Compton Family Papers

Legal and other papers (some parchment) plus correspondence of the Compton Family, orignally of Paignton in Devon, England. Deposited by A. H. Angelo November 15, 1991.

Brief listing as follows:

17-- 6 docs, brother's letters etc.

17-- 13 docs, brown envelope

c.1772 (3 docs)

1772 Indenture

[Names mentioned in the 18th century papers above include James Compton, Ian Compton, Charles Spencer Compton and Samuel Compton].

18-- c. 30 docs - string tied

1803 Brown paper bundle - about 60 docs, plus blue envelope containing about 20 docs

1806-1816 (10 docs; 4 parchment docs)

1839 [unclear - Amy Stabb?]

[Papers from the earlier part of the 19th century relate to Lieutenant Richard Compton (d. 1856), and are primarily regarding his administration of the will and effects of Grace Compton, a spinster aunt of either he or his wife (Christian Mary Compton)].

1855-1858 Entry into Royal Mail (6 docs)

1858 (18 docs, wills etc.)

1859-1872 Certificates of Conduct and Copies (2 sets)

1859-1877 RN-qualify-retirement

1878-1900 Sierra Leone papers - tied with red - (10 sets or docs)

1886-1900 Sierra Leone - about 17 docs

[Papers from the latter part of the 19th century relate primarily to the career John Nicholas Compton (probably the son of Richard and Christian) who spent some time in Sierra Leone as a Commander of governmental paddle steamers. There are also letters addressed to the 'Misses Compton', and papers relating to Christian Compton's handling of business affairs after her husband Richard's death].

27 docs - Bill for meadows - insurance etc. London Gazette 1899 + 1 doc (2)

1927 + 1932 J. A. Allen - will and codicil