Twelfth Generation (Continued)
Family of Harry Alfred* “H A” COMPTON (447) & Sophia Eleanor CLARK
730. Herbert Gordon COMPTON (Harry Alfred* “H A”11, Harry Alfred* Newman10, Thomas Compton9, Harry Childeroy8, Thomas7, Ann6, John5, John4, Tristram3, John “the Elder”2, Edward1) 
. Born on 29 Jun 1875 in Summerside, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Christened on 3 Sep 1875 in Trinity United Church, Summerside, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Herbert Gordon died on 19 Nov 1875; he was <1. Buried in Peoples Cem., Summerside, Prince Co., P.E.I. Canada.
- Born at home, S’side
- CHRISTENING: C.W. Hamilton
- not listed in 1881 census.
- died 19 Nov 1875
- Burial in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, PEI - see photo of group gravestone:
Emma Caroline
1879-1881
Herbert Gordon
1875-1875
Jessie Maud
1889-1890
Keith D Compton
1897 - 1961
his wife
Ethel R Campbell
1901 - 1985
COMPTON
. Born on 29 Jun 1875 in Summerside, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Christened on 3 Sep 1875 in Trinity United Church, Summerside, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Herbert Gordon died on 19 Nov 1875; he was <1. Buried in Peoples Cem., Summerside, Prince Co., P.E.I. Canada.- Born at home, S’side
- CHRISTENING: C.W. Hamilton
- not listed in 1881 census.
- died 19 Nov 1875
- Burial in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, PEI - see photo of group gravestone:
Emma Caroline
1879-1881
Herbert Gordon
1875-1875
Jessie Maud
1889-1890
Keith D Compton
1897 - 1961
his wife
Ethel R Campbell
1901 - 1985
COMPTON
731. Benjamin Franklin* COMPTON (Harry Alfred* “H A”11, Harry Alfred* Newman10, Thomas Compton9, Harry Childeroy8, Thomas7, Ann6, John5, John4, Tristram3, John “the Elder”2, Edward1). Born on 18 Mar 1877 in Summerside, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Christened on 7 Sep 1877 in Trinity United Church, Summerside, Prince Co, PEI, Canada.
- 1877 CHRISTENING: J.F. Betts Child's Full Name Franklin Compton
Birth Date 18 March 1877
Place of Birth Res. Summerside
Baptismal Date 7 September 1877
Place of Baptism
Officiating Clergy J.F. Betts
Father's Name H. A. Compton
Mother's Name Sophia E.
Church Name Trinity United
Church Location Summerside
Record Book Number 1
Record Book Page 19
- 1881 census: Frank, age 4, living with parents in Summerside, PEI
- 1891 Canada census, living in Summerside, Prince, PEI
Name Age
H Alfred Compton 40 - M, 40, M, -, PEI x3, Meth. Cabinet maker employer, 12 employees
Sophia E Compton 36 - F, 36, M, Wife, PEI x3, Meth
Frank Compton 14 - M, 14, Son, PEI x3, Meth
Bruce Compton 10 - M, 10, Son, PEI x3, Meth
Clara Compton 8 - F, 8, Dau, PEI x3, Meth
Sarah Compton 6 - F, 6, Dau, PEI x3, Meth
Alfreda Compton 4 - F, 4, dau, PEI x3, Meth
Year: 1891; Census Place: Summerside, Prince, Prince Edward Island; Roll: T-6382; Family No: 155
- 1901 census: no longer living with parents
- 1902: Sept. 27 1902 published in Pioneer [Newspaper, PEI] Compton 3 1 Para re marriage of Frank Compton, son of H.A. to Lana Blanche Brown of Moncton
- 1902 NB marriage index RS141B7
Index to New Brunswick Marriages
Name BROWN, LANA BLANCHE
Married COMPTON, BENJAMIN FRANK.
Date 1902 | 09 | 24 (Y-M-D)
County WESTMORLAND
Parish ----
Number 1507
Reference B4/1902
Microfilm F15911
- 1910 United States Federal Census - 20 Apr 1910
Name: Benjamin F Compton
Age in 1910: 33
Birth Year: abt 1877
Birthplace: Canada [Canada English]
Home in 1910: Manhattan Ward 12, New York, New York
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1906
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Lana B Compton
Father's Birthplace: Canada [Canada English]
Mother's Birthplace: Canada [Canada English]
Household Members:
Name Age
Benjamin F Compton 33 - head, M, W, 33, M 7yr, Can-English x3, immig 1906, Al, English, machinist Chruffer? worker O
Lana B Compton 30 - wife, F, W, 30, M 7yr 2 children 2 living, Can-English x3, immig 1906, English
Grace Compton 2 - dau, M, W, 2, S, Can-English x3, immig 1906, English
Winton Compton 2 - son, M, W, 2, S, Can-English x3, immig 1908, English
William A Mogus 24 - boarder, M, W, 24, S, NY, Pennsylvania, NY, English, Inspector Telephone Co worker, O
Year: 1910; Census Place: Manhattan Ward 12, New York, New York; Roll: T624_1022; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0559; FHL microfilm: 1375035
- 1915 New York, State Census, 1915
Name: Benjamin F Compton
Birth Year: abt 1879
Birth Place: Canada
Age: 36
Gender: Male
Residence Place: New York, New York
Relationship: Head
Color or Race: White
Number of Years in US: 6
Assembly District: 31
House Number: 225 - West 120 St [multiple family dwelling]
Line Number: 26
Page Number: 27
Household Members:
Name Age
Benjamin F Compton 36 - head, W, M, 32? Canada Eng, 6yrs, Al, automobile mech worker
Blancke [Blanche] Compton 36 - wife, W, F, 36, Canada Engl, 6yr Al, housework
Grace Compton 8 - daur, W, F, 8, Canada Eng, 6yr Al, school
Winton Compton 8 - son, W, F, 8, Canada Eng, 6yr Al, school
New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 28; Assembly District: 31; City: New York; County: New York; Page: 27
- 1918 U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Benjamin Franklin Compton
City: Manhattan
County: New York
State: New York
Birth Date: 18 Mar 1877
Race: White
Draft Board: 145
SN 2934, Order No 4035, Benjamin Franklin Compton, res 468 West 145 St, NY, NY
Age 41, born March 18 1877, white, Canada citizen, chauffer for W H Zahniser?, 501 - 5th Ave NY NY
Nearest relaive Blanche L Compton, 468 West 145 ST NY NY
Description: tall, medium build, brown eyes, brown hair, no marks
Registration date: Sep 9, 1918 - Local Board for Div 145, NY NY
- 1920 United States Federal Census - 7 Jan 1920
Name: Benjamin Compton
Age: 42
Birth Year: abt 1878
Birthplace: Canada
Home in 1920: Manhattan Assembly District 21, New York, New York
Street: West 139 St
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1906
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Blanche Compton
Father's Birthplace: Canada
Mother's Birthplace: Canada
Native Tongue: English
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Mechanic
Industry: Automobile
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Naturalization Status: Alien
Attended School: No
Household Members:
Name Age
Benjamin Compton 42 - head, R, M, W, 42, M, 1906 Al, (Canada, English)x3, mechanic automobile worker
Blanche Compton 40 - wife, F, W, 40, M, 1908, Al, (Canada, English)x3, housewife
Grace Compton 12 - dau, F, W, 12, S, 1908, Al, (Canada, English)x3
Winton Compton 12 - son, M, W, 12, S, 1908 Al, (Canada, English)x3
Year: 1920; Census Place: Manhattan Assembly District 21, New York, New York; Roll: T625_1223; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 1423; Image: 1137
- 1928 New York, Naturalization Records, 1882-1944 [birthdate matches Franklins PEI baptism record]
Name: Benjamin Franklin Compton
Birth Date: 18 Mar 1877
Birth Place: Canada
Arrival Year: 1906
Naturalization Record Type: Declaration of Intent
Event Date: 18 Jul 1928
Event Place: New York, USA
Court: Southern District, New York
Spouse's Name: Lana Compton
> Page 1: No. 271417 Declaration of Intentiion
Benjamin Franklin Compton, age 51, mechanic, white, fair, 5ft 9 1/2 in, 158 lbs, grey hair, brown eyes, no marks. Born Prince Edward Island Canada 18 March 1877, now resides 624 W. 139th St Newyork City NY. Emigrated from Moncton Canada aboard vessel Intercolonial Hai??ead. Married to Lana, born Canada, resided with me. I arrived at the port of Vancebere? Maine, 1 Sep 1905
> Page 2: Petition for Naturalization No 248236
Benjamin Franklin Compton, res 1291 University Ave, Bronx NY, chauffeur. Born Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada on Mar 18, 1877, English, married Lana on Sep 24, 1902 at Mondon NB Canada, she was born Canada Jan 1879, entered US at NY NY 19 Sep 1919 for permanent res, now resides at 155 West 92St, New York NY. I have 2 children: Grace, Sep 19 1907; Winton Sep 19 1907, Canada. both born in Canada, Grace resides at 200 Claremont Ave, NY NY, Winton resides in Ottawa Canada.
Last foreign residence was Moneton Canada. emigrated to US from Moneton Canada, lawfull entry at Vanceboro Maine Sep 1905 by train, using name Benjamin Franklin Compton.
Resided continously in US since Sep 1905, in Bronx since 1908.
Affidavits of witnesses: Jeannette P Barrett, Companion, 202 Wadsworth Ave, NY, NY; John G Weaver, chauffeur, 200 Claremont Ave, NY NY. Known since Jun 1, 1930. Affidavits 17 Jul 1935, NY NY
> Page 3: Oath of Allegiance, 18 Nov 1935, Benjamin Franklin Compton
> Page 4: Certificate of Arrival No 2-401482 for Blanche Compton at Boston Mass, Sep 19, 1919, aboard SS Dingley
- 1930 United States Federal Census - Apr 3, 1930
Name: Beryman F Compton [Benjamin F Compton]
Birth Year: abt 1877
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Canada English [Canada]
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Manhattan, New York, New York
Street address: West 139th St
Ward of City: Pt A.D. 21
Block: C
House Number in Cities or Towns: 630328
Dwelling Number: 5
Family Number: 43
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Home Value: 75.00
Radio Set: Yes
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 26
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Canada
Mother's Birthplace: Canada
Language Spoken: English
Immigration Year: 1903
Naturalization: First Papers
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Mechanic
Industry: Automobile
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Beryman [Benjman] F Compton 53 - head, R $75 Radio, M, W, 53, M age 26, Canada Eng x3, Egnlish immig 1903 Pa, mechanic automobile
Laura B Compton 51 - wife, F, W, 51, M age 24, Canada Eng x3, English, immig 1903 Pa
Abraham Michreels 24 - lodger, M, W, 24, S, England x3, English, immig 1929 Na, Collier
Minus [?] Harris 26 - lodger, M, W, 26, S, England x3, English, immig 1925 Al, waiter restaurant worker
Grace Compton 22 - dau, F, W, 22, S, Canada x3, English, immig un, File Clerk, Lar? Office worker
Milton [Winton] Compton 22 - son, M, W, 22, S, Canada x3, English, immig un, manager Garage worker
Year: 1930; Census Place: Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: 1576; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 1006; Image: 947.0; FHL microfilm: 2341311
- 1932 in mothers obit, listed as son Franklin Compton, Verona, New Jersey
- U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Benjamin Franklin Compton
SSN: 149162064
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 18 Mar 1877
Birth Place: Summerside P, Canada
Father Name: Harry A Compton
Mother Name: Sophia E Clark
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Aug 1942: Name listed as BENJAMIN FRANKLIN COMPTON - no image
From another researcher:
- i. FRANK5 COMPTON, b. 1877.
