John Compton II, was son of John Compton I of Roxbury. It says he was born in Ipswich though. The reason being is unknown. John Compton II was 14 years old when his father died. His fathers first cousin was Henry Compton the Bishop of London. Henry adopted young John. John went back to England, Henry gave John Compton II, 800 acres of land that was called Brathwood in Charles County, Maryland. John went back to the colonies, where he died. John Compton II had a son he named John as well. John Compton II's grandson (John IV) moved to Halifax County, Virginia (Today it's Henry County, Va).
John Compton II, was son of John Compton I of Roxbury. It says he was born in Ipswich though. The reason being is unknown. John Compton II was 14 years old when his father died. His fathers first cousin was Henry Compton the Bishop of London. Henry adopted young John. John went back to England, Henry gave John Compton II, 800 acres of land that was called Brathwood in Charles County, Maryland. John went back to the colonies, where he died. John Compton II had a son he named John as well. John Compton II's grandson (John IV) moved to Halifax County, Virginia (Today it's Henry County, Va).
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