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Sterling Compton 1813–1864 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1813

Birth Location: Russell, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1864

Death Location: Russell, Virginia, United States

Father: David Compton

Mother: Polly Elmore

Spouse(s): Manerva Puckett

Children(s): Mary Compton, Elizabeth Compton, John Compton, William Compton, Samuel Compton, Elizabeth Compton

In 1813, Sterling Compton entered the world in Russell, Virginia, United States, born to David Compton And Polly Mary Elmore. In 1850, Sterling Compton resided in District 54, Russell, Virginia. Sterling Compton married Manerva Puckett, and had children including Elizabeth A Compton, Elizabeth Jane Compton, John W Compton, Mary C Compton, Samuel G Compton, William A Compton. Sterling Compton passed away in 1864 in Russell, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1813, Sterling Compton entered the world in Russell, Virginia, United States, born to David Compton And Polly Mary Elmore.
  • In 1850, Sterling Compton resided in District 54, Russell, Virginia.
  • Sterling Compton married Manerva Puckett, and had children including Elizabeth A Compton, Elizabeth Jane Compton, John W Compton, Mary C Compton, Samuel G Compton, William A Compton.
  • Sterling Compton passed away in 1864 in Russell, Virginia, United States.

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Sterling Compton's Ancestors

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Sterling Compton
1813–1864
Birth Place: Russell, Virginia, United States
Parents
David Compton
1784–
Botetourt,,Virginia,USA
Polly (Mary) Elmore
1789–
,Russell,Virginia,USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sterling Compton's Descendants

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Sterling Compton (1813–1864) m. Manerva Puckett (Dec 1819–1900)
  1. 1. Mary (C.) Compton 1851–
  2. 2. Elizabeth (Jane) Compton 1838–1933 m. Joseph (W) Wilson 1840–1900
    1. 1. George (McClellan) Wilson 1865–1950
    2. 2. Margaret (Jane) Wilson 1867–1873
    3. 3. William (Lincoln) Wilson 1862–1936 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Ray 1868–1939
      1. 1. Minnie (Catherine) Wilson 1887–1977
      2. 2. Gertie (Minerva) Wilson 1890–1991
      3. 3. Altar (C) Wilson 1884–1930
      4. 4. Elizabeth (Margaret) Wilson 1885–1964
      5. 5. Marvin (Clyde) Wilson 1905–1973
  3. 3. John (W) Compton 1843–
  4. 4. William (A) Compton 1846–
  5. 5. Samuel (G) Compton 1849–
  6. 6. Elizabeth (A) Compton 1854–

Sterling Compton's Timeline

3 Records

1813
1813
Birth of Sterling Compton in Russell, Virginia, United States
Russell, Virginia, United States
1850
1850
Age 37
Sterling Compton resided here in District 54, Russell, Virginia
District 54, Russell, Virginia
1864
1864
Age 51
Death of Sterling Compton in Russell, Virginia, United States
Russell, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1813
    Event Place: Russell, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 54, Russell, Virginia; Roll: M432_975; Page: 335B; Image: 241

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 54, Russell, Virginia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 54, Russell, Virginia; Roll: M432_975; Page: 335B; Image: 241

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1864
    Event Place: Russell, Virginia, United States

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