Early Southside Virginia Families



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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., VA
       Spouse: 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):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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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., VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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 Cemetery
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: Charles Marion Watkins, Sr. (1886-1964)
         Marr: Dec 27, 1911 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Nancy Chaney Minter):

Both single.
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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, VA
       Spouse: 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):

Both single.
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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., VA
       Spouse: Catherine Frances Eanes (1934-1991)
         Marr: 1952-1953



Notes: Marriage (Lelia Odell Compton):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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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, VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
     Marriage: 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, VA
       Spouse: Harold Thomas Sink (1925-2008)
         Marr: Sep 1, 1945 - Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Lillie Sophia Compton):

Both single.
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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):

Both single.
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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, VA
     Marriage: 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, VA
     Marriage: 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, VA
     Marriage: 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):

Both single.
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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):

Both single.
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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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: Ada Hulta Stowe (1918-2012)
         Marr: Apr 12, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Mattie Josephine Compton):

Both single.
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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):

Both single.
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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, MO
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, NC
       Spouse: 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):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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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):

Both single.
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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):

Married in a civil ceremony.
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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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Robert Hale Compton and Jewel Christine Patterson




Husband Robert Hale Compton

         Born: Sep 21, 1922 - Charleston, Kanawha Co., WV
         Died: Feb 7, 1994
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Jun 19, 1945 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Jewel Christine Patterson

         Born: Aug 26, 1930 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 19, 2005
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: George Richard Patterson (1905-1993)
       Mother: Rena Faye Gray (1913-1965)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Jewel Christine Patterson):

Both single. He a driver for Martinsville Creamery. Marr. by W.E. Hardy, Min.
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Robert Harrison Compton and Edna Emma Evans




Husband Robert Harrison Compton

         Born: Oct 1897 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: James Marshall Compton (1860-1949)
       Mother: Martha Anderson Stultz (1869-1919)


     Marriage: Dec 24, 1949 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Edna Emma Evans

         Born: 1902-1903 - Haywood Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

Notes: Marriage (Edna Emma Evans):

Both once wid. He a furniture worker & worked for Martinsville Novelty & she worked for Dan River Mills. Marr. by J.R. Hollandsworth, Min.
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Thomas Colonel Isley and Rosa Ella Compton




Husband Thomas Colonel Isley

         Born: Jan 5, 1883 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Oct 31, 1950 - NC Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Nov 2, 1950 - Fontaine Bapt. Ch. Cem., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Louis Rankin Isley (1854-1901)
       Mother: Jothenia Barker (1855-1925)


     Marriage: Dec 27, 1901 - Henry Co., VA



Wife 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., VA


       Father: Moses Logan Compton (1851-      )
       Mother: Letitia Elizabeth Davis (1853-      )




Children
1 F Bessie Belle Isley

         Born: Mar 13, 1903 - Lone Oak, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 8, 1975 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: James Clarence Hodges, Sr. (1901-1980)
         Marr: Dec 25, 1923 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Leonard James Isley

         Born: Nov 21, 1909 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 15, 1966 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA
       Spouse: Beulah S. Rea (1910-1940)
         Marr: Nov 23, 1933 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Rosa Ella Compton):

Both single. The delayed birth certificate of their daughter Bessie says they married Dec. 26, 1901 vice Dec. 27, 1901 per their marriage record transcription.
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Otis Marshall Murphy and Ruby Mildred Compton




Husband Otis Marshall Murphy

         Born: Oct 4, 1921 - Swansonville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Nov 27, 2004 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: James Lester Murphy (1896-1957)
       Mother: Nannie Beulah Martin (1902-1979)


     Marriage: Apr 4, 1942 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Ruby Mildred Compton

         Born: Jan 23, 1923 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: May 3, 2016 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: May 6, 2016 - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: Dock Alonza Compton (1899-1970)
       Mother: Hassie Marie Clarke (1899-1988)




Children
1 M James Marshall Murphy

         Born: Oct 20, 1946 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 22, 2018 - Collinsville, VA
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Margie Carolyn Sawyers (1946-2009)
         Marr: Jun 25, 1965 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Ruby Mildred Compton):

Both single. Marr. by G.C. Lynch, Min.
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George Wallace Cox and Ruby Sunshine Compton




Husband George Wallace Cox

         Born: Jun 12, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 10, 1997 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Harry Trevor Cox (1900-1968)
       Mother: Lillie Irene Spangler (1900-2002)


     Marriage: Jul 8, 1944 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ruby Sunshine Compton

         Born: Feb 22, 1920 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 2, 2008 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Dec 4, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Logan Compton (1873-1924)
       Mother: Sallie Mae Minter (1880-1964)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruby Sunshine Compton):

Both single, and were marr. by W.M. Norment, Jr., Min.
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Leonard Grey Gregory and Ruth Anderson Compton




Husband Leonard Grey Gregory

         Born: Sep 19, 1914 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 4, 2007 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Oct 7, 2007 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Obie Grey Gregory (1890-      )
       Mother: Liddie Beulah Hunter (1893-      )


