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Jonathan Melvin 1776–1851 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Jul 1776

Birth Location: Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: 28 Mar 1851

Death Location: Perry Township, Lawrence County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Nathan Melvin

Mother: Anna Foster

Spouse(s): Nancy Broome

Children(s): John Melvin, Mary Ballard, Hepsabeth Markin, Elizabeth Melvin, Nancy Melvin, Nathan Melvin, Sarah Melvin

The story of Jonathan Melvin began in 1776 in Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America. In 1790, Jonathan Melvin resided in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. In 1820, Jonathan Melvin resided in Upper, Lawrence, Ohio, USA. Jonathan Melvin married Nancy Ann Broome, and had children including Elizabeth Ann Melvin, Hepsabeth Markin, John Broome Melvin, Mary Ballard, Nancy Jean Melvin, Nathan Melvin, Sarah Melvin. Jonathan Melvin passed away in 1851 in Perry Township, Lawrence County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Jonathan Melvin began in 1776 in Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
  • In 1790, Jonathan Melvin resided in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1820, Jonathan Melvin resided in Upper, Lawrence, Ohio, USA.
  • Jonathan Melvin married Nancy Ann Broome, and had children including Elizabeth Ann Melvin, Hepsabeth Markin, John Broome Melvin, Mary Ballard, Nancy Jean Melvin, Nathan Melvin, Sarah Melvin.
  • Jonathan Melvin passed away in 1851 in Perry Township, Lawrence County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Jonathan Melvin's Ancestors

Self
Jonathan Melvin
1776–1851
Birth Place: Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
Nathan Melvin
1729–1807
Concord, Middlesex, Mass, Massachusetts, USA
Anna Foster
1739–1818
Littleton, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Jonathan Melvin
1688–1737
Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Sarah Hartwell
1694–1769
Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Zebediah Foster
1702–1772
Boxford, Massachusetts
Margaret ("Peggy") Tyler
1703–1784
Rowley, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Melvin
1651–1726
Hannah Lewis
1655–1696
Ebenezer Hartwell
1665–1723
Sarah Shepard
1674–1727
Samuel* Foster
1650–1730
Sarah Keyes
1656–1718
2nd-Great-Grandparents
JOHN HARTWELL
1640–1702
Priscilla Wright
1645–1680
John Jr
1646–1717
Sarah Wheeler
1649–1717

