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Melvin Needham Brantley 1851–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1851

Birth Location: Calico Rock, Arkanasas

Death Date: 24 May 1916

Death Location: Lead Hill, Boone County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Elizabeth Hicks

Mother: Benjamin Brantley

Spouse(s): Mary Ward, Cassie Brantley

Children(s): Viola Brantley, Maud Brantley, Thurman Brantley, Charlie Brantley, Homer Brantley, Edward Brantley, Annie Brantley, Cora Brantley

In 1851, Melvin Needham Brantley entered the world in Calico Rock, Arkanasas, born to Elizabeth A Hicks And Benjamin Franklin Brantley. In 1860, Melvin Needham Brantley resided in Harris, Izard, Arkansas, USA. In 1880, Melvin Needham Brantley resided in Harris, Stone, Arkansas, USA. Melvin Needham Brantley married Cassie E Brantley, Mary Jane Ward, and had children including Annie Brantley, Charlie Brantley, Cora Brantley, Edward Brantley, Homer Brantley, Maud Brantley, Thurman Brantley, Viola Brantley. Melvin Needham Brantley passed away in 1916 in Lead Hill, Boone County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1851, Melvin Needham Brantley entered the world in Calico Rock, Arkanasas, born to Elizabeth A Hicks And Benjamin Franklin Brantley.
  • In 1860, Melvin Needham Brantley resided in Harris, Izard, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1880, Melvin Needham Brantley resided in Harris, Stone, Arkansas, USA.
  • Melvin Needham Brantley married Cassie E Brantley, Mary Jane Ward, and had children including Annie Brantley, Charlie Brantley, Cora Brantley, Edward Brantley, Homer Brantley, Maud Brantley, Thurman Brantley, Viola Brantley.
  • Melvin Needham Brantley passed away in 1916 in Lead Hill, Boone County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Melvin Brantley's Ancestors

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Melvin Brantley
1851–1916
Birth Place: Calico Rock, Arkanasas
Parents
Elizabeth A Hicks
1826–1880
North Carolina, USA
Benjamin (Franklin) Brantley
1820–1869
Johnston, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Elsey Shorley
1794–
, , North Carolina
Nathan Hicks
1800–
Duncan Brantley
1795–1850
, , North Carolina, USA
Mary (Ann) Solomon
1795–1859
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Wiley Sr
1770–1840
Malinda WESTFALL
1780–1834
Sarah Taylor
1765–1840
Leveter Solomon
1771–1844
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Brantley
1745–1805
Sarah Frye
1748–1800
Johannis Westfall
1762–1824
Margaret Wolfe
1761–1825

Melvin Brantley's Descendants

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Melvin (Needham) Brantley (1851–24 May 1916) m. Mary (Jane) Ward (Oct 1854–27 June 1916) m. Cassie (E.) Brantley (Abt 1855–)
  1. 1. Viola Brantley 1890–1976 m. Archibald (Douglas) Jenkins 1894–1979
    1. 1. Marian Brizendine 1919–2004
    2. 2. Vera Summer 1921–1997
    3. 3. Clifton Jenkins 1917–1941
  2. 2. Maud Brantley 1886–
  3. 3. Thurman Brantley 1888–1963
  4. 4. Charlie Brantley 1892–1956
  5. 5. Homer Brantley 1894–1964
  6. 6. Edward Brantley 1897–1969
  7. 7. Annie Brantley 1899–
  8. 8. Cora Brantley 1878–

Melvin Brantley's Timeline

6 Records

1851
1851
Birth of Melvin Needham Brantley in Calico Rock, Arkanasas
Calico Rock, Arkanasas
1860
1860
Age 9
Melvin Needham Brantley resided here in Harris, Izard, Arkansas, USA
Harris, Izard, Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 29
Melvin Needham Brantley resided here in Harris, Stone, Arkansas, USA
Harris, Stone, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 49
Melvin Needham Brantley resided here in Hixson, Stone, Arkansas, USA
Hixson, Stone, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 59
Melvin Needham Brantley resided here in Sugarloaf, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Sugarloaf, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1916
24 May 1916
Age 65
Death of Melvin Needham Brantley in Lead Hill, Boone County, Arkansas, United States of America
Lead Hill, Boone County, Arkansas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Calico Rock, Arkanasas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Harris, Izard, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Harris, Stone, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hixson, Stone, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sugarloaf, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 May 1916
    Event Place: Lead Hill, Boone County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lead Hill, Boone County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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