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Emma Melton 1899 – 1951 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Mar 1899

Birth Location: Benwell, Northumberland, England

Death Date: Jan 1951

Death Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England

Father: Robert Melton

Mother: Hannah Elsender

Spouse(s): William Shaw

Children(s): Mary Shaw, Arthur Shaw, Annie Shaw, Dorienne Shaw

The story of Emma Melton began in 1899 in Benwell, Northumberland, England. In 1901, Emma Melton resided in Benwell, Northumberland, England. Emma Melton married William John (Billie) Shaw, and had children including Mary aka Molly Shaw, Arthur Shaw, Annie Shaw, Dorienne (Dorothy) Mary Shaw. Emma Melton passed away in 1951 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Emma Melton began in 1899 in Benwell, Northumberland, England.
  • In 1901, Emma Melton resided in Benwell, Northumberland, England.
  • Emma Melton married William John (Billie) Shaw, and had children including Mary aka Molly Shaw, Arthur Shaw, Annie Shaw, Dorienne (Dorothy) Mary Shaw.
  • Emma Melton passed away in 1951 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Melton
1878 –
Birth Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, United Kingdom
RM
Hannah Elsender
1880 – 1940
Birth Location: New Benwell, Northumberland, England
HE

Spouses(s)

William Shaw
1897 –
Birth Location: Scotswood, Northumberland, England
WS

Children(s)

Mary Shaw
1919 – 2000
Birth Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
MS
Arthur Shaw
1922 – 1986
Birth Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
AS
Annie Shaw
1923 –
Birth Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
AS
Dorienne Shaw
1926 – 1998
Birth Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
DS

Emma Melton's Ancestors

Self
Emma Melton
1899 – 1951
Birth Place: Benwell, Northumberland, England
Parents
Robert Melton
1878 –
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Hannah Elsender
1880 – 1940
New Benwell, Northumberland, England
Grandparents
James Melton
1852 – 1906
West Bilney, Norfolk, England
Elizabeth Laidler
1855 – 1915
Killingworth, Colliery Row, Durham, England
John ((Joseph)) Elsender
1833 –
Scotswood, Northumberland, England
Ann Forster
1848 –
Bell Close, Northumberland, England
Great-Grandparents
William Melton
1821 –
Susan Main
1821 – 1852
William Laidler
1830 – 1858
Mary Harper
1829 – 1902
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Laidler
1794 –
Elizabeth Armstrong
1795 –
Godfrey Harper
1783 – 1850
Mary Fraker
1790 – 1873

Emma Melton's Descendants

1.
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Emma Melton (28 Mar 1899 – Jan 1951) m. William (John (Billie)) Shaw (4 Apr 1897 – )
  1. 1. Mary (aka Molly) Shaw (30 Dec 1919 – 16 Aug 2000) m. Leslie (Mons) Proud (20 Jan 1915 – Jul 1990)
    1. 1. Leslie Proud (abt 1941 – )
  2. 2. Arthur Shaw (14 Mar 1922 – Sep 1986)
  3. 3. Annie Shaw (13 Oct 1923 – )
  4. 4. Dorienne ((Dorothy) Mary) Shaw (31 Dec 1926 – Aug 1998)

Emma Melton's Timeline

7 Records

1899
28 Mar 1899
Birth of Emma Melton in Benwell, Northumberland, England
Benwell, Northumberland, England
1899
26 Apr 1899
Emma Melton was baptized in St. James, Benwell, Northumberland, England
St. James, Benwell, Northumberland, England
1901
1901
Age 2
Emma Melton resided here in Benwell, Northumberland, England
Benwell, Northumberland, England
1911
1911
Age 12
Emma Melton resided here in Benwell, Northumberland, England
Benwell, Northumberland, England
1915
October 1915
Age 16
Emma Melton was married in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
1939
1939
Age 40
Emma Melton resided here in Northumberland, England
Northumberland, England
1951
Jan 1951
Age 52
Death of Emma Melton in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1899
    Event Place: Benwell, Northumberland, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 1b; Page: 20
    [3] 1901 England Census
    [4] England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915
    [5] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/2914E

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 26 Apr 1899
    Event Place: St. James, Benwell, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: October 1915
    Event Place: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Benwell, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Benwell, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/2914E

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1951
    Event Place: Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 1b; Page: 20
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