     Marriage: Oct 11, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Ruth Anderson Compton

         Born: Oct 16, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 8, 2002 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Aug 10, 2002 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Elmo Powell Compton, Sr. (1895-1968)
       Mother: Grace Myrtle Barrow (1889-1966)




Children

Notes: Marriage (Ruth Anderson Compton):

Both single. He worked in the textile industry. Marr. by J.L. Maddex, Min.
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George Lyn Thacker and Ruth Frances Compton




Husband George Lyn Thacker

         Born: Aug 1895 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John B. Thacker (1843-      )
       Mother: C. Frances Thacker (1855-Bef 1921)


     Marriage: Jan 22, 1918 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ruth Frances Compton

         Born: 1900 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Tyler Compton (1871-1928)
       Mother: Roxana Harrison Wall (1877-1956)




Children
1 M Dewey L. Thacker

         Born: Nov 8, 1918 - VA
         Died: Apr 17, 2009
       Buried: 



2 M Marshall L. Thacker

         Born: 1921 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 F Myrtle R. Thacker

         Born: 1922 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Everette L. Thacker

         Born: 1925 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 M Otis L. Thacker

         Born: 1927 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



6 F Gracie Alma Thacker

         Born: Aug 23, 1933 - Martinsville, Henry Co., USA
         Died: Dec 10, 2024 - Blue Ridge Therapy, Stuart, VA
       Buried: Dec 12, 2024 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Robert Dewey Turner (1931-1965)
         Marr: Sep 3, 1954 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Herbert Lee Cobler (1935-2016)
         Marr: Jun 29, 1968 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage (Ruth Frances Compton):

Both single.
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Craig Lee Johnston and Sarah Jane Compton




Husband Craig Lee Johnston

         Born: Dec 1, 1881 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 18, 1931 - Fieldale, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John W. Johnson (1840-Bef 1930)
       Mother: Letitia Gillie Law (1847-Bef 1920)


     Marriage: Apr 29, 1903 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sarah Jane Compton

         Born: May 1885 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 22, 1940 - Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Marshall Compton (1860-1949)
       Mother: Martha Anderson Stultz (1869-1919)




Children
1 F Letitia Gillie Johnston

         Born: May 18, 1906 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 20, 1986 - Lynchburg General Hospital, Lynchburg, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: George Eldee Scott (1897-1994)
         Marr: Jul 1, 1933 - Henry Co., VA


2 M John Jefferson Johnston

         Born: Mar 15, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 27, 1945 - Shackelford Hosp., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jan 29, 1945 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Hazel Mae Vaughn (1909-1982)
         Marr: Dec 10, 1927 - Rockingham Co., NC


3 M Emmett Dewey Johnston

         Born: Jun 11, 1909 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 7, 1967 - Lima, Allen Co., OH
       Buried:  - Caudill Fam. Cem., Grayson, OH
       Spouse: Pauline Virginia Johnson (1913-1972)
         Marr: Dec 23, 1932 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


4 M Mitchell Saunders Johnston

         Born: Sep 5, 1910 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 16, 1983 - Athens, Clarke Co., GA
       Buried:  - Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, NC
       Spouse: Blanche Magdalene Clark (Abt 1912-      )
         Marr: Dec 16, 1933 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Katherine Louise Yount (1920-1999)
         Marr: Bet 1937 and 1939


5 M Burrell Craig Johnston

         Born: Feb 1, 1911 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 27, 1983
       Buried:  - Greenlawn Mem. Gdns., Chesapeake, VA
       Spouse: Alice Lillian Joyce (1912-1970)
         Marr: Sep 6, 1931 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA


6 F Velma A. Johnston

         Born: 1914 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 F Sallie Frances Johnston

         Born: Feb 27, 1916 - VA
         Died: Feb 16, 1976
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Dalton Thomas (1912-2008)
         Marr: Oct 1, 1947 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC


8 F Ann Lee Johnston

          AKA: Annie
         Born: Jul 25, 1918 - VA
         Died: Oct 15, 2015 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: James Witt Martin, Sr. (1922-1993)
         Marr: Aug 2, 1946 - Gastonia, Gaston Co., NC



Notes: Marriage (Sarah Jane Compton):

Both single.
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Ferdinand F. Gravely and Susannah A. Compton




Husband Ferdinand F. Gravely

          AKA: Ferd
         Born: Jul 11, 1868 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: George Washington Gravely, Sr. (1846-1928)
       Mother: Pocahontas Archer Thomas (1846-1932)


     Marriage: Dec 26, 1906 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Susannah A. Compton

          AKA: Susie
         Born: Feb 1878 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: John Tyler Compton (1858-      )
       Mother: Nancy Chaney Minter (1856-      )




Children
1 M Abel Gravely

         Born: 1908 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



2 M Aubrey Bernard Gravely

         Born: Feb 5, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 23, 1978 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Hickory Grove UMC Cem., Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Nina Mae Wilson (1911-1985)
         Marr: Dec 22, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Pauline Jones (Abt 1919-      )
         Marr: Aft Jan 9, 1941




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