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Eliza Melvin 1823–1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Aug 1823

Birth Location: White Oak, Bladen County, N.C.

Death Date: 31 May 1891

Death Location: Elizabethtown, Bladen, North Carolina, USA

Father: John Beard

Mother: Elizabeth Smith

Spouse(s): Reverend Melvin

Children(s): William Melvin, Margaret Melvin, James Melvin, Sarah Melvin, George Melvin, Mary Melvin, John Melvin, Robert Melvin, Robert II

In 1823, Eliza Melvin entered the world in White Oak, Bladen County, N.C., born to John Beard And Elizabeth Smith. In 1850, Eliza Melvin resided in Cape Fear North East Side, Bladen, North Carolina. In 1850, Eliza Melvin resided in Cape Fear South West Side, Bladen, North Carolina. Eliza Melvin married Reverend William Simmons Melvin, and had children including George Henry Melvin, James Russell Melvin, John Beard Melvin, Margaret Ann Melvin, Mary Elvira Melvin, Robert Miles I Melvin, Robert Miles Melvin Ii, Sarah Sallie Melvin, William Franklin Melvin. Eliza Melvin passed away in 1891 in Elizabethtown, Bladen, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1823, Eliza Melvin entered the world in White Oak, Bladen County, N.C., born to John Beard And Elizabeth Smith.
  • In 1850, Eliza Melvin resided in Cape Fear North East Side, Bladen, North Carolina.
  • In 1850, Eliza Melvin resided in Cape Fear South West Side, Bladen, North Carolina.
  • Eliza Melvin married Reverend William Simmons Melvin, and had children including George Henry Melvin, James Russell Melvin, John Beard Melvin, Margaret Ann Melvin, Mary Elvira Melvin, Robert Miles I Melvin, Robert Miles Melvin Ii, Sarah Sallie Melvin, William Franklin Melvin.
  • Eliza Melvin passed away in 1891 in Elizabethtown, Bladen, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Beard
1780–1835
Birth Location: Bladen Co North Carolina
JB
Elizabeth Smith
1791–1872
Birth Location: Bladen, North Carolina, United States
ES

Spouses(s)

Reverend Melvin
1824–1911
Birth Location: White Oak, Bladen, North Carolina, United States
RM

Children(s)

William Melvin
1857–1930
Birth Location: N.C.
WM
Margaret Melvin
1853–1941
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
MM
James Melvin
1855–1916
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
JM
Sarah Melvin
1860–1901
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
SM
George Melvin
1862–1915
Birth Location: White Oak, Bladen, North Carolina
GM
Mary Melvin
1850–1929
Birth Location: White Oak, Bladen, North Carolina, United States
MM
John Melvin
1848–1942
Birth Location: Bladen County, North Carolina, US
JM
Robert Melvin
1866–1930
Birth Location: –
RM
Robert II
1905–1923
Birth Location: North Carolina
RI

Eliza Melvin's Ancestors

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Eliza Melvin
1823–1891
Birth Place: White Oak, Bladen County, N.C.
Parents
John Beard
1780–1835
Bladen Co North Carolina
Elizabeth Smith
1791–1872
Bladen, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
John (Sr) Beard
1751–1799
Bladen Co., NC.
Mary (Melinda) Thames
1758–1787
Great-Grandparents
Neill Beard
1720–1772
Catherine Hollingsworth
1725–1808
Cornelius Thames
1725–1761
Mary Evans
1738–1761
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Beard
1695–1733
Martha Sage
1698–1721
Rev. Hollingsworth
1707–1770
Mary (Hollingsworth)
1705–1756
Thomas Thames
1704–1758
Prudence West
1705–1747
Jonathan Evans
1720–1800
Mary Savage
1721–

