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Robert Melton 1796–1886 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1796

Birth Location: Heacham, London, England

Death Date: 13 Jan 1886

Death Location: Norfolk, England

Father: George Melton

Mother: Elizabeth Tuffs

Spouse(s): Frances Kirby

Children(s): Elizabeth Melton, Martha Melton, John Melton, Mary Melton, Sarah Melton, Robert Melton, Lucy Melton, Mary Melton

In 1796, Robert Melton entered the world in Heacham, London, England, born to George Melton And Elizabeth Tuffs. In 1841, Robert Melton resided in West Newton, Norfolk, England. In 1851, Robert Melton resided in Sandringham, Norfolk, England. Robert Melton married Frances Kirby, and had children including Elizabeth Melton, John Melton, Lucy Melton, Martha Melton, Mary Ann Melton, Robert Melton, Sarah Melton. Robert Melton passed away in 1886 in Norfolk, England.

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Biography

  • In 1796, Robert Melton entered the world in Heacham, London, England, born to George Melton And Elizabeth Tuffs.
  • In 1841, Robert Melton resided in West Newton, Norfolk, England.
  • In 1851, Robert Melton resided in Sandringham, Norfolk, England.
  • Robert Melton married Frances Kirby, and had children including Elizabeth Melton, John Melton, Lucy Melton, Martha Melton, Mary Ann Melton, Robert Melton, Sarah Melton.
  • Robert Melton passed away in 1886 in Norfolk, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Melton
1759–1850
Birth Location: Norfolk, England
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Elizabeth Tuffs
1763–1852
Birth Location: Weasenham, Norfolk, England
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Spouses(s)

Frances Kirby
1794–1856
Birth Location: Norfolk, England
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Children(s)

Elizabeth Melton
1827–1907
Birth Location: Castle Rising, Norfolk, England
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Martha Melton
1831–
Birth Location: West Newton, Norfolk, England
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John Melton
1820–1910
Birth Location: Castle Rising, Norfolk, England
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Mary Melton
1851–
Birth Location: West Newton, Norfolk, England
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Sarah Melton
1829–1906
Birth Location: West Newton, Norfolk, England
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Robert Melton
1822–1901
Birth Location: Sandringham, Norfolk, England
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Lucy Melton
1834–1922
Birth Location: West Newton, Norfolk, England
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Mary Melton
1824–
Birth Location: Castle Rising, Norfolk, England
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Robert Melton's Ancestors

Self
Robert Melton
1796–1886
Birth Place: Heacham, London, England
Parents
George Melton
1759–1850
Norfolk, England
Elizabeth Tuffs
1763–1852
Weasenham, Norfolk, England
Grandparents
Robert Tuffs
1732–1798
South Pickenham, Norfolk, England
Mary Barker
1732–
Great-Grandparents
John Tuffs
1693–1732
Mary Barrett
1693–1758
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elizabeth Smith
–1701
Barrett
1669–

