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Reuben 'Buck' (Jones) Melton 1757–1825 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Oct 1757

Birth Location: Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, United States

Death Date: Feb 1825

Death Location: Harrison, Harrison, Indiana, United States

Father: William II

Mother: Lettice WAR

Spouse(s): Sarah ^Mayflower^

Children(s): William 🏹, Moses Melton, Anne Melton, Matthew Melton, David Melton, Matthew Melton, Joseph Melton, Thomas Melton, Martha Melton, Joseph Melton, Pherebee Melton, Stanislaus Melton, John Melton, Robert Melton, Zach Melton, Samuel Melton, John Melton, Celia Melton, Mary Melton, Elisha Melton, Samuel Melton, Joseph Melton, Nathan Melton, Sarah Melton, Joshua Melton, Reuben Melton, Jesse Melton, Elizabeth Melton, Daniel Melton, Milly Melton, Letitia Melton, William Milton

The story of Reuben 'Buck' (Jones) Melton began in 1757 in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, United States. Reuben 'Buck' (Jones) Melton married Sarah Sally Jones Melton Reuben Mayflower, and had children including Anne Melton, Celia Melton, Daniel Melton, David Matthew Melton, Elisha Jones Melton, Elizabeth Melton, Jesse G Melton, John David Melton, John Melton, Joseph Cooper Melton, Joseph James Melton, Joseph Jones Melton, Joshua Melton, Letitia White Melton, Martha Melton, Mary Elinor Melton, Matthew Joseph Melton, Matthew Melton, Milly Mildred Melton, Moses Wylder Melton, Nathan M Melton, Pherebee Feribe Melton, Reuben Marion Melton, Robert Melton, Samuel H Melton, Sarah Melton, Stanislaus Melton, Thomas Melton, William Melton Milton, William Millon, Zach Melton. Reuben 'Buck' (Jones) Melton passed away in 1825 in Harrison, Harrison, Indiana, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Reuben 'Buck' (Jones) Melton began in 1757 in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, United States.
  • Reuben 'Buck' (Jones) Melton married Sarah Sally Jones Melton Reuben Mayflower, and had children including Anne Melton, Celia Melton, Daniel Melton, David Matthew Melton, Elisha Jones Melton, Elizabeth Melton, Jesse G Melton, John David Melton, John Melton, Joseph Cooper Melton, Joseph James Melton, Joseph Jones Melton, Joshua Melton, Letitia White Melton, Martha Melton, Mary Elinor Melton, Matthew Joseph Melton, Matthew Melton, Milly Mildred Melton, Moses Wylder Melton, Nathan M Melton, Pherebee Feribe Melton, Reuben Marion Melton, Robert Melton, Samuel H Melton, Sarah Melton, Stanislaus Melton, Thomas Melton, William Melton Milton, William Millon, Zach Melton.
  • Reuben 'Buck' (Jones) Melton passed away in 1825 in Harrison, Harrison, Indiana, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William II
1729–1772
Birth Location: Richmond, Colony of Virginia, British Colonial America
WI
Lettice WAR
1731–1785
Birth Location: Northern Neck Albemarle VA
LW

Spouses(s)

Sarah ^Mayflower^
1757–1836
Birth Location: Charlotteville, Albemarle, Virginia, United States
S^

Children(s)

