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George Wesley Melton 1913–1998 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Jun 1913

Birth Location: Muhlenberg, Kentucky

Death Date: 20 Apr 1998

Death Location: East Peoria, Tazewell, Illinois, United States of America

Father: George Melton

Mother: Minnie Brooks

Spouse(s): Lura None

Children(s):

The story of George Wesley Melton began in 1913 in Muhlenberg, Kentucky. In 1920, George Wesley Melton resided in Court House, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA. In 1930, George Wesley Melton resided in District 4, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA. George Wesley Melton married Lura, and had children including Lyvonne Melton. George Wesley Melton passed away in 1998 in East Peoria, Tazewell, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of George Wesley Melton began in 1913 in Muhlenberg, Kentucky.
  • In 1920, George Wesley Melton resided in Court House, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1930, George Wesley Melton resided in District 4, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA.
  • George Wesley Melton married Lura, and had children including Lyvonne Melton.
  • George Wesley Melton passed away in 1998 in East Peoria, Tazewell, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Melton
1867–1941
Birth Location: Seminary, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States
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Minnie Brooks
1877–1933
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Spouses(s)

Lura None
1916–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Children(s)

George Melton's Ancestors

Self
George Melton
1913–1998
Birth Place: Muhlenberg, Kentucky
Parents
George Washington Melton
1867–1941
Seminary, Hopkins, Kentucky, United States
Minnie Brooks
1877–1933
Kentucky
Grandparents
William (A.) Melton
1839–1900
Kentucky, United States
Hepseba (Hepsy) Powell
1848–1900
Aurora, Dearborn, Indiana
Great-Grandparents
Henry Melton
1810–1880
Mirah Daves
1817–
Augustus Powell
1826–1854
Alice Bean
1824–1894
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Melton
1782–1853
Elizabeth Huckabee
1783–

George Melton's Timeline

6 Records

1913
27 Jun 1913
Birth of George Wesley Melton in Muhlenberg, Kentucky
Muhlenberg, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 7
George Wesley Melton resided here in Court House, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Court House, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 17
George Wesley Melton resided here in District 4, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
District 4, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 22
George Wesley Melton resided here in Sh, Muhlenberg, Kentucky
Sh, Muhlenberg, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 27
George Wesley Melton resided here in Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1998
20 Apr 1998
Age 85
Death of George Wesley Melton in East Peoria, Tazewell, Illinois, United States of America
East Peoria, Tazewell, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Jun 1913
    Event Place: Muhlenberg, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1344; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 89-28
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 401-22-2814; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Court House, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: T625_593; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 92; Image: 233
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: 772; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0023; Image: 108.0; FHL microfilm: 2340507
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Court House, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Court House, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: T625_593; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 92; Image: 233

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 4, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: 772; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0023; Image: 108.0; FHL microfilm: 2340507

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Muhlenberg, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1344; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 89-28

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1344; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 89-28

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jefferson
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Louisville, KY
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1998
    Event Place: East Peoria, Tazewell, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 401-22-2814; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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