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Willis Marvin Compton 1880–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Jan 1880

Birth Location: , Adair, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 6 DEC 1969

Death Location: Metcalf County,Edmonton,KY

Father: Riley Compton

Mother: Matilda Beasley

Spouse(s): Mille Dean, Rachel England

Children(s): Paul Compton, Lillia Compton, Annie Compton, Ovie Compton, Cora Compton, Nancy Compton, Minnie Compton, J Compton, Ernest Compton, Ofey Compton, Edward Compton

In 1880, Willis Marvin Compton entered the world in , Adair, Kentucky, USA, born to Riley Borden Compton And Matilda F Beasley. Willis Marvin Compton married Mille Dean, Rachel Margaret England, and had children including Annie Larue Compton, Cora C Compton, Edward B Compton, Ernest C Compton, J S Compton, Lillia M Compton, Minnie M Compton, Nancy Katherine Compton, Ofey Lee Buster Compton, Ovie O Compton, Paul R Compton. Willis Marvin Compton passed away in 1969 in Metcalf County,Edmonton,KY.

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Biography

  • In 1880, Willis Marvin Compton entered the world in , Adair, Kentucky, USA, born to Riley Borden Compton And Matilda F Beasley.
  • Willis Marvin Compton married Mille Dean, Rachel Margaret England, and had children including Annie Larue Compton, Cora C Compton, Edward B Compton, Ernest C Compton, J S Compton, Lillia M Compton, Minnie M Compton, Nancy Katherine Compton, Ofey Lee Buster Compton, Ovie O Compton, Paul R Compton.
  • Willis Marvin Compton passed away in 1969 in Metcalf County,Edmonton,KY.

Immediate Family

Parents

Riley Compton
1844–1917
Birth Location: ADAIR COUNTY, KY
RC
Matilda Beasley
1845–1927
Birth Location: Adair, Kentucky, United States
MB

Spouses(s)

Mille Dean
1885–
Birth Location: Kentucky
MD
Rachel England
1880–1956
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
RE

Children(s)

Paul Compton
1910–1969
Birth Location: Kentucky
PC
Lillia Compton
1903–
Birth Location: Kentucky
LC
Annie Compton
1902–1984
Birth Location: Kentucky
AC
Ovie Compton
1911–1996
Birth Location: Kentucky
OC
Cora Compton
1919–2004
Birth Location: Kentucky
CC
Nancy Compton
1899–1975
Birth Location: Kentucky
NC
Minnie Compton
1914–1980
Birth Location: Green, Kentucky, USA
MC
J Compton
1907–1907
Birth Location: Metcalfe, Kentucky, USA
JC
Ernest Compton
1916–2000
Birth Location: Metcalfe, Kentucky, USA
EC
Ofey Compton
1898–1944
Birth Location: , , Kentucky
OC
Edward Compton
1904–1981
Birth Location: Kentucky
EC

Willis Compton's Ancestors

Self
Willis Compton
1880–1969
Birth Place: , Adair, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Riley Borden Compton
1844–1917
ADAIR COUNTY, KY
Matilda (F) Beasley
1845–1927
Adair, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
James (R) Compton
1819–1894
Adair, Kentucky, United States
Sarah (Sally) Mills
1818–1864
Adair, Kentucky, United States
Ammon Beasley
1800–1878
Stokes, North Carolina, United States
Malinda Sikes
1825–1900
North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Compton
1772–1850
Ailcey Hopper
1771–1850
Benjamin Beasley
1760–1841
Rachell Prather
1772–1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mathias Compton
1742–1783
Catherine Green
1745–1810
Thomas Hopper
1764–
Junia Mymah
1750–
Richard Beasley
1736–1804
Martha Cook
1734–1810

