Early Southside Virginia Families



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Earnest R. Compton




Husband Earnest R. Compton

         Born: 1917 - VA
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       Father: Cole Smith Compton (1893-1960)
       Mother: Anna G. Minter (1893-      )





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Eleanor Anne Compton




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Wife Eleanor Anne Compton

         Born: 1855 - Henry Co., VA
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       Father: James M. Compton (1819-      )
       Mother: Martha A. Eggleton (1821-Bef 1910)




Children

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George E. Purdy and Eliza Compton




Husband George E. Purdy

         Born:  - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
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     Marriage: Feb 1, 1863 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Eliza Compton

         Born: 1842 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
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       Father: James M. Compton (1819-      )
       Mother: Martha A. Eggleton (1821-Bef 1910)




Children
1 M James Miller Purdy

          AKA: Jim
         Born: Oct 28, 1869 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 17, 1944 - Huntsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Oct 21, 1944 - Ellisboro Ch. Cem., Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Tempie Jane Ashby (1875-1950)
         Marr: Feb 25, 1894 - Beaver Island, Stokes Co., NC


2 M George Ballard Purdy

         Born: 1885 - Henry Co., VA
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       Spouse: Bertha E. Agee (1884-      )
         Marr: Mar 3, 1910 - Henry Co., VA



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Ellen J. Compton




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Wife Ellen J. Compton

         Born: 1913 - Henry Co., VA
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       Father: James Logan Compton (1873-1924)
       Mother: Sallie Mae Minter (1881-1964)




Children

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Elmo Powell Compton, Jr. and Vera Christine Wingfield




Husband Elmo Powell Compton, Jr.

         Born: Jun 29, 1925 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 20, 1988 - 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)


     Marriage: May 29, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Vera Christine Wingfield

         Born: Feb 26, 1930 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 27, 2021
       Buried: Jan 3, 2022 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: William Webster Wingfield (1899-1975)
       Mother: Pearl Lou Rakes (1899-1989)



 Other Spouse: Harold Benjamin Gregory (1918-2016) - May 22, 1999 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Gwendolyn Leah Compton

          AKA: Gwen
         Born: Mar 25, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 5, 2017 - Manteo, Dare Co., NC
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Michael Owen Petrea (living)
       Spouse: Steven Lee Bricker (1954-2018)


2 M Elmo Powell Compton III (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Karen Marlynn Martin (living)



Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He did maintenance at DuPont Corp., and she was a clerk ant Woolworth's Dept. Store. Married by R.B. Burnett, Bapt. Min.
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Eugene Compton and Snowy Mae Hoskins




Husband Eugene Compton

         Born: Sep 11, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 14, 1978 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - North Fork Church Cem., Henry Co., VA


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


     Marriage: Dec 4, 1907 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Ida D. McKinney (1886-      ) - Jul 19, 1938 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Sarah Lou Shelton (1897-1968) - Dec 6, 1947 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Snowy Mae Hoskins

         Born: Sep 23, 1890 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Jul 31, 1937 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - North Fork Church Cem., Henry Co., VA


Children
1 F Hilda B. Compton

         Born: 1909 - VA
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2 F Lelia Odell Compton

         Born: Jul 29, 1910 - VA
         Died: Dec 23, 1983 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - North Fork Church Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Edward Houston Wells (1895-1936)
         Marr: Dec 28, 1933 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC


3 F Ada Elizabeth Compton

         Born: Sep 24, 1914 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 4, 2006 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jan 6, 2006 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Kermit Melvin Campbell (1910-1990)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1936 - Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., VA


4 M 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
       Spouse: Vernia Elizabeth Scearce (1912-2000)
         Marr: Jun 22, 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


5 F Ala B. Compton

         Born: Jan 20, 1919 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 24, 2000 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jan 27, 2000 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Herman Elisha Rupard (1912-2009)
         Marr: Nov 19, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


