Martha A. Compton

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1870, Greenwood Twp, Christian Co, Illinois

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Member of the Methodist Church
• Census: 9 Aug 1850, Jackson Twp, Coshocton Co, Ohio
• Census: 1870, Greenwood Twp, Christian Co, Illinois
• Occupation: 1870, Farmer
• Census: 1900, Nokomis (District 86), Montgomery Co, Illinois
• Occupation: 1900, Day laborer

Notes:

Among the old settlers and Ieading ciri_ens of Greenwood township is Elisha Compton. He was born in Coshocton county, Ohio, on the 20th of October, 1838. His ancestors were of English descent, and they settled in Old Virginia at a period previous to the Revolutionary war. George W. Compton, his father, was born in Culpeper county, Virginia, and was married there to Amelia Wood, whose ancestors were also early residents of the Old Dominion. Soon after his marriage George W. Compton starred with his young wife for Ohio, and settled in Coshocton county. This was about the year 1818. He chose as his location the point of land running down between the Tuscarawas and Walhonding rivers, which there unite to form the Muskgum. This was the birthplace of Elisha Compton. There were eight children in the family, and the subject of this sketch was the fourth in the order of his birth. He lived in Ohio until about eighteen years of age. For the boys of that day the ordinary district schools were the only means of obtaining an education, and much attention was paid to schooling. The whole family moved to Illinois in 1856, settling in the spring of that year on section 32 of Greenwood township. Ar that rime, this part of the county was but thinly inhabited. The improvements were confined to the edge of the timber. The prairie was almost entirely without settlements. Before the family left Ohio, his father had purchased a thousand acres of land and had a house built ready for occupancy. His father lived in this place till his death, which occured on the 28th of January, 1877. His mother died on the 4th day of April, 1870. George W. Compton was a man of great industry and of superior business management. In his youth he had enjoyed but scanty educational advantages, but possessed good natural abilities, and was known as a shrewd and successful trader. He had no ambition for public life, and was better suited for the plain career of a quiet farmer. He was moral and temperate in his habits, and was respected by everybody who knew him for his many good qualities as a neighbor and a cirieen. He was a member of the United Brethren Church. In his politics he was a republican, and had been a member of that party from its first organirarion. He accumu
lated considerable property.

Elisha Compton was married on the 1st day of November, 1860, to Miss Ardenia Ann Teasley. This marriage took place at Greenville, Bond counrv. Mrs. Compton was born in Bond county, October 30, 1841. Her father, William Teasley, was from Kentucky, and came to Illinois about the year 1836, at the age of twenty-one. Her mother's name before marriage was Martha Ann Jett. After his marriage Elisha Compton began farming for himself, and a couple of years afterward moved on the place where he now lives. He owns I80 acres of land. The names of his children are: Martha A., William G., Mary A., Liutisha B., Henry C., Alfarata, and Albert. In his politics he has always been a member of the republican part}, and his first vote for president was cast for Abraham Lincoln, at his first election in 1860. Although he has been an earnest republican, and on general issues has supported the candi¬dares of that party, yet in local elections and in choosing township officers, he has always felt himself free to vote for the best man for the position without regard to his political proclivities. He was elected justice of the peace in 1878. He is a member of the Methodist Church. As one of the representative citizens of Greenwood township and one of the old settlers ?fthis part of the county, his name deserves a place in this work.

Census:
Jackson Twp, 9 Aug 1850 Coshocton County, Ohio

residence 291
George Compton 39 1801 farmer 1,000 Virginia
Amelia 43 1807 Virginia
Delilah 18 1832 Ohio
Elisha 12 1838 Ohio
Martha Ann 8 1842 Ohio
Catharine 6 1844 Ohio
George 5 1845 Ohio
Alfred 3 1847 Ohio

residence 292
Thomas Randles 21 1829 farmer Ohio
Malinda (Compton) wife 19 1831 Ohio

Elisha married Ardena Ann Teasley on 1 Nov 1860 in Greenville, Bond Co, Illinois. Ardena (daughter of William Teasley and Martha Ann Jett) was born on 30 Oct 1841 in Bond Co, Illinois; died after 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Census: 1870, Greenwood Twp, Christian Co, Illinois
• Census: 1900, Nokomis (District 86), Montgomery Co, Illinois

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1840, Jackson Twp, Coshocton Co, Ohio
• Census: 09 Aug 1850, Jackson Twp, Coshocton Co, Ohio
• Census: 30 Jun 1870, Greenwood Twp, Christian Co, Illinois

Notes:

His marriage to Amelia Wood was bonded by William Duke, probably his uncle.

