| 1. | John* C Compton, Sr. (immigrant) was born in 1629 in England (son of John* Compton, (immigrant) and Susannah* "Ann" Freeman, (immigrant)); died on 18 Jan 1718 in Charles Co, Maryland. Other Events and Attributes:
- Emigration: 1664, England
- Immigration: 1664, Maryland
Notes:
John C. Compton and his son Mathew Compton both used the Compton family of Northampton, England's seal on documents. The family is in the Earle of Northampton and is listed in Burke's Peerage.
(from Sarah Browder 12/15/03)
JOHN COMPTON (1-1) the first of this family to reach American soil as far as is known, came to Maryland from England about 1662. CAVALIERS and PIONEERS by Nugent Vol I p 147 shows a John Compton transported to Mockjack Bay area of Va near the Severn River by Thomas Williams in Aug 31, 1643. The question that will probably remain unsolved is whether this is our John Compton or not.
(According to Skordas' "Early Settlers of Maryland" John Compton was in Charles Co prior to 1664 L. 7 f 490 ).Some will argue that if a person was transported by someone else then how could he have obtained land so quickly. His first piece of land was Brathwood, in Charles Co, an estate of 800 acres surveyed for him was patented 12 June 1665. Also a patent of 200 acres called Boswell was also issued the same year. So it seems John was not destitute when he arrived to have acquired over 1000 acres of land. In 1675 he married Mary Clarke, widow of Robert Douglas and daughter of John Clarke( will dated 12 Aug 1698- 6.177) and probably granddaughter of Robert Clarke (will dated 21 July 1664-1.208)
It appears John Compton was born in England circa 1629 and died by 18 Jan 1717/18 Charles Co, Md when will was probated.
John Compton appraised estate of John Clarke 9.212 Inv. Lb 63.11.0 26 Nov 1696 (Md Inventories and Accts V 3 p 150
(V 6 p 14 Mary Douglas 20.27 acct Charles Co Lb 20.9.8 payments to Dr Briscoe, Sarah Smith (extrx of Ralph Smith) due on administration of estate of Robert Douglas. Admins. John Compton Jr.
The following children were known from this marriage:
2-1 John Jr, b 9/21/1667; d. 1714; m. -left 3 ch. under age of 9 2-2 Samuel b 6/11/1669; d. 1703; m. Ann ?
2-3 MATHEW see below:
2-4 Gerrard, b 10/8/1673
2-5 Elinor, b 7/21/1677; m 9/21/1694 Henry Hardy
2-6 James, b 5/20/1679
2-7 Rachel b 5/22/1681
2-8 William d 1725 (no real proof of him)
John Compton -900 acres called Boswell in St Mary's Co (Land Office Patents 7 p 499 and 502 dated 24 Jan 1664) and Edward Swann 200 acres called Chestnutt Point in Charles Co and 1200 acres in St Mary's Co called Eagleton -same book and page. Edward Swan transported persons in 1662, 1663, and 1664. John Compton was witness and also stated he was due land by custom of colony for
transporting himself into Charles Co( Land Office Patents Bk 8 p 460-464. What with closeness of John and Edward Swan it is only natural that their families would intermarry, considering the scarcity of those entering the colony at that time. More on the Swann/Swan family in that chapter.
John Compton's will was made 29 May 1713 and was probated Charles Co 5 March 1718(Charles Co. Accts: L 2. f 447). Heirs given as "eldest son John-2/3 of land lying both in Charles and St. Mary's counties and 2/3 of estate, both
household and goods chattles and horses"; "son Mathew 1/3 of patented land in both Charles and St. Mary's", after their deaths it shall pass to nearest of Compton kin of either son. Both sons were appointed executors. Test: Phillip Briscoe, Sr, John Fairfax, Susanna Briscoe Liber 15 folio 8 (No mention of wife or other children.)
Abstracts of Inv. & Accts of Prerog. Ct of Md-Skinner V 8 p 35 John Compton, Jr. 36A. 242,235 Acct. Charles Co Lb 13.15.8 27 Aug 1714 Lb 37.18.7
Admr: John Compton Sr
1664, Dec 21: Claimed rights at his lordship's land office for 50 acres of land for own personal adventure into Maryland. At same time he showed importation of a Richard Louder, acquiring 50 acres, and another 100 acres assigned to him for bringing in Thomas Thorowgood and wife Frances. Thus he came in on his own and unmarried. Therefore he was immigrant ancestor.
1665: Obtained 200 acres in St. Mary's Co "Boswell." John Compton and Robert Page of Maryland received, by patent, 800 acres. The land is called "Brothwood," lying in St. Mary's County in the woods, bounded by land of Edward Swann. Swann's land was called Sageston (Egglestone?)
from Sarah Browder:
1665: John Compton and Robert Page of Maryland received, by patent, 800 acres. The land is called BRATHWOOD, lyingin St. Mary's Co in the woods, bounded by land of Edward Swann. Swann's land was called EGGLESTON in May 15,1666. John Compton and Robert Page assigned Brathwood to Walter Bayne.
1666, May 15: John Compton and Robert Page assigned Brotherwood to Walter Bayne.
1677: list of debts of the estate of Robert Hunt includes John Compton.
1686: Appraised the estate of John Clarke, deceassed of Charles Co Dec 1686.
1698: witnessed the Charles County will of Ralph Smith.
1702, Mar 2: in a deed, land in Chas Co. called Watson's Choice, was said to be bounded by Edward Swan and John Compton. Liber Z p. 4.
1705, Jan 28: deed from John Compton, planter, to Cornelius White, Gent. The land adjoins the land of John Pile's Saram Manor and John Compton. Laid out for 50 acres. Witnessed by Robert Saintclair, John Sander. Liber Z page 273.
1712/13, Feb 18: a witness of the deed from John Woodyard, carpenter, and Jane, his wife, to Henry Brett. Liber D#2, Page 40.
1713, May 29. Wrote a will in Charles County. Left 2/3 of patent land and 2/3 of his personal estate to his eldest son John, and 1/3 of each to son Mathew. The land lies in both Charles and St Mary's Counties. Ref: Maryland Calendar of Wills, vol IV p. 191.
5 Mar 1718. William Compton who signed inv. of John Compton Sr as next of kin, must have been a son & heir of John Jr.
John* married Mrs. Ann (..) Compton about 1665. Ann was born in 1629 in Maryland; died after 1666. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
John* married Mary* Rebecca Clarke about 1666 in Charles Co, Maryland. Mary* (daughter of Robert* Clarke, Sr and Winefred* Seybourne) was born about 1645 in Maryland; died before 1718 in Charles Co, Maryland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- John C Compton, Jr was born on 21 Sep 1667 in Charles Co, Maryland; died in 1714 in Maryland.
- Samuel Compton was born on 11 Jun 1669 in Maryland; died before 25 Sep 1706 in Trinity Parish, Charles Co, Maryland.
- Judith Compton was born about 1670 in Maryland; died in 1736 in St. Marys, Charles Co, Maryland.
- Mathew* Compton, Sr was born on 17 Jun 1671 in Charles Co, Maryland; died on 8 Sep 1747 in Charles Co, Maryland.
- Gerard Compton was born in 1673 in Maryland; died after 1674.
- Eleanor Compton was born on 21 Jul 1677 in Maryland; died after 1678.
- James Compton was born in 1679; died after 1747 in Saint Mary Co, Maryland.
- Ralph Compton was born in 1681; died after 1682.
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1629 - 1718 (89 years)