Tenth Generation (Continued)
Family of William Spencer COMPTON (202) & Harriet Clarissa HASZARD
296. Capt Ernest Frederick COMPTON I (William Spencer9, Edward8, Thomas7, Ann6, John5, John4, Tristram3, John “the Elder”2, Edward1). Born on 8 Mar 1828 in Lot 17, PEI, Canada. Christened on 13 Apr 1828 in St Johns Anglican Church, St Eleanors, Prince Co., PEI, Canada. Ernest Frederick died in Auckland, New Zealand, on 23 Jun 1890; he was 62.
- 1828 BAPTISED: St. John's church.
1828 "Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1721-1885,"
name: Ernst Frederick Compton
birth: 8 Mar 1828, Lot 17
event: Baptism
event date: 13 Apr 1828
event place: Church Of England Richmond , Prince Edward Island
father: William
mother: Harriet Clara Hazard
clergy: Rev L Jenkins
volume: 1
page: 57
film number: 1487752
digital folder number: 004594544
image number: 05334
- 1863 Australia, Victoria, Outward Passenger Lists
Name F E Compton
Event Type Emigration
Event Date 1863
Event Place Victoria, Australia
Gender Male
Age 35
Birth Year (Estimated) 1828
Marital Status Single
Departure Place Melbourne
Destination Place Sydney
Affiliate Repository Type Archive
Affiliate Identifier VPRS 948
Citing this Record
"Australia, Victoria, Outward Passenger Lists, 1852-1924," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2PH-LHLV : 17 March 2018), F E Compton, born 1828, emigrated 1863; citing series VPRS 948, Public Record Office Victoria, North Melbourne; FHL microfilm 284,493. [no image]
- 1864 NSW Australia Marriage index
Registration NumberGroom's Family NameGroom's Given Name(s)Bride's Family Name(s)Bride's Given Name(s)District
3221/1864 COMPTON ERNEST FREDERICK ABBOTT DONNA* LOUISA TUMUT
[*NOTE: wife’s first names indexed as Donna Louisa, but children’s births list mother as Emma Louisa]
- 1890 obituary, published 24 Jun 1890, New Zealand Herald
DEATH OF MR F E COMPTON
Considerable surprise and regret will be felt throughout the city at the news of the death of Mr Frederick E Compton, of Lower Queen street, which occurred yesterday evening. Mr Compton, who was a sufferer from heart disease as well as being affected with dropsy, had not been in good health since Christmas last, and during the past month had been seriously ill and confined to his room at his residence in Vincent street. About the 10th instant, however, he began to improve and on Monday week last was so much better that he shifted his quarters to the Waverly Hotel to be nearer his business. He was up and able to give instructions concerning his affairs, but was not sufficiently robust to leave the house. Yesterday afternoon he saw Mr J Batger, one of his oldest friends, and about four o’clock came down to the dining room to have some food, which he had ordered. He was partaking of a chop when an acquaintance entered and congratulated him upon his improved appearance. Mr Compton half turned in his chair to reply, but immediately forward on the floor. Those present rushed to his assistance, but before they could raise him life was extinct, death apparently having been instantaneous. Medical assistance was promptly sent for, and Dr Hooper, who had been attending Mr Compton in his recent illness, was speedily present. He stated that death occurred from a sudden attack of heart disease.
Mr Compton was well known in the city, particularly in shipping circles, and bore the reputation of being a shrewd business man and of strict integrity. He was born in Prince Edward Island in 1828, and migrating from his birthplace at manhood, sojourned for some time in San Francisco. After a somewhat long stay there, he came down to Victoria and embarked in business as a drysalting merchant in Melbourne, meeting with considerable success. Eighteen years ago he decided to come to New Zealand, and took up his quarters in Auckland, carrying on his provision business in Lower Queen street. When the Harbour Board reclamations were finished, Mr Compton leased a section and, in conjunction with Mr John Batger, erected the substantial premises where he carried on business till his death. About four years ago he disposed of his provision business to Mr R S Reynolds, and devoted his energies to the furtherance of the interest of the Auckland Tug Company. This concern, whose inauguration was due to his energy, was conducted by him as managing director with spirit and success up to the present time. Mr Compton took great interest in all local maritime concerns, and was for several years a member of the Harbour Board, and in 1881 and 1882 presided over its affairs as chairman, during which time he proved himself to be one of the most energetic and persistent advocates for the construction of the Calliope Dock. He leaves a widow, two sons and a daughter to mourn his decease. His eldest son, who has reached maturity, is in business in San Francisco, but Mrs Compton and the younger children reside in Auckland. His funeral is arranged to leave the Waverly Hotel tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at three o’clock for the Symonds street Cemetery.
ALSO
- 1890 obituary (slightly different version), published 24 Jun 1890, Auckland Star [exerpts only]
DEATH OF MR F E COMPTON. A SUDDEN END.
He was manager of the Tugboat Comapny in Auckland
Mr Compton had been a resident of this city for the last eighteen years.
He was a native of Prince Edward Island, having been born there in 1828.
When he attained his majority he went to San Francisco, and then came down to the colonies.
In Melbourne he started in business as a drysalting merchant, and was fairly successful.
He came to Auckland about the year 1872, and for some years carried on a large provision business in Lower Queen Street, where he had erected substantial premises. Four years ago he sold his provision business to Mr R S Reynolds and took the management of the newly formed Tug-boat Company.
For several years Mr Compton was a member of the Auckland Harbour Board, and for two years, 1881 and 1882, was chairman of that body.
In his early life Mr Compton was at sea on Nova Scotian vessels for some time, and there gained that practical maritime experience which proved so useful to him in after life.
Mr Compton leaves a widow, two sons, and a daughter. About a year ago, his second son died. His eldest son is now in business in San Francisco.
Today the flags of the various vessels in port were flown at half masts ...[and on]and on many of the shipping and business establishments in town.
ALSO
- 1890 funeral notice, published 25 June 1890 in the New Zealand Herald
DEATHS
COMPTON - On June 23, Frederick Ernest Compton, aged 62, formerly Chairman of the Auckalnd Harbour Board.
The funeral will leave the Waverley Hotel, at three o’clock to-day (Wednesday, for the Symonds Street Cemetery. Friends please accept this invitation.
ALSO
- 1890 funeral coverage, published 26 June 1890, New Zealand Herald
The obsequies of the late Mr. F.E. Compton took place yesterday afernoon, and were attended by many well-known persons in shipping and commercial circles. Nearly all went in carriages. In the foremost one, the four chief mourners were Master Compton, Captian H F Anderson, and Mr John Batger (the trustee under deceased’s will), and Mr Arthur Heather. The occupants of the second vehicle were Captain A Campbell (of the S S Awhira[?], Rev W Tebbs, Dr J H Hooper, and Mr G I Panter; while in the third were Messrs M Niccol, J M Bigham, and other gentlemen connected with the Harbour Board. The remains of deceased were interred in the Anglican Cemetery, Symonds Street, the burial service being conducted by Rev W Tebbs.
- 1892: published 8/18/1892 in the Agriculturalist [PEI newspaper], Compton 5 1, Death of Frederick E. Compton in New Zealand. Brother of George in St. Eleanors.
From other researchers:
- He moved to Melbourne, Victoria [Australia] and embarked in business.
- 1872: About 1872 he settled in Auckland, New Zealand, where he erected the substantial buildings in which he carried on business until his death.
- 1881: He was managing director of the Auckland Tug Company, and was for several years a member of the Harbor Board, and Chairman in 1881 and 1882.
- He died leaving a widow, 2 sons and a daughter.
- Ronald COMPTON (deceased) comes through Ernest Frederick COMPTON, the son of William Spencer COMPTON. Ernest was born on 8th March 1828 on Prince Edward Island, Canada. He is in New South Wales in 1864, when be marries Emma Louisa ABBOTT. Their marriage was registered in TUMUT in New South Wales. It can be assumed that Ernest made the voyage from Canada to Australia because of the Gold Rush and there were gold fields in Adelong, which is near Tumut. The family moved to a village on the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales called Tumberumba. However, Emma was in Sydney in a Private Hospital in the inner city suburb of Balmain in 1866. she gave birth to a son Ernest Spencer Compton. Sadly, the family returned to Tumberumba and shortly after baby Ernest died. Another son was born in 1867 in the village of Tumberumba, William Spencer Compton (named after his grandfather). William survived and not long after his birth the family sailed from either Melbourne or Sydney to Auckland, New Zealand. Over the years they had another five children. The first born George Frederick Compton b.1869 died at 7 mnths, Thomas was born 1871, and Emma Louisa born 1872 died at 10 months.
... Emma sail[ed] to either Melbourne or Sydney and [with] William now 7 and Thomas 4 ... We know Emma arrived in August 1874 per “Hero” with the boys, she stayed for awhile in Melbourne and then sailed up the coast to Sydney. She returned to NZ before 1874 a she gave birth to a daughter Emma Louisa in 1874 and she died at 10 months. It appears that William and Thomas did not return to NZ with their mother, .... Next child born was Ernest Frederick Compton 1878, he survives and marries in Sydney, NSW, next child in Maud Plevna Compton in 1878, she also survives and later marries in Sydney, NSW. However, the next child Elizabeth born 1879 died at 7 months. Ernest Frederick COMPTON born Prince Edward Island died in Auckland, NZ in 1890. Not long after his death the family or what is left of them, Emma the mother and her son Ernest and daughter Maud left Auckland and sailed to Sydney.
