James M. Compton and Martha A. Eggleton
Husband James M. Compton
Born: Jan 1819 - VA Died: Buried:Marriage: Jan 5, 1842 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Martha A. Eggleton
Born: May 1821 - VA Died: Bef May 4, 1910 Buried:
Father: Unknown Eggleton ( -Bef 1850) Mother: Mary Unknown (1781- )
Children
1 F Eliza Compton
Born: 1842 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: George E. Purdy ( - ) Marr: Feb 1, 1863 - Henry Co., VA
2 M William G. Compton
Born: 1844 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
3 F Mary B. Compton
Born: Oct 1844 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 10, 1913 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: John M. Beal (1846-1913) Marr: Nov 30, 1866 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Emma Caroline Compton
Born: Sep 1, 1848 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: William Leftridge Barrow (1849- ) Marr: 1869-1870 - Henry Co., VA
5 M Moses Logan Compton
Born: Dec 1851 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Letitia Elizabeth Davis (1853- ) Marr: Nov 11, 1868 - Henry Co., VA
6 F Eleanor Anne Compton
Born: 1855 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
7 F Chaney Eleanor Compton
Born: Sep 14, 1856 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 18, 1943 Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Joseph Eggleston Minter (1854-1933) Marr: Oct 25, 1874 - Henry Co., VA
8 M John Tyler Compton
Born: Mar 1858 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Nancy Chaney Minter (1856- ) Marr: Feb 25, 1877 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Lillie M. McNeely (1886- ) Marr: Dec 10, 1907 - Henry Co., VA
9 M James Marshall Compton
AKA: Reb Born: Jul 28, 1860 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 18, 1949 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Earles-Simmons Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Martha Anderson Stultz (1869-1919) Marr: Nov 15, 1883 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Martha Susan Adams (1869-1958) Marr: Oct 24, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
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James Marshall Compton and Martha Anderson Stultz
Husband James Marshall Compton
AKA: Reb Born: Jul 28, 1860 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 18, 1949 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Earles-Simmons Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: James M. Compton (1819- ) Mother: Martha A. Eggleton (1821-Bef 1910)
Marriage: Nov 15, 1883 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Martha Anderson Stultz
Born: Jul 2, 1869 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 21, 1919 Buried: - Compton-Earles Cemetery, Brosville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Father: Rev., Brice Love Stultz (1843-1917) Mother: Louisa America Whitlock (1840-1911)
Children
1 F Sarah Jane Compton
Born: May 1885 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 22, 1940 - Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Craig Lee Johnston (1881-1931) Marr: Apr 29, 1903 - Henry Co., VA
2 F Bertha Lou Compton
Born: Jan 1887 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1967 Buried: - Earles-Simmons Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Robert Henry Earles (1892-1952) Marr: Nov 29, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
3 M Eugene Compton
Born: Sep 11, 1888 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 14, 1978 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - North Fork Church Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Snowy Mae Hoskins (1890-1937) Marr: Dec 4, 1907 - Henry Co., VASpouse: Ida D. McKinney (1886- ) Marr: Jul 19, 1938 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VASpouse: Sarah Lou Shelton (1897-1968) Marr: Dec 6, 1947 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Hope Compton
Born: Apr 11, 1890 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 7, 1967 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Feb 9, 1967 - Cox Cem., Spray, NCSpouse: John Columbus Cox, Jr. (1890- ) Marr: Sep 27, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
5 F Faith Compton
Born: Jan 5, 1892 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 23, 1958 - Pittsylvania Co., VA, America Buried: - Earles-Simmons Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: George Hester Simmons (1884-1967) Marr: Oct 11, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
6 M Elmo Powell Compton, Sr.
Born: Dec 19, 1895 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 29, 1968 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Grace Myrtle Barrow (1889-1966) Marr: Dec 29, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
7 M Robert Harrison Compton
Born: Oct 1897 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Lora Ethel Clarke (1895-Bef 1949) Marr: 1918Spouse: Edna Emma Evans (1902/1903- ) Marr: Dec 24, 1949 - Henry Co., VA
8 M Dock Alonza Compton
Born: Apr 24, 1899 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 7, 1970 Buried: - Compton-Earles Cemetery, Brosville, Pittsylvania Co., VASpouse: Hassie Marie Clarke (1899-1988) Marr: Nov 29, 1919 - Rockingham Co., NC
9 F Dona Bernine Compton
Born: Jan 12, 1901 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 14, 1929 Buried: - Earles-Simmons Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Charlie Albert Pyron (1895-1972) Marr: May 6, 1917 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
10 M Henry Clay Compton
Born: Jan 26, 1903 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 21, 1956 - Stuart (near), Patrick Co., VA Buried: Mar 23, 1956 - Hundley-Riggs Cem., Patrick Co., VASpouse: Curvie Marie Hundley (1911-1991) Marr: Apr 10, 1927 - Patrick Co., VA
11 F Allie James Compton
Born: Dec 17, 1904 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 22, 1982 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Witcher Neal Gauldin (1882-1944) Marr: Jun 16, 1926 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
12 F Martha F. Compton
Born: Jan 11, 1906 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 7, 1996 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Emory Clifton Pace, Sr. (1906-1955) Marr: 1932Spouse: Newsom Clifford Prillaman (1895-1973) Marr: May 6, 1965 - Collinsville, VA
13 M Luther Marshall Compton
Born: Apr 20, 1910 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 6, 1975 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Mary Virginia Merriman (1912-1994) Marr: Oct 17, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Martha Anderson Stultz):
He 23, she 14. Both single & born Henry Co., Va. S/o J.M. & M.A. Compton; D/o B.L. & L.A. Stultz. Marr. Nov. 15, 1883, Henry Co., Va.
