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Melissa Margaret Williams 1847–1910 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 FEB 1847

Birth Location: Johnson, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 14 OCT 1910

Death Location: Johnson, Kentucky

Father: Robert Williams

Mother: Elizabeth Bunyard

Spouse(s): Benjamin Salyer

Children(s): Rosie Salyer

In 1847, Melissa Margaret Williams entered the world in Johnson, Kentucky, United States, born to Robert Robin Williams And Elizabeth Bunyard. In 1850, Melissa Margaret Williams resided in Johnson county, part of, Johnson, Kentucky, United. In 1860, Melissa Margaret Williams resided in Johnson, Kentucky, United States. Melissa Margaret Williams married Benjamin Henderson Salyer, and had children including Rosie Salyer. Melissa Margaret Williams passed away in 1910 in Johnson, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • In 1847, Melissa Margaret Williams entered the world in Johnson, Kentucky, United States, born to Robert Robin Williams And Elizabeth Bunyard.
  • In 1850, Melissa Margaret Williams resided in Johnson county, part of, Johnson, Kentucky, United.
  • In 1860, Melissa Margaret Williams resided in Johnson, Kentucky, United States.
  • Melissa Margaret Williams married Benjamin Henderson Salyer, and had children including Rosie Salyer.
  • Melissa Margaret Williams passed away in 1910 in Johnson, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Williams
1811–1880
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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Elizabeth Bunyard
1811–1881
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Benjamin Salyer
1845–1930
Birth Location: , Johnson, Kentucky, United States
BS

Children(s)

Rosie Salyer
1878–1963
Birth Location: Johnson, Kentucky, United States
RS

Melissa Williams's Ancestors

Self
Melissa Williams
1847–1910
Birth Place: Johnson, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Robert Robin Williams
1811–1880
Tennessee, United States
Elizabeth Bunyard
1811–1881
Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Melissa Williams's Descendants

1.
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Melissa (Margaret) Williams (25 FEB 1847–14 OCT 1910) m. Benjamin (Henderson) Salyer (23 JUL 1845–27 MAR 1930)
  1. 1. Rosie Salyer 1878–1963 m. Samuel (Harrison) Estep 1875–1876
    1. 1. Hurston Estep 1908–1944 m. Oneitha Stapleton 1914–
    2. 2. Ova Estep 1906–1921
    3. 3. Okla Estep 1899– m. Esta Lemaster 1901–
      1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Estep 1941–1941
    4. 4. Sadie Estep 1920–1988 m. W (P) Young 1914–1976
    5. 5. Esley Estep 1910–1984 m. Dona (Belle) howard 1921–1993
      1. 1. Charles (Esley) Estep 1941–2007
    6. 6. Alkie Estep 1912–2007 m. Everett Arms 1895–1972
      1. 1. Russell Arms 1930–1930
      2. 2. Billy (Gene) Arms 1931–2012
    7. 7. Malta Estep 1898–1959 m. John Orsborn 1882–1979
      1. 1. Alberta (Bernice) Orsborn 1929–2011
      2. 2. William (Keith) Orsborn 1935–2016
      3. 3. Logan Orsborn 1918–
      4. 4. Jeptha (Walter) Osborne 1915–1997
      5. 5. Sada Orsborn 1913–1918
    8. 8. Vernie Estep 1903–1950 m. Lewis Jones 1901–1961
      1. 1. Everett (Russell) Jones 1924–2006
    9. 9. Luda Estep 1901–1988

Melissa Williams's Timeline

13 Records

1847
25 FEB 1847
Birth of Melissa Margaret Williams in Johnson, Kentucky, United States
Johnson, Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 3
Melissa Margaret Williams resided here in Johnson county, part of, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
Johnson county, part of, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
1860
1860
Age 13
Melissa Margaret Williams resided here in Johnson, Kentucky, United States
Johnson, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 23
Melissa Margaret Williams resided here in Kentucky, United States
Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 23
Melissa Margaret Williams resided here in Kentucky, United States
Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 33
Melissa Margaret Williams resided here in Flat Gap, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
Flat Gap, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 33
Melissa Margaret Williams resided here in Flat Gap, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
Flat Gap, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 53
Melissa Margaret Williams resided here in Magisterial District 4 Flat Gap village, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
Magisterial District 4 Flat Gap village, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 53
Melissa Margaret Williams resided here in Magisterial District 4 Flat Gap village, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
Magisterial District 4 Flat Gap village, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
1910
1910
Age 63
Burial of Melissa Margaret Williams in Flat Gap, Johnson, Kentucky, United States of America
Flat Gap, Johnson, Kentucky, United States of America
1910
14 OCT 1910
Age 63
Death of Melissa Margaret Williams in Johnson, Kentucky
Johnson, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 63
Melissa Margaret Williams resided here in District 4, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
District 4, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
1910
1910
Age 63
Melissa Margaret Williams resided here in District 4, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
District 4, Johnson, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 FEB 1847
    Event Place: Johnson, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] United States Census, 1860, "United States Census, 1860", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 18 February 2021), M M Willians in entry for R R Willians, 1860.
    [2] United States Census, 1910, "United States Census, 1910," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 28 March 2023), Malissa M Salyer in household of Benjamin H Salyer, District 4, Johnson, Kentucky, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 74, sheet 2A, family 14, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 480; FHL microfilm 1,374,493.
    [3] United States Census, 1850, "United States Census, 1850," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 19 December 2020), Malissa M Williams in household of Robert R Williams, Johnson, Kentucky, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 4 August 2020), Malisey, ; Burial, Flat Gap, Johnson, Kentucky, United States of America, Salyers Cemetery; citing record ID 54833667, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [5] United States Census, 1900, "United States Census, 1900", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 11 March 2022), Malisa M Salyer in entry for Hendrix Salyer, 1900.
    [6] United States Census, 1870, "United States Census, 1870", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 29 May 2021), Matissa M Salyer in entry for B H Salyer, 1870.
    [7] United States Census, 1880, "United States Census, 1880," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 14 January 2022), Malissa N. Salyer in household of Benjiman H. Salyer, Flatgap, Johnson, Kentucky, United States; citing enumeration district , sheet , NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Johnson county, part of, Johnson, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Flat Gap, Johnson, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 4 August 2020), Malisey, ; Burial, Flat Gap, Johnson, Kentucky, United States of America, Salyers Cemetery; citing record ID 54833667, <i>Find a Grave<i>

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 OCT 1910
    Event Place: Johnson, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 4 August 2020), Malisey, ; Burial, Flat Gap, Johnson, Kentucky, United States of America, Salyers Cemetery; citing record ID 54833667, <i>Find a Grave<i>

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Flat Gap, Johnson, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 4 Flat Gap village, Johnson, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: District 4, Johnson, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Johnson, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Flat Gap, Johnson, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 4 Flat Gap village, Johnson, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: District 4, Johnson, Kentucky, United States
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