RESEARCH NOTES
- 1902 Sep 27 1902 marriage of Frank Compton. son of H.A. Compton to Lana Blanche Brown [as published in the Pioneer newspaper]. H.A. had a son Franklin M., but on the New Brunswick vital Stats the Compton that married Lana was Benjamin Franklin Compton. This couple had twins in 1907 Esther Grace and Alfred Herbert. Couldn't find them on
any census'.
- 1911 census: no longer living with parents in PEI
- 1911 not found in NB, nor PEI, a possible Frank age 36 born Jan 1875 in ON but married to Marguaret M and teenage children listed, so probably not him. Only a few other Franks listed in Canada, none of them matches.
- 1932 news clipping, Charlottetown Guardian: Tuesday, February 2, 1932, page 8, col 2
“Long Distance Messages from Calgary - Members of the family of the late Mrs. H. A. Compton at Summerside received telephone messages of sympathy from their two absent brothers on Friday. Mr. Bruce Compton speaking from his home in Calgary expressed his deep regret at being unable to be with his sisters and brother in the time of their great affliction. He spoke to each one in turn. The messages were very clear. Another brother, Frank, in New York, was in communication with the family by telephone. Mrs. Compton’s sister, Mrs. Webber of Boston, also expressed her love and sympathy in a personal telephone message. S.”
- 1877 CHRISTENING: J.F. Betts Child's Full Name Franklin Compton
Birth Date 18 March 1877
Place of Birth Res. Summerside
Baptismal Date 7 September 1877
Place of Baptism
Officiating Clergy J.F. Betts
Father's Name H. A. Compton
Mother's Name Sophia E.
Church Name Trinity United
Church Location Summerside
Record Book Number 1
Record Book Page 19
- 1881 census: Frank, age 4, living with parents in Summerside, PEI
- 1891 Canada census, living in Summerside, Prince, PEI
Name Age
H Alfred Compton 40 - M, 40, M, -, PEI x3, Meth. Cabinet maker employer, 12 employees
Sophia E Compton 36 - F, 36, M, Wife, PEI x3, Meth
Frank Compton 14 - M, 14, Son, PEI x3, Meth
Bruce Compton 10 - M, 10, Son, PEI x3, Meth
Clara Compton 8 - F, 8, Dau, PEI x3, Meth
Sarah Compton 6 - F, 6, Dau, PEI x3, Meth
Alfreda Compton 4 - F, 4, dau, PEI x3, Meth
Year: 1891; Census Place: Summerside, Prince, Prince Edward Island; Roll: T-6382; Family No: 155
- 1901 census: no longer living with parents
- 1902: Sept. 27 1902 published in Pioneer [Newspaper, PEI] Compton 3 1 Para re marriage of Frank Compton, son of H.A. to Lana Blanche Brown of Moncton
- 1902 NB marriage index RS141B7
Index to New Brunswick Marriages
Name BROWN, LANA BLANCHE
Married COMPTON, BENJAMIN FRANK.
Date 1902 | 09 | 24 (Y-M-D)
County WESTMORLAND
Parish ----
Number 1507
Reference B4/1902
Microfilm F15911
- 1910 United States Federal Census - 20 Apr 1910
Name: Benjamin F Compton
Age in 1910: 33
Birth Year: abt 1877
Birthplace: Canada [Canada English]
Home in 1910: Manhattan Ward 12, New York, New York
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1906
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Lana B Compton
Father's Birthplace: Canada [Canada English]
Mother's Birthplace: Canada [Canada English]
Household Members:
Name Age
Benjamin F Compton 33 - head, M, W, 33, M 7yr, Can-English x3, immig 1906, Al, English, machinist Chruffer? worker O
Lana B Compton 30 - wife, F, W, 30, M 7yr 2 children 2 living, Can-English x3, immig 1906, English
Grace Compton 2 - dau, M, W, 2, S, Can-English x3, immig 1906, English
Winton Compton 2 - son, M, W, 2, S, Can-English x3, immig 1908, English
William A Mogus 24 - boarder, M, W, 24, S, NY, Pennsylvania, NY, English, Inspector Telephone Co worker, O
Year: 1910; Census Place: Manhattan Ward 12, New York, New York; Roll: T624_1022; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0559; FHL microfilm: 1375035
- 1915 New York, State Census, 1915
Name: Benjamin F Compton
Birth Year: abt 1879
Birth Place: Canada
Age: 36
Gender: Male
Residence Place: New York, New York
Relationship: Head
Color or Race: White
Number of Years in US: 6
Assembly District: 31
House Number: 225 - West 120 St [multiple family dwelling]
Line Number: 26
Page Number: 27
Household Members:
Name Age
Benjamin F Compton 36 - head, W, M, 32? Canada Eng, 6yrs, Al, automobile mech worker
Blancke [Blanche] Compton 36 - wife, W, F, 36, Canada Engl, 6yr Al, housework
Grace Compton 8 - daur, W, F, 8, Canada Eng, 6yr Al, school
Winton Compton 8 - son, W, F, 8, Canada Eng, 6yr Al, school
New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 28; Assembly District: 31; City: New York; County: New York; Page: 27
- 1918 U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Benjamin Franklin Compton
City: Manhattan
County: New York
State: New York
Birth Date: 18 Mar 1877
Race: White
Draft Board: 145
SN 2934, Order No 4035, Benjamin Franklin Compton, res 468 West 145 St, NY, NY
Age 41, born March 18 1877, white, Canada citizen, chauffer for W H Zahniser?, 501 - 5th Ave NY NY
Nearest relaive Blanche L Compton, 468 West 145 ST NY NY
Description: tall, medium build, brown eyes, brown hair, no marks
Registration date: Sep 9, 1918 - Local Board for Div 145, NY NY
- 1920 United States Federal Census - 7 Jan 1920
Name: Benjamin Compton
Age: 42
Birth Year: abt 1878
Birthplace: Canada
Home in 1920: Manhattan Assembly District 21, New York, New York
Street: West 139 St
Race: White
Gender: Male
Immigration Year: 1906
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Blanche Compton
Father's Birthplace: Canada
Mother's Birthplace: Canada
Native Tongue: English
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Mechanic
Industry: Automobile
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Naturalization Status: Alien
Attended School: No
Household Members:
Name Age
Benjamin Compton 42 - head, R, M, W, 42, M, 1906 Al, (Canada, English)x3, mechanic automobile worker
Blanche Compton 40 - wife, F, W, 40, M, 1908, Al, (Canada, English)x3, housewife
Grace Compton 12 - dau, F, W, 12, S, 1908, Al, (Canada, English)x3
Winton Compton 12 - son, M, W, 12, S, 1908 Al, (Canada, English)x3
Year: 1920; Census Place: Manhattan Assembly District 21, New York, New York; Roll: T625_1223; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 1423; Image: 1137
- 1928 New York, Naturalization Records, 1882-1944 [birthdate matches Franklins PEI baptism record]
Name: Benjamin Franklin Compton
Birth Date: 18 Mar 1877
Birth Place: Canada
Arrival Year: 1906
Naturalization Record Type: Declaration of Intent
Event Date: 18 Jul 1928
Event Place: New York, USA
Court: Southern District, New York
Spouse's Name: Lana Compton
> Page 1: No. 271417 Declaration of Intentiion
Benjamin Franklin Compton, age 51, mechanic, white, fair, 5ft 9 1/2 in, 158 lbs, grey hair, brown eyes, no marks. Born Prince Edward Island Canada 18 March 1877, now resides 624 W. 139th St Newyork City NY. Emigrated from Moncton Canada aboard vessel Intercolonial Hai??ead. Married to Lana, born Canada, resided with me. I arrived at the port of Vancebere? Maine, 1 Sep 1905
> Page 2: Petition for Naturalization No 248236
Benjamin Franklin Compton, res 1291 University Ave, Bronx NY, chauffeur. Born Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada on Mar 18, 1877, English, married Lana on Sep 24, 1902 at Mondon NB Canada, she was born Canada Jan 1879, entered US at NY NY 19 Sep 1919 for permanent res, now resides at 155 West 92St, New York NY. I have 2 children: Grace, Sep 19 1907; Winton Sep 19 1907, Canada. both born in Canada, Grace resides at 200 Claremont Ave, NY NY, Winton resides in Ottawa Canada.
Last foreign residence was Moneton Canada. emigrated to US from Moneton Canada, lawfull entry at Vanceboro Maine Sep 1905 by train, using name Benjamin Franklin Compton.
Resided continously in US since Sep 1905, in Bronx since 1908.
Affidavits of witnesses: Jeannette P Barrett, Companion, 202 Wadsworth Ave, NY, NY; John G Weaver, chauffeur, 200 Claremont Ave, NY NY. Known since Jun 1, 1930. Affidavits 17 Jul 1935, NY NY
> Page 3: Oath of Allegiance, 18 Nov 1935, Benjamin Franklin Compton
> Page 4: Certificate of Arrival No 2-401482 for Blanche Compton at Boston Mass, Sep 19, 1919, aboard SS Dingley
- 1930 United States Federal Census - Apr 3, 1930
Name: Beryman F Compton [Benjamin F Compton]
Birth Year: abt 1877
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Canada English [Canada]
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1930: Manhattan, New York, New York
Street address: West 139th St
Ward of City: Pt A.D. 21
Block: C
House Number in Cities or Towns: 630328
Dwelling Number: 5
Family Number: 43
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Home Value: 75.00
Radio Set: Yes
Lives on Farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 26
Attended School: No
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Canada
Mother's Birthplace: Canada
Language Spoken: English
Immigration Year: 1903
Naturalization: First Papers
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Mechanic
Industry: Automobile
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Beryman [Benjman] F Compton 53 - head, R $75 Radio, M, W, 53, M age 26, Canada Eng x3, Egnlish immig 1903 Pa, mechanic automobile
Laura B Compton 51 - wife, F, W, 51, M age 24, Canada Eng x3, English, immig 1903 Pa
Abraham Michreels 24 - lodger, M, W, 24, S, England x3, English, immig 1929 Na, Collier
Minus [?] Harris 26 - lodger, M, W, 26, S, England x3, English, immig 1925 Al, waiter restaurant worker
Grace Compton 22 - dau, F, W, 22, S, Canada x3, English, immig un, File Clerk, Lar? Office worker
Milton [Winton] Compton 22 - son, M, W, 22, S, Canada x3, English, immig un, manager Garage worker
Year: 1930; Census Place: Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: 1576; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 1006; Image: 947.0; FHL microfilm: 2341311
- 1932 in mothers obit, listed as son Franklin Compton, Verona, New Jersey
- U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Name: Benjamin Franklin Compton
SSN: 149162064
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 18 Mar 1877
Birth Place: Summerside P, Canada
Father Name: Harry A Compton
Mother Name: Sophia E Clark
Type of Claim: Original SSN.
Notes: Aug 1942: Name listed as BENJAMIN FRANKLIN COMPTON - no image
From another researcher:
- i. FRANK5 COMPTON, b. 1877.
RESEARCH NOTES
- 1902 Sep 27 1902 marriage of Frank Compton. son of H.A. Compton to Lana Blanche Brown [as published in the Pioneer newspaper]. H.A. had a son Franklin M., but on the New Brunswick vital Stats the Compton that married Lana was Benjamin Franklin Compton. This couple had twins in 1907 Esther Grace and Alfred Herbert. Couldn't find them on
any census'.
- 1911 census: no longer living with parents in PEI
- 1911 not found in NB, nor PEI, a possible Frank age 36 born Jan 1875 in ON but married to Marguaret M and teenage children listed, so probably not him. Only a few other Franks listed in Canada, none of them matches.