Robert Melton's Descendants

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Robert Melton (1796–13 Jan 1886) m. Frances Kirby (abt 1794–23 Sep 1856)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Melton 1827–1907 m. Matthias Claxton 1819–1892
    1. 1. Martha Claxton 1851–1882 m. Arthur Culling 1842–1924
      1. 1. Percy Culling 1882–1970 m. Ellen (Beatrice) Smith 1885–1984
        1. 1. Violet (Beatrice) Culling 1913–1998 m. John (Royce) Lunn 1915–1980
        2. 2. Percy (James) Culling 1908–1996 m. Ethel (Harriet) Plumb 1904–1996
      2. 2. Albert (Arthur) Culling 1880–1959 m. Dorothy (Ellen Mary) Culling 1892–1977 m. Emma (Elizabeth) Betts 1878–1919
        1. 1. Mabel (Marian) Culling 1917–1992
        2. 2. Emma (May) Culling 1906–1984
        3. 3. Margery (E) Culling 1918–1919
        4. 4. William (John) Culling 1916–1963
        5. 5. Mary (Evelyn) Culling 1915–1995
        6. 6. Albert (Arthur) Culling 1914–1982
        7. 7. Mildred (Doris) Culling 1913–2003
        8. 8. Margaret (Ellen) Culling 1911–1985
        9. 9. James (Frederick) Culling 1910–1988
        10. 10. Arthur (John) Culling 1907–1912
    2. 2. Elizabeth Claxton 1870–
    3. 3. Matthias Claxton 1868–
    4. 4. Frances (Elizabeth Fanny) Claxton 1866–
    5. 5. John (Thomas) Claxton 1864–
    6. 6. Robert (Charles) Claxton 1859–
    7. 7. William (Melton) Claxton 1847– m. Caroline Shimmin 1845–
  2. 2. Martha Melton 1831– m. Robert Sparrow 1834–
    1. 1. Frances (Elizabeth) Sparrow 1867–1936
    2. 2. James (William) Sparrow 1863–
  3. 3. John Melton 1820–1910 m. Anne Chamberlain 1820–
    1. 1. Francis Melton 1857– m. Charlotte (Ann) Bagworth 1860–
      1. 1. Sophie Melton 1899–1982 m. Alfred (Albert) Cobb 1900–1975
      2. 2. Tom Melton 1897–
      3. 3. Albert (George) Melton 1895–1964 m. Lily (Mary) Fulcher 1892–
        1. 1. Frank (Henry) Melton 1927–1990
      4. 4. Ellen (Louise) Melton 1891–1977 m. Peter McOnie 1890–1944
    2. 2. James Melton 1863–
    3. 3. Charlotte Melton 1860–1861
    4. 4. Frances Melton 1855–
    5. 5. Robert Melton 1851–
    6. 6. Sarah Melton 1848–
    7. 7. George Melton 1846–1925 m. Elizabeth Merriken 1846–1910
      1. 1. Frederick (M.) Melton 1870–1939 m. Elizabeth (Louise) Melton 1881–
      2. 2. Arthur Melton 1869–1939 m. Sarah (Ann) CROSS 1866–1948
        1. 1. Alma (Annie) MERRIKIN 1898–1987
        2. 2. Herbert (Edward) MERRIKIN 1894–1960
      3. 3. Robert Melton 1872–1933 m. Lucy Wells 1876–
      4. 4. Elizabeth Melton 1876–
    8. 8. Elizabeth Melton 1845–
    9. 9. John Melton 1843–
  4. 4. Mary (Ann) Melton 1851–
  5. 5. Sarah Melton 1829–1906
  6. 6. Robert Melton 1822–1901 m. Elizabeth Franklin 1830–1900 m. Phoebe Lunnis 1819–1855
    1. 1. Robert (Hewitt) Melton 1870–1954 m. Hattie (Pollie) Chapman 1875–
      1. 1. Sydney (Robert) Melton 1901–1965
      2. 2. Ellaline (Kate) Melton 1895–1975
    2. 2. Asenath Melton 1870–1957 m. William Payne 1874–
      1. 1. Sydney Payne 1910–
      2. 2. Albert Payne 1898–
      3. 3. William Payne 1896–
    3. 3. William (J) Melton 1857–1868
    4. 4. Edmund Melton 1850–
    5. 5. William (Kirby) Melton 1849–
  7. 7. Lucy Melton 1834–1922 m. William Shinkins 1829–1899
    1. 1. Elizabeth Shinkins 1868–
    2. 2. Mary Shinkins 1874–
    3. 3. John (William) Shinkins 1872–
    4. 4. James (William) Shinkins 1861–1924
    5. 5. Herbert (George) Shinkins 1879–1959
    6. 6. Emma (J) Shinkins 1859–1892
  8. 8. Mary (Ann) Melton 1824–

Robert Melton's Timeline

6 Records

1796
1796
Birth of Robert Melton in Heacham, London, England
Heacham, London, England
1841
1841
Age 45
Robert Melton resided here in West Newton, Norfolk, England
West Newton, Norfolk, England
1851
1851
Age 55
Robert Melton resided here in Sandringham, Norfolk, England
Sandringham, Norfolk, England
1861
1861
Age 65
Robert Melton resided here in West Newton, Norfolk, England
West Newton, Norfolk, England
1886
13 Jan 1886
Age 90
Death of Robert Melton in Norfolk, England
Norfolk, England
1886
12 Mar 1886
Age 90
Robert Melton - Probate in Principal Registry
Principal Registry

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1796
    Event Place: Heacham, London, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1251; Folio: 73; Page: 1; GSU roll: 542784
    [2] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1828; Folio: 84; Page: 8; GSU roll: 207483
    [3] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 769; Book: 5; Civil Parish: West Newton; County: Norfolk; Enumeration District: 11; Folio: 7; Page: 10; Line: 17; GSU roll: 438857

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: West Newton, Norfolk, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 769; Book: 5; Civil Parish: West Newton; County: Norfolk; Enumeration District: 11; Folio: 7; Page: 10; Line: 17; GSU roll: 438857

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Sandringham, Norfolk, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1828; Folio: 84; Page: 8; GSU roll: 207483

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: West Newton, Norfolk, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1251; Folio: 73; Page: 1; GSU roll: 542784

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jan 1886
    Event Place: Norfolk, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1886
    Event Place: Principal Registry
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995
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