6 F Hazel Louise Compton

         Born: Jun 27, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 10, 2017 - Blue Ridge Manor, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Apr 14, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Walter Lee Stultz (1916-1980)
         Marr: Dec 2, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


7 M Calvin E. Compton

         Born: 1924 - VA
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8 F 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
       Spouse: William Thomas Marshall (1927-2005)
         Marr: 1948


9 M Herbert Compton (details suppressed for this person)

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10 F 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
       Spouse: Strother Talbert Fulcher, Sr. (1927-2010)
         Marr: May 14, 2005 - Scott Co., VA


11 M Franklin D. Compton (details suppressed for this person)

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Notes: Marriage

They were both single. Her marriage record transcription says she was born in Henry Co., Va., but her obituary says she was a native of Pittsylvania Co., Va.
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Eugene Compton and Ida D. McKinney




Husband Eugene Compton

         Born: Sep 11, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 14, 1978 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - North Fork Church Cem., Henry Co., VA


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


     Marriage: Jul 19, 1938 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Snowy Mae Hoskins (1890-1937) - Dec 4, 1907 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Sarah Lou Shelton (1897-1968) - Dec 6, 1947 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Ida D. McKinney

         Born: 1886 - Caswell Co., NC
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Children

Notes: Marriage

He was a farmer. Both were once widowed. Married by R.L. Wingfield, Primitive Bapt. Min.
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Eugene Compton and Sarah Lou Shelton




Husband Eugene Compton

         Born: Sep 11, 1888 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 14, 1978 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - North Fork Church Cem., Henry Co., VA


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


     Marriage: Dec 6, 1947 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Snowy Mae Hoskins (1890-1937) - Dec 4, 1907 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Ida D. McKinney (1886-      ) - Jul 19, 1938 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA



Wife Sarah Lou Shelton

         Born: Aug 10, 1897 - Patrick Co., VA
         Died: Mar 21, 1968 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried:  - North Fork Church Cem., Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Charles William Wells (1879-1945) - Aug 10, 1925 - Patrick Co., VA


Children
Had no children
Notes: Marriage

He was a farmer. He was twice widowed, and she once. Married by J.E. Burgess, Primitive Bapt. Min.
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Evelyn Compton




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Wife Evelyn Compton

         Born: Jun 23, 1918
         Died: Feb 10, 1988
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


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




Children
Had no children
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Coy Everett Sink and Evelyn F. Compton




Husband Coy Everett Sink

         Born: Jul 31, 1916 - VA
         Died: May 11, 1986 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
     Marriage: Apr 29, 1944 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Evelyn F. Compton

         Born: May 6, 1922 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 31, 2015 - Blue Ridge Therapy, Stuart, VA
       Buried: Sep 2, 2015 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Charlie Monroe Compton (1897-1943)
       Mother: Ollie Texas Haynes (1905-1996)




Children

Notes: Marriage

Their license was issued Apr. 28, 1944 in Wentworth, NC, and they were married by John P. Doris, Bapt. Min.
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George Hester Simmons and Faith Compton




Husband George Hester Simmons

         Born: 1884 - Caswell Co., NC
         Died: Jan 12, 1967 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Earles-Simmons Cem., Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Oct 11, 1908 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Faith Compton

         Born: Jan 5, 1892 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 23, 1958 - Pittsylvania Co., VA, America
       Buried:  - Earles-Simmons Cem., Henry Co., VA


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




Children
1 F Daisy Clay Simmons

         Born: Feb 14, 1911 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 23, 1978 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: James Whitfield Kirks (1909-1987)
         Marr: Dec 15, 1930 - Pittsylvania Co., VA


