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William Alexander Compton

Birth09 Jun 1847 - Tennessee, USA
Death24 April 1921 - Trigg Co., KY
MotherMary Cantrell
FatherHoward Wilson Compton

Born in Tennessee, USA on 09 Jun 1847 to Howard Wilson Compton and Mary Cantrell. William Alexander Compton married Louisa Gordon and had 11 children. He passed away on 24 April 1921 in Trigg Co., KY.

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Parents
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Howard Wilson Compton
1815 - 1876
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Mary Cantrell
1819 - 1887
Spouse(s)
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Louisa Gordon
1853 - 1936
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Walter Samuel Compton
1893 - 1953
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Eunice Compton
1883 - 1960
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Charles C Compton
1872 - 1936
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Willie Compton
1887 - 1947
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Gertrude Compton
1881 - 1928
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Okia Compton
1890 - 1969
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Rosie Compton
1877 - 1938
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Rosa L. Compton
1878 - 1906
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Willie Compton
1898 - Unknown
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Okia Compton
1892 - Unknown
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Rosa L Compton
1877 - 1938

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Historical Records for William Alexander Compton

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1920 United States Federal Census

1920 United States Federal Census


Name
William Compton
Est. Birth Date
Not Available
Est. Residence Age
74
Est. Residence Date
1920
Birth Place
Blurred

1900 United States Federal Census

1900 United States Federal Census


Name
William Compton
Est. Birth Date
Blurred
Est. Residence Age
52
Est. Residence Date
Not Available
Birth Place
Blurred

1880 United States Federal Census

1880 United States Federal Census


Name
William A. Camptan
Est. Birth Date
Abt 1851
Est. Residence Age
29
Est. Residence Date
Not Available
Birth Place
Blurred

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