Citation
  • "Layton Cemetery Transcriptions".
Data
  • Category: Original
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DavidComptonTombstone
Source Note
Rt 11, Upper Court Street, Town of Kirkwood, Broome Co., New York
His is the oldest known dated stone.
Content
  • Text: Here lays the body of Captain David
    Compton - who was Born may 10
    in The year of our Lord 1756 By
    A Long Lingering disorder Called
    The dropsy departed This Life August
    24, 1805 Being in the 49th year of His
    Age
Personal Names
PersonClaimDetailEvidence
Capt. David ComptonNameDavid Compton [S104] [S105] [S152] [S153] [S1070:74] [S1966]
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Events & Attributes
PersonClaimDateDetailAgeEvidence
Capt. David ComptonBirthMay 10, 1756 [S153]
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Capt. David ComptonDeathAug 24, 1805Chenango, Tioga, New York, United States [S152] [S153] 49y
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Capt. David ComptonBurial Aug 24, 1805 - Oct 25, 1805Layton Cemetery, Kirkwood, Broome, New York, United States [S153]
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