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James Sanford Compton and Mary Elizabeth Smith
Husband James Sanford Compton
Born: Feb 12, 1907 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 23, 1957 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Compton Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: James Logan Compton (1873-1924) Mother: Sallie Mae Minter (1880-1964)
Marriage: Feb 11, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Elizabeth Smith
Born: Jun 8, 1911 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 3, 1992 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Compton Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Children
1 M Herman Lewis Compton
Born: Jan 27, 1929 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 27, 2009 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Mar 2, 2009 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Lois Marie Newman (1928-2015) Marr: Jul 4, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
2 M Howard Compton
Born: 1934 - VA Died: Buried:
3 M Larry Wayne Compton
Born: Jul 26, 1940 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 16, 2025 Buried: May 22, 2025 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mary Elizabeth Smith):
James Webb Compton and Mildred Louise Dove
Husband James Webb Compton
Born: Jun 2, 1920 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 24, 2005 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Buchanan H. Compton (1880-1966) Mother: Ella Lee Hodges (1896-1982)
Marriage: Dec 25, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Mildred Louise Dove
Born: Sep 4, 1921 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 11, 2004 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Harry Lee Dove (1896-1957) Mother: Gracie Eleanor Minter (1897-1968)
Children
1 F Carolyn Louise Compton
Born: Oct 6, 1942 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 24, 1966 - Hampton, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: James Berkeley Rumley, Sr. (1940-1999) Marr: Abt 1958-1966
Notes: Marriage (Mildred Louise Dove):
Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by N.M. Fox, Min.
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James William Compton and Mary Jane Haynes
Husband James William Compton
Born: Nov 5, 1875 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Aug 26, 1967 - Patrick Springs, VA Buried: - J.W. Compton Cem., Patrick Co., VAMarriage: Jul 2, 1896 - Patrick Co., VA
Wife Mary Jane Haynes
Born: Dec 26, 1860 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 29, 1942 Buried: - J.W. Compton Cem., Patrick Co., VA
Children
1 M Charlie Monroe Compton
Born: Jan 31, 1897 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Oct 12, 1943 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried: Oct 14, 1943 - Gregory-O'Dell Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Ollie Texas Haynes (1905-1996) Marr: Dec 23, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
2 M Walter Harmon Compton
Born: 1900 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Clara Estelle Nelson (1898- ) Marr: Jun 15, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
3 F Lillie Sophia Compton
Born: Sep 15, 1906 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Nov 19, 1985 Buried: - Sams Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Elijah Colonel Sams (1893-1975) Marr: Jan 18, 1923 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
4 F Belva Compton
Born: Jul 8, 1908 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jan 6, 2003 - Abington Pl., Danville, VA Buried: Jan 8, 2003 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VASpouse: Harry Lester Hall (1901-1977) Marr: Dec 28, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mary Jane Haynes):
He single, she a wid. (1st husb. was a Smith).
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James William Compton and O'bera Hankins
Husband James William Compton
Born: Jun 8, 1919 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 28, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Riley Compton (1885- ) Mother: Sally Elizabeth Wall (Bet 1891/1895- )
Marriage: Dec 23, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife O'bera Hankins
Born: Apr 5, 1923 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 18, 2002 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: Feb 21, 2002 - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: Lawrence Campbell Hankins, Sr. (1886-1962) Mother: Elizabeth Jane Eanes (1892-1982)
Other Spouse: Thomas Eugene Furr (1934-2012) - Oct 5, 1958 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
1 M Riley Connie Compton
Born: Jan 14, 1942 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 11, 2005 - Gloucester, Gloucester Co., VA Buried: - Rosewell Mem. Gdn. Cem., Gloucester, VASpouse: Rebecca Ellen Sprinkle (1945- ) Marr: Apr 4, 1964 - Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., NC
2 F Patsy Joan Compton
Born: May 8, 1947 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (O'bera Hankins):
Both single. He worked in a chair factory. Marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (Thomas Eugene Furr):
He 23, she 34. He single & she once div. He born Burlington, NC & she Henry Co., Va. He in the U.S. Army & she a textile worker. S/o Robert F. Furr & Della Hardy; D/o Lawrence C. Hankins & Lizzie Eanes. Married in a civil ceremony.
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James William Compton and Lucille Christine Overton
Husband James William Compton
Born: Jun 8, 1919 - Henry Co., VA Died: Nov 28, 2005 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Riley Compton (1885- ) Mother: Sally Elizabeth Wall (Bet 1891/1895- )
Marriage: Apr 25, 1959 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Wife Lucille Christine Overton
Born: Mar 10, 1929 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 25, 2024 Buried: Oct 30, 2024 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Jesse Thomas Overton (1900-1978) Mother: Martha Frances Hobson (1893-1947)
Other Spouse: Maynard Perkins Compton (1924-1981) - Dec 24, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lucille Christine Overton):
He 39, she 30. Both once div. & born Henry Co., Va. He worked in a furniture factory & she for Pannill Knitting Mill. S/o William Riley Compton & Elizabeth Walls; D/o Jesse Thomas Overton & Martha Frances Hobson. Marr. Apr. 25, 1959 in Axton, Va., by H. Cathy, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Maynard Perkins Compton):
He 24, she 21. Both single & born Henry Co., Va. He worked in a furniture factory & she did textile work. S/o Rash Compton & Emma Allen; D/o Jesse Thomas Overton & Martha Frances Hobson. Marr. Dec. 24, 1948 in Martinsville, Va., by J.P. McCabe, Min.
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James Woodrow Compton and Vernia Elizabeth Scearce
Husband James Woodrow Compton
Born: Nov 7, 1916 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 4, 1990 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Eugene Compton (1888-1978) Mother: Snowy Mae Hoskins (1890-1937)
Marriage: Jun 22, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Vernia Elizabeth Scearce
Born: Sep 11, 1912 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 18, 2000 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Eddie Shields Scearce (1885-1963) Mother: Josie Mae Wyatt (1883-1962)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Vernia Elizabeth Scearce):
Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by C.M. Wales, Min.
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Lonnie Gene Conner and Janet Marie Compton
Husband Lonnie Gene Conner
Born: Mar 18, 1947 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Buried:Marriage: Aug 12, 1972 - Axton, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Janet Marie Compton
Born: Jun 12, 1947 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 11, 1996 Buried: - Anderson UMC Chapel, Axton, VA
Father: Leonard Irvin Compton (1921-1998) Mother: Cleo Smith (1917-1985)
Other Spouse: James Woodworth Anderson, Jr. (1946-2021) - Jul 17, 1976 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Janet Marie Compton):
Both 25. 1st. marr. He born NC; she Va. S/o Alonzo M. Conner & Nellie Caudle; D/o Leonard I. Compton & Cleo Smith. Marr. Aug. 12, 1972, Axton, Pittsylvania Co., Va., by Q.O. Creech, Jr., Min.; Div. Oct. 21, 1975, Henry Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (James Woodworth Anderson, Jr.):
Both 29, 2nd marr., prev. div. Born Va. S/o James Wodoworth Anderson, Sr. & Marjorie Joyce; D/o Leonard Compton & Cleo Smith. Marr. Jul. 17, 1976, Danville, Va., by R.O. Creech, Jr., Min.
