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Henry Melton 1897–1984 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 May 1897

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: About 1984

Death Location: Ohio

Father: Thomas Melton

Mother: Martha Melton

Spouse(s): Polly Woods

Children(s): Edna Melton, Clifton Melton, Luther Melton

The story of Henry Melton began in 1897 in Kentucky. In 1900, Henry Melton resided in Sextons Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Henry Melton resided in Sextons Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA. Henry Melton married Polly Woods, and had children including Clifton Melton, Edna Mae Lou Melton, Luther Melton. Henry Melton passed away in 1984 in Ohio.

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Biography

  • The story of Henry Melton began in 1897 in Kentucky.
  • In 1900, Henry Melton resided in Sextons Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Henry Melton resided in Sextons Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA.
  • Henry Melton married Polly Woods, and had children including Clifton Melton, Edna Mae Lou Melton, Luther Melton.
  • Henry Melton passed away in 1984 in Ohio.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Melton
1857–
Birth Location: Kentucky
TM
Martha Melton
1865–
Birth Location: Kentucky
MM

Spouses(s)

Polly Woods
1899–
Birth Location: Kentucky
PW

Children(s)

Edna Melton
1922–2010
Birth Location: Clay Co., KY
EM
Clifton Melton
1921–
Birth Location: Kentucky
CM
Luther Melton
1925–1996
Birth Location: Kentucky
LM

Henry Melton's Ancestors

Self
Henry Melton
1897–1984
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Thomas Melton
1857–
Kentucky
Martha Melton
1865–
Kentucky
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Henry Melton's Descendants

1.
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Henry Melton (08 May 1897–About 1984) m. Polly Woods (Abt. 1899–)
  1. 1. Edna (Mae "Lou") Melton 1922–2010 m. Leroy ("Roy" House) Sr 1918–1979 m. James (Jacob) Stern 1919–1989 m. Estill (J) Judd 1926–2008
    1. 1. Conley (C) House 1944–2001
    2. 2. Billie (Jo) Stern 1950–2006
  2. 2. Clifton Melton 1921–
  3. 3. Luther Melton 1925–1996

Henry Melton's Timeline

8 Records

1897
08 May 1897
Birth of Henry Melton in Kentucky
Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 3
Henry Melton resided here in Sextons Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Sextons Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 13
Henry Melton resided here in Sextons Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Sextons Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
1917
Bet. 1917–1918
Age 20
Henry Melton resided here in Clay, Kentucky
Clay, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 23
Henry Melton resided here in Sextons Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Sextons Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 38
Henry Melton resided here in Clay, Kentucky
Clay, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 43
Henry Melton resided here in Clay, Kentucky, USA
Clay, Kentucky, USA
1984
About 1984
Age 87
Death of Henry Melton in Ohio
Ohio

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 May 1897
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clay, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1296; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 26-6
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sextons Creek, Clay, Kentucky; Roll: T625_566; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 49; Image: 285
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Clay; Roll: 1653348
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sextons Creek, Clay, Kentucky; Roll: 516; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1240516
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sextons Creek, Clay, Kentucky; Roll: T624_471; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1374484

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sextons Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sextons Creek, Clay, Kentucky; Roll: 516; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1240516

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sextons Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sextons Creek, Clay, Kentucky; Roll: T624_471; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1374484

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1917–1918
    Event Place: Clay, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Clay; Roll: 1653348

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sextons Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sextons Creek, Clay, Kentucky; Roll: T625_566; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 49; Image: 285

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Clay, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clay, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1296; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 26-6

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clay, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1296; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 26-6

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: About 1984
    Event Place: Ohio
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