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James Malcolm Melton 1926–2002 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Nov 1926

Birth Location: Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 12 Jun 2002

Death Location: Salem, Washington, Indiana, USA

Father: Haine Melton

Mother: Minnie Hufheny

Spouse(s): Mildred Garriott

Children(s): Brenda Young

In 1926, James Malcolm Melton entered the world in Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA, born to Haine Melton And Minnie Hufheny. In 1935, James Malcolm Melton resided in Leslie, Cumberland, Kentucky. In 1940, James Malcolm Melton resided in Leslie, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA. James Malcolm Melton married Mildred E Garriott, Mildred Elizabeth Garriott, Ruby C Melton, and had children including Brenda Young, Catherine L Melton, Phyllis A Melton. James Malcolm Melton passed away in 2002 in Salem, Washington, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1926, James Malcolm Melton entered the world in Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA, born to Haine Melton And Minnie Hufheny.
  • In 1935, James Malcolm Melton resided in Leslie, Cumberland, Kentucky.
  • In 1940, James Malcolm Melton resided in Leslie, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA.
  • James Malcolm Melton married Mildred E Garriott, Mildred Elizabeth Garriott, Ruby C Melton, and had children including Brenda Young, Catherine L Melton, Phyllis A Melton.
  • James Malcolm Melton passed away in 2002 in Salem, Washington, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Melton's Ancestors

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James Melton
1926–2002
Birth Place: Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Haine Melton
1906–
New York
Minnie Hufheny
1913–
Kentucky
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Melton's Descendants

1.
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James (Malcolm) Melton (20 Nov 1926–12 Jun 2002) m. Mildred (Elizabeth) Garriott (14 09 1927–26 Mar 2015)
  1. 1. Brenda Young 1950–2011

James Melton's Timeline

6 Records

1926
20 Nov 1926
Birth of James Malcolm Melton in Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 9
James Malcolm Melton resided here in Leslie, Cumberland, Kentucky
Leslie, Cumberland, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 14
James Malcolm Melton resided here in Leslie, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
Leslie, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 24
James Malcolm Melton resided here in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1960
1960
Age 34
James Malcolm Melton resided here in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
2002
12 Jun 2002
Age 76
Death of James Malcolm Melton in Salem, Washington, Indiana, USA
Salem, Washington, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Nov 1926
    Event Place: Burkesville, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] Kentucky, Birth Index
    [3] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Leslie, Cumberland, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Leslie, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Louisville, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jun 2002
    Event Place: Salem, Washington, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 2002; Roll: 12

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