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  1. Norris Matthew Compton: Birth: 26 APR 1836 in Sullivanville, NY. Death: 22 NOV 1919 in Naperville, IL


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a. Note:   Peter Compton (1813-1886) and Amy Norris (1819-1910) Peter Compton was born in Tompkins County, New York (17 June 1813), son of Stephen and Anna (Van Sickle) Compton. He became a circuit preacher for the Methodist-Episcopal Church. He married Amy Norris on 30 April 1835. She had been born in Sullivan County, New York in 1819, daughter of Matthew and Julia (Van Duzer) Norris. They were early members of the church at Sullivanville, NY. There are a number of references to his ministry (see below). In 1850, the family is listed in the US Census of Barton, Tioga, NY, consisting of Peter (“Methodist preacher”), Amy, son Norris Compton, and Peter’s father, Stephen Compton.
  “A Biographical Record of Chemung County New York”, 1902. Page 50.
  Records of Peter Compton’s Ministry:
 History of Tioga, Chemung, Tompkins, and Schuyler Counties, New York, 1879: The Methodist Episcopal Church of Tyrone Village - The society or class was formed at the schoolhouse in Tyrone Village, Oct 11, 1828, by Elder Nathan B. Dodson, a presiding elder of the Jersey circuit. Among the original members were…..Peter Compton.
  History of Tioga, Chemung, Tompkins, and Schuyler Counties New York, 1879 - The Methodist Church - Veteran, New York: In 1832 a class and church was organized at Sullivanville, and were composed of Dietrich Shaffer, leader, Sarah Shaffer, as are Mallory and wife, and soon after Peter and Amy Compton. A meeting house was erected in 1855, thoroughly repaired in 1877, and on June 27, 1878, was rededicated. There are about 25 members.
  Landmarks of Tompkins County, New York by John H. Selkreg, 1894; D. Mason & Co., Publisher, Chapter XVI - Town of Danby: The South Danby Methodist Church was organized as early as 1830, and was formerly a part of the North Danby charge. The church was built in 1836. The charge was separated from the parent church in 1843. In 1871 the church was extensively repaired. The first pastor was Rev. Peter COMPTON.
  A History of South Danby and of the Methodist Episcopal Church, 1873: 1839 - Peter Compton preached one year.
 Minutes of the Annual Conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church - Oneida, NY Conference, August 21, 1844 - Peter Compton listed in the Owego District preaching at Flemingville, NY.
  Minutes of the Annual Conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church - Oneida, NY Conference - July 22, 1846 - Peter Compton is listed as Deacon. Also listed as preacher in the Susquehanna District in Pike, NY
  Minutes of the Annual Conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church - Oneida, NY Conference July 21, 1847 - Peter Compton listed as Deacon. Also listed as preacher in the Susquehanna District in Pike, NY.
  Minutes of the Annual Conferences of the Methodist Episcopal Church - Oneida, NY Conference - July 26, 1848 - Peter Compton listed as Deacon. Also listed as preacher in the Susquehanna District in Greene, NY.
  Minutes and Official Journal of the Thirteenth Session of the Central New York Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church held at Syracuse, New York October 6 - 13, 1880: Local Preacher’s Directory - Sullivanville: Peter Compton.
  Personal recollections of Amy Norris Compton by John Compton Leffler (great grandson), 1973
  Amy Norris died in her rocking chair by the window in Norris Compton's home in Horseheads - knitting needles in her hands. Her strong, classic face, kind blue eyes and soft voice are among the vivid memories of my childhood. She was the great conciliator; always ready to say a good word - even for the Devil.
  Amy Norris Compton obituary: Elmira Star Gazette, page 7, Mon 7 Mar 1910:
  Mrs. Amy C. Compton, widow of Peter Compton, died this morning at 7:15 o'clock at the home in Horseheads. She was born in Sullivan County, N.Y. October 13, 1819, and removed to Chemung County with her parents in 1820. She is survived by her son Norris M. Compton of Horseheads: four grandchildren: William R. Compton, of Elmira, Mrs. J. R. Fitzgerald of Aurora, IL, Mrs. J. H. Lent of New York, Mrs. J. H. Leffler of Attica, NY; also 12 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. The funeral will be held at the home in Horseheads Wednesday at 10 a.m. and burial will be in the Van Duzer Cemetery.
  Amy Norris Compton obituary: Chemung Valley Reporter, 10 March 1910:
  At an early hour Monday morning Mrs. Amy C. Compton died at the home of her son, Norris M. Compton, on South Main Street in Horseheads, at the advanced age of 91 years. Mrs. Compton was born in Sullivan County, NY October 13, 1819. Her husband, Peter Compton, died many years ago, and since then she has resided with her son. The deceased retained her faculties until a short time before her demise. She read much and her memory was always to be relied upon. She was a devoted and consistent Christian and a member of the Methodist Church, attending its services regularly and constantly so long as health permitted.


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