George, along with the families of Anthony Ricketts, Sr.; John D; Elisha; and the Finnells went to Coshocton, Ohio in 1830/31 from Virginia. The party numbered about 30 in all. The trip took about 19 days, and settled west of Roscoe (Caldersburg) in Jackson Township, Coshocton County.
1843: All siblings, with the exception of Delilah joined in a deed selling the Duke land, Rappahanoock Co., Deed Book E, p 317.
1850 census of Jackson Twp. Farmer
church affiliation: U.B.

1870, July 30 Greenwood Township, Christian Co, IL

84/87 Compton, George 60 M W Farmer 15,000 8,000 VA cannot write
Alfred 23 M W OH


Census:
1840 Jackson, Coshocton Co, Ohio
George Cumpton (Compton)

Name: George Cumpton (bro of Richard & Henrietta Compton Ricketts)
Home in 1840 Jackson, Coshocton, Ohio
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39:1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 3
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 5
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 5

Name: Anthony Ricketts
Home in 1840 Jackson, Coshocton, Ohio
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1
(Henrietta Compton - sis to Geo & Richard)
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
Persons Employed in Manufacture and Trade: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 8
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
Total Free White Persons: 11
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 11

Name: Richard Cumpton [Richard Compton] (bro of Geo & Henrietta)
Home in 1840 Jackson, Coshocton, Ohio
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 6
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 6

same pg
Name: Sarah Cumpton (Sarah Duke Compton, mother of Henrietta, George, and Richard
Home in 1840 Jackson, Coshocton, Ohio
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write:2
Free White Persons - Under 20: 1
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 4
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 4


Census:
Jackson Twp, 9 Aug 1850 Coshocton County, Ohio

residence 291
George Compton 39 1801 farmer 1,000 Virginia
Amelia 43 1807 Virginia
Delilah 18 1832 Ohio
Elisha 12 1838 Ohio
Martha Ann 8 1842 Ohio
Catharine 6 1844 Ohio
George 5 1845 Ohio
Alfred 3 1847 Ohio

residence 292
Thomas Randles 21 1829 farmer Ohio
Malinda (Compton) wife 19 1831 Ohio


Census:
residence 81
Randall Thomas 45 1825 farmer 2400 600 Ohio
Malinda 40 1830 Ohio
Amelia 15 1855 Ohio
George 13 1857 IL
John 10 1860 IL
Parilla 6 1864 IL
Delilah 4 1866 IL
Othea 2 1860 IL

residence 82
Skinner, Morrison 29 1841 IL farmer - 300
Mary 18 1852 Ohio
Arenia 5/12 1870 Il


residence 79
Randall Nathan 34 1836 Ohio
Martha 29 1841 Ohio
Albert 12 1858 IL
Mary 9 1861 Ohio
Kelly 6 1864 IL
Nancy 4 1866 IL

residence 87
Compton George 60 1810 VA farmer 15,000 2,000
Compton Alfred 23 1847 Ohio farmer
Vinney Eliza 23 1847 white Ohio domestic
Vinney Remick 19 1851 whiet Ohio farm laborer


Residence 71
Cheeney Wm 31 1839 VA farmer 1200, 700
Eliza 30 1840 Ohio
Maggie 4 1866 IL
Sue 2 1868 IL

George* married Amelia* Wood on 4 Jan 1830 in Fauquier Co, Virginia. Amelia* (daughter of Dickerson* Wood, Jr and Hannah* Withers) was born on 30 Jun 1808 in Fauquier Co, Virginia; died on 4 Apr 1870 in Palmer, Christian Co, Illinois; was buried in Antioch Cem, Wenonah, Christian Co, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 9 Aug 1850, Jackson Twp, Coshocton Co, Ohio

