Daniel Compton

Daniel James Compton was a merchant and political figure on Prince Edward Island. He represented 4th Queens from 1970 to 1986 as a Prince [Edward Island Progressive Conservative Party|Progressive Conservative].
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 (K328)|HMCS Swansea] during World War II. 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. Compton ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1966. He served as speaker for the assembly from June 1979 to 1983.