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James Melton 1852 – 1906 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Feb 1852

Birth Location: West Bilney, Norfolk, England

Death Date: 31 May 1906

Death Location: 22 Elm Street, Benwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England

Father: William Melton

Mother: Susan Main

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Laidler

Children(s): John Melton, Robert Melton, Mary Melton, Isabella Melton, James Melton, Edward Melton

James Melton was born in 1852 in West Bilney, Norfolk, England, the child of William Powley Melton and Susan Main. In 1861, James Melton resided in West Bilney, Norfolk, England. James Melton married Elizabeth Laidler, and had children including John William Melton, Robert Melton, Mary Elizabeth Melton, Isabella Melton, James Melton, Edward Melton. James Melton passed away in 1906 in 22 Elm Street, Benwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.

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Biography

  • James Melton was born in 1852 in West Bilney, Norfolk, England, the child of William Powley Melton and Susan Main.
  • In 1861, James Melton resided in West Bilney, Norfolk, England.
  • James Melton married Elizabeth Laidler, and had children including John William Melton, Robert Melton, Mary Elizabeth Melton, Isabella Melton, James Melton, Edward Melton.
  • James Melton passed away in 1906 in 22 Elm Street, Benwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Melton
1821 –
Birth Location: West Bilney, Norfolk, England
WM
Susan Main
1821 – 1852
Birth Location: Necton, Norfolk, England
SM

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Laidler
1855 – 1915
Birth Location: Killingworth, Colliery Row, Durham, England
EL

Children(s)

John Melton
1876 – 1944
Birth Location: Coxlodge, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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Robert Melton
1878 –
Birth Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, United Kingdom
RM
Mary Melton
1880 – 1963
Birth Location: Bilney, Marham, Norfolk, England
MM
Isabella Melton
1884 – 1945
Birth Location: 37 Herbert Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
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James Melton
1887 – 1956
Birth Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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Edward Melton
1897 – 1958
Birth Location: Benwell, Northumberland, England
EM

James Melton's Ancestors

Self
James Melton
1852 – 1906
Birth Place: West Bilney, Norfolk, England
Parents
William Powley Melton
1821 –
West Bilney, Norfolk, England
Susan Main
1821 – 1852
Necton, Norfolk, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Melton's Descendants

