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Riley Wilson Compton 1863–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1863

Birth Location: Scott, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 19 Jun 1952

Death Location: Marissa, St Clair, Illinois, USA

Father: Martin Compton

Mother: Melvinia Meade

Spouse(s): Rebeckid Comton, Marguet Compton

Children(s): Laura Comton, Noah Comton, Lucy Comton, Harlie Comton

In 1863, Riley Wilson Compton entered the world in Scott, Virginia, USA, born to Martin Wilson Compton And Melvinia Meade. In 1900, Riley Wilson Compton resided in Olive Hill, Carter, Kentucky, USA. In 1935, Riley Wilson Compton resided in Marissa, St Clair, Illinois. Riley Wilson Compton married Marguet Compton, Rebeckid Comton, and had children including Harlie R Comton, Laura J Comton, Lucy M Comton, Noah W Comton. Riley Wilson Compton passed away in 1952 in Marissa, St Clair, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1863, Riley Wilson Compton entered the world in Scott, Virginia, USA, born to Martin Wilson Compton And Melvinia Meade.
  • In 1900, Riley Wilson Compton resided in Olive Hill, Carter, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1935, Riley Wilson Compton resided in Marissa, St Clair, Illinois.
  • Riley Wilson Compton married Marguet Compton, Rebeckid Comton, and had children including Harlie R Comton, Laura J Comton, Lucy M Comton, Noah W Comton.
  • Riley Wilson Compton passed away in 1952 in Marissa, St Clair, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Riley Compton's Ancestors

Self
Riley Compton
1863–1952
Birth Place: Scott, Virginia, USA
Parents
Martin Wilson Compton
1844–1915
Russell County, Virginia
Melvinia Meade
1845–1865
unknown
Grandparents
Berry (F.) Compton
1808–1882
Russell, Virginia, USA
Margaret (Peggy) Cox
1814–1875
Scott, Virginia, United States
Fielding Mead
1824–
Virginia
Elizabeth Mead
1824–
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Abraham Jr
1772–1856
Lucy Berry
1780–1822
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Abraham Compton
1747–1779
Mary Carhart
1731–1817
Augustine Berry
1757–1812
Mary Short
1760–1856

Riley Compton's Descendants

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Riley (Wilson) Compton (abt 1863–19 Jun 1952) m. Rebeckid Comton (Feb 1866–) m. Marguet Compton (abt 1870–)
  1. 1. Laura (J) Comton 1884–
  2. 2. Noah (W) Comton 1887–
  3. 3. Lucy (M) Comton 1892–
  4. 4. Harlie (R) Comton 1895–

Riley Compton's Timeline

5 Records

1863
abt 1863
Birth of Riley Wilson Compton in Scott, Virginia, USA
Scott, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 37
Riley Wilson Compton resided here in Olive Hill, Carter, Kentucky, USA
Olive Hill, Carter, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 72
Riley Wilson Compton resided here in Marissa, St Clair, Illinois
Marissa, St Clair, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 77
Riley Wilson Compton resided here in Marissa Village, Marissa, St Clair, Illinois, USA
Marissa Village, Marissa, St Clair, Illinois, USA
1952
19 Jun 1952
Age 89
Death of Riley Wilson Compton in Marissa, St Clair, Illinois, USA
Marissa, St Clair, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1863
    Event Place: Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marissa, St Clair, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00882; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 82-102
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Olive Hill, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: 514; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0029

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Olive Hill, Carter, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Olive Hill, Carter, Kentucky; Roll: 514; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0029

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Marissa, St Clair, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marissa, St Clair, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00882; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 82-102

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Marissa Village, Marissa, St Clair, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marissa, St Clair, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00882; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 82-102

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jun 1952
    Event Place: Marissa, St Clair, Illinois, USA

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