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William Compton 1825–1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jun 1825

Birth Location: Ohio

Death Date: 2 Jan 1907

Death Location: Edinburgh, Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: John Compton

Mother: Elizabeth None

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Duke

Children(s): Moses Compton, John Compton, Lizzie Compton, William Compton

In 1825, William Compton entered the world in Ohio, born to John Compton And Elizabeth. In 1850, William Compton resided in Jackson, Montgomery, Ohio, USA. In 1860, William Compton resided in Jackson, Shelby, Indiana, USA. William Compton married Elizabeth Duke, and had children including John Compton, Lizzie Compton, Moses D Compton, William Compton. William Compton passed away in 1907 in Edinburgh, Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1825, William Compton entered the world in Ohio, born to John Compton And Elizabeth.
  • In 1850, William Compton resided in Jackson, Montgomery, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1860, William Compton resided in Jackson, Shelby, Indiana, USA.
  • William Compton married Elizabeth Duke, and had children including John Compton, Lizzie Compton, Moses D Compton, William Compton.
  • William Compton passed away in 1907 in Edinburgh, Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Children(s)

William Compton's Ancestors

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William Compton
1825–1907
Birth Place: Ohio
Parents
John Compton
1800–
Elizabeth
1800–
Grandparents
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2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Compton's Descendants

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William Compton (24 Jun 1825–2 Jan 1907) m. Elizabeth Duke (22 February 1825–Dec 02, 1913)
  1. 1. Moses (D) Compton 1858–1919 m. Anna (Belle) Bills 1864–1951
    1. 1. John (L.) Compton 1900–1938 m. Lela Durto 1898–1968
      1. 1. Gene (Othel) Compton 1930–2006
    2. 2. Emil (Z) Compton 1901–
    3. 3. Ralph (M) Compton 1899–1991
  2. 2. John Compton 1849–1891
  3. 3. Lizzie Compton 1852–
  4. 4. William Compton 1854–1912

William Compton's Timeline

6 Records

1825
24 Jun 1825
Birth of William Compton in Ohio
Ohio
1850
1850
Age 25
William Compton resided here in Jackson, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
Jackson, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
1860
1860
Age 35
William Compton resided here in Jackson, Shelby, Indiana, USA
Jackson, Shelby, Indiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 45
William Compton resided here in Blue River, Johnson, Indiana, USA
Blue River, Johnson, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 55
William Compton resided here in Blue River, Johnson, Indiana, USA
Blue River, Johnson, Indiana, USA
1907
2 Jan 1907
Age 82
Death of William Compton in Edinburg, Johnson, Indiana, USA
Edinburg, Johnson, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1825
    Event Place: Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Blue River, Johnson, Indiana; Roll: 289; Page: 202D; Enumeration District: 158
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Blue River, Johnson, Indiana; Roll: M593_330; Page: 241B; Family History Library Film: 545829
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Jackson, Shelby, Indiana; Roll: M653_296; Page: 964; Family History Library Film: 803296
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Jackson, Montgomery, Ohio; Roll: M432_714; Page: 343B; Image: 146
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1907; Roll: 07

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Jackson, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Jackson, Montgomery, Ohio; Roll: M432_714; Page: 343B; Image: 146

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Jackson, Shelby, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Jackson, Shelby, Indiana; Roll: M653_296; Page: 964; Family History Library Film: 803296

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Blue River, Johnson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Blue River, Johnson, Indiana; Roll: M593_330; Page: 241B; Family History Library Film: 545829

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Blue River, Johnson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Blue River, Johnson, Indiana; Roll: 289; Page: 202D; Enumeration District: 158

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Jan 1907
    Event Place: Edinburg, Johnson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1907; Roll: 07

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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