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Robert W Compton 1882–1951 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Jan 1882

Birth Location: Nickelsville, Scott, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 5 Jun 1951

Death Location: Crackers Neck, Scott, Virginia, USA

Father: William Compton

Mother: Sarah Hutchinson

Spouse(s): Maggie Porter

Children(s): Gathia Compton, Arlie Compton, Lexie Compton, Martha Compton, Mary Compton, Leslie Compton, George Sr., Klonie Compton

The story of Robert W Compton began in 1882 in Nickelsville, Scott, Virginia, USA. In 1880, Robert W Compton resided in Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA. Robert W Compton married Maggie E Porter, and had children including Arlie Emily Compton, Gathia Alta Compton, George Riley Compton Sr, Klonie Kilmer Compton, Leslie Ruth Compton, Lexie Glady Compton, Martha Ellen Compton, Mary Kate Compton. Robert W Compton passed away in 1951 in Crackers Neck, Scott, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert W Compton began in 1882 in Nickelsville, Scott, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1880, Robert W Compton resided in Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA.
  • Robert W Compton married Maggie E Porter, and had children including Arlie Emily Compton, Gathia Alta Compton, George Riley Compton Sr, Klonie Kilmer Compton, Leslie Ruth Compton, Lexie Glady Compton, Martha Ellen Compton, Mary Kate Compton.
  • Robert W Compton passed away in 1951 in Crackers Neck, Scott, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Compton
1838–1892
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
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Sarah Hutchinson
1844–
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
SH

Spouses(s)

Maggie Porter
1878–1951
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
MP

Children(s)

Gathia Compton
1914–1970
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
GC
Arlie Compton
1896–1950
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
AC
Lexie Compton
1905–1973
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
LC
Martha Compton
1902–1962
Birth Location: Virginia
MC
Mary Compton
1912–2001
Birth Location: Virginia
MC
Leslie Compton
1915–2001
Birth Location: Nickelsville, Scott, Virginia, USA
LC
George Sr.
1899–1967
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
GS
Klonie Compton
1898–1981
Birth Location: Nickelsville, Scott, Virginia, USA
KC

Robert Compton's Ancestors

Self
Robert Compton
1882–1951
Birth Place: Nickelsville, Scott, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Riley Compton
1838–1892
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Sarah (Emily) Hutchinson
1844–
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Berry Compton
1808–1882
Russell County, Virginia
Margaret Cox
1814–
Virginia
Emanuel Hutchinson
1800–
Virginia
Margaret Hutchinson
1811–
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Abraham Compton
1772–1856
Lucy Berry
1780–1822
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Abraham Compton
1747–1779
Mary Carhart
1740–1811

Robert Compton's Descendants

1.
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Robert (W) Compton (28 Jan 1882–5 Jun 1951) m. Maggie (E.) Porter (Feb 1878–12 May 1951)
  1. 1. Gathia (Alta) Compton 1914–1970 m. James (Robert) Hillman 1918–1994
    1. 1. Polly (Yvonne) Hillman 1942–1988 m. Larry (Robert) Dean 1936–2014 m. Ross Contreraz 1938–2001
    2. 2. Freda (Palme) Hillman 1938– m. John (L.) Potter 1938–2017
  2. 2. Arlie (Emily) Compton 1896–1950 m. Orban (Hagan) Stallard 1890–1980
    1. 1. James (Fred) Stallard 1933–2011
    2. 2. Glenn (Vernon) Stallard 1930–1997 m. Elizabeth (Campion) McEvoy 1930–2017
    3. 3. Vallice (Bernice) Stallard 1924–1989
    4. 4. Clarice (Irene) Stallard 1918–1918
  3. 3. Lexie (Glady) Compton 1905–1973 m. Luma (Baker) Vicars 1907–1964
    1. 1. Nina Vicars 1932–1938
    2. 2. Robert (George) Vicars 1930–2009
    3. 3. Maggie (Ethel) Vicars 1934–1991
    4. 4. Franklin (Delano) Vicars 1938–1989
  4. 4. Martha (Ellen) Compton 1902–1962 m. Richard (N.) Welch 1887–
    1. 1. Gaylord (Roscoe) Welch 1931–1997
  5. 5. Mary (Kate) Compton 1912–2001 m. Thomas (Kyle) Marshall 1912–1980
    1. 1. Jerry (Allen) Marshall 1945–2018
  6. 6. Leslie (Ruth) Compton 1915–2001 m. Gentry (Guy) Meade 1915–2007
  7. 7. George (Riley Compton) Sr. 1899–1967 m. Mollie (Lucinda) Bragg 1897–1975
    1. 1. George (Riley Compton) Jr. 1927–1992 m. Hula (Frances) Keith 1923–1976
  8. 8. Klonie (Kilmer) Compton 1898–1981 m. Sallie (D.) Skeen 1900–1979
    1. 1. Iona (Madge) Compton 1923–2003 m. William (Rightly Lane) Jr. 1923–2000
    2. 2. Elvera (Gay) Compton 1936–2005
    3. 3. Mildred (Delores) Compton 1927–2008 m. James (Ralph) Hartsock 1925–

Robert Compton's Timeline

12 Records

1874
Dec 1874
Birth of Robert W Compton in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Robert W Compton resided here in Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
1882
28 Jan 1882
Birth of Robert W Compton in Nickelsville, Scott, Virginia, USA
Nickelsville, Scott, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 18
Robert W Compton resided here in Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
Robert W Compton resided here in Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 35
Robert W Compton resided here in Scott County, Virginia, USA
Scott County, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
Robert W Compton resided here in Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
Robert W Compton resided here in Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
Robert W Compton resided here in Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 58
Robert W Compton resided here in Johnson, Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
Johnson, Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 68
Robert W Compton resided here in Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
1951
5 Jun 1951
Age 69
Death of Robert W Compton in Nickelsville, Scott, Virginia, USA
Nickelsville, Scott, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Dec 1874
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0072

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Jan 1882
    Event Place: Nickelsville, Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04293; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 85-14
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia; Roll: T625_1914; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 100
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0012
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Scott County
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0072
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia; Roll: T624_1648; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0073; FHL microfilm: 1375661
    [8] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia
    [9] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Kingsport Times; Publication Date: 6 Jun 1951; Publication Place: Kingsport, Tennessee, USA; ,0.302496,0.9862803,0.5074847&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0072

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia; Roll: T624_1648; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0073; FHL microfilm: 1375661

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Scott County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Scott County

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia; Roll: T625_1914; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 100

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0012

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04293; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 85-14

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Johnson, Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04293; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 85-14

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Nickelsville, Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Kingsport Times; Publication Date: 6 Jun 1951; Publication Place: Kingsport, Tennessee, USA; ,0.302496,0.9862803,0.5074847&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1951
    Event Place: Nickelsville, Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Kingsport Times; Publication Date: 6 Jun 1951; Publication Place: Kingsport, Tennessee, USA; ,0.302496,0.9862803,0.5074847&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Crackers Neck, Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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