2 F Thelma Hester Simmons

         Born: Apr 18, 1915 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 23, 2002 - VA
       Buried:  - Story Creek Bapt. Ch. Cem., Franklin Co., VA
       Spouse: Junior Rosevelt Scarce (1912-      )
         Marr: Jan 28, 1933 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
       Spouse: Alvah Stanley (1913-1969)
         Marr: Dec 24, 1938 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Spouse: Cecil Eunis Hodges, Sr. (1915-1993)
         Marr: Feb 4, 1984 - Penhook, Franklin Co., VA


3 F Minnie E. Simmons

         Born: 1918 - VA
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4 M John Thomas Simmons

         Born: Dec 7, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 28, 1954 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Oct 31, 1954 - Mt. Vernon Bapt. Ch. Cem., Axton, VA
       Spouse: Lady Artie Hall (1920-2016)
         Marr: Oct 22, 1938 - Axton, Henry Co., VA


5 M Marshall H. Simmons

         Born: 1921 - VA
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6 M Robert J. Simmons

         Born: 1923 - VA
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7 M Claude Leonard Simmons

         Born: Jun 9, 1924 - Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Sep 2, 1983 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Compton-Earles Cem., Axton, VA
       Spouse: Mabel Evelyn Bray (1923-2008)
         Marr: Sep 20, 1943 - Henry Co., VA



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Robert Daniel Moore, Sr. and Fannie Frances Compton




Husband Robert Daniel Moore, Sr.

          AKA: Dan
         Born: May 4, 1924 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA
         Died: Feb 5, 2001
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     Marriage: Feb 22, 1947 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Frances Jeanette Zimmerman (Cir 1927-      ) - Oct 29, 1989 - Danville, Pittsylvania Co., VA



Wife Fannie Frances Compton

          AKA: Fannie
         Born: Apr 12, 1921 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 16, 2008 - Danville Hosp., Danville, VA
       Buried: Sep 19, 2008 - Highland Burial Pk., Danville, VA


       Father: William Riley Compton (1885-      )
       Mother: Sally Elizabeth Wall (Bet 1891/1895-      )




Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He was unemployed. Their license was issued Feb. 22, 1947 in Danville, Va., and they were married by G.W. Evans in a civil ceremony. Their divorce was issued in Danville, Va., and was granted to the husband on the grounds of 1-year separation (began on Nov. 15, 1978). There were three adult children. The divorce papers gave their marriage as Sep. 21, 1946 but their original marriage certificate clearly says Feb. 22, 1947.
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George Jerald Compton and Beula Lee Minter




Husband George Jerald Compton

         Born: Nov 24, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 29, 1986 - Martinsville Conv. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: George Cabel Compton (1879-      )
       Mother: Martha Ann Beale (1877-      )


     Marriage: Nov 25, 1926 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Myrtle Mae Smith (1910-1987) - Jul 30, 1960 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Beula Lee Minter

         Born: 1909 - Henry Co., VA
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       Father: James Silas Minter (1885-1921)
       Mother: Dink J. Allen (1894-1959)




Children
1 M 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
       Spouse: Viola Odessa Gauldin (1911-2000)
         Marr: Jun 15, 1952 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Louise Iris Overton (1929-1982)
         Marr: Dec 20, 1975 - Henry Co., VA


2 M Gerald Randolph Compton

         Born: Aug 31, 1941 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 1, 2013 - Blue Ridge Rehab. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Oct 4, 2013 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Virginia Elizabeth Anderson (1933-2014)
         Marr: Aft Aug 28, 1962



Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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George Jerald Compton and Myrtle Mae Smith




Husband George Jerald Compton

         Born: Nov 24, 1908 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 29, 1986 - Martinsville Conv. Ctr., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


       Father: George Cabel Compton (1879-      )
       Mother: Martha Ann Beale (1877-      )


     Marriage: Jul 30, 1960 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Beula Lee Minter (1909-      ) - Nov 25, 1926 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Myrtle Mae Smith

         Born: Jan 3, 1910 - Roanoke, VA
         Died: Feb 16, 1987 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Edward Daily Byrd (1909-1958) - Aug 18, 1928 - Henry Co., VA


Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were previously widowed. He worked for the Virginia Mirror Plant. Married by J.R. Wilson, Bapt. Min.
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Gerald Compton, Sr. and Gertrude Seay




Husband Gerald Compton, Sr.

