Melinda CLARK 1827–1899
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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
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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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Oldest Ancestor Line from Melinda CLARK
This ancestor line traces from King Queens, Virginia, USA (1714) to Floyd County, Ky (1827) across 4 generations.
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.
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Melinda CLARK's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record