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WILLIAM COMPTON, farmer; P. O. West Milton; was born in this township, on Sec. 24, in 1832, and is a son of Henry and Rachel Compton. His father was born in Warren Co., Ohio, in 1806; his mother in Miami Co., in 1810; both are living, and have resided in this township for more than half a century. They are the parents of nine children, of whom six are living, viz., Martha, Pheres, William, Anna, Semantha, Lydia and Isaac. The deceased are Samuel, Nancy A. and one dying in infancy. Our subject was reared on his father’s farm, where he assisted in the labors of the same until his 26th year, when he began life for himself, and chose farming as a vocation. His marriage with Sarah J. Hutchins was celebrated in 1861; she was a daughter of Daniel H. Hutchins, a resident of Montgomery Co., Ohio. To their union one child was given, viz., Orilla E. Mrs. Compton departed this life April 1, 1872, aged about 36 years. She was a minister of the Friends’ Church, and died in the triumphs of her faith, and in the promises of her blessed Savior. His second marriage was celebrated with Sarah J. Gregg, in 1874; she is a daughter of William Gregg, a resident of Montgomery Co. After his first marriage he came to the place where he now resides. His land he cleared of the dense growth of timber that covered it, and fitted it for the implements of agriculture; he has 73 ½ acres of fine land, all in a high state of cultivation, and his buildings are good in every particular. He is a member of the society of Friends, and a very exemplary Christian gentleman.