William 🏹
1774–1858
Birth Location: Albermarle, Virginia, USA
W🏹
Moses Melton
1755–1850
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
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Anne Melton
1765–1769
Birth Location: Nash, North Carolina, United States
AM
Matthew Melton
1767–1845
Birth Location: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
MM
David Melton
1765–1815
Birth Location: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
DM
Matthew Melton
1773–
Birth Location: Nash County, North Carolina Colony
MM
Joseph Melton
1772–1835
Birth Location: Nash County, North Carolina, USA
JM
Thomas Melton
1784–1860
Birth Location: Nash County, North Carolina, USA
TM
Martha Melton
1782–1878
Birth Location: Nash County, North Carolina, USA
MM
Joseph Melton
1777–1849
Birth Location: Nash County, North Carolina, USA
JM
Pherebee Melton
1779–1864
Birth Location: Nash County, North Carolina, USA
PM
Stanislaus Melton
1770–1833
Birth Location: Nelson, Kentucky, USA
SM
John Melton
1765–1825
Birth Location: Nash, North Carolina, United States
JM
Robert Melton
1780–1860
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Zach Melton
1774–
Birth Location: Nash, North Carolina, United States
ZM
Samuel Melton
1794–1883
Birth Location: , Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
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John Melton
1779–1853
Birth Location: NC
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Celia Melton
1787–1850
Birth Location: Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
CM
Mary Melton
1798–1867
Birth Location: , Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
MM
Elisha Melton
1791–1858
Birth Location: , Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
EM
Samuel Melton
1794–1883
Birth Location: , Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
SM
Joseph Melton
1799–1868
Birth Location: Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
JM
Nathan Melton
1804–1882
Birth Location: , Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
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Sarah Melton
1785–1874
Birth Location: Albemarle Co., VA, Virginia, USA
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Joshua Melton
1787–1817
Birth Location: Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
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Reuben Melton
1782–1862
Birth Location: Albemarle Co., VA, Virginia, USA
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Jesse Melton
1785–1831
Birth Location: Albemarle Co., VA, Virginia, USA
JM
Elizabeth Melton
1777–1822
Birth Location: Albemarle Co., VA, Virginia, USA
EM
Daniel Melton
1782–1853
Birth Location: Albemarle, Virginia, United States
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Milly Melton
1781–1865
Birth Location: NC, Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
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Letitia Melton
1788–1865
Birth Location: Albemarle County, Virginia, USA
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William Milton
1815–
Birth Location: Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
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Reuben Melton's Ancestors

Self
Reuben Melton
1757–1825
Birth Place: Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Parents
William Samuel Melton II
1729–1772
Richmond, Colony of Virginia, British Colonial America
Lettice ("Letty" White REV) WAR
1731–1785
Northern Neck Albemarle VA
Grandparents
William (James) Melton
1698–1752
Parish of St Peters St Paul, New Kent, Virginia, United States
Mary (Eliza) Farrar
1698–1753
Hanover, Virginia, USA
Dr. ((Col.) Jeremiah White,) Sr.
1695–1776
Parish St Peters St Paul, King and Queen, Virginia, United States
Mary (Clark Martin*) White
1709–1796
New Kent, New Kent, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Richard II
1670–1742
Mary Melton
1675–1750
Thomas Farrar
1663–1742
Kathryn Perrin
1668–1748
Col White
1663–1729
James Martyne
1644–
Letitia Lewis
1687–1718
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William II
1647–1714
Mary Hopwood
1650–1710
Arthur or1654)
1641–1725
Mary Barrett
1641–1725
William (3-FARRAR)
1627–1677
Mary Ligon
1627–1676
Thomas Perrin
1610–1694
Ann Perrin
1614–1686
Wm. MARTIN
1615–1665
Jean LAW
1614–
Anna Lothrop
1673–1715

