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Arnold B. Melton 1914–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jan 1914

Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 22 Jan 1987

Death Location: Poole, Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Cosby Melton

Mother: Bertha Jr

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Arnold B. Melton began in 1914 in Henderson County, Kentucky, USA. In 1920, Arnold B. Melton resided in Corydon, Henderson, Kentucky, USA. In 1930, Arnold B. Melton resided in Walnut Bottom, Walnut Bottom, Henderson, Kentucky,. Arnold B. Melton passed away in 1987 in Poole, Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Arnold B. Melton began in 1914 in Henderson County, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1920, Arnold B. Melton resided in Corydon, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1930, Arnold B. Melton resided in Walnut Bottom, Walnut Bottom, Henderson, Kentucky,.
  • Arnold B. Melton passed away in 1987 in Poole, Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Cosby Melton
1902–1975
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
CM
Bertha Jr
1880–1957
Birth Location: Kentucky
BJ

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Arnold Melton's Ancestors

Self
Arnold Melton
1914–1987
Birth Place: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Cosby Melton
1902–1975
Missouri, USA
Bertha (Grayson) Jr
1880–1957
Kentucky
Grandparents
Cosby (Dixon "Doc" Melton) Sr.
1879–1956
Cairo, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
Bertha (Grayson) Jr
1880–1957
Kentucky
Walter (Perry) GRAYSON
1853–1942
Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Mary (Madora) Allen
1855–1927
Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
Archibald Mercantile
1849–1913
Mary Sellers
1854–1887
Walter GRAYSON
1853–1942
Mary Allen
1855–1927
Joseph Grayson
1827–1900
Mary Thornberry
1827–1855
Charles Allen
1823–1892
Mary Dickey
1825–1903
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Spencer Melton
1826–1881
Alcey Duncan
1825–1903
Elijah Sr.
1826–1913
Minerva Orsburn
1832–1879
Joseph Grayson
1827–1900
Mary Thornberry
1827–1855
Charles Allen
1823–1892
Mary Dickey
1825–1903
Daniel Grayson
1809–1880
Lettice Melton
1789–1827
John THORNBERRY
1788–1858
Elizabeth Lott
1802–1840
Charles Allen
1772–1834
Nancy Melton
1787–1833
William Dickey
1783–1877
Sarah Gabbert
1795–1855

Arnold Melton's Timeline

4 Records

1914
18 Jan 1914
Birth of Arnold B. Melton in Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 6
Arnold B. Melton resided here in Corydon, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Corydon, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 16
Arnold B. Melton resided here in Walnut Bottom, Walnut Bottom, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Walnut Bottom, Walnut Bottom, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1987
22 Jan 1987
Age 73
Death of Arnold B. Melton in Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
Henderson County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1914
    Event Place: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Corydon, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_575; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 86
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Walnut Bottom, Henderson, Kentucky; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2340485
    [3] Find a Grave, Memorial page for Carma J. Melton Royster, Memorial ID 73041046

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Corydon, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Corydon, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_575; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 86

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Walnut Bottom, Walnut Bottom, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Walnut Bottom, Henderson, Kentucky; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2340485

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1987
    Event Place: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Find a Grave, Memorial page for Carma J. Melton Royster, Memorial ID 73041046

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Poole, Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: Find a Grave, Memorial page for Carma J. Melton Royster, Memorial ID 73041046
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