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Nathan M Melton 1804–1882 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Oct 1804

Birth Location: Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 18 May 1882

Death Location: Etowah, McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Buck None

Mother: Sarah Jones

Spouse(s): Lucinda Wilson, Susannah Melton, Rebeca Melton

Children(s): Robert Melton, Jefferson Melton, Nathan Jr, Margaret Glaze, Reuben Melton, Joseph Melton, Alin Melton

In 1804, Nathan M Melton entered the world in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA, born to Buck And Sarah Jones. In 1840, Nathan M Melton resided in Rutherford, North Carolina, USA. In 1850, Nathan M Melton resided in Subdivision 23, McMinn, Tennessee, USA. Nathan M Melton married Lucinda Wilson, Rebeca N Melton, Susannah Melton Melton, and had children including Alin H Melton, Jefferson Davis Melton, Joseph C Melton, Margaret Melton Glaze, Nathan M Melton Jr, Reuben Melton, Robert Melton. Nathan M Melton passed away in 1882 in Etowah, McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1804, Nathan M Melton entered the world in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA, born to Buck And Sarah Jones.
  • In 1840, Nathan M Melton resided in Rutherford, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1850, Nathan M Melton resided in Subdivision 23, McMinn, Tennessee, USA.
  • Nathan M Melton married Lucinda Wilson, Rebeca N Melton, Susannah Melton Melton, and had children including Alin H Melton, Jefferson Davis Melton, Joseph C Melton, Margaret Melton Glaze, Nathan M Melton Jr, Reuben Melton, Robert Melton.
  • Nathan M Melton passed away in 1882 in Etowah, McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Buck None
1757–1825
Birth Location: Charlotteville, Albemarle Co., VA
B
Sarah Jones
1747–1836
Birth Location: Charlotteville, Albemarle, Virginia, United States
SJ

Spouses(s)

Lucinda Wilson
1810–1845
Birth Location: Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
LW
Susannah Melton
1815–1857
Birth Location: Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
SM
Rebeca Melton
1821–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
RM

Children(s)

Robert Melton
1825–1863
Birth Location: Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
RM
Jefferson Melton
1837–1913
Birth Location: Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
JM
Nathan Jr
1831–1898
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
NJ
Margaret Glaze
1847–1921
Birth Location: McMinn County, Tennessee, USA
MG
Reuben Melton
1829–
Birth Location: Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
RM
Joseph Melton
1830–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
JM
Alin Melton
1840–1843
Birth Location: Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
AM

Nathan Melton's Ancestors

Self
Nathan Melton
1804–1882
Birth Place: Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Buck
1757–1825
Charlotteville, Albemarle Co., VA
Sarah Jones
1747–1836
Charlotteville, Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
William (Samuel Melton) (-DAR)
1729–1772
Richmond, Surry, Virginia, USA
Lettice ("Letty" White (DAR) A077326)
1731–1785
Northern Neck, Albemarle County, Virginia Colony
Great-Grandparents
William Melton
1698–1752
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Nathan Melton's Descendants

