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Riley Borden Compton 1844–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 03 JUN 1844

Birth Location: ADAIR COUNTY, KY

Death Date: 7 Sep 1917

Death Location: Edmonton, Metcalfe County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: James Compton

Mother: Sarah Mills

Spouse(s): Matilda Beasley

Children(s): James Compton, Kitty Compton, Warren Compton, Wiley Compton, Sally Compton, Willis Compton, Clem Compton, Patsy Compton, Flora Compton, Ivan Compton, William Compton

In 1844, Riley Borden Compton entered the world in ADAIR COUNTY, KY, born to James R Compton And Sarah Sally Mills. In 1850, Riley Borden Compton resided in District 1, Adair, Kentucky. Riley Borden Compton married Matilda F Beasley, and had children including Clem Ammon Compton, Flora May Compton, Ivan Leo Compton, James Henry Compton, Kitty Jane Compton, Patsy Ann Compton, Sally Florence Compton, Warren Whitfield Compton, Wiley Hayden Compton, William Borden Compton, Willis Marvin Compton. Riley Borden Compton passed away in 1917 in Edmonton, Metcalfe County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1844, Riley Borden Compton entered the world in ADAIR COUNTY, KY, born to James R Compton And Sarah Sally Mills.
  • In 1850, Riley Borden Compton resided in District 1, Adair, Kentucky.
  • Riley Borden Compton married Matilda F Beasley, and had children including Clem Ammon Compton, Flora May Compton, Ivan Leo Compton, James Henry Compton, Kitty Jane Compton, Patsy Ann Compton, Sally Florence Compton, Warren Whitfield Compton, Wiley Hayden Compton, William Borden Compton, Willis Marvin Compton.
  • Riley Borden Compton passed away in 1917 in Edmonton, Metcalfe County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Compton
1819–1894
Birth Location: Adair, Kentucky, United States
JC
Sarah Mills
1818–1864
Birth Location: Adair, Kentucky, United States
SM

Spouses(s)

Matilda Beasley
1845–1927
Birth Location: Adair, Kentucky, United States
MB

Children(s)

James Compton
1868–1952
Birth Location: ADAIR COUNTY, KY
JC
Kitty Compton
1873–1951
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
KC
Warren Compton
1873–1955
Birth Location: , Adair, Kentucky, USA
WC
Wiley Compton
1875–1949
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
WC
Sally Compton
1878–1972
Birth Location: Adair, Kentucky, United States
SC
Willis Compton
1880–1969
Birth Location: , Adair, Kentucky, USA
WC
Clem Compton
1885–1973
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
CC
Patsy Compton
1888–1960
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
PC
Flora Compton
1889–1976
Birth Location: Adair, Kentucky, United States
FC
Ivan Compton
1893–1905
Birth Location: Adair, Kentucky, United States
IC
William Compton
1869–1921
Birth Location: Adair, Kentucky, United States
WC

Riley Compton's Ancestors

Self
Riley Compton
1844–1917
Birth Place: ADAIR COUNTY, KY
Parents
James R Compton
1819–1894
Adair, Kentucky, United States
Sarah (Sally) Mills
1818–1864
Adair, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Ebenezer (Durrell) Compton
1772–1850
New York City, Kings, New York, USA
Ailcey Hopper
1771–1850
Henry, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Mathias Compton
1742–1783
Catherine Green
1745–1810
Thomas Hopper
1764–
Junia Mymah
1750–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Compton
1715–1768
Jane Bolmar
1720–1768