RESEARCH NOTES:
- NAME: may have used Frederick
- No marriage record.
- Another source lists his death in 1890, probably died 1892
- 1828 BAPTISED: St. John's church.
1828 "Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1721-1885,"
name: Ernst Frederick Compton
birth: 8 Mar 1828, Lot 17
event: Baptism
event date: 13 Apr 1828
event place: Church Of England Richmond , Prince Edward Island
father: William
mother: Harriet Clara Hazard
clergy: Rev L Jenkins
volume: 1
page: 57
film number: 1487752
digital folder number: 004594544
image number: 05334
- 1863 Australia, Victoria, Outward Passenger Lists
Name F E Compton
Event Type Emigration
Event Date 1863
Event Place Victoria, Australia
Gender Male
Age 35
Birth Year (Estimated) 1828
Marital Status Single
Departure Place Melbourne
Destination Place Sydney
Affiliate Repository Type Archive
Affiliate Identifier VPRS 948
Citing this Record
"Australia, Victoria, Outward Passenger Lists, 1852-1924," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2PH-LHLV : 17 March 2018), F E Compton, born 1828, emigrated 1863; citing series VPRS 948, Public Record Office Victoria, North Melbourne; FHL microfilm 284,493. [no image]
- 1864 NSW Australia Marriage index
Registration NumberGroom's Family NameGroom's Given Name(s)Bride's Family Name(s)Bride's Given Name(s)District
3221/1864 COMPTON ERNEST FREDERICK ABBOTT DONNA* LOUISA TUMUT
[*NOTE: wife’s first names indexed as Donna Louisa, but children’s births list mother as Emma Louisa]
- 1890 obituary, published 24 Jun 1890, New Zealand Herald
DEATH OF MR F E COMPTON
Considerable surprise and regret will be felt throughout the city at the news of the death of Mr Frederick E Compton, of Lower Queen street, which occurred yesterday evening. Mr Compton, who was a sufferer from heart disease as well as being affected with dropsy, had not been in good health since Christmas last, and during the past month had been seriously ill and confined to his room at his residence in Vincent street. About the 10th instant, however, he began to improve and on Monday week last was so much better that he shifted his quarters to the Waverly Hotel to be nearer his business. He was up and able to give instructions concerning his affairs, but was not sufficiently robust to leave the house. Yesterday afternoon he saw Mr J Batger, one of his oldest friends, and about four o’clock came down to the dining room to have some food, which he had ordered. He was partaking of a chop when an acquaintance entered and congratulated him upon his improved appearance. Mr Compton half turned in his chair to reply, but immediately forward on the floor. Those present rushed to his assistance, but before they could raise him life was extinct, death apparently having been instantaneous. Medical assistance was promptly sent for, and Dr Hooper, who had been attending Mr Compton in his recent illness, was speedily present. He stated that death occurred from a sudden attack of heart disease.
Mr Compton was well known in the city, particularly in shipping circles, and bore the reputation of being a shrewd business man and of strict integrity. He was born in Prince Edward Island in 1828, and migrating from his birthplace at manhood, sojourned for some time in San Francisco. After a somewhat long stay there, he came down to Victoria and embarked in business as a drysalting merchant in Melbourne, meeting with considerable success. Eighteen years ago he decided to come to New Zealand, and took up his quarters in Auckland, carrying on his provision business in Lower Queen street. When the Harbour Board reclamations were finished, Mr Compton leased a section and, in conjunction with Mr John Batger, erected the substantial premises where he carried on business till his death. About four years ago he disposed of his provision business to Mr R S Reynolds, and devoted his energies to the furtherance of the interest of the Auckland Tug Company. This concern, whose inauguration was due to his energy, was conducted by him as managing director with spirit and success up to the present time. Mr Compton took great interest in all local maritime concerns, and was for several years a member of the Harbour Board, and in 1881 and 1882 presided over its affairs as chairman, during which time he proved himself to be one of the most energetic and persistent advocates for the construction of the Calliope Dock. He leaves a widow, two sons and a daughter to mourn his decease. His eldest son, who has reached maturity, is in business in San Francisco, but Mrs Compton and the younger children reside in Auckland. His funeral is arranged to leave the Waverly Hotel tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at three o’clock for the Symonds street Cemetery.
ALSO
- 1890 obituary (slightly different version), published 24 Jun 1890, Auckland Star [exerpts only]
DEATH OF MR F E COMPTON. A SUDDEN END.
He was manager of the Tugboat Comapny in Auckland
Mr Compton had been a resident of this city for the last eighteen years.
He was a native of Prince Edward Island, having been born there in 1828.
When he attained his majority he went to San Francisco, and then came down to the colonies.
In Melbourne he started in business as a drysalting merchant, and was fairly successful.
He came to Auckland about the year 1872, and for some years carried on a large provision business in Lower Queen Street, where he had erected substantial premises. Four years ago he sold his provision business to Mr R S Reynolds and took the management of the newly formed Tug-boat Company.
For several years Mr Compton was a member of the Auckland Harbour Board, and for two years, 1881 and 1882, was chairman of that body.
In his early life Mr Compton was at sea on Nova Scotian vessels for some time, and there gained that practical maritime experience which proved so useful to him in after life.
Mr Compton leaves a widow, two sons, and a daughter. About a year ago, his second son died. His eldest son is now in business in San Francisco.
Today the flags of the various vessels in port were flown at half masts ...[and on]and on many of the shipping and business establishments in town.
ALSO
- 1890 funeral notice, published 25 June 1890 in the New Zealand Herald
DEATHS
COMPTON - On June 23, Frederick Ernest Compton, aged 62, formerly Chairman of the Auckalnd Harbour Board.
The funeral will leave the Waverley Hotel, at three o’clock to-day (Wednesday, for the Symonds Street Cemetery. Friends please accept this invitation.
ALSO
- 1890 funeral coverage, published 26 June 1890, New Zealand Herald
The obsequies of the late Mr. F.E. Compton took place yesterday afernoon, and were attended by many well-known persons in shipping and commercial circles. Nearly all went in carriages. In the foremost one, the four chief mourners were Master Compton, Captian H F Anderson, and Mr John Batger (the trustee under deceased’s will), and Mr Arthur Heather. The occupants of the second vehicle were Captain A Campbell (of the S S Awhira[?], Rev W Tebbs, Dr J H Hooper, and Mr G I Panter; while in the third were Messrs M Niccol, J M Bigham, and other gentlemen connected with the Harbour Board. The remains of deceased were interred in the Anglican Cemetery, Symonds Street, the burial service being conducted by Rev W Tebbs.
- 1892: published 8/18/1892 in the Agriculturalist [PEI newspaper], Compton 5 1, Death of Frederick E. Compton in New Zealand. Brother of George in St. Eleanors.
From other researchers:
- He moved to Melbourne, Victoria [Australia] and embarked in business.
- 1872: About 1872 he settled in Auckland, New Zealand, where he erected the substantial buildings in which he carried on business until his death.
- 1881: He was managing director of the Auckland Tug Company, and was for several years a member of the Harbor Board, and Chairman in 1881 and 1882.
- He died leaving a widow, 2 sons and a daughter.
- Ronald COMPTON (deceased) comes through Ernest Frederick COMPTON, the son of William Spencer COMPTON. Ernest was born on 8th March 1828 on Prince Edward Island, Canada. He is in New South Wales in 1864, when be marries Emma Louisa ABBOTT. Their marriage was registered in TUMUT in New South Wales. It can be assumed that Ernest made the voyage from Canada to Australia because of the Gold Rush and there were gold fields in Adelong, which is near Tumut. The family moved to a village on the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales called Tumberumba. However, Emma was in Sydney in a Private Hospital in the inner city suburb of Balmain in 1866. she gave birth to a son Ernest Spencer Compton. Sadly, the family returned to Tumberumba and shortly after baby Ernest died. Another son was born in 1867 in the village of Tumberumba, William Spencer Compton (named after his grandfather). William survived and not long after his birth the family sailed from either Melbourne or Sydney to Auckland, New Zealand. Over the years they had another five children. The first born George Frederick Compton b.1869 died at 7 mnths, Thomas was born 1871, and Emma Louisa born 1872 died at 10 months.
... Emma sail[ed] to either Melbourne or Sydney and [with] William now 7 and Thomas 4 ... We know Emma arrived in August 1874 per “Hero” with the boys, she stayed for awhile in Melbourne and then sailed up the coast to Sydney. She returned to NZ before 1874 a she gave birth to a daughter Emma Louisa in 1874 and she died at 10 months. It appears that William and Thomas did not return to NZ with their mother, .... Next child born was Ernest Frederick Compton 1878, he survives and marries in Sydney, NSW, next child in Maud Plevna Compton in 1878, she also survives and later marries in Sydney, NSW. However, the next child Elizabeth born 1879 died at 7 months. Ernest Frederick COMPTON born Prince Edward Island died in Auckland, NZ in 1890. Not long after his death the family or what is left of them, Emma the mother and her son Ernest and daughter Maud left Auckland and sailed to Sydney.
