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Barbara Ann Lee 1861 – 1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1861

Birth Location: Illinois, USA

Death Date: 26 Jul 1945

Death Location: Wamac, Marion, Illinois, United States

Father: William Lee

Mother: Mary Lee

Spouse(s): John Melton

Children(s): John Melton, Laura Melton, Thomas Melton, Either Chaney, Lee Melton, Mary Melton, Clara Melton, Clara Tyler, Cora Melton, Roger Melton, Mae Melton

The story of Barbara Ann Lee began in 1861 in Illinois, USA. Barbara Ann Lee married John William Melton, and had children including John William Melton, Laura Bell Melton, Thomas Blaine Melton, Either A Chaney, Lee Roy "Leroy" Melton, Mary A Melton, Clara Melton, Clara Tyler, Cora Melton, Roger O Melton, Mae Melton. Barbara Ann Lee passed away in 1945 in Wamac, Marion, Illinois, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Barbara Ann Lee began in 1861 in Illinois, USA.
  • Barbara Ann Lee married John William Melton, and had children including John William Melton, Laura Bell Melton, Thomas Blaine Melton, Either A Chaney, Lee Roy "Leroy" Melton, Mary A Melton, Clara Melton, Clara Tyler, Cora Melton, Roger O Melton, Mae Melton.
  • Barbara Ann Lee passed away in 1945 in Wamac, Marion, Illinois, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Lee
1827 –
Birth Location: Indiana
WL
Mary Lee
1840 –
Birth Location: Illinois
ML

Spouses(s)

John Melton
1861 – 1929
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
JM

Children(s)

John Melton
1885 – 1950
Birth Location: Orchard Township, Wayne, Illinois, United States
JM
Laura Melton
1888 – 1984
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
LM
Thomas Melton
1890 – 1951
Birth Location: Wayne County, Illinois, USA
TM
Either Chaney
1891 –
Birth Location: Illinois
EC
Lee Melton
1894 –
Birth Location: Orchardville, Illinois
LM
Mary Melton
1895 –
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
MM
Clara Melton
1899 – 1925
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
CM
Clara Tyler
1900 – 1925
Birth Location: Orchardville, Wayne County, Illinois, USA
CT
Cora Melton
1902 – 1930
Birth Location: Orchardville, Wayne, Illinois, United States
CM
Roger Melton
1907 –
Birth Location: Illinois
RM
Mae Melton
Birth Location: –
MM

Barbara Lee's Ancestors

Self
Barbara Lee
1861 – 1945
Birth Place: Illinois, USA
Parents
William Lee
1827 –
Indiana
Mary (J.) Lee
1840 –
Illinois
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Barbara Lee's Descendants

1.
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Barbara (Ann) Lee (Abt. 1861 – 26 Jul 1945) m. John (William) Melton (Oct 1861 – 06 Feb 1929)
  1. 1. John (William) Melton (23 Oct 1885 – 26 Jul 1950)
  2. 2. Laura (Bell) Melton (09 Jan 1888 – May 1984) m. John (Lee) Cooper (Abt. 1871 – )
    1. 1. Estel (Marie) Cooper (23 Jan 1913 – 17 Mar 2005) m. Ray Pennington (21 Mar 1912 – 01 Apr 1990)
      1. 1. Ilene Pennington (Abt. 1933 – )
      2. 2. Radean Pennington (02 Sep 1936 – 08 Dec 2008)
      3. 3. Doris Pennington (Abt. 1939 – )
    2. 2. Audrey (L) Cooper (Abt. 1926 – )
  3. 3. Thomas (Blaine) Melton (22 Aug 1890 – 30 Nov 1951)
  4. 4. Either (A) Chaney (Abt. 1891 – )
  5. 5. Lee (Roy "Leroy") Melton (22 Jan 1894 – ) m. Allie (Vern) Patton (1904 – 17 Nov 1934)
    1. 1. Harold (Leroy) Melton (Abt. 1921 – 13 Apr 1986) m. Alice (Mae) Stoofer m. Alice Mae m. Wanda (L) Melton (25 Mar 1926 – 24 Apr 1991) m. Wanda (Lee) Eskew (25 Mar 1929 – 24 Apr 1991) m. Alice (Mae) Farris (06 Jan 1925 – 12 Jun 2010)
      1. 1. Paula Melton
      2. 2. Harold (Dale) Melton (05 Jul 1949 – 05 Nov 2010)
      3. 3. Charles (Gary) Melton (12 Nov 1951 – ) m. Linda (Louise) Ricketts (16 Oct 1950 – )
        1. 1. Shaun (Michael) Melton (29 Apr 1978 – ) m. Jennifer (Lee) Voorhees (13 Jan 1978 – )
        2. 2. Jason (Robert) Melton (08 May 1982 – ) m. Anastatia Cordova (29 Apr 1979 – )
      4. 4. Paula (Melton) (Bresant)
    2. 2. Gray (Roger) Melton (Abt. 1922 – )
    3. 3. Opal (Ilene) Melton (Abt. 1927 – 28 Mar 1992)
  6. 6. Mary (A) Melton (Oct 1895 – )
  7. 7. Clara Melton (Oct 1899 – 26 Jun 1925)
  8. 8. Clara Tyler (22 Oct 1900 – 25 Jun 1925)
  9. 9. Cora Melton (17 Mar 1902 – 09 Jan 1930)
  10. 10. Roger (O) Melton (Abt. 1907 – )
  11. 11. Mae Melton