Jonathan Melvin's Descendants

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Jonathan Melvin (6 Jul 1776–28 Mar 1851) m. Nancy (Ann) Broome (14 Aug 1782–23 Jan 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
      1. 1. Charles (Melvin) Jones 1892–1967 m. Bertha (Frances) Norris 1892–1972
        1. 1. Pauline (Dolores) Jones 1915–2006 m. Philip (Henry Sheridan) Sr 1908–1977
        2. 2. Jane (Asenath) Jones 1920–2008 m. John (Addis Dole) Jr 1913–1982
        3. 3. Charline (W) Jones 1923–2011 m. Billy (Grey) Fields 1923–2011
      2. 2. John (Melvin Jones) Sr 1888–1974 m. Gracie Norris 1890–1976
        1. 1. Eloise (Grace) Jones 1915–2007 m. Arnold (Joseph) Kitts 1914–1991
        2. 2. John (Melvin Jones) Jr. 1921–2002
        3. 3. Stillborn (Daughter) Jones 1918–
    2. 2. Asenath (Jane) Melvin 1845–1915
    3. 3. James (Madison Melvin) Sr 1847–1934
      1. 1. Rebecca (Jane) Melvin 1871–1956
        1. 1. Louise Webb 1906–1982
      2. 2. George (washington) Melvin 1873–1946
        1. 1. William (Epperson aka Emerson) Melvin 1898–1959
        2. 2. HOMER (S) MELVIN 1911–1979
        3. 3. George (W.) Melvin 1915–1988
    4. 4. Jonathan (Albert Melvin) Sr 1849–1933 m. Arminta Justice 1850–1919
      1. 1. John (David) Melvin 1877–1949
      2. 2. William (Sherman) Melvin 1870–1954
      3. 3. Virginia (Margaret "Jennie") Melvin 1872–1945
      4. 4. Jonathan (Albert) Melvin 1885–1947
      5. 5. James (Roberts) Melvin 1888–1952
      6. 6. Julia (Ellen) Melvin 1888–1948
        1. 1. Rhoda (May) Sizemore 1907–1963
        2. 2. Arminta Sizemore 1914–1985
        3. 3. Grace (Alice) Sizemore 1918–1984
        4. 4. Charles (Russell) Sizemore 1921–1994
        5. 5. Harland (William) Sizemore 1928–1982
      7. 7. Charles (Henry) Melvin 1883–1955 m. Elizabeth (Alice) Pennington 1886–1977
        1. 1. Chester (Sr. Melvin) Sr 1905–1962 m. Malinda ("Linda") Meade 1908–1972
        2. 2. Evelyn (Eva) Melvin 1911–1983
        3. 3. Opal (Mae) Melvin 1915–1986
        4. 4. Julia Melvin 1919–
        5. 5. Phylena ('Pauline') Melvin 1920–
        6. 6. Jonathan (Albert) Melvin 1923–1977
        7. 7. Frank Melvin 1926–
        8. 8. Benjamin (Frank) Melvin 1925–1988
        9. 9. Cintha Melvin 1908–
        10. 10. Asenatha (Jane) Melvin 1907–2000
        11. 11. Julia (Ellen) Melvin 1918–2003
        12. 12. Anna (Louise) Roark 1920–1993
      8. 8. Rhoda Melvin 1874–1951
      9. 9. Cirmiles ((Cornelius) Hall) Melvin 1879–1955 m. Grace (Ethel) Arthur 1890–1964 m. Anna (Laura) Arthur 1880–1912
        1. 1. Virginia (M) Melvin 1911–1911
        2. 2. Virginia (Grace) Melvin 1915–1984
        3. 3. Daniel Melvin 1921–1987
        4. 4. William Melvin 1922–1982
        5. 5. Jackson (Buchanan) Melvin 1924–1992
        6. 6. Maude (D.) Melvin 1932–1933
        7. 7. Mary (E) Melvin 1917–1988
        8. 8. Johnathan (G "John") Melvin 1901–1967
        9. 9. James (Carl) Melvin 1902–1984
        10. 10. Anna Melvin 1907–1936
        11. 11. Julia (E) Melvin 1909–1912
        12. 12. Albert (Charles) Melvin 1926–2011
        13. 13. Samuel (Bryan) Melvin 1928–1972 m. Janet (Louise) Unknown 1935–2005
        14. 14. John Melvin 1906–
        15. 15. Frank Melvin 1904–1910
        16. 16. Cornelius (Hall) Melvin 1911–1911
        17. 17. Annie Melvin 1908–
        18. 18. Jack (M) Melvin 1916–1981
      10. 10. Frank Melvin 1902–
      11. 11. Cathrine Melvin 1903–
      12. 12. Cora Melvin –1954
      13. 13. LoLa Melvin –1954
    5. 5. Tabitha (Ellen) Melvin 1852–1929 m. George (W Humphrey) Sr 1849– m. George (W Humphrey) Sr. 1849–1929
      1. 1. Thomas (Lewis) Humphreys 1880– m. Elizabeth Hobstetter 1883–
        1. 1. Mildred (Irene) Humphreys 1922–1998 m. George (Wendell) Corn 1919–1985
      2. 2. George (W Humphrey) Jr 1896–
      3. 3. John (William) Humphreys 1874–
        1. 1. Luella Humphrey 1906–1995
    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
      1. 1. Ethel (M) Bowman 1899–1965 m. Miles (Ester) Bowman 1895–1959
        1. 1. William (Berkley) Bowman 1928–1982 m. Maxine Mcintyre 1928–2013
        2. 2. Waldo (Burton) Bowman 1918–2011
        3. 3. Wenona (E) Bowman 1920–1991
        4. 4. Berkley (F) Bowman 1928–1975
        5. 5. William (B) Bowman 1934–1982 m. Joann Villars 1936–2001
      2. 2. Margaret (Evangeline) Melvin 1912–2010
      3. 3. Emma (Jean) Melvin 1889–1915
      4. 4. Marion (John) Melvin 1886–1966
      5. 5. Elizabeth (Sarah) Melvin 1906–1990
      6. 6. Ella Melvin 1891–1985
      7. 7. Olive (Dale) Melvin 1893–1968
      8. 8. Walter (Lee) Melvin 1902–1993
      9. 9. Berkeley (Farrar) Melvin 1908–1987
      10. 10. William (H.) Melvin 1896–1897
      11. 11. Joseph (T) Melvin 1900–1901
      12. 12. Mary (Anna) Melvin 1895–1895
      13. 13. Ruth Melvin 1915–
      14. 14. Mary (A) Melvin 1918–
      15. 15. Morris Melvin 1916–
      16. 16. Eva (Galine) Melvin 1912–
      17. 17. Walter (L) Melvin 1903–1954
      18. 18. Sarah (Elizabeth) Melvin 1906–1954
    11. 11. William (H) Melvin 1844–1852
    12. 12. Unknown Melvin 1843–1843
    13. 13. Charles (S) Melvin 1856–1937
      1. 1. Estella Markle 1878–1943
        1. 1. John (Edward) Lemasters 1897–1968
    14. 14. Camelus (H. (Cornelius?)) Melvin –1936
