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Melvin H. Bacon 1856–1910 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1856

Birth Location: , Washington, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: Bef. 1910

Death Location: Oklahoma

Father: Isaac Bacon

Mother: Margaret Bayless

Spouse(s): Nancy Odell

Children(s): Joe Bacon, John Bacon, Louise Bacon, Walter Bacon

In 1856, Melvin H. Bacon entered the world in , Washington, Tennessee, USA, born to Isaac Bacon And Margaret Ann Bayless. In 1860, Melvin H. Bacon resided in Swinneys, Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, USA. In 1870, Melvin H. Bacon resided in District 14, Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, USA. Melvin H. Bacon married Nancy Ellen Nannie Odell, and had children including Joe Guy Bacon, John Thomas Bacon, Louise Lula Bacon, Walter Melvin Bacon. Melvin H. Bacon passed away in 1910 in Oklahoma.

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Biography

  • In 1856, Melvin H. Bacon entered the world in , Washington, Tennessee, USA, born to Isaac Bacon And Margaret Ann Bayless.
  • In 1860, Melvin H. Bacon resided in Swinneys, Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1870, Melvin H. Bacon resided in District 14, Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, USA.
  • Melvin H. Bacon married Nancy Ellen Nannie Odell, and had children including Joe Guy Bacon, John Thomas Bacon, Louise Lula Bacon, Walter Melvin Bacon.
  • Melvin H. Bacon passed away in 1910 in Oklahoma.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Bacon
1805–1869
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee, USA
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Margaret Bayless
1822–1860
Birth Location: Washington, Tennessee, United States
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Odell
1856–1948
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
NO

Children(s)

Joe Bacon
1897–1963
Birth Location: Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas, USA
JB
John Bacon
1882–1943
Birth Location: Kaufman County, Texas, United States of America
JB
Louise Bacon
1885–1956
Birth Location: Terrell, Kaufman, Texas, USA
LB
Walter Bacon
1889–1942
Birth Location: Hamilton, Texas, USA
WB

Melvin Bacon's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Bacon
1856–1910
Birth Place: , Washington, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Isaac Bacon
1805–1869
Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Margaret (Ann) Bayless
1822–1860
Washington, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
James Bacon
1765–1850
Maidencreek, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Magdalena Neumann
1775–1846
Berks County, Pennsylvania, Colonial Era
John (Deakins) Bayless
1798–1860
Washington Co., Tennessee
Elizabeth Bacon
1797–1854
Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Bacon
1725–1810
Veronica Weiss
1722–1800
Johan Neumann
1727–1790
Catherina Reifsnyder
1730–1790
Daniel Bayless
1769–1829
Martha Eaton
1773–1863
John Bacon
1777–1857
Nancy Broyles
1781–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Bacon
1700–1770
Mary Skiff
1695–1770
Johannes Weiss
1699–1758
Sybilla Sauterin
1699–1779
Johann Naumann
1699–1759
Anna Schmied
1710–1762
John Bacon
1747–1842
Mary Brown
1750–1787
Adam Sr
1746–1799
Elizabeth Speck
1750–1784

