FOUND DEAD IN HIS BED
SQUIRE JOHN A. COMPTON PASSES AWAY WITH HEART DISEASE.
John A. Compton, one of Lawrence County's best known and most popular citizens, died at his home near Hulette, this county, some time during last Friday night. His passing into eternity was not known until Saturday morning when a member of the family went to his bed and found him cold in death. He had suffered somewhat from heart trouble, and this caused his demise. Friday night he retired, feeling as well as usual, after having eaten a good supper. Squire Compton was 73 years old. Eleven children survive him and also one brother, J.H. of Buchanan, and one sister, Mrs. Caroline Prichard of Falls City, Neb. Another sister, Margaret A. Compton, died May 18th of this year. Besides seven children at home, there are L.T. of Ashland, K.F. of Louisa, D.C., an employee of C. & O railroad, and S.G. who lives near the old home. Squire Compton spent all of his life except the first eight years at the home where he died. He was one of the most popular men in the county, because he was one of the most genial and generous. Hospitality in his home was of that whole-souled kind that captured every guest who entered there. He was of a cheerful disposition, full of humor, and was an entertaining companion. He was a true friend, and there are hundreds of friends of his who are a saddened by his death. For 24 years, he was a Magistrate of Lawrence County, having been elected every time he was a candidate. Four years ago, he declined to offer his name again. As a member of the local court of the county, he stood for progressive measures and for efficient handling of county affairs. The burial took place Sunday and was very largely attended. All the sons and daughters were present.
(Obituary from "The Big Sandy News," Louisa, KY, Friday, June 18, 1920, Page 1.)

From the "Big Sandy News," June, 1920:
John Compton died at home in Hewlette, Kentucky, 73 years old, eleven children still survive, brother J.R. of Buchanan, sister Carolyn Prichard of Falls City, Nebraska, seven children at home. He spent all of his life but eight years at home where he died. He was one of the most popular men in the county, because he was one of the most genial and generous. He had a cheerful disposition, full of humor and was an entertaining companion.