RESEARCH NOTES:
- NAME: may have used Frederick
- No marriage record.
- Another source lists his death in 1890, probably died 1892
In 1864 when Ernest Frederick was 35, he married Emma Louisa ABBOTT in Tumut, NSW, Australia.
From other researchers:
- 1890 husband’s obit says she was living in Auckland with the 2 younger children (1 boy, 1 girl)
- Not long after [her husband Ernest Frederick Compton’s] death [in 1890] the family or what is left of them, Emma the mother and her son Ernest and daughter Maud left Auckland and sailed to Sydney.
From other researchers:
- 1890 husband’s obit says she was living in Auckland with the 2 younger children (1 boy, 1 girl)
- Not long after [her husband Ernest Frederick Compton’s] death [in 1890] the family or what is left of them, Emma the mother and her son Ernest and daughter Maud left Auckland and sailed to Sydney.
They had the following children:
508i.
Ernest Spencer COMPTON (Died as Infant) (1866-1866)
509ii.
William Spencer COMPTON (1867-)
510iii.
George Frederick COMPTON (Died as Infant) (1869-~1870)
511iv.
Thomas COMPTON (1871-1889)
512v.
Emma Louisa COMPTON (Died as Infant) (1872-1873)
513vi.
Emma Louise COMPTON II (Died as Infant) (1874-~1875)
514vii.
Ernest Frederick COMPTON II (1876-1952)
515viii.
Maud Plevna COMPTON (1878-)
516ix.
Elizabeth Florence COMPTON (Died as Infant) (1879-1879)
297. Charles Spencer COMPTON (William Spencer9, Edward8, Thomas7, Ann6, John5, John4, Tristram3, John “the Elder”2, Edward1). Born on 31 May 1829 in Lot 17, Prince, PEI, Canada. Christened on 16 Aug 1829 in St Johns Anglican Church, St Eleanors, Prince, PEI, Canada. Charles Spencer died in Genoa, Nebraska, USA, on 19 Sep 1884; he was 55. Occupation: Merchant, Farmer.
- Charles was the second eldest child of William Spencer Compton and Harriett Clarissa Haszard.
- 1829 BIRTH: date previously entered as May 13 (source unknown)
- 1829 CHRISTENING: Rev. J.H. Read[ ?], St. John’s Church
"Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1721-1885,"
name: Charles Spencer Compton
birth: 31 May 1829, Lot 17
event: Baptism
event date: 16 Aug 1829
event place: Richmond , Prince Edward Island - Church of England
father: Williams Spencer Compton
mother: Harriett Clara Haszard
clergy: Rev. L.C. Jenkins
volume: 1
page: 68
film number: 1487752
digital folder number: 004594544
image number: 05304
- 1854 He married Charlotte Alicia Jane Lisle Compton 08 Mar 1854 in St. Johns Anglican, St. Eleanors. Charles and Charlotte were 2nd cousins.
- MARRIAGE (#1 to Charlotte): Married by license by Rev. Herbert Read. witnesses at wedding: Albert W. Compton, Edmund E. Compton, Mary Pope Thomas
- 1861 Census lists him as merchant, Lot 17-2RC, 7C of Eng., 2 married, 7 single, 1 d. in past year, 1M under5/1F and 2M 5-16/1M 16-21/2F and 2M 21-45.
"Prince Edward Island Census, 1861"
Name: Charles Compton
Event Place: Township/Lot 17, Prince, Prince Edward Island
Sheet Number: 1
Line Number:
GS Film number: 899939
Affiliate Film Number: M-896-897
Digital Folder Number: 4108924
Image Number: 00353
From Image: St Eleanors, Township 17, Charles Compton, Merchant
Males: 1, 2, 1, 2, 0, 0
Females: 0, 1, 0, 2, 0, 0. Total 9. 2, 7. 1 death??? 7 CofE, 2 RC 90 acres
- 1864: Operated a general store and farmed in Lot 17 cf. Hutchinson’s PEI Directory, 1864 p. 173.
- 1865: After Charlotte’s death he married Emily McFadyen and had five other children.
- 1880 Charles and his family emigrated to Nebraska in Aug 1880 and died there - Genoa, Nebraska
- 1880-1881: Canada, City and Area Directories, 1819-1906
Name: Charles Compton
Residence Year: 1881
Residence Place: Prince Edward Island
Occupation: farmer
Publication Title: Teare’s Prince Edward Island Directory and Handbook, 1880-1881 - film shows living in St Eleanors
- 1884: Charles died of typhoid fever.
RESEARCH NOTES:
- Can’t find in any census in 1880/1881 (probably missed census in both Canada and US?).
- MARRIAGE: at St. John's Church on a Wednesday (first wife died 1860-63?) - married twice
- Charles was the second eldest child of William Spencer Compton and Harriett Clarissa Haszard.
- 1829 BIRTH: date previously entered as May 13 (source unknown)
- 1829 CHRISTENING: Rev. J.H. Read[ ?], St. John’s Church
"Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1721-1885,"
name: Charles Spencer Compton
birth: 31 May 1829, Lot 17
event: Baptism
event date: 16 Aug 1829
event place: Richmond , Prince Edward Island - Church of England
father: Williams Spencer Compton
mother: Harriett Clara Haszard
clergy: Rev. L.C. Jenkins
volume: 1
page: 68
film number: 1487752
digital folder number: 004594544
image number: 05304
- 1854 He married Charlotte Alicia Jane Lisle Compton 08 Mar 1854 in St. Johns Anglican, St. Eleanors. Charles and Charlotte were 2nd cousins.
- MARRIAGE (#1 to Charlotte): Married by license by Rev. Herbert Read. witnesses at wedding: Albert W. Compton, Edmund E. Compton, Mary Pope Thomas
- 1861 Census lists him as merchant, Lot 17-2RC, 7C of Eng., 2 married, 7 single, 1 d. in past year, 1M under5/1F and 2M 5-16/1M 16-21/2F and 2M 21-45.
"Prince Edward Island Census, 1861"
Name: Charles Compton
Event Place: Township/Lot 17, Prince, Prince Edward Island
Sheet Number: 1
Line Number:
GS Film number: 899939
Affiliate Film Number: M-896-897
Digital Folder Number: 4108924
Image Number: 00353
From Image: St Eleanors, Township 17, Charles Compton, Merchant
Males: 1, 2, 1, 2, 0, 0
Females: 0, 1, 0, 2, 0, 0. Total 9. 2, 7. 1 death??? 7 CofE, 2 RC 90 acres
- 1864: Operated a general store and farmed in Lot 17 cf. Hutchinson’s PEI Directory, 1864 p. 173.
- 1865: After Charlotte’s death he married Emily McFadyen and had five other children.
- 1880 Charles and his family emigrated to Nebraska in Aug 1880 and died there - Genoa, Nebraska
- 1880-1881: Canada, City and Area Directories, 1819-1906
Name: Charles Compton
Residence Year: 1881
Residence Place: Prince Edward Island
Occupation: farmer
Publication Title: Teare’s Prince Edward Island Directory and Handbook, 1880-1881 - film shows living in St Eleanors
- 1884: Charles died of typhoid fever.
RESEARCH NOTES:
- Can’t find in any census in 1880/1881 (probably missed census in both Canada and US?).
- MARRIAGE: at St. John's Church on a Wednesday (first wife died 1860-63?) - married twice
On 8 Mar 1854 when Charles Spencer was 24, he first married Charlotte Alicia Jane Lisle COMPTON (291) , daughter of Major Thomas Compton COMPTON (194) (~1789-1850) & Hannah JEFFERY (1790-1871), in St. John’s Anglican, St. Eleanor's, PEI, Canada. Born on 22 Oct 1825 in St. Eleanors, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Christened on 27 Nov 1825 in St John The Baptist, RC, Miscouche, PEI, Canada. Charlotte Alicia Jane Lisle died in St. Eleanors, Prince Co, PEI, Canada, on 14 Jan 1861; she was 35. Buried on 17 Jan 1861 in St Johns Anglican Church, St Eleanors, Prince Co., PEI, Canada.
NAME:
- called Charlotte in her obit
- name in wedding announcement was Charlotte Alicia Lisle
- name in death announcement was Jane Lisle
- name in baptismal record was Charlotte Jane Lisle
- name in father’s will was Charlotte Jane Lisle
- called Leila, daughter of Major Compton, in The Hazard Family of Rhode Island book
BAPTISM:
- Compton Charlotte Jane 22 Oct 1825 27 Nov 1825 father: Thomas Compton mother: Hanna Geffery, no godparents indexed, St Jean de Baptiste, Malpeque, PEI
- St. John the B., R.C., Miscouche, P.E.I. Canada (same date).
- Godparents: Agnes Arsenault and ____ Gaudet.
- 1825 PEI PARO Baptismal Record
Child's Full Name Charlotte Jane Compton
Birth Date 22 October 1825
Baptismal Date 27 November 1825
Officiating Clergy B.D McDonald
Father's Name Thomas Compton
Mother's Name Hanna Geffrey
Church Name St. John the Baptist R. C
Church Location Miscouche
Record Book Number 2
Record Book Page 103
MARRIAGE:
- 1854 PEI PARO Marriage Record
Groom's Name Charles Compton
Bride's Name Charlotte Alicia Lisle Compton
Source RG19/s3/ss5: Marriage bonds, 1854
- indexed as Compton, Charlotte Alicia and Charles Compton 328
- Rev. Herbert Read, by license.
