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Henry COMPTON

Henry COMPTON

Male 1784 - 1873  (89 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Henry COMPTON was born on 1 May 1784 in Boone's Station, Kentucky (son of William COMPTON and Charity LEIPER); died on 18 Aug 1873 in Davidson County, Tennessee; was buried in Compton Cem, Nashville, Tennessee.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: K8P8-SPF
    • _UID: A114FE4977FE4A7E9455E977E6F6CADE064D

    Henry married Sally COX on 16 Dec 1815 in Davidson County, Tennessee. Sally (daughter of Thomas COX and Rebecca WEBB) was born on 18 Nov 1795 in Davidson County, Tennessee; died on 1 Jun 1868 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Rebecca Charity COMPTON was born on 19 Dec 1816 in Davidson County, Tennessee; and died.
    2. James W. COMPTON was born on 24 Dec 1818 in Davidson County, Tennessee; died on 11 Feb 1863 in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    3. Elizabeth W. COMPTON was born on 24 Sep 1820 in Davidson County, Tennessee; and died.
    4. Mary Jane COMPTON was born on 16 Oct 1822 in Davidson County, Tennessee; died on 21 Jul 1850 in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    5. Alvira Surey COMPTON was born on 12 Aug 1824 in Davidson County, Tennessee; and died.
    6. Phillip Newel COMPTON was born on 7 Sep 1826 in Davidson County, Tennessee; and died.
    7. Thomas Ann COMPTON was born on 11 Apr 1830 in Davidson County, Tennessee; died on 12 Mar 1838 in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    8. William Henry COMPTON, II was born on 17 Nov 1832 in Davidson County, Tennessee; died on 31 Dec 1862 in Murfreesboro, TN; was buried on 1 Jan 1863 in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    9. Henrietta COMPTON was born on 14 Feb 1835 in Davidson County, Tennessee; died on 19 Mar 1838 in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    10. Sarah J. COMPTON was born on 30 Dec 1837 in Davidson County, Tennessee; and died.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William COMPTONWilliam COMPTON was born about 1740 in Culpepper County, Virginia (son of John COMPTON and Mary CLARK); died in 1791 in Boone's Station, Kentucky.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: GJNJ-SZY
    • MilitaryService: ; soldier in the American Revolutionary War
    • Residence: Maryland, British Colonial America
    • Residence: Boone Station, Kentucky
    • Residence: Culpeper, Virginia
    • _UID: 1859ACEE4DE746AD815F415A2EDFE556F5ED
    • Moved: 2 Jul 1767, Kentucky
    • Residence: 1782, Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee

    Notes:

    William Compton
    Sex: M
    Birth: ABT 1740 in Culpepper Co, Virginia
    Death: ABT 1791 in Boones Station, Kentucky
    Burial: ABT 1791 Boones Station, Kentucky
    Occupation: Farmer/carpenter Religion: Protestant Marriage 1 Charity Leiper
    Married: ABT 1760
    Children
    John Compton
    Walter Compton
    Thomas Compton <
    William Compton b: 25 DEC 1767 in Culpeper County, Virginia
    Mary (Polly) Compton Compton b: ABT 1776
    James Compton b: ABT 1778
    Henry Compton b: 1 MAY 1784 in Boon's Station Kentucky
    Juliana Compton b: ABT 1790

    William married Charity LEIPER about 1761 in Culpepper County, Virginia. Charity was born about 1741 in Culpepper County, Virginia; died in 1788. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Charity LEIPER was born about 1741 in Culpepper County, Virginia; died in 1788.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: 9HV7-T5R
    • LifeSketch: ; COMPTONS OF CULPEPPER COUNTY, VIRGINIA,
    • Residence: Culpeper, Culpeper, Colony of Virginia, British Colonial America
    • _UID: E87DDB0DA4C0472D9DA78194659C62F3D443

    Notes:

    COMPTONS OF CULPEPPER COUNTY, VIRGINIA,
    KENTUCKY
    AND DAVIDSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE:


    William Compton (b. before 1750, d. after 1766) was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and a farmer in Culpepper Co, VA.

    He married Charity Leiper (b. before 1753, d. after 1767) before 1768. Children:
    1. William Compton,
    b. 25 Dec 1767, Culpepper Co, VA,
    d. 1845, Davidson, TN.
    At age 10 he went to KY with Captain John Gordon. He was a soldier for 7 years under General Mad Anthony Wayne. He came to Nashville, TN, about 1782 and rented land from Captain John Raines. He was a farmer. He m. 7 Dec 1799, Davidson Co, TN, to Susan Mullen (b. 17 Oct 1776, NC, d. 27 Jul 1860, probably Davidson Co, TN). They had 7 ch.
    2. Henry Compton
    3. Julianna Compton m. John Cartwright

