City: Paris
COMPTON, Robert Haywood, Sheriff of Henry Co.; born Orange Co., N. C., June 20, 1866; son of Ingram Henderson and Julia A. (Walker) COMPTON; English descent; educated institutions of learning of Henry Co., Tenn.; father’s occupation, farmer; married Mary BELL Dec. 25, 1890; member Masonic Lodge (Marshall Lodge No. 109, Cottage Grove, Tenn.), W. O. W., I. O. O. F. and Elks; entered public life as Constable in 1892, and was elected Sheriff of Henry Co. by large majority in 1908, over five other candidates; member Methodist church.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
