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John Compton Sr (bef. 1638 - 1718)

John Compton Sr aka Campton
Born before in Evercreech, Somerset, Englandmap
Husband of — married 1666 in Charles, MDmap
Descendants descendants
Died after age 79 in Charles, Providence of Marylandmap
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Contents

Unsourced Children

  • John Jr
  • Judith
  • Gerald
  • James
  • Ralph

Biography

John Compton AKA Campton (removed the middle initial "F" - no primary evidence, and middle initials were extremely unusual before about the 1780's, except for royalty)

Uncertain Origin

The origin of John Compton is uncertain. Birth date and place is based on Findagrave source[[1]]. John Compton II, was son of John Compton I of Roxbury. It says he was born in Ipswich ( though the reason being is unknown.) John Compton II was 14 years old when his father died. His father's first cousin was Henry Compton the Bishop of London. Henry adopted young John. John went back to England, Henry gave John Compton II, 800 acres of land that was called Brathwood in Charles County, Maryland. John went back to the colonies, where he died. John Compton II had a son he named John as well. John Compton II's grandson (John IV) moved to Halifax County, Virginia (Today it's Henry County, Va)[[2]]

Profiles for John Compton and Susannah Freeman removed as parents. Robert Charles Anderson profiled this John Compton, and his only known child was Abigail.[1]

Family

John Compton married to Mary Clarke/Clark.[2]

Children (mentioned in his will):[2]

  1. John the eldest
  2. Matthew

Last Will & Testament - Abridged

Will of John Compton, as "Campton," was written May 29, 1713, and probated Mar 5, 1718.

To eldest son John, 2/3 of patent land, lying in both Charles and St. Mary's Counties, and 2/3 of personal estate.
To son Mathew, 1/3 real and 1/3 personal estate; at death of sd. sons, lands to pass to next heir of them both.
Executors: sons aforesaid.
Witnesses: Philip Briscoe Sr, John Farfax, Susanna Briscoe (Maryland Calendar of Wills Vol 4, p. 191).[3][2]

Life Story

(from Sarah Browder 12/15/03)

JOHN COMPTON (1-1) the first of this family to reach American soil as far as is known, came to Maryland from England about 1662. CAVALIERS and PIONEERS by Nugent Vol I p 147 shows a John Compton transported to Mockjack Bay area of Va near the Severn River by Thomas Williams in Aug 31, 1643. The question that will probably remain unsolved is whether this is our John Compton or not. (According to Skordas' "Early Settlers of Maryland" John Compton was in Charles Co prior to 1664 L. 7 f 490 ).
Some will argue that if a person was transported by someone else then how could he have obtained land so quickly. His first piece of land was Brathwood, in Charles Co, an estate of 800 acres surveyed for him was patented 12 June 1665. Also a patent of 200 acres called Boswell was also issued the same year. So it seems John was not destitute when he arrived to have acquired over 1000 acres of land.
In 1675 he married Mary Clarke, widow of Robert Douglas and daughter of John Clarke( will dated 12 Aug 1698- 6.177) and probably granddaughter of Robert Clarke (will dated 21 July 1664-1.208)
It appears John Compton was born in England circa 1629 and died by 18 Jan 1717/18 Charles Co, Md when will was probated.
John Compton appraised estate of John Clarke 9.212 Inv. Lb 63.11.0 26 Nov 1696 (Md Inventories and Accts V 3 p 150 (V 6 p 14 Mary Douglas 20.27 acct Charles Co Lb 20.9.8 payments to Dr Briscoe, Sarah Smith (extrx of Ralph Smith) due on administration of estate of Robert Douglas. Admins.

John Compton Jr. This segment detached from something else?

The following children were known from this marriage:
  • 2-1 John Jr, b 9/21/1667; d. 1714; m. -left 3 ch. under age of 9
  • 2-2 Samuel b 6/11/1669; d. 1703; m. Ann ?
  • 2-3 MATHEW see below:
  • 2-4 Gerrard, b 10/8/1673
  • 2-5 Elinor, b 7/21/1677; m 9/21/1694 Henry Hardy
  • 2-6 James, b 5/20/1679
  • 2-7 Rachel b 5/22/1681
  • 2-8 William d 1725 (no real proof of him)
John Compton patented 900 acres called Boswell in St Mary's Co on 24 Jan 1664[4] and Edward Swann 200 acres called Chestnutt Point in Charles Co and 1200 acres in St Mary's Co called Eagleton.[5]
Edward Swan transported persons in 1662, 1663, and 1664. John Compton was witness and also stated he was due land by custom of colony for transporting himself into Charles Co.[6] What with closeness of John and Edward Swan it is only natural that their families would intermarry, considering the scarcity of those entering the colony at that time. More on the Swann/Swan family in that chapter.

