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Pierce W. Melton 1855–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct 1855

Birth Location: Bates County, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 17 Oct 1902

Death Location: Weston, Collin County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Pierce Melton

Mother: Virginia Melton

Spouse(s): Lizzie Betts

Children(s): Alma Betts, Edna Melton

The story of Pierce W. Melton began in 1855 in Bates County, Missouri, USA. In 1900, Pierce W. Melton resided in Justice Precinct 4, Collin, Texas, USA. Pierce W. Melton married Lizzie Betts, and had children including Alma Betts, Edna Beulah Melton. Pierce W. Melton passed away in 1902 in Weston, Collin County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Pierce W. Melton began in 1855 in Bates County, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1900, Pierce W. Melton resided in Justice Precinct 4, Collin, Texas, USA.
  • Pierce W. Melton married Lizzie Betts, and had children including Alma Betts, Edna Beulah Melton.
  • Pierce W. Melton passed away in 1902 in Weston, Collin County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Pierce Melton
1831–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Virginia Melton
1827–
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
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Spouses(s)

Lizzie Betts
1876–1942
Birth Location: Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Children(s)

Alma Betts
1897–1985
Birth Location: Weston, Collin, Texas, USA
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Edna Melton
1901–1903
Birth Location: Weston, Collin County, Texas, USA
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Pierce Melton's Ancestors

Self
Pierce Melton
1855–1902
Birth Place: Bates County, Missouri, USA
Parents
Pierce W. Melton
1831–
Tennessee, USA
Virginia Melton
1827–
Missouri, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Pierce Melton's Descendants

1.
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Pierce (W.) Melton (Oct 1855–17 Oct 1902) m. Lizzie Betts (21 May 1876–21 Nov 1942)
  1. 1. Alma Betts 1897–1985 m. John (Calvin "Johnny") Cave 1889–1950
    1. 1. Charles (Preston) Cave 1923–1991 m. Eufemia Gonzales 1928–1999
    2. 2. Wanda (Nova) Cave 1915–1985
    3. 3. Doyle (Raymond) Cave 1921–2008
  2. 2. Edna (Beulah) Melton 1901–1903

Pierce Melton's Timeline

3 Records

1855
Oct 1855
Birth of Pierce W. Melton in Bates County, Missouri, USA
Bates County, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
Pierce W. Melton resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Collin, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Collin, Texas, USA
1902
17 Oct 1902
Age 47
Death of Pierce W. Melton in Weston, Collin County, Texas, USA
Weston, Collin County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 1855
    Event Place: Bates County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Collin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Oct 1902
    Event Place: Weston, Collin County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Weston, Collin County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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