      1. 1. Audrey (M) Melvin 1891–1980
        1. 1. Mabel (Mary) Matney 1911–2015
  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
      1. 1. Charles (Franklin) McKnight 1882–1960 m. LYONA (EDWINNA "WINNIE" MAUDE BROCE) * 1881–1971
        1. 1. Andrea (M) Johnson 1908–1975 m. Floyd Johnson 1902–1977
      2. 2. Elizabeth McKnight 1869–1945
        1. 1. Elmer (M) Bryant 1901–
        2. 2. Lester (W) Bryant 1908–1987
    2. 2. John (M.) Martin 1828–1914
      1. 1. Janetta (Jane) Martin 1861–1955
        1. 1. Abraham (Ralph) Jenkins 1903–1975
      2. 2. Narcissus (Nora) Martin 1872–1968
        1. 1. Joseph ("Joe" Elijah) Smith 1891–1971
    3. 3. ACENITH MARTIN 1830–1892
      1. 1. Amos Jenkins 1855–1939
        1. 1. Charles (Henry) Jenkins 1883–1915
        2. 2. Mary (F) Jenkins 1909–
      2. 2. Frances (M) Jenkins 1860–1932
        1. 1. Senna (Jane) Turvey 1879–1914
    4. 4. David Martin 1836–1914
      1. 1. Dora Martin 1865–1938
        1. 1. Della (Mae) Townsend 1904–1987
      2. 2. Rutherford (Clark) Martin 1877–1944
        1. 1. Ruth (Marie) Martin 1913–
    5. 5. William (James) Martin 1845–1923
      1. 1. Sarah Crabtree 1870–
        1. 1. Walter Crabtree 1890–1933
        2. 2. Stella Crabtree 1901–1960
        3. 3. Frank Crabtree 1904–1930
      2. 2. Margaret (Jane) Martin 1873–1939
        1. 1. Alfred Hilgenberg 1901–1960
        2. 2. Rosa (Bell) Hilgenberg 1904–1981
      3. 3. Anna (M) Martin 1876–1918
        1. 1. Florence (J.) Alford 1903–1958
    6. 6. Samuel Martin 1844–1928
      1. 1. Henry (John Martin II) . 1867–1942
        1. 1. Millard (Thomas) Martin 1892–1978
      2. 2. Rosa Martin 1890–1961
        1. 1. Eunice (Irene) Terry 1920–2012
    7. 7. William (James) Martin 1845–1923
    8. 8. Nathaniel Martin 1847–1921
      1. 1. Effie (Lena) Martin 1893–1921
        1. 1. Elliot (Jackson) Cameron 1919–1984
    9. 9. Elizabeth Martin 1855–1927
      1. 1. Eliza (Jane (Lyde)) McClaskey 1875–1937
        1. 1. Elijah ((Lige)) Pruitt 1898–1971
      2. 2. George (Washington) McClaskey 1875–1947
        1. 1. Orville (McClaskey) Sr 1908–1963
      3. 3. Anna (Mae (Annie)) McClaskey 1893–1977
        1. 1. William (Everett) Easterling 1913–1969
  3. 3. Hepsabeth Markin 1819–1903
    1. 1. John (Melvin) Markin 1842–1911
      1. 1. Randall (Thomas) Markin 1871–1931
        1. 1. Velva (Mae) Markins 1916–2011
      2. 2. Charles (Henry) Markin 1864–1953
        1. 1. Osie (Dae) Markin 1894–1974
    2. 2. Mary (B) Markin 1845–1918
      1. 1. Ruby Adams 1872–1949
        1. 1. Asenith (Jane) Adams 1911–1996
      2. 2. MATTIE (LUELLEN) SPARLING 1877–1955
        1. 1. Howard (Frank) Sperry 1912–1984
    3. 3. Sarah (A) Markins 1855–1891
      1. 1. Josephine Wood 1875–1955
        1. 1. Orville (Gholson) Lynd 1898–1928
      2. 2. Delbert Wood 1885–1942
        1. 1. Venus Wood 1912–1968
    4. 4. Charles Markin 1858–1914
      1. 1. Eva (Blanch) Markins 1891–1978
        1. 1. Kathryn (May) Dawson 1919–2008
  4. 4. Elizabeth (Ann) Melvin 1814–1870
    1. 1. Samuel Riel 1846–1890
    2. 2. Samuel Riel 1846–1890
      1. 1. Lydious (David) Rial 1875–1953
        1. 1. John (Robert) Rial 1926–2010
    3. 3. William Riel 1844–
      1. 1. Katherine (Rebecca) Riel 1889–1946
        1. 1. Billy (E) Davis 1930–2018
        2. 2. Charlotte (Alice) Davis 1919–2013
    4. 4. Daniel (Donald) Riell 1843–
      1. 1. William (Sherman) Riel 1868–1926
        1. 1. Helen (Virginia) Riel 1904–1951
    5. 5. Jonathan (N) Riel 1837–1907
      1. 1. Ella (Flora) Riel 1871–1958
        1. 1. Gertrude (Agnes) Brubaker 1896–1979
        2. 2. Fenton (Alvin) Brubaker 1900–1969
      2. 2. Vesta Riel 1886–
        1. 1. Lawrence Lynd 1910–2006
        2. 2. Kenneth (J) Lynd 1912–
        3. 3. Arnold (Isiah) Lynd 1917–1990
  5. 5. Nancy (Jean) Melvin 1805–1880
    1. 1. Amos Ratliff 1840–1916
      1. 1. Delilah (Caroline Carrie) ratliff 1876–1955
        1. 1. Herbert Long 1906–1991
        2. 2. Herbert Long 1906–1991
      2. 2. Harvey (Edward) Ratliff 1882–1963
        1. 1. Harvey (E "Jack" Ratliff) Jr 1922–1993
  6. 6. Nathan Melvin 1800–1850
    1. 1. Nancy Melvin 1829–
      1. 1. Malissa Sheppard 1849–1924
        1. 1. Edward (B) Bowman 1874–1946
      2. 2. Barbara Hamilton 1852–
        1. 1. Homer (W) Hamilton 1889–1959
      3. 3. REBECCA SHEPPARD 1855–1891
        1. 1. Rosella (Lee "Rosalee") Hankins 1873–1922
        2. 2. Sada (Bell) Hankins 1875–1971
        3. 3. albert hankins 1886–1956
    2. 2. Charles Melvin 1846–
      1. 1. Archibald Melvin 1867–
        1. 1. May (Belle) Melvin 1897–1967
  7. 7. Sarah Melvin 1802–1891
    1. 1. Mary (Anna) Hatcher 1828–1905
      1. 1. Mary (Ann) Adkins 1854–1910
        1. 1. Sarah (Alma) Bruce 1879–1944
      2. 2. Lafayette Adkins 1863–1930
        1. 1. Owren (Bennett Atkins) Sr 1891–1948
      3. 3. Charles (Burton) Adkins 1867–1948
        1. 1. Ralphus (Kenneth “Ralph”) Adkins 1902–1973
    2. 2. Charles (H.) Hatcher 1835–1904
      1. 1. Grace (Mary) Hatcher 1870–1913
        1. 1. Samuel (Walstein) Kouns 1896–1965
    3. 3. William (Barton Green) Hatcher 1841–1921
      1. 1. Sarah (E) Hatcher 1873–1939
        1. 1. Leslie (Surber) Osborne 1893–1970

