Sophia Emily Compton b. 12/24/1829 died in 3/19/1908 in Franklin Co., MS. She was the daughter of Richard Compton and Mary K. (Polly) Brown. I descend through her second husband Solomon B. Rowland whom she married 2/2/1851 in Jefferson Co., MS. Richard Compton b. 1798 married Mary K. Brown in 1826 in Jefferson CO., MS. Richard was the son of Stephen and Susan Compton. Stephen was born in 1774, place unknown, parents unknown. He married Susan (last name unknown, bd unknown, parents unknown, etc.) about 1795. My Mom thinks they were married when they arrived as pioneers in Jefferson County (then the Southwest Mississippi territory, Natchez District) prior to 1800. Stephen and Susan are two of my brick walls. Does anyone in PA, VA, NC have a Stephen Compton... I really do NEED to find his parents. I would also loved to find Susan's parents. Thanks for any help. I have lots of descendants for Stephen and Susan :) Carolyn Switzer genmama@aol.com or genmamma@yahoo.com