- 1932 news clipping, Charlottetown Guardian: Tuesday, February 2, 1932, page 8, col 2
“Long Distance Messages from Calgary - Members of the family of the late Mrs. H. A. Compton at Summerside received telephone messages of sympathy from their two absent brothers on Friday. Mr. Bruce Compton speaking from his home in Calgary expressed his deep regret at being unable to be with his sisters and brother in the time of their great affliction. He spoke to each one in turn. The messages were very clear. Another brother, Frank, in New York, was in communication with the family by telephone. Mrs. Compton’s sister, Mrs. Webber of Boston, also expressed her love and sympathy in a personal telephone message. S.”
On 24 Sep 1902 when Benjamin Franklin* was 25, he married Lana Blanche* BROWN in Moncton, NB, Canada. Born on 3 Jan 1879 in Westmoreland, New Brunswick, Canada.
- 1919 Certificate of arrival of Blanche Compton oin 19 Sep 1919 in Boston Mass aboard SS Dingley. Issued 11 Jul 1935 as part of husband’s naturalization papers.
- New York Naturalization Records
> 1928 Declaration of Intention: Lana Blanche Compton, age 49, housewife, white, fair, 5 ft, 142 pounds, brown hair, blue eyes, no marks, boirn New Brunswick Canada, 3 Jan 1879, no reside 624 W 139th St NY NY.
emigrated from Moneton Canada aboard Intercolonial RR; last foreighn residence was Moneton Canada.
married, husband Benjamin born Canada. resides with me. Arrived at port of Vanceboro Maine, November 1905?. Signed 18 July 1928.
> Petition for Naturalization No 248237 US Dist Court of Southern District of NY NY
Lana Blanche Compton res 155 West 92 St NY NY, housewife, Born Westmoreland, Canada, Jan 3, 1879, English
Married Benjamin Franklin Sep 24, 1902 Moncton NB Canada, he was born PEI Canada 19 Mar 1877 and entered US at NY NY in 1905, now resides at 1201 University Ave Bronx NY
I have 2 children: Grace born Sep 19 1907 resides NY NY; Winton born Sep 19 1907 resides Canada, both born at Moncton NB Canada
Last foreign res: Moncton Canada. Emigrated from Moncton to Boston Mass under name of Blanche Compton on 19 Sep 1919 on vessel Dingley
Affidavits of witnesses [same as husbands] sworn 17 Jun 1935.
> Oath of Allegiance, Lana Blanche Compton, 18 Nov 1935
ESEARCH NOTES:
- 1901 Canada census, District: NB WESTMORLAND (#24), Schedule 1 Microfilm T-6445, Subdistrict: Moncton (City/Cite) C-5 Page 15,:
14 144 Brown John Herbert M Head M Jan 10 1849 52
15 144 Brown Esther F Wife M Nov 2 1855 45
16 144 Brown Mark S M Son S Oct 23 1875 25
17 144 Brown L Blanch F Daughter S Jan 3 1879 22
18 144 Brown E Grace F Daughter S May 4 1886 14
NOTE: no listing for Lana, but several for Lena, Leina in NB. This looks the closest match considering middle name, location, and relative age.
- 1907 Birth Registration RS141A1b
Index to Late Registration of Births
Child COMPTON, ALFRED HERBERT
Sex M
Date of Birth 1907 | 09 | 19 (Y-M-D)
Place MONCTON
County WESTMORLAND
Father COMPTON, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Mother BROWN, LANA BLANCHE
Code 1907-800622
Microfilm F21586
- 1907 Birth Registration RS141A1b
Index to Late Registration of Births
Child COMPTON, ESTHER GRACE
Sex F
Date of Birth 1907 | 09 | 19 (Y-M-D)
Place MONCTON
County WESTMORLAND
Father COMPTON, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Mother BROWN, LANA BLANCHE
Code 1907-800623
Microfilm F21586
- 1911 Canada census, New Brunswick / Westmoreland / 44 Moncton / page 21:
44 234 Brown John H 336 St George M Head M Jan 1849 62
45 234 Brown Ester J F Wife M Nov 1855 55
46 234 Brown E Grace F Daughter S May 1886 25
- 1911 Canada census - no Lana Compton listed. A Lena Compton age 33 married to a Wm Compton listed in Ontario - no match.
- I found Benjamin F. and Lana/Blanche (she was Lana on the 1910 and Blanche on the 1920) on the 1910 and 1920 U.S. Census in New York City with children Grace and Winton. And Blanche on Boarder Crossing info Sept 18, 1919 returning to N.Y. from Moncton again Grace and Winton accompanied her. Wouldn't it be nice if they didn't keep changing their names!
- Winton was born in New Brunswick in 1908 parents Benjamin & Blanche. Nothing about
Alfred Herbert. In all places I have looked the father is always referred to as Benjamin,
so I would assume by all this, that he is not our Frank
- 1919 Certificate of arrival of Blanche Compton oin 19 Sep 1919 in Boston Mass aboard SS Dingley. Issued 11 Jul 1935 as part of husband’s naturalization papers.
- New York Naturalization Records
> 1928 Declaration of Intention: Lana Blanche Compton, age 49, housewife, white, fair, 5 ft, 142 pounds, brown hair, blue eyes, no marks, boirn New Brunswick Canada, 3 Jan 1879, no reside 624 W 139th St NY NY.
emigrated from Moneton Canada aboard Intercolonial RR; last foreighn residence was Moneton Canada.
married, husband Benjamin born Canada. resides with me. Arrived at port of Vanceboro Maine, November 1905?. Signed 18 July 1928.
> Petition for Naturalization No 248237 US Dist Court of Southern District of NY NY
Lana Blanche Compton res 155 West 92 St NY NY, housewife, Born Westmoreland, Canada, Jan 3, 1879, English
Married Benjamin Franklin Sep 24, 1902 Moncton NB Canada, he was born PEI Canada 19 Mar 1877 and entered US at NY NY in 1905, now resides at 1201 University Ave Bronx NY
I have 2 children: Grace born Sep 19 1907 resides NY NY; Winton born Sep 19 1907 resides Canada, both born at Moncton NB Canada
Last foreign res: Moncton Canada. Emigrated from Moncton to Boston Mass under name of Blanche Compton on 19 Sep 1919 on vessel Dingley
Affidavits of witnesses [same as husbands] sworn 17 Jun 1935.
> Oath of Allegiance, Lana Blanche Compton, 18 Nov 1935
ESEARCH NOTES:
- 1901 Canada census, District: NB WESTMORLAND (#24), Schedule 1 Microfilm T-6445, Subdistrict: Moncton (City/Cite) C-5 Page 15,:
14 144 Brown John Herbert M Head M Jan 10 1849 52
15 144 Brown Esther F Wife M Nov 2 1855 45
16 144 Brown Mark S M Son S Oct 23 1875 25
17 144 Brown L Blanch F Daughter S Jan 3 1879 22
18 144 Brown E Grace F Daughter S May 4 1886 14
NOTE: no listing for Lana, but several for Lena, Leina in NB. This looks the closest match considering middle name, location, and relative age.
- 1907 Birth Registration RS141A1b
Index to Late Registration of Births
Child COMPTON, ALFRED HERBERT
Sex M
Date of Birth 1907 | 09 | 19 (Y-M-D)
Place MONCTON
County WESTMORLAND
Father COMPTON, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Mother BROWN, LANA BLANCHE
Code 1907-800622
Microfilm F21586
- 1907 Birth Registration RS141A1b
Index to Late Registration of Births
Child COMPTON, ESTHER GRACE
Sex F
Date of Birth 1907 | 09 | 19 (Y-M-D)
Place MONCTON
County WESTMORLAND
Father COMPTON, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Mother BROWN, LANA BLANCHE
Code 1907-800623
Microfilm F21586
- 1911 Canada census, New Brunswick / Westmoreland / 44 Moncton / page 21:
44 234 Brown John H 336 St George M Head M Jan 1849 62
45 234 Brown Ester J F Wife M Nov 1855 55
46 234 Brown E Grace F Daughter S May 1886 25
- 1911 Canada census - no Lana Compton listed. A Lena Compton age 33 married to a Wm Compton listed in Ontario - no match.
- I found Benjamin F. and Lana/Blanche (she was Lana on the 1910 and Blanche on the 1920) on the 1910 and 1920 U.S. Census in New York City with children Grace and Winton. And Blanche on Boarder Crossing info Sept 18, 1919 returning to N.Y. from Moncton again Grace and Winton accompanied her. Wouldn't it be nice if they didn't keep changing their names!
- Winton was born in New Brunswick in 1908 parents Benjamin & Blanche. Nothing about
Alfred Herbert. In all places I have looked the father is always referred to as Benjamin,
so I would assume by all this, that he is not our Frank
They had the following children:
i.
Esther Grace* COMPTON (1907-)
ii.
Winton COMPTON (1907-)
732. Emma Caroline COMPTON (Harry Alfred* “H A”11, Harry Alfred* Newman10, Thomas Compton9, Harry Childeroy8, Thomas7, Ann6, John5, John4, Tristram3, John “the Elder”2, Edward1) . Born on 12 Apr 1879. Emma Caroline died on 12 Jul 1881; she was 2. Buried abt 1881 in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince Co, PEI, Canada.
- 1881 Census: Emma Compton, age 2, living with parents in Summerside, PEI
- Burial in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, PEI - see photo of group gravestone:
Emma Caroline
1879-1881
Herbert Gordon
1875-1875
Jessie Maud
1889-1890
Keith D Compton
1897 - 1961
his wife
Ethel R Campbell
1901 - 1985
COMPTON
. Born on 12 Apr 1879. Emma Caroline died on 12 Jul 1881; she was 2. Buried abt 1881 in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince Co, PEI, Canada.- 1881 Census: Emma Compton, age 2, living with parents in Summerside, PEI
- Burial in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, PEI - see photo of group gravestone:
Emma Caroline
1879-1881
Herbert Gordon
1875-1875
Jessie Maud
1889-1890
Keith D Compton
1897 - 1961
his wife
Ethel R Campbell
1901 - 1985
COMPTON
733. Walter Bruce* COMPTON (Harry Alfred* “H A”11, Harry Alfred* Newman10, Thomas Compton9, Harry Childeroy8, Thomas7, Ann6, John5, John4, Tristram3, John “the Elder”2, Edward1). Born on 25 Nov 1880 in Summerside, Prince, PEI, Canada. Walter Bruce* died in Calgary, AB, Canada, on 27 Sep 1955; he was 74.
- married in Calgary, AB (cf. Layton Compton, 1997)
- 1881 census: age 0 (born Nov), living with parents in Summerside, PEI, Methodist
- 1891 Canada census, living in Summerside, Prince, PEI
Name Age
H Alfred Compton 40 - M, 40, M, -, PEI x3, Meth. Cabinet maker employer, 12 employees
Sophia E Compton 36 - F, 36, M, Wife, PEI x3, Meth
Frank Compton 14 - M, 14, Son, PEI x3, Meth
Bruce Compton 10 - M, 10, Son, PEI x3, Meth
Clara Compton 8 - F, 8, Dau, PEI x3, Meth
Sarah Compton 6 - F, 6, Dau, PEI x3, Meth
Alfreda Compton 4 - F, 4, dau, PEI x3, Meth
Year: 1891; Census Place: Summerside, Prince, Prince Edward Island; Roll: T-6382; Family No: 155
- 1901 census: no longer living with parents.