Notes:

another researcher (not contacted) Jim Brown------ cats@eisunc.com

Married: 04 JAN 1830 in Fauquier County, Virginia. Note: Bondsman, William Duke

from Mary Varner maryvarner@ameritech.net 2/19/99: Did you know Amelia Wood Compton
was 1/2 Delaware Indian of the Algonquin Tribe? As a child I'd heard this but, no one seemed to know anymore or wouldn't tell if they did. I got this off a Query and email back last night.

d/o Dickerson Wood, Jr and Hannah Withers (of Fauquier Co, VA)
Dickerson Wood Jr. s/o D. Wood Sr and Mary (?) Is Mary the Indian? If so, Amelia would be 1/4; and Dickerson Jr 1/2. Maternal line is all accounted for. This would be only suspect.

1/2 Delaware Indian -- proof?????

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from findagrave.com -- Linda Randles (#20685767)

Birth: Jun. 30, 1808
Fauquier County
Virginia, USA
Death: Apr. 4, 1870
Palmer
Christian County
Illinois, USA

Her father was Dickerson Wood and mother was Hannah Withers.Dickerson & Hannah married Dec 24, 1793 in Fauquier Co.Virginia.Amelia had a twin sister Melinda Wood and was 1/2 Delaware Indian.
Amelia married George Washington Compton in 1830 in Fauquier County, Virginia, son of George Compton and Sarah Duke. He was born April 4, 1810 in Culpeper County, Virginia, and died January 19, 1877 in Palmer, Christian County, Illinois age 66 years, 9 months, 15 days.He is buried here with Amelia.Two of their children were ; Melinda Compton, she was born Christmas Day, December 25, 1830, in Coshocton County, Ohio; she died Christmas Day, December 25, 1870,in Nokomis, Montgomery County, Illinois at age 40 years. She married Thomas Randle/Randles, Her sister Martha Ann Compton married Nathan Randle/Randles in 1856 in Christian County, Illinois.

Census:
Jackson Twp, 9 Aug 1850 Coshocton County, Ohio

residence 291
George Compton 39 1801 farmer 1,000 Virginia
Amelia 43 1807 Virginia
Delilah 18 1832 Ohio
Elisha 12 1838 Ohio
Martha Ann 8 1842 Ohio
Catharine 6 1844 Ohio
George 5 1845 Ohio
Alfred 3 1847 Ohio

residence 292
Thomas Randles 21 1829 farmer Ohio
Malinda (Compton) wife 19 1831 Ohio

Other Events and Attributes:

• Emigration: 1836, Moved from Kentucky to Illinois at age 21

William married Martha Ann Jett on 8 Oct 1838 in Bond Co, Illinois. Martha (daughter of Francis Frank Jett and Elizabeth Wood) was born in 1820 in Virginia; died after 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Lived in Kansas

Notes:

1805: Culpeper Co, VA Deed Book AA p 215: William Duke and Mary, his wife, to George Compton, a certain tract of land whereon said Compton now lives, beginning at corner to Richard Duke... to thornton's back line, cotaining 100 acres more or less.

1820 census of Culpeper Co, VA shows a George Compton, which could be our George. Listed:
3 males born between 1810-20 (John 1814, Elisha 1816, Thomas 1818)
2 males born between 1804-1810 (Richard 1806, George 1810)
1 male born before 1775 (George)
2 females born between 1804-10 (must be Delilah and somebody else. Not Henrietta and Nancy)
1 female born before 1775 (Sarah born 10 Jan 1776 Maryland)
Migrated to Ohio in Sep 1831 by wagon.
1831-34 Tax lists for Jackson wp.
1840 Jackson Twp, Coshocton Co, Ohio census


