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Orville E Compton 1929–2012 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Aug 1929

Birth Location: Eminence Township, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 25 Mar 2012

Death Location: Atlanta, Logan, Illinois

Father: Claude Compton

Mother: Rena Wetherholt

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In 1929, Orville E Compton entered the world in Eminence Township, Illinois, USA, born to Claude Vivian Compton And Rena Wetherholt. In 1930, Orville E Compton resided in Eminence, Logan, Illinois. In 1935, Orville E Compton resided in Rural, Logan, Illinois. Orville E Compton married Joyce Johnson, and had children including Peggy Compton, Susan Compton. Orville E Compton passed away in 2012 in Atlanta, Logan, Illinois.

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Biography

  • In 1929, Orville E Compton entered the world in Eminence Township, Illinois, USA, born to Claude Vivian Compton And Rena Wetherholt.
  • In 1930, Orville E Compton resided in Eminence, Logan, Illinois.
  • In 1935, Orville E Compton resided in Rural, Logan, Illinois.
  • Orville E Compton married Joyce Johnson, and had children including Peggy Compton, Susan Compton.
  • Orville E Compton passed away in 2012 in Atlanta, Logan, Illinois.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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Orville Compton's Ancestors

Self
Orville Compton
1929–2012
Birth Place: Eminence Township, Illinois, USA
Parents
Claude Vivian Compton
1892–1975
Kentucky, United States
Rena Wetherholt
1902–1978
Illinois
Grandparents
James (Henry) Compton
1868–1952
ADAIR COUNTY, KY
Emily Gowen
1870–1963
Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
Riley Compton
1844–1917
Matilda Beasley
1845–1927
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Compton
1819–1894
Sarah Mills
1818–1864
Ammon Beasley
1800–1878
Malinda Sikes
1825–1900

Orville Compton's Timeline

5 Records

1929
12 Aug 1929
Birth of Orville E Compton in Eminence Township, Illinois, USA
Eminence Township, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 1
Orville E Compton resided here in Eminence, Logan, Illinois
Eminence, Logan, Illinois
1935
1935
Age 6
Orville E Compton resided here in Rural, Logan, Illinois
Rural, Logan, Illinois
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 11
Orville E Compton resided here in Atlanta, Logan, Illinois, United States
Atlanta, Logan, Illinois, United States
2012
25 Mar 2012
Age 83
Death of Orville E Compton in Atlanta, Logan, Illinois
Atlanta, Logan, Illinois

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1929
    Event Place: Eminence Township, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Atlanta, Logan, Illinois; Roll: T627_838; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 54-3
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Eminence, Logan, Illinois; Roll: 534; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 24; Image: 990.0; FHL microfilm: 2340269
    [5] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 27 Mar 2012; Publication Place: Lincoln, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Eminence, Logan, Illinois
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Eminence, Logan, Illinois; Roll: 534; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 24; Image: 990.0; FHL microfilm: 2340269

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Logan, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Atlanta, Logan, Illinois; Roll: T627_838; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 54-3

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Atlanta, Logan, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Atlanta, Logan, Illinois; Roll: T627_838; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 54-3

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Atlanta, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 27 Mar 2012; Publication Place: Lincoln, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Mar 2012
    Event Place: Atlanta, Logan, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 27 Mar 2012; Publication Place: Lincoln, Illinois, USA

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