- 1909 U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1956
List or Manifest of Alien Passengers Applying for Admission [Canada]
Arrival Date: Mar 1909
Port of Arrival: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Last Permanent Residence Place: Mb - Mant. Winnipeg
Final destination: Seattle Wash
Birth Country: Canada
Gender: Male
Race/Nationality: English
Record Type: Manifests
Line Number: 6
Traveling with Hy Melbourne Richardson:
Walter Bruce Compton, 26, M, S, Electrician, Canada, English, Mant Winnipeg, father: H A Crompton Summerside PEI, destined for Seattle Wash
- 1909 Other sources say: He moved to Calgary in 1909. and shortly afterwards started Premium Cycle Works there, which he managed for over 40 years.
- 1910 U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1956
Name: Walter Bruce Compton
Birth Date: abt 1881
Birth Country: Peru [PEI Summerside]
Age: 29
Gender: Male
Race/Nationality: English
Arrival Date: Apr 1910
Port of Arrival: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Residence Place: Bc
Record Type: Manifests
Line Number: 30
Compton, Walter Bruce, 29, M, S, Electri___, yes read and write, Canada, English, last perm address: BC,Ladysmith, Father H A Compton, Summerside PEI, final destination: Wash, Tacoma?,
no, self, 1000?, yes, prev in US: 1896 -?1900, Boston, last dep1900, no address, no no no no, good, no, 5 9, Dr, Br, Blue, none, PEI Summerside, landing: Montreal May 1898, SS Barsi___? 4/11/10, class E.
- 1911 census: no longer living with parents.
- 1921 Census of Canada
Name: Bruce W Compton
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1881
Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Muriel A A Compton
Father Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Mother Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Racial or Tribal Origin: English
Province or Territory: Alberta
District: Calgary East
District Number: 3
Sub-District: City of Calgary (Part)
Sub-District Number: 24
City, Town or Village: Calgary
Section Number: Section 230, Township 10 1/2, Range St, Meridian NW
Occupation: Salesman
Household Members:
Name Age - owns single wood 7-room house, all Canada, all English except Muriel
Bruce W Compton 40 - head, M, M, 40, PEI x3, Meth, salesman employer Bysicles?
Muriel A A Compton 31 - F, M, 31, PEI, PEI, NS, Dutch or Scotch?, CofE
Harry A Compton 6 - son, M, S, 6, Alb, PEI x2, CofE, student
Cecil M Compton 5 - son, M, S, 5, Alb, PEI x2, CofE,
Ethan S Compton 4 - son, M, S, 4, Alb, PEI x2, CofE
Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 3; Census Place: City of Calgary (Part), Calgary East, Alberta; Page Number: 10
- 1932 in mothers obit, listed as son Bruce Compton, Calgary Alberta
- 1932 news clipping, Charlottetown Guardian: Tuesday, February 2, 1932, page 8, col 2
“Long Distance Messages from Calgary - Members of the family of the late Mrs. H. A. Compton at Summerside received telephone messages of sympathy from their two absent brothers on Friday. Mr. Bruce Compton speaking from his home in Calgary expressed his deep regret at being unable to be with his sisters and brother in the time of their geat affliction. He spoke to each one in turn. The messages were very clear. Another brother, Frank, in New York, was in communication with the family by telephone. Mrs. Compton’s sister, Mrs. Webber of Boston, also expressed her love and sympathy in a personal telephone message. S.”
- 1945 Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980
Name: Mrs W Bruce Compton
Gender: F (Female)
Year: 1945
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Electoral District: Calgary West - pg 2, stamped 48641
Living on 10A Street, Northwest
230 Compton W Bruce, merchant, 329
230 Compton, Mrs. W Bruce, 330
230 Compton, Alfred, RCAF, 331
230 Compton, Mrs. Alfred, 332
RESEARCH NOTES
- There was a Walter Benjamin Compton (1879-1940), close in age who married a Maud Lillian Lee St Louis MO June 21 1904.
- married in Calgary, AB (cf. Layton Compton, 1997)
- 1881 census: age 0 (born Nov), living with parents in Summerside, PEI, Methodist
- 1891 Canada census, living in Summerside, Prince, PEI
Name Age
H Alfred Compton 40 - M, 40, M, -, PEI x3, Meth. Cabinet maker employer, 12 employees
Sophia E Compton 36 - F, 36, M, Wife, PEI x3, Meth
Frank Compton 14 - M, 14, Son, PEI x3, Meth
Bruce Compton 10 - M, 10, Son, PEI x3, Meth
Clara Compton 8 - F, 8, Dau, PEI x3, Meth
Sarah Compton 6 - F, 6, Dau, PEI x3, Meth
Alfreda Compton 4 - F, 4, dau, PEI x3, Meth
Year: 1891; Census Place: Summerside, Prince, Prince Edward Island; Roll: T-6382; Family No: 155
- 1901 census: no longer living with parents.
- 1909 U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1956
List or Manifest of Alien Passengers Applying for Admission [Canada]
Arrival Date: Mar 1909
Port of Arrival: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Last Permanent Residence Place: Mb - Mant. Winnipeg
Final destination: Seattle Wash
Birth Country: Canada
Gender: Male
Race/Nationality: English
Record Type: Manifests
Line Number: 6
Traveling with Hy Melbourne Richardson:
Walter Bruce Compton, 26, M, S, Electrician, Canada, English, Mant Winnipeg, father: H A Crompton Summerside PEI, destined for Seattle Wash
- 1909 Other sources say: He moved to Calgary in 1909. and shortly afterwards started Premium Cycle Works there, which he managed for over 40 years.
- 1910 U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., 1895-1956
Name: Walter Bruce Compton
Birth Date: abt 1881
Birth Country: Peru [PEI Summerside]
Age: 29
Gender: Male
Race/Nationality: English
Arrival Date: Apr 1910
Port of Arrival: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Residence Place: Bc
Record Type: Manifests
Line Number: 30
Compton, Walter Bruce, 29, M, S, Electri___, yes read and write, Canada, English, last perm address: BC,Ladysmith, Father H A Compton, Summerside PEI, final destination: Wash, Tacoma?,
no, self, 1000?, yes, prev in US: 1896 -?1900, Boston, last dep1900, no address, no no no no, good, no, 5 9, Dr, Br, Blue, none, PEI Summerside, landing: Montreal May 1898, SS Barsi___? 4/11/10, class E.
- 1911 census: no longer living with parents.
- 1921 Census of Canada
Name: Bruce W Compton
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1881
Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Muriel A A Compton
Father Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Mother Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Racial or Tribal Origin: English
Province or Territory: Alberta
District: Calgary East
District Number: 3
Sub-District: City of Calgary (Part)
Sub-District Number: 24
City, Town or Village: Calgary
Section Number: Section 230, Township 10 1/2, Range St, Meridian NW
Occupation: Salesman
Household Members:
Name Age - owns single wood 7-room house, all Canada, all English except Muriel
Bruce W Compton 40 - head, M, M, 40, PEI x3, Meth, salesman employer Bysicles?
Muriel A A Compton 31 - F, M, 31, PEI, PEI, NS, Dutch or Scotch?, CofE
Harry A Compton 6 - son, M, S, 6, Alb, PEI x2, CofE, student
Cecil M Compton 5 - son, M, S, 5, Alb, PEI x2, CofE,
Ethan S Compton 4 - son, M, S, 4, Alb, PEI x2, CofE
Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 3; Census Place: City of Calgary (Part), Calgary East, Alberta; Page Number: 10
- 1932 in mothers obit, listed as son Bruce Compton, Calgary Alberta
- 1932 news clipping, Charlottetown Guardian: Tuesday, February 2, 1932, page 8, col 2
“Long Distance Messages from Calgary - Members of the family of the late Mrs. H. A. Compton at Summerside received telephone messages of sympathy from their two absent brothers on Friday. Mr. Bruce Compton speaking from his home in Calgary expressed his deep regret at being unable to be with his sisters and brother in the time of their geat affliction. He spoke to each one in turn. The messages were very clear. Another brother, Frank, in New York, was in communication with the family by telephone. Mrs. Compton’s sister, Mrs. Webber of Boston, also expressed her love and sympathy in a personal telephone message. S.”
- 1945 Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980
Name: Mrs W Bruce Compton
Gender: F (Female)
Year: 1945
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Electoral District: Calgary West - pg 2, stamped 48641
Living on 10A Street, Northwest
230 Compton W Bruce, merchant, 329
230 Compton, Mrs. W Bruce, 330
230 Compton, Alfred, RCAF, 331
230 Compton, Mrs. Alfred, 332
RESEARCH NOTES
- There was a Walter Benjamin Compton (1879-1940), close in age who married a Maud Lillian Lee St Louis MO June 21 1904.
On 18 Feb 1914 when Walter Bruce* was 33, he married Muriel Anne MACMILLAN in Calgary, AB, Canada. Born in 1890 in Summerside, Prince, PEI, Canada. Muriel Anne died in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on 16 Sep 1970; she was 80.
- 1957 Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980
Name: Mrs W Bruce Compton
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Widow
Year: 1957
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Electoral District: Calgary North - page 1, stamped 69232
Living at 230 10A Street NW
230 Compton, Mrs. W. Bruce, widow, 103
- 1957 Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980
Name: Mrs W Bruce Compton
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Widow
Year: 1957
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Electoral District: Calgary North - page 1, stamped 69232
Living at 230 10A Street NW
230 Compton, Mrs. W. Bruce, widow, 103
They had the following children:
i.
Harry Alfred COMPTON (1914-1987)
ii.
Dr Cecil MacMillan COMPTON (1916-1988)
iii.
Ethan St Clair COMPTON (1917-2009)
iv.
Ralph Bruce* COMPTON (1923-2007)
734. Clara Duchemin COMPTON (Harry Alfred* “H A”11, Harry Alfred* Newman10, Thomas Compton9, Harry Childeroy8, Thomas7, Ann6, John5, John4, Tristram3, John “the Elder”2, Edward1). Born on 2 Feb 1882 in Summerside, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Christened on 28 Mar 1883 in Trinity United Church, Summerside, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Clara Duchemin died in Birch Cove, Halifax, NS, Canada, on 12 Sep 1945; she was 63. Buried on 15 Sep 1945 in Camp Hill Cemetery, Halifax, NS, Canada.
- 1891 Canada census, living in Summerside, Prince, PEI
Name Age
H Alfred Compton 40 - M, 40, M, -, PEI x3, Meth. Cabinet maker employer, 12 employees
Sophia E Compton 36 - F, 36, M, Wife, PEI x3, Meth
Frank Compton 14 - M, 14, Son, PEI x3, Meth
Bruce Compton 10 - M, 10, Son, PEI x3, Meth
Clara Compton 8 - F, 8, Dau, PEI x3, Meth
Sarah Compton 6 - F, 6, Dau, PEI x3, Meth
Alfreda Compton 4 - F, 4, dau, PEI x3, Meth
Year: 1891; Census Place: Summerside, Prince, Prince Edward Island; Roll: T-6382; Family No: 155
- 1901 census, no longer living with parents.
