Katherine Compton

Katherine Julia Mackenzie (10 November 1849 – 16 May 1928) was an English actress, professionally known as Katherine Compton, or, more usually, Miss Compton. She was best known for her appearances in the comedies written by her husband R. C. Carton, between 1885 and 1922. Life and career Early years Compton was born on 10 November 1849 in London, the youngest of the seven children of the actor Henry Compton – whose real name was Charles Mackenzie – and his wife Emmeline Catherine, née Montague (1823–1911). The Times said of her theatrical family: Compton was originally destined for a musical career, but abandoned it and made her first appearance on the stage at the Theatre Royal, Bristol in October 1874 in Mary Scott-Siddons's company, playing Maria in The School for Scandal. The Bristol Times thought she played the part "very naturally". She remained with the Bristol and other provincial companies for three years. In 1876 she married a fellow-actor from the Bristol company, R. C. Carton; they had one daughter.