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Mary Catherine (Katie) Elkins 1806–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 April 1806

Birth Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 18 November 1890

Death Location: Gassaway, Cannon County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Gabriel Sr

Mother: Stacey Dillard

Spouse(s): William Sr

Children(s): Grandison Melton, Riley Melton, Levi Melton, Pearson Melton, John Melton, Thomas Melton, Martha Melton, Marion Melton, Sarah Melton, Mary Melton, Almira Melton, Jemimah Melton, Zephaniah Melton, Aaron Melton, Azariah MELTON, Louisa MELTON, Wilson Melton, Frances MELTON, Lavina Melton, Elizabeth Melton, Stacy Melton, Zorah Melton, William Milton, Edmund Melton, Joseph Melton, Luke Melton

In 1806, Mary Catherine (Katie) Elkins entered the world in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Gabriel Murphy Elkins Sr And Stacey C Dillard. Mary Catherine (Katie) Elkins married William John Melton Sr, and had children including Aaron George Ag Melton, Almira Melton, Azariah Melton, Edmund P Melton, Elizabeth Melton, Frances Amanda Melton, Grandison Granville Melton, Jemimah Angeline Melton, Jesse Melton, John Melton, Joseph Dillard Melton, Lavina Melton, Levi Whitney Melton, Louisa Melton, Luke Lee Melton, Marion Melton, Martha Melton, Mary Jane Melton, Pearson Melton, Riley M Melton, Sarah A Melton, Stacy Melton, Thomas Melton, William Milton, Wilson B Melton, Zephaniah Philip Melton, Zorah Melton. Mary Catherine (Katie) Elkins passed away in 1890 in Gassaway, Cannon County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1806, Mary Catherine (Katie) Elkins entered the world in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Gabriel Murphy Elkins Sr And Stacey C Dillard.
  • Mary Catherine (Katie) Elkins married William John Melton Sr, and had children including Aaron George Ag Melton, Almira Melton, Azariah Melton, Edmund P Melton, Elizabeth Melton, Frances Amanda Melton, Grandison Granville Melton, Jemimah Angeline Melton, Jesse Melton, John Melton, Joseph Dillard Melton, Lavina Melton, Levi Whitney Melton, Louisa Melton, Luke Lee Melton, Marion Melton, Martha Melton, Mary Jane Melton, Pearson Melton, Riley M Melton, Sarah A Melton, Stacy Melton, Thomas Melton, William Milton, Wilson B Melton, Zephaniah Philip Melton, Zorah Melton.
  • Mary Catherine (Katie) Elkins passed away in 1890 in Gassaway, Cannon County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Gabriel Sr
1755–1842
Birth Location: Pittslyvania County, VA , USA
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Stacey Dillard
1770–1812
Birth Location: Culpeper, Culpeper County, Virginia, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

William Sr
1800–1863
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Grandison Melton
1840–1877
Birth Location: Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
GM
Riley Melton
1822–1874
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Tennessee, United States
RM
Levi Melton
1856–1916
Birth Location: Waynesboro, Wayne, Tennessee, United States
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Pearson Melton
1830–
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
PM
John Melton
1829–1887
Birth Location: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
JM
Thomas Melton
1845–
Birth Location: Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
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Martha Melton
1839–1882
Birth Location: Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
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Marion Melton
1847–
Birth Location: Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
MM
Sarah Melton
1832–1911
Birth Location: Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
SM
Mary Melton
1829–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
MM
Almira Melton
1831–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
AM
Jemimah Melton
1849–1921
Birth Location: Wayne County, Tennessee, USA
JM
Zephaniah Melton
1835–1912
Birth Location: Wayne Co, Tennessee, USA
ZM
Aaron Melton
1828–1859
Birth Location: Wayne County, Tennessee, USA
AM
Azariah MELTON
1833–1912
Birth Location: Wayne, Tennessee. USA
AM
Louisa MELTON
1838–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Wilson Melton
1819–1871
Birth Location: Bedford, Tennessee, USA
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Frances MELTON
1851–1921
Birth Location: Waynesboro, Wayne County, Tennessee, USA
FM
Lavina Melton
1837–
Birth Location: Wayne County, Tennessee, USA
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Elizabeth Melton
1850–1937
Birth Location: Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
EM
Stacy Melton
1842–1880
Birth Location: Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
SM
Zorah Melton
1848–1923
Birth Location: Tennessee
ZM
William Milton
1844–
Birth Location: –
WM
Edmund Melton
1836–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Joseph Melton
1827–1875
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Luke Melton
1845–1919
Birth Location: Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
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Mary Elkins's Ancestors

