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Lydia Compton 1815–1908 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1815

Birth Location: Berlin, Somerset County, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 22 Feb 1908

Death Location: Selbysport, Allegany, MD

Father: Robert Compton

Mother: Lydia Brown

Spouse(s): George Matthews

Children(s): Ellen Matthews, Jane Matthews, Simon Matthews, Abel Matthews, Loyd Matthews, Ann Matthews, Martha Matthews, James Matthews, Asa Matthews, Winfield Matthews, John Matthews, Amanda Matthews, Fielding Matthews

In 1815, Lydia Compton entered the world in Berlin, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, born to Robert Compton And Lydia Brown. In 1870, Lydia Compton resided in District 2, Allegany, Maryland, USA. In 1880, Lydia Compton resided in Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland, USA. Lydia Compton married George Matthews, and had children including Abel Matthews, Amanda Matthews, Ann M Matthews, Asa Matthews, Ellen Matthews, Fielding Shepherd Matthews, James Polk Matthews, Jane Matthews, John Matthews, Loyd Matthews, Martha Matthews, Simon Matthews, Winfield Scott Matthews. Lydia Compton passed away in 1908 in Selbysport, Allegany, MD.

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Biography

  • In 1815, Lydia Compton entered the world in Berlin, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, born to Robert Compton And Lydia Brown.
  • In 1870, Lydia Compton resided in District 2, Allegany, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1880, Lydia Compton resided in Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland, USA.
  • Lydia Compton married George Matthews, and had children including Abel Matthews, Amanda Matthews, Ann M Matthews, Asa Matthews, Ellen Matthews, Fielding Shepherd Matthews, James Polk Matthews, Jane Matthews, John Matthews, Loyd Matthews, Martha Matthews, Simon Matthews, Winfield Scott Matthews.
  • Lydia Compton passed away in 1908 in Selbysport, Allegany, MD.

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Spouses(s)

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Lydia Compton's Ancestors

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Lydia Compton
1815–1908
Birth Place: Berlin, Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Parents
Robert Compton
1764–1856
New Jersey, USA
Lydia Brown
1783–1847
New Jersey, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lydia Compton's Descendants

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Lydia Compton (abt 1815–22 Feb 1908) m. George Matthews (1 Jun 1803–16 Jul 1890)
  1. 1. Ellen Matthews 1844–1939 m. Tunison Glotfelty 1841–1919
    1. 1. Mildred Glotfelty 1882–1977 m. August (J) Mittelstaedt 1885–1948
      1. 1. Ruby (Marguerite) Mittelstaedt 1910–2004
    2. 2. Margaret Glotfelty 1887–
  2. 2. Jane Matthews 1855–1941 m. Ulysses (S.) Frazee 1850–1932
  3. 3. Simon Matthews 1834–1878 m. Elizabeth (Ann) Totten 1841–1924
    1. 1. Asa (Totten) Matthews 1875–1957 m. Mary (Eleanor) Hoye 1884–
  4. 4. Abel Matthews 1839–1845
  5. 5. Loyd Matthews 1836–1854
  6. 6. Ann (M.) Matthews 1841–1923
    1. 1. George (M.) Rathmell –1944
    2. 2. Albert (Ross) Rathmell 1866–1935
    3. 3. Harvey (Compton) Rathmell 1870–1926
  7. 7. Martha Matthews 1842–1923
  8. 8. James (Polk) Matthews 1846–1917
    1. 1. Frank Matthews –1939
  9. 9. Asa Matthews 1847–1933 m. Sallie Harshberger 1855–
  10. 10. Winfield (Scott) Matthews 1850–1926 m. Mary (Jane) Seifert 1852–1929
    1. 1. Lloyd (Ross) Matthews 1879–1905
    2. 2. Alma (A.) Matthews 1878–1930 m. Henry (C.) Miller 1878–
      1. 1. Oscar (William) Miller 1912–
    3. 3. Charles (H.) Matthews 1876–1877
    4. 4. George (Oscar) Matthews 1882–1948
  11. 11. John Matthews 1851–1928 m. Sarah (Josephine) Myers 1857–1942
    1. 1. Ada (Alice) Matthews 1877–1925 m. William (Earl) Davis 1882–1954
      1. 1. Luella Davis 1905–2001
    2. 2. "Judge" (Ross Stanley) Matthews 1878–1967 m. Margaret Allen 1883–1951
      1. 1. Helen (Elaine) Matthews 1912–1979 m. Lloyd (Kenneth) McWhirter 1911–1976
        1. 1. Richard (Alan) McWhirter 1932–1982
    3. 3. Lydia (Florence) Matthews 1885–1967
      1. 1. John (Merle) Shirer 1911–1990
  12. 12. Amanda Matthews 1854–1854
  13. 13. Fielding (Shepherd) Matthews 1833–1907
    1. 1. Ellen (Amanda) Matthews 1858–1919 m. Thomas (Adam) Pennell 1842–1914
      1. 1. Fielding (Edward) Pennell 1883–1946
      2. 2. Earl (E.) Pennell 1885–1940
      3. 3. Ethel (Jane) Pennell 1885–1951 m. Warren (M.) McCormick 1882–1967
        1. 1. Mildred (R.) McCormick 1908–1989 m. Frank (R. Braden) Jr. 1909–2014
      4. 4. Merrial (Mae) Pennell 1887–1970
      5. 5. Thomas (Addison) Pennell 1889–1979
      6. 6. Howard (E.) Pennell 1896–1896
      7. 7. Hester (Ellen) Pennell 1899–1973

Lydia Compton's Timeline

4 Records

1815
abt 1815
Birth of Lydia Compton in Berlin, Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Berlin, Somerset County, Pennsylvania
1870
1870
Age 55
Lydia Compton resided here in District 2, Allegany, Maryland, USA
District 2, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1880
1880
Age 65
Lydia Compton resided here in Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland, USA
Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland, USA
1908
22 Feb 1908
Age 93
Death of Lydia Compton in Selbysport, Allegany, MD
Selbysport, Allegany, MD

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1815
    Event Place: Berlin, Somerset County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 112501-115500
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 005501-008500
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland; Roll: 509; Family History Film: 1254509; Page: 284D; Enumeration District: 095; Image: 0581
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M593_566; Page: 23B; Family History Library Film: 552065

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 2, Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M593_566; Page: 23B; Family History Library Film: 552065

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland; Roll: 509; Family History Film: 1254509; Page: 284D; Enumeration District: 095; Image: 0581

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1908
    Event Place: Selbysport, Allegany, MD

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