YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Leah Compton 1847–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1847

Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 17 Jan 1917

Death Location: Sandlick Dist, Sand Lick, Dickenson, Virginia, USA

Father: Richard Sr

Mother: Martha Ferrell

Spouse(s): Jacob Fuller

Children(s): James Fuller

In 1847, Leah Compton entered the world in Russell County, Virginia, USA, born to Richard Jerril Compton Sr And Martha Mattie Callie Ferrell. In 1860, Leah Compton resided in Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia, USA. Leah Compton married Jacob S Fuller, and had children including James Harvey Fuller. Leah Compton passed away in 1917 in Sandlick Dist, Sand Lick, Dickenson, Virginia, USA.

Find more search results for Leah Compton
LC

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:
B
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

  • In 1847, Leah Compton entered the world in Russell County, Virginia, USA, born to Richard Jerril Compton Sr And Martha Mattie Callie Ferrell.
  • In 1860, Leah Compton resided in Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia, USA.
  • Leah Compton married Jacob S Fuller, and had children including James Harvey Fuller.
  • Leah Compton passed away in 1917 in Sandlick Dist, Sand Lick, Dickenson, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Leah Compton's Ancestors

Self
Leah Compton
1847–1917
Birth Place: Russell County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Richard Jerril Compton Sr
1813–1862
Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA
Martha ('Mattie' Callie) Ferrell
1818–1869
Russell, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
David (Orley) Compton
1786–1865
Caswell County, North Carolina, United States of America
Polley (D Settle) (Elmore)
1789–1860
North Carolina, United States
William (C) Ferrell
1774–1842
Russell, Virginia, USA
Jane Jackson
1778–1850
Culpeper, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Leah Compton's Descendants

1.
LC
Leah Compton (1847–17 Jan 1917) m. Jacob (S.) Fuller (31 Dec 1846–1911)
  1. 1. James (Harvey) Fuller 1871–1948 m. Rachel Taylor 1865–1947
    1. 1. William (Rufus Fuller) Sr 1897–1985 m. Orpha Church 1901–1985
      1. 1. Kenneth fuller 1935–2010 m. Patty (L) Johnson 1942–2009

Leah Compton's Timeline

3 Records

1847
1847
Birth of Leah Compton in Russell County, Virginia, USA
Russell County, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 13
Leah Compton resided here in Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
1917
17 Jan 1917
Age 70
Death of Leah Compton in Sandlick Dist, Sand Lick, Dickenson, Virginia, USA
Sandlick Dist, Sand Lick, Dickenson, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1847
    Event Place: Russell County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Buchanan, Virginia; Roll: M653_1337; Page: 790; Family History Library Film: 8053

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Buchanan, Virginia; Roll: M653_1337; Page: 790; Family History Library Film: 8053

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jan 1917
    Event Place: Sandlick Dist, Sand Lick, Dickenson, Virginia, USA

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