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John William Melton 1861 – 1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct 1861

Birth Location: Illinois, USA

Death Date: 06 Feb 1929

Death Location: Wayne County, Illinois, USA

Father: John Melton

Mother: Margaret Firris

Spouse(s): Barbara Lee

Children(s): John Melton, Laura Melton, Thomas Melton, Either Chaney, Lee Melton, Mary Melton, Clara Melton, Clara Tyler, Cora Melton, Roger Melton, Mae Melton

In 1861, John William Melton Sr entered the world in Illinois, USA, born to John Melton and Margaret E Firris. John William Melton Sr married Barbara Ann Lee, and had children including John William Melton, Laura Bell Melton, Thomas Blaine Melton, Either A Chaney, Lee Roy "Leroy" Melton, Mary A Melton, Clara Melton, Clara Tyler, Cora Melton, Roger O Melton, Mae Melton. John William Melton Sr passed away in 1929 in Wayne County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1861, John William Melton Sr entered the world in Illinois, USA, born to John Melton and Margaret E Firris.
  • John William Melton Sr married Barbara Ann Lee, and had children including John William Melton, Laura Bell Melton, Thomas Blaine Melton, Either A Chaney, Lee Roy "Leroy" Melton, Mary A Melton, Clara Melton, Clara Tyler, Cora Melton, Roger O Melton, Mae Melton.
  • John William Melton Sr passed away in 1929 in Wayne County, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Melton
1835 – 1909
Birth Location: prob. Wayne County, IL
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Margaret Firris
1842 – 1926
Birth Location: Illinois
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Spouses(s)

Barbara Lee
1861 – 1945
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
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Children(s)

John Melton
1885 – 1950
Birth Location: Orchard Township, Wayne, Illinois, United States
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Laura Melton
1888 – 1984
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
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Thomas Melton
1890 – 1951
Birth Location: Wayne County, Illinois, USA
TM
Either Chaney
1891 –
Birth Location: Illinois
EC
Lee Melton
1894 –
Birth Location: Orchardville, Illinois
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Mary Melton
1895 –
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
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Clara Melton
1899 – 1925
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
CM
Clara Tyler
1900 – 1925
Birth Location: Orchardville, Wayne County, Illinois, USA
CT
Cora Melton
1902 – 1930
Birth Location: Orchardville, Wayne, Illinois, United States
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Roger Melton
1907 –
Birth Location: Illinois
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Mae Melton
Birth Location: –
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John Melton's Ancestors

Self
John Melton
1861 – 1929
Birth Place: Illinois, USA
Parents
John Melton
1835 – 1909
prob. Wayne County, IL
Margaret (E) Firris
1842 – 1926
Illinois
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Melton's Descendants

1.
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John (William) Melton (Oct 1861 – 06 Feb 1929) m. Barbara (Ann) Lee (Abt. 1861 – 26 Jul 1945)
  1. 1. John (William) Melton (23 Oct 1885 – 26 Jul 1950)
  2. 2. Laura (Bell) Melton (09 Jan 1888 – May 1984) m. John (Lee) Cooper (Abt. 1871 – )
    1. 1. Estel (Marie) Cooper (23 Jan 1913 – 17 Mar 2005) m. Ray Pennington (21 Mar 1912 – 01 Apr 1990)
      1. 1. Ilene Pennington (Abt. 1933 – )
      2. 2. Radean Pennington (02 Sep 1936 – 08 Dec 2008)
      3. 3. Doris Pennington (Abt. 1939 – )
    2. 2. Audrey (L) Cooper (Abt. 1926 – )
  3. 3. Thomas (Blaine) Melton (22 Aug 1890 – 30 Nov 1951)
  4. 4. Either (A) Chaney (Abt. 1891 – )
  5. 5. Lee (Roy "Leroy") Melton (22 Jan 1894 – ) m. Allie (Vern) Patton (1904 – 17 Nov 1934)
    1. 1. Harold (Leroy) Melton (Abt. 1921 – 13 Apr 1986) m. Alice (Mae) Stoofer m. Alice Mae m. Wanda (L) Melton (25 Mar 1926 – 24 Apr 1991) m. Wanda (Lee) Eskew (25 Mar 1929 – 24 Apr 1991) m. Alice (Mae) Farris (06 Jan 1925 – 12 Jun 2010)
      1. 1. Paula Melton
      2. 2. Harold (Dale) Melton (05 Jul 1949 – 05 Nov 2010)
      3. 3. Charles (Gary) Melton (12 Nov 1951 – ) m. Linda (Louise) Ricketts (16 Oct 1950 – )
        1. 1. Shaun (Michael) Melton (29 Apr 1978 – ) m. Jennifer (Lee) Voorhees (13 Jan 1978 – )
        2. 2. Jason (Robert) Melton (08 May 1982 – ) m. Anastatia Cordova (29 Apr 1979 – )
      4. 4. Paula (Melton) (Bresant)
    2. 2. Gray (Roger) Melton (Abt. 1922 – )
    3. 3. Opal (Ilene) Melton (Abt. 1927 – 28 Mar 1992)
  6. 6. Mary (A) Melton (Oct 1895 – )
  7. 7. Clara Melton (Oct 1899 – 26 Jun 1925)
  8. 8. Clara Tyler (22 Oct 1900 – 25 Jun 1925)
  9. 9. Cora Melton (17 Mar 1902 – 09 Jan 1930)
  10. 10. Roger (O) Melton (Abt. 1907 – )
  11. 11. Mae Melton

John Melton's Timeline

26 Records

1861
12 Oct 1861
Birth of John William Melton Sr in Orchard Twp, Wayne, Illinois, USA
Orchard Twp, Wayne, Illinois, USA
1861
12 Oct 1861
Birth of John William Melton Sr in Wayne County, Illinois, USA
Wayne County, Illinois, USA
1861
12 Oct 1861
Birth of John William Melton Sr in Orchard Twp, Wayne, Illinois, USA
Orchard Twp, Wayne, Illinois, USA
1861
Oct 1861
Birth of John William Melton Sr in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1861
12 Oct 1861
Birth of John William Melton Sr in Wayne County, Illinois, USA
Wayne County, Illinois, USA
1861
12 Oct 1861
Birth of John William Melton Sr in Wayne County, Illinois, USA
Wayne County, Illinois, USA
1861
12 Oct 1861
Birth of John William Melton Sr in Wayne County, Illinois, USA
Wayne County, Illinois, USA
1861
Oct 1861
Birth of John William Melton Sr in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1862
Abt. 1862
Age 1
Birth of John William Melton Sr in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1862
Abt. 1862
Age 1
Birth of John William Melton Sr in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1865
03 Jul 1865
Age 4
John William Melton Sr resided here in Brush, Wayne, Illinois, USA
Brush, Wayne, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 9
John William Melton Sr resided here in Brush Creek, Wayne, Illinois, USA
Brush Creek, Wayne, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 19
John William Melton Sr resided here in Brush Creek, Wayne, Illinois, USA
Brush Creek, Wayne, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 39
John William Melton Sr resided here in Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 39
John William Melton Sr resided here in Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 39
John William Melton Sr resided here in Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 49
John William Melton Sr resided here in Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 49
John William Melton Sr resided here in Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 49
John William Melton Sr resided here in Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
1929
06 Feb 1929
Age 68
Death of John William Melton Sr in Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
1929
06 Feb 1929
Age 68
Death of John William Melton Sr in Wayne County, Illinois, USA
Wayne County, Illinois, USA
1929
06 Feb 1929
Age 68
Death of John William Melton Sr in Wayne County, Illinois, USA
Wayne County, Illinois, USA
1929
06 Feb 1929
Age 68
Death of John William Melton Sr in Wayne County, Illinois, USA
Wayne County, Illinois, USA
1929
06 Feb 1929
Age 68
Death of John William Melton Sr in Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
1929
06 Feb 1929
Age 68
Death of John William Melton Sr in Wayne County, Illinois, USA
Wayne County, Illinois, USA
1929
08 Feb 1929
Age 68
Burial of John William Melton Sr
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1861
    Event Place: Orchard Twp, Wayne, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brush Creek, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 257; Family History Film: 1254257; Page: 2D; Enumeration District: 136; Image: 0319
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Brush Creek, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: M593_288; Page: 100A; Image: 336081; Family History Library Film: 545787
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 350; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240351
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: T624_332; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374345
    [6] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : modified 26 April 2018, 22:09), entry for John William Melton(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L8WC-ZH4
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1910," database with images, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : accessed 15 May 2018), William Melton, Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 131, sheet 15A, f
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 8 March 2018), William Melton, 06 Feb 1929; Public Board of Health, Archives, Springfield; FHL microfilm 1,643,028.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1861
    Event Place: Wayne County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1861
    Event Place: Orchard Twp, Wayne, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brush Creek, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 257; Family History Film: 1254257; Page: 2D; Enumeration District: 136; Image: 0319
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Brush Creek, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: M593_288; Page: 100A; Image: 336081; Family History Library Film: 545787
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 350; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240351
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: T624_332; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374345
    [6] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : modified 26 April 2018, 22:09), entry for John William Melton(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L8WC-ZH4
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1910," database with images, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : accessed 15 May 2018), William Melton, Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 131, sheet 15A, f
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 8 March 2018), William Melton, 06 Feb 1929; Public Board of Health, Archives, Springfield; FHL microfilm 1,643,028.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1861
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 350; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240351
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: T624_332; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374345

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1861
    Event Place: Wayne County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1861
    Event Place: Wayne County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1862
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: T624_332; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374345

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Place: Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: T624_332; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374345

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1861
    Event Place: Wayne County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Place: Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: T624_332; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374345

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1862
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: T624_332; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374345

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1861
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 350; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240351
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: T624_332; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374345

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 03 Jul 1865
    Event Place: Brush, Wayne, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, State Census Collection, 1825-1865, Illinois State Archives; Springfield, Illinois; Illinois State Census, 1865; Archive Collection Number: 103.010; Roll Number: 2184; Line: 21

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Brush Creek, Wayne, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Brush Creek, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: M593_288; Page: 100A; Image: 336081; Family History Library Film: 545787

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Brush Creek, Wayne, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brush Creek, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 257; Family History Film: 1254257; Page: 2D; Enumeration District: 136; Image: 0319

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 350; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240351

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 350; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240351

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 350; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240351

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: T624_332; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374345
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : modified 26 April 2018, 22:09), entry for John William Melton(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L8WC-ZH4
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 8 March 2018), William Melton, 06 Feb 1929; Public Board of Health, Archives, Springfield; FHL microfilm 1,643,028.

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: T624_332; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374345
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : modified 26 April 2018, 22:09), entry for John William Melton(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L8WC-ZH4
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 8 March 2018), William Melton, 06 Feb 1929; Public Board of Health, Archives, Springfield; FHL microfilm 1,643,028.

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: T624_332; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374345

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 350; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240351
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: T624_332; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374345

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : modified 26 April 2018, 22:09), entry for John William Melton(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L8WC-ZH4
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 8 March 2018), William Melton, 06 Feb 1929; Public Board of Health, Archives, Springfield; FHL microfilm 1,643,028.

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Orchard, Wayne, Ill.
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947

    Genealogy Event 27
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 Feb 1929
    Event Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : modified 26 April 2018, 22:09), entry for John William Melton(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L8WC-ZH4
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 8 March 2018), William Melton, 06 Feb 1929; Public Board of Health, Archives, Springfield; FHL microfilm 1,643,028.

    Genealogy Event 28
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 Feb 1929
    Event Place: Wayne County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 29
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 Feb 1929
    Event Place: Wayne County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 30
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 Feb 1929
    Event Place: Wayne County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 31
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 Feb 1929
    Event Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : modified 26 April 2018, 22:09), entry for John William Melton(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L8WC-ZH4
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 8 March 2018), William Melton, 06 Feb 1929; Public Board of Health, Archives, Springfield; FHL microfilm 1,643,028.

    Genealogy Event 32
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 Feb 1929
    Event Place: Wayne County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 33
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 08 Feb 1929
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : modified 26 April 2018, 22:09), entry for John William Melton(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L8WC-ZH4
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : 8 March 2018), William Melton, 06 Feb 1929; Public Board of Health, Archives, Springfield; FHL microfilm 1,643,028.

    Genealogy Event 34
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wayne County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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