Will of John Compton 1713

John Compton's will was made 29 May 1713 and was probated Charles Co 5 March 1718[7] Heirs given as

  • "eldest son John-2/3 of land lying both in Charles and St. Mary's counties and 2/3 of estate, both household and goods chattles and horses";
  • "son Mathew 1/3 of patented land in both Charles and St. Mary's"
after their deaths it shall pass to nearest of Compton kin of either son. Both sons were appointed executors.
Test: Phillip Briscoe, Sr, John Fairfax, Susanna Briscoe[8]
(No mention of wife or other children.)
Abstracts of Inv. & Accts of Prerog. Ct of Md[9]
Admr: John Compton Sr[10]

Will of John F. Compton May 29 1713 [full text]

Last Will and Testament of John F. COMPTON: Charles County, Maryland: 29 May 1713:
In the name of God Amen. The 29th of May 1713. I, John COMPTON, being sick and weake of body but of sound and perfect memory praise be to God for the Same, and knowing the uncertainty of this life on earth and being desirous to tittle things in order, do make this my last will and testament in manner and form following. That is to say first and principally I Commend my soul to almighty God my Creator assuredly believeing (sic) that I shall receive full pardon and free remission of all my sins and be saved by the precise Death and merits of my blessed Saviour and redeemer Christ Jesus, and my body to the earth from whence it was taken to be buried in such decent and Christian manner.
As to my Executors hereafter named shall be thought meet and convenient, and as touching such worldly Estate as the Lord in mercy hath lent me, my will and meaning in the same shall be employed and bestowed as hereafter by this my will.
First I will that all my Debts and duties as I owe in right or conscience to any manner of person or persons whatsoever shall be well and truly Contented and paid or ordained to be paid by my Executors hereafter named within Convenient time after my Decease.
Item - I give and bequeath to my eldest Sonne John two thirds of my Patent Land that lies both in Charles County and Saint Marys County and allso (sic) two thirds of my moveable Estate, both household goods and horses or whatever value of right or Justice belonges (sic) to me.
Item - I give and bequeath to my Sonn Matthew the one third part of my Patent Land that lies both in Charles and Saint Marys Countys. All the Land in both Countys being divided in three parts, my eldest Sonn John Shall have two and my Sonn Matthew one and my Sonn Matthew allso (sic) the third part of my personall (sic) Estate.
Item - I will that neither my Sonn John nor my Sonn Matthew shall enjoy my lands no longer than these shall live and then itt (sic) shall goe (sic) to the next ears (sic- heirs) apparent of them both and so as any or one of the family of the Comptons shall continue in this world, either of the ears (sic- heirs) of my Sonn John or my Sonn Matthew COMPTON.
Item - I will that my Sonn John shall immediately enjoy one third part of my Patent Land together with my wife.
Item - I appoint my Sonn John and my Sonn Matthew Joint, Executors of my last will and testament as witness my hand and seal this 29th of May 1713.
Delivered as my last will and testament before signing and sealing.
John F COMPTON
Philip BRISCOE Sen.
John X FARSON
Susannah BRISCOE

Probate Mar 5 1718

On the back of this will was endorsed the following probate to wit, Charles County, Philip BRISCOE Seni(or) John FARSON and Susannah BRISCOE subscribing witnesses to the written will, Depose on the holy Evangetial of almighty God that they either of them saw John COMPTON within named sign and seal the within instrument as his last will and testament and that he published and declared the same to be and there at the time after so doing he was of sound and perfect mind and memory to the best of their knowledge before this fifth day of March Anno Domini 1718.[11]

Emigration - 1664 - England

1664, Dec 21: Claimed rights at his lordship's land office for 50 acres of land for own personal adventure into Maryland. At same time he showed importation of a Richard Louder, acquiring 50 acres, and another 100 acres assigned to him for bringing in Thomas Thorowgood and wife Frances. Thus he came in on his own and unmarried. Therefore he was immigrant ancestor.
1665: Obtained 200 acres in St. Mary's Co "Boswell." John Compton and Robert Page of Maryland received, by patent, 800 acres. The land is called "Brothwood," lying in St. Mary's County in the woods, bounded by land of Edward Swann. Swann's land was called Sageston (Egglestone?)
from Sarah Browder:
1665: John COmpton and Robert Page of Maryland received, by patent, 800 acres.

The land is called BRATHWOOD, lyingin St. Mary's Co in the woods, bounded by land of Edward Swann. Swann's land was called EGGLESTON in May 15,1666. John Compton and Robert Page assigned Brathwood to Walter Bayne.