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William P. Rodgers and Jennie Compton
Husband William P. Rodgers
AKA: Willie Born: Aug 17, 1885 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 1962 Buried:
Father: William Henry Rodgers (1861-1951) Mother: Sarah Catherine Gravely (1865-1941)
Marriage: Jan 26, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Jennie Compton
Born: Feb 1890 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: John Tyler Compton (1858- ) Mother: Nancy Chaney Minter (1856- )
Children
1 F Grace Lee Rodgers
AKA: Gracie Born: Jan 13, 1909 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 1, 1998 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Clay Morris Carter (1905-1986) Marr: Dec 25, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
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John David Compton and Sara Mae Corum
Husband John David Compton
AKA: J. D. Born: Jul 26, 1936 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 17, 2017 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Jun 21, 2017 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Father: John Thomas Compton (1898-1984) Mother: Kate Sue Bell (1903-1969)
Marriage: Nov 1, 1954 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Sara Mae Corum
Born: Mar 15, 1936 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Sep 1, 2021 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: Sep 5, 2021 - Ridgeview Mem. Gdns., Eden, NC
Father: Louie Ray Corum (1908-1992) Mother: Ola Thomas Gauldin (1909-1977)
Children
1 M John Franklin Compton
Born: Sep 5, 1955 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Mar 21, 2018 - Annie Penn Mem. Hosp., Reidsville, NC Buried:Spouse: Linda Diane Simpson (1953-1989)
Notes: Marriage (Sara Mae Corum):
John Franklin Compton and Linda Diane Simpson
Husband John Franklin Compton
Born: Sep 5, 1955 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Died: Mar 21, 2018 - Annie Penn Mem. Hosp., Reidsville, NC Buried:
Father: John David Compton (1936-2017) Mother: Sara Mae Corum (1936-2021)
Marriage:
Wife Linda Diane Simpson
Born: Jul 28, 1953 - Rockingham Co., NC Died: Feb 6, 1989 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Bethany UMC Cem., New Bethel, NC
Children
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John Tyler Compton and Nancy Chaney Minter
Husband John Tyler Compton
Born: Mar 1858 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: James M. Compton (1819- ) Mother: Martha A. Eggleton (1821-Bef 1910)
Marriage: Feb 25, 1877 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Nancy Chaney Minter
Born: Jul 1856 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: James Edward Minter (1831-1862) Mother: Matilda Caroline Eggleton (1829- )
Children
1 F Susannah A. Compton
AKA: Susie Born: Feb 1878 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Ferdinand F. Gravely (1868- ) Marr: Dec 26, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
2 M George Cabel Compton
Born: Apr 1879 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Martha Ann Beale (1877- ) Marr: Dec 27, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
3 M Buchanan H. Compton
AKA: Buck Born: Jun 15, 1880 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 4, 1966 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Ella Lee Hodges (1896-1982) Marr: Oct 5, 1916 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Martha C. Compton
Born: Sep 1882 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 1923 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Compton Cem., Leatherwood, VASpouse: William David Allen (1890-1952) Marr: Jan 5, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
5 M William Riley Compton
Born: Jan 1885 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Sally Elizabeth Wall (Bet 1891/1895- ) Marr: Dec 5, 1912 - Henry Co., VA
6 M Rash Horatio Compton
Born: Aug 10, 1887 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 10, 1963 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Compton Family CemeterySpouse: Emma M. Allen (1900-1981) Marr: Jan 31, 1917 - Henry Co., VA
7 F Jennie Compton
Born: Feb 1890 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: William P. Rodgers (1885-1962) Marr: Jan 26, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
8 M Stovall C. Compton
AKA: Stover Born: May 24, 1893 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 4, 1949 - VA Med. Ctr., Richmond, VA Buried:Spouse: Annie Bell Allen (1902-1937) Marr: Sep 5, 1925 - Henry Co., VA
9 M John L. Compton
Born: Aug 1894 - VA Died: Buried:
10 F Zera Compton
Born: Mar 5, 1896 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 19, 1972 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Charles Marion Watkins, Sr. (1886-1964) Marr: Dec 27, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Nancy Chaney Minter):
John Tyler Compton and Lillie M. McNeely
Husband John Tyler Compton
Born: Mar 1858 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: James M. Compton (1819- ) Mother: Martha A. Eggleton (1821-Bef 1910)
Marriage: Dec 10, 1907 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Lillie M. McNeely
Born: Sep 1886 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: Charles McNeely (1865- ) Mother: Cornelia E. Hunt (1865- )
Children
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John Tyler Compton and Roxana Harrison Wall
Husband John Tyler Compton
Born: Dec 7, 1871 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 2, 1928 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Compton Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: Moses Logan Compton (1851- ) Mother: Letitia Elizabeth Davis (1853- )
Marriage: May 28, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Roxana Harrison Wall
AKA: Roxie Born: Feb 12, 1877 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 22, 1956 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Compton Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: Robert Harrison Wall (1848-1930) Mother: Mary Susan Barrow (1854-1889)
Children
1 M Joseph C. Compton
Born: Apr 1896 - VA Died: Buried:
2 M John Thomas Compton
AKA: Johnnie Born: Jan 8, 1898 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 17, 1984 Buried:Spouse: Kate Sue Bell (1903-1969) Marr: Jun 30, 1918 - Rockingham Co., NC
3 M William T. Compton
Born: Oct 1899 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
4 F Ruth Frances Compton
Born: 1900 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: George Lyn Thacker (1895- ) Marr: Jan 22, 1918 - Henry Co., VA
5 M David Compton
Born: 1902 - VA Died: Buried:
6 M Clyde Compton
Born: 1906 - VA Died: Buried:
7 M Paul Harrison Compton
Born: Jan 18, 1906 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 14, 1993 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Compton Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Virginia Mae Cobbler (1912-1959) Marr: Oct 23, 1927 - Henry Co., VA
8 M Ramey Compton
Born: 1909 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Notes: Marriage (Roxana Harrison Wall):
Julian Thomas Compton and Viola Odessa Gauldin
Husband Julian Thomas Compton
Born: Mar 14, 1928 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 30, 1984 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: George Gerald Compton (1908-1986) Mother: Bulah Lee Minter (1913-1958)
Marriage: Jun 15, 1952 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Wife Viola Odessa Gauldin
Born: Jun 23, 1911 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 16, 2000 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Gauldin Cem., Axton, VA
Father: Witcher Neal Gauldin (1882-1944) Mother: Eliza Kate Davis (1884-1926)
Other Spouse: Lonnie Latin Gauldin (1908-1963) - Jul 6, 1929 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Other Spouse: Walter Lewis Clark (1912-1988) - Nov 29, 1955 - Cascade, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Viola Odessa Gauldin):
He single, she once div. He a mechanic & she did textile work. Marr. by W.E. Collins, Min.; Div. Henry Co., Va.
