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Hardy Melton 1756–1820 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1756

Birth Location: Hanover, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1820

Death Location: Carroll, Tennessee, United States

Father: John Melton

Mother: Mary Grigg

Spouse(s): Delilah Laurence

Children(s): James Melton, Samuel Melton, Michael Melton, Amy Melton, Thomas Melton, Mathew Melton, Jesse Melton, John Melton

Hardy Melton was born in 1756 in Hanover, Virginia, United States, the child of John Melton And Mary Grigg. Hardy Melton married Delilah Laurence, and had children including Amy Melton, James Craig Melton, Jesse Melton, John Melton, Mathew Melton, Michael Melton, Samuel Melton, Thomas Melton. Hardy Melton passed away in 1820 in Carroll, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • Hardy Melton was born in 1756 in Hanover, Virginia, United States, the child of John Melton And Mary Grigg.
  • Hardy Melton married Delilah Laurence, and had children including Amy Melton, James Craig Melton, Jesse Melton, John Melton, Mathew Melton, Michael Melton, Samuel Melton, Thomas Melton.
  • Hardy Melton passed away in 1820 in Carroll, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Melton
1730–1773
Birth Location: Albemarle County, Virginia, USA
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Mary Grigg
1735–
Birth Location: Hanover, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Delilah Laurence
1755–1780
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

James Melton
1788–1860
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Samuel Melton
1805–1850
Birth Location: –
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Michael Melton
1789–1820
Birth Location: Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
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Amy Melton
1800–
Birth Location: Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States
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Thomas Melton
1792–
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
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Mathew Melton
1790–
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
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Jesse Melton
1788–1840
Birth Location: Brunswick, Virginia, United States
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John Melton
1783–1830
Birth Location: Brunswick, Virginia, United States
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Hardy Melton's Ancestors

Self
Hardy Melton
1756–1820
Birth Place: Hanover, Virginia, United States
Parents
John Melton
1730–1773
Albemarle County, Virginia, USA
Mary Grigg
1735–
Hanover, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William (James) Melton
1698–1752
Hanover, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth (O) Farr
1698–1753
Hanover, Virginia, United States
Abner Grigg
1712–1784
Bristol Parrish, Prince George, Virginia, United States
Mary Ford
1712–1782
Henrico, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Grigg
1689–1726
Elizabeth Mitchell
1693–1726
Matthew Ford
1688–1710
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Mitchell
1667–
Mary Lockett
1677–1708