    Children:
    1. John COMPTON was born about 1762 in Culpepper County, Virginia; and died.
    2. Walter COMPTON was born about 1764 in Culpepper County, Virginia; and died.
    3. William COMPTON was born on 25 Dec 1767 in Culpepper County, Virginia; died on 7 Oct 1846 in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    4. Thomas COMPTON was born about 1769 in Culpepper County, Virginia; and died.
    5. Mary "Polly" COMPTON was born on 1 Sep 1776 in Culpepper County, Virginia; died about 1845 in Rutherford County, Tennessee.
    6. James COMPTON was born about 1778 in Culpepper County, Virginia; and died.
    7. Juliana COMPTON was born about 1779 in Culpepper County, Virginia; and died.
    8. 1. Henry COMPTON was born on 1 May 1784 in Boone's Station, Kentucky; died on 18 Aug 1873 in Davidson County, Tennessee; was buried in Compton Cem, Nashville, Tennessee.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John COMPTONJohn COMPTON was born on 9 Nov 1702 in Charles County, Maryland (son of Matthew COMPTON and Sussanna BRISCOE); died in in Maryland.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: MJKP-MP5
    • _UID: 5A75751295BB4CC6BA2BCC137BBA4BA5A137

    Notes:

    Comptonology page 198, and 211 gets this right more or less but see my own file under "Sue" for major sheet for family of Matthew Sr (abt 1676) but note missing one child- Zachariah-

    His great grand father, John Compton, came to America from England sometime before 1670, the year his son John was born in Charles Co, Maryland. This son married Mary ? we know of the son John Compton, born 1726 who was to be father of Levi.
    refer to
    LEVI COMPTON
    http://www.iltrails.org/levi_compton_bio.htm

    John married Mary CLARK. Mary was born in in England; died in 1768. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Mary CLARK was born in in England; died in 1768.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: MJKP-MRK
    • _UID: 726C6B738E7C405DA6A5A753521B26BBF6C2
    • Alt. Birth: Abt 1704, of Fairfax Co., VA

    Notes:

    Wabash County Lineages - Colonial Revolutionary Pioneer
    page 49
    1. JOHN COMPTON and his wife, Mary lived in Charles County, Maryland. Mary is said to have been born in England. They were the parents of at least one son.

    Children:
    1. John COMPTON was born in 1726 in Fairfax, Virginia; died on 16 Jan 1797 in Virginia.
    2. 2. William COMPTON was born about 1740 in Culpepper County, Virginia; died in 1791 in Boone's Station, Kentucky.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Matthew COMPTONMatthew COMPTON was born on 17 Jun 1671 in Charles County, Maryland (son of John F. COMPTON and Mary CLARKE); died on 9 Aug 1747 in Charles County, Maryland.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: LH61-G4W
    • _UID: 774DA1F522424C2AA2F5BED597ACD577EDF3
    • identified as a son in the will of John Compton: 29 May 1713
    • Will written: 19 Mar 1744
    • Will probated: 5 Sep 1747, Charles, Maryland, British Colonial America

    Notes:

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    Mathew and Susannah's known children were:
    1. John - b 9 Nov 1702
    2. Philip - b 5 Jan 1705
    3. Susanna - b 6 Feb 1707, ca 1745 m Robert Whitely, m/2 Taylor
    5. Mathew, Jr - 1709-1770, md Rachel Howard - 1714-1789.
    6. Eleanor - b 1 Dec 1711, m John Slye
    7. Sarah - b 24 Mar 1714, m John Parker
    8. Samuel - b 19 May 1716, (WB 1765 Charles Co 33.280)
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    Mathew and Susanna purchased land called Manchester from Abel Wakefield in 1705 for 5000 pounds of tobacco, Mathew being listed at that time as a cooper, or maker of barrels.

    On May 29 1713, in Charles County, Matthew named as son of John Compton in will proved Mar 5, 1718. Mathew received one-third of his father's real, and one third of his father's personal estate, whereas, John's eldest son, John, received two-thirds interest. The real estate lay in both Charles and St. Mary's Counties. No other children mentioned.

    On 9 March 1722, Mathew received land from his father, John. This was his 1/3 share of 200 acres called Boswell and 80 acres called Boden. By 20 March 1737, Mathew Sr sold his son Mathew Jr. 90 acres of the Boden and Boswell property from his father, including dwellings, out-buildings, gardens and orchards.

    Mathew Sr wrote his will on 19 March 1744,witnessed by George Briscoe and William Howard. His son, Samuel, was to receive all land he owned in Virginia and 2 shillings sterling, daughters Susanna Whitely & Elender Slye receive 2 shillings each, grandson Mathew Compton Parker 2 shillings and son Mathew all the rest of his property, both real and personal, with son Mathew being executor. Wittness: George Briscoe, William Howard. Will probated 5 Sept 1747. According to Bible record found actual death date was 9 Aug 1747 and wife, Susannah, died 12 Jan 1739.

