YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Melinda Colbert 1787–1859 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Nov 1787

Birth Location: Monticello Plantation, Albemarle County, Virginia

Death Date: Sep 1859

Death Location: Washington DC, DC

Father: Captain Hughes

Mother: Betty Hemings

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Melinda Colbert began in 1787 in Monticello Plantation, Albemarle County, Virginia. Melinda Colbert passed away in 1859 in Washington DC, DC.

Find more search results for Melinda Colbert
MC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Melinda Colbert began in 1787 in Monticello Plantation, Albemarle County, Virginia.
  • Melinda Colbert passed away in 1859 in Washington DC, DC.

Immediate Family

Parents

Captain Hughes
1755–1829
Birth Location: , Goochland, Virginia, USA
CH
Betty Hemings
1759–1831
Birth Location: Monticello, Albemarle, Virginia, USA
BH

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Melinda Colbert's Ancestors

Self
Melinda Colbert
1787–1859
Birth Place: Monticello Plantation, Albemarle County, Virginia
Parents
Captain Jesse David Hughes
1755–1829
, Goochland, Virginia, USA
Betty (Brown) Hemings
1759–1831
Monticello, Albemarle, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Melinda Colbert's Timeline

2 Records

1787
6 Nov 1787
Birth of Melinda Colbert in Monticello Plantation, Albemarle County, Virginia
Monticello Plantation, Albemarle County, Virginia
1859
Sep 1859
Age 72
Death of Melinda Colbert in Washington DC, DC
Washington DC, DC

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1787
    Event Place: Monticello Plantation, Albemarle County, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Sep 1859
    Event Place: Washington DC, DC
Find more search results for Melinda Colbert

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE