COMPTON, Albert
Source: Lafayette Journal and Courier Wed 3 Sept 1924 p 14
Albert Compton, county recorder of Fountain County, Indiana
died suddenly at his home in Covington Monday from an attack of acute
indigestion. Mr. Compton was 48 years of age and is survived by his widow,
Sarah E. Compton and three children: son, Earl of Chicago; a daughter, Wilma
who assisted him in the conduct of the office and a younger daughter, Flossie. Mr. Compton who was born in Illinois came to
Fountain County several years ago and was employed in various capacities until,
losing his health from the effects of diabetes, he contracted gangrene and lost
both of his limbs, amputation being necessary. Undaunted by his misfortune, Mr.
Compton conducted a grocery store at Sterling, Fountain County and was honored
by election to the office of county recorder in 1922. Mr. Compton was a
faithful and accommodating officer and made many friends in his brief residence
in Covington. He was a member of the Masonic lodge and his funeral will be held
under Masonic honors at Rockville cemetery at Veedersburg. - kbz
Source: Indianapolis Star Tues 2 Sept 1924 p 10
Covington Sept 1- Albert Compton, 48 years old, recorder of
Fountain County Indiana died suddenly of acute indigestion at his home here
today. He was a native of Illinois, but
had been a resident of Indiana for many years. He was a member of the Masonic
order. The widow, one son and two daughters, Earl of Chicago, Miss Wilma, his
deputy and Miss Flossie, survive. - kbz