Self
Mary Elkins
1806–1890
Birth Place: Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Gabriel Murphy Elkins Sr
1755–1842
Pittslyvania County, VA , USA
Stacey (C) Dillard
1770–1812
Culpeper, Culpeper County, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Nathaniel (Jesse) Elkins
1728–1816
Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States
Rebecca Rabb
1730–1800
of Virginia, USA
Thomas (J) Dillard
1726–1784
Pittsylvania, Colony of Virginia, British Colonial America, Virginia, USA
Martha Webb
1739–1796
Brunswick, British Colonial America, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Ralph Elkins
1703–1778
Frances Browne
1699–1796
Thomas Sr
1704–1774
Winifred Nalle
1705–1744
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Elkins
1669–1746
Elizabeth Bryant
1669–1757

Mary Elkins's Descendants

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Mary (Catherine (Katie)) Elkins (8 April 1806–18 November 1890) m. William (John Melton) Sr (22 Sep 1800–10 Sep 1863)
  1. 1. Grandison ("Granville") Melton 1840–1877 m. Sarah (Loela) Bennett 1836–
    1. 1. James (C.) Melton 1865–1891 m. Mary (Ann) Gaither 1865–1948
      1. 1. Rosetta ((Zettye)) Melton 1890–1972 m. Edward (B "Edd") Thornsberry 1884–1939
        1. 1. Ethel (May) Thornsberry 1911–1938 m. Avery (Franklin) Gates 1909–1959
        2. 2. Clarence Thornsberry 1904–
        3. 3. Bessie (Marie) Thornsberry 1913–1999 m. Edd Dame 1884–1969
        4. 4. Bobby (Joe) Thornsberry 1932–1991
        5. 5. Virgil (Lee) Thornsberry 1927–1989 m. Helen (Marie) Lingar 1940–2017
        6. 6. Opal (Atress) Thornsberry 1923–2010 m. Joseph (Lindsey) Noblin 1928–1990
        7. 7. Unknown (twin) Thornsberry 1939–1939
      2. 2. Mary (Jane) Melton 1887–1971 m. John (Benjamin) Thornberry 1884–1951
        1. 1. Earl Thornsberry 1913–1998 m. Ruth (M) Thornsberry 1919–2003
        2. 2. Irene Thronsberry 1911–1996 m. Lindolph Goode 1911–1978
        3. 3. Lois Thronsberry 1922–2008 m. John Jenkins 1918–1980
        4. 4. Beatrice (C) Thornberry 1925–2003 m. Cecil (C) Danner 1922– m. John (Leland) Thomas 1918–2010
        5. 5. Freda (Marie) Thornsberry 1925–2000 m. Charles Nall 1925–1966 m. Joe (G.) Brazeal 1921–2009
        6. 6. Louise (Ruby Mae) Thornsberry 1933–2015
        7. 7. Larine Thornsbury 1909–
        8. 8. Leora Thornsberry 1917–2002 m. James Boogar 1919–
        9. 9. Joyce Thornsbury 1918–
      3. 3. Enoch (Dempsy Craton) Melton 1889–1971 m. Mary (Francis) Melton 1912–1983
      4. 4. Permilia (Ann) Melton 1884–1966 m. John (B.) Ball 1863–1923 m. Eli (R) Beezer 1869–1955
        1. 1. John ("Johnnie" Bunk) Ball 1916–1975
        2. 2. Walter (Lee) Ball 1909–1999
        3. 3. Van (“Rip”) Ball 1911–1979
        4. 4. Nash Boozier 1920–
      5. 5. Emaranthe (Isabelle) Melton 1885–1914 m. James (Edmond) Gazaway 1883–1973
        1. 1. Lola (M) Gazaway 1904–1966
        2. 2. Nova (Irene) Gazaway 1909–1977
        3. 3. James (Oren) Gazaway 1905–1905
    2. 2. Samuel (Dee) Melton 1861–1944 m. Angeline Taylor 1847–1914 m. Laura Melton 1867–1954 m. Rebecca Taylor 1858–1882
      1. 1. Margaret (Luella) Melton 1890–1963
      2. 2. Hattie (Marie) Melton 1885–1962
      3. 3. Elzia (Virgil) Melton 1893–1970
      4. 4. Charles (Wilkerson "Charlie") Melton 1885–1964
      5. 5. Albert Bennett 1880–
    3. 3. Angeline Melton 1875–
    4. 4. Lucy Melton 1868–
    5. 5. Jesse (F) Melton 1872–
    6. 6. Martha (J. "Jannie") Melton 1867–1946 m. John (Henry) Brewer 1864–1940
      1. 1. May (M) Niswonger 1899–2001
      2. 2. Tom (Elmer) Brewer 1895–1978
      3. 3. Lola (Jane) White 1904–1996
      4. 4. Amos (E.) Brewer 1900–1989
      5. 5. Savannah (Violet) Light 1909–1993
      6. 6. Wiley (F) Bremer 1890–
      7. 7. E (M) Brewer 1899–
      8. 8. Charley (D) Brewer 1903–
      9. 9. Survana Brewer 1909–
      10. 10. Lula Brewer 1912–
      11. 11. Frank Brewer 1889–
      12. 12. James (H) Brewer 1891–
      13. 13. Willie Brewer 1888–
    7. 7. William Melton 1858– m. Martha (E) Melton 1859–
      1. 1. Henry (W) Melton 1887–
      2. 2. William (E) Melton 1891–
      3. 3. Ethel (S) Melton 1901–
