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Sarah Brentlinger Compton

Birth	:	14 Dec 1826 Pickaway County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	14 Jan 1922 Belle Plaine, Benton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Irving Cemetery, Irving, Benton County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.9505997, -92.2797012
Inscription	:	95 years 1 mo.
Description	:	Gra'ma Compton Laid To Rest End Came Saturday In Her Ninety Sixth Year. Had Lived In Vicinity Since 1855. Mrs. Sarah Compton, or as she was commonly known to her intimates, "Grandma" Compton, passed away on Saturday, January 14th at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. H. Kollman where she had been making her home for some months. Grandma Compton, who was in her ninety sixth year, had been growing weaker for some time and the end was not unexpected. Despite her advanced age, until quite recently her mind remained clear and she took a keen... Read More	Gra'ma Compton Laid To Rest End Came Saturday In Her Ninety Sixth Year. Had Lived In Vicinity Since 1855. Mrs. Sarah Compton, or as she was commonly known to her intimates, "Grandma" Compton, passed away on Saturday, January 14th at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. H. Kollman where she had been making her home for some months. Grandma Compton, who was in her ninety sixth year, had been growing weaker for some time and the end was not unexpected. Despite her advanced age, until quite recently her mind remained clear and she took a keen interest in the affairs of the home, the community and the nation. During the war her patriotism was intense and she showed her devotion by knitting hundreds of socks for the soldiers altho she was then past ninety years of age. Grandma Compton and her husband, the late Isaac R. Compton, were among the earliest settlers ot this sec?? locating on a farm three and a half miles north of this city in 1855, which Mr. Compton secured..from the government the year ... The couple resided on this farm until the death of the husband fifty years ago when it was bequeathed to the son, I. N. Compton who still retains possession. All of the trials and hardships of the pioneer were hers, yet they only served to make her the more devoted to her family, her friends and her acquaintances, and of her it can be said that here was a woman of God, who had made her life a blessing whether in the home, in the church or among her friends. It is no wonder then that many are ready to rise up and call her blessed. The funeral was held from the Christ Methodist Episcopal Church Tuesday afternoon and was in charge of the Rev. E. G. Hunt, of Lyons, a former pastor. Burial was in the family lot at Irving Cemetery beside the husband. Mrs. Compton chose the text to be used at her funeral, which was: "We know that if this earthly house of our tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." Sarah Brentlinger was born in Pickaway county, Ohio, on December 14, 1826 and passed away in this city on January 14, 1922 at the age of 95 years and 1 month. On August 9th, 1849 she was united in marriage to Isaac R. Compton in Allen County, Ohio. To them there were born eight children, two sons and six daughters, namely: Amanda Elizabeth, Martha Ann McGranahan, Joseph R., Lydia Marie Lea Velle, Sarah Emma, Almeda Hollman, Isaac Newton Compton and Jennie Louisa, five of whom reached maturity and three are still living and are; Mrs. Lydia M. Lea Velle and Mrs. Wm. H. Kollman of Belle Plaine and Mr. I. N.Compton of Valley Falls, Kansas. Beside the three living children there are eleven grand children, nine great grand children and one great great grandchild. The Compton family was among the very early settlers of this community, residing on the old home place three and a half miles north of this city for years. The husband passed away about fifty years ago and some thirty years ago Mrs. Compton came to this city which has since been her home. In this time she has lived with her children and she has always been carefully looked of er, especially In the latter years when she became enfeebled thru old age. Mrs. Compton's people were Lutherans. but finding the Christian church of Irving the nearest, she united with that church and upon coming to Belle Plaine she joined the Methodist church, thus connecting her life with whatever church she could do the most good with. The Belle Plaine Union January 19, 1922

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Where is Sarah Brentlinger Compton's memorial?
Sarah Brentlinger Compton's memorial is located at: Irving Cemetery, Irving, Benton County, USA.
When did Sarah Brentlinger Compton death?
Sarah Brentlinger Compton death on 14 Jan 1922 in Belle Plaine, Benton County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Sarah Brentlinger Compton's memorial?
Latitude: 41.9505997
Longitude: -92.2797012

Family Members:

Spouse

Isaac R. Compton

(1827 - 1872)

Children

Jennie Louisa Compton

(unknow - 1866)

Sarah Emma Compton

(unknow - 1867)

Joseph R Compton

(1853 - 1894)

Lydia Marie Compton Leavell

(1857 - 1938)

Alameda E Compton Kollman

(1861 - 1955)

Isaac Newton Compton

(1863 - 1926)

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Coordinate: 41.9505997, -92.2797012

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Coordinate: 41.8991950, -92.1852390

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23. Twogood Cemetery
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24. Stayskal Cemetery
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