Jonathan Melvin's Timeline

7 Records

1776
6 Jul 1776
Birth of Jonathan Melvin in Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 14
Jonathan Melvin resided here in Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 44
Jonathan Melvin resided here in Upper, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
Upper, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
1830
1830
Age 54
Jonathan Melvin resided here in Perry, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
Perry, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
1840
1840
Age 64
Jonathan Melvin resided here in Fayette, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
Fayette, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
1850
1850
Age 74
Jonathan Melvin resided here in Perry, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
Perry, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
1851
28 Mar 1851
Age 75
Death of Jonathan Melvin in Ironton, Lawrence, Ohio, United States
Ironton, Lawrence, Ohio, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Jul 1776
    Event Place: Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Perry, Lawrence, Ohio; Roll: 701; Page: 369a
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Lancaster, Worcester, Massachusetts; Series: M637; Roll: 4; Page: 321; Family History Library Film: 0568144

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Upper, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Upper, Lawrence, Ohio; Page: 102; NARA Roll: M33_88; Image: 170

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Perry, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Perry, Lawrence, Ohio; Series: M19; Roll: 134; Page: 313; Family History Library Film: 0337945

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Fayette, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Fayette, Lawrence, Ohio; Roll: 407; Page: 7; Family History Library Film: 0020170

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Perry, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Perry, Lawrence, Ohio; Roll: 701; Page: 369a

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1851
    Event Place: Ironton, Lawrence, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Perry Township, Lawrence County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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