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David Melville 1824–1886 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 JUL 1824

Birth Location: Wemyss, fifeshire

Death Date: 20 Jan 1886

Death Location: Ferry-Port-on-Craig, Fife, Scotland

Father: Walter Melville

Mother: Elizabeth Butter

Spouse(s): Janet Millar

Children(s): William Melville, Helen Melville, James Melville, Thomas Melville, Robert Melvell, Babara Melville, David Melville, Margret Melvell

The story of David Melville began in 1824 in Wemyss, fifeshire. In 1841, David Melville resided in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland. David Melville married Janet Millar, and had children including Babara Melville, David Melville, Helen Melville, James Melville, Margret Melvell, Robert Melvell, Thomas Melville, William Melville. David Melville passed away in 1886 in Ferry-Port-on-Craig, Fife, Scotland.

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Biography

  • The story of David Melville began in 1824 in Wemyss, fifeshire.
  • In 1841, David Melville resided in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland.
  • David Melville married Janet Millar, and had children including Babara Melville, David Melville, Helen Melville, James Melville, Margret Melvell, Robert Melvell, Thomas Melville, William Melville.
  • David Melville passed away in 1886 in Ferry-Port-on-Craig, Fife, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David Melville's Ancestors

Self
David Melville
1824–1886
Birth Place: Wemyss, fifeshire
Parents
Walter Simpson Melville
1799–1846
Dunbog, Fife, Scotland
Elizabeth Butter
1801–1854
Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Grandparents
David Melville
1767–
Fife, Scotland
Katherine Scott
1765–
Edinburgh
James Butter
1744–1827
Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Margaret Anderson
1749–1825
Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
James Crawford
1738–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David Melville's Descendants

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David Melville (29 JUL 1824–20 Jan 1886) m. Janet Millar (abt 1827–3 Mar 1896)
  1. 1. William Melville 1862–1923 m. Jean (Hutchison) Lynn 1862–1927
    1. 1. Jessie Melville 1881–
    2. 2. Jane Melville 1895–
    3. 3. David Melville 1897–
    4. 4. Helen Melville 1889–1972 m. Donald Noble 1881–1942
      1. 1. David Noble 1923–2005 m. Marjorie (S) Smith 1923–
      2. 2. Donald (Melvile) Noble 1917–1984
  2. 2. Helen Melville 1861–
  3. 3. James Melville 1849–
  4. 4. Thomas Melville 1860–1946 m. Margaret Mackay 1857–
    1. 1. David (Brown) Melville 1885–1949 m. Annie (Catherine) HAMBROOK 1895–1979
      1. 1. Jean Melville 1917–
      2. 2. Douglas (MacKay) MELVILLE 1917–1987
    2. 2. Albert (John Ronald) Melville 1892–1960
    3. 3. Maggie (I E M) Melville 1890–
  5. 5. Robert Melvell 1854–1920 m. Janet Hodge 1857–1924
    1. 1. Robert Melville 1900–
    2. 2. Alice (Robina) Melville 1899–1976
  6. 6. Babara Melville 1847–
  7. 7. David Melville 1850–
  8. 8. Margret Melvell 1846–

David Melville's Timeline

9 Records

1824
29 JUL 1824
Birth of David Melville in Wemyss, fifeshire
Wemyss, fifeshire
1827
abt 1827
Age 3
Birth of David Melville in Fifeshire
Fifeshire
1841
1841
Age 17
David Melville resided here in Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
1844
15 Nov 1844
Age 20
David Melville was married in Wemyss, Fife, Scotland
Wemyss, Fife, Scotland
1851
1851
Age 27
David Melville resided here in Wemyss, Fife, Scotland
Wemyss, Fife, Scotland
1871
1871
Age 47
David Melville resided here in Ferry Port on Craig, Fife, Scotland
Ferry Port on Craig, Fife, Scotland
1871
1871
Age 47
David Melville resided here in Ferry Port on Craig, Fife, Scotland
Ferry Port on Craig, Fife, Scotland
1881
1881
Age 57
David Melville resided here in St Andrews and St Leonards, Fife, Scotland
St Andrews and St Leonards, Fife, Scotland
1886
20 Jan 1886
Age 62
Death of David Melville in Ferry-Port-on-Craig, Fife, Scotland
Ferry-Port-on-Craig, Fife, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1827
    Event Place: Fifeshire

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1886
    Event Place: Ferry-Port-on-Craig, Fife, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 JUL 1824
    Event Place: Wemyss, fifeshire
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 Scotland Census
    [2] 1871 Scotland Census
    [3] 1841 Scotland Census
    [4] Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: St Andrews and St Leonards, Fife, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1871
    Event Place: Melbourne, Australia
    Record Source: Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Gravesend
    Record Source: Victoria, Australia, Assisted and Unassisted Passenger Lists, 1839-1923

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Newburgh, Fife, Scotland
    Record Source: 1841 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Ferry Port on Craig, Fife, Scotland
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Ferry Port on Craig, Fife, Scotland
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Wemyss, Fife, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1844
    Event Place: Wemyss, Fife, Scotland

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