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John Compton 1726–1797 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Feb 1726

Birth Location: Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 16 Jan 1797

Death Location: Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Father: John Compton

Mother: Mary Martin

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Hill, Elizabeth HILL

Children(s): Levi Compton, Elijah Compton

In 1726, John Compton entered the world in Fairfax, Virginia, United States, born to John Compton And Mary Martin. In 1790, John Compton resided in Montgomery, Maryland, United States. John Compton married Elizabeth Hill, and had children including Elijah Compton, Levi Compton. John Compton passed away in 1797 in Fairfax, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1726, John Compton entered the world in Fairfax, Virginia, United States, born to John Compton And Mary Martin.
  • In 1790, John Compton resided in Montgomery, Maryland, United States.
  • John Compton married Elizabeth Hill, and had children including Elijah Compton, Levi Compton.
  • John Compton passed away in 1797 in Fairfax, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Compton
1700–1739
Birth Location: Fairfax, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
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Mary Martin
1691–1733
Birth Location: Middlesex, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
MM

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Hill
1746–
Birth Location: Maryland, United States
EH
Elizabeth HILL
1730–
Birth Location: Fairfax, Virginia, United States
EH

Children(s)

Levi Compton
1766–1844
Birth Location: Fairfax, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
LC
Elijah Compton
1760–1820
Birth Location: Fairfax, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
EC

John Compton's Ancestors

Self
John Compton
1726–1797
Birth Place: Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Parents
John Compton
1700–1739
Fairfax, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Mary Martin
1691–1733
Middlesex, Middlesex, New Jersey, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Compton's Descendants

1.
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John Compton (1 Feb 1726–16 Jan 1797) m. Elizabeth Hill (1746–) m. Elizabeth HILL (1730–)
  1. 1. Levi Compton 1766–1844 m. Rosanna Phinesse 1770–1830
    1. 1. Joseph (Allen) Compton 1807–1881 m. Mary (Phoebe) Gard 1811–1847 m. Elizabeth Heniken 1798–1880
      1. 1. Mary (Phoebe) Compton 1835–1923 m. John Heniken –1864 m. John (Preston) Kimbrell 1822–1901
        1. 1. John Hemken 1861–1936
        2. 2. Gwin Hemken 1864–
        3. 3. Joseph Hemken 1868–1928
        4. 4. Fredric Hemken 1869–
        5. 5. James (P.) Kimbrell 1864–1864
        6. 6. Caroline Hemken 1874–
        7. 7. Mary (Ellen) Kimbrel 1853–1922
        8. 8. Jennie Fisher 1855–
        9. 9. Fredrick (Sherman) Kimbrell 1869–1942
        10. 10. Elizabeth Kimbrell 1857–1928
        11. 11. Verlinda (Jane) Kimbrell 1855–1941
        12. 12. Frank Kimbrell 1859–1884
        13. 13. Thomas Kimbrell 1861–
        14. 14. Joshaway ('Joshua') Kimbrell 1868–1941 m. Sarah (Caroline "Carrie") Wade 1865–1942
      2. 2. Permelia Compton 1848–1910
      3. 3. Quinn Compton 1849–1926
      4. 4. Phineas (Francis Finn) Compton 1858–1901
      5. 5. Phineas (Francis Finn) Compton 1858–1901
      6. 6. Levi (Gard) Compton 1830–1880
      7. 7. Levi (Gard) Compton 1833–1895
      8. 8. Noah Compton 1834–1880
      9. 9. Joseph (P.) Compton 1858–
      10. 10. James (P) Compton 1831–
      11. 11. Thomas Compton 1838–
    2. 2. John Compton 1791–1851
    3. 3. Elijah Compton 1794–1857
    4. 4. Mary Compton 1796–1831
    5. 5. Elizabeth Compton 1797–1831
    6. 6. James Compton 1799–
    7. 7. Levi Compton 1802–1823
    8. 8. Margaret Compton 1804–1893
    9. 9. Samuel Compton 1804–1881
    10. 10. Eli Compton 1804–1887
    11. 11. Mary (Elizabeth) Betsey –1831
  2. 2. Elijah Compton 1760–1820

John Compton's Timeline

4 Records

1726
1 Feb 1726
Birth of John Compton in Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
1790
1790
Age 64
John Compton resided here in Montgomery, Maryland, United States
Montgomery, Maryland, United States
1797
16 Jan 1797
Age 71
Death of John Compton in Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
1800
1800
Age 74
John Compton resided here in Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1726
    Event Place: Fairfax, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 3652.024; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Montgomery, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Montgomery, Maryland; Series: M637; Roll: 3; Page: 54; Image: 406; Family History Library Film: 0568143

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: 9; Page: 19; Image: 19; Family History Library Film: 193662

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: MD, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1797
    Event Place: Fairfax, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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