         Born: Jun 20, 1919 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 22, 1955 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Sep 24, 1955 - Fontaine Bapt. Ch., Henry Co., VA


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


     Marriage: Jun 20, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Gertrude Seay

         Born: Feb 7, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 4, 1986 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Fontaine Bapt. Ch., Henry Co., VA


       Father: Toney Stovall Seay (1886-1942)
       Mother: Helen Mae Stanley (1894-      )




Children
1 M Connie Michael Compton, SFC, U.S. Army (Ret)

         Born: Jul 27, 1945 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 9, 2023
       Buried: Jul 13, 2023 - Fair Haven Mem. Pk., Horsepasture, VA
       Spouse: JoAnne Davis (living)


2 F Pamela Dean Compton (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Gary Thomas Davis



Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He worked in a furniture factory. Married by J.P. McCabe, Bapt. Min.
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Glenn Richard Compton and Joyce Ann Branch




Husband 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


       Father: Logan Eugene Compton (1923-1999)
       Mother: Hinda Lorena Cox (1921-2017)


     Marriage: 



Wife Joyce Ann Branch (details suppressed for this person)

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Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. Married by Oscar Adams, Bapt. Min.
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Michael Owen Petrea and Gwendolyn Leah Compton




Husband Michael Owen Petrea (details suppressed for this person)

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Wife Gwendolyn Leah Compton

          AKA: Gwen
         Born: Mar 25, 1952 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 5, 2017 - Manteo, Dare Co., NC
       Buried: 


       Father: Elmo Powell Compton, Jr. (1925-1988)
       Mother: Vera Christine Wingfield (1930-2021)



 Other Spouse: Steven Lee Bricker (1954-2018)


Children

Notes: Marriage

Both were single. Married by Oscar Adams, Bapt. Min.
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Harvey Thomas Compton and Doris Irene Slaydon




Husband Harvey Thomas Compton

         Born: Apr 17, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 22, 2008 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Mar 25, 2008 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John Thomas Compton (1898-1984)
       Mother: Kate Sue Bell (1903-1969)


     Marriage: May 7, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Doris Irene Slaydon

         Born: Mar 15, 1920 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 13, 2006 - Roanoke Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried: Jan 16, 2006 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Edward Slaydon (1858-1937)
       Mother: Minnie Sue Gregory (1880-1964)




Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He was a store clerk. Married by A.C. Elliott, Presbyterian Holiness Minister.
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Hatsville G. Compton and Frances Matilda Stephens




Husband Hatsville G. Compton

         Born: May 19, 1898
         Died: Jul 4, 1947
       Buried:  - Mem. Park Cem., Memphis, TN
     Marriage: 



Wife Frances Matilda Stephens

          AKA: Fannie
         Born: Jun 2, 1900 - Mayfield, KY
         Died: Mar 3, 2001 - Memphis, Shelby Co., TN
       Buried:  - Mem. Park Cem., Memphis, TN


       Father: Thomas H. Stephens (1853-1922)
       Mother: Elnora Victoria Covington (1858-1934)




Children

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Walter Lee Stultz and Hazel Louise Compton




Husband Walter Lee Stultz

         Born: Sep 8, 1916 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Sep 5, 1980 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: James Dorsey Stultz (1886-1981)
       Mother: Lurinda Elizabeth Foster (1889-1971)


     Marriage: Dec 2, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Hazel Louise Compton

         Born: Jun 27, 1921 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 10, 2017 - Blue Ridge Manor, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Apr 14, 2017 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Eugene Compton (1888-1978)
       Mother: Snowy Mae Hoskins (1890-1937)




