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Robert Jehu COMPTON 1844–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 May 1844

Birth Location: Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 23 Mar 1923

Death Location: Decatur, Morgan, Alabama, USA

Father: Richard COMPTON

Mother: Elizabeth Compton

Spouse(s): Vashti Compton

Children(s):

In 1844, Robert Jehu COMPTON entered the world in Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, USA, born to Richard Crumpton Compton And Elizabeth Sallie Smith Compton. In 1850, Robert Jehu COMPTON resided in Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, USA. In 1860, Robert Jehu COMPTON resided in Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, USA. Robert Jehu COMPTON married Vashti S Drake Compton. Robert Jehu COMPTON passed away in 1923 in Decatur, Morgan, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1844, Robert Jehu COMPTON entered the world in Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, USA, born to Richard Crumpton Compton And Elizabeth Sallie Smith Compton.
  • In 1850, Robert Jehu COMPTON resided in Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1860, Robert Jehu COMPTON resided in Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, USA.
  • Robert Jehu COMPTON married Vashti S Drake Compton.
  • Robert Jehu COMPTON passed away in 1923 in Decatur, Morgan, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard COMPTON
1810–1900
Birth Location: Clarke County, Georgia, USA
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Elizabeth Compton
1811–1879
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Vashti Compton
1849–1931
Birth Location: Cass County, Georgia, USA
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Children(s)

Robert COMPTON's Ancestors

Self
Robert COMPTON
1844–1923
Birth Place: Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, USA
Parents
Richard CRUMPTON COMPTON
1810–1900
Clarke County, Georgia, USA
Elizabeth (Sallie SMITH) Compton
1811–1879
South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Jehu (CRUMPTON) II
1767–1822
Halifax County, Virginia, USA
Fanny (SCATES) Crumpton
1790–1890
Halifax County, Virginia, USA
George (L) SMITH
1782–1850
North Carolina, USA
Nancy (COLLIER) Smith
1783–1850
Randolph County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert COMPTON's Timeline

9 Records

1844
1 May 1844
Birth of Robert Jehu COMPTON in Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, USA
Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 6
Robert Jehu COMPTON resided here in Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, USA
Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 16
Robert Jehu COMPTON resided here in Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, USA
Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, USA
1870
1870
Age 26
Robert Jehu COMPTON resided here in Houston, Winston, Alabama, USA
Houston, Winston, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 36
Robert Jehu COMPTON resided here in Winston County, Alabama, USA
Winston County, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 56
Robert Jehu COMPTON resided here in Morris Chapel, Lawrence, Alabama, USA
Morris Chapel, Lawrence, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 66
Robert Jehu COMPTON resided here in Decatur, Morgan, Alabama, USA
Decatur, Morgan, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 76
Robert Jehu COMPTON resided here in Albany, Morgan, Alabama, USA
Albany, Morgan, Alabama, USA
1923
23 Mar 1923
Age 79
Death of Robert Jehu COMPTON
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 May 1844
    Event Place: Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, U.S., Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907, 1921, Alabama Department of Archives & History; Montgomery, Alabama; Alabama Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907 and 1921; Roll: Multiple Regiments (Morgan County #52); Roll Number: 217
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Albany Ward 3, Morgan, Alabama; Roll: T625_32; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 174
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Winston, Alabama; Roll: 35; Page: 555b; Enumeration District: 289
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 10 Range 10, Winston, Alabama; Roll: M593_45; Page: 525A
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Morris Chapel, Lawrence, Alabama; Roll: 24; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0081
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: New Decatur Ward 3, Morgan, Alabama; Roll: T624_29; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0167; FHL microfilm: 1374042
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Nevada, U.S., Death Certificates, Nevada Department of Health; Carson City, Nevada; Nevada Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Dallas, Paulding, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Houston, Winston, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 10 Range 10, Winston, Alabama; Roll: M593_45; Page: 525A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Winston County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Winston, Alabama; Roll: 35; Page: 555b; Enumeration District: 289

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Morris Chapel, Lawrence, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Morris Chapel, Lawrence, Alabama; Roll: 24; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0081

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Decatur, Morgan, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: New Decatur Ward 3, Morgan, Alabama; Roll: T624_29; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0167; FHL microfilm: 1374042

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Albany, Morgan, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Albany Ward 3, Morgan, Alabama; Roll: T625_32; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 174

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Mar 1923
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Birmingham News; Publication Date: 27 Mar 1923; Publication Place: Birmingham, Alabama, USA; ,0.81312066,0.16131504,0.87525016&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Decatur, Morgan, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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