- 1903 PEI PARO Marriage Record
Groom's Name George B Hillis
Groom's Residence Sydney, C.B
Groom's Status Bachelor
Bride's Name Clara D Compton
Bride's Residence Summerside
Bride's Status Spinster
Date of Marriage License or Bond 12 January 1903
Date of Marriage Ceremony 14 January 1903
Officiant's Name T. C Mellor
Source RG19, Series3, Subseries4: Marriage Licenses, 1903
- 1911 Census of Canada
Name: Clara D Hillie
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Married
Age: 30
Birth Date: Feb 1880
Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: George B Hillie
Race or Tribe: English
Province: Nova Scotia
District: Halifax
District Number: 45
Sub-District: 81 - Ward 6
Sub-District Number: 81
Place of Habitation: 2 Halifax
Household Members:
Name Age - last name Hillis, all English, Canadian, Episcopal
George B Hillie 31 - M, head, M, Feb 1871, 30, sales man, shop, 52, 56, $600
Clara D Hillie 30 - F, wife, M, June 1871, 30, PEnI
Benjamin F Hillie 7 - M, son, S, Jany 1903, 7, NS
J Garden [Gorden] Hillie 5 - M, son, S, May 19105, 5, NS
Year: 1911; Census Place: 81 - Ward 6, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Page: 5; Family No: 47
- 1920 Canada, Ocean Arrivals (Form 30A), 1919-1924
Name: Clara D Hillis
Gender: Female
Estimated birth year: abt 1883
Birth Place: Canada
Age: 37
Date of Arrival: 28 Apr 1920
Port of Arrival: Saint John, New Brunswick
Ship Name: Chignecto
Religion: see form Geo D Hillis
Library and Archives Canada; Form 30A Ocean Arrivals (Individual Manifests), 1919-1924; Rolls: T-14939 - T-15248
- 1921 Census of Canada
Name: Clara D Hillis
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Married
Age: 36
Birth Year: abt 1885
Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: George B Hillis
Father Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Mother Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Racial or Tribal Origin: English
Province or Territory: Nova Scotia
District: Halifax
District Number: 57
Sub-District: Halifax (City)
Sub-District Number: 53
City, Town or Village: OK City of Halifax
Street or Township: 77 Larch St
Household Members:
Name Age -owns double wood 6 room house; all Canada, English
George B Hillis 44 - head, M, M, 44, NB x3, CofE, manager worker ____ Foundry, 3000
Clara D Hillis 36 - wife, F, M, 36, PEI x3, methodist,
B Frank Hillis 17 - son, M, S, 17, NS, NS, PEI, methodist
James F [G] Hillis 15 - son, M, S, 15, NS, NB, PEI, methodist
Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 44; Census Place: Halifax (City), Halifax, Nova Scotia; Page Number: 38
- 1945 Nova Scotia, Canada, Deaths, 1864-1877, 1890-1960
Name: Clara D. Hillis
Birth Date: 1882
Gender: Female
Death Date: 12 Sep 1945
Age: 63 - 63yr 7mo 5day
Death Place: Birch Cove, Halifax
Residence: Birch Cover, NS
Registration Year: 1945
Registration Book: 218
Registration Page: 704
Birth: Feb 2 1882, Summerside PEI
Housewife at home, spouse Geo S Hillis
Father H A Compton b PEI, mother Sophie Clark PEI. Informant Geo B Hillis Birch Cove NS husband
COD Cerebral hemorrhage due to hypertension
Burial: Cany? Hill Halifax, 15 Sep 1945
Undertaker Halifax Funeral Home Ltd. 90 Dresden Row, Halifax
novascotiagenealogy.com
From other researchers:
- 1883 CHRISTENING: J.L. Allen
- 1903 MARRIAGE: This is a guess. T.C. Mellor. Witnesses Frank W. Duchemin, Sadie Compton, spouse George Beamen Willis or Hillis
- Lived in Halifax during the Halifax Explosion
- 1918: From Summerside Journal, Wed. Jan 16, 1918: Mr. & Mrs. H.A. Compton, Summerside have received word that their daughter, Mrs. George B. Hillis, who was severely injured in the Halifax disaster, will soon be sufficiently recovered to be removed to Summerside.
- “Alfreda's older sister Clara (Clara B Hillis, wife of George Hillis of Halifax) was severely injured in the Halifax explosion, visiting her husband's lumberyard in the city's south end. Several months after the explosion, local PEI newspapers published that Clara was returning home to the island to finish her recovery.” - http://followtheirfootsteps.blogspot.ca/2015/03/clara.html
- Clara and George Hillis also brought up Eva MacPhail, step-daughter of Clara's sister, Alfreda, from an early age
“Between 1920 and 1922, Edward and Alfreda moved to Alberta, leaving Eva [Edward’s daughter by his first marriage] in the care of Alfreda's sister Clara Hillis, returning to Prince Edward Island only after the birth of their daughter, Clara Eleanor.”
- 1932 in mother’s obit, listed as daughter Mrs George Hillis of Halifax
- 1945 DEATH: NS Vital Statistics Online: Clara D. Hillis b. Summerside Feb 2, 1881, parents H.A. Compton and Sophie Clark, 15 years in the County, d. Sept 12 1945 age 63 Birch Cove, buried Camp Hill Sept 15, 1945. Cause of death cerebral hemorage.
- 1891 Canada census, living in Summerside, Prince, PEI
Name Age
H Alfred Compton 40 - M, 40, M, -, PEI x3, Meth. Cabinet maker employer, 12 employees
Sophia E Compton 36 - F, 36, M, Wife, PEI x3, Meth
Frank Compton 14 - M, 14, Son, PEI x3, Meth
Bruce Compton 10 - M, 10, Son, PEI x3, Meth
Clara Compton 8 - F, 8, Dau, PEI x3, Meth
Sarah Compton 6 - F, 6, Dau, PEI x3, Meth
Alfreda Compton 4 - F, 4, dau, PEI x3, Meth
Year: 1891; Census Place: Summerside, Prince, Prince Edward Island; Roll: T-6382; Family No: 155
- 1901 census, no longer living with parents.
- 1903 PEI PARO Marriage Record
Groom's Name George B Hillis
Groom's Residence Sydney, C.B
Groom's Status Bachelor
Bride's Name Clara D Compton
Bride's Residence Summerside
Bride's Status Spinster
Date of Marriage License or Bond 12 January 1903
Date of Marriage Ceremony 14 January 1903
Officiant's Name T. C Mellor
Source RG19, Series3, Subseries4: Marriage Licenses, 1903
- 1911 Census of Canada
Name: Clara D Hillie
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Married
Age: 30
Birth Date: Feb 1880
Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: George B Hillie
Race or Tribe: English
Province: Nova Scotia
District: Halifax
District Number: 45
Sub-District: 81 - Ward 6
Sub-District Number: 81
Place of Habitation: 2 Halifax
Household Members:
Name Age - last name Hillis, all English, Canadian, Episcopal
George B Hillie 31 - M, head, M, Feb 1871, 30, sales man, shop, 52, 56, $600
Clara D Hillie 30 - F, wife, M, June 1871, 30, PEnI
Benjamin F Hillie 7 - M, son, S, Jany 1903, 7, NS
J Garden [Gorden] Hillie 5 - M, son, S, May 19105, 5, NS
Year: 1911; Census Place: 81 - Ward 6, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Page: 5; Family No: 47
- 1920 Canada, Ocean Arrivals (Form 30A), 1919-1924
Name: Clara D Hillis
Gender: Female
Estimated birth year: abt 1883
Birth Place: Canada
Age: 37
Date of Arrival: 28 Apr 1920
Port of Arrival: Saint John, New Brunswick
Ship Name: Chignecto
Religion: see form Geo D Hillis
Library and Archives Canada; Form 30A Ocean Arrivals (Individual Manifests), 1919-1924; Rolls: T-14939 - T-15248
- 1921 Census of Canada
Name: Clara D Hillis
Gender: Female
Marital Status: Married
Age: 36
Birth Year: abt 1885
Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: George B Hillis
Father Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Mother Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Racial or Tribal Origin: English
Province or Territory: Nova Scotia
District: Halifax
District Number: 57
Sub-District: Halifax (City)
Sub-District Number: 53
City, Town or Village: OK City of Halifax
Street or Township: 77 Larch St
Household Members:
Name Age -owns double wood 6 room house; all Canada, English
George B Hillis 44 - head, M, M, 44, NB x3, CofE, manager worker ____ Foundry, 3000
Clara D Hillis 36 - wife, F, M, 36, PEI x3, methodist,
B Frank Hillis 17 - son, M, S, 17, NS, NS, PEI, methodist
James F [G] Hillis 15 - son, M, S, 15, NS, NB, PEI, methodist
Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 44; Census Place: Halifax (City), Halifax, Nova Scotia; Page Number: 38
- 1945 Nova Scotia, Canada, Deaths, 1864-1877, 1890-1960
Name: Clara D. Hillis
Birth Date: 1882
Gender: Female
Death Date: 12 Sep 1945
Age: 63 - 63yr 7mo 5day
Death Place: Birch Cove, Halifax
Residence: Birch Cover, NS
Registration Year: 1945
Registration Book: 218
Registration Page: 704
Birth: Feb 2 1882, Summerside PEI
Housewife at home, spouse Geo S Hillis
Father H A Compton b PEI, mother Sophie Clark PEI. Informant Geo B Hillis Birch Cove NS husband
COD Cerebral hemorrhage due to hypertension
Burial: Cany? Hill Halifax, 15 Sep 1945
Undertaker Halifax Funeral Home Ltd. 90 Dresden Row, Halifax
novascotiagenealogy.com
From other researchers:
- 1883 CHRISTENING: J.L. Allen
- 1903 MARRIAGE: This is a guess. T.C. Mellor. Witnesses Frank W. Duchemin, Sadie Compton, spouse George Beamen Willis or Hillis
- Lived in Halifax during the Halifax Explosion
- 1918: From Summerside Journal, Wed. Jan 16, 1918: Mr. & Mrs. H.A. Compton, Summerside have received word that their daughter, Mrs. George B. Hillis, who was severely injured in the Halifax disaster, will soon be sufficiently recovered to be removed to Summerside.
- “Alfreda's older sister Clara (Clara B Hillis, wife of George Hillis of Halifax) was severely injured in the Halifax explosion, visiting her husband's lumberyard in the city's south end. Several months after the explosion, local PEI newspapers published that Clara was returning home to the island to finish her recovery.” - http://followtheirfootsteps.blogspot.ca/2015/03/clara.html
- Clara and George Hillis also brought up Eva MacPhail, step-daughter of Clara's sister, Alfreda, from an early age
“Between 1920 and 1922, Edward and Alfreda moved to Alberta, leaving Eva [Edward’s daughter by his first marriage] in the care of Alfreda's sister Clara Hillis, returning to Prince Edward Island only after the birth of their daughter, Clara Eleanor.”
- 1932 in mother’s obit, listed as daughter Mrs George Hillis of Halifax
- 1945 DEATH: NS Vital Statistics Online: Clara D. Hillis b. Summerside Feb 2, 1881, parents H.A. Compton and Sophie Clark, 15 years in the County, d. Sept 12 1945 age 63 Birch Cove, buried Camp Hill Sept 15, 1945. Cause of death cerebral hemorage.
On 14 Jan 1903 when Clara Duchemin was 20, she married George Beaman HILLIS, son of John James* HILLIS (1840-1919), in Summerside, Prince, PEI, Canada. Born on 11 Nov 1873 in Bridgetown, Halifax, NS, Canada. George Beaman died in Birch Cove, Halifax, NS, Canada, on 29 Jun 1951; he was 77. Buried on 3 Jul 1951 in Camp Hill Cemetery, Halifax, NS, Canada.
