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Samuel Murchinson Compton

Samuel Murchinson Compton

Male 1877 - 1947  (70 years)

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  • Name Samuel Murchinson Compton  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Relationshipwith Kathleen Alice Jones-Rouse
    Birth 8 Jun 1877  Belle Creek, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4, 5, 6
    Christening 8 Jun 1877  Belle Creek, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Religion 1881  [7
    McDonaldite 
    Immigration Information 1894  [3
    Immigration Information 1913  , , California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Naturalized US Citizen from Canadian 
    Residence 1920  Nicolaus, Sutter, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Residence 1930  Nicolaus, Sutter, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Occupation Carpenter  [8
    To Lady Kathleen great grandfather 
    Death 11 Aug 1947  Stockton, San Joaquin, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I353  Enchanted Family Tree
    Last Modified 11 Sep 2020 

    Father Simon Compton,   b. 26 Feb 1838, Belle River, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Oct 1909, Elverta, Sacramento, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years) 
    Mother Mary Murchison,   b. 16 Feb 1844, Kinross, Prince Edwards Island, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 Jun 1934, Pleasant Grove, Sutter County, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 90 years) 
    Marriage 5 May 1865  , , Prince Edward Island, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F44  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Josie Nevada Hamilton,   b. 10 Dec 1888, Silver City, Lyon County, Nevada, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Mar 1941, Sacramento, Sacramento, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 52 years) 
    Marriage 16 Feb 1908  Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. Winifred Elaine Compton,   b. 26 Mar 1909, Berkeley, Alameda, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Feb 1993, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years)
    +2. Milton Samuel Compton,   b. 3 Sep 1910, Berkeley, Alameda, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 May 1985, , , California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years)
    +3. Alice Marie Compton,   b. 29 Nov 1912, Berkeley, Alameda, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Aug 1989, Sacramento, Sacramento, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years)
    +4. Edwin Hamilton Compton,   b. 11 Dec 1914, Concord, Contra Costa County, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 Dec 1973, Sacramento, Sacramento, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 58 years)
    +5. Joseph Benjamin Compton,   b. 19 Aug 1918, Pleasant Grove, Sutter County, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 9 May 1985, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 66 years)
     6. Harry Richard Compton,   b. 11 Oct 1924, Pleasant Grove, Sutter County, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Aug 1947, Sacramento, Sacramento, California, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 22 years)
    Family ID F36  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 14 Mar 2012 

    Family 2 Ida Horn,   b. 1880   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Marriage 1941 
    Family ID F4393  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 14 Mar 2012 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 8 Jun 1877 - Belle Creek, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChristening - 8 Jun 1877 - Belle Creek, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 16 Feb 1908 - Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration Information - Naturalized US Citizen from Canadian - 1913 - , , California, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1920 - Nicolaus, Sutter, California, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1930 - Nicolaus, Sutter, California, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 11 Aug 1947 - Stockton, San Joaquin, California, United States Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • Photos
    Samuel
    Samuel
    Edwin Perry Hamilton Family - Christmas 1911
    Edwin Perry Hamilton Family - Christmas 1911
    Back Row - Left to Right: Leon Quinn Hamilton, Emil Dotta (baby), Antoine Dotta, Enda Francis Hamilton, Elmer Joseph Hamilton, Irene Mae Hamilton.
    Front Row - Left to Right: Samuel Murchison Compton, Winnifred Elaine Compton, Milton Samuel Compton(baby) Josie Nevada Hamilton, Josephine Agnes Quinn, Floyd Vincent(front), Edwin Perry Hamilton, Ella Vincent (child), Clyde Vincent (child), Curry Vincent
    Samuel Compton Family
    Samuel Compton Family
    Mitlon, Winnifred, Josie, Alice (being held), Samuel
    Christmas 1935 - Compton Ranch - Thanksgiving
    Back Row: Josie Hamilton, Elizabeth Taggs (Compton), Milton Samual Compton, Alice Marie Compton, Edwin Hamilton Compton, Joseph Benjamin Compton, Gorden Samuel Tremoureux (baby), Leonard Tremoureux, Winifred Compton, Samuel Murchison Compton.
    Front Row: Harry Richard Compton, Ronald Tremoureux, Gene Tremoureux, Harold Henry Bradley, Alice Elaine Compton.
    (At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld.)
    Samuel Compton (rear row, 3 from left)
    Samuel Compton (rear row, 3 from left)
    Samuel Murchinson Compton
    Samuel Murchinson Compton

  • Sources 
    1. [S10] Ancestry Family Trees, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.;), Ancestry Family Trees (Reliability: 3).

    2. [S128] Unitied State Government, United States Federal Census, (Records of the Bureau of the Census.), Year: 1930; Census Place: Nicolaus, Sutter, California; Roll: 224; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 347.0. (Reliability: 3).
      Birth date: abt 1878
      Birth place: Prince Edward Island
      Residence date: 1930
      Residence place: Nicolaus, Sutter, California

    3. [S128] Unitied State Government, United States Federal Census, (Records of the Bureau of the Census.), Year: 1920; Census Place: Nicolaus, Sutter, California; Roll: T625_152; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 182; Image: . (Reliability: 3).
      Birth date: abt 1878
      Birth place: Prince Edward Island Canada
      Residence date: 1920
      Residence place: Nicolaus, Sutter, California
      Arrival date: 1894
      Arrival place:

    4. [S134] Ancestry.com, World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, (Name: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.Original data - United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Admini;), Registration Location: Sutter County, California; Roll: 1544428; Draft Board: 0. (Reliability: 3).
      Birth date: 8 Jun 1877
      Birth place:
      Residence date:
      Residence place: Sutter, California

    5. [S128] Unitied State Government, United States Federal Census, (Records of the Bureau of the Census.), Year: 1910; Census Place: Sacramento Ward 8, Sacramento, California; Roll: T624_93; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 125; Image: 311. (Reliability: 3).
      Birth date: abt 1875
      Birth place: Canada English
      Residence date: 1910
      Residence place: Sacramento Ward 8, Sacramento, California
      Arrival date: 1894
      Arrival place:

    6. [S136] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, (Original data - United States, Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration. National Archives and Records Administration Branch loc;), Roll: WWII_1734864; Local board: No Sacramento , California. (Reliability: 3).
      Birth date: 8 Jun 1877
      Birth place: Canada
      Residence date:
      Residence place: No Sacramento, California

    7. [S139] 1881 Census of Canada.
      Name: Samuel Campton
      Gender: Male
      Age: 4
      Birth Year: 1877
      Birthplace: Prince Edward Island
      Religion: McDonaldite
      Nationality: English
      Province: Prince Edward Island
      District Number: 2
      District: Queens
      Sub-District Number: V
      Subdistrict: Lot 62
      Household Members:
      Name Age
      Simon Campton 43
      Mary Campton 36
      Daniel Campton 15
      John M. Campton 13
      Simon Campton 11
      David H. Campton 9
      Isabella Campton 6
      Samuel Campton 4
      Peter Campton 1
      Isabella Campton 58


    8. [S128] Unitied State Government, United States Federal Census, (Records of the Bureau of the Census.), 1940, 1940 United States Federal Census.
      Name: Sameul M Campton
      Respondent: Yes
      Age: 62
      Estimated Birth Year: abt 1878
      Gender: Male
      Race: White
      Birthplace: Canada English
      Marital status: Married
      Relation to Head of House: Head
      Home in 1940: Nicolaus, Sutter, California
      Map of Home in 1940: View Map
      Farm: Yes
      Inferred Residence in 1935: Nicolaus, Sutter, California
      Residence in 1935: Same House
      Citizenship: Naturalized
      Sheet Number: 3A
      Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 48
      Father's Birthplace: Canada English
      Mother's Birthplace: Canada English
      Occupation: Carpenter
      House Owned or Rented: Owned
      Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 8000
      Attended School or College: No
      Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
      Duration of Unemployment: 16
      Class of Worker: Working on own account
      Weeks Worked in 1939: 18
      Income: 900
      Income Other Sources: Yes
      Native Language: English
      Usual Occupation: Carpenter
      Usual Industry: Contract Carpentor
      Usual Class of Worker: Working on own account