Notes: Marriage (Lonnie Latin Gauldin):
Married in a civil ceremony. They divorced in Henry Co., Va.; his divorce certificate names him as Lonnie Roy Gauldin, and his marriage certificate also names him as Roy Gauldin.
Notes: Marriage (Walter Lewis Clark):
His 2d (prev. widowed) and her 3d marriage (prev. divorced). Herman Smith, Min.
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Julian Thomas Compton and Louise Iris Overton
Husband Julian Thomas Compton
Born: Mar 14, 1928 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 30, 1984 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: George Gerald Compton (1908-1986) Mother: Bulah Lee Minter (1913-1958)
Marriage: Dec 20, 1975 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Louise Iris Overton
Born: Mar 10, 1929 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 10, 1982 - Univ. of Virginia Hosp., Charlottesville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Jesse Thomas Overton (1900-1978) Mother: Martha Frances Hobson (1893-1947)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Louise Iris Overton):
2d marr.; both prev. div. Marr. by W.E. Collins, Min.
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Larry Wayne Compton and Julia Mae McGuire
Husband Larry Wayne Compton
Born: Jul 26, 1940 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 16, 2025 Buried: May 22, 2025 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Sanford Compton (1907-1957) Mother: Mary Elizabeth Smith (1911-1992)
Marriage: Oct 12, 1963 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Julia Mae McGuire
Born: Jan 17, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Harry Thomas McGuire (1905-1995) Mother: Lottie Odell Roach (1913-1980)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Julia Mae McGuire):
He 23, she 24. 1st marr. He born Henry Co., Va.; she Martinsville, Va. Both worked for DuPont. S/o James S. Compton & Mary Smith; D/o Harry Thomas McGuire & Lottie Roach. Marr. Oct. 12, 1963, Henry Co., Va., by J.L. Scott, Min.
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Edward Houston Wells and Lelia Odell Compton
Husband Edward Houston Wells
AKA: Edd Born: Jan 6, 1895 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 17, 1936 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Chatham Hts. Meth. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: John Francis Wells (1856-1926) Mother: Mary Garrett Philpott (1862-1929)
Marriage: Dec 28, 1933 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Lelia Odell Compton
Born: Jul 29, 1910 - VA Died: Dec 23, 1983 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - North Fork Church Cem., Henry Co., VA
Father: Eugene Compton (1888-1978) Mother: Snowy Mae Hoskins (1890-1937)
Children
1 M John Edward Wells
Born: Apr 1, 1935 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: May 29, 1992 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Catherine Frances Eanes (1934-1991) Marr: 1952-1953
Notes: Marriage (Lelia Odell Compton):
Leonard Irvin Compton and Cleo Smith
Husband Leonard Irvin Compton
Born: Jul 16, 1921 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Nov 5, 1998 - Richmond, Richmond (city), VA Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: Dock Alonza Compton (1899-1970) Mother: Hassie Marie Clarke (1899-1988)
Marriage: Apr 12, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Cleo Smith
Born: Sep 22, 1917 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Apr 2, 1985 Buried: - Smith Fam. Cem., Axton, Henry Co., VA
Father: Geter Coleman Smith (1891-1972) Mother: Lonie Elsie Francis (1887-1928)
Children
1 F Janet Marie Compton
Born: Jun 12, 1947 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 11, 1996 Buried: - Anderson UMC Chapel, Axton, VASpouse: James Woodworth Anderson, Jr. (1946-2021) Marr: Jul 17, 1976 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Cleo Smith):
He 19, she 23. 1st marr. & born Pittsylvania Co., Va. He did textile work. S/o Doc Compton & Hassie Clarke; D/o Jeter Smith & Lonis Francis. Marr. Apr. 12, 1941, Martinsville, Va., by P.D. Martin, Jr., Min.; Div. Sep. 30, 1955, Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Leonard Morris Compton and Beona Sunshine Hughes
Husband Leonard Morris Compton
Born: Jul 6, 1917 - Henry Co., VA Died: May 27, 1995 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Buchanan H. Compton (1880-1966) Mother: Ella Lee Hodges (1896-1982)
Marriage: Nov 6, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Beona Sunshine Hughes
Born: Nov 20, 1919 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 28, 2013 - Roman Eagle Nursing Home, Danville, VA Buried: Jan 31, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M Eugene Morris Compton
Born: Aug 13, 1939 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 1, 1998 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Betty Jane Bowles (1937-2022) Marr: Jun 30, 1957 - Bassett, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Beona Sunshine Hughes):
Both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Marr. by T.W. Fryes, Min.
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Leonard Wayne Compton and Lenna Belle Compton
Husband Leonard Wayne Compton
Born: Jul 5, 1947 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 6, 2024 Buried: - Elamsville Ch. of God of Prop. Cem., Elamsville, VA
Father: John Thomas Compton (1898-1984) Mother: Kate Sue Bell (1903-1969)
Marriage:
Wife Lenna Belle Compton
Born: Jun 30, 1945 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: Walter Lee Compton, Sr. (1919-1983) Mother: Vada Lou Lawless (1921-2015)
Children
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Francis Coleman Wilson and Leonie May Compton
Husband Francis Coleman Wilson
Born: May 19, 1920 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Feb 16, 1991 Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VAMarriage: Jun 8, 1940 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
Wife Leonie May Compton
AKA: Toots Born: May 20, 1920 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 4, 1995 Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: Cole Smith Compton (1893-1960) Mother: Anna G. Minter (1893- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Leonie May Compton):
Both single. He did textile work. Marr. by T.L. Wilson, Min.