1810 Culpeper Comptons:
<10 10-16 16-26 26-45 45+ <10 10-16 16-26 26-45 45+ oth slv
COMPTON, EDWD 3 0 0 1 0 3 1 0 1 0 0 0
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COMPTON, GARRIOT 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
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COMPTON, GEO 4 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 2
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COMPTON, HENRIETTA 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 2
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COMPTON, HOWARD 2 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 2
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COMPTON, JAS 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1
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COMPTON, JNO 2 1 0 1 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 2
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COMPTON, RICHD 1 0 1 0 0 3 1 1 0 1 0 0 1
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COMPTON, STEAPHEN 3 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 2
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COMPTON, TURNER 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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COMPTON, WALTER 1 0 0 1 0 4 1 0 1 1 0 10
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COMPTON, WM 2 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 0

Died:
death date maybe before 1840 as Sarah is head of household in 1840 Jackson, Coshocton Co, Ohio.

George* married Mary Sarah* Duke about 1794 in Culpeper Co, Virginia. Mary (daughter of William* Duke and Mary* Ricketts, (dau of Susannah?)) was born on 10 Jan 1776 in Baltimore Co, Maryland; died on 31 Mar 1862 in Jackson Twp, Coshocton Co, Ohio; was buried in Roscoe Cem, Coshocton, Coshocton Co, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Census: 1840, Jackson Twp, Coshocton Co, Ohio
• Census: 1850, Jackson Twp, Coshocton Co, Ohio

Notes:

(Researcher of this line: UncleDuke7@aol.com)
1850, 1860 Jackson Twp, Coshocton Co, Ohio Census. She died at age 86 yrs 2 mos, 21 days.

RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY, VIRGINIA
DEED BOOK E pages 317 - 320

Deed from Sarah Compton and et al to John Jett and Joseph Reid recorded 20 September 1843

This Indenture made this 19th day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fourty three between Sarah Compton, Anthony Ricketts and Henrietta,his wife, Zachariah Compton and Lenia, his wife, Thomas Finnell and Nancy his wife,Richard Compton and Dorcas,his wife, George Compton and Amelia,his wife, Elisha Compton and Hulda Ann, his wife and Thomas Compton of the county of Coshocton state of Ohio of the one part and John Jett and Joseph Reid of the county of Rappahannock and state of Virginia of the second part. Witnesseth that the parties of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred and thirty three dollars and 3~ cents to them in hand paid by the said John Jett and Joseph Reid at and before the ensealing and delivery of these present the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged they the said Sarah Compton, Anthony Ricketts and Henrietta,his wife, Zachariah Compton and Lenia, his wife, Thomas Finnell and Nancy, his wife, Richard Compton and Dorcas,his wife, George Compton and Amelia,his wife, John D. Compton, Elisha Compton and Hulda Ann his wife, and Thomas Compton have granted bargained and sold and by them present do grant bargain and sell unto the said John Jett and Joseph Reid a certain tract or parcel of land situated lying and being in the county of Rappahannock and state of Virginia and bounds as follows to wit: Beginning at a small red oak Saplin corner to Richard Duke thence South 30 degrees East 48 poles to the River, then down the river South 83 degrees East 22 poles to a chestnut oak in Thornton's back line. Thence with thr said line North 15 ½ degrees East 132 poles to a Red bush in said line thence north 75 degrees west 143 poles to a chestnut thence South 12 degrees west 120 poles to a red oak, thence to the beginning containing one hundred acres together with all and singular the appurtenances to the same belinging or in any wise appertaining to have and to hold the same with the appurtenances thereto belonging unto the said John Jett and Joseph Reid and their heirs and assigns forever and the said named parties do for themselves their heirs exart and admors covenant in a agreement by these present that they will warrant and forever defend the bill to the said land unto the said John Jett and Joseph Reid and their heirs and assigns against the claims or claim of them the first named parties living in Coshocton County of Ohio and their heirs and against the claim or claims of all persons claiming by form or under them. In witness whereof the said first named parties have herewith set their hands and seals this day and year first above written, the foregoing includes the right of the widow and eight of the heirs of George Compton (deceased) late proprietor of said land to contain one hundred acres ,be the same more or less.