- 1873 Nova Scotia, Canada, Births, 1836-1910
Name: George B Hillis
Birth Date: 1873
Birth Place: Bridgetown, Annapolis
Registration Year: 1873
Book: 1801
Page: 156
Registration Number: 88
88 George B Hillis, M, 13 Novr 1873 Bridgetown, father James Hillis, merchant, Bridgetown
- 1891 Census of Canada - 11 Apr 1891
Name: George Hilles
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Age: 16
Birth Year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Nova Scotia
Relation to Head-of-house: Son
Religion: Church of England
French Canadian: No
Father's name: James Hilles
Father's Birth Place: Nova Scotia
Mother's name: Mary Hilles
Mother's Birth Place: Nova Scotia
Province: Nova Scotia
District Number: 33
District: Halifax City
Subdistrict: Ward 6a
Household Members:
Name Age
James Hilles 51 - M, 51, M, NB x3, Univer?, Iron? Foundry, employes 28
Mary Hilles 46 - F, 46, M, wife, NS x3, presbt
Mable Hilles 18 - F, 18, dau, NS x3, Ch of Eng
George Hilles 16 - M, 16, son NS x3, Ch of Eng
Maud Hilles 13 - F, 13, dau, NS x3, Ch of Eng
James Hilles 11 - M, 11, son, NS x3, Ch of Eng
Annie Myers 28 -F, 28, dom, NS x3, Ch of Eng, servant
Year: 1891; Census Place: Ward 6a, Halifax City, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6314; Family No: 93 - page 21
- 1911 Census of Canada
Home / 1911 / Nova Scotia / Halifax / 81 Halifax / page 5
43 47 Hollis Heorge B M Head M Feb 1871 39 1901
44 47 Hollis Clara D F Wife M Feb 1871 30 1901
45 47 Hollis Benjamin F M Son S Jan 1903 7 1901
46 47 Hollis J Gordon M Son S May 1905 5 1901
(looked at pdf of census page image - definitely Hillis, George B)
http://automatedgenealogy.com/census11/View.jsp?id...ining+Clara+D+Hollis
- 1920 Canada, Ocean Arrivals (Form 30A), 1919-1924
Name: Geo B Hillis - Iron Merchant
Gender: Male
Estimated birth year: abt 1876
Birth Place: Bridgetown, NS
Age: 44
Religion: Church of England
Lived in Canada - Halifax na
Date of Arrival: 28 Apr 1920
Port of Arrival: Saint John, New Brunswick
Ship Name: Chignecto
- 1951 NS death for George Beaman Hillis, 1951, page 3795, Halifax, Halifax - No 02-003795
Death: U G? Hospital, Halifax, Halifax. - 29 Jun 1951
COD: cerebral hemorhage (1yr), following cardio vascular Re___ Distress (10yrs)
Residence: Birch Cove Halifax NS; lifetime resident of Halifax
Hillis, George Beaman, male, Canadian, English, widowed
Birth: Bridgtown NS, Nov 11 1873, age 77yr 7mo 18days
Occupation: retired, Pres Hillis & Sons Ltd, ceased working 23 Dec 1949
Spouse: late Clara Hillis
Parents: James Hillis born St John NB; Sarah R Stolls, born St Jjohn NB
Informant: Miss E MacPhail, Birch Cove, Hfx Co NS, neice
Burial: Camp Hill, Hfx NS, July 3 1951
Undertaker: Halifax Funeral Home Ltd
https://www.novascotiagenealogy.com/ItemView.aspx?...=death&ID=349841
From other researchers:
- Son of James Hillis.
- NS Vital Statistics Online: George Beaman Hillis b. 11 Nov 1873 in Bridgetown, NS s/o James Hillis, Merchant and Sarah R. (Stables) Hillis. d. June 29 1951 at 77 Birch Cove, Halifax Co., NS. president Hillis & Sons Ltd. Retired Dec 23 1949 widowed buried Camp Hill, Halifax Co., NS July 3, 1951. ..death due to cerebral hemorage
- George worked at Richmond Foundry in Halifax. He was President of Hillis & Sons Ltd.
RESEARCH NOTES:
- birth years vary between 1871 to 1874
- May be listed in NS 1901 Census as George Hillis, single, B Nov 11 1874, age 26, bro in law to Ernst C Scott and Mabel Scott
- 1873 Nova Scotia, Canada, Births, 1836-1910
Name: George B Hillis
Birth Date: 1873
Birth Place: Bridgetown, Annapolis
Registration Year: 1873
Book: 1801
Page: 156
Registration Number: 88
88 George B Hillis, M, 13 Novr 1873 Bridgetown, father James Hillis, merchant, Bridgetown
- 1891 Census of Canada - 11 Apr 1891
Name: George Hilles
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Age: 16
Birth Year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Nova Scotia
Relation to Head-of-house: Son
Religion: Church of England
French Canadian: No
Father's name: James Hilles
Father's Birth Place: Nova Scotia
Mother's name: Mary Hilles
Mother's Birth Place: Nova Scotia
Province: Nova Scotia
District Number: 33
District: Halifax City
Subdistrict: Ward 6a
Household Members:
Name Age
James Hilles 51 - M, 51, M, NB x3, Univer?, Iron? Foundry, employes 28
Mary Hilles 46 - F, 46, M, wife, NS x3, presbt
Mable Hilles 18 - F, 18, dau, NS x3, Ch of Eng
George Hilles 16 - M, 16, son NS x3, Ch of Eng
Maud Hilles 13 - F, 13, dau, NS x3, Ch of Eng
James Hilles 11 - M, 11, son, NS x3, Ch of Eng
Annie Myers 28 -F, 28, dom, NS x3, Ch of Eng, servant
Year: 1891; Census Place: Ward 6a, Halifax City, Nova Scotia; Roll: T-6314; Family No: 93 - page 21
- 1911 Census of Canada
Home / 1911 / Nova Scotia / Halifax / 81 Halifax / page 5
43 47 Hollis Heorge B M Head M Feb 1871 39 1901
44 47 Hollis Clara D F Wife M Feb 1871 30 1901
45 47 Hollis Benjamin F M Son S Jan 1903 7 1901
46 47 Hollis J Gordon M Son S May 1905 5 1901
(looked at pdf of census page image - definitely Hillis, George B)
http://automatedgenealogy.com/census11/View.jsp?id...ining+Clara+D+Hollis
- 1920 Canada, Ocean Arrivals (Form 30A), 1919-1924
Name: Geo B Hillis - Iron Merchant
Gender: Male
Estimated birth year: abt 1876
Birth Place: Bridgetown, NS
Age: 44
Religion: Church of England
Lived in Canada - Halifax na
Date of Arrival: 28 Apr 1920
Port of Arrival: Saint John, New Brunswick
Ship Name: Chignecto
- 1951 NS death for George Beaman Hillis, 1951, page 3795, Halifax, Halifax - No 02-003795
Death: U G? Hospital, Halifax, Halifax. - 29 Jun 1951
COD: cerebral hemorhage (1yr), following cardio vascular Re___ Distress (10yrs)
Residence: Birch Cove Halifax NS; lifetime resident of Halifax
Hillis, George Beaman, male, Canadian, English, widowed
Birth: Bridgtown NS, Nov 11 1873, age 77yr 7mo 18days
Occupation: retired, Pres Hillis & Sons Ltd, ceased working 23 Dec 1949
Spouse: late Clara Hillis
Parents: James Hillis born St John NB; Sarah R Stolls, born St Jjohn NB
Informant: Miss E MacPhail, Birch Cove, Hfx Co NS, neice
Burial: Camp Hill, Hfx NS, July 3 1951
Undertaker: Halifax Funeral Home Ltd
https://www.novascotiagenealogy.com/ItemView.aspx?...=death&ID=349841
From other researchers:
- Son of James Hillis.
- NS Vital Statistics Online: George Beaman Hillis b. 11 Nov 1873 in Bridgetown, NS s/o James Hillis, Merchant and Sarah R. (Stables) Hillis. d. June 29 1951 at 77 Birch Cove, Halifax Co., NS. president Hillis & Sons Ltd. Retired Dec 23 1949 widowed buried Camp Hill, Halifax Co., NS July 3, 1951. ..death due to cerebral hemorage
- George worked at Richmond Foundry in Halifax. He was President of Hillis & Sons Ltd.
RESEARCH NOTES:
- birth years vary between 1871 to 1874
- May be listed in NS 1901 Census as George Hillis, single, B Nov 11 1874, age 26, bro in law to Ernst C Scott and Mabel Scott
They had the following children:
i.
Benjamin Franklin “Frank” HILLIS (1904-1995)
ii.
James Gordon* HILLIS (1905-1964)
735. Sarah Davis “Sadie” COMPTON (Harry Alfred* “H A”11, Harry Alfred* Newman10, Thomas Compton9, Harry Childeroy8, Thomas7, Ann6, John5, John4, Tristram3, John “the Elder”2, Edward1). Born on 23 Nov 1884 in Summerside, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Christened on 14 Aug 1885 in Trinity United Church, Summerside, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Sarah Davis “Sadie” died on 12 Dec 1969; she was 85. Buried in Peoples Cem., Summerside, Prince Co., P.E.I. Canada.
- Born at home, Summerside, PEI
- CHRISTENING: Benjamin Chappell
- 1891 Canada census, living in Summerside, Prince, PEI
Name Age
H Alfred Compton 40 - M, 40, M, -, PEI x3, Meth. Cabinet maker employer, 12 employees
Sophia E Compton 36 - F, 36, M, Wife, PEI x3, Meth
Frank Compton 14 - M, 14, Son, PEI x3, Meth
Bruce Compton 10 - M, 10, Son, PEI x3, Meth
Clara Compton 8 - F, 8, Dau, PEI x3, Meth
Sarah Compton 6 - F, 6, Dau, PEI x3, Meth
Alfreda Compton 4 - F, 4, dau, PEI x3, Meth
Year: 1891; Census Place: Summerside, Prince, Prince Edward Island; Roll: T-6382; Family No: 155
- 1901 Census: Lived with parents in Summerside PEI .
- 1901 Census, Summerside (6 people in household #159, archives microfilm T-6510):
- Compton Harry A, head, married, Feb 7, 1852, 49
- Compton Sophia E, wife, married, Oct 3, 1856, 44
- Compton Sarah D, daughter, single Nov 23, 1884, 16
- Compton Alfreda, daughter, single, Jun 7, 1886, 14
- Compton Harry, son, single, Oct 12, 1891, 9
- Compton Keith, son, single, Aug 31, 1897, 3
Year: 1901; Census Place: Summerside (Town/Ville), Prince (east/est), Prince Edward Island; Page: 17; Family No: 159
- 1911 Census: No longer living with parents.
- 1932 in mother’s obit, listed as daughter Mrs Walter Callbeck of Summerside.
- Born at home, Summerside, PEI
- CHRISTENING: Benjamin Chappell
- 1891 Canada census, living in Summerside, Prince, PEI
Name Age
H Alfred Compton 40 - M, 40, M, -, PEI x3, Meth. Cabinet maker employer, 12 employees
Sophia E Compton 36 - F, 36, M, Wife, PEI x3, Meth
Frank Compton 14 - M, 14, Son, PEI x3, Meth
Bruce Compton 10 - M, 10, Son, PEI x3, Meth
Clara Compton 8 - F, 8, Dau, PEI x3, Meth
Sarah Compton 6 - F, 6, Dau, PEI x3, Meth
Alfreda Compton 4 - F, 4, dau, PEI x3, Meth
Year: 1891; Census Place: Summerside, Prince, Prince Edward Island; Roll: T-6382; Family No: 155
- 1901 Census: Lived with parents in Summerside PEI .
- 1901 Census, Summerside (6 people in household #159, archives microfilm T-6510):
- Compton Harry A, head, married, Feb 7, 1852, 49
- Compton Sophia E, wife, married, Oct 3, 1856, 44
- Compton Sarah D, daughter, single Nov 23, 1884, 16
- Compton Alfreda, daughter, single, Jun 7, 1886, 14
- Compton Harry, son, single, Oct 12, 1891, 9
- Compton Keith, son, single, Aug 31, 1897, 3
Year: 1901; Census Place: Summerside (Town/Ville), Prince (east/est), Prince Edward Island; Page: 17; Family No: 159
- 1911 Census: No longer living with parents.
- 1932 in mother’s obit, listed as daughter Mrs Walter Callbeck of Summerside.