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Claude Allen Hundley and Lillian Inez Compton
Husband Claude Allen Hundley
Born: Jul 29, 1922 - Snow Creek, Franklin Co., VA Died: Jan 4, 2001 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Jan 6, 2001 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: George Francis Hundley (1884-1975) Mother: Sallie Lou Bousman (1888-1975)
Marriage: Bef 1949
Wife Lillian Inez Compton
Born: Oct 3, 1924 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 29, 2019 Buried: Aug 1, 2019 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Buchanan H. Compton (1880-1966) Mother: Ella Lee Hodges (1896-1982)
Children
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Elijah Colonel Sams and Lillie Sophia Compton
Husband Elijah Colonel Sams
Born: Apr 1, 1893 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 4, 1975 Buried: - Sams Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: Robert Isaac Sams (1862-1938) Mother: Eliza Jane Carter (1862-1952)
Marriage: Jan 18, 1923 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Lillie Sophia Compton
Born: Sep 15, 1906 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Nov 19, 1985 Buried: - Sams Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: James William Compton (1875-1967) Mother: Mary Jane Haynes (1860-1942)
Children
1 F Cornelia Mae Sams
AKA: Connie Born: Oct 31, 1923 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 15, 2003 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Sams Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Harold Thomas Sink (1925-2008) Marr: Sep 1, 1945 - Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Lillie Sophia Compton):
Lindberg Compton and Estelle Rose Ingram
Husband Lindberg Compton
Born: Jun 2, 1927 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 20, 2016 - National Health Care, Greer, SC Buried: Jan 27, 2016 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Buchanan H. Compton (1880-1966) Mother: Ella Lee Hodges (1896-1982)
Marriage: Abt 1951
Wife Estelle Rose Ingram
AKA: Rosie Born: May 5, 1922 - MI Died: Aug 9, 1988 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Children
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Lloyd Henderson Compton and Zella Vesta Underwood
Husband Lloyd Henderson Compton
Born: Dec 5, 1931 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 29, 1993 Buried:
Father: Dock Alonza Compton (1899-1970) Mother: Hassie Marie Clarke (1899-1988)
Marriage: Dec 17, 1949 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Zella Vesta Underwood
Born: Sep 7, 1922 - Floyd Co., VA Died: Jul 20, 1995 - Salem Med. Ctr., Salem, VA Buried: - Restvale Cem., Copper Hill, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Zella Vesta Underwood):
Divorced in Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Lloyd Henderson Compton and Ann Rowe
Husband Lloyd Henderson Compton
Born: Dec 5, 1931 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Dec 29, 1993 Buried:
Father: Dock Alonza Compton (1899-1970) Mother: Hassie Marie Clarke (1899-1988)
Marriage: Jan 15, 1966 - Petersburg, VA
Wife Ann Rowe
Born: 1931-1932 - Prince George Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Ann Rowe):
Both once div. He a mechanic at a Allen's American Station & she a student nurse at Petersburg Gen. Hosp. Marr. by H.E. Henderson, Min.
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Logan Eugene Compton and Hinda Lorena Cox
Husband Logan Eugene Compton
Born: Jun 10, 1923 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 25, 1999 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried: Mar 27, 1999 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Logan Compton (1873-1924) Mother: Sallie Mae Minter (1880-1964)
Marriage: Dec 22, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Hinda Lorena Cox
Born: Jun 8, 1921 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 1, 2017 Buried: Jul 5, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Harry Trevor Cox (1900-1968) Mother: Lillie Irene Spangler (1900-2002)
Children
1 M Glenn Richard Compton
Born: May 6, 1953 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 22, 1975 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Hinda Lorena Cox):
Both single. He a truck driver for Virginia Mirror Co. & she did textile work for DuPont. Marr. by L.G. Finnell, Min.
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Raymond Dwight Haley and Lois Gaynelle Compton
Husband Raymond Dwight Haley
Born: Jan 13, 1932 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 27, 2023 - Sovah Health, Danville, VA Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: James Thomas Haley (1891-1965) Mother: Eva Holland (1893-1971)
Marriage: Dec 19, 1951 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Lois Gaynelle Compton
Born: Jan 11, 1935 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Jun 15, 1998 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA
Father: Dock Alonza Compton (1899-1970) Mother: Hassie Marie Clarke (1899-1988)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lois Gaynelle Compton):
Both single. Marr. by W.T. Hall, Min.
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Zera Lee Peters and Lucille Compton
Husband Zera Lee Peters
Born: Apr 1, 1919 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 1, 1985 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Henry Lee Peters (1885-1960) Mother: Bettie Mae Ramsey (1896-1963)
Marriage: Dec 3, 1947 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA
Wife Lucille Compton
Born: Jan 9, 1924 - Lanier Farms, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 21, 2002 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Elmo Powell Compton, Sr. (1895-1968) Mother: Grace Myrtle Barrow (1889-1966)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Lucille Compton):
Both single. He a service station operator & she worked for DuPont. Marr. by R. Perdue, Min.
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Luther Marshall Compton and Mary Virginia Merriman
Husband Luther Marshall Compton
Born: Apr 20, 1910 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 6, 1975 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Marshall Compton (1860-1949) Mother: Martha Anderson Stultz (1869-1919)
Marriage: Oct 17, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mary Virginia Merriman
Born: Sep 26, 1912 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 10, 1994 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Charles Lee Merriman (1875-1951) Mother: Mary Lou Clark (1884-1976)
Children
1 M Ronald Derl Compton
Born: Sep 13, 1932 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 9, 2010 - Chelan Co., Washington, USA Buried: - Tacoma Nat. Cem., Kent, WA
Notes: Marriage (Mary Virginia Merriman):
Lynwood Carroll Compton and Sharleen Ann Jefferson
Husband Lynwood Carroll Compton
Born: Apr 2, 1939 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 11, 2021 - Sovah Health, Danville, VA Buried: Oct 14, 2021 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VAMarriage: Feb 7, 1958 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Sharleen Ann Jefferson
Born: Apr 2, 1939 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Sharleen Ann Jefferson):
Both single. He a service station attendant. Marr. by L. Edge, Min.; Div. Danville, Va.
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Lynwood Carroll Compton and Pearl Elaine Goggin
Husband Lynwood Carroll Compton
Born: Apr 2, 1939 - Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Oct 11, 2021 - Sovah Health, Danville, VA Buried: Oct 14, 2021 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VAMarriage: Aug 10, 1967 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Wife Pearl Elaine Goggin
Born: Sep 5, 1943 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: James Moorman Goggin (1908-1997) Mother: Mable Clara Cobler (1910-1985)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Pearl Elaine Goggin):
Both were once divorced. He worked for Goodyear & she did textile work. Married L.W. Cooper, Min.
