Dec 31 2007
William Peter Crompton
William Peter Crompton
Birth: 9 Jun 1873 in England
Mother: Eliza Wright
Father: Robert Crompton
Death: 22 Nov 1944 in Gloucester City, Camden County, New Jersey, United States
Burial: New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr, Camden County, New Jersey, United States
Marriages
Katherine Agnes Lyden on 16 Sep 1906 in Gloucester City, Camden County, New Jersey, United States
Divorces
Katherine Agnes Lyden (sometime 1910-1918)
Children
Florence Crompton (born Margaret 13 Jan 1907)
Beatrice Marie Crompton (born Edith 6 Oct 1909)
Census Information
1871: Stockport, Cheshire, England
1880: Gloucester City, Camden County, New Jersey, United States
1895: Gloucester City, Camden County, New Jersey, United States
1900: Gloucester City, Camden County, New Jersey, United States
1910: Gloucester City, Camden County, New Jersey, United States
1920:
1930:
Miscellaneous Facts
- According to family stories, the reason for William’s divorce was that his wife Agnes felt he was a “mama’s boy.” Nothing else has been passed down regarding the divorce.
- On the two available census records after his divorce, William still indicates that he is married.
Research Goals
- Obtain William’s birth record to double verify birth date, place and his parents
- Send for a copy of his divorce proceedings from Katherine Agnes Hartman
- Get a copy of William’s death certificate
William’s Relationship to Me
William Crompton
d. Beatrice Marie Crompton
gd. Beatrice Marie Trainer
ggd. Kathleen Patricia Hammell
gggd. Melissa Susan McHugh
Sources
UK Census 1871
US Federal Census 1880
New Jersey Census 1895
US Federal Census 1900
US Federal Census 1910