Reuben Melton's Descendants

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Reuben ('Buck' (Jones)) Melton (27 Oct 1757–Feb 1825) m. Sarah ('Sally' Jones (Melton) _ Reuben) ^Mayflower^ (Bef. 1757–27 Feb 1836)
  1. 1. William (Millon) 🏹 1774–1858 m. Sarah Enloe 1787–1826 m. Martha Culbreath 1774–1844
    1. 1. William Milton 1802–1882 m. Julia (Ann Damewood) DNA 1805–1878 m. Nancy (Amanda Baird) Cornell 1825–1916
      1. 1. John (A) Melton 1831–1911 m. Josephine (T) Janes 1851–1899 m. Sarah (R) Cates 1855–
        1. 1. Walter (William Melton) Sr 1873–1953 m. Dora (C) Tackett 1878–1954
        2. 2. Emma (Elouise) Milton 1870–1928 m. Elijah Rowe 1872–
        3. 3. John (D) Melton 1878–1958 m. Minnie (Louise) Melton 1876–
        4. 4. James (Benjamin) Melton 1871–1957 m. Helen Melton 1874–1963
        5. 5. Irma Tennessee 1880–1963 m. J (Will) Chapman 1879–1942
        6. 6. William Melton 1875–1953 m. Corine (H) Milton 1884–1959
        7. 7. Julia (E) Lamb 1876–1957 m. Thomas (B) Lamb 1876–1961
        8. 8. Benjamin (J) Melton 1881–1963
        9. 9. John (Asberry) West 1879–
        10. 10. James Melton 1872–
        11. 11. Ellar Melton 1877–
        12. 12. John Melton 1879–1965
      2. 2. Elizabeth Hardison 1827–1876 m. George (Washington) Hardison 1824–1897
        1. 1. Mary (Ann) Hardison 1852–1939
        2. 2. Millie Hardison 1865–1910
        3. 3. Chloe (Elizabeth) Hardison 1854–1875
        4. 4. Susan (V) Hardison 1860–1887
        5. 5. Martha (Harriet) Hardison 1855–1930
        6. 6. John (M) Hardison 1863–1863
        7. 7. William (Washington) Hardison 1873–1931
        8. 8. Allis (W.) Hardison 1865–1908
        9. 9. J (S Eran) Hardison 1857–1887
        10. 10. Harriet (A) Hardison 1861–
      3. 3. Nancy Melton 1845–1921 m. Adam (Miller) Hawley 1847–1913
        1. 1. Luna (Carrie) Hawley 1873–1962
      4. 4. W (P) Melton 1836–1882
      5. 5. James (P.) Melton 1839–1871
      6. 6. Mary (Ann) Melton 1843–1858
      7. 7. Henry (F) Melton 1834–1876
      8. 8. Samuel (H.) Melton 1841–1861
      9. 9. George (W.) Mellin 1854–1916 m. Hally Melton 1868–
        1. 1. Mignonne Melton 1900–1988 m. Hartwell (Dallas) Melton 1900–1966 m. Joseph (G) Kluesner 1903–
        2. 2. Cecil Melton 1890–
        3. 3. Vivian Melton 1893–
        4. 4. Everette Melton 1895–
        5. 5. Merle Melton 1897–
      10. 10. Martha (Jane) Melton 1829–1896
      11. 11. Mary (Elizabeth) Cornwell 1860–1943
      12. 12. Martha (Ann) Cornwell 1860–1948
      13. 13. L. Connell 1859–
      14. 14. Julia (A. F.) Melton 1847–1926
      15. 15. Nancy Hawley 1845–1921
      16. 16. Susan ((Suzie) Johnson) Melton 1838–1923
    2. 2. Pvt. (Burton Jones MELTON) Sr. 1818–1887 m. Lucinda Walker 1819–1877
      1. 1. Oliver (Garner) Melton 1858–1941
      2. 2. Mary (Ann Melton -) Green 1851–1924
      3. 3. Julius (Ceasar) Melton 1854–1932
      4. 4. Albertine (B) Melton 1855–1931
      5. 5. Margaret (Susannah Melton -) Teseneer 1850–1936
      6. 6. Valentine (P) Melton 1860–1894
      7. 7. Burton (Jones Melton) Jr 1865–1941
      8. 8. Columbus (Mills) Melton 1848–1881
      9. 9. Berry (Bostic) Melton 1845–1918
    3. 3. John (Wesley) Melton 1807–1896 m. Charlotte Byars 1816– m. Martha (Ann) Campbell 1796–1828
      1. 1. Lettia ("Letty" Adeline) Melton 1845–1927
        1. 1. Julia (Mae) Melton 1869–1923
      2. 2. James (Alexander) Gibson 1824–1914
        1. 1. Robert (Harlow) Gibson 1856–1943
      3. 3. Martha Melton 1845–1930
      4. 4. Banna Melton 1835–
      5. 5. Newton Melton 1838–
      6. 6. William Melton 1843–
      7. 7. Julian Melton 1845–
    4. 4. Drury Melton 1806–1880
      1. 1. Dicey (Elmira "Mira" Mace Bolick Wells) Cook 1825–1880
        1. 1. Joseph Cook 1849–1912
    5. 5. son MELTON 1816–
    6. 6. SAMUEL (P MELTON) Sr. 1824–1887
