In the 1960's, John Compton (Tolley) began a successful journey as a real estate developer in the Hollywood Hills and Laurel Canyon area. He bought one house, borrowed against it, and later bought another. It grew from there.
Mother- Ethel L. Comptom Tolley
Father- Lemuel (Lem) Tolley- Master Distiller Jack Daniel's Distillery 1941 to 1964
Sisters- Marjorie and Lilie June
Is the great, great nephew of Jack Daniel.
Was an avid trapper and outdoorsman in Moore County.
Purported to have trapped the largest mink ever trapped in Moore County.