1.
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James Melton (11 Feb 1852 – 31 May 1906) m. Elizabeth Laidler (16 Aug 1855 – 21 Jul 1915)
  1. 1. John (William) Melton (15 Sep 1876 – 08 Jul 1944)
  2. 2. Robert Melton (23 Oct 1878 – ) m. Hannah Elsender (1880 – Jan 1940)
    1. 1. 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)
    2. 2. Annie Melton (abt 1902 – )
    3. 3. Hannah Melton (abt 1904 – )
    4. 4. Elizabeth Melton (abt 1907 – )
    5. 5. Isabella Melton (abt 1910 – Feb 1982)
    6. 6. Lily Melton (1911 – Abt. 1982)
    7. 7. James Melton (1914 – )
    8. 8. John (Robert) Melton (1916 – )
    9. 9. Samuel Melton (15 Mar 1920 – )
  3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Melton (15 Jun 1880 – 02 Feb 1963) m. William (Welsh) Burridge (11 Oct 1878 – 27 May 1971)
    1. 1. James Burridge (4 Sep 1899 – Feb 1996) m. Olive (Edina) Blackett (6 Jul 1899 – Mar 1945)
      1. 1. James Burridge (6 Nov 1924 – 19 Aug 2009) m. Joan (Evelyn) Lock (21 Aug 1922 – Sep 1998) m. Thelma Humberston (20 Apr 1937 – )
      2. 2. Olive (Edna) Burridge (30 Nov 1926 – 18 Mar 1990) m. Ronald (Reginald) Nutley (24 Sep 1921 – 21 Jul 2008)
        1. 1. Sandra (E) Nutley (Oct 1948 – ) m. Keith (C) Buckett
        2. 2. Denise (B) Nutley (Oct 1951 – ) m. Edwin (G) Fitall (1948-1950 – ) m. Robert (F) Scott
        3. 3. Ronald (D) Nutley (Apr 1953 – )
        4. 4. Judith (A) Nutley (Jan 1956 – ) m. Colin Kenny (1945-1947 – )
        5. 5. Nutley
    2. 2. Elizabeth Burridge (24 Jul 1901 – 8 Jan 1989) m. William Tagg (21 Jul 1900 – Jan 1971)
      1. 1. William Tagg (5 Dec 1923 – 2008) m. Doreen ((Connie)) Carling (1 Oct 1923 – 27 Aug 2009)
        1. 1. Tagg
        2. 2. Tagg
      2. 2. Robert Tagg (15 Dec 1925 – Mar 1996) m. Edith (Rosetta May) Moore (28 May 1926 – Feb 1995)
      3. 3. Mary (E) Tagg (Jan 1928 – ) m. George Kerridge
      4. 4. Margaret Tagg (Oct 1933 – ) m. James (D) Armstrong
      5. 5. Norma Tagg (Jan 1943 – )
    3. 3. Robert Burridge (11 Dec 1902 – 30 May 1988) m. Flora Robertson (17 Sep 1903 – 25 Jul 1973) m. Elsie (Marjorie) Selston (10 July 1908 – 8 Dec 1998)
      1. 1. Robert Burridge (11 May 1935 – 26 Apr 2008)
    4. 4. Mary (Isabella) Burridge (7 Apr 1906 – 10 Feb 1996) m. Percival (A) Anderson (23 Mar 1906 – Sep 1985)
    5. 5. Margaret Burridge (20 Jun 1908 – 29 Sep 1991) m. George Kirkwood (11 Dec 1902 – 24 Oct 1964)
      1. 1. John Kirkwood
      2. 2. Ronald Kirkwood
      3. 3. George Kirkwood
    6. 6. Lily Burridge (29 Aug 1910 – 6 Jan 1994) m. Thomas Pringle (5 Aug 1909 – 23 Jan 1992)
      1. 1. Colin Pringle (16 Sep 1937 – 20 Jul 2017) m. Gladys (S) Williams m. Frances McCudden (30 Mar 1928 – 3 Sep 1999)
      2. 2. Pringle
      3. 3. Pringle
    7. 7. Amelia (Louise (Minnie)) Burridge (23 Apr 1913 – Sep 1995) m. William (Henry Richard) Scott (abt 1906 – 23 Nov 1940) m. Stanislaw ((Stan)) Rotkiewicz (15 März 1909 – 21 Sep 1973) m. Roberts
      1. 1. Ronald (W) Scott (28 Mar 1935 – ) m. Patricia (L Larkin (Not) Confirmed) (Apr 1952 – )
    8. 8. Catherine Burridge (30 Aug 1915 – 22 Sep 1991) m. Robert Melaney (Mar 1916 – 8 Jul 1988)
      1. 1. Robert Melaney (Jan 1938 – ) m. Ellen Stuart
      2. 2. Leslie Melaney (Jul 1943 – 6 Jan 2011) m. Moira Cuthbertson (Jul 1944 – )
      3. 3. David Melaney (Oct 1949 – ) m. Barbara (M) Mccowey
    9. 9. Charlotte Burridge (7 Jan 1918 – 5 Nov 1995) m. Norman Greensitt (18 Dec 1914 – Jul 1981)
      1. 1. Norman Greensitt (Oct 1938 – 2003) m. Mildred ((Milly)) Gibson (1941 – 2015)
      2. 2. John Greensitt (Oct 1941 – ) m. Pamela A
      3. 3. Greensitt
    10. 10. Evelyn Burridge (13 Feb 1920 – 6 Jul 2014) m. John (Michael (Jack )) Byrne (22 Nov 1920 – 19 Sep 1992)
    11. 11. William Burridge (3 Apr 1922 – 13 Jun 2005) m. Minnie Ralph (25 Nov 1922 – Jul 1980)
      1. 1. Linda Burridge (Jul 1953 – )
      2. 2. Dorothy Burridge (Jul 1955 – )
      3. 3. Burridge
  4. 4. Isabella Melton (13 Dec 1884 – 8 Dec 1945)
  5. 5. James Melton (January 1887 – 31 Dec 1956) m. Jemima (Rose) Baker (9 Sep 1886 – Apr 1967)
    1. 1. Margaret (Jane) Melton (16 Jun 1908 – 9 Oct 1992)
    2. 2. James (Edward) Melton (May 1910 – Oct 1910)
  6. 6. Edward Melton (25 May 1897 – Jun 1958) m. Frances (Annie) Edgar (22 May 1895 – Apr 1980)
    1. 1. Thomas (Edward) Melton (21 Dec 1916 – Jan 1998) m. Olive (M) Allan (9 Apr 1918 – Feb 1999)
      1. 1. Pauline Melton (30 Jul 1939 – ) m. Gordon (A) Clark
    2. 2. Leslie Melton (1920 – ) m. Janine (M) Seago (Oct 1945 – )
      1. 1. Lee (Robert) Melton (Oct 1970 – )

James Melton's Timeline

8 Records

1852
11 Feb 1852
Birth of James Melton in West Bilney, Norfolk, England
West Bilney, Norfolk, England
1852
16 Feb 1852
James Melton was baptized in Norfolk, England
Norfolk, England
1861
1861
Age 9
James Melton resided here in West Bilney, Norfolk, England
West Bilney, Norfolk, England
1871
1871
Age 19
James Melton resided here in Norfolk, England
Norfolk, England
1881
1881
Age 29
James Melton resided here in Elswick, Northumberland, England
Elswick, Northumberland, England
1891
1891
Age 39
James Melton resided here in Newcastle upon Tyne, St James, Benwell, Northumberland, England
Newcastle upon Tyne, St James, Benwell, Northumberland, England
1901
1901
Age 49
James Melton resided here in Winlaton, Durham, England
Winlaton, Durham, England
1906
31 May 1906
Age 54
Death of James Melton in 22 Elm Street, Benwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
22 Elm Street, Benwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Feb 1852
    Event Place: West Bilney, Norfolk, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 England Census
    [2] 1881 England Census
    [3] 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1860; Folio: 39; Page: 2; GSU roll: 838817
    [4] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4763; Folio: 52; Page: 34
    [5] 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 1252; Folio: 63; Page: 15; GSU roll: 542784
    [6] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [7] England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1852
    Event Place: Norfolk, England
    Record Source: Norfolk, England, Bishop's Transcripts, 1579-1935

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: West Bilney, Norfolk, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 1252; Folio: 63; Page: 15; GSU roll: 542784

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Norfolk, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1860; Folio: 39; Page: 2; GSU roll: 838817

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Elswick, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Newcastle upon Tyne, St James, Benwell, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Winlaton, Durham, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4763; Folio: 52; Page: 34

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 May 1906
    Event Place: 22 Elm Street, Benwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
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