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    SOURCES:
    - All above info provided by James L Compton, 6 Jul 2015.
    - Maryland Deponents, 1634-1799 (Parentage).
    - Charles Co Wills L 25, f 150 (Will Written).
    - Maryland Libary, L 25 f 150 (Will Probated).
    - Bible, Maryland Historical Society Library.
    - Notes of Sarah Browder to James L Compton, 12/15/2003.
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    The Compton Coat of Arms is officially documented in Burke's General Armory. The original description of the arms (shield) is as follows:
    "D'arg, a la fasce mebulee de bu.: au chef du meme, ch. d'un casque de profil d'or entre deux tetes de lion du meme."
    (translated as follows):
    "Silver with a red fess, the lines of diversity of which are undulating, under a red chief charged with a profiled, gold helmet between two gold lions' heads."
    Above the shield and helmet is the crest which is described as: "A naturally colored beacon."

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    ID: I2004 Name: Matthew COMPTON Sex: M Birth: 1671 in MD Death: 1747 in St. Mary's Co., MD Change Date: 20 JUL 1999

    Father: John COMPTON
    Mother: Mary Clark DOUGLASS b: in Maryland

    Marriage 1 Sussana BRISCOE
    Children
    Matthew COMPTON b: 1709
    Susanna COMPTON
    Stephen COMPTON
    Samuel COMPTON
    Samuel COMPTON
    Zacharah COMPTON
    Margaraurate COMPTON
    Elizabeth COMPTON
    Matthew COMPTON
    Phillip COMPTON
    John COMPTON
    Barton COMPTON
    Alexander COMPTON
    Edmund Howard COMPTON

    Matthew married Sussanna BRISCOE about 1701 in MD. Sussanna (daughter of Col. Phillip BRISCOE, Dr and Susannah SWANN) was born about 1677 in Charles County, Maryland; died on 11 Feb 1739 in Charles County, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Sussanna BRISCOE was born about 1677 in Charles County, Maryland (daughter of Col. Phillip BRISCOE, Dr and Susannah SWANN); died on 11 Feb 1739 in Charles County, Maryland.

    Other Events:

    • FamilySearch ID: LZFY-XKB
    • _UID: C11E292D02374ADE8AA61A0522186DEB77A4

    Notes:

    . Matthew Compton Sr. b. 1671 and died 9 August1747. He married Susanna Briscoe by 1702. she died 11 Jan 1739. Will of Matthew Compton, Sr. 3/19/1745 named his son Samuel; daughter, Susanna Whitely; daughter, Eleanor Slye; grandson Matthew Compton Parker and son, Matthew Compton. Matthew Compton, b. 1671 and died 8/9/1747 in Charles Co., son of John Compton and Mary Clarke. His wife: Susanna Briscoe, b. bef 1687 and died 1/11/1739, Charles Co., dau. of Col. Philip Briscoe and Susanna Swann. 5/4/1702: Indenture from Abel Wakefield, planter to Matthew Compton, cooper and his wife Susanna for 5000 lbs. tobacco pt. of tract called "Manchester" on the Wicomico River. Wit: Philip Briscoe, Sr. (Susanna's father). Charles Co. Ct. and Land Rec. Susanna Briscoe married Matthew Compton and they had 7 children.&&&& actually 8

    Children:
    1. 4. John COMPTON was born on 9 Nov 1702 in Charles County, Maryland; died in in Maryland.
    2. Philip COMPTON was born on 5 Jan 1705 in Charles County, Maryland; was buried in Comptonology, Page, 198, 211, My Own File.
    3. Susanna COMPTON was born on 6 Feb 1707 in Charles County, Maryland; was christened in 1747 in IN, Will, Father; was buried in Comptonology, Page, 198, 211.
    4. Matthew COMPTON, II was born on 26 Jun 1709 in Charles County, Maryland; was christened in in Plantation, Boswell, Boden, Charles Co, MD; died on 4 Mar 1770 in Worncout, Charles, Colorado, MD.
    5. Stephen COMPTON was born in 1710 in Charles, Maryland, British Colonial America; and died.
    6. Eleanor COMPTON was born on 1 Dec 1711 in Charles County, Maryland; was buried in Comptonology, Page, 198, 211, My Own File.
    7. Zachariah COMPTON was born in 1712 in Charles County, Maryland; died in 1790 in Inventory Culpepper Co, , Virginia.
    8. Sarah COMPTON was born on 24 Mar 1714 in Charles County, Maryland; was christened in 1747 in IN, Will, Father; died before 1747; was buried in Comptonology, Page, 198, 211.
    9. Samuel COMPTON was born on 19 May 1716 in Charles County, Maryland; and died.
    10. William Clark COMPTON was born in 1723 in Charles, Maryland Colony; died on 5 Dec 1807 in Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia.