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Jonathan Melvin 1688–1737 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 May 1688

Birth Location: Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: 13 February 1737

Death Location: Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: John Melvin

Mother: Hannah Lewis

Spouse(s): Sarah Hartwell, Margaret Shamesbery

Children(s): Nathan Melvin, Amos Melvin, Ebenezer Melvin, John Melvin, Jonathan Melvin, Josiah Melvin, Sarah Melvin

In 1688, Jonathan Melvin entered the world in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to John Melvin And Hannah Lewis. In 1730, Jonathan Melvin was employed. Jonathan Melvin married Margaret Shamesbery, Sarah Hartwell, and had children including Amos Melvin, Ebenezer Melvin, John Melvin, Jonathan Melvin, Josiah Melvin, Nathan Melvin, Sarah Melvin. Jonathan Melvin passed away in 1737 in Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1688, Jonathan Melvin entered the world in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to John Melvin And Hannah Lewis.
  • In 1730, Jonathan Melvin was employed.
  • Jonathan Melvin married Margaret Shamesbery, Sarah Hartwell, and had children including Amos Melvin, Ebenezer Melvin, John Melvin, Jonathan Melvin, Josiah Melvin, Nathan Melvin, Sarah Melvin.
  • Jonathan Melvin passed away in 1737 in Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Melvin
1651–1726
Birth Location: Leuchers Parish, Kennoway, SCOTLAND. Arr: 1684 Boston, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Hannah Lewis
1655–1696
Birth Location: Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Hartwell
1694–1769
Birth Location: Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
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Margaret Shamesbery
1676–1706
Birth Location: Massachusetts, Massachusetts, USA
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Children(s)

Nathan Melvin
1729–1807
Birth Location: Concord, Middlesex, Mass, Massachusetts, USA
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Amos Melvin
1731–1806
Birth Location: Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
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Ebenezer Melvin
1725–1790
Birth Location: Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
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John Melvin
1721–1776
Birth Location: Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
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Jonathan Melvin
1718–1761
Birth Location: Concord, Merrimack, NH
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Josiah Melvin
1727–1808
Birth Location: Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
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Sarah Melvin
1716–1769
Birth Location: Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
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Jonathan Melvin's Ancestors

Self
Jonathan Melvin
1688–1737
Birth Place: Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
John Melvin
1651–1726
Leuchers Parish, Kennoway, SCOTLAND. Arr: 1684 Boston, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hannah Lewis
1655–1696
Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jonathan Melvin's Descendants

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Jonathan Melvin (29 May 1688–13 February 1737) m. Sarah Hartwell (28 Jul 1694–26 Jan 1769) m. Margaret Shamesbery (1676–1706)
  1. 1. Nathan Melvin 1729–1807 m. Anna Foster 1739–1818
    1. 1. Jonathan Melvin 1776–1851 m. Nancy (Ann) Broome 1782–1865
      1. 1. John (Broome) Melvin 1813–1899 m. Rhoda Gore 1822–1882
        1. 1. Sarah (Elizabeth) Melvin 1862–1921 m. Joseph (Melville) Jones 1868–1899
        2. 2. Asenath (Jane) Melvin 1845–1915
        3. 3. James (Madison Melvin) Sr 1847–1934
        4. 4. Jonathan (Albert Melvin) Sr 1849–1933 m. Arminta Justice 1850–1919
        5. 5. Tabitha (Ellen) Melvin 1852–1929 m. George (W Humphrey) Sr 1849– m. George (W Humphrey) Sr. 1849–1929
        6. 6. Carolina (D) Melvin 1861–1874
        7. 7. John (Calvin) Melvin 1854–1926
        8. 8. Mary (Ann) Melvin 1850–1933
        9. 9. Camillus Melvin 1858–1936
        10. 10. William (Sheridan) Melvin 1865–1954 m. Rachel (Adeline) Copley 1869–1952
        11. 11. William (H) Melvin 1844–1852
        12. 12. Unknown Melvin 1843–1843
        13. 13. Charles (S) Melvin 1856–1937
        14. 14. Camelus (H. (Cornelius?)) Melvin –1936
      2. 2. Mary Ballard 1806–1889 m. Davidson (J. “David” Martin) ** 1797–1886
        1. 1. Mary (Polly) Martin 1851–1926 m. David Mcknight 1846–1888
        2. 2. John (M.) Martin 1828–1914
        3. 3. ACENITH MARTIN 1830–1892
        4. 4. David Martin 1836–1914
        5. 5. William (James) Martin 1845–1923
        6. 6. Samuel Martin 1844–1928
        7. 7. William (James) Martin 1845–1923
        8. 8. Nathaniel Martin 1847–1921
        9. 9. Elizabeth Martin 1855–1927
      3. 3. Hepsabeth Markin 1819–1903
        1. 1. John (Melvin) Markin 1842–1911
        2. 2. Mary (B) Markin 1845–1918
        3. 3. Sarah (A) Markins 1855–1891
        4. 4. Charles Markin 1858–1914
      4. 4. Elizabeth (Ann) Melvin 1814–1870
        1. 1. Samuel Riel 1846–1890
        2. 2. Samuel Riel 1846–1890
        3. 3. William Riel 1844–
        4. 4. Daniel (Donald) Riell 1843–
        5. 5. Jonathan (N) Riel 1837–1907
      5. 5. Nancy (Jean) Melvin 1805–1880
        1. 1. Amos Ratliff 1840–1916
      6. 6. Nathan Melvin 1800–1850
        1. 1. Nancy Melvin 1829–
        2. 2. Charles Melvin 1846–
      7. 7. Sarah Melvin 1802–1891
        1. 1. Mary (Anna) Hatcher 1828–1905
        2. 2. Charles (H.) Hatcher 1835–1904
        3. 3. William (Barton Green) Hatcher 1841–1921
    2. 2. Asenath Melvin 1779–1859
    3. 3. Theodore Melvin 1771–1836
    4. 4. Hepsibah Melvin 1767–1843
    5. 5. Phebe Melvin 1765–1781
    6. 6. Sarah Melvin 1762–1836
    7. 7. Anna Melvin 1760–1843
    8. 8. Ruth (L. Melvin) (Laughton) 1758–1813
    9. 9. Nathan (Melvin) Jr. 1769–1859
    10. 10. Mary ("Molly" Melvin) (Bigelow) 1753–1836
    11. 11. Moses Melvin 1780–1811
  2. 2. Amos Melvin 1731–1806
  3. 3. Ebenezer Melvin 1725–1790
  4. 4. John Melvin 1721–1776
  5. 5. Jonathan Melvin 1718–1761
  6. 6. Josiah Melvin 1727–1808
  7. 7. Sarah Melvin 1716–1769

Jonathan Melvin's Timeline

3 Records

1688
29 May 1688
Birth of Jonathan Melvin in Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1730
1730
Age 42
Jonathan Melvin was employed
None
1737
13 February 1737
Age 49
Death of Jonathan Melvin in Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 May 1688
    Event Place: Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 116
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1730

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 February 1737
    Event Place: Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North America, Family Histories
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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