    7. 7. Hampton (P) Melton 1807–
    8. 8. Burton (Jones Melton) Sr 1819–1887
    9. 9. Charlotte Melton 1816–
    10. 10. James (H) Melton 1810–1848
      1. 1. Jasper (Newton) Gibson 1839–1918
        1. 1. Margaret (Angeline) Gibson 1860–1929
      2. 2. Charlotte (Catherine) Gibson 1844–1889
        1. 1. Mary (Etta Lenora) Brown 1874–1965
      3. 3. Charlotte (Catherine) Gibson 1844–1889
        1. 1. Mary (Etta Lenora "Nora") Brown 1874–1965
      4. 4. Charlotte (Catherine) Gibson 1844–1889
        1. 1. Mary (Etta Lenora) Brown 1874–1965
    11. 11. Martha ((Patsey)) Melton 1806–1865
    12. 12. Drury Melton 1806–1880
    13. 13. Martha Melton 1804–1898
    14. 14. Rebecca Melton 1800–
  2. 2. Moses (Wylder) Melton 1755–1850
  3. 3. Anne Melton 1765–1769 m. THOMAS (HART) JR. 1767–1821
    1. 1. Charity Hart 1781–1850
    2. 2. Henry Hart 1790–1842 m. Lucrecia Williams 1792–1860
      1. 1. Priscilla (Jane) Hart 1834–1901
      2. 2. Sabrina (Harriet Hart) Morris 1818–1900
      3. 3. Paralee (Hart) Clark 1832–
      4. 4. Caroline Hart 1827–1860
      5. 5. Lucinda Hart 1822–1880
      6. 6. Mary ("polly" Hart) Lundy –1850
      7. 7. THOMAS HART 1826–1900 m. Priscilla (P) Hart 1828–
        1. 1. Paralee Burchett 1865–1933
    3. 3. Damaris Hart 1788–1860
    4. 4. Polly Hart –1821
    5. 5. Charlotte Hart 1787–1860
  4. 4. Matthew (Joseph) Melton 1767–1845
  5. 5. David (Matthew) Melton 1765–1815
  6. 6. Matthew Melton 1773–
  7. 7. Joseph (James) Melton 1772–1835
  8. 8. Thomas Melton 1784–1860
  9. 9. Martha Melton 1782–1878
  10. 10. Joseph ("Cooper") Melton 1777–1849
  11. 11. Pherebee ('Feribe') Melton 1779–1864 m. David (Jr) Benton 1779–1860 m. Joseph Batchelor 1758–
    1. 1. David (Washington) Benton 1817–1899
    2. 2. Isaiah (Josiah Andrew) Benton 1805–
    3. 3. Isaiah ((Josiah) Andrew) Benton 1819–
    4. 4. Martha (Catherine) Benton 1808–1827
    5. 5. William (Cross) Benton 1815–1848
    6. 6. John (Presley) Benton 1810–1867
    7. 7. Martha (Catherine) Vester 1802–1828
  12. 12. Stanislaus Melton 1770–1833
  13. 13. John (David) Melton 1765–1825
  14. 14. Robert Melton 1780–1860
  15. 15. Zach Melton 1774–
  16. 16. Samuel (H) Melton 1794–1883
  17. 17. John Melton 1779–1853 m. Nancy (Elizabeth) Melton 1787–1833 m. wife (of) (Melton) 1790–
    1. 1. John ('Eli' (Davis) Milton *) Tennessee* 1807–1915
    2. 2. Joseph (Samuel (Greyson)) Melton 1818–1896
    3. 3. Daniel ((Sights)) Melton 1813–1846
    4. 4. James (Smith) Melton 1822–1877
    5. 5. John (Byrd) Melton 1815–1897
    6. 6. Elizabeth (Eddings) Melton 1822–1890
    7. 7. Mary (Elizabeth Melton) 🏹 1824–1895
    8. 8. Eliza (Paralee Lance) Melton 1840–1910
    9. 9. Robert (Melton) 🏹 1805–1871
    10. 10. Minerva (A McCanless) Melton 1834–1908
    11. 11. William (Richardson Melton) 🏹 1831–1883
    12. 12. Jane (Carolina) Melton 1838–
    13. 13. Eli (Jackson Melton) 🏹 1807–1915
    14. 14. Joseph (Melton) 🏹 1819–1896
    15. 15. John (Melton) 🏹 1807–1881
    16. 16. Daniel Melton 1813–1886
    17. 17. Robert Melton 1810–1874
    18. 18. Elizabeth ("Betsy") Melton 1820–1890
    19. 19. Darcus (Dorcas Darkus Melton (Grayson)) _Daniel 1808–1875
    20. 20. Robert (Melton) *KENTUCKY* 1804–1874
  18. 18. Celia Melton 1787–1850
  19. 19. Mary (Elinor) Melton 1798–1867
  20. 20. Elisha (Jones) Melton 1791–1858
  21. 21. Samuel (H) Melton 1794–1883
  22. 22. Joseph (Jones) Melton 1799–1868
  23. 23. Nathan (M) Melton 1804–1882
  24. 24. Sarah Melton 1785–1874
  25. 25. Joshua Melton 1787–1817 m. Sarah Enloe 1787–1826
  26. 26. Reuben (Marion) Melton 1782–1862
  27. 27. Jesse (G) Melton 1785–1831
  28. 28. Elizabeth Melton 1777–1822
  29. 29. Daniel Melton 1782–1853
  30. 30. Milly (Mildred) Melton 1781–1865
  31. 31. Letitia (White) Melton 1788–1865
  32. 32. William (Melton) Milton 1815–

