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Ruth M. Melton 1868–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1868

Birth Location: Phelps, MO, USA

Death Date: 16 January 1943

Death Location: Del City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father: John Melton

Mother: Eunica Melton

Spouse(s): Adolph Decocq

Children(s): Sherman Decocq, Ernest Decocq, James Decocq, Sydney Decocq, Charles Decocq, Alva Decocq

The story of Ruth M. Melton began in 1868 in Phelps, MO, USA. In 1870, Ruth M. Melton resided in Rolla, Phelps, Missouri, USA. Ruth M. Melton married Adolph Decocq, and had children including Alva Decocq, Charles Decocq, Ernest Ferill Decocq, James Decocq, Sherman Decocq, Sydney Decocq. Ruth M. Melton passed away in 1943 in Del City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Ruth M. Melton began in 1868 in Phelps, MO, USA.
  • In 1870, Ruth M. Melton resided in Rolla, Phelps, Missouri, USA.
  • Ruth M. Melton married Adolph Decocq, and had children including Alva Decocq, Charles Decocq, Ernest Ferill Decocq, James Decocq, Sherman Decocq, Sydney Decocq.
  • Ruth M. Melton passed away in 1943 in Del City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Melton
1830–
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Eunica Melton
1840–1910
Birth Location: Arkansas
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Spouses(s)

Adolph Decocq
1860–
Birth Location: France
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Children(s)

Sherman Decocq
1890–
Birth Location: Missouri
SD
Ernest Decocq
1892–
Birth Location: Monett Berry, Missouri
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James Decocq
1896–
Birth Location: Missouri
JD
Sydney Decocq
1899–
Birth Location: Arkansas
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Charles Decocq
1902–
Birth Location: Arkansas
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Alva Decocq
1905–
Birth Location: Arkansas
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Ruth Melton's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Melton
1868–1943
Birth Place: Phelps, MO, USA
Parents
John Melton
1830–
Tennessee
Eunica Melton
1840–1910
Arkansas
Grandparents
James (Brown Martin) Jr.
1778–1854
Virginia
Isabelle (Elizabeth) Melton
1817–1865
Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Capt
1754–1823
Nancy Shipp
1763–1841
James Melton
1788–1860
Mary Sooter
1797–1828
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Sr
1698–1760
Susannah Chiles
1700–1754
Hardy Melton
1756–1820
Delilah Laurence
1755–1780
William Sooteur
1776–1824
Elizabeth Russell
1778–1825

Ruth Melton's Descendants

1.
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Ruth (M.) Melton (1868–16 January 1943) m. Adolph Decocq (Oct 1860–)
  1. 1. Sherman Decocq 1890–
  2. 2. Ernest (Ferill) Decocq 1892–
  3. 3. James Decocq 1896–
  4. 4. Sydney Decocq 1899–
  5. 5. Charles Decocq 1902–
  6. 6. Alva Decocq 1905–

Ruth Melton's Timeline

7 Records

1868
18 March 1868
Birth of Ruth M. Melton in Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri, United States of America
Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri, United States of America
1868
1868
Birth of Ruth M. Melton in Phelps, MO, USA
Phelps, MO, USA
1870
1870
Age 2
Ruth M. Melton resided here in Rolla, Phelps, Missouri, USA
Rolla, Phelps, Missouri, USA
1880
1880
Age 12
Ruth M. Melton resided here in Miller, Phelps, Missouri, USA
Miller, Phelps, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 32
Ruth M. Melton resided here in Sylamore, Stone, Arkansas, USA
Sylamore, Stone, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 42
Ruth M. Melton resided here in Township 8, Rogers, Oklahoma, USA
Township 8, Rogers, Oklahoma, USA
1943
16 January 1943
Age 75
Death of Ruth M. Melton in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 March 1868
    Event Place: Rolla, Phelps County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rolla, Phelps, Missouri; Roll: M593_797; Page: 714B; Image: 24847; Family History Library Film: 552296
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sylamore, Stone, Arkansas; Roll: 77; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1240077
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Township 8, Rogers, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1273; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0178; FHL microfilm: 1375286
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1868
    Event Place: Phelps, MO, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Miller, Phelps, Missouri; Roll: 709; Family History Film: 1254709; Page: 414B; Enumeration District: 159

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Rolla, Phelps, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Rolla, Phelps, Missouri; Roll: M593_797; Page: 714B; Image: 24847; Family History Library Film: 552296

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Miller, Phelps, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Miller, Phelps, Missouri; Roll: 709; Family History Film: 1254709; Page: 414B; Enumeration District: 159

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sylamore, Stone, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sylamore, Stone, Arkansas; Roll: 77; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1240077

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Township 8, Rogers, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Township 8, Rogers, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1273; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0178; FHL microfilm: 1375286

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 January 1943
    Event Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Del City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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