Hardy Melton's Descendants

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Hardy Melton (1756–1820) m. Delilah Laurence (1755–1780)
  1. 1. James (Craig) Melton 1788–1860 m. Mary (Permelia) Sooter 1797–1828 m. Mary Crockett 1813–1850 m. Sarah 1800–
    1. 1. Mary Melton 1824–
    2. 2. Nancy Melton 1818–1860 m. Ezekiel (P) Martin 1813–1858
      1. 1. Thomas (Granville) Martin 1852–1932 m. Tennie 1870–1950
        1. 1. Zeke Martin 1896–1954 m. Lula (Zoda) Estes 1900–1973
        2. 2. Fred (Oral) Martin 1909–1978 m. Ethel Bartlett 1915–
        3. 3. Anna (Belle) Martin 1893–1974 m. Jessie (Francis) Henry 1892–1988
        4. 4. Maudie (M) Martin 1892–
        5. 5. Florence (Matilda) Martin 1889–1970 m. John (Washington) McEntire 1862–1929
        6. 6. Lucius (Cornelius Martin) Sr 1887–1959 m. Bertha (M.) Holland 1896–
        7. 7. Artelia (E) Martin 1885–1972 m. Sylvester (E.) Buffington 1852–1929
      2. 2. Ezekiel (P) Martin 1858–
      3. 3. Martha (Ann) Martin 1856–
      4. 4. John Martin 1854–
      5. 5. Perlina Martin 1850–
      6. 6. Cornelius (L) Martin 1847–1921 m. Sarah (Malisea) Turney 1855–1915
        1. 1. George (M) Martin 1871–
        2. 2. Wm (R) Martin 1873–
        3. 3. Emma (L) Martin 1878–1964
        4. 4. Birdy (D) Martin 1880–
        5. 5. Lucretia Martin 1887–
        6. 6. Eura Martin 1893–1906
      7. 7. Emery (B) Martin 1846–
      8. 8. William Martin 1846–
      9. 9. Mary (Jane) Martin 1845–
      10. 10. Peleg Martin 1844– m. Martha 1838–
        1. 1. Carolina (P) Martin 1868–
        2. 2. Samuel Martin 1869–
      11. 11. Alexander Martin 1839–1902
    3. 3. Richard (N) Melton 1826–1898
    4. 4. Emaline (Ann) Melton 1822–1916
    5. 5. Andrew (Jackson) Melton 1815–1864 m. Elizabeth (Martha) Nance 1823–1918
      1. 1. Temperance (Isabell) Melton 1838–1914 m. Thomas (Nathaniel Hays) Dr 1836–1903
        1. 1. Pendy HAYES 1878–
        2. 2. Charles (P) Hays 1878–
        3. 3. Cora (Lee) Hays 1880–1947
        4. 4. Mary Hays 1860–
      2. 2. James (Louis) Melton 1840–
      3. 3. Nancy (Loveina) Melton 1842–1907 m. George (W) Shaw 1836–
        1. 1. Elizabeth Shaw 1866–
        2. 2. Mary Shaw 1868–
        3. 3. Lorra Shaw 1869–
        4. 4. William (M) Shaw 1874–
        5. 5. George (W) Shaw 1877–
        6. 6. John (B) Shaw 1880–
        7. 7. Benjamin Shaw 1864–
        8. 8. Eva Shaw 1866–
        9. 9. Emley Shaw 1868–
        10. 10. Perry Shaw 1870–
        11. 11. Rosco Shaw 1872–
        12. 12. Mahala (E) Shaw 1867–
        13. 13. Arrilla Shaw 1859–
        14. 14. Theodore (L) Shaw 1869–
      4. 4. Pamela (E) Melton 1844–1926
      5. 5. William (Matthew) Melton 1846–1931
      6. 6. Ezekiel (Henry) Melton 1848–1927
      7. 7. Mary (Elizabeth) Melton 1850–1850
      8. 8. Katharine Melton 1854–1897
      9. 9. Mary (E) Melton 1857–
      10. 10. Robert (M) Melton 1851–
      11. 11. Frances (Louisa) Melton 1859–1881 m. Silas Reese 1855–
        1. 1. Elizabeth Reese 1878–
        2. 2. Thomas (Wayne) Reese 1879–
        3. 3. Charles (A) Reese 1880–1910
        4. 4. Infant Reese 1881–1881
      12. 12. Thomas (Washington) Melton 1863–1946 m. Martha (Tamer) Horton 1869–1963
        1. 1. Sherman (Isaac Andrew) Melton 1889–1968
        2. 2. Charles (Matthew) Melton 1892–1982
        3. 3. Nellie (T Melton) Halpain 1893–1933
        4. 4. David (Crockett) Melton 1896–1958
        5. 5. Ressie (Janie) Melton 1904–1992
    6. 6. Mary Melton 1813–
    7. 7. FrancIs (K) Melton 1834–
    8. 8. Leonard (R) Melton 1832–1863
    9. 9. Sarah (Caroline) Melton 1828–1901
    10. 10. Nicia (Amber) Melton 1821–1880
    11. 11. Frances (K) Melton 1834–
    12. 12. John (L) Melton 1832–1862
    13. 13. William (Robert "Crockett") Melton 1830–1890 m. Elizabeth (Jane) Hooper 1833–1881
      1. 1. Lee Melton 1864–1958
      2. 2. Alexander Melton 1858–1929