Eliza Melvin's Descendants

1.
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Eliza Melvin (11 Aug 1823–31 May 1891) m. Reverend (William Simmons) Melvin (24 Dec 1824–17 Jan 1911)
  1. 1. William (Franklin) Melvin 1857–1930 m. Sarah (Victoria) Hester 1867–1899 m. Isabella Melvin 1878–1965
    1. 1. Colon Melvin 1890–1970 m. Tiny (Myrtle) Melvin 1897–1973
      1. 1. Colon (Franklin) Melvin 1930–2022 m. Gladys (Irene) Clayton 1934–2025
      2. 2. Eubie (Carson) Melvin 1929–2010
    2. 2. Donnie Melvin 1901–1971
    3. 3. Gladys (M) Melvin 1907–1997
    4. 4. Mattie (Emma) Melvin 1896–1979 m. James (Irvin) Register 1898–1967
      1. 1. Juanita (Marie) Register 1931–1984
      2. 2. Marjarie (Evlyn) Register 1931–1984 m. Lindsey Brooks 1926–2005
        1. 1. Linsay (Duane) Brooks 1949–1992
      3. 3. Gladys (Frances) Register 1929–1994
      4. 4. James (Wilbur) Register 1921–1999
      5. 5. Edwin (Monroe) Register 1927–1960
    5. 5. Sudie (Victoria) Melvin 1898–1987 m. Justus (William) Fueller 1902–1984
      1. 1. William (Henry) Fueller 1922–1991
      2. 2. Cornelia (W) Fueller 1931–2008
    6. 6. Mary (Evelyn) Melvin 1913–2005 m. Eldridge (K) Phillips 1909–1967
      1. 1. Samuel (Kyle) Phillips 1948–2016
    7. 7. Dolly Melvin 1911–
    8. 8. Thelma Melvin 1915–2006
    9. 9. Geneva (Varina) Melvin 1911–1987 m. Alexander (Glenn) Savage 1907–1987
      1. 1. Jack Savage 1933–2011
    10. 10. Lessie (May) Melvin 1919–2000
    11. 11. Eliza (Blanche) Melvin 1894–1976
    12. 12. Ethel (Mae) Melvin 1892–1944
    13. 13. Winifred (Davis) Melvin 1889–1959 m. John (J) Tully 1885–
    14. 14. Lillian (Marie) Melvin 1921–2011 m. Reginald ("Charlie" Ralph) Clark 1917–1987
    15. 15. Evelyn Melvin 1914–
  2. 2. Margaret (Ann) Melvin 1853–1941
  3. 3. James (Russell) Melvin 1855–1916
  4. 4. Sarah (Sallie) Melvin 1860–1901
  5. 5. George (Henry) Melvin 1862–1915 m. Martha (J) Melvin 1877–
    1. 1. Irene Melvin 1899–
    2. 2. Flawny Melvin 1899–1994 m. Roberty (Cary) Lewis 1895–
      1. 1. Wilma (Lewis) Smith 1923–1993
    3. 3. Carey (Judson) Melvin 1901–1972
    4. 4. Sallie (M) Melvin 1903–
    5. 5. Eliza Melvin 1904–
    6. 6. Henry (C) Melvin 1907–
    7. 7. Bertielee Melvin 1909–
  6. 6. Mary (Elvira) Melvin 1850–1929
  7. 7. John (Beard) Melvin 1848–1942
  8. 8. Robert (Miles I) Melvin 1866–1930
  9. 9. Robert (Miles Melvin) II 1905–1923