Barbara Lee's Timeline

21 Records

1861
07 Jun 1861
Birth of Barbara Ann Lee in Brush Creek, Wayne, Illinois, United States
Brush Creek, Wayne, Illinois, United States
1861
Abt. 1861
Birth of Barbara Ann Lee in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1861
Jan 1861
Birth of Barbara Ann Lee in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1861
Abt. 1861
Birth of Barbara Ann Lee in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1861
1861
Barbara Ann Lee was christened
None
1870
1870
Age 9
Barbara Ann Lee resided here in Brush Creek, Wayne, Illinois, USA
Brush Creek, Wayne, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 19
Barbara Ann Lee resided here in Brush Creek, Wayne, Illinois, USA
Brush Creek, Wayne, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 39
Barbara Ann Lee resided here in Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 39
Barbara Ann Lee resided here in Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 39
Barbara Ann Lee resided here in Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 49
Barbara Ann Lee resided here in Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 49
Barbara Ann Lee resided here in Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 49
Barbara Ann Lee resided here in Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 69
Barbara Ann Lee resided here in Centralia, Marion, Illinois, USA
Centralia, Marion, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 74
Barbara Ann Lee resided here in Centralia, Marion, Illinois
Centralia, Marion, Illinois
1935
1935
Age 74
Barbara Ann Lee resided here in Centralia, Marion, Illinois, USA
Centralia, Marion, Illinois, USA
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 79
Barbara Ann Lee resided here in Wamac, Marion, Illinois, USA
Wamac, Marion, Illinois, USA
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 79
Barbara Ann Lee resided here in Wamac, Marion, Illinois, USA
Wamac, Marion, Illinois, USA
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 79
Barbara Ann Lee resided here in Wamac, Marion, Illinois, USA
Wamac, Marion, Illinois, USA
1945
26 Jul 1945
Age 84
Death of Barbara Ann Lee in Wamac, Marion, Illinois, United States
Wamac, Marion, Illinois, United States
1945
27 Jul 1945
Age 84
Burial of Barbara Ann Lee in Warren Cemetery, Wayne, Illinois, United States
Warren Cemetery, Wayne, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 07 Jun 1861
    Event Place: Brush Creek, Wayne, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wamac, Marion, Illinois; Roll: T627_852; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 61-16
    [2] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Centralia, Marion, Illinois; Roll: 543; Page: 29A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 618.0; FHL microfilm: 2340278
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brush Creek, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 257; Family History Film: 1254257; Page: 6D; Enumeration District: 136; Image: 0328
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Brush Creek, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: M593_288; Page: 99A; Image: 335973; Family History Library Film: 545787
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 350; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240351
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: T624_332; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374345
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1861
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wamac, Marion, Illinois; Roll: T627_852; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 61-16
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: T624_332; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374345

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 1861
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 350; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240351

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1861
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: T624_332; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374345

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 1861

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Brush Creek, Wayne, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Brush Creek, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: M593_288; Page: 99A; Image: 335973; Family History Library Film: 545787

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Brush Creek, Wayne, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brush Creek, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 257; Family History Film: 1254257; Page: 6D; Enumeration District: 136; Image: 0328

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 350; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240351

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 350; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240351

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 350; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240351

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: T624_332; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374345

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: T624_332; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374345

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: T624_332; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374345

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Centralia, Marion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Centralia, Marion, Illinois; Roll: 543; Page: 29A; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 618.0; FHL microfilm: 2340278

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Centralia, Marion, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wamac, Marion, Illinois; Roll: T627_852; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 61-16

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Centralia, Marion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wamac, Marion, Illinois; Roll: T627_852; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 61-16

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Wamac, Marion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wamac, Marion, Illinois; Roll: T627_852; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 61-16

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Wamac, Marion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wamac, Marion, Illinois; Roll: T627_852; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 61-16

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Wamac, Marion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wamac, Marion, Illinois; Roll: T627_852; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 61-16

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wamac, Marion, Illinois; Roll: T627_852; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 61-16
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 350; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240351
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: T624_332; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374345

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Jul 1945
    Event Place: Wamac, Marion, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2011

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 27 Jul 1945
    Event Place: Warren Cemetery, Wayne, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2011
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