- Witnesses: Albert W. Compton, Edmund E. Compton, Mary Pope Thomas, Charlotte Alicia -Lisle-
- 1854: publiseded in The Islander - 17 Mar 1854:
On the 8th inst., at St. Eleanor’s, by the Rev. J. Herbert Read, Rector, Mr. Charles Compton, Merchant, of St. Eleanor’s, to Charlotte Alicia Lisle, daughter of the late Thomas C. Compton, Esq., of the Pavilion, St. Eleanor’s.
BURIAL:
- Prince Edward Island Death Card Index, 1721-1905
Compton, Jane Lisle
Buried - 17 Jan 1861 - age 35
Record from Church of England, Richmond
RESEARCH NOTES:
- Previously entered as unwed (confusion between generations with her aunt Charlotte Alicia Lisle)
- Name previously entered as Charlotte Jane Compton.
NAME:
- called Charlotte in her obit
- name in wedding announcement was Charlotte Alicia Lisle
- name in death announcement was Jane Lisle
- name in baptismal record was Charlotte Jane Lisle
- name in father’s will was Charlotte Jane Lisle
- called Leila, daughter of Major Compton, in The Hazard Family of Rhode Island book
BAPTISM:
- Compton Charlotte Jane 22 Oct 1825 27 Nov 1825 father: Thomas Compton mother: Hanna Geffery, no godparents indexed, St Jean de Baptiste, Malpeque, PEI
- St. John the B., R.C., Miscouche, P.E.I. Canada (same date).
- Godparents: Agnes Arsenault and ____ Gaudet.
- 1825 PEI PARO Baptismal Record
Child's Full Name Charlotte Jane Compton
Birth Date 22 October 1825
Baptismal Date 27 November 1825
Officiating Clergy B.D McDonald
Father's Name Thomas Compton
Mother's Name Hanna Geffrey
Church Name St. John the Baptist R. C
Church Location Miscouche
Record Book Number 2
Record Book Page 103
MARRIAGE:
- 1854 PEI PARO Marriage Record
Groom's Name Charles Compton
Bride's Name Charlotte Alicia Lisle Compton
Source RG19/s3/ss5: Marriage bonds, 1854
- indexed as Compton, Charlotte Alicia and Charles Compton 328
- Rev. Herbert Read, by license.
- Witnesses: Albert W. Compton, Edmund E. Compton, Mary Pope Thomas, Charlotte Alicia -Lisle-
- 1854: publiseded in The Islander - 17 Mar 1854:
On the 8th inst., at St. Eleanor’s, by the Rev. J. Herbert Read, Rector, Mr. Charles Compton, Merchant, of St. Eleanor’s, to Charlotte Alicia Lisle, daughter of the late Thomas C. Compton, Esq., of the Pavilion, St. Eleanor’s.
BURIAL:
- Prince Edward Island Death Card Index, 1721-1905
Compton, Jane Lisle
Buried - 17 Jan 1861 - age 35
Record from Church of England, Richmond
RESEARCH NOTES:
- Previously entered as unwed (confusion between generations with her aunt Charlotte Alicia Lisle)
- Name previously entered as Charlotte Jane Compton.
They had the following children:
478i.
479ii.
John Addison COMPTON (1857-<1962)
480iii.
Charles Henry* COMPTON (1859-<1962)
On 16 Jul 1865 when Charles Spencer was 36, he second married Emilena “Emily” McFADYEN in St Johns Anglican Church, St Eleanors, Prince Co., PEI, Canada. Born on 6 Oct 1846 in Canada. Emilena “Emily” died in Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA, on 28 Jul 1928; she was 81.
- daughter of John McFadyen
- 1865: married in St. John's Church, St. Eleanor's, PEI
- 1900 USA census, Cedar Rapids village, Boone, Nebraska, Enum Dist 0017, Sheet 2B, Household 50, Ref 90, GSU film 1240917, Image 00032, (parents for everyone born in Canada Eng), all can read, write and speak English):
Emily Compton, Head, white female, born Oct 1846 in Canada (Eng), age 53, widow, 6 children, 6 living, immigrated 1880, 20 years in US, owns house free of mortgage
Brentford A Compton, son, white male, born June 1868 in Canada (Eng), age 31, single, day labourer, immigrated 1880, 20 years in US
Franklin C Compton, son, white male, born Oct 1871 in Canada (Eng), age 28, single, merchant (general merchandise), immigrated 1880, 20 years in US
Cecil J Compton, son, white male, born March 1878 in Canada (Eng), age 22, single, Salesman (dry goods), immigrated 1880, 20 years in US
Maude C Compton, daughter, white female, born Jan 1884 in Nebraska, age 16, single, at school 9 months,
- 1910 "United States Census, 1910,"
name: Emily Compton
birthplace: Canada
relationship to head of household: Self
residence: Cedar, Boone, Nebraska
marital status: Widowed
race : White
gender: Female
immigration year: 1880
father's birthplace: Canada
mother's birthplace: Canada
family number: 93
page number: 4
Household Gender Age Birthplace
self Emily Compton F 63y Canada
dau Maude C Compton F 26y Nebraska
RESEARCH NOTES
- usually called Emily
- last name spelling variations: McFayden, McFaden, McFadyen...
- daughter of John McFadyen
- 1865: married in St. John's Church, St. Eleanor's, PEI
- 1900 USA census, Cedar Rapids village, Boone, Nebraska, Enum Dist 0017, Sheet 2B, Household 50, Ref 90, GSU film 1240917, Image 00032, (parents for everyone born in Canada Eng), all can read, write and speak English):
Emily Compton, Head, white female, born Oct 1846 in Canada (Eng), age 53, widow, 6 children, 6 living, immigrated 1880, 20 years in US, owns house free of mortgage
Brentford A Compton, son, white male, born June 1868 in Canada (Eng), age 31, single, day labourer, immigrated 1880, 20 years in US
Franklin C Compton, son, white male, born Oct 1871 in Canada (Eng), age 28, single, merchant (general merchandise), immigrated 1880, 20 years in US
Cecil J Compton, son, white male, born March 1878 in Canada (Eng), age 22, single, Salesman (dry goods), immigrated 1880, 20 years in US
Maude C Compton, daughter, white female, born Jan 1884 in Nebraska, age 16, single, at school 9 months,
- 1910 "United States Census, 1910,"
name: Emily Compton
birthplace: Canada
relationship to head of household: Self
residence: Cedar, Boone, Nebraska
marital status: Widowed
race : White
gender: Female
immigration year: 1880
father's birthplace: Canada
mother's birthplace: Canada
family number: 93
page number: 4
Household Gender Age Birthplace
self Emily Compton F 63y Canada
dau Maude C Compton F 26y Nebraska
RESEARCH NOTES
- usually called Emily
- last name spelling variations: McFayden, McFaden, McFadyen...
They had the following children:
517i.
Horatio Hope COMPTON (1866-1917)
518ii.
Brentford Alexander COMPTON (1868-<1962)
519iii.
Franklin Charles COMPTON (1872-1929)
520iv.
Hubert Melville* COMPTON (1876-<1962)
521v.
Cecil Jay Lucien COMPTON (1878-<1962)
522vi.
Maude C. COMPTON (1884-1964)
298. William Thomas COMPTON (William Spencer9, Edward8, Thomas7, Ann6, John5, John4, Tristram3, John “the Elder”2, Edward1). Born on 29 Nov 1830. Christened on 18 Feb 1831 in St Johns Anglican Church, St Eleanors, Prince Co., PEI, Canada. William Thomas died in At Sea, on 21 Jan 1859; he was 28.
- 1831 BAPTISED: St. John's Church.
1831 "Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1721-1885,"
name: William Thomas Compton
birth: Nov 29, 1830 ---
event: Baptism
event date: 18 Feb 1831
event place: Richmond , Prince Edward Island - Ch of England
father: William Compton
mother: Harriett Clarifsa Hasza [sic]
clergy: Rev A W G Wiggins
volume: 1
page: 84
film number: 1487752
digital folder number: 004594544
image number: 05428
From other researchers:
- unmarried
- 1859 lost at sea Jan 21, 1859
OR
- married Emma Eliza Whitehead (1830- ) in 1853 and had 2 daughters: Sarah Louise Compton (1854-1933) and Caroline Compton (1856) - no sources listed [Can’t find records to substantiate this]
- 1831 BAPTISED: St. John's Church.
1831 "Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1721-1885,"
name: William Thomas Compton
birth: Nov 29, 1830 ---
event: Baptism
event date: 18 Feb 1831
event place: Richmond , Prince Edward Island - Ch of England
father: William Compton
mother: Harriett Clarifsa Hasza [sic]
clergy: Rev A W G Wiggins
volume: 1
page: 84
film number: 1487752
digital folder number: 004594544
image number: 05428
From other researchers:
- unmarried
- 1859 lost at sea Jan 21, 1859
OR
- married Emma Eliza Whitehead (1830- ) in 1853 and had 2 daughters: Sarah Louise Compton (1854-1933) and Caroline Compton (1856) - no sources listed [Can’t find records to substantiate this]
299. Louis Charles COMPTON (William Spencer9, Edward8, Thomas7, Ann6, John5, John4, Tristram3, John “the Elder”2, Edward1). Born on 16 Mar 1833 in St Eleanors, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Christened on 24 Apr 1833 in St Pauls Anglican Church, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada. Louis Charles died in Jul 1877; he was 44. Buried on 11 Jul 1877 in St Marys Anglican Church, Summerside, PEI, Canada.
- 1833 BAPTISED: by L.C. Jenkins
1833 "Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1721-1885,"
name: Louis Charles Compton
birth: 16 Mar 1833 St Eleanors
event: Baptism
event date: 24 Apr 1833
event place: Charlottetown , Prince Edward Island - St Paul’s Church
father: William Spencer Compton
mother: Harriet Clara Haszard
clergy: LC Jenkins
volume: 2
page: 69
film number: 1487752
digital folder number: 004594544
image number: 05383
- RESIDENCE: lived in St. Eleanors, PEI
- Unmarried.
- 1877 BURIAL: name in burial record given as Lewis, died age 45
Prince Edward Island Death Card Index, 1721-1905
Compton, Lewis
Res: St Elenaor's
Buried 11 Jul 1877 - age 45
Record from St Mary's Anglican Church, S'Side - Book 1
- 1833 BAPTISED: by L.C. Jenkins
1833 "Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1721-1885,"
name: Louis Charles Compton
birth: 16 Mar 1833 St Eleanors
event: Baptism
event date: 24 Apr 1833
event place: Charlottetown , Prince Edward Island - St Paul’s Church
father: William Spencer Compton
mother: Harriet Clara Haszard
clergy: LC Jenkins
volume: 2
page: 69
film number: 1487752
digital folder number: 004594544
image number: 05383
- RESIDENCE: lived in St. Eleanors, PEI
- Unmarried.
- 1877 BURIAL: name in burial record given as Lewis, died age 45
Prince Edward Island Death Card Index, 1721-1905
Compton, Lewis
Res: St Elenaor's
Buried 11 Jul 1877 - age 45
Record from St Mary's Anglican Church, S'Side - Book 1
300. Anne Farrant COMPTON (William Spencer9, Edward8, Thomas7, Ann6, John5, John4, Tristram3, John “the Elder”2, Edward1). Born on 16 Mar 1833 in St Eleanors, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Christened on 24 Apr 1833 in St Pauls Anglican Church, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada. Anne Farrant died on 12 Mar 1880; she was 46.
- 1833 baptised by L.C. Jenkins
- 1833 "Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1721-1885,"
name: Anne Farrant Compton (twin of Louis) [sic]
birth: 16 Mar 1833 St Eleanors
event: Baptism
event date: 24 Apr 1833
event place: Charlottetown , Prince Edward Island - St Paul’s Church
father: William Spencer Compton
mother: Harriet Clara Haszard
volume: 2
page: 69
film number: 1487752
digital folder number: 004594544
image number: 05289
- listed as a spinster of St Eleanors at time of marriage.
- marriage to William Eddison Dawson performed by Rev. Mr. Albrighton.
- 1855 The Islander – Jul 6, 1855
Married. At St. Eleanor’s, on Friday 29th ult., by the Rev. Mr. Albrighton, Mr. Wm. E. Dawson, Merchant, Charlottetown, to Anne F. Compton, only daughter of the late Wm. S. Compton, Esq., Merchant.
RESEARCH NOTES:
- Originally entered incorrectly as Ann Dare Compton, twin to Lewis; born about 1832-1833
- Name spelled Ann Ferrant in DCB entry for husband.
Researchers vary on size of family:
- had 4 sons and 5 daughters
- had 3 sons and 5 daughters.
- 1833 baptised by L.C. Jenkins
- 1833 "Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1721-1885,"
name: Anne Farrant Compton (twin of Louis) [sic]
birth: 16 Mar 1833 St Eleanors
event: Baptism
event date: 24 Apr 1833
event place: Charlottetown , Prince Edward Island - St Paul’s Church
father: William Spencer Compton
mother: Harriet Clara Haszard
volume: 2
page: 69
film number: 1487752
digital folder number: 004594544
image number: 05289
- listed as a spinster of St Eleanors at time of marriage.
- marriage to William Eddison Dawson performed by Rev. Mr. Albrighton.
- 1855 The Islander – Jul 6, 1855
Married. At St. Eleanor’s, on Friday 29th ult., by the Rev. Mr. Albrighton, Mr. Wm. E. Dawson, Merchant, Charlottetown, to Anne F. Compton, only daughter of the late Wm. S. Compton, Esq., Merchant.
RESEARCH NOTES:
- Originally entered incorrectly as Ann Dare Compton, twin to Lewis; born about 1832-1833
- Name spelled Ann Ferrant in DCB entry for husband.
Researchers vary on size of family:
- had 4 sons and 5 daughters
- had 3 sons and 5 daughters.
On 29 Jun 1855 when Anne Farrant was 22, she married William Eddison DAWSON in St Eleanors, Prince, PEI, Canada. Born on 1 Oct 1829 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England. William Eddison died in PEI, Canada, on 10 Dec 1902; he was 73. Occupation: merchant.
- son of William Dawson and Mary Best.
- Came with his mother and siblings to PEI in 1843.
- Listed as bachelor of Charlottetown at time of marriage.
- Marriage date listed in Dictionary of Canadian Biography Vol XIII and in Marriage License Book #4, 1851-63.
- Occupation businessman, politician.
- Prominent hardware merchant in Charlottetown, PEI.
Served 7 years as Councillor for Ward 4 in the City of Charlottetown and for 8 years as its Mayor. He was also president of the Liberal-Conservative Association for Queen’s County and president of the British and Foreign Bible Society.
- 1881 "Canada Census, 1881,"
name: William E. Dawson
gender: Male
age: 51y
calculated birth year: 1830
birthplace: England
marital status: Widowed
occupation: Merchant
ethnic origin: English
religion: W. Meth.
head of household: William E. Dawson
born during last year:
census place: Charlottetown Royalty, Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada
district number: 2
sub district: A
division: 1
page number: 52
house number: 5794
family number: 237
digital folder number: 4462007
image number: 00027
film number: 1375799
library and archives canada film number: C-13163
Household Gender Age Birthplace
William E. Dawson M 51y England
Annie H. Dawson F 19y Prince Edward Island
Minnie S. Dawson F 17y Prince Edward Island
Louisa S. Dawson F 16y Prince Edward Island
Brenton J. Dawson M 14y Prince Edward Island
Mary G. Dawson F 12y Prince Edward Island
Helen M. Dawson F 4y Prince Edward Island
- Executor of estate of W.E. Dawson was H.J. Cundall
- 1891 "Canada Census, 1891,"
name: William E Dawson
gender: Male
age: 61
estimated birth year: 1830
birthplace: England
marital status: Married
religion: Methodist
province: Prince Edward Island
district: Queens
district number: 135
sub-district: Charlottetown Royalty
library and archives canada film number: 30953_148185 [no other household membes listed]
- 1901 "Canada Census, 1901,"
name: William G Dawson
event: Census
event date: 31 Mar 1901
event place: A, Queen's (west/ouest), Prince Edward Island, Canada
gender: Male
age:
marital status: Married
racial or tribal origin: English
nationality: Canadian
religion: Methodist
relationship to head: Head
birthplace: England
estimated birth year: 1830
page: 6
household number: 49
Household Gender Age Birthplace
head William G Dawson M 71 England
daughter Minnie Dawson F 30 Pe
daughter Louisa Dawson F 28 Pe
daughter Mary Dawson F 26 Pe
daughter Helton Dawson F 20 Pe
domestic Carrje Queen F 16 Pe
domestic Patrick Mackarson M 23 Pe
- son of William Dawson and Mary Best.
- Came with his mother and siblings to PEI in 1843.
- Listed as bachelor of Charlottetown at time of marriage.
- Marriage date listed in Dictionary of Canadian Biography Vol XIII and in Marriage License Book #4, 1851-63.
- Occupation businessman, politician.
- Prominent hardware merchant in Charlottetown, PEI.
Served 7 years as Councillor for Ward 4 in the City of Charlottetown and for 8 years as its Mayor. He was also president of the Liberal-Conservative Association for Queen’s County and president of the British and Foreign Bible Society.
