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Riley H Compton 1915–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 May 1915

Birth Location: Lancaster, Garrard, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 14 Jan 1989

Death Location: Warren, Macomb, Michigan, United States

Father: Wiley Compton

Mother: Matilda Prewitt

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The story of Riley H Compton began in 1915 in Lancaster, Garrard, Kentucky, United States. In 1920, Riley H Compton resided in Detroit Ward 9, Wayne, Michigan. In 1930, Riley H Compton resided in Warren, Macomb, Michigan. Riley H Compton passed away in 1989 in Warren, Macomb, Michigan, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Riley H Compton began in 1915 in Lancaster, Garrard, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1920, Riley H Compton resided in Detroit Ward 9, Wayne, Michigan.
  • In 1930, Riley H Compton resided in Warren, Macomb, Michigan.
  • Riley H Compton passed away in 1989 in Warren, Macomb, Michigan, United States.

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Riley Compton's Ancestors

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Riley Compton
1915–1989
Birth Place: Lancaster, Garrard, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Wiley Hayden Compton
1875–1949
Kentucky, United States
Matilda Prewitt
1879–1961
Lancaster, Garrard, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Riley (Borden) Compton
1844–1917
ADAIR COUNTY, KY
Matilda (F) Beasley
1845–1927
Adair, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Compton
1819–1894
Sarah Mills
1818–1864
Ammon Beasley
1800–1878
Malinda Sikes
1825–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Compton
1772–1850
Ailcey Hopper
1771–1850
Benjamin Beasley
1760–1841
Rachell Prather
1772–1851

Riley Compton's Timeline

5 Records

1915
20 May 1915
Birth of Riley H Compton in Lancaster, Garrard, Kentucky, United States
Lancaster, Garrard, Kentucky, United States
1920
1920
Age 5
Riley H Compton resided here in Detroit Ward 9, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit Ward 9, Wayne, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 15
Riley H Compton resided here in Warren, Macomb, Michigan
Warren, Macomb, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 25
Riley H Compton resided here in Van Dyke, Macomb, Michigan, United States
Van Dyke, Macomb, Michigan, United States
1989
14 Jan 1989
Age 74
Death of Riley H Compton in Warren, Macomb, Michigan, United States
Warren, Macomb, Michigan, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 May 1915
    Event Place: Lancaster, Garrard, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Detroit Ward 9, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_806; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 272; Image: 1079.
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Warren, Macomb, Michigan; Roll: 1009; Page: 47B; Enumeration District: 49; Image: 932.0; FHL microfilm: 2340744.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Detroit Ward 9, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Detroit Ward 9, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_806; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 272; Image: 1079.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Warren, Macomb, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Warren, Macomb, Michigan; Roll: 1009; Page: 47B; Enumeration District: 49; Image: 932.0; FHL microfilm: 2340744.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Van Dyke, Macomb, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1989
    Event Place: Warren, Macomb, Michigan, United States

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