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Matthew Compton m. 1700? MD b. 1671 Charles Co. MD d. by Aug 9, 1747 Charles Co. MD |
John b. Nov 9, 1702 Charles Co. MD |
Philip b. Nov 5, 1705 Charles Co. MD |
Susannah b. Feb 6, 1707 Charles Co. MD d. 1787? Loudon Co. VA |
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Matthew b. Jun 26, 1709 Charles Co. MD d. Mar 4, 1770 Worncout, St. Mary's Co. MD |
Eleanor (Elender) b. Dec 1, 1711 Charles Co. MD d. 1782/3 Charles Co. MD |
b. Dec 1, 1711 Charles Co. MD |
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Sarah b. Mar 24, 1714 Charles Co. MD |
Samuel b. May 19, 1716 Charles Co. MD d. 1765 |
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Susanna's father was a physcian in St. Mary's Co. MD. |
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St. Mary's County was established in 1637, the first county in Maryland
(see present day map
for location).
Neighboring Charles County was established in 1650
(see present day map
for location). |
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Daughter Susanna married Robert Whitely who died in 1744. She then married Henry
Taylor, a widower in Fairfax Co. VA. Daughter Eleanor (Elender) married John Slye,
1694/95-1777. |
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In his will written Mar 19, 1744/5, Susanna's widower, Matthew, specifically left
his son Samuel all of his estate that Samuel possessed in Virginia, along with
2 shillings sterling. His remaining real property went to his son Matthew Jr.,
two daughters and a grandson. Summary
of the Will of Matthew Compton Sr. |
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Sources: "Matthew COMPTON I", in "Descendants of John F. Compton (Bef 1644 - Aft 29 May 1713 and Bef 5 March 1718)" , website. Russell, George Ely & Donna Valley Russell, ed., The Ark and the Dove Adventurers, Genealogical Publ. Co., Inc., 2005, pp. 27-39. Will of Matthew Compton I, Charles Co. MD, SLC Fil #13761, Will #4 1734-1752, pp. 235-236, Liber 25, Folio 150, Mar 19, 1744/45. Will of Matthew Compton I, Maryland Wills, 25:150 |
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