1666, May 15: John Compton and Robert Page assigned Brotherwood to Walter Bayne.
1677: list of debts of the estate of Robert Hunt includes John Compton.
1686: Appraised the estate of John Clarke, deceassed of Charles Co Dec 1686.
1698: witnessed the Charles County will of Ralph Smith.
1702, Mar 2: in a deed, land in Chas Co. called Watson's Choice, was said to be bounded by Edward Swan and John Compton. Liber Z p. 4.
1705, Jan 28: deed from John Compton, planter, to Cornelius White, Gent. The land adjoins the land of John Pile's Saram Manor and John Compton. Laid out for 50 acres. Witnessed by Robert Saintclair, John Sander. Liber Z page 273.
1712/13, Feb 18: a witness of the deed from John Woodyard, carpenter, and Jane, his wife, to Henry Brett. Liber D#2, Page 40.
1713, May 29. Wrote a will in Charles County. Left 2/3 of patent land and 2/3 of his personal estate to his eldest son John, and 1/3 of each to son Mathew. The land lies in both Charles and St Mary's Counties. Ref: Maryland Calendar of Wills, vol IV p. 191.
5 Mar 1718. William Compton who signed inv. of John Compton Sr as next of kin, must have been a son & heir of John Jr.

Note: The parentage, place, and date of birth of John F. COMPTON are uncertain. His middle initial was "F" and it seems possible that he was related to the family FARSON which was settled in Delaware. It is known that on 12 June 1665, a survey was taken for him of 800 acres of land, an estate called "Brathwood," which was recorded on Lord Baltimore's rent rolls. By some researchers, he is believed to have been the immigrant who arrived in British North America in 1664.

Note: [[3]]

John C. Compton and his son Mathew Compton both used the Compton family of Northampton, England's seal on documents. The family is in the Earle of Northampton and is listed in Burke's Peerage.

(from Sarah Browder 12/15/03) JOHN COMPTON (1-1) the first of this family to reach American soil as far as is known, came to Maryland from England about 1662. CAVALIERS and PIONEERS by Nugent Vol I p 147 shows a John Compton transported to Mockjack Bay area of Va near the Severn River by Thomas Williams in Aug 31, 1643. The question that will probably remain unsolved is whether this is our John Compton or not.

(According to Skordas' "Early Settlers of Maryland" John Compton was in Charles Co prior to 1664 L. 7 f 490 ). Some will argue that if a person was transported by someone else then how could he have obtained land so quickly. His first piece of land was Brathwood, in Charles Co, an estate of 800 acres surveyed for him was patented 12 June 1665. Also a patent of 200 acres called Boswell was also issued the same year. So it seems John was not destitute when he arrived to have acquired over 1000 acres of land. In 1675 he married Mary Clarke, widow of Robert Douglas and daughter of John Clarke( will dated 12 Aug 1698- 6.177) and probably granddaughter of Robert Clarke (will dated 21 July 1664-1.208)

It appears John Compton was born in England circa 1629 and died by 18 Jan 1717/18 Charles Co, Md when will was probated.

John Compton appraised estate of John Clarke 9.212 Inv. Lb 63.11.0 26 Nov 1696 (Md Inventories and Accts V 3 p 150 (V 6 p 14 Mary Douglas 20.27 acct Charles Co Lb 20.9.8 payments to Dr Briscoe, Sarah Smith (extrx of Ralph Smith) due on administration of estate of Robert Douglas. Admins. John Compton Jr.

The following children were known from this marriage: 2-1 John Jr, b 9/21/1667; d. 1714; m. -left 3 ch. under age of 9 2-2 Samuel b 6/11/1669; d. 1703; m. Ann ? 2-3 MATHEW see below: 2-4 Gerrard, b 10/8/1673 2-5 Elinor, b 7/21/1677; m 9/21/1694 Henry Hardy 2-6 James, b 5/20/1679 2-7 Rachel b 5/22/1681 2-8 William d 1725 (no real proof of him)

John Compton -900 acres called Boswell in St Mary's Co (Land Office Patents 7 p 499 and 502 dated 24 Jan 1664) and Edward Swann 200 acres called Chestnutt Point in Charles Co and 1200 acres in St Mary's Co called Eagleton -same book and page. Edward Swan transported persons in 1662, 1663, and 1664. John Compton was witness and also stated he was due land by custom of colony for transporting himself into Charles Co( Land Office Patents Bk 8 p 460-464. What with closeness of John and Edward Swan it is only natural that their families would intermarry, considering the scarcity of those entering the colony at that time. More on the Swann/Swan family in that chapter.

John Compton's will was made 29 May 1713 and was probated Charles Co 5 March 1718(Charles Co. Accts: L 2. f 447). Heirs given as "eldest son John-2/3 of land lying both in Charles and St. Mary's counties and 2/3 of estate, both household and goods chattles and horses"; "son Mathew 1/3 of patented land in both Charles and St. Mary's", after their deaths it shall pass to nearest of Compton kin of either son. Both sons were appointed executors. Test: Phillip Briscoe, Sr, John Fairfax, Susanna Briscoe Liber 15 folio 8 (No mention of wife or other children.)