Willis Compton's Descendants

1.
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Willis (Marvin) Compton (25 Jan 1880–6 DEC 1969) m. Mille Dean (abt 1885–) m. Rachel (Margaret) England (8 Aug 1880–24 Jul 1956)
  1. 1. Paul (R) Compton 1910–1969
  2. 2. Lillia (M) Compton 1903–
  3. 3. Annie (Larue) Compton 1902–1984
  4. 4. Ovie (O) Compton 1911–1996
  5. 5. Cora (C) Compton 1919–2004
  6. 6. Nancy (Katherine) Compton 1899–1975
  7. 7. Minnie (M) Compton 1914–1980
  8. 8. J (S) Compton 1907–1907
  9. 9. Ernest (C) Compton 1916–2000
  10. 10. Ofey (Lee Buster) Compton 1898–1944 m. Mollie (Byrd) Rhinehart 1900–1991
    1. 1. Ralph (Lee) Compton 1920–1998 m. Mabel (Rae) Estes 1918–1988
      1. 1. Baby (Boy) Compton 1937–1937
    2. 2. George (William) Compton 1922–1981
    3. 3. Rosie (Margaret) COMPTON 1918–2009 m. JAMES (ALLEN) ROBERTSON 1916–1992
      1. 1. Virginia ROBERTSON 1938–2007
      2. 2. James ROBERTSON 1948–1992
  11. 11. Edward (B) Compton 1904–1981

Willis Compton's Timeline

15 Records

1879
22 NOV 1879
Birth of Willis Marvin Compton in Adair, Kentucky, United States
Adair, Kentucky, United States
1879
Nov 1879
Birth of Willis Marvin Compton in Kentucky
Kentucky
1880
25 Jan 1880
Birth of Willis Marvin Compton in , Adair, Kentucky, USA
, Adair, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Willis Marvin Compton resided here in East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States
East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Willis Marvin Compton resided here in East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States
East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 20
Willis Marvin Compton resided here in Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentucky
Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 20
Willis Marvin Compton resided here in Magisterial District 3, Buckeye Precinct (east part), Garrard, Kentucky
Magisterial District 3, Buckeye Precinct (east part), Garrard, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 30
Willis Marvin Compton resided here in Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentucky
Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 30
Willis Marvin Compton resided here in Metcalfe, KY
Metcalfe, KY
1920
1920
Age 40
Willis Marvin Compton resided here in Sulphur Well, Metcalfe, Kentucky
Sulphur Well, Metcalfe, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 50
Willis Marvin Compton resided here in District 6, Barren, Kentucky
District 6, Barren, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 50
Willis Marvin Compton resided here in Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentucky
Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 60
Willis Marvin Compton resided here in Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States
Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States
1961
21 Dec 1961
Age 81
Death of Willis Marvin Compton in Kentucky, United States
Kentucky, United States
1969
6 DEC 1969
Age 89
Death of Willis Marvin Compton in Metcalf County,Edmonton,KY
Metcalf County,Edmonton,KY

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 NOV 1879
    Event Place: Adair, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 401-58-1959; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: 1959-1960.
    [4] Kentucky 1910 Miracode Index
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sulphur Well, Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: T625_591; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 79; Image: 1021.
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: 771; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 21.0; FHL microfilm: 2340506.
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Metcalfe; Roll: 1653659
    [8] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: 434; Family History Film: 1254434; Page: 210B; Enumeration District: 194; Image: 0425.
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Buckeye, Garrard, Kentucky; Roll: T623_522; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 21; FHL microfilm: 1240522.
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 1, Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: T624_495; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1374508
    [11] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: T624_495; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0066; Image: 971; FHL microfilm: 1374508.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Nov 1879
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 6, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 732; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 1119.0; FHL microfilm: 2340467
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: 544; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1240544

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1880
    Event Place: , Adair, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: 434; Family History Film: 1254434; Page: 210B; Enumeration District: 194; Image: 0425.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: 434; Family History Film: 1254434; Page: 210B; Enumeration District: 194; Image: 0425.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: East Fork, Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: 434; Family History Film: 1254434; Page: 210B; Enumeration District: 194; Image: 0425.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: 544; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1240544

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 3, Buckeye Precinct (east part), Garrard, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Buckeye, Garrard, Kentucky; Roll: T623_522; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 21; FHL microfilm: 1240522.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: T624_495; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0066; Image: 971; FHL microfilm: 1374508.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Metcalfe, KY
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky 1910 Miracode Index
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magisterial District 1, Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: T624_495; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1374508

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sulphur Well, Metcalfe, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sulphur Well, Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: T625_591; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 79; Image: 1021.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 6, Barren, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 6, Barren, Kentucky; Roll: 732; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 1119.0; FHL microfilm: 2340467

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Edmonton, Metcalfe, Kentucky; Roll: 771; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 21.0; FHL microfilm: 2340506.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Metcalfe, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Metcalfe
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Metcalfe, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Metcalfe; Roll: 1653659

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Dec 1961
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 401-58-1959; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: 1959-1960.

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 DEC 1969
    Event Place: Metcalf County,Edmonton,KY
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