Sarah Davis “Sadie” married Walter Hinson CALLBECK. Born on 28 Feb 1883. Walter Hinson died on 25 Mar 1954; he was 71. Buried in Peoples Cem., Summerside, Prince Co., P.E.I. Canada.
- Walter joined the staff of Brace, MacKay Co.Ltd in 1911, becoming Vice-President of the firm in 1939. After his death, the firm passed to Claude Ives
- Walter's daughter, Norma, stayed with the firm in china, drapery, etc.
- Walter joined the staff of Brace, MacKay Co.Ltd in 1911, becoming Vice-President of the firm in 1939. After his death, the firm passed to Claude Ives
- Walter's daughter, Norma, stayed with the firm in china, drapery, etc.
They had the following children:
i.
Gordon CALLBECK (1909-1988)
ii.
Bruce CALLBECK (1911-)
iii.
Norma Millicent CALLBECK (1913-1986)
736. Alfreda COMPTON (Harry Alfred* “H A”11, Harry Alfred* Newman10, Thomas Compton9, Harry Childeroy8, Thomas7, Ann6, John5, John4, Tristram3, John “the Elder”2, Edward1). Born on 7 Jun 1887 in Summerside, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Christened on 27 Aug 1887 in Summerside, PEI, Canada. Alfreda died on 15 May 1976; she was 88.
- 1891 Canada census, living in Summerside, Prince, PEI
Name Age
H Alfred Compton 40 - M, 40, M, -, PEI x3, Meth. Cabinet maker employer, 12 employees
Sophia E Compton 36 - F, 36, M, Wife, PEI x3, Meth
Frank Compton 14 - M, 14, Son, PEI x3, Meth
Bruce Compton 10 - M, 10, Son, PEI x3, Meth
Clara Compton 8 - F, 8, Dau, PEI x3, Meth
Sarah Compton 6 - F, 6, Dau, PEI x3, Meth
Alfreda Compton 4 - F, 4, dau, PEI x3, Meth
Year: 1891; Census Place: Summerside, Prince, Prince Edward Island; Roll: T-6382; Family No: 155
- 1901 Census: age 14, living in Summerside PEI with parents.
- 1901 Census, Summerside (6 people in household #159, archives microfilm T-6510):
- Compton Harry A, head, married, Feb 7, 1852, 49
- Compton Sophia E, wife, married, Oct 3, 1856, 44
- Compton Sarah D, daughter, single Nov 23, 1884, 16
- Compton Alfreda, daughter, single, Jun 7, 1886, 14
- Compton Harry, son, single, Oct 12, 1891, 9
- Compton Keith, son, single, Aug 31, 1897, 3
Year: 1901; Census Place: Summerside (Town/Ville), Prince (east/est), Prince Edward Island; Page: 17; Family No: 159
- 1911 Census: age 23, living in Summerside PEI with parents.
- 1920 PEI PARO Marriage Record
Groom's Name Albert Edward MacPhail
Groom's Residence Summerside
Groom's Status Widow/Widower
Bride's Name Alfreda Compton
Bride's Residence Summerside
Bride's Status Spinster
Source RG19/s3/ss6: Marriage registrations, 1920
Notes No entry number. Between #1468 and #1469.
- 1921 Census of Canada
Name: Albert E MacPhail
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Age: 36
Birth Year: abt 1885
Birth Place: Pei
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Alfreda MacPhail
Father Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Mother Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Racial or Tribal Origin: Scotch (Scotish)
Province or Territory: Alberta
District: MacLeod
District Number: 8
Sub-District: Blairmore (Town)
Sub-District Number: 38
City, Town or Village: Town of Blairmore
Section Number: Bk 83
Municipality: West Canadian Coll Townarte
Occupation: Tailor
Income: 900
Household Members:
Name Age - renting $20 single wood 3 rooms, both Canadian, Methodist
Albert E MacPhail 36 - head, M, M, 36, PEI x3, Scotch, tailor worker tailor shop, 900
Alfreda MacPhail 32 - wife, F, 32, PEI x3, English
Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 8; Census Place: Blairmore (Town), MacLeod, Alberta; Page Number: 4
- 1932 in mother’s obit, listed as daughter Mrs A E MacPhail of Halifax
- Likely buried in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
- 1891 Canada census, living in Summerside, Prince, PEI
Name Age
H Alfred Compton 40 - M, 40, M, -, PEI x3, Meth. Cabinet maker employer, 12 employees
Sophia E Compton 36 - F, 36, M, Wife, PEI x3, Meth
Frank Compton 14 - M, 14, Son, PEI x3, Meth
Bruce Compton 10 - M, 10, Son, PEI x3, Meth
Clara Compton 8 - F, 8, Dau, PEI x3, Meth
Sarah Compton 6 - F, 6, Dau, PEI x3, Meth
Alfreda Compton 4 - F, 4, dau, PEI x3, Meth
Year: 1891; Census Place: Summerside, Prince, Prince Edward Island; Roll: T-6382; Family No: 155
- 1901 Census: age 14, living in Summerside PEI with parents.
- 1901 Census, Summerside (6 people in household #159, archives microfilm T-6510):
- Compton Harry A, head, married, Feb 7, 1852, 49
- Compton Sophia E, wife, married, Oct 3, 1856, 44
- Compton Sarah D, daughter, single Nov 23, 1884, 16
- Compton Alfreda, daughter, single, Jun 7, 1886, 14
- Compton Harry, son, single, Oct 12, 1891, 9
- Compton Keith, son, single, Aug 31, 1897, 3
Year: 1901; Census Place: Summerside (Town/Ville), Prince (east/est), Prince Edward Island; Page: 17; Family No: 159
- 1911 Census: age 23, living in Summerside PEI with parents.
- 1920 PEI PARO Marriage Record
Groom's Name Albert Edward MacPhail
Groom's Residence Summerside
Groom's Status Widow/Widower
Bride's Name Alfreda Compton
Bride's Residence Summerside
Bride's Status Spinster
Source RG19/s3/ss6: Marriage registrations, 1920
Notes No entry number. Between #1468 and #1469.
- 1921 Census of Canada
Name: Albert E MacPhail
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Age: 36
Birth Year: abt 1885
Birth Place: Pei
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Alfreda MacPhail
Father Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Mother Birth Place: Prince Edward Island
Racial or Tribal Origin: Scotch (Scotish)
Province or Territory: Alberta
District: MacLeod
District Number: 8
Sub-District: Blairmore (Town)
Sub-District Number: 38
City, Town or Village: Town of Blairmore
Section Number: Bk 83
Municipality: West Canadian Coll Townarte
Occupation: Tailor
Income: 900
Household Members:
Name Age - renting $20 single wood 3 rooms, both Canadian, Methodist
Albert E MacPhail 36 - head, M, M, 36, PEI x3, Scotch, tailor worker tailor shop, 900
Alfreda MacPhail 32 - wife, F, 32, PEI x3, English
Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 8; Census Place: Blairmore (Town), MacLeod, Alberta; Page Number: 4
- 1932 in mother’s obit, listed as daughter Mrs A E MacPhail of Halifax
- Likely buried in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
On 20 Jan 1920 when Alfreda was 32, she married Albert Edward* MCPHAIL in Summerside, Prince, PEI, Canada. Born in 1883 in Tyne Valley, Lot 13, PEI, Canada. Occupation: Tailor.
- 1911 Census of Canada
Name: Edward McPhail
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Age: 27
Birth Date: Dec 1883
Birth Place: Pe Island
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Mabel McPhail
Race or Tribe: Scotch (Scotish)
Province: New Brunswick
District: Northumberland
District Number: 30
Sub-District: 6 - Blackville
Sub-District Number: 6
Place of Habitation: Blackville
Household Members:
Name Age - all Scotch, Canada, Presbyt
Edward McPhail 27 - M, head, M, Dec 1883, 27, PE Island, ___ Tailor, Tailer shop OA, insurance 500 @12.48
Mabel McPhail 28 - F, wife, F, April 1883, 28, NB
Viola McPhail 2 - F, dau, F, July 1908, 2, NB
Simon McPhail 1 - M, son, M, Dec 1919, 1, NB
Year: 1911; Census Place: 6 - Blackville, Northumberland, New Brunswick; Page: 3; Family No: 20
- 1915 Canada, Soldiers of the First World War, 1914-1918
Name: Albert Edward Mcphail
Birth Date: 25 Dec 1883
Birth Location: Tine Valley, Prince Edward Island
Relative: Eva May Mcphail
Relationship: Daughter
Regiment Number: 745218
Attestation Paper, COEF
Albert Edward McPhail, born Tine Valley PEI. 25 Dec 1883, tailor, widower
Nex of kin: Eva May McPhail, daughter, Tine Valley PEI
Signed Albert Edward McPhail, 7/14/15, Sussex, NB
Description: age 31, 5ft 8in, 34 1/2 - 38 1/2in chest, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, presbyterian
55th Batt CEF, Sussex NB
From other researchers
- BIRTH: Parents Norman McPhail and Annabella Sullivan
- Ed was born in 1883, at Lot 13 in Prince Edward Island's Tyne Valley, the first child of Norman Mcphail and Annabella Sullivan. - http://followtheirfootsteps.blogspot.ca/2015/03/clara.html
- MARRIAGE #2: age 36. He is listed as a widower
- “Ed's marriage to Alfreda was his second marriage - about 1905, Ed moved to New Brunswick, where he met and married Mabel McLaggan.”
- Edward had 4 children from his first marriage, including a daughter, Eva, who was brought up by Clara & George Hillis [Clara Compton Hillis was an older sister to Edward’s second wife Alfreda Compton]
- “Ed and Mabel had four children - Viola, Simon, Esther and Eva - but sadly, in 1913, Mabel and the three oldest children died of diphtheria and Edward was left on his own to raise his surviving daughter, Eva.”
- “Edward met Alfreda and they married on 20 January 1920, in Summerside, PEI. Between 1920 and 1922, Edward and Alfreda moved to Alberta, leaving Eva in the care of Alfreda's sister Clara Hillis, returning to Prince Edward Island only after the birth of their daughter, Clara Eleanor.”
- Edward served overseas with the Army in WW11 The MacPhails moved to Blairmoore, AB, in 1920 or early 1921, later living in Camrose AB, Halifax NS and finally Maders Cove, NS (where their daughter Clara was living)
- Likely buried in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
- 1911 Census of Canada
Name: Edward McPhail
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Age: 27
Birth Date: Dec 1883
Birth Place: Pe Island
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Mabel McPhail
Race or Tribe: Scotch (Scotish)
Province: New Brunswick
District: Northumberland
District Number: 30
Sub-District: 6 - Blackville
Sub-District Number: 6
Place of Habitation: Blackville
Household Members:
Name Age - all Scotch, Canada, Presbyt
Edward McPhail 27 - M, head, M, Dec 1883, 27, PE Island, ___ Tailor, Tailer shop OA, insurance 500 @12.48
Mabel McPhail 28 - F, wife, F, April 1883, 28, NB
Viola McPhail 2 - F, dau, F, July 1908, 2, NB
Simon McPhail 1 - M, son, M, Dec 1919, 1, NB
Year: 1911; Census Place: 6 - Blackville, Northumberland, New Brunswick; Page: 3; Family No: 20
- 1915 Canada, Soldiers of the First World War, 1914-1918
Name: Albert Edward Mcphail
Birth Date: 25 Dec 1883
Birth Location: Tine Valley, Prince Edward Island
Relative: Eva May Mcphail
Relationship: Daughter
Regiment Number: 745218
Attestation Paper, COEF
Albert Edward McPhail, born Tine Valley PEI. 25 Dec 1883, tailor, widower
Nex of kin: Eva May McPhail, daughter, Tine Valley PEI
Signed Albert Edward McPhail, 7/14/15, Sussex, NB
Description: age 31, 5ft 8in, 34 1/2 - 38 1/2in chest, fair complexion, blue eyes, light hair, presbyterian
55th Batt CEF, Sussex NB
From other researchers
- BIRTH: Parents Norman McPhail and Annabella Sullivan
- Ed was born in 1883, at Lot 13 in Prince Edward Island's Tyne Valley, the first child of Norman Mcphail and Annabella Sullivan. - http://followtheirfootsteps.blogspot.ca/2015/03/clara.html
- MARRIAGE #2: age 36. He is listed as a widower
- “Ed's marriage to Alfreda was his second marriage - about 1905, Ed moved to New Brunswick, where he met and married Mabel McLaggan.”
