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Melinda C Compton 1848–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Dec 1848

Birth Location: Hurricane, Pike, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 9 Aug 1930

Death Location: Hurricane Creek, Pike, Kentucky, United States

Father: Leander Compton

Mother: Alcie Damron

Spouse(s): John Damron

Children(s): Alcie Witten, Lewis Damron, Pheba Damron, Spurlock Damron, Lee Damron, Christian Damron, Sarah Damron

The story of Melinda C Compton began in 1848 in Hurricane, Pike, Kentucky, United States. In 1880, Melinda C Compton resided in Forks of Sandy River, Pike, Kentucky, United State. In 1910, Melinda C Compton resided in Pike, Pike, Kentucky. Melinda C Compton married John Damron, and had children including Alcie Dollie Damron Witten, Christian Damron, Lee Damron, Lewis Peter Damron, Pheba Damron, Sarah G Damron, Spurlock Damron. Melinda C Compton passed away in 1930 in Hurricane Creek, Pike, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Melinda C Compton began in 1848 in Hurricane, Pike, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1880, Melinda C Compton resided in Forks of Sandy River, Pike, Kentucky, United State.
  • In 1910, Melinda C Compton resided in Pike, Pike, Kentucky.
  • Melinda C Compton married John Damron, and had children including Alcie Dollie Damron Witten, Christian Damron, Lee Damron, Lewis Peter Damron, Pheba Damron, Sarah G Damron, Spurlock Damron.
  • Melinda C Compton passed away in 1930 in Hurricane Creek, Pike, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Melinda Compton's Ancestors

Self
Melinda Compton
1848–1930
Birth Place: Hurricane, Pike, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Leander or Lee Compton
1817–1898
Tazwell, Virginia, United States
Alcie Damron
1822–1900
Pike, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
John (Jack Compton) III
1794–1898
Tazewell, Wetzel, Virginia, United States
Rebecca (Polly) Wallace
1790–1840
Bluestone, Tazewell, Virginia, United States
James Damron
1795–1879
Virginia, United States
Nancy Bashman
1803–1823
Great-Grandparents
John Jr.
1752–1828
Eleanor McGuire
1760–1834
James Wallace
1783–1851
Catherine Newman
1788–1881
Moses Damron
1768–1828
Sarah Adkins
1775–1857
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr.
1726–1807
Rebecca Wallace
1728–1829
John McGuire
1730–1782
Nancy Burns
1739–1805
Robert War
1744–1812
Esther BOYD
1750–1824
Leavy Senior
1740–1798
Mary Brown
1738–1835
Moses Dameron
1735–1813
Agatha Dameron
1737–1787
Nathaniel Adkins
1750–1823
Mary Indian)
1756–1820

Melinda Compton's Descendants

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Melinda (C) Compton (31 Dec 1848–9 Aug 1930) m. John Damron (5 Jul 1837–22 oct 1912)
  1. 1. Alcie ("Dollie" Damron) Witten 1877–1952 m. Marcus (Lindsey) hunt 1876–1913 m. Wm (J) Witten 1852–1923
    1. 1. Winfred (Lee "Doc ") Hunt 1897–1989 m. Lona ("Lonie" Belle) Brown-Hunt 1905–1938 m. Vessie (Mae) Keathley 1917–1990
      1. 1. Dollie (Arminda) Hunt 1923–2003
      2. 2. Linzie (L) Hunt 1930–2016
      3. 3. Mattie (Margaret) Hunt-Carter 1921–2010
      4. 4. Clinton (Louis) Hunt 1946–2022
      5. 5. Henry (Roy) Hunt 1943–1980
      6. 6. Peggy Hunt-Maynard 1944–2007
      7. 7. Mollie (Mae) Hunt 1927–1996 m. Chester (J) Phillips 1924–2016
      8. 8. John (Dee) Hunt 1936–2018
      9. 9. Cleadis Riley 1936–1990
    2. 2. Velma (H) Greenslait 1910–1996
    3. 3. Ballard Hunt 1903–1992
    4. 4. Cora Hunt 1907–1959
    5. 5. John (D) Hunt 1899–1990
    6. 6. Nora hunt 1901–1992
    7. 7. Katie (Vergie) Hunt 1912–1912
  2. 2. Lewis (Peter) Damron 1869–1938
    1. 1. Kenova (Thelma) Damron 1896–1965 m. Elmer Bowman 1879–1911 m. Joe (E.) James 1879–1911
    2. 2. Wayne (Charles) Damron 1898–1969
    3. 3. Ora (Beatrice) Damron 1901–1988
    4. 4. Ernest (Joy) Damron 1903–1904
    5. 5. Ellis (Valentine) Damron 1905–1975
    6. 6. Earl (Lovell) Damron 1908–1983
    7. 7. Ezra (Emanuel) Damron 1910–1981
    8. 8. Herbert (Ray) Damron 1915–1933
  3. 3. Pheba Damron 1871–
  4. 4. Spurlock Damron 1873–
  5. 5. Lee Damron 1874–
  6. 6. Christian Damron 1876–
  7. 7. Sarah (G.) Damron 1879–

Melinda Compton's Timeline

4 Records

1848
31 Dec 1848
Birth of Melinda C Compton in Hurricane, Pike, Kentucky, United States
Hurricane, Pike, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 32
Melinda C Compton resided here in Forks of Sandy River, Pike, Kentucky, United States
Forks of Sandy River, Pike, Kentucky, United States
1910
1910
Age 62
Melinda C Compton resided here in Pike, Pike, Kentucky
Pike, Pike, Kentucky
1930
9 Aug 1930
Age 82
Death of Melinda C Compton in Hurricane Creek, Pike, Kentucky, United States
Hurricane Creek, Pike, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Dec 1848
    Event Place: Hurricane, Pike, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Forks of Sandy River, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 439; Family History Film: 1254439; Page: 595B; Enumeration District: 095; Image: .
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pike, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Forks of Sandy River, Pike, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Forks of Sandy River, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 439; Family History Film: 1254439; Page: 595B; Enumeration District: 095; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pike, Pike, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pike, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Aug 1930
    Event Place: Hurricane Creek, Pike, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index

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