      4. 4. James (T) Melton 1877–
      5. 5. Maggie (M) Melton 1881–
      6. 6. Rebecca Melton 1883–
      7. 7. Lena Melton 1893–
    8. 8. Margaret Melton 1828–
    9. 9. Mary Melton 1847–
    10. 10. Sarah Melton 1849–
  2. 2. Riley (M.) Melton 1822–1874 m. Preciller Milton 1820–
    1. 1. Aenoricen (M) Melton 1855–1918
    2. 2. Silas (H) Milton 1847–
    3. 3. Polley Milton 1848–
    4. 4. Wm Milton 1849–
    5. 5. James Milton 1851–
    6. 6. America Milton 1854–
    7. 7. Lovina Milton 1856–
    8. 8. Mahulda Milton 1863–
  3. 3. Levi (Whitney) Melton 1856–1916 m. Martha (Palestine) Anthony 1860–1933
    1. 1. Ernest (Raymond) Melton 1893–1955
      1. 1. Melvin Melton 1918–1920
    2. 2. John (Henry) Melton 1894–1966
    3. 3. Robert (Whitney) Melton 1898–1960 m. Nannie (Elizabeth) Thompson 1899–1938
      1. 1. Velma (Mae) Melton 1920–1994
      2. 2. Ralph (Lee) Melton 1938–1976
      3. 3. Marlene (Glee Melton) Bowling 1935–2018
      4. 4. Paula (Lee) Melton 1925–1928
      5. 5. Betty (Doris) Melton 1930–2011
      6. 6. Clara (Amelia) Melton 1922–2006
      7. 7. Robert (Horice) Melton 1929–1956 m. Francis (Ramona) Anderson 1929–2016
        1. 1. Alice (Virginia Melton Riddle Dula) Caldwell 1950–2012
    4. 4. Opal (L) Melton 1906–2006
  4. 4. Pearson Melton 1830–
  5. 5. John Melton 1829–1887
  6. 6. Thomas Melton 1845–
  7. 7. Martha Melton 1839–1882
  8. 8. Marion Melton 1847–
  9. 9. Sarah (A) Melton 1832–1911 m. John Moore 1824–1883
    1. 1. Daniel Moore 1867–1893
    2. 2. Nancy (Ann) Fouts 1874–1950
    3. 3. Isaac (J) Moore 1862–1888
    4. 4. Moses (Franklin) Moore 1876–1956
    5. 5. Jess (Norris) Moore 1865–1933
  10. 10. Mary (Jane) Melton 1829–
  11. 11. Almira Melton 1831–
  12. 12. Jemimah (Angeline) Melton 1849–1921 m. John (Henderson) Kilburn 1847–1914
    1. 1. Perry (Henry Daniel) Kilburn 1881–1968
    2. 2. Lydia (Mary Kilburn Nelson Goodman) Kelley 1892–1979
    3. 3. Josiah (John William) Kilburn 1877–1957
    4. 4. Frances (Elizabeth Sara Amanda Jane) Miller 1883–1963
  13. 13. Zephaniah (Philip) Melton 1835–1912 m. Jamimah (A.) Melton 1838–1921
    1. 1. Henry (David) Melton 1860–1928
    2. 2. Jay (Houston) Melton 1877–1956
    3. 3. Rhoda (Catherine) Melton 1855–1962 m. John (W.) Muse 1832–1910 m. John (Wesley) O'Neal 1841–1903
      1. 1. Josephine (P.) O'Neal 1893–1936
      2. 2. Cora (Tennessee) O'Neal 1890–1973 m. John (Bunyan) Blackstock 1880–1949 m. Bernard Blackstock 1888–
        1. 1. Clifford (H.) Blackstock 1921–1977
        2. 2. Clyde (Thomas) Blackstock 1924–1989
        3. 3. Noah (Edward) Blackstock 1928–1990
        4. 4. Gladys (L) Blackstock 1914–2000
        5. 5. Viola (V) Blackstock 1912–2004
        6. 6. Leroy Blackstock 1911–
      3. 3. Sarah (Catherine "Cassie") O'Neal 1890–1963
      4. 4. Claudia (Emma) O'Neal 1886–1972
      5. 5. Mike Muse 1908–1989
      6. 6. General (Lafayette) Muse 1875–1946
      7. 7. Nancy (Jane) O'Neal 1885–1912
      8. 8. Harriet (Victoria) O'Neal 1899–1946
    4. 4. Charles (Shurman) Melton 1863–1937
    5. 5. General (Garfield) Melton 1882–1975
    6. 6. Frances (Emily) Anthony 1870–1948
    7. 7. Almira (A.) Melton 1873–
    8. 8. Dotor (S.) Melton 1875–
    9. 9. Laura (B.) Melton 1880–
    10. 10. Mary (E) Melton 1858–
  14. 14. Aaron (George AG) Melton 1828–1859
    1. 1. Nancy (A.) Wilson 1854–1939
  15. 15. Azariah MELTON 1833–1912 m. Clara (Anne) Voiles 1837–
    1. 1. Alex (F) Melton 1873–
    2. 2. Della (Mae) Melton 1880–1940
    3. 3. Frances (Elmyra) Melton 1870–1949
    4. 4. Mary (E) Melton 1863–1902
    5. 5. Dora (J) O'Neal 1877–1933
  16. 16. Louisa MELTON 1838–
  17. 17. Wilson (B) Melton 1819–1871
  18. 18. Frances (Amanda) MELTON 1851–1921
  19. 19. Lavina Melton 1837–
  20. 20. Elizabeth Melton 1850–1937
  21. 21. Stacy Melton 1842–1880
    1. 1. William (Edward) Mayo 1872–1956
  22. 22. Zorah Melton 1848–1923 m. John (D) Campbell 1847–
    1. 1. Tilman Campbell 1882–
    2. 2. Wm (H) Campbell 1872–1914
  23. 23. William Milton 1844–
  24. 24. Edmund (P.) Melton 1836–
  25. 25. Joseph (Dillard) Melton 1827–1875
  26. 26. Luke (Lee) Melton 1845–1919

