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Melton Durley AYRES 1877–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 May 1877

Birth Location: Augusta, Butler, Kansas, USA

Death Date: 30 Dec 1950

Death Location: Benton, Butler County, Kansas, United States of America

Father: Franklin Ayres

Mother: Elizabeth GUNN

Spouse(s): Edith Smith

Children(s): K Ayres, Allen Ayres, Frances Ayres

The story of Melton Durley AYRES began in 1877 in Augusta, Butler, Kansas, USA. In 1880, Melton Durley AYRES resided in Bruno, Butler, Kansas, USA. In 1900, Melton Durley AYRES resided in Bruno, Butler, Kansas, USA. Melton Durley AYRES married Edith B Smith, and had children including Allen V Ayres, Frances M Ayres, K Wayne Ayres. Melton Durley AYRES passed away in 1950 in Benton, Butler County, Kansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Melton Durley AYRES began in 1877 in Augusta, Butler, Kansas, USA.
  • In 1880, Melton Durley AYRES resided in Bruno, Butler, Kansas, USA.
  • In 1900, Melton Durley AYRES resided in Bruno, Butler, Kansas, USA.
  • Melton Durley AYRES married Edith B Smith, and had children including Allen V Ayres, Frances M Ayres, K Wayne Ayres.
  • Melton Durley AYRES passed away in 1950 in Benton, Butler County, Kansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Franklin Ayres
1844–1926
Birth Location: La Salle, Illinois, USA
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Elizabeth GUNN
1846–1923
Birth Location: La Salle, La Salle, Illinois, USA
EG

Spouses(s)

Edith Smith
1879–1952
Birth Location: Kansas
ES

Children(s)

K Ayres
1910–1984
Birth Location: Butler County, Kansas, United States of America
KA
Allen Ayres
1916–1995
Birth Location: Kansas
AA
Frances Ayres
1918–2002
Birth Location: Kansas
FA

Melton AYRES's Ancestors

Self
Melton AYRES
1877–1950
Birth Place: Augusta, Butler, Kansas, USA
Parents
Franklin Lanworthy Ayres
1844–1926
La Salle, Illinois, USA
Elizabeth (Sarah "Lizzie") GUNN
1846–1923
La Salle, La Salle, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Burton (C) Ayres
1805–1870
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Aurelia LANGWORTHY
1818–1853
Elizabethtown, N.J. or Mansfield, Ohio
Aaron Gunn
1806–1897
Montague, Massachusetts, USA
Nancy (W) Winters
1806–1905
Troy, Miami, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Jr.
1771–1806
Elizabeth Ryland
1878–1950
Elihu Deacon
1763–1851
Lucy Phelps
1764–1843
Obediah Winters
1774–1849
Elizabeth Prillaman
1780–1849
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Sr.
1745–1795
Elizabeth Nesbitt
1754–1792
Nathaniel GUNN
1726–1807
Dorothy Marsh
1723–1805
Aaron I
1734–1804
Ruth Hathaway
1735–1814
Moses Major
1728–1822
Elizabeth WILLIAMS
1733–1811
Jacob JR
1752–1840
Sarah Bradley
1753–1835

Melton AYRES's Descendants

1.
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Melton (Durley) AYRES (19 May 1877–30 Dec 1950) m. Edith (B) Smith (20 October 1879–2 June 1952)
  1. 1. K (Wayne) Ayres 1910–1984
  2. 2. Allen (V) Ayres 1916–1995
  3. 3. Frances (M) Ayres 1918–2002

Melton AYRES's Timeline

9 Records

1877
19 May 1877
Birth of Melton Durley AYRES in Augusta, Butler, Kansas, USA
Augusta, Butler, Kansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 3
Melton Durley AYRES resided here in Bruno, Butler, Kansas, USA
Bruno, Butler, Kansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 23
Melton Durley AYRES resided here in Bruno, Butler, Kansas, USA
Bruno, Butler, Kansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 33
Melton Durley AYRES resided here in Bruno, Butler, Kansas, USA
Bruno, Butler, Kansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 53
Melton Durley AYRES resided here in Bruno, Butler, Kansas, USA
Bruno, Butler, Kansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 58
Melton Durley AYRES resided here in Bruno, Butler, Kansas
Bruno, Butler, Kansas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 63
Melton Durley AYRES resided here in Bruno, Butler, Kansas, USA
Bruno, Butler, Kansas, USA
1942
1942
Age 65
Melton Durley AYRES resided here in Augusta, Kansas, USA
Augusta, Kansas, USA
1950
30 Dec 1950
Age 73
Death of Melton Durley AYRES in El Dorado, Butler, Kansas, USA
El Dorado, Butler, Kansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 May 1877
    Event Place: Augusta, Butler, Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Kansas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: Box 262
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bruno, Butler, Kansas; Roll: T627_1222; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 8-9
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bruno, Butler, Kansas; Roll: 695; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340430
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kansas; Registration County: Butler; Roll: 1643424
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bruno, Butler, Kansas; Roll: 375; Family History Film: 1254375; Page: 97D; Enumeration District: 157
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bruno, Butler, Kansas; Roll: 472; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1240472
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bruno, Butler, Kansas; Roll: T624_433; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1374446
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bruno, Butler, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bruno, Butler, Kansas; Roll: 375; Family History Film: 1254375; Page: 97D; Enumeration District: 157

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bruno, Butler, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bruno, Butler, Kansas; Roll: 472; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1240472

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Bruno, Butler, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bruno, Butler, Kansas; Roll: T624_433; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1374446

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Bruno, Butler, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Bruno, Butler, Kansas; Roll: 695; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340430

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Bruno, Butler, Kansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bruno, Butler, Kansas; Roll: T627_1222; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 8-9

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Bruno, Butler, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bruno, Butler, Kansas; Roll: T627_1222; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 8-9

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Augusta, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Kansas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: Box 262

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Butler, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kansas; Registration County: Butler; Roll: 1643424

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pratt
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Hutchinson News; Publication Date: 31 Dec 1950; Publication Place: Hutchinson, Kansas, USA; ,0.7224291,0.501356,0.77787&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1950
    Event Place: El Dorado, Butler, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Benton, Butler County, Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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