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Melinda CLARK 1827–1899

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Reliability Score: B
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Melinda CLARK in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 6 May 1827 · Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Died 26 Dec 1899 · Floyd Co, KY, USA
Spouse James Elijah Sturgill
Children Amy Frances Sturgill, James Lewis Lewis Sturgell, Joseph Creighton Sturgill, Lucenda A Sturgill, Martha Jane Sturgill, Mary Catherine Sturgill, Nancy F Sturgill, Samuel Sturgill, Sarah Ann Sturgill, Savannah Vaney Frances Sturgill

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Biography

In 1827, Melinda CLARK entered the world in Floyd County, Kentucky, USA. Melinda CLARK married james elijah sturgill, and had children including amy frances sturgill, james lewis lewis sturgell, joseph creighton sturgill, lucenda a sturgill, martha jane sturgill, mary catherine sturgill, nancy f sturgill, samuel sturgill, sarah ann sturgill, savannah vaney frances sturgill. Melinda CLARK passed away in 1899 in Floyd Co, KY, USA.

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Life Timeline

1827
Birth of Melinda CLARK in Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Birth
1827
Birth of Melinda CLARK in Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Birth
1899
Death of Melinda CLARK in Floyd, Kentucky, United States
Death
1899
Death of Melinda CLARK in Floyd Co, KY, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Melinda CLARK

This ancestor line traces from King Queens, Virginia, USA (1714) to Floyd County, Ky (1827) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Melinda CLARK (1827–1899) was born in Floyd County, Kentucky, USA and died in Floyd Co, KY, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Melinda in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Melinda CLARK's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Melinda CLARK PTP
1827–1899
Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Melinda CLARK's Descendants

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Melinda CLARK PTP 1827–1899