Executed in the presence of
Matthew Ferguson
Wesley Graves
James S. Retilley

signed:
Sarah (X) Compton
Anthony Ricketts
Henrietta (X) Ricketts
Zacharish Compton
Lenia (X) Compton
Thomas Finnell
Nancy (X) Finnell
Richard Compton
Dorcas Compton
George (X) Compton
Amelia Compton
John D. Compton
Elisha (X) Compton
Hulda Ami Compton
Thomas (X) Compton


COSHOCTON COUNTY
State of Ohio to wit:

We Matthew Ferguson and Wesley Graves - Justices of the Peace in the county aforsaid in the state of Ohio do hereby certify that Sarah Compton, Anthony Ricketts, Zachariah Compton, Thomas Finnell, Richard Compton, George Compton, John D. Compton, Elisha Compton and Thomas Compton parties to a certain deed bearing date the 19th day of June 1843 in accordanece personally appeared before us in our County aforsiad and acknowledged the same to be their act and deed and deserved us to certify the said acknowledgement to the clerk of the county of Rappahannock in the state of Virginia in order that the said deed may be recorded. Given under our hands and seal this 19th day of June 1843.

COSHOCTON COUNTY
Matthew Ferguson Wesley Graves
State of Ohio to Wit:

We Matthew Ferguson and Wesley Graves acting Justices of the Peace in the county and state aforesaid do here by certify that Henrietta Ricketts, wife of Anthony Ricketts, Lenia Compton, wife of Zachariah Compton, Nancy Finnell, wife of Thomas Finnell, Dorcas Compton, blife of Richard Compton, Amelia Compton, wife of George Gompton, Hulda Ann Compton,wife of Elisha Compton parties to a certain deed bearing date on the 19th day of June 1843 and herunto annaced personally appeared before us in our County aforesaid and being examined by us privetly and apart from their husbans and having the deed aforsiad fully explained to them they the sAid Henrietta Ricketts, Lenia Compton, Nancy Finnell, Dorcas Compton, Amelia Compton and Hulda Ann Compton acknowledgeed the same to be their act and deed and declared that they had willingly signed, sealed and delivered the same and that they wished not to relent it. Given under our had and seals this 19th day of June 1843.

(following is a statement from Alexander McGowen, Clerk of Court of Common Pleas of Coshocton County, Ohio and one by Corrington W. Leach, Judge of Common Pleas for the fourth Judicial Curcuit Ohio stating that the Matthew Ferguson and Wesley Graves are lawful officers)

Clerks office of Rappahannock County Court

This deed from Sarah Compton and others to John Jett and Joseph Reid having been acknowledged before two magestrates in the county of Coshocton in the State of Ohio was received and admitted to record 20th day of September 1843
Teste W.J. Menefee, Clk.

Census:
1840 Jackson, Coshocton Co, Ohio
George Cumpton (Compton)

Name: George Cumpton (bro of Richard & Henrietta Compton Ricketts)
Home in 1840 Jackson, Coshocton, Ohio
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39:1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 3
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 5
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 5

Name: Anthony Ricketts
Home in 1840 Jackson, Coshocton, Ohio
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1
(Henrietta Compton - sis to Geo & Richard)
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
Persons Employed in Manufacture and Trade: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 8
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3
Total Free White Persons: 11
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 11

Name: Richard Cumpton [Richard Compton] (bro of Geo & Henrietta)
Home in 1840 Jackson, Coshocton, Ohio
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 4
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 6
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 6

same pg
Name: Sarah Cumpton (Sarah Duke Compton, mother of Henrietta, George, and Richard
Home in 1840 Jackson, Coshocton, Ohio
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 60 thru 69: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 2
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write:2
Free White Persons - Under 20: 1
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 4
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 4


