A.G. Compton , Rapides Parish Louisiana
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Source: Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Northwest Louisiana
The Southern Publishing Company, Chicago & Nashville,  1890

A.G. COMPTON, a prominent citizen and a successful planter of Rapides
Parish, is a native born resident of this parish, his birth occurring in
1832.  His parents, John and Amelia (Baillio) Compton, were natives of
Maryland and Louisiana, respectively, the former born in 1769, came to
Louisiana, and was engaged in planting the remainder of his days.  At the
time of his death, which occurred in 1856, he was one of the most extensive
and wealthiest planters in the parish, being worth at least $1,000,000.  He
was in the War of 1812, and participated in the battle of New Orleans.  The
mother died in 1859.  A. G. Compton was educated principally in Virginia
and Kentucky, and graduated from Center College at the close of 1853.
After completing his education he returned to Louisiana, and devoted his
time to the management of his estate.  In 1855 he was married in
Harrodsburg, Ky., to Miss Bettie, daughter of Maj. Joseph Taylor, a native
of Kentucky, an eminent lawyer and a man of State reputation.  Her mother's
maiden name was Georgiana Timberlake.  Mr. Compton is a public spirited
citizen, but is averse to mixing up with political squabbles.  He is a
member of the Farmers' Alliance at Alexandria, and is a man of sound
practical judgment.  His marriage resulted in the birth of two children-a
son and daughter.  Mrs. Compton died in 1860, and nine years later Mr.
Compton married Miss Martha, daughter of Dr. Thomas H. Maddox.  Three
children were the fruits of this last union.  Mr. Compton is deeply
interested in educational matters, and his children are all favored with
every advantage for a good schooling.