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Marcus W. Compton 1873–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 APR 1873

Birth Location: Blue Creek, Jefferson Township, Adams County, Ohio, United States

Death Date: 19 SEP 1921

Death Location: Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, United States

Father: Jonathon Compton

Mother: Naomi Addis

Spouse(s): Minerva Herrington

Children(s): Mose Compton

The story of Marcus W. Compton began in 1873 in Blue Creek, Jefferson Township, Adams County, Ohio, United States. Marcus W. Compton married Minerva Herrington, and had children including Mose Harrington Compton. Marcus W. Compton passed away in 1921 in Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Marcus W. Compton began in 1873 in Blue Creek, Jefferson Township, Adams County, Ohio, United States.
  • Marcus W. Compton married Minerva Herrington, and had children including Mose Harrington Compton.
  • Marcus W. Compton passed away in 1921 in Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jonathon Compton
1833–1921
Birth Location: Blue Creek, Jefferson Township, Adams County, Ohio, United States
JC
Naomi Addis
1838–1929
Birth Location: Adams County, Ohio, United States
NA

Spouses(s)

Minerva Herrington
1872–1903
Birth Location: Van Buren, Arkansas, United States
MH

Children(s)

Mose Compton
1894–1958
Birth Location: Rose Bud, White, Arkansas, United States
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Marcus Compton's Ancestors

Self
Marcus Compton
1873–1921
Birth Place: Blue Creek, Jefferson Township, Adams County, Ohio, United States
Parents
Jonathon Henry Compton
1833–1921
Blue Creek, Jefferson Township, Adams County, Ohio, United States
Naomi (Catherine) Addis
1838–1929
Adams County, Ohio, United States
Grandparents
Isaac Addis
1788–1863
Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States
Hester Caraway
1802–1888
Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Addis
1756–1840
Elizabeth Laughed
1760–1832
Henry Caraway
1765–1835
Margaret Smith
1764–1819
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Addis
1725–1791
Elizabeth Taylor
1730–1825
Thomas Sr.
1729–1817
Elizabeth Hollensberry
1746–1803

Marcus Compton's Descendants

1.
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Marcus (W.) Compton (4 APR 1873–19 SEP 1921) m. Minerva Herrington (17 JUL 1872–1903)
  1. 1. Mose (Harrington) Compton 1894–1958 m. Mary (Ethel) Blasingame 1900–1984
    1. 1. Evelyn Compton 1923–

Marcus Compton's Timeline

2 Records

1873
4 APR 1873
Birth of Marcus W. Compton in Blue Creek, Jefferson Township, Adams County, Ohio, United States
Blue Creek, Jefferson Township, Adams County, Ohio, United States
1921
19 SEP 1921
Age 48
Death of Marcus W. Compton in Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, United States
Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 APR 1873
    Event Place: Blue Creek, Jefferson Township, Adams County, Ohio, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 SEP 1921
    Event Place: Clarksville, Red River County, Texas, United States
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