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Jefferson Davis Melton 1837–1913 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 July 1837

Birth Location: Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 4 May 1913

Death Location: Shady Grove, Crittenden County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Nathan Melton

Mother: Lucinda Wilson

Spouse(s): Mary Norvill

Children(s): Fred Melton, Willie Melton, Clarance Melton, Ollie Melton, John Melton, Martha Melton, Anna Milton, Sarah Milton

The story of Jefferson Davis Melton began in 1837 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, Jefferson Davis Melton resided in Ozark, Webster, Missouri, USA. In 1870, Jefferson Davis Melton resided in District 1, Poolmill and Sebree, Webster, Kentucky. Jefferson Davis Melton married Mary Jane Norvill, and had children including Anna E Milton, Clarance V Melton, Fred L Melton, John Melton, Martha Melton, Ollie Melton, Sarah Milton, Willie J Melton. Jefferson Davis Melton passed away in 1913 in Shady Grove, Crittenden County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Jefferson Davis Melton began in 1837 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Jefferson Davis Melton resided in Ozark, Webster, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1870, Jefferson Davis Melton resided in District 1, Poolmill and Sebree, Webster, Kentucky.
  • Jefferson Davis Melton married Mary Jane Norvill, and had children including Anna E Milton, Clarance V Melton, Fred L Melton, John Melton, Martha Melton, Ollie Melton, Sarah Milton, Willie J Melton.
  • Jefferson Davis Melton passed away in 1913 in Shady Grove, Crittenden County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jefferson Melton's Ancestors

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Jefferson Melton
1837–1913
Birth Place: Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Nathan M Melton
1804–1882
Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
Lucinda Wilson
1810–1845
Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Buck
1757–1825
Charlotteville, Albemarle Co., VA
Sarah Jones
1747–1836
Charlotteville, Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William (-DAR)
1729–1772
Lettice A077326)
1731–1785
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Melton
1698–1752

Jefferson Melton's Descendants

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Jefferson (Davis) Melton (4 July 1837–4 May 1913) m. Mary (Jane) Norvill (Abt. 1847–)
  1. 1. Fred (L) Melton 1881–
  2. 2. Willie (J) Melton 1883–
  3. 3. Clarance (V) Melton 1889–
  4. 4. Ollie Melton 1866–
  5. 5. John Melton 1868–
  6. 6. Martha Melton 1870–
  7. 7. Anna (E.) Milton 1876–
  8. 8. Sarah Milton 1879–

Jefferson Melton's Timeline

7 Records

1837
4 July 1837
Birth of Jefferson Davis Melton in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 23
Jefferson Davis Melton resided here in Ozark, Webster, Missouri, USA
Ozark, Webster, Missouri, USA
1870
1870
Age 33
Jefferson Davis Melton resided here in District 1, Poolmill and Sebree, Webster, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Poolmill and Sebree, Webster, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 43
Jefferson Davis Melton resided here in Nebo, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
Nebo, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 63
Jefferson Davis Melton resided here in Piney, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA
Piney, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 73
Jefferson Davis Melton resided here in District 5, Webster, Kentucky, USA
District 5, Webster, Kentucky, USA
1913
4 May 1913
Age 76
Death of Jefferson Davis Melton in Webster County, Kentucky, USA
Webster County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 July 1837
    Event Place: Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the AGO, 1780s-1917; Record Group #: 94; Series Number: M397; Roll #: 0091
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Piney, Crittenden, Kentucky; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0037
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Ozark, Webster, Missouri; Roll: M653_660; Page: 792; Family History Library Film: 803660
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 5, Webster, Kentucky; Roll: T624_505; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0140; FHL microfilm: 1374518
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Ozark, Webster, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Ozark, Webster, Missouri; Roll: M653_660; Page: 792; Family History Library Film: 803660

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 1, Poolmill and Sebree, Webster, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 1, Webster, Kentucky; Roll: M593_503; Page: 144B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Nebo, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Nebo, Hopkins, Kentucky; Roll: 420; Page: 358D; Enumeration District: 194

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Piney, Crittenden, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Piney, Crittenden, Kentucky; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0037

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: District 5, Webster, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 5, Webster, Kentucky; Roll: T624_505; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0140; FHL microfilm: 1374518

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1913
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Civil War Pensions Index, Melton, Jefferson 1913

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 May 1913
    Event Place: Webster County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Shady Grove, Crittenden County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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