Children
1 M Leonard William Stultz

         Born: 1940 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 3, 2023 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Mar 7, 2023 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Faye Dare Montrief (living)



Notes: Marriage

Both were single. He was a truck driver. Married by J.P. McCabe, Bapt. Min.
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Henry Clay Compton and Mollie Penn Wilson




Husband Henry Clay Compton

         Born: Jan 26, 1926 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 6, 1996 - 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 20, 1947 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Mollie Penn Wilson

         Born: Jun 6, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Dec 10, 2021
       Buried: Dec 14, 2021 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: John D. Wilson (1881-      )
       Mother: Anna T. Flanagan (1888-      )




Children
1 M Joseph Carroll Compton (details suppressed for this person)

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       Spouse: Gilda Dale Robertson (living)



Notes: Marriage

Married by G.A. Tredway, J.P.
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Henry Clay Compton and Curvie Marie Hundley




Husband 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., VA


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


     Marriage: Apr 10, 1927 - Patrick Co., VA



Wife Curvie Marie Hundley

         Born: Jan 1, 1911 - Stokes Co., NC
         Died: Feb 3, 1991 - Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., NC
       Buried:  - Hundley-Riggs Cem., Patrick Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Mose Vance Brown (1906-1984) - Jun 28, 1958 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA


Children
1 F 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
       Spouse: Aubrey Lee Stovall (1930-      )
         Marr: Dec 8, 1952 - Danbury, Stokes Co., NC



Notes: Marriage

He was 24 and she 16. He was born in Henry Co., Va., and she in Stokes Co., NC. Son of James M. & Martha Compton; dau. of B.L. & Lula Hundley.
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Herman Lewis Compton and Lois Marie Newman




Husband 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, VA


       Father: James Sanford Compton (1907-1957)
       Mother: Mary Elizabeth Smith (1911-1992)


     Marriage: Jul 4, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Lois Marie Newman

         Born: Jul 30, 1928 - High Point, Guilford Co., NC
         Died: Nov 8, 2015 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Nov 12, 2015 - Oakwood Cem., Martinsville, VA


Children
1 M Richard Dean Compton

         Born: Jan 14, 1953
         Died: Mar 30, 2023
       Buried: Apr 5, 2023 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Teresa Lee Hatcher (living)



Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He worked in textiles and she was a clerk at Fontaine Conv. Works. Their license was issued Jul. 3, 1948 in Martinsville, Va., and they were married by Irvine G. Mitchell, Presby. Min.
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Hilda B. Compton




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Wife Hilda B. Compton

         Born: 1909 - VA
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       Father: Eugene Compton (1888-1978)
       Mother: Snowy Mae Hoskins (1890-1937)




Children

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John Columbus Cox, Jr. and Hope Compton




Husband John Columbus Cox, Jr.

          AKA: Johnnie
         Born: 1890 - Spray, Rockingham Co., NC
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       Father: John C. Cox, Sr. (1861-Bef 1900)
       Mother: Alice Bateman (1872-      )


     Marriage: Sep 27, 1914 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Hope Compton

         Born: Apr 11, 1890 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 7, 1967 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC
       Buried: Feb 9, 1967 - Cox Cem., Spray, NC


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




Children
1 F Maggie Lee Cox

         Born: Jun 14, 1921 - Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: Jul 11, 2014 - Blue Ridge Nursing Ctr., Stuart, VA
       Buried: Jul 13, 2014 - Mt. Zion Meth. Ch., Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: James Allen Pratt (1918-1998)
         Marr: Oct 4, 1947 - Sandy Ridge, Stokes Co., NC



Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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Howard Compton




Husband Howard Compton

         Born: 1934 - VA
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       Father: James Sanford Compton (1907-1957)
       Mother: Mary Elizabeth Smith (1911-1992)





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Charlie Wesley Livengood, Sr. and Irene Mozelle Compton




Husband Charlie Wesley Livengood, Sr.

