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Robert Melton 1825–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Oct 1825

Birth Location: Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 14 Jan 1863

Death Location: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA

Father: Nathan Melton

Mother: Lucinda Wilson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Elliott

Children(s): Lucinda Melton, Nathan Melton, Alfred Melton, Andrew Melton

Robert Melton was born in 1825 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA, the child of Nathan M Melton And Lucinda Wilson. In 1850, Robert Melton resided in Subdivision 23, Mcminn, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, Robert Melton resided in District 1, Bradley, Tennessee, USA. Robert Melton married Elizabeth Betsy Elliott, and had children including Alfred Melton, Andrew Taylor Melton, Lucinda Melton, Nathan Melton. Robert Melton passed away in 1863 in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • Robert Melton was born in 1825 in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA, the child of Nathan M Melton And Lucinda Wilson.
  • In 1850, Robert Melton resided in Subdivision 23, Mcminn, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, Robert Melton resided in District 1, Bradley, Tennessee, USA.
  • Robert Melton married Elizabeth Betsy Elliott, and had children including Alfred Melton, Andrew Taylor Melton, Lucinda Melton, Nathan Melton.
  • Robert Melton passed away in 1863 in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathan Melton
1804–1882
Birth Location: Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
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Lucinda Wilson
1810–1845
Birth Location: Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Elliott
1823–1913
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Children(s)

Lucinda Melton
1848–1903
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Nathan Melton
1852–
Birth Location: Tennessee
NM
Alfred Melton
1855–
Birth Location: Tennessee
AM
Andrew Melton
1850–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
AM

Robert Melton's Ancestors

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Robert Melton
1825–1863
Birth Place: Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Nathan M Melton
1804–1882
Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
Lucinda Wilson
1810–1845
Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Buck
1757–1825
Charlotteville, Albemarle Co., VA
Sarah Jones
1747–1836
Charlotteville, Albemarle, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William (-DAR)
1729–1772
Lettice A077326)
1731–1785
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Melton
1698–1752

Robert Melton's Descendants

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Robert Melton (5 Oct 1825–14 Jan 1863) m. Elizabeth ("Betsy") Elliott (24 May 1823–15 Jan 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–
        1. 1. Jean Hooper 1930–2013 m. Jesse (Eugene) Barnett 1926–2003 m. Clifford Webb 1929–2002
        2. 2. Margaret Hooper 1925–2007 m. Ross (Ira) Hancock 1921–2007 m. Charles (Leslie) Stewart 1924–1998
        3. 3. Mary (E) Hooper 1927–2008
        4. 4. Thomas (Derice Hooper) Jr 1939–2026
        5. 5. Ronald (Ruel) Hooper 1943–1997
        6. 6. Wanda (Tylene) Hooper 1923–2005 m. Eugene Handy 1920–1995
      2. 2. Sidney (J) Hooper 1895–1965 m. Elizabeth (M Fitzhenry) Hooper 1897–1968
        1. 1. James (Joseph) Hooper 1923–1992 m. Helen (Rose) Takacs 1923–
        2. 2. John Hooper 1925–
        3. 3. Margaret (Mary) Hooper 1926–2007 m. Walter (T.) Kunzmann 1921–1967
      3. 3. Flora (Emma Hooper) Howard 1895–1976 m. William (Carl) Howard 1891–1964
        1. 1. Roy (Edwin) Howard 1921–2013 m. Glayds (C) Howard 1926–
        2. 2. Cary Howard 1932–2017
        3. 3. Lois (D) Howard 1915–1920
        4. 4. Carl (Ralph) Howard 1916–1955
      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–

Robert Melton's Timeline

4 Records

1825
5 Oct 1825
Birth of Robert Melton in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 25
Robert Melton resided here in Subdivision 23, Mcminn, Tennessee, USA
Subdivision 23, Mcminn, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 35
Robert Melton resided here in District 1, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
District 1, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
1863
14 Jan 1863
Age 38
Death of Robert Melton in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Oct 1825
    Event Place: Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 23, Mcminn, Tennessee; Roll: M432_887; Page: 322A; Image: 734

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 23, Mcminn, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 23, Mcminn, Tennessee; Roll: M432_887; Page: 322A; Image: 734

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1863
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee, Page 1 - Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee 1863

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Jan 1863
    Event Place: Athens, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Athens Post - 30 Jan 1863 - Page 3, R Melton marked as deserter 30 Jan 1863

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1863
    Event Place: Athens, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Athens Post - 6 Feb 1863 - Page 3, R Melton correction in paper, stating he is with Southern army and has been for several weeks. 6 Feb 1863

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1863
    Event Place: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
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