      3. 3. Francis Melton 1870–
      4. 4. Ida Melton 1872–1953
      5. 5. Maud Melton 1874–1939
      6. 6. Dora Melton 1876–
      7. 7. Richard Melton 1848–
    14. 14. Mary (Ann) Melton 1833–1912
    15. 15. Isabelle (Elizabeth) Melton 1817–1865 m. James (Brown Martin) Jr. 1778–1854
      1. 1. Noah (B) Martin 1840–1880 m. Amanda C 1840–1904
        1. 1. Phemelia (Josephine) Martin 1861–1943 m. William (George Washington) Gray 1851–1947
        2. 2. Martha (E) Martin 1864– m. Garrett (Woodford) Houchin 1860–1939
        3. 3. Phillip (Sheridan) Martin 1867–1911 m. Nancy (J.) Melton 1866–
        4. 4. John (S) Martin 1870–1883
        5. 5. Mary (E.) Martin 1873–
        6. 6. William (H.) Martin 1879–
      2. 2. Eunica Melton 1840–1910 m. John Melton 1830–
        1. 1. William (D.) Melton 1861–
        2. 2. Ruth (M.) Melton 1868–1943 m. Adolph Decocq 1860–
        3. 3. John (B.) Melton 1871–
        4. 4. Charity Melton 1876–
        5. 5. Elisha (B.) Melton 1878–
        6. 6. Lily (Eveline) Melton 1884–
        7. 7. Ida (Melvina) Melton 1880–1934 m. Samuel (Greenberry) Johnson 1877–1944
        8. 8. Noah (Alexander) Melton 1874–1947 m. Annie Henson 1876–1923
        9. 9. Nancy (J.) Melton 1866– m. Phillip (Sheridan) Martin 1867–1911
      3. 3. Isaac (J) Martin 1842–
      4. 4. Benj. (C. R.) Martin 1843–1920 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Branscum 1856–1900 m. Disa (Ann) Branscum 1849–1871
        1. 1. Albert (Sidney) Martin 1877–1943
        2. 2. Ida (Belle) Martin 1880–1957 m. Leo Richardson 1876–1966
        3. 3. Emily (Leah Lisbeth Martin) Rainbolt 1884–1939 m. John (Shields Stephenson) Rainbolt 1880–1934
        4. 4. Ona (Josephine) Martin 1888–1923 m. Wilburn (Daliphus) Richardson 1876–1924
        5. 5. Clifton (Emanuel) Martin 1891–1967 m. Jeanette Foster 1893–1990
        6. 6. Mary (Enola) Martin 1891–1966 m. James (G Blaine) Norman 1884–1939
        7. 7. Winnie (Hazel) Martin 1895–1927 m. Lilbern (Cornelious) Richardson 1880–1966
        8. 8. Lillie (Bernice) Martin 1899–1977 m. Columbus (James) Lawrence 1897–1979
        9. 9. Rebecca (Jane) Martin 1875–1957
        10. 10. Mary (M. C.) Martin 1882–1966
        11. 11. Thomas (J.) Martin 1883–1883
        12. 12. Mintadell Martin 1883–1883
        13. 13. Robert (E) Martin 1884–1885
        14. 14. Nancy (Caroline) Martin 1869–1952
        15. 15. Rosella (Josephine) Martin 1866–1943 m. Andrew (Jackson) Stephenson 1863–1930
      5. 5. Jane Martin 1845–
      6. 6. Malinda (E) Martin 1846–1925 m. Henry (O) Howard 1847–1913 m. John (H) Hurt 1846–1872 m. Isaac (Samuel) Comer 1850–1927
        1. 1. Delora (S.) Howard 1874–
        2. 2. Samuel (Andrew) Howard 1876–1956 m. Lutie (Cornelia) Pugh 1878–1959
        3. 3. Nola (Francis) Howard 1879–1953
        4. 4. Margaret (Ann) Hurt 1865– m. James (Anderson) Jackson 1863–
        5. 5. William (Scott) Hurt 1869–1942
        6. 6. Edgar Howard 1889–
        7. 7. Mabel (Virginia) Howard 1887–1978
        8. 8. Henry (Felix) Howard 1882–1973
        9. 9. John (Garfield) Howard 1880–1957
        10. 10. Rena Howard 1875–
        11. 11. William (H) Howard 1885–
        12. 12. Clara Howard 1895–
      7. 7. Robert (N) Martin 1850–
  2. 2. Samuel Melton 1805–1850
  3. 3. Michael Melton 1789–1820
  4. 4. Amy Melton 1800–
  5. 5. Thomas Melton 1792–
  6. 6. Mathew Melton 1790–
  7. 7. Jesse Melton 1788–1840
  8. 8. John Melton 1783–1830

Hardy Melton's Timeline

2 Records

1756
1756
Birth of Hardy Melton in Hanover, Virginia, United States
Hanover, Virginia, United States
1820
1820
Age 64
Death of Hardy Melton in Carroll, Tennessee, United States
Carroll, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1756
    Event Place: Hanover, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Carroll, Tennessee, United States
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