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Martin Van Buren Compton 1837–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 March 1837

Birth Location: Wabash County, IL, United States

Death Date: Before 1920

Death Location: Not on the 1920 Census

Father: John Compton

Mother: Drucilla Shelby

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Children(s):

In 1837, Martin Van Buren Compton entered the world in Wabash County, IL, United States, born to John Compton And Drucilla Shelby. Martin Van Buren Compton passed away in 1920 in Not on the 1920 Census.

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Biography

  • In 1837, Martin Van Buren Compton entered the world in Wabash County, IL, United States, born to John Compton And Drucilla Shelby.
  • Martin Van Buren Compton passed away in 1920 in Not on the 1920 Census.

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Martin Compton's Ancestors

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Martin Compton
1837–1920
Birth Place: Wabash County, IL, United States
Parents
John Compton
1791–1851
Berkley County, Virginia, USA
Drucilla Shelby
1804–1876
Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Levi Compton
1766–1844
Fairfax County, Virginia
Rosanna Finnacy
1770–1813
St. Mary's County, Maryland
Great-Grandparents
John Compton
1726–1797
Elizabeth Hill
1724–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martin Compton's Timeline

2 Records

1837
23 March 1837
Birth of Martin Van Buren Compton in Wabash County, IL, United States
Wabash County, IL, United States
1920
Before 1920
Age 83
Death of Martin Van Buren Compton in Not on the 1920 Census
Not on the 1920 Census

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 March 1837
    Event Place: Wabash County, IL, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Before 1920
    Event Place: Not on the 1920 Census

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