Riley Compton's Descendants

1.
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Riley (Borden) Compton (03 JUN 1844–7 Sep 1917) m. Matilda (F) Beasley (4 Nov 1845–29 Jan 1927)
  1. 1. James (Henry) Compton 1868–1952 m. Emily Gowen 1870–1963
    1. 1. Mattie (Dea) Compton 1889–1953
    2. 2. Claude (Vivian) Compton 1892–1975 m. Rena Wetherholt 1902–1978
      1. 1. Orville (E) Compton 1929–2012
      2. 2. Ivan (Wayne) Compton 1923–2010 m. Dorothy Hacker 1922–1997
    3. 3. Carl (Demmon) Compton 1894–1971 m. Alta 1900–
    4. 4. Alverda Compton 1898–1998 m. Herman (Harold) Wagner 1895–1968
      1. 1. Doylene (Mae) Wagner 1921–2008 m. James (Guilford) Brown 1920–2002 m. Kenneth (Adcock) Rose 1912–1982
        1. 1. James (Douglas) Brown 1946–2011
    5. 5. Clella (Clem) Compton 1905–1939
      1. 1. Thelma (D) Compton 1924–1996 m. Hubert Hudson 1921–1993
        1. 1. Hubert (Wayne) Hudson 1950–2004
        2. 2. Gary (Dean) Hudson 1951–1998
      2. 2. Clarence Compton 1926–
      3. 3. Clifford (E) Compton 1927–1986
  2. 2. Kitty (Jane) Compton 1873–1951 m. Unknown Rose –1900 m. James (W) Cassady 1866–
    1. 1. Clarice Rose 1897–1963 m. Harry Hudson 1895–1951
      1. 1. Bevily (Ray) Hudson 1922–1985 m. Ruth (Pauline) Sobieski 1922–1998
      2. 2. Maxwell Hudson 1918–
      3. 3. Guy (F) Hudson 1918–
      4. 4. Harry (S) Hudson 1926–
      5. 5. Scott (Hudson) Junior 1916–
      6. 6. Ray Hudson 1913–
    2. 2. Frank (Cleo) Rose 1899–
    3. 3. Grover (C) Cassady 1892–1953
    4. 4. Edgar Cassady 1901–
    5. 5. Lena (P) Cassady 1903–
  3. 3. Warren (Whitfield) Compton 1873–1955 m. Mary 1875– m. Jennie (May) Brogoitti 1888–1977
    1. 1. George Compton 1897–
    2. 2. Maryann Compton 1898–
    3. 3. Riley (Gordon) Compton 1914–1992
    4. 4. Arther (James) Compton 1918–1983
  4. 4. Wiley (Hayden) Compton 1875–1949 m. Matilda Prewitt 1879–1961
    1. 1. Leon (Rolen) Compton 1909–1963
    2. 2. Riley (H) Compton 1915–1989
    3. 3. Eugene Compton 1920–1980
    4. 4. Bernadine Compton 1920–1999
    5. 5. Oma (Jean) Compton 1898–1993 m. Dewey Johnson 1897–
      1. 1. Harold (K) Johnson 1918–
      2. 2. Weldon (B) Johnson 1921–
      3. 3. Doris (M) Johnson 1923–
    6. 6. Lillian Compton 1900–1996
    7. 7. Beatrice Compton 1902–1953
    8. 8. Elizabeth (Mae) Compton 1904–1978
    9. 9. Gladys (Helen) Compton 1906–1999
    10. 10. Lucille (Florence) Compton 1908–1985 m. Delbert Scott 1906–
      1. 1. Margaret (Marie) Scott 1928–2005
      2. 2. Patricia (Lucille) Scott 1946–2014
      3. 3. Robert (Maynard) Scott 1926–1967
      4. 4. Lillian (Maxine) Scott 1927–1984
    11. 11. Frances (Matilda) Compton 1911–1993
    12. 12. Nannie (Rachel) Compton 1913–1973
    13. 13. Edna (Louise) Compton 1918–1997
    14. 14. Lloyd Compton 1906–
  5. 5. Sally (Florence) Compton 1878–1972
  6. 6. Willis (Marvin) Compton 1880–1969 m. Mille Dean 1885– m. Rachel (Margaret) England 1880–1956
    1. 1. Paul (R) Compton 1910–1969
    2. 2. Lillia (M) Compton 1903–
    3. 3. Annie (Larue) Compton 1902–1984
    4. 4. Ovie (O) Compton 1911–1996
    5. 5. Cora (C) Compton 1919–2004
    6. 6. Nancy (Katherine) Compton 1899–1975
    7. 7. Minnie (M) Compton 1914–1980
    8. 8. J (S) Compton 1907–1907
    9. 9. Ernest (C) Compton 1916–2000
    10. 10. Ofey (Lee Buster) Compton 1898–1944 m. Mollie (Byrd) Rhinehart 1900–1991
      1. 1. Ralph (Lee) Compton 1920–1998 m. Mabel (Rae) Estes 1918–1988
        1. 1. Baby (Boy) Compton 1937–1937
      2. 2. George (William) Compton 1922–1981
      3. 3. Rosie (Margaret) COMPTON 1918–2009 m. JAMES (ALLEN) ROBERTSON 1916–1992
        1. 1. Virginia ROBERTSON 1938–2007
        2. 2. James ROBERTSON 1948–1992
    11. 11. Edward (B) Compton 1904–1981
  7. 7. Clem (Ammon) Compton 1885–1973 m. Callie James 1890–1968
    1. 1. Lemmie (Clem) Compton 1915–1973 m. Ruby 1917–
    2. 2. Marie Compton 1911–
    3. 3. Willie Compton 1919–
    4. 4. Ray Compton 1923–
  8. 8. Patsy (Ann) Compton 1888–1960 m. Dover (T) Blaydes 1881–
    1. 1. FredericTitus Blaydes 1912–1974
  9. 9. Flora (May) Compton 1889–1976 m. John Harris 1880–
    1. 1. Grace Harris 1910–
    2. 2. Cain Harris 1913–
    3. 3. Garrett Harris 1915–
    4. 4. Borden Harris 1918–
    5. 5. Delpha (M) Harris 1920–1973 m. Ewell ("Cecil" Cecil) Patterson 1914–1973
    6. 6. Payne Harris 1913–
  10. 10. Ivan (Leo) Compton 1893–1905
  11. 11. William (Borden) Compton 1869–1921 m. Cora (Lula May) Nelson 1871–1969 m. Emma (L) Blankenship 1883–1935
    1. 1. Parrie (E) Compton 1892–1976 m. Holman (Roame) Lakey 1893–1955
      1. 1. Louise (V) Lakey 1916–
    2. 2. Myrtle Compton 1896–1949
    3. 3. Violet (Blanche) Compton 1900–1959
    4. 4. Berton Compton 1894–1914
    5. 5. Mae Compton 1911–1993
    6. 6. Ruby Compton 1906–1989 m. Kenneth (L.) Barrow 1903–1968
    7. 7. Ruth Compton 1907–

