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Melvin Elwood Jackson 1872–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Oct 1872

Birth Location: New York

Death Date: 12 Apr 1936

Death Location: Fentonville, Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America

Father: Thomas Jackson

Mother: Alice Dunham

Spouse(s): Mary King, Ida Davis

Children(s): Paul Jackson, Howard Jackson

In 1872, Melvin Elwood Jackson entered the world in New York, born to Thomas Jackson And Alice Dunham. In 1875, Melvin Elwood Jackson resided in Charlotte, Chautauqua, New York, USA. In 1880, Melvin Elwood Jackson resided in Charlotte, Chautauqua, New York, USA. Melvin Elwood Jackson married Ida Grace Davis, Mary King, and had children including Howard King Jackson, Paul Elwood Jackson. Melvin Elwood Jackson passed away in 1936 in Fentonville, Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1872, Melvin Elwood Jackson entered the world in New York, born to Thomas Jackson And Alice Dunham.
  • In 1875, Melvin Elwood Jackson resided in Charlotte, Chautauqua, New York, USA.
  • In 1880, Melvin Elwood Jackson resided in Charlotte, Chautauqua, New York, USA.
  • Melvin Elwood Jackson married Ida Grace Davis, Mary King, and had children including Howard King Jackson, Paul Elwood Jackson.
  • Melvin Elwood Jackson passed away in 1936 in Fentonville, Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Jackson
1848–1913
Birth Location: Charlottsbeuter Chaut County, New York
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Alice Dunham
1849–1927
Birth Location: New York, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary King
1872–1916
Birth Location: New York City
MK
Ida Davis
1876–1945
Birth Location: New York
ID

Children(s)

Paul Jackson
1905–
Birth Location: Warren, Pennsylvania
PJ
Howard Jackson
1909–1983
Birth Location: Madison, New Jersey
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Melvin Jackson's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Jackson
1872–1936
Birth Place: New York
Parents
Thomas Jackson
1848–1913
Charlottsbeuter Chaut County, New York
Alice Dunham
1849–1927
New York, USA
Grandparents
Rebecca (Collier) Hadley
1830–1906
New York, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Melvin Jackson's Descendants

1.
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Melvin (Elwood) Jackson (20 Oct 1872–12 Apr 1936) m. Mary King (8 Sep 1872–3 Jun 1916) m. Ida (Grace) Davis (abt 1876–08 Aug 1945)
  1. 1. Paul (Elwood) Jackson 1905–
  2. 2. Howard (King) Jackson 1909–1983

Melvin Jackson's Timeline

10 Records

1872
20 Oct 1872
Birth of Melvin Elwood Jackson in New York
New York
1875
1 June 1875
Age 3
Melvin Elwood Jackson resided here in Charlotte, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Charlotte, Chautauqua, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 8
Melvin Elwood Jackson resided here in Charlotte, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Charlotte, Chautauqua, New York, USA
1900
1900
Age 28
Melvin Elwood Jackson resided here in Brooklyn Ward 23, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn Ward 23, Kings, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 38
Melvin Elwood Jackson resided here in White Plains Ward 5, Westchester, New York, USA
White Plains Ward 5, Westchester, New York, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 45
Melvin Elwood Jackson resided here in Warren County, Pennsylvania, USA
Warren County, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 48
Melvin Elwood Jackson resided here in Warren Ward 1, Warren, Pennsylvania, USA
Warren Ward 1, Warren, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 58
Melvin Elwood Jackson resided here in Seattle, Seattle, King, Washington, USA
Seattle, Seattle, King, Washington, USA
1933
1933
Age 61
Melvin Elwood Jackson resided here in Seattle, Washington, USA
Seattle, Washington, USA
1936
12 Apr 1936
Age 64
Death of Melvin Elwood Jackson in Seattle, King, Washington
Seattle, King, Washington

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1872
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Warren County
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Charlotte, Chautauqua, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Charlotte, Chautauqua, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Brooklyn Ward 23, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 23, Kings, New York; Roll: 1060; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0386; FHL microfilm: 1241060

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: White Plains Ward 5, Westchester, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: White Plains Ward 5, Westchester, New York; Roll: T624_1091; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 1375104

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Warren County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Warren County

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Warren Ward 1, Warren, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Warren Ward 1, Warren, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1657; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 174

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Seattle, Seattle, King, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Seattle, King, Washington; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 0111; FHL microfilm: 2342232

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1933
    Event Place: Seattle, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1936
    Event Place: Seattle, King, Washington
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, U.S., Select Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fentonville, Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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