- 1881 "Canada Census, 1881,"
name: William E. Dawson
gender: Male
age: 51y
calculated birth year: 1830
birthplace: England
marital status: Widowed
occupation: Merchant
ethnic origin: English
religion: W. Meth.
head of household: William E. Dawson
born during last year:
census place: Charlottetown Royalty, Queens, Prince Edward Island, Canada
district number: 2
sub district: A
division: 1
page number: 52
house number: 5794
family number: 237
digital folder number: 4462007
image number: 00027
film number: 1375799
library and archives canada film number: C-13163
Household Gender Age Birthplace
William E. Dawson M 51y England
Annie H. Dawson F 19y Prince Edward Island
Minnie S. Dawson F 17y Prince Edward Island
Louisa S. Dawson F 16y Prince Edward Island
Brenton J. Dawson M 14y Prince Edward Island
Mary G. Dawson F 12y Prince Edward Island
Helen M. Dawson F 4y Prince Edward Island
- Executor of estate of W.E. Dawson was H.J. Cundall
- 1891 "Canada Census, 1891,"
name: William E Dawson
gender: Male
age: 61
estimated birth year: 1830
birthplace: England
marital status: Married
religion: Methodist
province: Prince Edward Island
district: Queens
district number: 135
sub-district: Charlottetown Royalty
library and archives canada film number: 30953_148185 [no other household membes listed]
- 1901 "Canada Census, 1901,"
name: William G Dawson
event: Census
event date: 31 Mar 1901
event place: A, Queen's (west/ouest), Prince Edward Island, Canada
gender: Male
age:
marital status: Married
racial or tribal origin: English
nationality: Canadian
religion: Methodist
relationship to head: Head
birthplace: England
estimated birth year: 1830
page: 6
household number: 49
Household Gender Age Birthplace
head William G Dawson M 71 England
daughter Minnie Dawson F 30 Pe
daughter Louisa Dawson F 28 Pe
daughter Mary Dawson F 26 Pe
daughter Helton Dawson F 20 Pe
domestic Carrje Queen F 16 Pe
domestic Patrick Mackarson M 23 Pe
They had the following children:
523i.
Eddison William COMPTON (1856-)
524ii.
Earnest Frederick DAWSON (1858-)
525iii.
Annie Harriet DAWSON (1861-)
526iv.
Minnie S DAWSON (~1864-)
527v.
Sarah Louisa* Cundall DAWSON (1864-)
528vi.
James Brenton* DAWSON (1866-)
529vii.
Mary Gertrude DAWSON (1868-)
530viii.
George Arthur DAWSON (1872-)
531ix.
Alice Johnson DAWSON (1873-)
532x.
Helen Magness DAWSON (1877-)
301. George COMPTON (William Spencer9, Edward8, Thomas7, Ann6, John5, John4, Tristram3, John “the Elder”2, Edward1). Born on 25 Jun 1835 in Charlottetown, PEI, Canada. Christened on 22 Feb 1836 in St Pauls Anglican Church, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada. George died in St Eleanors, Prince Co., PEI, Canada, on 20 Feb 1903; he was 67. Buried on 23 Feb 1903 in St Johns Anglican Church, St Eleanors, Prince Co., PEI, Canada. Occupation: Farmer. Religion: Church of England.
- 1836 "Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1721-1885,"
name: George Compton
birth: 25 June 1835 Ch’town
event: Baptism
event date: 22 Feb 1836
event place: St. Paul'S Church , Ch'Town , Prince Edward Island - St Paul’s Church
father: William Spencer Compton
mother: Harriet Clara Haszard
clergy: L C Jenkins
volume: 2
page: 105
film number: 1487752
digital folder number: 004594544
image number: 05343
- 1861 Census: listed as farmer in Lot 17; 4 C. of Eng/1F under 5; 1F 21-25/2M.
"Prince Edward Island Census, 1861"
Name: George Compton
Event Place: Township/Lot 17, Prince, Prince Edward Island
Sheet Number: 1
Line Number: 3
GS Film number: 899939
Affiliate Film Number: M-896-897
Digital Folder Number: 4108924
Image Number: 00357 [see image, on same page as Edmund] 4 in household including 1 young girl. 103 acres.
- 1880-81: Canada, City and Area Directories, 1819-1906 about George Compton St
Name: George Compton St [St Eleanors]
Residence Year: 1881
Street Address: lMn- [Prince Co, misc]
Residence Place: Prince Edward Island
Publication Title: Teare’s Prince Edward Island Directory and Handbook, 1880-1881
- 1881 Census: Listed as head of household, George, age 44, English, farmer, living at Beech Point (Lot 17), Prince, PEI:
- George Compton, farmer, age 44, born PEI
- Eliza, 46, born PEI
- Ella, 27[21], born PEI
- Clifton, 19
- Kate, 17
- Annie, 15
- William, 12
- Louisa, 10
- Fred, 7
- Elenor, 5
- Leopold, 1
- 1890 Prince County Exhibition. The Daily Examiner, September 27, 1890. Prize List
“SHEEP ... Pen 2 Long Wool Ewes, having reared lambs this season - 1st, Stewart Burns, Freetown; 2d, George Compton, St. Eleanors; 3d, Murdock Ross, Bedeque. ...
”Pen two Ewes other breed or cross, having reared lambs this year - 1st, Judson Burns, Freetown; 2d, A. C. Rogers, S'side; 3d, Geo. Compton, St. Eleanors.
“POULTRY Pair Turkeys - 1st, Albert Craswell, St. Eleanors; 2d, Geo. Compton, do.
http://www.islandregister.com/1890pcex.html
[Or was this for George Major Compton who married Eliza MacGougan, and also farmered in this area?]
- 1891 Census: Garge, age 54, farmer, widower.
- 1895 PEI PARO marriage
Groom's Name George Compton
Groom's Residence St. Eleanors
Groom's Status Widow/Widower
Bride's Name Janet MacKinlay
Bride's Residence St. Eleanors
Bride's Status Widow/Widower
Date of Marriage License or Bond 4 November 1895
Date of Marriage Ceremony 5 November 1895
Officiant's Name Alfred Osborne
Source RG19, Series3, Subseries4: Marriage Licenses, 1895
- 1901 census (Lot 17 PEI):
- Compton, George 10/06/34, farmer
- Janet, wife 31/07/55
- Eleanor, dau 19/06/77
- Leopold, son 28/08/79
- 1903 DEATH: age 66, died suddenly in 1903. Is d.o.d on tombstone 22 Feb 1908?
Published on 2/25/1903 in the Summerside Journal, Compton, 5 1, Death of George Compton.
Obituaries of George Compton (via Bob Butt: The Morning Guardian printed George Compton's obituary on February 23, 1903 on page 8. The Daily Patriot printed his obituary on February 21, 1903 on page 4.):
- The funeral of the late George Compton St Eleanor’s takes place this afternoon at 2 o’clock, to the St. Eleanor’s Episcopal Cemetery.
- The sudden death of George Compton, St. Eleanor’s which occurred Friday night atout 10.30 o’clock, was a painful surprise to this community. About half an hour before his death Mr. Compton, always conspicuous for his robust and healthy appearance, was sitting by the fireside conversing pleasantly with his wife and daughter, and apparently in his usual good health. Just before retiring he remarked that he did not feel well. A physician was sent for but he had expered before medical aid arrived. Deceased was 66 years of age and was one of the most prominent and popularr farmers in this district. Besides a widow the following four sons and five daughters are left to mourn: Clifton A. of Wetaskawin, Alberta; William D., St Eleanor’s; Fred G., St. Eleanor’s; Leopold at home; Mrs. Sydney Richardson, St Eleanor’s; Mrs. Henry Compton St Eleanor’s, Mrs. L.A. Haszard, Charlottetown, Mrs. D.R. McLennan, Charlottetown and Miss Elanore at home.
- The sad news of the sudden death of Mr. George Compton will be heard with regret, not only in St. Eleanor’s, but also throughout the west and in Charloottetown, where he was well known, respected and esteemed. The deceased had been ailing for some months past from rheumatism, but no serious results were anticipated. Last evening he complained of not feeling well, and went to bed. A doctor was sent for before, but when he arrived Mr. Compton had passed away. The deceased was born in Charlottetown 66 years ago. In 1862 he removed to St Eleanors, where he engaged in farming. He became recognized as an authority on agriculture, and has delivered many practical addresses on the subject. He was twice married, first to Miss Compton of St Eleanors, and in 1895 to Mrs. Thomas McKinley, sister of Messrs Richard Hunt and William T Hunt. Among the surviving members of his family are three daughters, Mrs. David McLennan, Mrs. Louis A. Haszard, of Charlottetown, Mrs. Henry Compton, of St. Eleanor’s and Miss Clemmie at home [think this is a misprint - Eleanor was at home], Clifton the eldest son is engaged in busi- at Wetaskawin, Alberta, and there are three sons at home, Willilam, Fred and Leopold. The funeral will take place at St Eleanors on Monday at 2 p.m.
[A] legal document drawn up in 1903 showing George Compton's assets at the time of his death. He died intestate. It shows the number of animals, tools, farm equipment, etc. he had when he died. By the way his second wife was Janet Hunt.
From family and other researchers:
- TRAITS: big. Known as Big George.
- MARRIAGE: Married by license Rev. Herbert Read. Witnesses Benjamin Darby, Victoria Compton, Charles Compton , Benjamin Mills Eliza and George were second cousins. Big George was a brother of Charles who married Eliza's sister.
- George Compton was a farmer in St. Eleanors after he moved from Charlottetown when he was a young man. George Compton took up farming on land his wife Eliza inherited from her father, Thomas Compton. My guess is that George learned farming from an uncle, a member of the Haszard family. They owned a lot of land. They lived just outside of Charlottetown in what was called Bellevue. George's mother was Harriet Clarissa Haszard and she married William Spencer Compton. Harriet and her husband died relatively young and are buried in the Protestant cemetery in Charlottetown. My guess is that George Compton and his siblings were adopted by relatives (Haszards).
- Big George was a brother of Charles who married Eliza’s sister. After Eliza's death George remarried to Janet, surname unknown.
RESEARCH NOTES:
- BIRTH: 1834? 1835? 1837? Sources vary.