Riley Compton's Timeline

11 Records

1844
3 Jun 1844
Birth of Riley Borden Compton in Adair, Kentucky, United States
Adair, Kentucky, United States
1844
03 JUN 1844
Birth of Riley Borden Compton in ADAIR COUNTY, KY
ADAIR COUNTY, KY
1850
1850
Age 6
Riley Borden Compton resided here in District 1, Adair, Kentucky
District 1, Adair, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 16
Riley Borden Compton resided here in District 1, Adair, Kentucky, United States
District 1, Adair, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 26
Riley Borden Compton resided here in Gradyville, Adair, Kentucky, United States
Gradyville, Adair, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 36
Riley Borden Compton resided here in East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States
East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 36
Riley Borden Compton resided here in East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States
East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 56
Riley Borden Compton resided here in Magisterial District 1, Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentucky
Magisterial District 1, Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 66
Riley Borden Compton resided here in East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky
East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky
1917
7 Sep 1917
Age 73
Death of Riley Borden Compton in East Ford, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States
East Ford, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States
1917
7 Sep 1917
Age 73
Death of Riley Borden Compton in East Ford, Metcalfe, Kentucky, USA
East Ford, Metcalfe, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Jun 1844
    Event Place: Adair, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: 434; Family History Film: 1254434; Page: 210B; Enumeration District: 194; Image: 0425.
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Gradyville, Adair, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: T623_544; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 53; FHL microfilm: 1240544.
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Adair, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 142; Image: 142.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: T624_495; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0066; Image: 970; FHL microfilm: 1374508.
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Adair, Kentucky; Roll: M432_190; Page: 53B; Image: .
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 JUN 1844
    Event Place: ADAIR COUNTY, KY
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: 434; Family History Film: 1254434; Page: 210B; Enumeration District: 194; Image: 0425.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Adair, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Adair, Kentucky; Roll: M432_190; Page: 53B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Adair, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Adair, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 142; Image: 142.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Gradyville, Adair, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Gradyville, Adair, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: 434; Family History Film: 1254434; Page: 210B; Enumeration District: 194; Image: 0425.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: 434; Family History Film: 1254434; Page: 210B; Enumeration District: 194; Image: 0425.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 1, Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: T623_544; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 53; FHL microfilm: 1240544.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: T624_495; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0066; Image: 970; FHL microfilm: 1374508.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Metcalfe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Sep 1917
    Event Place: East Ford, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Sep 1917
    Event Place: East Ford, Metcalfe, Kentucky, USA

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Edmonton, Metcalfe County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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