Census:
1850 Jackson, Coshocton Co, Ohio
residence 342
John D. Compton 35 farmer VA
Mary P. 31 Ohio
James 2 Ohio
Francis A. (m) 4/12 Oho
Samuel Pierrel 15 Ohio

residence 343
Anthony Ricketts 57 VA miller
Henrietta Ricketts 54 VA
Elizabeth Ricketts 23 VA
Alcinda Ricketts 21 VA
Nancy Ricketts 19 VA
Anthony Ricketts 16 OH
William Ricketts 13 OH
Mary Ann Graham 26 VA
Margaret Graham 3 VA

residence 344:
Hezekiah Ricketts 24 VA farming
Celia 22 Ohio
Martha 7/12 Ohio
George Smith 13 Ohio

residence 346
Sarah Compton 75 1775 Maryland
Thomas Compton 37 1813 Virginia
Hiram Compton 14 1836 Ohio
Zachariah Compton 52 1798 Virginia

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Aft 1803, Culpeper Co, Virginia

Notes:

1793
On December 24, 1793 a Bond of Marriage of Dickerson Wood II and Hannah Wither was executed and delivered by John Withers, Hannah's father, to Henry Lee, Esquire, Governor of Virginia. The bond read:
Dickerson Wood and Hannah Withers Marriage Bond
Know all men by these Presents, That we Dickerson Wood and John Withers are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency Henry Lee, Esq. Governor of Virginia, in the just and full sum of one hundred fifty dollars, current money, to which payment well and truly to be made, to the said Governor or his successors, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these Presents: Sealed with our seal, and dated this 24 day of December 1793.
The condition of the above obligation is such, that, whereas there is a marriage suddenly intended to be solemnized, between the above bound Dickerson Wood and Hannah Withers now if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said Marriage, then the above obligation to be void and of no effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Sealed and delivered in presence of (illegible)
/s/ Dickerson Wood
/s/John Withers

Dickerson Wood II joined Darnold, in Culpeper County, Virginia, after Dickerson Wood I died in 1803. William Wood seems to have stayed at the home place in Virginia until joining with others leaving for Kentucky in about 1816. It is not known if any other Wood came to Kentucky. The younger Dickerson Wood later settled in what became Marion County, West Virginia. He died between 1799-1864 in Marion County, West Virginia. There are descendents by his name in the 1880 census.


Dickerson Wood, Jr. was the son of Dickerson Wood and Mary. The family lived at Leeds Manor, having property leased to them from Lord Thomas Fairfax. They were to take care of the land and have so many apple trees and so many acres of tenable land, paying a yearly rent of 100 pounds. This is all documented.
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http://www.nampoppy.com/Wood.htm

Notes for DICKERSON WOOD:

Copies from LDS Family History Library: Book US/CAN 975.5275 D2a "Fauquier Families 1759-1799; Comprehensive indexed abstracts of Tax and Tithable Lists, Marriage Bonds and Minute, Deed, and Will Books, and Others" by John P. Alcock: Page 274: Payne, James 92H-95H-son of William-99born MB 12/10/1795 to Elizabeth Wood, dau of Dickerson Wood, wit/bd Dickerson Wood(Jr.). M 12-410, 1796. He and Jesse Payne patrollers under Presley Payne, officer of patrol." Page 85: "Cunnagy, David +. MB 12/28/1795 to Mary Wood, dau of Dickerson Wood Sr., wit/bd Dickerson Wood Jr."

Dickerson's son, also named Dickerson, joined his brother-in-law, Darnall Wood, in Culpeper County, Virginia, after his father's death in 1803. William Wood seems to have stayed at the home place in Virginia until joining with others leaving for Kentucky in about 1816. It is not known if any other Wood came to Kentucky. Young Dickerson later settled in what became Marion County, West Virginia and there were descendents with his name in the 1880 census.

The younger Dickerson Wood joined his brother-in-law, Darnold Wood, in Culpeper County, Virginia, after the elder Dickerson Wood died in 1803. His brother, William Wood, seems to have stayed at the home place in Virginia until joining others leaving for Kentucky in about 1816. It is not known if any other Wood came to Kentucky from Virginia. The younger Dickerson later settled in what became Marion County, West Virginia and there are descendents by his name in the 1880 census.