- possible entry in 1861 PEI census (or could be another George):
Head of Household George Compton
Census Place Township/Lot 17, Prince, Prince Edward Island
Page Number 1
Line Number 3
Film Number 899939
LAC Film Number M-896-897
Digital Folder Number 4108924
Image Number 00357
- 1836 "Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1721-1885,"
name: George Compton
birth: 25 June 1835 Ch’town
event: Baptism
event date: 22 Feb 1836
event place: St. Paul'S Church , Ch'Town , Prince Edward Island - St Paul’s Church
father: William Spencer Compton
mother: Harriet Clara Haszard
clergy: L C Jenkins
volume: 2
page: 105
film number: 1487752
digital folder number: 004594544
image number: 05343
- 1861 Census: listed as farmer in Lot 17; 4 C. of Eng/1F under 5; 1F 21-25/2M.
"Prince Edward Island Census, 1861"
Name: George Compton
Event Place: Township/Lot 17, Prince, Prince Edward Island
Sheet Number: 1
Line Number: 3
GS Film number: 899939
Affiliate Film Number: M-896-897
Digital Folder Number: 4108924
Image Number: 00357 [see image, on same page as Edmund] 4 in household including 1 young girl. 103 acres.
- 1880-81: Canada, City and Area Directories, 1819-1906 about George Compton St
Name: George Compton St [St Eleanors]
Residence Year: 1881
Street Address: lMn- [Prince Co, misc]
Residence Place: Prince Edward Island
Publication Title: Teare’s Prince Edward Island Directory and Handbook, 1880-1881
- 1881 Census: Listed as head of household, George, age 44, English, farmer, living at Beech Point (Lot 17), Prince, PEI:
- George Compton, farmer, age 44, born PEI
- Eliza, 46, born PEI
- Ella, 27[21], born PEI
- Clifton, 19
- Kate, 17
- Annie, 15
- William, 12
- Louisa, 10
- Fred, 7
- Elenor, 5
- Leopold, 1
- 1890 Prince County Exhibition. The Daily Examiner, September 27, 1890. Prize List
“SHEEP ... Pen 2 Long Wool Ewes, having reared lambs this season - 1st, Stewart Burns, Freetown; 2d, George Compton, St. Eleanors; 3d, Murdock Ross, Bedeque. ...
”Pen two Ewes other breed or cross, having reared lambs this year - 1st, Judson Burns, Freetown; 2d, A. C. Rogers, S'side; 3d, Geo. Compton, St. Eleanors.
“POULTRY Pair Turkeys - 1st, Albert Craswell, St. Eleanors; 2d, Geo. Compton, do.
http://www.islandregister.com/1890pcex.html
[Or was this for George Major Compton who married Eliza MacGougan, and also farmered in this area?]
- 1891 Census: Garge, age 54, farmer, widower.
- 1895 PEI PARO marriage
Groom's Name George Compton
Groom's Residence St. Eleanors
Groom's Status Widow/Widower
Bride's Name Janet MacKinlay
Bride's Residence St. Eleanors
Bride's Status Widow/Widower
Date of Marriage License or Bond 4 November 1895
Date of Marriage Ceremony 5 November 1895
Officiant's Name Alfred Osborne
Source RG19, Series3, Subseries4: Marriage Licenses, 1895
- 1901 census (Lot 17 PEI):
- Compton, George 10/06/34, farmer
- Janet, wife 31/07/55
- Eleanor, dau 19/06/77
- Leopold, son 28/08/79
- 1903 DEATH: age 66, died suddenly in 1903. Is d.o.d on tombstone 22 Feb 1908?
Published on 2/25/1903 in the Summerside Journal, Compton, 5 1, Death of George Compton.
Obituaries of George Compton (via Bob Butt: The Morning Guardian printed George Compton's obituary on February 23, 1903 on page 8. The Daily Patriot printed his obituary on February 21, 1903 on page 4.):
- The funeral of the late George Compton St Eleanor’s takes place this afternoon at 2 o’clock, to the St. Eleanor’s Episcopal Cemetery.
- The sudden death of George Compton, St. Eleanor’s which occurred Friday night atout 10.30 o’clock, was a painful surprise to this community. About half an hour before his death Mr. Compton, always conspicuous for his robust and healthy appearance, was sitting by the fireside conversing pleasantly with his wife and daughter, and apparently in his usual good health. Just before retiring he remarked that he did not feel well. A physician was sent for but he had expered before medical aid arrived. Deceased was 66 years of age and was one of the most prominent and popularr farmers in this district. Besides a widow the following four sons and five daughters are left to mourn: Clifton A. of Wetaskawin, Alberta; William D., St Eleanor’s; Fred G., St. Eleanor’s; Leopold at home; Mrs. Sydney Richardson, St Eleanor’s; Mrs. Henry Compton St Eleanor’s, Mrs. L.A. Haszard, Charlottetown, Mrs. D.R. McLennan, Charlottetown and Miss Elanore at home.
- The sad news of the sudden death of Mr. George Compton will be heard with regret, not only in St. Eleanor’s, but also throughout the west and in Charloottetown, where he was well known, respected and esteemed. The deceased had been ailing for some months past from rheumatism, but no serious results were anticipated. Last evening he complained of not feeling well, and went to bed. A doctor was sent for before, but when he arrived Mr. Compton had passed away. The deceased was born in Charlottetown 66 years ago. In 1862 he removed to St Eleanors, where he engaged in farming. He became recognized as an authority on agriculture, and has delivered many practical addresses on the subject. He was twice married, first to Miss Compton of St Eleanors, and in 1895 to Mrs. Thomas McKinley, sister of Messrs Richard Hunt and William T Hunt. Among the surviving members of his family are three daughters, Mrs. David McLennan, Mrs. Louis A. Haszard, of Charlottetown, Mrs. Henry Compton, of St. Eleanor’s and Miss Clemmie at home [think this is a misprint - Eleanor was at home], Clifton the eldest son is engaged in busi- at Wetaskawin, Alberta, and there are three sons at home, Willilam, Fred and Leopold. The funeral will take place at St Eleanors on Monday at 2 p.m.
[A] legal document drawn up in 1903 showing George Compton's assets at the time of his death. He died intestate. It shows the number of animals, tools, farm equipment, etc. he had when he died. By the way his second wife was Janet Hunt.
From family and other researchers:
- TRAITS: big. Known as Big George.
- MARRIAGE: Married by license Rev. Herbert Read. Witnesses Benjamin Darby, Victoria Compton, Charles Compton , Benjamin Mills Eliza and George were second cousins. Big George was a brother of Charles who married Eliza's sister.
- George Compton was a farmer in St. Eleanors after he moved from Charlottetown when he was a young man. George Compton took up farming on land his wife Eliza inherited from her father, Thomas Compton. My guess is that George learned farming from an uncle, a member of the Haszard family. They owned a lot of land. They lived just outside of Charlottetown in what was called Bellevue. George's mother was Harriet Clarissa Haszard and she married William Spencer Compton. Harriet and her husband died relatively young and are buried in the Protestant cemetery in Charlottetown. My guess is that George Compton and his siblings were adopted by relatives (Haszards).
- Big George was a brother of Charles who married Eliza’s sister. After Eliza's death George remarried to Janet, surname unknown.
RESEARCH NOTES:
- BIRTH: 1834? 1835? 1837? Sources vary.
- possible entry in 1861 PEI census (or could be another George):
Head of Household George Compton
Census Place Township/Lot 17, Prince, Prince Edward Island
Page Number 1
Line Number 3
Film Number 899939
LAC Film Number M-896-897
Digital Folder Number 4108924
Image Number 00357
On 11 Mar 1858 when George was 22, he first married Eliza Pring COMPTON (294) , daughter of Major Thomas Compton COMPTON (194) (~1789-1850) & Hannah JEFFERY (1790-1871), in St. John’s Anglican, St. Eleanor's, PEI, Canada. Born on 13 Jul 1833 in St. Eleanors, Prince, PEI, Canada. Christened on 6 Aug 1833 in St John The Baptist, RC, Miscouche, PEI, Canada. Eliza Pring died in St. Eleanors, Prince, PEI, Canada, on 27 Aug 1890; she was 57. Buried on 29 Aug 1890 in St Johns Anglican, St Eleanors, Prince, PEI, Canada. Religion: Church of England.
- 1833 PEI PARO Baptismal Record
Child's Full Name Elise Compton
Birth Date 13 July 1833
Baptismal Date 6 August 1833
Officiating Clergy L.E Perrey
Father's Name Thomas Compton
Mother's Name Hana Jeffery
Church Name St. John the Baptist R. C
Church Location Miscouche
Record Book Number 2
Record Book Page 164
- 1858: The Islander – Mar 19, 1858
Married. On the 11th inst., at St. John’s Church, St. Eleanor’s, by the Rev. H. Read, E.C., Mr. Geo. Compton, to Eliza, fourth daughter of the late Major Compton, of the Pavilion, St. Eleanor’s.
- married 2nd cousin and had 9 children
- 1881 Census: Listed as Eliza, age 46, English, living (with family) at Beech Point (Lot 17), Prince, PEI
- 1890 death notice: d. St. Eleanor's, P.E.I., 27th ult., Eliza P. COMPTON, 57th year, wife of George COMPTON, left husband, four sons, five daughters. The deceased was the fifth d/o Major COMPTON and granddaughter of Col. COMPTON, late of Hants, England.
