Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Compton, Eliza Jane (Rice) 1912
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Portland Observer, 2 Jan 1912

Mrs. M. Compton a Descendant of Mary, Queen of Scots, and Cousin of Irish 
Poetress.

Death Ends Long Suffering.

Well Known Danby Lady Passed to Reward Thursday, Following Years of Feeble 
Health.

Mrs. Martin Compton, for nearly 65 years a resident of Danby township, expired 
at her home last Thursday morning, death being due to a complication of 
diseases.  She had been critically ill for about three weeks, although her 
health had been failing for many years.  Funeral services were held at the late 
home Saturday at 1:00 o’clock, conducted by Rev. William W. Slee, of the local 
M.E. church, of which deceased had been a member for nearly 40 years, and 
interment was in the Danby township cemetery.

Mrs. Compton, whose maiden name was Eliza Jane Rice, was born in the state of 
Donegal, Ireland, on May 6, 1835.  At the age of 12 she came to America with 
her parents, who at once settled in Danby township, the original Rice home 
standing near the grave where her remains were lowered to their last resting 
place Saturday.  On Oct. 6, 1852, she was married to Martin Compton, a son of 
Rev. John Compton, who was circuit Methodist minister at that time, and who 
preached in the Danby church which today bears his name.  Six children were 
born to this union, four surviving.  They are Mrs. Anna Holland, Sheridan; Mrs. 
Frances Boote, William R. and John R. Compton, Grand Rapids.  Two sisters, Mrs. 
Letitia Barnes, of Portland, and Mrs. Margaret Davids, of Danby, as well as the 
husband, survive.

Mrs. Compton had made her home in Danby township continually since her 
migration from the mother country, and had endeared to her side a large number 
of friends, who deeply mourn her demise.  Before coming to this country she was 
affiliated with the ancient Presbyterian church of England, but joined the 
Methodist faith soon after locating here.  She was of Scotch-Irish descent, 
being a cousin of Frances Brown, the celebrated Irish poetress, whose ballad, 
“The Days of Old,” is still ringing in the ears of many admirers.   She was 
also a direct descendant of Mary, Queen of Scots, her mother being a member of 
the Nixon family, cousins of the Scots.  The old Scotch coat of arms hung for 
many years in the Compton home, but in some manner has become destroyed.


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