Charles Ferdinand Compton (1832 - 1896)

Born 11 Feb 1832 in Georgia, United States

Husband of Susan (Etheridge) Compton — married 25 Nov 1852 in Linden, Alabama, United States

Descendants

Died 3 Dec 1896 at age 64 in Putnam, Marengo, Alabama, United States

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Biography

Charles Ferdinand Compton was born on 11 February 1832, in Georgia, United States as the son of William Compton and Indian Maiden. He married Susan Etheredge on 22 November 1852, in Marengo, Alabama, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 4 daughters. He lived in Western Division, Walker, Alabama, United States in 1860 and Election Precinct 14 Horse Creek, Marengo, Alabama, United States for about 10 years.^[1]

He married Susan Ethridge on 25 November 1852 in Marengo, Alabama.^[2][3][4]

In 1860 he was enumerated in Western Division, Marengo, Alabama.^[5] The household included C F Compton 38, Susan Compton 24, Panecy Compton 4, Charles Irby Compton 3, and Mary E Compton 0.

In 1870 he was enumerated in Election Precinct 14 Horse Creek, Marengo, Alabama.^[6] The household included Charles F Compton 38, Susan Compton 34, Charly I Compton 12, Pernicia Compton 14, Pettie E Compton 5, Maggie Compton 3, and Lewis Compton 16.

In 1880 he was enumerated in Election Precinct 14 Horse Creek, Marengo, Alabama.^[7] The household included Charles F. Compton 48, wife Susan Compton 44, daughter Maggy Compton 13, son Albert Compton 8, and son Earle Compton 5.

Charles died on 3 December 1896 and was buried in Putnam, Marengo, Alabama.^[8]

He died on 3 December 1896, in Putnam, Marengo, Alabama, United States, at the age of 64, and was buried in Putnam Cemetery, Putnam, Marengo, Alabama, United States. Charles was mentioned on a memorial in Putnam Cemetery, Putnam, Marengo County, Alabama with a death date of 3 December 1896.^[9] 1870 US Census - Alabama: Charles F Compton born in Georgia, 38 yrs old.^[10]

Sources

1. ↑ Family Search FamilySearch Person: K26B-899 https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/about/K26B-899
2. ↑ "Alabama Marriages, 1816-1957," database, (FamilySearch Record: FQN1-29V : accessed 5 March 2024), Charles Compton marriage to Susan Ethridge on 25 Nov 1852 in Marengo, Alabama, United States; citing Digital film/folder number: 007316849; FHL microfilm: 1293864.
3. ↑ "Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950," database with images, (FamilySearch Record: QKZS-L3LB : accessed 5 March 2024) FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89HV-3SYX, Charles Compton marriage to Susan Ethridge on 25 Nov 1852 in Marengo, Alabama, United States; citing Digital film/folder number: 007316849; FHL microfilm: 1293864; Image number: 507; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: M03864-5.
4. ↑ "Alabama Marriages, 1816-1957," database, (FamilySearch Record: FQ6S-MHH : accessed 5 March 2024), Charles Compton marriage to Susan Ethridge on 25 Nov 1852 in Marengo, Alabama, United States; citing Digital film/folder number: 007316849; FHL microfilm: 1293864; Record number: 1678; Packet letter: A.
5. ↑ "United States Census, 1860," database with images, (FamilySearch Record: MHD2-KH3 : accessed 5 March 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBK-KNB, C F Compton (38) in Western Division, Marengo, Alabama, United States. Born in Ala; citing Page: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005165586; FHL microfilm: 803015; Image number: 399; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01685-4.
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1870," database with images, (FamilySearch Record: MHKK-42S : accessed 5 March 2024) FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6889-VJ, Charles F Compton (38) head of household in Election Precinct 14 Horse Creek, Marengo, Alabama, United States. Born in Georgia; citing Page: 113; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 2; Digital film/folder number: 004257605; FHL microfilm: 000545527; Image number: 393; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01444-8.
7. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, (FamilySearch Record: M4V9-SZD : accessed 5 March 2024) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YB7-9M1H, Charles F Compton (48), married, Farming, head of household in Election Precinct 14 Horse Creek, Marengo, Alabama, United States. Born in Georgia, United States; citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00098; Digital film/folder number: 005157241; FHL microfilm: 1254023; Image number: 91; Sheet number: 584; Sheet letter: D.
8. ↑ "Find A Grave Index," database, (FamilySearch Record: QVKS-S2VQ : accessed 5 March 2024) Find A Grave: Memorial #32647040, Charles Ferdinand Compton burial (died on 3 Dec 1896) in Putnam, Marengo, Alabama, United States of America. Born on 11 Feb 1832; citing record ID 32647040, Find a Grave.
9. ↑ "Find a Grave," database with images, (Find A Grave: Memorial #32647040 : accessed 5 March 2024), Memorial page for Charles Ferdinand Compton (11 Feb 1832-3 Dec 1896), citing Putnam Cemetery, Putnam, Marengo County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by A. Cook (contributor 47077777).
10. ↑ "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHKK-42S : 12 April 2016), Charles F Compton, Alabama, United States; citing p. 113, family 338, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 545,527.