Family Group Sheet
NameThomas Compton
Birthabt 1834, Indiana
Death16 Dec 1875, New Albany, Floyd Co., Indiana
Marriage26 May 1855, Dubois Co., Indiana
SpouseMartha Frentress
Birth11 Oct 1836, Indiana
Death6 Jun 1915, French Lick, Orange Co., Indiana
Other spousesAquilla “Quiller” Goodpaster
Notes for Martha Frentress
Her obituary in the Springs Valley Herald of June 17, 1915 reported:
“Mrs. Martha Goodpaster, the daughter of Emesly and Martha Frentress, was born Oct. 11th, 1836. Died June the 6th, 1915. Age 78 years, 7 months and 26 days. She was united in marriage with Thomas Compton, May the 26th, 1855. To this union were born eight children of which one remains, Mrs. Frank Drake. On Dec. 16th 1875 death robbed the home of Father and husband leaving mother with five children to mother and protect. On Oct. 24th 1880 Martha was again united in marriage with Quille Goodspaster. To this union were born two children, she was again left a widow on March the 3rd 1894 and had lived a life loneliness since husband and children having preceded her to the glory land. Martha confessed her faith in the true and living God by uniting with the christian church in early life and she hath done what she could, for the life has been filled with greater or less trials. But in each, God has been faithful, and has lovingly called her home. He will show us the fruits of our labors. When we stand round the glorious throne, and perchance in the crowns given, whose luster will never grow dim. The stars that sparkle the brightest will be, the trials we've born for him.
The funeral was held at Moores Ridge, services conducted by Rev. Minter.”
“Mrs. Martha Goodpaster, the daughter of Emesly and Martha Frentress, was born Oct. 11th, 1836. Died June the 6th, 1915. Age 78 years, 7 months and 26 days. She was united in marriage with Thomas Compton, May the 26th, 1855. To this union were born eight children of which one remains, Mrs. Frank Drake. On Dec. 16th 1875 death robbed the home of Father and husband leaving mother with five children to mother and protect. On Oct. 24th 1880 Martha was again united in marriage with Quille Goodspaster. To this union were born two children, she was again left a widow on March the 3rd 1894 and had lived a life loneliness since husband and children having preceded her to the glory land. Martha confessed her faith in the true and living God by uniting with the christian church in early life and she hath done what she could, for the life has been filled with greater or less trials. But in each, God has been faithful, and has lovingly called her home. He will show us the fruits of our labors. When we stand round the glorious throne, and perchance in the crowns given, whose luster will never grow dim. The stars that sparkle the brightest will be, the trials we've born for him.
The funeral was held at Moores Ridge, services conducted by Rev. Minter.”
