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Hiram C. Compton 1827–1874 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1827

Birth Location: Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 12 May 1874

Death Location: Lawrence, Kentucky, USA

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Spouse(s): Lourinda McGuire

Children(s): Mariah Harper

In 1827, Hiram C. Compton entered the world in Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, USA, born to John Compton And Jane Compton. In 1840, Hiram C. Compton resided in Lawrence, Kentucky, USA. In 1850, Hiram C. Compton resided in Lawrence, Kentucky, USA. Hiram C. Compton married Lourinda Mcguire, and had children including Mariah Louisa Harper. Hiram C. Compton passed away in 1874 in Lawrence, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1827, Hiram C. Compton entered the world in Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, USA, born to John Compton And Jane Compton.
  • In 1840, Hiram C. Compton resided in Lawrence, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1850, Hiram C. Compton resided in Lawrence, Kentucky, USA.
  • Hiram C. Compton married Lourinda Mcguire, and had children including Mariah Louisa Harper.
  • Hiram C. Compton passed away in 1874 in Lawrence, Kentucky, USA.

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Hiram Compton's Ancestors

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Hiram Compton
1827–1874
Birth Place: Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
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Hiram Compton's Descendants

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Hiram (C.) Compton (1827–12 May 1874) m. Lourinda McGuire (1825–)
  1. 1. Mariah (Louisa) Harper 1849–1924 m. John (Solomon) Harper 1841–1904
    1. 1. Mary (Isabella) Harper 1867–1945
    2. 2. Sarah (Frances) Harper 1870–1955
    3. 3. John (Calhoun Breckenridge) Harper 1869–1931
    4. 4. Dora (Florence) Harper 1877–1939
    5. 5. Lourinda (Jane) Harper 1873–1951 m. Hiram (Isiah) Harper 1872–1953
      1. 1. Charles (Lee) Harper 1902–1983
      2. 2. Quella Harper 1898–1900
      3. 3. David (John) Harper 1906–1972
    6. 6. Mathew (Lee) Harper 1880–1900
    7. 7. Benjamin (Franklin) Harper 1884–1968
    8. 8. Lona (Margaret) Harper 1882–1900
    9. 9. Elizabeth Harper 1888–1891
    10. 10. Annie (Liza) Harper 1886–1913
    11. 11. Nancy (E) Harper 1875–1876

Hiram Compton's Timeline

5 Records

1827
1827
Birth of Hiram C. Compton in Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
1840
1840
Age 13
Hiram C. Compton resided here in Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 23
Hiram C. Compton resided here in Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 33
Hiram C. Compton resided here in Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
1874
12 May 1874
Age 47
Death of Hiram C. Compton in Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
Lawrence, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1827
    Event Place: Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: M653_381; Page: 490; Family History Library Film: 803381
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: M432_209; Page: 80A; Image: 444

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: 117; Page: 29; Family History Library Film: 0007829

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: M432_209; Page: 80A; Image: 444

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lawrence, Kentucky; Roll: M653_381; Page: 490; Family History Library Film: 803381

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 May 1874
    Event Place: Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky

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