         Born: Jan 16, 1913 - NC
         Died: Dec 25, 1981 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
     Marriage: Dec 3, 1938 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Irene Mozelle Compton

         Born: Apr 19, 1919 - Axton, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jan 19, 2010 - Golden Living Center, Martinsville, VA
       Buried: Jan 21, 2010 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


       Father: Robert Harrison Compton (1897-      )
       Mother: Lora Ethel Clarke (1895-Bef 1949)




Children
1 F Mary Frances Livengood

         Born: Feb 15, 1940 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 30, 2021 - Wake Forest Univ., Bapt. Med. Ctr., Winston-Salem, NC
       Buried: Nov 4, 2021 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Archie Billy Arnold (1938-2021)
         Marr: 1960


2 F Ethel Carolyn Livengood

         Born: Aug 1, 1941 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 20, 2022
       Buried: Aug 27, 2022 - Roselawn Burial Pk., Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Joe Alvin Foley (1940-2022)
         Marr: Oct 22, 1959 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA


3 F Norma Jean Livengood

         Born: Oct 19, 1942 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Oct 28, 2014 - Carilion Mem. Hosp., Roanoke, VA
       Buried: Nov 1, 2014 - Henry Memorial Park, Oak Level, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: George Washington Hodge, Jr. (1940-1984)
       Spouse: Clyde Douglas Joyce (1933-2019)


4 M Charlie Wesley Livengood, Jr. (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Dana Glenna Bell (living)


5 M Michael Thomas Livengood

         Born: Dec 6, 1945 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 19, 2004 - Botetourt Co., VA
       Buried:  - Old Dominion Mem. Gdns., Botetourt Co., VA
       Spouse: Linda Marie Clarke (1949-2017)
         Marr: Aug 16, 1969 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Married by Thomas R. Reeves, Meth. Min.
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Irvin Compton




Husband Irvin Compton

         Born: Abt Jul 1926 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Stovall C. Compton (1893-1949)
       Mother: Annie Bell Allen (1902-1937)





Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Jackie Lee Compton and Mary Jane Shelton




Husband Jackie Lee Compton

         Born: Mar 21, 1940 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jul 19, 2023 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
       Buried: Jul 22, 2023 - Compton Fam, Cem., Drag Mt., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Charlie Monroe Compton (1897-1943)
       Mother: Ollie Texas Haynes (1905-1996)


     Marriage: 



Wife Mary Jane Shelton (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Thomas Shelburn Shelton (1923-2009)
       Mother: Irene Curry (1925-2006)




Children

Notes: Marriage

1st marriage for both. Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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James Franklin Compton and Mary Ruth Davis




Husband James Franklin Compton

         Born: Nov 17, 1926 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: May 1, 2011 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried: May 5, 2011 - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA


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


     Marriage: Sep 5, 1948 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Mary Ruth Davis

         Born: Apr 13, 1931 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Jun 8, 2022
       Buried: Jun 21, 2022 - Horsepasture Chr. Ch. Cem., Horsepasture, VA


       Father: Thomas Vance Davis (1897-1981)
       Mother: Sallie Dimple Perdue (1902-1994)




Children

Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He worded for DuPont Corp., and she was a stenographer. Married by J.D. Calaway, Christian Min.
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James Logan Compton and Sallie Mae Minter




Husband James Logan Compton

         Born: 1873 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1924
       Buried: 


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


     Marriage: Feb 8, 1906 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Sallie Mae Minter

         Born: Feb 1881 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 1964
       Buried: 


       Father: Silas Othniel Minter (1849-Abt 1930)
       Mother: Lucy Theresa Eggleton (1852-Bef 1900)



 Other Spouse: John Bateman (1877-Bef 1906) - Jun 30, 1901 - Rockingham Co., NC


Children
1 M James Sanford Compton

         Born: Feb 12, 1907 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 23, 1957 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Compton Cem., Soapstone Rd., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Mary Elizabeth Smith (1911-1992)
         Marr: Feb 11, 1928 - Henry Co., VA


