Daniel James Compton was a merchant and political figure on Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island is a Canadian province consisting of an island of the same name, as well as other islands. The maritime province is the smallest in the nation in both land area and population...

. He represented 4th Queens

4th Queens

4th Queens was an electoral district in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island, which elected two members to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1873 to 1993.The district comprised the southeastern portion of Queens County....

 from 1970 to 1986 as a Progressive Conservative

Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservative Party

The Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island is one of two major political parties on Prince Edward Island. It and its rival, the Liberals have alternated in power since responsible government was granted in 1851 and are the only two parties represented in the PEI Legislative...

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He was born in Belle River, Prince Edward Island, the son of Benjamin Compton and Sarah Elizabeth. Compton served on the Canadian warship HMCS Swansea during World War II

World War II

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. He operated a general store in Belle River and was also involved in the timber trade. In 1947, he married Mary Agnes Compton from Massachusetts

Massachusetts

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. Compton ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1966. He served as speaker for the assembly from June 1979 to 1983.