LDS Microfilm #1036440 Fauquier Co., VA Wills, shows Dickerson listed as son of Dickerson Wood. WOOD, DICKERSON 23 January, 1803 25 July, 1803 Wife, Mary Wood Sons: Dickerson, William, Elijah, James Mentions a daughter, but does not name. Wit: Lewis Jones, Enoch Smoot (Page 441)

In the 1810 census Dickerson Wood was listed in Culpepper County, Virginia. He had four boys and 2 girls under 10 years of age. (Gabriel would have been 7 at the time), a boy and 2 girls ages 10-16; he and his wife were 26-45, and they owned one slave.

The US Census of 1810 for Culpeper County, Virginia lists: Dickinson Wood 4 males under 10 1 male 10-15 1 male 26-45 2 females under 10 2 females 10-15 1 female 26-45 1 slave

All of Dickerson Wood, Jr.'s male children, except for Gabriel, went to Nakomis, Montgomery County, Illinois.

More About DICKERSON WOOD:

Census: 1810, Culpeper County, Virginia

Marriage Notes for DICKERSON WOOD and HANNAH WITHERS:

LDS Microfilm #1036440 Fauquier Co., Marriages P.116. An alphabetical listing of those married in Fauquier Co., Va. Dickerson (Dickinson) Wood and Hannah Withers dated December 24, 1793.

BOND OF MARRIAGE of Dickerson Wood and John Withers to Henry Lee, Esq., Governor of Virginia: (Source: Circuit Court Clerk, Fauquier County, Virginia, Book 1 Page 409).

Know all men by these presents, that we Dickerson Wood and John Withers are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency Henry Lee Esq. Governor of Virginia, in the just and full sum of one hundred and fifty dollars current money, to which payment well and truly to be made, to the said Governor or his successors, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seal and dated this 24 day of December 1793.
The condition of the above obligation is such, that, whereas there is a marriage suddenly intended to be solemnized, between the above bound Dickerson Wood and Hannah Withers now if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said Marriage, then the above obligation to be void and of no effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.

Sealed and delivered in the presence of O. Gwathmey.

Dickerson Wood [Seal] John Withers [Seal]

December 24, 1793 Hannah's mother, Elizabeth, consented to the marriage.

Fauquier County December 24th 1793. This is to certify that I Elizabeth Withers and Hannah Withers do give free liberty to Dickerson Wood to get ought license to join together the holy estate of matrimony as Witness our hands Elizabeth Withers Hannah Withers. (Volume 1-3 Fauquier County, Virginia Marriage Bonds)
Dickinson Wood married Hannah Withers September 3, 1786 in Fauquier County, Virginia; Dickinson Wood married Hannah Withers December 24, 1793 in Fauquier County, Virginia. These two different dates of marriage were reflected on a CD. Obviously one of the entries is in error. There is a 7 year difference between the two marriage dates. Note also that the first name is given as Dickinson rather than Dickerson. However, it is proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Dickinson Wood and Dickerson Wood are one and the same because (1) the marriage to a Hannah Withers is common to them and (2) the marriages occurred in Fauquier County, Virginia.
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From LaRita Couch (laritajim@cyberport.com) She states, "All the sons except Gabriel went to Nakomis, Montgomery Co, Illinois (according to my GGrandmother Fannie Wood Cline.)"
She also states, "Do you know anything about Amelia and Gabriel having Indian descent??? It has been a tale that has been told forever on our side and I read a query on the Coshocton page that said she was part Indian. I think there is a difence in opinion on the amount of Indian blood and which tribe."

Dickerson* married Hannah* Withers on 24 Dec 1793 in Fauquier Co, Virginia. Hannah* (daughter of James* Withers and Elizabeth* Rosser) was born about 1771 in Fauquier Co, Virginia; died after 1850. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1836, Bond Co, Illinois; Francis and Elizabeth moved to Bond County, Illinois

Francis married Elizabeth Wood on 20 May 1815 in Culpeper Co, Virginia. Elizabeth (daughter of Dickerson* Wood, Jr and Hannah* Withers) was born on 15 Aug 1796 in Fauquier Co, Virginia; died on 25 Mar 1876 in Bond Co, Illinois; was buried in Antioch Cem, Wenonah, Christian Co, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]