2 F Virginia L. Compton

          AKA: Virgie
         Born: 1909 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Herman Warren (1901-      )
         Marr: Oct 18, 1924 - Henry Co., VA


3 M Percy M. Compton

         Born: 1910 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 F Ellen J. Compton

         Born: 1913 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



5 F Cassie Mae Compton

         Born: Jun 28, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Apr 23, 1982
       Buried:  - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: James Ira Nichols (1909-1998)
         Marr: Jul 10, 1931 - Henry Co., VA


6 F Nellie G. Compton

         Born: Jun 28, 1915 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



7 M Billy Compton

         Born: Mar 21, 1918 - Ridgeway, Henry Co., VA
         Died: Mar 27, 2009 - Morehead Nursing Ctr., Eden, NC
       Buried: Mar 29, 2009 - Mountain View Cem., Ridgeway, VA
       Spouse: Nina Ethel Hooker (1914-2018)
         Marr: Jul 27, 1940 - Stuart, Patrick Co., VA


8 F 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
       Spouse: George Wallace Cox (1919-1997)
         Marr: Jul 8, 1944 - Henry Co., VA


9 M 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
       Spouse: Hinda Lorena Cox (1921-2017)
         Marr: Dec 22, 1946 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

He was single and she was a widow.
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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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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
       Buried:  - Earles-Simmons Cem., Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Martha Anderson Stultz (1869-1919)
         Marr: Nov 15, 1883 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Martha Susan Adams (1868/1871-      )
         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
       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

 Other Spouse: Martha Susan Adams (1868/1871-      ) - Oct 24, 1920 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Martha Anderson Stultz

         Born: Jul 3, 1869 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Nov 21, 1919
       Buried:  - Earles-Simmons Cem., Henry 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., VA
       Spouse: Craig Lee Johnson (1880-1931)
         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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: Snowy Mae Hoskins (1890-1937)
         Marr: Dec 4, 1907 - Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: Ida D. McKinney (1886-      )
         Marr: Jul 19, 1938 - Leatherwood, Henry Co., VA
       Spouse: 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, NC
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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: 1918
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: Emory Clifton Pace, Sr. (1906-1955)
         Marr: 1932
       Spouse: 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., VA
       Spouse: Mary Virginia Merriman (1912-1994)
         Marr: Oct 17, 1931 - Henry Co., VA



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James Norris Compton




Husband James Norris Compton

         Born: 1924 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Robert Harrison Compton (1897-      )
       Mother: Lora Ethel Clarke (1895-Bef 1949)





Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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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., Soapstone Rd., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: James Logan Compton (1873-1924)
       Mother: Sallie Mae Minter (1881-1964)


     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., Soapstone Rd., 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, VA
       Spouse: Lois Marie Newman (1928-2015)
         Marr: Jul 4, 1948 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA


2 F Marie Compton (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



3 M Howard Compton

         Born: 1934 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 



4 M Larry Wayne Compton (details suppressed for this person)

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       Spouse: Julia Mae McGuire (living)



Notes: Marriage

They were both single.
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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., VA
       Spouse: James Berkeley Rumley, Sr. (1940-1999)
         Marr: Abt 1958-1966



Notes: Marriage

They were both single. He worked in a furniture factory. Married by Nelson M. Fox, Christian 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., VA
     Marriage: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: 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, VA
       Spouse: Harry Lester Hall (1901-1977)
         Marr: Dec 28, 1927 - Pittsylvania Co., VA



Notes: Marriage

He was single, and she a widow (1st husband 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

 Other Spouse: Lucille Christine Overton (1929-      ) - Apr 25, 1959 - Axton, 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, VA
       Spouse: 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

Both were single. He worked in a chair factory. Married by Charles Marion Wales, Christian Min. Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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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