Date September 2 1890
County Saint John
Place Saint John
Newspaper The Evening Gazette
- Mrs Compton died Aug 27, 1890; her hsband, four sons, and five daughters survived her.
- 1890 BURIAL: C.F. Lowe
1890 Prince Edward Island Death Card Index, 1721-1905
Compton, Eliza P.
Res: St Eleanors
Buried: 29 Aug 1890, age 57, Born 1833
Record from St Mary's Anglican Church, S'Side - Book 1
RESEARCH NOTES
- NAME: From original family sources:some notes show second name to be Pringle, originally entered as Pring.?
- Also listed as Eliza P Compton, daughter of Major Compton of St Eleanors, PEI
- 1833 PEI PARO Baptismal Record
Child's Full Name Elise Compton
Birth Date 13 July 1833
Baptismal Date 6 August 1833
Officiating Clergy L.E Perrey
Father's Name Thomas Compton
Mother's Name Hana Jeffery
Church Name St. John the Baptist R. C
Church Location Miscouche
Record Book Number 2
Record Book Page 164
- 1858: The Islander – Mar 19, 1858
Married. On the 11th inst., at St. John’s Church, St. Eleanor’s, by the Rev. H. Read, E.C., Mr. Geo. Compton, to Eliza, fourth daughter of the late Major Compton, of the Pavilion, St. Eleanor’s.
- married 2nd cousin and had 9 children
- 1881 Census: Listed as Eliza, age 46, English, living (with family) at Beech Point (Lot 17), Prince, PEI
- 1890 death notice: d. St. Eleanor's, P.E.I., 27th ult., Eliza P. COMPTON, 57th year, wife of George COMPTON, left husband, four sons, five daughters. The deceased was the fifth d/o Major COMPTON and granddaughter of Col. COMPTON, late of Hants, England.
Date September 2 1890
County Saint John
Place Saint John
Newspaper The Evening Gazette
- Mrs Compton died Aug 27, 1890; her hsband, four sons, and five daughters survived her.
- 1890 BURIAL: C.F. Lowe
1890 Prince Edward Island Death Card Index, 1721-1905
Compton, Eliza P.
Res: St Eleanors
Buried: 29 Aug 1890, age 57, Born 1833
Record from St Mary's Anglican Church, S'Side - Book 1
RESEARCH NOTES
- NAME: From original family sources:some notes show second name to be Pringle, originally entered as Pring.?
- Also listed as Eliza P Compton, daughter of Major Compton of St Eleanors, PEI
They had the following children:
497i.
Isabella Harriet “Ella” COMPTON (1859-1951)
498ii.
Clifton Edison COMPTON (1861-1942)
499iii.
Viola Catherine “Kate” COMPTON (1863-1935)
500iv.
Anna Mary COMPTON (1865-1946)
501v.
Sarah Louise* Cundall COMPTON (1871-1935)
502vi.
William Dawson COMPTON (1871-1926)
503vii.
Frederick George COMPTON (1873-1936)
504viii.
Eleanor L. “Nell” COMPTON (1877-1903)
505ix.
Leopold COMPTON (1879-1972)
On 5 Nov 1895 when George was 60, he second married Janet HUNT, daughter of Thomas Henry Devere HUNT (1790-1878) & Janet STEWART (1796-1863), in St Eleanors, Prince, PEI, Canada. Born on 31 Jul 1842 in St Eleanors, Prince, PEI, Canada. Christened in Aug 1842 in Richmond Church of England, Prince, PEI, Canada.
- 1842 PEI PARO Baptismal Record
Child's Full Name Jannet Hunt
Birth Date 31 July 1842
Place of Birth St. Eleanors
Baptismal Date August 1842
Officiating Clergy A.V.G Wiggins
Father's Name Thomas Hunt
Mother's Name Jane Stewart
Church Name Church of England
Church Location Richmond
Record Book Number 1
Record Book Page 152
- 1863 From The Islander- Feb 13, 1863 as per http://www.islandregister.com/rjreidmarriages2.html
“On the 4th inst., at St. Eleanor’s, by the Ven. The Archdeacon, Capt. Thomas MacKinley, V.R. Staff, of Mayleigh, St. Eleanor’s to Janet, only daughter of Thomas Hunt, Esq., J.P., Prince County”
- 1895 PEI PARO marriage
Groom's Name George Compton
Groom's Residence St. Eleanors
Groom's Status Widow/Widower
Bride's Name Janet MacKinlay
Bride's Residence St. Eleanors
Bride's Status Widow/Widower
Date of Marriage License or Bond 4 November 1895
Date of Marriage Ceremony 5 November 1895
Officiant's Name Alfred Osborne
Source RG19, Series3, Subseries4: Marriage Licenses, 1895
- 1901 census, Janet Compton born 31 Jul 1855 (?)
RESEARCH NOTES
- Not much was previously known about her; originally entered as Jane. Then I found a newspaper transcription for PEI marriages on the islandregister site. Could Thomas's daughter Jane Hunt be the same as this Janet Hunt who was married in 1863 to Capt. Thomas MacKinley?
- Another family researcher confirms this: “It is clear in my papers that Janet first married Thomas MacKinlay (my g grandmothers brother) who died in 1859 [perhaps 1889?- his kids were born after 1859] and later married George Compton. “
“on the family chart ...Jennet Hunt ( Janet) married Thomas Mackinlay and Thomas [Hunt] also had another daughter named Mary Dumaresque who was born in 1834 and died in 1850. According to a PEI paper “fatal accident at St Eleanor's eldest daughter of Thomas Hunt lamp exploded when she was lighting it. I also see a note that Thomas MacKinlay died and it seems she remarried to a George Compton.”
- 1842 PEI PARO Baptismal Record
Child's Full Name Jannet Hunt
Birth Date 31 July 1842
Place of Birth St. Eleanors
Baptismal Date August 1842
Officiating Clergy A.V.G Wiggins
Father's Name Thomas Hunt
Mother's Name Jane Stewart
Church Name Church of England
Church Location Richmond
Record Book Number 1
Record Book Page 152
- 1863 From The Islander- Feb 13, 1863 as per http://www.islandregister.com/rjreidmarriages2.html
“On the 4th inst., at St. Eleanor’s, by the Ven. The Archdeacon, Capt. Thomas MacKinley, V.R. Staff, of Mayleigh, St. Eleanor’s to Janet, only daughter of Thomas Hunt, Esq., J.P., Prince County”
- 1895 PEI PARO marriage
Groom's Name George Compton
Groom's Residence St. Eleanors
Groom's Status Widow/Widower
Bride's Name Janet MacKinlay
Bride's Residence St. Eleanors
Bride's Status Widow/Widower
Date of Marriage License or Bond 4 November 1895
Date of Marriage Ceremony 5 November 1895
Officiant's Name Alfred Osborne
Source RG19, Series3, Subseries4: Marriage Licenses, 1895
- 1901 census, Janet Compton born 31 Jul 1855 (?)
RESEARCH NOTES
- Not much was previously known about her; originally entered as Jane. Then I found a newspaper transcription for PEI marriages on the islandregister site. Could Thomas's daughter Jane Hunt be the same as this Janet Hunt who was married in 1863 to Capt. Thomas MacKinley?
- Another family researcher confirms this: “It is clear in my papers that Janet first married Thomas MacKinlay (my g grandmothers brother) who died in 1859 [perhaps 1889?- his kids were born after 1859] and later married George Compton. “
“on the family chart ...Jennet Hunt ( Janet) married Thomas Mackinlay and Thomas [Hunt] also had another daughter named Mary Dumaresque who was born in 1834 and died in 1850. According to a PEI paper “fatal accident at St Eleanor's eldest daughter of Thomas Hunt lamp exploded when she was lighting it. I also see a note that Thomas MacKinlay died and it seems she remarried to a George Compton.”
They had no children.
302. Edward COMPTON (William Spencer9, Edward8, Thomas7, Ann6, John5, John4, Tristram3, John “the Elder”2, Edward1). Born on 8 Mar 1837 in Charlottetown, PEI. Christened on 10 Mar 1837 in St Pauls Anglican Church, Charlottetown, PEI, Canada. Edward died abt 1837; he was <1.
- 1837 "Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1721-1885,"
name: Edward Compton
birth: 8 Mar 1837 Ch’town
event: Baptism
event date: 10 Mar 1837 [10th - sic]
event place: Charlottetown , Prince Edward Island - St Paul’s Church
father: William Spencer Compton
mother: Harriet Clara Haszard
clergy: L C JEnkins
volume: 2
page: 115
film number: 1487752
digital folder number: 004594544
image number: 05319
- 1837 "Prince Edward Island Baptism Card Index, 1721-1885,"
name: Edward Compton
birth: 8 Mar 1837 Ch’town
event: Baptism
event date: 10 Mar 1837 [10th - sic]
event place: Charlottetown , Prince Edward Island - St Paul’s Church
father: William Spencer Compton
mother: Harriet Clara Haszard
clergy: L C JEnkins
volume: 2
page: 115
film number: 1487752
digital folder number: 004594544
image number: 05319