Eliza Melvin's Timeline

16 Records

1823
11 Aug 1823
Birth of Eliza Melvin in White Oak, Bladen County, N.C.
White Oak, Bladen County, N.C.
1850
1850
Age 27
Eliza Melvin resided here in Cape Fear North East Side, Bladen, North Carolina
Cape Fear North East Side, Bladen, North Carolina
1850
1850
Age 27
Eliza Melvin resided here in Cape Fear South West Side, Bladen, North Carolina
Cape Fear South West Side, Bladen, North Carolina
1850
1850
Age 27
Eliza Melvin resided here in Cape Fear South West Side, Bladen, North Carolina
Cape Fear South West Side, Bladen, North Carolina
1850
1850
Age 27
Eliza Melvin resided here in Lower Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina
Lower Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina
1860
1860
Age 37
Eliza Melvin resided here in Bladen, North Carolina, United States
Bladen, North Carolina, United States
1860
1860
Age 37
Eliza Melvin resided here in White Oak, Bladen, North Carolina, United States
White Oak, Bladen, North Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 47
Eliza Melvin resided here in St Pauls, Robeson, North Carolina, United States
St Pauls, Robeson, North Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 47
Eliza Melvin resided here in St Pauls, Robeson, North Carolina, United States
St Pauls, Robeson, North Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 47
Eliza Melvin resided here in White Oak, Bladen, North Carolina, United States
White Oak, Bladen, North Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 47
Eliza Melvin resided here in White Oak, Bladen, North Carolina, United States
White Oak, Bladen, North Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 57
Eliza Melvin resided here in Bladen, North Carolina, United States
Bladen, North Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 57
Eliza Melvin resided here in White Oak, Bladen, North Carolina, United States
White Oak, Bladen, North Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 57
Eliza Melvin resided here in White Oak, Bladen, North Carolina, United States
White Oak, Bladen, North Carolina, United States
1891
29 May 1891
Age 68
Death of Eliza Melvin in White Oak, Bladen, North Carolina
White Oak, Bladen, North Carolina
1891
31 May 1891
Age 68
Burial of Eliza Melvin in Elizabethtown, Bladen, North Carolina, USA
Elizabethtown, Bladen, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1823
    Event Place: White Oak, Bladen County, N.C.
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Deaths, Film Number: 1943021; Batch Number: B02010-2; Record set: North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930; Subcategory: Deaths & burials; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: United States & Canada
    [2] North Carolina, Deaths, Film Number: 1877960; Batch Number: B05785-0; Record set: North Carolina, Deaths, 1906-1930; Subcategory: Deaths & burials; Category: Birth, Marriage & Death (Parish Registers); Collections from: United States & Canada
    [3] US Census 1880 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 1000133653389; Line Number: 73; NARA film: T9-0953; Record set: US Census 1880; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United States & Canada
    [4] US Census 1880 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 1000133653389; Line Number: 69; NARA film: T9-0953; Record set: US Census 1880; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United States & Canada
    [5] US Census 1870 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 6920375; Record set: US Census 1870; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United States & Canada
    [6] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [7] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [8] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [9] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [10] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [11] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [12] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [13] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [14] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [15] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [16] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [17] Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Cape Fear North East Side, Bladen, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Cape Fear South West Side, Bladen, North Carolina
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Cape Fear South West Side, Bladen, North Carolina
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Lower Creek, Caldwell, North Carolina
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Bladen, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: White Oak, Bladen, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] US Census 1880 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 1000133653389; Line Number: 73; NARA film: T9-0953; Record set: US Census 1880; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United States & Canada
    [2] US Census 1880 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 1000133653389; Line Number: 69; NARA film: T9-0953; Record set: US Census 1880; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United States & Canada
    [3] US Census 1870 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 6920375; Record set: US Census 1870; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United States & Canada
    [4] US Census 1860 - Findmypast, Page: 78; HouseHoldID: 2816775; NARA series: M653; Record set: US Census 1860; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United States & Canada
    [5] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [6] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [7] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [8] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [9] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [10] Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 01 Jun 1860
    Event Place: Bladen, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: US Census 1860 - Findmypast, Page: 78; HouseHoldID: 2816775; NARA series: M653; Record set: US Census 1860; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United States & Canada

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: St Pauls, Robeson, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: St Pauls, Robeson, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: White Oak, Bladen, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: White Oak, Bladen, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 01 Jun 1870
    Event Place: White Oak, Bladen, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: US Census 1870 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 6920375; Record set: US Census 1870; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United States & Canada

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bladen, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: US Census 1880 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 1000133653389; Line Number: 73; NARA film: T9-0953; Record set: US Census 1880; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United States & Canada

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: White Oak, Bladen, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: White Oak, Bladen, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 01 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Bladen, United States, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] US Census 1880 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 1000133653389; Line Number: 73; NARA film: T9-0953; Record set: US Census 1880; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United States & Canada
    [2] US Census 1880 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 1000133653389; Line Number: 69; NARA film: T9-0953; Record set: US Census 1880; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United States & Canada

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: US Census 1870 - Findmypast, HouseHoldID: 6920375; Record set: US Census 1870; Subcategory: Census; Category: Census, Land & Substitutes; Collections from: United States & Canada

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 May 1891
    Event Place: White Oak, Bladen, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [3] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [4] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [5] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [6] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [7] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [8] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [9] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [10] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [11] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [12] Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 31 May 1891
    Event Place: Elizabethtown, Bladen, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [3] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [4] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [5] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [6] Public Member Trees, Database online.
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