural, Van Zandt, Texas
Rural, Van Zandt, Texas
1940
1940
Age 21
Grady Compton resided here in Grand Saline, Van Zandt, Texas, USA
Grand Saline, Van Zandt, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 31
Grady Compton resided here in Van Zandt, Texas, USA
Van Zandt, Texas, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 32
Grady Compton resided here in Texas
Texas
1994
28 July 1994
Age 75
Death of Grady Compton in Myrtle Springs, Van Zandt, Texas, USA
Myrtle Springs, Van Zandt, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 June 1919
    Event Place: Kilgore, Gregg, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Cass, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 8, Van Zandt, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Van Zandt, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Grand Saline, Van Zandt, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Van Zandt, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Myrtle Sprinp
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wills Point, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 July 1994
    Event Place: Myrtle Springs, Van Zandt, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Canton, Van Zandt County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Grady Compton

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