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Melissa (Pence) Sewell 1871–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Aug 1871

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 1 Mar 1959

Death Location: Hollonville, Wolfe County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: William Pence

Mother: Jane (Pelfry)

Spouse(s): William Sewell

Children(s):

In 1871, Melissa (Pence) Sewell entered the world in Kentucky, born to William Henry Pence And Jane Pelfry. In 1880, Melissa (Pence) Sewell resided in Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, Melissa (Pence) Sewell resided in Holly, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA. Melissa (Pence) Sewell married William Mckinley Sewell, and had children including George W Sewell. Melissa (Pence) Sewell passed away in 1959 in Hollonville, Wolfe County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1871, Melissa (Pence) Sewell entered the world in Kentucky, born to William Henry Pence And Jane Pelfry.
  • In 1880, Melissa (Pence) Sewell resided in Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, Melissa (Pence) Sewell resided in Holly, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA.
  • Melissa (Pence) Sewell married William Mckinley Sewell, and had children including George W Sewell.
  • Melissa (Pence) Sewell passed away in 1959 in Hollonville, Wolfe County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Pence
1826–1903
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Jane (Pelfry)
1846–1921
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

William Sewell
1873–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

Melissa Sewell's Ancestors

Self
Melissa Sewell
1871–1959
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
William Henry Pence
1826–1903
Kentucky, USA
Jane (Pelfry)
1846–1921
Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Andrew (Jackson) Pence
1798–1878
North Carolina
Rebecca ((Hollon)) Pence
1806–1887
Cave, Holly Crk Present Day Wolfe CO, KY, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1777–1854
Charity Hollon
1777–1874
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ambrose Brewer
1753–1855
Lucinda (Russell)
1753–1847

Melissa Sewell's Timeline

8 Records

1871
23 Aug 1871
Birth of Melissa (Pence) Sewell in Kentucky
Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 9
Melissa (Pence) Sewell resided here in Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 29
Melissa (Pence) Sewell resided here in Holly, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
Holly, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 39
Melissa (Pence) Sewell resided here in Holly Creek, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
Holly Creek, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 49
Melissa (Pence) Sewell resided here in Stillwater, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
Stillwater, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 64
Melissa (Pence) Sewell resided here in Wolfe, Kentucky
Wolfe, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 69
Melissa (Pence) Sewell resided here in Mag Dist #2 Stillwater, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
Mag Dist #2 Stillwater, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
1959
1 Mar 1959
Age 88
Death of Melissa (Pence) Sewell in Campton, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
Campton, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Aug 1871
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01364; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 119-6
    [3] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Stillwater, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: T625_602; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 240
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: 405; Page: 612b; Enumeration District: 015
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Holly, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: 555; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0096
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Holly Creek, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: T624_504; Page: 9a; Enumeration District: 0197; FHL microfilm: 1374517
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Frozen, Breathitt, Kentucky; Roll: 405; Page: 612b; Enumeration District: 015

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Holly, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Holly, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: 555; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0096

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Holly Creek, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Holly Creek, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: T624_504; Page: 9a; Enumeration District: 0197; FHL microfilm: 1374517

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Stillwater, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Stillwater, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: T625_602; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 240

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Wolfe, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01364; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 119-6

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mag Dist #2 Stillwater, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01364; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 119-6

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wolfe
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1959
    Event Place: Campton, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hollonville, Wolfe County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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