K. Straight
1993  Research Notes

[This info was typed from my personal notes and
was NOT photocopied, scanned, or downloaded.]

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Source:  Daughters of American Revolution - TN, Membership Roster and Soldiers
Location of Source:  Denver Public Library, Denver, CO

Ensign Edmund Howard Compton, born 6/10/1759, Maryland, died 3/8/1838, Kentucky; married Sara 
Read Foster

Ensign Edmund H. Compton enlisted in the first Maryland Regiment as Ensign 2/18/1780.  He was 
transferred to the fourth Maryland and served to close of war.  He was promoted to Lieutenant.  
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Source:  1890 Civil War Veterans Census - Tennessee
Location of Source:  Denver Public Library, Denver, CO

James Compton, Wl-298-1; Pvt L Co 5th TN Cav; 5 Jun 63 to 14 Aug 65; Alexandria PO; chronic 
rheumatism--10 yrs, heart disease

James H. Compton, Ge-83-4; US Sol; Chickey City PO

Jeremiah Compton, Se-223-2; Elizabeth B. widow of; Pvt K Co 2nd TN Cav; Henderson Springs PO; 
diarrhea, discharge lost

Mills?, Compton, D-72-5; Lu ? widow of; Pvt F Co 12th TN Inf; Aug 12 63 to Jan 16 66; Nashville PO

Richard H. Compton, Ru-244-1; Pvt B Co 5th TN Cav; 8-1-62 to 7-25-65; Milton PO; horse fall near 
Sporty, White Co.

William Compton, Bo-11-1; Pvt I Co 2nd TN Cav; 62 to 63; Cloids Creek PO; ruptured, cannot give 
dates

William Compton, O-135-1; Pvt K Co 2nd OH Inf; 5 Dec 62 to 2 Sep 65; Troy PO

William F. Compton, Cu-17-2; Pvt E Co 184th NY Inf; 9-15-64 to 7-12-65; Pomona PO