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James Compton

BirthSep 1837 - Tennessee, USA
Death23 September 1907 - Wilson or Dekalb Co, TN
MotherMartha "Polly" Wood
FatherAlexander James Compton

Born in Tennessee, USA on Sep 1837 to Alexander James Compton and Martha "Polly" Wood. James Compton married Mary Allen and had 10 children. He passed away on 23 September 1907 in Wilson or Dekalb Co, TN.

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Parents
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Alexander James Compton
1809 - 1855
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Martha "Polly" Wood
1812 - 1895
Spouse(s)
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Mary Allen
1837 - 1905
Children Show all
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Thomas Bethel Compton
1858 - 1929
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Martha Compton
1860 - 1928
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Sarah Compton
1869 - 1937
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Mary Ellen Compton
1873 - 1952
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James Richard Compton
1863 - 1919
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Lun Wood Compton
1867 - 1928
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Octavia Compton
1871 - 1952
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Linchford Compton
1866 - Unknown
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Belle Compton
1880 - 1978
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Daisy Dean Compton
1882 - 1978

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Historical Records for James Compton

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1900 United States Federal Census

1900 United States Federal Census


Name
James Compton
Est. Birth Date
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Est. Residence Age
62
Est. Residence Date
Not Available
Birth Place
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1880 United States Federal Census

1880 United States Federal Census


Name
James Compton
Est. Birth Date
Abt 1838
Est. Residence Age
42
Est. Residence Date
Not Available
Birth Place
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U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995


Name
James R Compton
Est. Birth Date
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Est. Residence Age
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Est. Residence Date
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Birth Place
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