Abstracts of Inv. & Accts of Prerog. Ct of Md-Skinner V 8 p 35 John Compton, Jr. 36A. 242,235 Acct. Charles Co Lb 13.15.8 27 Aug 1714 Lb 37.18.7 Admr: John Compton Sr

1664, Dec 21: Claimed rights at his lordship's land office for 50 acres of land for own personal adventure into Maryland. At same time he showed importation of a Richard Louder, acquiring 50 acres, and another 100 acres assigned to him for bringing in Thomas Thorowgood and wife Frances. Thus he came in on his own and unmarried. Therefore he was immigrant ancestor.

1665: Obtained 200 acres in St. Mary's Co "Boswell." John Compton and Robert Page of Maryland received, by patent, 800 acres. The land is called "Brothwood," lying in St. Mary's County in the woods, bounded by land of Edward Swann. Swann's land was called Sageston (Egglestone?)

from Sarah Browder: 1665: John Compton and Robert Page of Maryland received, by patent, 800 acres. The land is called BRATHWOOD, lyingin St. Mary's Co in the woods, bounded by land of Edward Swann. Swann's land was called EGGLESTON in May 15,1666. John Compton and Robert Page assigned Brathwood to Walter Bayne.

1666, May 15: John Compton and Robert Page assigned Brotherwood to Walter Bayne.

1677: list of debts of the estate of Robert Hunt includes John Compton.

1686: Appraised the estate of John Clarke, deceassed of Charles Co Dec 1686.

1698: witnessed the Charles County will of Ralph Smith.

1702, Mar 2: in a deed, land in Chas Co. called Watson's Choice, was said to be bounded by Edward Swan and John Compton. Liber Z p. 4.

1705, Jan 28: deed from John Compton, planter, to Cornelius White, Gent. The land adjoins the land of John Pile's Saram Manor and John Compton. Laid out for 50 acres. Witnessed by Robert Saintclair, John Sander. Liber Z page 273.

1712/13, Feb 18: a witness of the deed from John Woodyard, carpenter, and Jane, his wife, to Henry Brett. Liber D#2, Page 40.

1713, May 29. Wrote a will in Charles County. Left 2/3 of patent land and 2/3 of his personal estate to his eldest son John, and 1/3 of each to son Mathew. The land lies in both Charles and St Mary's Counties. Ref: Maryland Calendar of Wills, vol IV p. 191.

5 Mar 1718. William Compton who signed inv. of John Compton Sr as next of kin, must have been a son & heir of John Jr.


Sources

  1. Anderson, Robert Charles, et al., John Compton Great Migration 1634-1635, C-F. Pages 170-71 (Online database accessed February 1, 2015. AmericanAncestors.org. New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2008.)
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Bass, Josephine Lindsay, and Becky Bonner, My Southern Family: John Compton accessed February 3, 2015
  3. Compton Family of Charles Co, MD accessed February 3, 2015
  4. Land Office Patents 7, p 499 and 502 dated 24 Jan 1664
  5. same book and page
  6. Land Office Patents Bk 8 p 460-464.
  7. Charles Co. Accts: L 2. f 447.
  8. Liber 15 folio 8
  9. Skinner V 8 p 35 John Compton, Jr. 36A. 242,235 Acct. Charles Co Lb 13.15.8 27 Aug 1714 Lb 37.18.7
  10. http://www.crosswinds.net/~marlerjc/compton.html
  11. Reference: Charles County, Maryland, Orphans Court Wills 1665-1767 (Will #3 1704-1733, pg 78-79, Liber 15, folio H of R, Folio 8) - Maryland Hall of Records, Annapolis, Maryland.
  • County:Somerset.

Place:Evercreech. Church name:St Peter. Register type:Parish Register. Baptism date:29 Apr 1638. Person forename:John. Person sex:M. Father forename: John. Mother forename:Elizabeth. Father surname:COMPTON.

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I agree with Cynthia and am detaching parents Compton-136 (were 138 and 136 merged?) and Freeman-1461 from this John Compton (compton-135)
The father of this John F. Compton was not John Compton (Compton-138) If you see the biography of 138, he only lived in Roxbury and Boston. He was never in Virginia or Maryland.
posted by Cynthia (Billups) B
Compton-757 and Compton-135 appear to represent the same person because: one and the same
posted by Kern (Thompson) Brogan
Compton-757 and Compton-135 are not ready to be merged because: fathers are different and marriage need source to merge
posted by Kern (Thompson) Brogan
Compton-757 and Compton-135 appear to represent the same person because: Same person. Will need to reconcile the marriage date tho
posted by Dave McDougle