Reuben Melton's Timeline

6 Records

1757
27 October 1757
Birth of Reuben 'Buck' (Jones) Melton in Charlotteville, Albemarle Co., VA, Virginia, USA
Charlotteville, Albemarle Co., VA, Virginia, USA
1757
27 Oct 1757
Birth of Reuben 'Buck' (Jones) Melton in Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, United States
1772
Aft. 1772
Age 15
Reuben 'Buck' (Jones) Melton was married in Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Albemarle, Virginia, United States
1772
Aft. 1772
Age 15
Reuben 'Buck' (Jones) Melton was married in of VA
of VA
1825
September 1825
Age 68
Death of Reuben 'Buck' (Jones) Melton in Corydon, Harrison, Indiana, USA
Corydon, Harrison, Indiana, USA
1825
Feb 1825
Age 68
Death of Reuben 'Buck' (Jones) Melton in Harrison, Harrison, Indiana, United States
Harrison, Harrison, Indiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 October 1757
    Event Place: Charlotteville, Albemarle Co., VA, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1757
    Event Place: Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Aft. 1772
    Event Place: Albemarle, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Aft. 1772
    Event Place: of VA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Nash County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: September 1825
    Event Place: Corydon, Harrison, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 1825
    Event Place: Harrison, Harrison, Indiana, United States
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