Melvin Bacon's Descendants

1.
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Melvin (H.) Bacon (1856–Bef. 1910) m. Nancy (Ellen "Nannie") Odell (16 Dec 1856–Jul 1948)
  1. 1. Joe (Guy) Bacon 1897–1963 m. Dollie (Bessie) Birdwell 1902–1949 m. Vernon (Ora) Flippo 1906–2001
    1. 1. Melvin (McKinley) Bacon 1930–1982 m. Mary (Evelyn) Matney 1933–2003
    2. 2. James (Charles "JC") Bacon 1923–1993 m. Rita Thomas 1923–2016
    3. 3. Joe (Guy Bacon) Jr. 1927–2020 m. Margaret (Lou Juanita) Matney 1929–1974
      1. 1. Linda (Jo) Bacon 1948–1970
  2. 2. John (Thomas) Bacon 1882–1943 m. Clara Miller 1882–1963
    1. 1. Ivan (Cecil) Bacon 1910–1983 m. Fannie (Moore) Clark 1911–1996
      1. 1. Richard (Ivan Bacon) Sr 1932–2019 m. Dolores (Ann) Russum 1932–2022 m. Dana (Lynn) Stephenson 1947–2012
      2. 2. Joy (Ann) Bacon 1934–2010 m. Johnny (Bee "JB") Williams 1930–1997
    2. 2. Vernon (Lee) Bacon 1915–1924
    3. 3. Benjamin (Oliver) Bacon 1904–1969 m. Emelyn (Lorene) Wallis 1908–1994
      1. 1. Marinel Bacon 1929–2006
    4. 4. Bessie (Leona) Bacon 1907–1977 m. Joseph (Earl) Potts 1907–1986
      1. 1. Albert (Roger) Potts 1933–1977
      2. 2. Wilburn (Earl) Potts 1928–2010
      3. 3. Wayne (Dean) Potts 1931–1978
  3. 3. Louise ("Lula") Bacon 1885–1956 m. James (Lemuel) Ray 1884–1940
    1. 1. Infant (Daughter) Ray 1910–1910
    2. 2. Virgle (Monroe) Ray 1906–1977
    3. 3. Willie (Elwood) Ray 1918–1997 m. Mary (Jo) Newman 1927–1974
      1. 1. Chester (Douglas) Ray 1949–1949
    4. 4. Infant Ray 1914–1914
    5. 5. Chester (B.) Ray 1909–1987 m. Lexie (J) Ray 1915–1983
    6. 6. Homer (Hosey) Ray 1916–2003 m. Clemmie Anderson 1914–1977 m. Frances (Louise) Fox 1919–2002 m. Jessie (Ruth) Souther 1919–1983
      1. 1. Garvis (Dewayne) Ray 1938–2001 m. Diana (Dale) Dixon 1946–2007 m. Geraldine (James) Hoffman 1942–1964
    7. 7. Clayton (James) Ray 1912–1981
  4. 4. Walter (Melvin) Bacon 1889–1942 m. Sally (Emily) Register 1894–1970
    1. 1. Lucille Bacon 1913–1989 m. Edward (Lynch) Low 1909–1971
      1. 1. Melvin ("Mel" Edward) Low 1936–2001 m. Charlotte (Louise) Folks 1944–2014
      2. 2. Vaden (Ray) Low 1933–2008 m. Athea (Lea) Anderson 1932–2008 m. Mary (Ruth) Judd 1936–2013
      3. 3. Mary (Frances) Low 1934–2014
    2. 2. Charles (Francis) Bacon 1928–1977
    3. 3. Mae (Etta) Bacon 1921–2004 m. Joe (D) McMasters 1918–1980
      1. 1. Joe (Walter) McMasters 1940–2013
      2. 2. Patsy (Jean) McMasters 1942–1998
    4. 4. Jack Bacon 1933–1948
    5. 5. Samuel Bacon 1925–2018 m. Joy (Elizabeth) McMasters 1927–2020
      1. 1. Donna (K) Bacon 1947–2021
    6. 6. Roy Bacon 1919–1921

Melvin Bacon's Timeline

5 Records

1856
1856
Birth of Melvin H. Bacon in , Washington, Tennessee, USA
, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 4
Melvin H. Bacon resided here in Swinneys, Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Swinneys, Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 14
Melvin H. Bacon resided here in District 14, Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, USA
District 14, Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 24
Melvin H. Bacon resided here in District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA
District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1910
Bef. 1910
Age 54
Death of Melvin H. Bacon in Oklahoma
Oklahoma

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1856
    Event Place: , Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Swinneys, Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Swinneys, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1277; Page: 120; Family History Libra

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 14, Jonesboro, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 14, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1568; Page: 328B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 14, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 1284; Page: 574C; Enumeration District: 036

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Bef. 1910
    Event Place: Oklahoma
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