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William Thomas Marshall and Mae L. Compton
Husband William Thomas Marshall
AKA: Tom Born: Jul 2, 1927 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 16, 2005 Buried: - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VAMarriage: 1948
Wife Mae L. Compton
Born: May 6, 1928 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 5, 2016 - Winter Park, Orange Co., FL Buried: Mar 11, 2016 - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA
Father: Eugene Compton (1888-1978) Mother: Snowy Mae Hoskins (1890-1937)
Children
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Doctor Morgan Wilson, Jr. and Mamie Lee Compton
Husband Doctor Morgan Wilson, Jr.
Born: Sep 5, 1912 - Schoolfield, Pittsylvania Co., VA Died: Mar 11, 1961 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: Mar 12, 1961 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Doctor Morgan Wilson, Sr. (1862-1937) Mother: Ruth Anna Hundley (1873-Bef 1920)
Marriage: Aug 29, 1936 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Wife Mamie Lee Compton
Born: May 4, 1914 - Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 4, 2011 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: Mar 9, 2011 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Riley Compton (1885- ) Mother: Sally Elizabeth Wall (Bet 1891/1895- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mamie Lee Compton):
Both single. He a farmer. Marr. by D.F. Roach, Min.
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Aubrey Lee Stovall and Margaret Mabelle Compton
Husband Aubrey Lee Stovall
Born: 1930 - Snow Creek, Stokes Co., NC Died: Buried:Marriage: Dec 8, 1952 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC
Wife Margaret Mabelle Compton
Born: Dec 16, 1933 - Patrick Co., VA Died: Oct 4, 2023 - LifeBrite Comm. Hosp. of Stokes, Danbury, NC Buried: - Smith Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery
Father: Henry Clay Compton (1903-1956) Mother: Curvie Marie Hundley (1911-1991)
Children
Notes: Marriage (Margaret Mabelle Compton):
He 22, she 18. S/o William M. & Gracie Stovall; D/o Clay & Curvie Compton. Marr. in a civil ceremony. Note: There are two marr. doc., one for Dec. 8, 1952, and one for Dec. 8, 1953. One is the orig. marr. cert. and the other is the orig. marr. register. Unfortunately the transcriber of the marr. register interpreted 52 as 53; the shape of the 2 could be misleading, and it was.
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Soloman O. Hatcher and Martha A. Compton
Husband Soloman O. Hatcher
AKA: Sol Born: 1836-1837 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: Jeremiah Hatcher (1814- ) Mother: S. Jane Johnson (1810- )
Marriage: May 2, 1861 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Martha A. Compton
Born: Jan 1841 - VA Died: Buried:
Other Spouse: Abner Richardson (1819-1906) - Aug 20, 1885 - VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Martha A. Compton):
Abner Richardson and Martha A. Compton
Husband Abner Richardson
Born: May 1819 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 1906 - Henry Co., VA Buried:
Father: John Richardson, Sr. (1785-1869) Mother: Elizabeth Stultz (1791-1877)
Marriage: Aug 20, 1885 - VA
Wife Martha A. Compton
Born: Jan 1841 - VA Died: Buried:
Other Spouse: Soloman O. Hatcher (1836/1837- ) - May 2, 1861 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Soloman O. Hatcher):
Harry Milton Richardson and Martha Anne Compton
Husband Harry Milton Richardson
Born: Aug 13, 1913 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 25, 1985 - Roanoke Comm. Hos., Roanoke, VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Horatio Abner Richardson (1885-1955) Mother: Eula Jane Stultz (1885-1963)
Marriage: May 5, 1972 - Roanoke (city), VA
Wife Martha Anne Compton
Born: Feb 22, 1930 - WV Died: May 28, 2010 - Roanoke (city), VA Buried: - Piedmont Cem., Piedmont, VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Martha Anne Compton):
Both once div. Marr; by E.A. Tyson, Min.
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Emory Clifton Pace, Sr. and Martha F. Compton
Husband Emory Clifton Pace, Sr.
Born: Jul 30, 1906 - Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 23, 1955 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: George Peyton Pace (1876-1957) Mother: Loula Belle Thomasson (1880-1963)
Marriage: 1932
Wife Martha F. Compton
Born: Jan 11, 1906 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 7, 1996 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Marshall Compton (1860-1949) Mother: Martha Anderson Stultz (1869-1919)
Other Spouse: Newsom Clifford Prillaman (1895-1973) - May 6, 1965 - Collinsville, VA
Children
1 M Emory Clifton Pace, Jr.
Born: Jun 7, 1933 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 25, 2020 - Sovah Health, Martinsville, VA Buried: Mar 31, 2020 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Martha F. Compton):
In the 1940 census, they have one child, Emory, Jr., born Jun. 7, 1933, thus, they were almost certainly married in 1932.
Notes: Marriage (Newsom Clifford Prillaman):
Both once wid. Marr. by R.A. May, Min.
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Newsom Clifford Prillaman and Martha F. Compton
Husband Newsom Clifford Prillaman
Born: Feb 11, 1895 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Nov 26, 1973 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: George Martell Prillaman (1868-1945) Mother: Sarah Jane Eggleton (1876-1925)
Marriage: May 6, 1965 - Collinsville, VA
Wife Martha F. Compton
Born: Jan 11, 1906 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 7, 1996 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: James Marshall Compton (1860-1949) Mother: Martha Anderson Stultz (1869-1919)
Other Spouse: Emory Clifton Pace, Sr. (1906-1955) - 1932
Children
Notes: Marriage (Martha F. Compton):
Both once wid. Marr. by R.A. May, Min.
Notes: Marriage (Emory Clifton Pace, Sr.):
In the 1940 census, they have one child, Emory, Jr., born Jun. 7, 1933, thus, they were almost certainly married in 1932.