1.
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Nathan (M) Melton (4 Oct 1804–18 May 1882) m. Lucinda Wilson (12 Jun 1810–28 Jun 1845) m. Susannah (Melton) Melton (18 Dec 1815–13 Dec 1857) m. Rebeca (N.) Melton (Abt. 1821–)
  1. 1. Robert Melton 1825–1863 m. Elizabeth ("Betsy") Elliott 1823–1913
    1. 1. Lucinda Melton 1848–1903 m. Francis ("Frank" Edmund) McKinney 1842–1920
      1. 1. Elizabeth ("Lizzy" McKinney) Hooper 1870–1901 m. James (Thomas Hooper) (✓) 1870–1946
        1. 1. Thomas (Derice Hooper) (✓) 1892–1964 m. Vira Hooper 1905–1995 m. Vira Bunch 1904–
        2. 2. Sidney (J) Hooper 1895–1965 m. Elizabeth (M Fitzhenry) Hooper 1897–1968
        3. 3. Flora (Emma Hooper) Howard 1895–1976 m. William (Carl) Howard 1891–1964
        4. 4. Ruel (Oscar) Hooper 1898–1961 m. Mildred (M) Hooper 1906–1967
      2. 2. James (Adam) McKinney 1890–1956 m. Lena (Haydon) McKinney 1898–
        1. 1. Loma McKinney 1918–
      3. 3. Charles (A) McKinney 1877–1900
      4. 4. Nathan (A.) McKinney 1868–1899
      5. 5. Reuben (Martin) McKinney 1873–1947 m. Polly (A) Vaughn 1891–
        1. 1. Martin (Lane) McKinney 1916–1993
        2. 2. Truman Mckinney 1913–
        3. 3. Raymond Mckinney 1921–
        4. 4. Margarett Mckinney 1925–
      6. 6. Tiney McKinney 1880–1950 m. Jesse (Lane) Stallings 1877–1957
        1. 1. Era (Thelma) Stallings 1902–1993
      7. 7. Beatrice (McKinney) Douglas 1888–1970
      8. 8. Mary (Alberta) McKinney 1885–1964
      9. 9. Eliazer McKinney 1875–
      10. 10. Henry McKinney 1869–
        1. 1. Ruby McKinney 1900–1915
    2. 2. Nathan Melton 1852–
    3. 3. Alfred Melton 1855–
    4. 4. Andrew (Taylor) Melton 1850–
  2. 2. Jefferson (Davis) Melton 1837–1913 m. Mary (Jane) Norvill 1847–
    1. 1. Fred (L) Melton 1881–
    2. 2. Willie (J) Melton 1883–
    3. 3. Clarance (V) Melton 1889–
    4. 4. Ollie Melton 1866–
    5. 5. John Melton 1868–
    6. 6. Martha Melton 1870–
    7. 7. Anna (E.) Milton 1876–
    8. 8. Sarah Milton 1879–
  3. 3. Nathan (M. Melton) Jr 1831–1898 m. Harriett (A) Addison 1842–1922
    1. 1. Marion (Maxwain) Melton 1868–1925
    2. 2. Daniel (Grice) Melton 1875–1941
    3. 3. Henry (Grant) Melton 1864–1937 m. Rosa (Ann) Riggs 1878–1966
      1. 1. Wessie (Melton) (Norris) 1899–1977 m. Harry (H) Norris 1896–1969
        1. 1. Virginia (Norris) (Starkey) 1924–1955
      2. 2. Claude Melton 1904–
      3. 3. Maxine (Melton) (Wilson) 1912–
      4. 4. Cecil (Melton) (Farlow) 1897–
    4. 4. Walter Melton 1882–1913
    5. 5. Nettie (Eleanor Melton) (Norvell) 1877–1960
    6. 6. Maude (Evelyn Melton) (Whitlatch) 1884–1944
    7. 7. Mary (Allice) Melton 1870–1929
    8. 8. Edith (E) Milton 1860–
    9. 9. Benjaman (F) Melton 1862–
  4. 4. Margaret (Melton) Glaze 1847–1921 m. Thomas (Morris) Glaze 1842–1904
    1. 1. Homer (Harrison) Glaze 1884–1952
    2. 2. Reuel (L) Glaze 1867–1958
    3. 3. Schuyler (Colfax) Glaze 1876–1926
    4. 4. Ray (S) Glaze 1890–1959
    5. 5. Clara Glaze 1873–1947 m. Samuel (Crawford) Cagle 1868–
      1. 1. Cecil (Shields) Cagle 1910–1991 m. Mildred (Euthemia) Blackstock 1921–1972
        1. 1. Vernon (Eugene) Cagle 1941–2018
      2. 2. Margaret (Cagle) (Cloos) 1909–
      3. 3. Lester (Charles) Cagle 1893–1951
      4. 4. Gladys (M) Cagle 1899–
      5. 5. Caller Cagle 1901–
      6. 6. Beatrice Cagle 1902–
      7. 7. Thelma Cagle 1903–
      8. 8. Vida Cagle 1906–
    6. 6. Zillah Glaze 1871–
  5. 5. Reuben Melton 1829– m. Mary Minor 1843–
    1. 1. John Melton 1861–
    2. 2. William Melton 1863–
    3. 3. Wesley Melton 1865–
    4. 4. Henry Melton 1868–
    5. 5. Joseph (N) Melton 1878–1960
    6. 6. Netty (E.) Melton 1872–
    7. 7. Hulda (A.) Melton 1875–
  6. 6. Joseph (C) Melton 1830–
  7. 7. Alin (H) Melton 1840–1843

Nathan Melton's Timeline

9 Records

1804
4 Oct 1804
Birth of Nathan M Melton in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 36
Nathan M Melton resided here in Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 46
Nathan M Melton resided here in Subdivision 23, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
Subdivision 23, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
1858
16 Jul 1858
Age 54
Nathan M Melton resided here in Athens, Tennessee, USA
Athens, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 56
Nathan M Melton resided here in District 12, Athens, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
District 12, Athens, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
1862
1862
Age 58
Nathan M Melton resided here in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 76
Nathan M Melton resided here in District 15, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
District 15, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
1882
18 May 1882
Age 78
Death of Nathan M Melton in McMinn County, Tennessee, USA
McMinn County, Tennessee, USA
1882
5 Jun 1882
Age 78
Nathan M Melton - Probate in McMinn, Tennessee, USA
McMinn, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1804
    Event Place: Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 15, McMinn, Tennessee; Roll: 1268; Page: 412c; Enumeration District: 068
    [3] 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: District 12, McMinn, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1262; Page: 303; Family History Librar
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Subdivision 23, McMinn, Tennessee; Roll: 887; Page: 333b
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Rutherford, North Carolina; Roll: 370; Page: 289; Family History Library Film: 0018097

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 23, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Subdivision 23, McMinn, Tennessee; Roll: 887; Page: 333b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1858
    Event Place: Athens, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Athens Post; Publication Date: 16 Jul 1858; Publication Place: Athens, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 12, Athens, McMinn, 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: District 12, McMinn, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1262; Page: 303; Family History Librar

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1862
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Civil War Direct Tax Assessment Lists: Tennessee; Series: T227; Roll: 5; Description: Marion through Roane counties; Record Group: 217, Records of the Accounting Officers of the Department

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 15, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 15, McMinn, Tennessee; Roll: 1268; Page: 412c; Enumeration District: 068

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 Jun 1882
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Knoxville Daily Chronicle - 3 Jun 1882 - Page 4, Nathan Melton Death Notice 3 Jun 1882

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 Oct 1882
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Knoxville Daily Chronicle - 6 Oct 1882 - Page 1, Nathan Melton Funeral Announcement 6 Oct 1882

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 May 1882
    Event Place: McMinn County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records; Author: Tennessee. County Court (McMinn County); Probate Place: McMinn, Tennessee
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Etowah, McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1882
    Event Place: McMinn, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records; Author: Tennessee. County Court (McMinn County); Probate Place: McMinn, Tennessee
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