#1 Published in the Enterprise November 15, 1898

Nancy Compton died at her residence, on the farm, one mile south of Kennard, Nov. 11, of heart disease. She was 62 years, 3 months, and 16 days old. Deceased was born in Logan County, Ohio, July 25, 1836. When 16 years of age, she moved with her parents to Mahomet, Ill. In 1824 she was married to David M. Stewart and with him moved to Kansas where they remained until the civil war broke out when they moved to Omaha. In 1867 Mr. Stewart died, leaving her with four small children to provide for. In 1869 she was married to Johnathan Alloway and moved onto his farm, one mile south of Kennard. In 1879 he got his hand hurt in a threshing machine resulting in his death Oct. 12, 1879. In 1882 she was married to T. Compton and lived with him until her death, Nov. 11, 1898. She was a member of the Free Methodist Church and lived an exemplary Christian life. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother and died in the triumphs of a living faith. Her maiden name was Nancy C. Barnes.

#2 Published in the Kennard Enterprise November 18, 1898

DEATH OF MRS. THOMAS COMPTON

The sudden death of Mrs. Thomas Compton who died of heart failure at her home two miles south of town last Friday night has cast gloom over the entire community. She was taken sick about 12 o’clock. Dr. Pruner was summoned, but before he arrived the Angel of Mercy had called her home. The funeral services were held at the Free Methodist Church of which was active member, last Sunday morning and the remains laid to rest in the Blair Cemetery.

Mrs. Compton was a kind and loving wife and mother, a true Christian and an excellent woman in every respect. She leaves a husband and several grown up children to mourn her loss. The Enterprise deeply sympathizes with the bereaved husband and children.

#3 Published in the Blair Courier November 17, 1898

Mrs. T. Compton died at her home near Kennard last Friday night about 12 o’clock of heart disease. She was feeling as well as ever that night, but shortly before midnight she complained of not feeling well and passed quietly away shortly after. The deceased leaves a husband and several grown up children and a host of friends to mourn her sudden departure. Interment was made in the Kennard Cemetery.

#4-Published in the Republican November 17, 1898

Last Saturday morning, November 12, 1898 Mrs. Nancy C. Compton passed to the life beyond the veil. She leaves a husband, six children and a host of friends and relatives to mourn her departure.

Mrs. Compton was born July 25, 1836. She was converted when quite young and about 1884 united with the Free Methodist Church, of which she was a member when she passed away. On March 30, 1854 she was married to David M. Stewart. To them were born six children, four surviving her: Mrs. Rufus Claar, of Blair, Jacob Stewart, of Washington, and Charles and Richard Stewart, of Kennard. On Dec. 5, 1869, she was married to Jonathan Alloway. To them were born two children, Oliver, S. Alloway, of Lincoln, and Burton S. Alloway, who is now with the 3rd regiment at Savannah. On April 9, 1882, she was married to Thompson Compton. She was a fond and loving wife and mother and faithful Christian.

The funeral services were held at the Free Methodist Church of Kennard last Sunday and the remains laid to rest in the Blair Cemetery. May we all meet in the peace over the river.

#5-Published in the Pilot November 17, 1898. (It is the same article as printed in the Republican.

(Note: One obituary says burial in Blair Cemetery, another says in Kennard Cemetery)

18 Sept., 1899 - The Pilot - Mrs. Dan Compton The death of Mrs. Dan Compton occurred last Saturday evening at 8:00 o'clock at her home near the Danish college. Mrs. Compton has been suffering from a long-standing illness and while her death was not altogether a surprise yet it comes as a sudden shock to her many friends in the city and county. She was universally loved for she was always doing or saying kind things for neighbors and friends. What more could be asked of anyone? Short services were held at the house at nine o'clock this morning, after which the remains were taken to Kennard where a short service was held at 11 o'clock and the remains interred in the Kennard cemetery.

(Note: She is buried in the Blair Cemetery, under the name of her second husband, Mr. Alloway)

Obituaries and Blair cemetery records courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Records on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library

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