Mary Elkins's Timeline

10 Records

1800
13 Apr 1800
Mary Catherine (Katie) Elkins was baptized in Glenorchy and Inishail,Argyll,Scotland
Glenorchy and Inishail,Argyll,Scotland
1806
8 April 1806
Birth of Mary Catherine (Katie) Elkins in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
1825
30 Jul 1825
Age 19
Mary Catherine (Katie) Elkins was married in Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
1826
6 Oct 1826
Age 20
Mary Catherine (Katie) Elkins resided here in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 44
Mary Catherine (Katie) Elkins resided here in District 1, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
District 1, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
1851
1851
Age 45
Mary Catherine (Katie) Elkins resided here in Islington, Middlesex, England
Islington, Middlesex, England
1860
1860
Age 54
Mary Catherine (Katie) Elkins resided here in District 1, Waylands Springs, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
District 1, Waylands Springs, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 64
Mary Catherine (Katie) Elkins resided here in District 7, Woodbury, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
District 7, Woodbury, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 74
Mary Catherine (Katie) Elkins resided here in District 7, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
District 7, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
1890
18 November 1890
Age 84
Death of Mary Catherine (Katie) Elkins in Cannon County, Tennessee, United States of America
Cannon County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 April 1806
    Event Place: Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 7, Cannon, Tennessee; Roll: 1246; Page: 533A; Enumeration District: 024
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2729.088; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885
    [8] 1851 England Census
    [9] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [13] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 13 Apr 1800
    Event Place: Glenorchy and Inishail,Argyll,Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 30 Jul 1825
    Event Place: Lawrence, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Oct 1826
    Event Place: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Islington, Middlesex, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Waylands Springs, Lawrence, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 7, Woodbury, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 7, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 7, Cannon, Tennessee; Roll: 1246; Page: 533A; Enumeration District: 024

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 November 1890
    Event Place: Cannon County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gassaway, Cannon County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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