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Robert Samuel Gauldin and Mattie Josephine Compton
Husband Robert Samuel Gauldin
Born: May 6, 1885 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 14, 1958 - Staunton Hosp., Staunton, VA Buried: - Fontaine Bapt. Ch., Henry Co., VA
Father: Robert Morten Gauldin (1856-1929) Mother: Susan Ann Richardson (1858-1935)
Marriage: Dec 26, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mattie Josephine Compton
Born: Aug 9, 1888 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 1975 - Carroll Co., VA Buried: - Fontaine Bapt. Ch., Henry Co., VA
Father: Moses Logan Compton (1851- ) Mother: Letitia Elizabeth Davis (1853- )
Children
1 F Viola Gauldin
Born: 1908 - VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Roy Gauldin (1907- ) Marr: Jul 6, 1929 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
2 M Thermond Gauldin
Born: 1910 - VA Died: Buried:
3 M Cabel Harrison Gauldin
Born: Oct 28, 1911 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 21, 1990 - Martinsville Conv. Ctr., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Goldie Virginia Stultz (1914-2002) Marr: Nov 21, 1936 - Floyd Co., VA
4 F Lizzie Elizabeth Gauldin
Born: 1912 - VA Died: Buried:
5 F Ethel M. Gauldin
Born: 1914 - VA Died: Buried:
6 M Frank J. Gauldin
Born: Dec 1915 - VA Died: Buried:
7 M Joe Thomas Gauldin
Born: Nov 12, 1916 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 20, 1990 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Eunice Virginia Seay (1917-2002) Marr: Jan 2, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
8 M Cole Gauldin
Born: Mar 1918 - VA Died: Bef 1931 Buried:
9 M John West Gauldin
Born: Mar 13, 1918 - Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 5, 1971 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Doris Elizabeth Roland (1924-2000) Marr: Bet 1940 and 1943
10 M Albert Mason Gauldin
Born: Mar 10, 1921 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 31, 1991 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VASpouse: Ada Hulta Stowe (1918-2012) Marr: Apr 12, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Mattie Josephine Compton):
Curtis Johnson Davis and Mattie Mae Compton
Husband Curtis Johnson Davis
Born: Nov 24, 1911 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 7, 2003 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Bradley Johnson Davis (1888-1980) Mother: Janie Ann Powell (1891-1990)
Marriage: Jan 12, 1980 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Mattie Mae Compton
Born: May 19, 1917 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Sep 11, 2012 - Blue Ridge Manor, Martinsville, VA Buried: Sep 14, 2012 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Riley Compton (1885- ) Mother: Sally Elizabeth Wall (Bet 1891/1895- )
Other Spouse: Thomas Lafayette Byrd (1914-1973) - Sep 21, 1935 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Mattie Mae Compton):
Both widowed.
Notes: Marriage (Thomas Lafayette Byrd):
Maynard Perkins Compton and Lucille Christine Overton
Husband Maynard Perkins Compton
Born: Aug 5, 1924 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 6, 1981 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA Buried: - Compton Cem., Axton, VA
Father: Rash Horatio Compton (1887-1963) Mother: Emma M. Allen (1900-1981)
Marriage: Dec 24, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Wife Lucille Christine Overton
Born: Mar 10, 1929 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 25, 2024 Buried: Oct 30, 2024 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Jesse Thomas Overton (1900-1978) Mother: Martha Frances Hobson (1893-1947)
Other Spouse: James William Compton (1919-2005) - Apr 25, 1959 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
Children
1 M Donnie Ray Compton
Born: Feb 23, 1950 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 4, 2007 Buried: - Jefferson Barracks Nat. Cem., Lemay, MOSpouse: Paula McGowan (1951-2008) Marr: Aft May 3, 1976
Notes: Marriage (Lucille Christine Overton):
He 24, she 21. Both single & born Henry Co., Va. He worked in a furniture factory & she did textile work. S/o Rash Compton & Emma Allen; D/o Jesse Thomas Overton & Martha Frances Hobson. Marr. Dec. 24, 1948 in Martinsville, Va., by J.P. McCabe, Min.
Notes: Marriage (James William Compton):
He 39, she 30. Both once div. & born Henry Co., Va. He worked in a furniture factory & she for Pannill Knitting Mill. S/o William Riley Compton & Elizabeth Walls; D/o Jesse Thomas Overton & Martha Frances Hobson. Marr. Apr. 25, 1959 in Axton, Va., by H. Cathy, Min.
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Melvin Rash Compton and Henriette Schaeffer
Husband Melvin Rash Compton
AKA: Pete Born: Dec 3, 1922 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 4, 1975 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA Buried: Jul 6, 1975 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Rash Horatio Compton (1887-1963) Mother: Emma M. Allen (1900-1981)
Marriage: 1952
Wife Henriette Schaeffer
Born: Oct 24, 1931 - Neurkirchen, Germany Died: Apr 11, 2025 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Other Spouse: John Foster McGee (1940-2015) - Apr 26, 1984 - Henry Co., VA
Children
Notes: Marriage (Henriette Schaeffer):
From her obituary; no record found.
Notes: Marriage (John Foster McGee):
He 43, she 52. 2d marr. (both wid.). He born NC, and she Germany. S/o David Foster McGee & Ruby Jeanette Deal; D/o Wilhelm Helmar Schaeffer & Kathrina Akers. Marr. Apr. 26, 1984, Henry Co., Va., by F.S. Stoished (sic), Min.
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Herman Leroy Wilson and Mildred Ann Compton
Husband Herman Leroy Wilson
Born: Aug 3, 1930 - Axton, Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 15, 1991 Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: John Lewis Wilson (Abt 1905-1961) Mother: Lottie Bonnie Martin (1900-1985)
Marriage: Bef 1951
Wife Mildred Ann Compton
Born: Apr 9, 1933 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 11, 2017 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Dec 14, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Eugene Compton (1888-1978) Mother: Snowy Mae Hoskins (1890-1937)
Other Spouse: Strother Talbert Fulcher, Sr. (1927-2010) - May 14, 2005 - Scott Co., VA
Children
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Strother Talbert Fulcher, Sr. and Mildred Ann Compton
Husband Strother Talbert Fulcher, Sr.