- Edward had 4 children from his first marriage, including a daughter, Eva, who was brought up by Clara & George Hillis [Clara Compton Hillis was an older sister to Edward’s second wife Alfreda Compton]
- “Ed and Mabel had four children - Viola, Simon, Esther and Eva - but sadly, in 1913, Mabel and the three oldest children died of diphtheria and Edward was left on his own to raise his surviving daughter, Eva.”
- “Edward met Alfreda and they married on 20 January 1920, in Summerside, PEI. Between 1920 and 1922, Edward and Alfreda moved to Alberta, leaving Eva in the care of Alfreda's sister Clara Hillis, returning to Prince Edward Island only after the birth of their daughter, Clara Eleanor.”
- Edward served overseas with the Army in WW11 The MacPhails moved to Blairmoore, AB, in 1920 or early 1921, later living in Camrose AB, Halifax NS and finally Maders Cove, NS (where their daughter Clara was living)
- Likely buried in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
They had one child:
i.
Clara Eleanor MACPHAIL (1922-2013)
737. Jessie Maud COMPTON (Harry Alfred* “H A”11, Harry Alfred* Newman10, Thomas Compton9, Harry Childeroy8, Thomas7, Ann6, John5, John4, Tristram3, John “the Elder”2, Edward1) . Born in 1889. Christened on 27 May 1889. Jessie Maud died in 1890; she was 1. Buried abt 1890 in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince Co, PEI, Canada.
CHRISTENING: George C. Palmer
- Burial in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, PEI - see photo of group gravestone:
Emma Caroline
1879-1881
Herbert Gordon
1875-1875
Jessie Maud
1889-1890
Keith D Compton
1897 - 1961
his wife
Ethel R Campbell
1901 - 1985
COMPTON
. Born in 1889. Christened on 27 May 1889. Jessie Maud died in 1890; she was 1. Buried abt 1890 in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince Co, PEI, Canada.CHRISTENING: George C. Palmer
- Burial in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, PEI - see photo of group gravestone:
Emma Caroline
1879-1881
Herbert Gordon
1875-1875
Jessie Maud
1889-1890
Keith D Compton
1897 - 1961
his wife
Ethel R Campbell
1901 - 1985
COMPTON
738. Harry Alfred COMPTON (Harry Alfred* “H A”11, Harry Alfred* Newman10, Thomas Compton9, Harry Childeroy8, Thomas7, Ann6, John5, John4, Tristram3, John “the Elder”2, Edward1) . Born on 12 Oct 1891. Christened on 9 Feb 1892. Harry Alfred died on 22 Dec 1917; he was 26. Buried in Peoples Cem., Summerside, Prince Co., P.E.I. Canada.
- 1892: CHRISTENING: Wm. Waggs
- 1901 Census, Summerside (6 people in household #159, archives microfilm T-6510):
- Compton Harry A, head, married, Feb 7, 1852, 49
- Compton Sophia E, wife, married, Oct 3, 1856, 44
- Compton Sarah D, daughter, single Nov 23, 1884, 16
- Compton Alfreda, daughter, single, Jun 7, 1886, 14
- Compton Harry, son, single, Oct 12, 1891, 9
- Compton Keith, son, single, Aug 31, 1897, 3
Year: 1901; Census Place: Summerside (Town/Ville), Prince (east/est), Prince Edward Island; Page: 17; Family No: 159
- 1911: No longer living with parents in Summerside in 1911.
- 1917: BURIAL: with parents in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside PEI - see photo of gravestone: Harry Alfred COMPTON, 1891-1917
. Born on 12 Oct 1891. Christened on 9 Feb 1892. Harry Alfred died on 22 Dec 1917; he was 26. Buried in Peoples Cem., Summerside, Prince Co., P.E.I. Canada.- 1892: CHRISTENING: Wm. Waggs
- 1901 Census, Summerside (6 people in household #159, archives microfilm T-6510):
- Compton Harry A, head, married, Feb 7, 1852, 49
- Compton Sophia E, wife, married, Oct 3, 1856, 44
- Compton Sarah D, daughter, single Nov 23, 1884, 16
- Compton Alfreda, daughter, single, Jun 7, 1886, 14
- Compton Harry, son, single, Oct 12, 1891, 9
- Compton Keith, son, single, Aug 31, 1897, 3
Year: 1901; Census Place: Summerside (Town/Ville), Prince (east/est), Prince Edward Island; Page: 17; Family No: 159
- 1911: No longer living with parents in Summerside in 1911.
- 1917: BURIAL: with parents in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside PEI - see photo of gravestone: Harry Alfred COMPTON, 1891-1917
Harry Alfred married Ruth FRANK. Born ca 1891.
739. Keith Duchemin COMPTON (Harry Alfred* “H A”11, Harry Alfred* Newman10, Thomas Compton9, Harry Childeroy8, Thomas7, Ann6, John5, John4, Tristram3, John “the Elder”2, Edward1) . Born on 31 Aug 1897. Christened on 1 Jun 1899. Keith Duchemin died in 1961; he was 63. Buried abt 1961 in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Occupation: Undertaker.
- 1899 CHRISTENING: Howard Sprague
- 1901 Census, Summerside (6 people in household #159, archives microfilm T-6510):
- Compton Harry A, head, married, Feb 7, 1852, 49
- Compton Sophia E, wife, married, Oct 3, 1856, 44
- Compton Sarah D, daughter, single Nov 23, 1884, 16
- Compton Alfreda, daughter, single, Jun 7, 1886, 14
- Compton Harry, son, single, Oct 12, 1891, 9
- Compton Keith, son, single, Aug 31, 1897, 3
Year: 1901; Census Place: Summerside (Town/Ville), Prince (east/est), Prince Edward Island; Page: 17; Family No: 159
- 1911 Census: Living with parents in Summerside, PEI , age 14.
- 1921 Canada census, living on Summer St, Summerside, Prince, PEI
Name Age - owns single wood 6 room house; all Canada, English, Methodist
Harry K [A] Compton 70 - head, M, M, 70, PEI x3, merchant own store
Sophia Compton 67 - wife, F, M, 67 PEI x3
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Keith Compton 22 - son, M, S, 22, PEI x3, undertaker OA own ____
Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 104; Census Place: Drill Shed S.Side, Prince, Prince Edward Island; Page Number: 13
- 1922 PEI PARO Marriage Record
Groom's Name Keith Duchemin Compton
Groom's Residence Summerside
Groom's Status Bachelor
Bride's Name Ethel Ruby Campbell
Bride's Residence Summerside
Bride's Status Spinster
Source RG19/s3/ss6: Marriage registrations, 1922
- Occupation: undertaker (the Keith Compton business was later taken over by Carl Moase, as per Wylie Barrett’s interview - http://www.islandvoices.ca/interviews/detailview/ivoices:ivoices20110211vcass001 )
- 1932 in mother’s obit, listed as son Keith Compton of Summerside
- 1935 PEI phonebook, Summerside exchange, listed [islandregister]
Compton, H. A. and Son - Undertaking Plrs., Central - 253-2
Compton, Keith - r Summer - 253-1
Compton, T. L. - Law Office, Water - 68-4
Compton, T. L. - r Granville - 198-2
Andrew, Harry - r North St. Eleanors - R9-12
Andrew, Horace - r North St. Eleanors - R9-15
- 1961: April 13 1961 Journal Pioneer [PEI newspaper} 1 Obit of Keith Compton, undertaker [publish date or death date?]
- Burial in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, PEI - see photo of group gravestone:
Emma Caroline
1879-1881
Herbert Gordon
1875-1875
Jessie Maud
1889-1890
Keith D Compton
1897 - 1961
his wife
Ethel R Campbell
1901 - 1985
COMPTON
. Born on 31 Aug 1897. Christened on 1 Jun 1899. Keith Duchemin died in 1961; he was 63. Buried abt 1961 in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince Co, PEI, Canada. Occupation: Undertaker.- 1899 CHRISTENING: Howard Sprague
- 1901 Census, Summerside (6 people in household #159, archives microfilm T-6510):
- Compton Harry A, head, married, Feb 7, 1852, 49
- Compton Sophia E, wife, married, Oct 3, 1856, 44
- Compton Sarah D, daughter, single Nov 23, 1884, 16
- Compton Alfreda, daughter, single, Jun 7, 1886, 14
- Compton Harry, son, single, Oct 12, 1891, 9
- Compton Keith, son, single, Aug 31, 1897, 3
Year: 1901; Census Place: Summerside (Town/Ville), Prince (east/est), Prince Edward Island; Page: 17; Family No: 159
- 1911 Census: Living with parents in Summerside, PEI , age 14.
- 1921 Canada census, living on Summer St, Summerside, Prince, PEI
Name Age - owns single wood 6 room house; all Canada, English, Methodist
Harry K [A] Compton 70 - head, M, M, 70, PEI x3, merchant own store
Sophia Compton 67 - wife, F, M, 67 PEI x3
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Keith Compton 22 - son, M, S, 22, PEI x3, undertaker OA own ____
Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 104; Census Place: Drill Shed S.Side, Prince, Prince Edward Island; Page Number: 13
- 1922 PEI PARO Marriage Record
Groom's Name Keith Duchemin Compton
Groom's Residence Summerside
Groom's Status Bachelor
Bride's Name Ethel Ruby Campbell
Bride's Residence Summerside
Bride's Status Spinster
Source RG19/s3/ss6: Marriage registrations, 1922
- Occupation: undertaker (the Keith Compton business was later taken over by Carl Moase, as per Wylie Barrett’s interview - http://www.islandvoices.ca/interviews/detailview/ivoices:ivoices20110211vcass001 )
- 1932 in mother’s obit, listed as son Keith Compton of Summerside
- 1935 PEI phonebook, Summerside exchange, listed [islandregister]
Compton, H. A. and Son - Undertaking Plrs., Central - 253-2
Compton, Keith - r Summer - 253-1
Compton, T. L. - Law Office, Water - 68-4
Compton, T. L. - r Granville - 198-2
Andrew, Harry - r North St. Eleanors - R9-12
Andrew, Horace - r North St. Eleanors - R9-15
- 1961: April 13 1961 Journal Pioneer [PEI newspaper} 1 Obit of Keith Compton, undertaker [publish date or death date?]
- Burial in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, PEI - see photo of group gravestone:
Emma Caroline
1879-1881
Herbert Gordon
1875-1875
Jessie Maud
1889-1890
Keith D Compton
1897 - 1961
his wife
Ethel R Campbell
1901 - 1985
COMPTON
In 1922 when Keith Duchemin was 24, he married Edith Ruby CAMPBELL in Summerside, Prince , PEI, Canada. Born in 1901. Edith Ruby died in Wedgewood Manor, PEI, Canada, on 24 Aug 1985; she was 84. Buried on 27 Aug 1985 in Peoples Cem., Summerside, Prince Co., P.E.I. Canada.