 Other Spouse: O'bera Hankins (1923-2002) - Dec 23, 1939 - Martinsville, Henry Co., VA



Wife Lucille Christine Overton

         Born: Mar 19, 1929 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       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

Both were once divorced. He worked in a furniture factory, and she for Pannill Knitting Mill. Married by Hamlin Cathy, Missionary Bapt. 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

Both were single. He worked in a furniture factory. Married by Charles Marion Wales, Christian 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., VA
       Spouse: Clay Morris Carter (1905-1986)
         Marr: Dec 25, 1928 - Henry Co., VA



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Jessie Morris Compton




Husband Jessie Morris Compton

         Born: Aug 27, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 21, 1976 - Martinsville Hos., Martinsville, VA
       Buried:  - Compton Cem., Axton, VA


       Father: Rash Horatio Compton (1888-      )
       Mother: Emma M. Allen (1900-1981)


     Marriage: This person had no known marriage and no known children



Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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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

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 L. Compton




Husband John L. Compton

         Born: Aug 1894 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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





Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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John L. Compton




Husband John L. Compton

         Born: 1915 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: George Cabel Compton (1879-      )
       Mother: Martha Ann Beale (1877-      )





Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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

 Other Spouse: Lillie M. McNeely (1886-      ) - Dec 10, 1907 - 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: Jul 1888 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 
       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

They were 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

 Other Spouse: Nancy Chaney Minter (1856-      ) - Feb 25, 1877 - 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 Wall




Husband John Tyler Compton

         Born: Dec 7, 1871 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Aug 2, 1928 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Compton Cem., Soapstone Rd., Ridgeway, VA


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


     Marriage: May 28, 1895 - Henry Co., VA



Wife Roxana Wall

          AKA: Roxie
         Born: Feb 12, 1877 - Henry Co., VA
         Died: Feb 22, 1956 - Henry Co., VA
       Buried:  - Compton Cem., Soapstone Rd., Ridgeway, VA


       Father: Robert Harrison Wall (1848-1930)
       Mother: Mary Susan Barrow (1854-      )




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., Soapstone Rd., 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

They were both single.
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Joseph C. Compton




Husband Joseph C. Compton

         Born: Apr 1896 - VA
         Died: 
       Buried: 


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





Wife

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children

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Judith Leverne Compton




Husband

         Born: 
         Died: 
       Buried: 



Wife Judith Leverne Compton

          AKA: Judy
         Born: 1945 - Leaksville, Rockingham Co., NC
         Died: 
       Buried: 


       Father: Raymond Mason Compton (1927-2017)
       Mother: Julia Annette Andrews (1927-2013)




Children

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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 Jerald Compton (1908-1986)
       Mother: Beula Lee Minter (1909-      )


     Marriage: Jun 15, 1952 - Axton, Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Louise Iris Overton (1929-1982) - Dec 20, 1975 - 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

He was single, and she once divorced. He was a mechanic, and she did textile work. Married by W.E. Collins, Christian Min. Divorced in Henry Co., Va.
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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 Jerald Compton (1908-1986)
       Mother: Beula Lee Minter (1909-      )


     Marriage: Dec 20, 1975 - Henry Co., VA

 Other Spouse: Viola Odessa Gauldin (1911-2000) - Jun 15, 1952 - Axton, 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)



 Other Spouse: Clinton Watson


Children

Notes: Marriage

2d marriage for both; both previously divorced. Married by W.E. Collins, Christian 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

Married in a civil ceremony.
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Leonard Irvin Compton and Mona Hutcherson




Husband Leonard Irvin Compton

         Born: Jul 16, 1921 - VA
         Died: Nov 5, 1998
       Buried:  - Danville Mem. Gdns., Danville, VA


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


     Marriage: Jul 6, 1956 - Reidsville, Rockingham Co., NC



Wife Mona Hutcherson

         Born: 1915
         Died: 
       Buried: 


Children


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