Born: Dec 3, 1927 - Patrick Springs, VA Died: May 6, 2010 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
Father: Ellis Reed Fulcher (1901-1987) Mother: Gertie Lou Fulcher (1899-1977)
Marriage: May 14, 2005 - Scott Co., VA
Wife Mildred Ann Compton
Born: Apr 9, 1933 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 11, 2017 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Dec 14, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Eugene Compton (1888-1978) Mother: Snowy Mae Hoskins (1890-1937)
Other Spouse: Herman Leroy Wilson (1930-1991) - Bef 1951
Children
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Larry James Wilson and Minnie Martha Compton
Husband Larry James Wilson
Born: Feb 9, 1930 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 22, 1986 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Roer James Wilson (1901-1962) Mother: Annie Eunice Mitchell (1906-1986)
Marriage: Aft Oct 1951
Wife Minnie Martha Compton
Born: Feb 20, 1926 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA Died: Feb 17, 2007 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Feb 21, 2007 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Rash Horatio Compton (1887-1963) Mother: Emma M. Allen (1900-1981)
Other Spouse: Arvil Gilmer Bridges (1922-1951) - Bef 1948
Children
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Moses Logan Compton and Letitia Elizabeth Davis
Husband Moses Logan Compton
Born: Dec 1851 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
Father: James M. Compton (1819- ) Mother: Martha A. Eggleton (1821-Bef 1910)
Marriage: Nov 11, 1868 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Letitia Elizabeth Davis
AKA: Tisha Born: Sep 1853 - VA Died: Buried:
Father: George J. Davis (1794/1799- ) Mother: Rebecca Unknown (1816- )
Children
1 M William T. Compton
Born: Feb 1870 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
2 M John Tyler Compton
Born: Dec 7, 1871 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 2, 1928 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Compton Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Roxana Harrison Wall (1877-1956) Marr: May 28, 1895 - Henry Co., VA
3 M James Logan Compton
Born: 1873 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1924 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Compton Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Sallie Mae Minter (1880-1964) Marr: Feb 8, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
4 F Lula Emma Compton
AKA: Lou Born: Oct 1876 - Henry Co., VA Died: 1922 - Henry Co., VA Buried: - Compton Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: James Edward Agee (1849-1933) Marr: Dec 26, 1900 - Henry Co., VA
5 M Arthur W. Compton
Born: Jun 1878 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:Spouse: Lillie Unknown (1883- ) Marr: Abt 1899-1900
6 M Toney Marshall Compton
Born: Jun 8, 1878 - Henry Co., VA Died: Aug 28, 1957 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Buried: Aug 29, 1957 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VASpouse: Lillie Jane Minter (1884-1970) Marr: Oct 1, 1899 - Henry Co., VA
7 F Rosa Ella Compton
Born: Nov 7, 1880 - Henry Co., VA Died: Dec 18, 1962 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: - Fontaine Bapt. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VASpouse: Thomas Colonel Isley (1883-1950) Marr: Dec 27, 1901 - Henry Co., VA
8 F Tippie B. Compton
Born: Mar 1886 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
9 F Mattie Josephine Compton
Born: Aug 9, 1888 - Henry Co., VA Died: Oct 1975 - Carroll Co., VA Buried: - Fontaine Bapt. Ch., Henry Co., VASpouse: Robert Samuel Gauldin (1885-1958) Marr: Dec 26, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
10 M Samuel L. Compton
Born: Oct 1890 - Henry Co., VA Died: Buried:
11 M Cole Smith Compton
Born: May 14, 1893 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jun 2, 1960 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: Jun 3, 1960 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VASpouse: Anna G. Minter (1893- ) Marr: 1914-1915
12 F Cora Bell Compton
Born: Nov 10, 1896 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 10, 1978 - Eden, Rockingham Co., NC Buried: - Overlook Cem., Eden, NCSpouse: William Quince Minter (1889-1965) Marr: May 12, 1912 - Rockingham Co., NC
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Samuel Walter Lovell, Jr. and Nellie Elizabeth Compton
Husband Samuel Walter Lovell, Jr.
Born: Nov 25, 1922 - Franklin Co., VA Died: Aug 29, 1974 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA Buried: - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: Samuel Walter Lovell, Sr. (1892-1968) Mother: Ora Belle Coleman (1893-1960)
Marriage: Nov 8, 1947 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
Wife Nellie Elizabeth Compton
Born: Sep 14, 1928 - VA Died: Jan 24, 2022 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA Buried: Jan 29, 2022 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
Father: William Riley Compton (1885- ) Mother: Sally Elizabeth Wall (Bet 1891/1895- )
Children
Notes: Marriage (Nellie Elizabeth Compton):
Coy Albert Parlier and Pattie Hazel Compton
Husband Coy Albert Parlier
Born: Jul 3, 1908 - Moravian Falls, Wilkes Co., NC Died: Dec 6, 1960 Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: Edgar Vance Parlier (1886-1967) Mother: Lillie Mae Stout (1890-1960)
Marriage: Jul 30, 1931 - Henry Co., VA
Wife Pattie Hazel Compton
Born: Jan 5, 1915 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jul 12, 1982 Buried: - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: Cole Smith Compton (1893-1960) Mother: Anna G. Minter (1893- )
Children
1 M Alvin Coan Parlier
Born: Nov 16, 1933 - Henry Co., VA Died: Apr 26, 2008 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA Buried:Spouse: Margaret Merriman Cobler (1931-2022) Marr: Aug 18, 1951 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
Notes: Marriage (Pattie Hazel Compton):
Raymond Mason Compton and Peggy Jo Queen
Husband Raymond Mason Compton
AKA: Rooster Born: Jan 19, 1927 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA Died: Mar 10, 2017 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC Buried: Mar 13, 2017 - Eastlawn Gdns., Kernersville, NC
Father: John Thomas Compton (1898-1984) Mother: Kate Sue Bell (1903-1969)
Marriage: Jan 29, 1965 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC
Wife Peggy Jo Queen
Born: Abt 1934 Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Peggy Jo Queen):
Richard Dean Compton and Teresa Lee Hatcher
Husband Richard Dean Compton
Born: Jan 14, 1953 Died: Mar 30, 2023 Buried: Apr 5, 2023 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
Father: Herman Lewis Compton (1929-2009) Mother: Lois Marie Newman (1928-2015)
Marriage:
Wife Teresa Lee Hatcher
AKA: Terri Born: Abt 1957 Died: Buried:
Children
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Riley Connie Compton and Rebecca Ellen Sprinkle
Husband Riley Connie Compton
Born: Jan 14, 1942 - Henry Co., VA Died: Jan 11, 2005 - Gloucester, Gloucester Co., VA Buried: - Rosewell Mem. Gdn. Cem., Gloucester, VA
Father: James William Compton (1919-2005) Mother: O'bera Hankins (1923-2002)
Marriage: Apr 4, 1964 - Elizabeth City, Pasquotank Co., NC
Wife Rebecca Ellen Sprinkle
Born: Apr 16, 1945 - Newport News (city), VA Died: Buried:
Children
Notes: Marriage (Rebecca Ellen Sprinkle):
Married in a civil ceremony. Div. Glouchester Co., Va.
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