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Melissa Williams 1868–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1868

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 26 Apr 1950

Death Location: Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina, USA

Father: John Williams

Mother: Betsy Williams

Spouse(s): John Alston, John Fenner

Children(s): Zell Alston, Zell Alston, Junius Alston, Eslten Alston, Lucy Alstin, Jmin Alstin, Major Alston, Millie Alston

In 1868, Melissa Williams entered the world in North Carolina, born to John Williams And Betsy Williams. Melissa Williams married John Alston, John Fenner, and had children including Eslten Alston, Jmin Alstin, Junius June Alston, Lucy Alstin, Major Alston, Millie Alston, Zell Alston. Melissa Williams passed away in 1950 in Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1868, Melissa Williams entered the world in North Carolina, born to John Williams And Betsy Williams.
  • Melissa Williams married John Alston, John Fenner, and had children including Eslten Alston, Jmin Alstin, Junius June Alston, Lucy Alstin, Major Alston, Millie Alston, Zell Alston.
  • Melissa Williams passed away in 1950 in Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Williams
1823–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
JW
Betsy Williams
1826–
Birth Location: North Carolina
BW

Spouses(s)

John Alston
1860–1928
Birth Location: North Carolina
JA
John Fenner
1845–1903
Birth Location: –
JF

Children(s)

Zell Alston
1892–
Birth Location: North Carolina
ZA
Zell Alston
1892–
Birth Location: North Carolina
ZA
Junius Alston
1883–1957
Birth Location: N C
JA
Eslten Alston
1884–
Birth Location: N C
EA
Lucy Alstin
1889–
Birth Location: N C
LA
Jmin Alstin
1898–
Birth Location: N C
JA
Major Alston
1900–
Birth Location: North Carolina
MA
Millie Alston
1904–
Birth Location: North Carolina
MA

Melissa Williams's Ancestors

Self
Melissa Williams
1868–1950
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
John Williams
1823–
North Carolina, USA
Betsy Williams
1826–
North Carolina
Grandparents
Mariah Williams
1805–
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Melissa Williams's Descendants

1.
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Melissa Williams (abt 1868–26 Apr 1950) m. John Alston (Abt. 1860–16 Sep 1928) m. John Fenner (Abt. 1845–5 August 1903)
  1. 1. Zell Alston 1892– m. Lee Watson 1890–
    1. 1. Helen (Ruth) Watson 1913–1914
    2. 2. Roderick Watson 1914–1975 m. Addie (Burwell) Drumgold 1918–1992
    3. 3. Viola Watson 1920–
    4. 4. Lucy (Mae) Watson 1922–
    5. 5. Susie Watson 1924–
    6. 6. Edith Watson 1926–
  2. 2. Zell Alston 1892–
  3. 3. Junius ("June") Alston 1883–1957
  4. 4. Eslten Alston 1884–
  5. 5. Lucy Alstin 1889–
  6. 6. Jmin Alstin 1898–
  7. 7. Major Alston 1900–
  8. 8. Millie Alston 1904–

Melissa Williams's Timeline

16 Records

1868
abt 1868
Birth of Melissa Williams in North Carolina
North Carolina
1868
Abt. 1868
Birth of Melissa Williams in North Carolina
North Carolina
1868
Abt. 1868
Birth of Melissa Williams in North Carolina
North Carolina
1868
abt 1868
Birth of Melissa Williams in North Carolina
North Carolina
1868
1868
Birth of Melissa Williams in North Carolina
North Carolina
1868
abt 1868
Birth of Melissa Williams in North Carolina
North Carolina
1873
08 Mar 1873
Age 5
Birth of Melissa Williams in North Carolina
North Carolina
1873
8 Mar 1873
Age 5
Birth of Melissa Williams in North Carolina
North Carolina
1873
08 Mar 1873
Age 5
Birth of Melissa Williams in , North Carolina, United States
, North Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 12
Melissa Williams resided here in Butterwood, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Butterwood, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 12
Melissa Williams resided here in Butterwood, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Butterwood, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 12
Melissa Williams resided here in Butterwood, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Butterwood, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
1910
1910
Age 42
Melissa Williams resided here in Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 52
Melissa Williams resided here in Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 52
Melissa Williams resided here in Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1950
26 Apr 1950
Age 82
Death of Melissa Williams in Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Mar 1873
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Mar 1873
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Mar 1873
    Event Place: , North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1303; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 42; Image: 458
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Butterwood, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: 966; Family History Film: 1254966; Page: 647A; Enumeration District: 138; Image: 0760.
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Butterwood, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: 966; Family History Film: 1254966; Page: 647A; Enumeration District: 138; Image: 0760.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1115; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1375128
    [6] North Carolina, Death Collection, 1908-2004
    [7] North Carolina, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1868
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1868
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1868
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1868
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1868
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1868
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Butterwood, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Butterwood, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: 966; Family History Film: 1254966; Page: 647A; Enumeration District: 138; Image: 0760.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Butterwood, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Butterwood, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: 966; Family History Film: 1254966; Page: 647A; Enumeration District: 138; Image: 0760.
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Butterwood, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: 966; Family History Film: 1254966; Page: 647A; Enumeration District: 138; Image: 0760.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Butterwood, Halifax, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1115; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1375128

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1303; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 42; Image: 458

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Apr 1950
    Event Place: Littleton, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina, Death Collection, 1908-2004
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