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Sarah Amanda Melton 1851–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: September 27, 1851

Birth Location: Union County, Kentucky

Death Date: 17 December 1938

Death Location: Poole, Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Eli Melton

Mother: Elizabeth Minton

Spouse(s): James Melton

Children(s): O Melton, Roy Melton, J Melton, Claud Melton, Infant Melton, Guy Melton, Forrest Melton, Edgar Melton, Emma Grayson, Coran Melton

In 1851, Sarah Amanda Melton entered the world in Union County, Kentucky, born to Eli Jackson Melton And Elizabeth Minton. In 1860, Sarah Amanda Melton resided in Division 1, Henderson, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, Sarah Amanda Melton resided in Dixon, Webster, Kentucky, USA. Sarah Amanda Melton married James O Melton, and had children including Claud Melton, Coran B Melton, Edgar Melton, Emma C Grayson, Forrest Melton, Guy Melton, Infant Son Melton, J Luther Melton, O J Melton, Roy Melton. Sarah Amanda Melton passed away in 1938 in Poole, Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1851, Sarah Amanda Melton entered the world in Union County, Kentucky, born to Eli Jackson Melton And Elizabeth Minton.
  • In 1860, Sarah Amanda Melton resided in Division 1, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, Sarah Amanda Melton resided in Dixon, Webster, Kentucky, USA.
  • Sarah Amanda Melton married James O Melton, and had children including Claud Melton, Coran B Melton, Edgar Melton, Emma C Grayson, Forrest Melton, Guy Melton, Infant Son Melton, J Luther Melton, O J Melton, Roy Melton.
  • Sarah Amanda Melton passed away in 1938 in Poole, Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Eli Melton
1820–1915
Birth Location: Rutherford, North Carolina
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Elizabeth Minton
1818–1864
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Spouses(s)

James Melton
1842–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

O Melton
1879–1955
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Roy Melton
1888–1932
Birth Location: Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America
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J Melton
1873–1951
Birth Location: Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Claud Melton
1875–1951
Birth Location: Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Infant Melton
1886–1886
Birth Location: –
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Guy Melton
1882–1889
Birth Location: –
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Forrest Melton
1891–1899
Birth Location: –
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Edgar Melton
1884–1957
Birth Location: Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Emma Grayson
1871–1939
Birth Location: Kansas
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Coran Melton
1877–1891
Birth Location: –
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Sarah Melton's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Melton
1851–1938
Birth Place: Union County, Kentucky
Parents
Eli Jackson Melton
1820–1915
Rutherford, North Carolina
Elizabeth Minton
1818–1864
Kentucky
Grandparents
Samuel (Norvell) Melton
1791–1834
Rutherford County, North Carolina
Sarah Mooney
1791–1864
Rutherford County, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sarah Melton's Descendants

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Sarah (Amanda) Melton (September 27, 1851–17 December 1938) m. James (O) Melton (abt 1842–2 Mar)
  1. 1. O (J) Melton 1879–1955 m. Dellie Tapp 1882–1927
    1. 1. James Melton 1902–1952 m. May (Jane Kinloch) Martin 1914–1999
      1. 1. Roderick 1934–2002 m. Sandra (Ellen) Roebuck 1934–1993
      2. 2. Patrick (Charles "Paddy") Melton 1936–1954
    2. 2. Carmon Melton 1904–1972
    3. 3. Lala Melton 1907–1985
  2. 2. Roy Melton 1888–1932
  3. 3. J (Luther) Melton 1873–1951 m. Clara Optesby 1890–1987
    1. 1. Thomas (Wayne) Melton 1923–2007
    2. 2. Marlowe Buchanan 1914–2002
    3. 3. George (J) Melton 1916–2004
    4. 4. William (H.) Melton 1927–1999
    5. 5. Luther (Hodge) Melton 1921–2002
    6. 6. Anna Sosh 1919–2002
    7. 7. Norma (Lou) Gilson 1925–2009
    8. 8. D**** Melton 1900–
  4. 4. Claud Melton 1875–1951
  5. 5. Infant (Son) Melton 1886–1886
  6. 6. Guy Melton 1882–1889
  7. 7. Forrest Melton 1891–1899
  8. 8. Edgar Melton 1884–1957
  9. 9. Emma (C) Grayson 1871–1939
  10. 10. Coran (B.) Melton 1877–1891

Sarah Melton's Timeline

8 Records

1851
September 27, 1851
Birth of Sarah Amanda Melton in Union County, Kentucky
Union County, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 9
Sarah Amanda Melton resided here in Division 1, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Division 1, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 29
Sarah Amanda Melton resided here in Dixon, Webster, Kentucky, USA
Dixon, Webster, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 49
Sarah Amanda Melton resided here in Sebree, Webster, Kentucky, USA
Sebree, Webster, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 59
Sarah Amanda Melton resided here in District 2, Webster, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Webster, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 69
Sarah Amanda Melton resided here in Sebree, Webster, Kentucky, USA
Sebree, Webster, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 79
Sarah Amanda Melton resided here in Poole, Webster, Kentucky, USA
Poole, Webster, Kentucky, USA
1938
17 December 1938
Age 87
Death of Sarah Amanda Melton in Poole, Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America
Poole, Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: September 27, 1851
    Event Place: Union County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Death Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sebree, Webster, Kentucky; Roll: T625_601; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 139
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Poole, Webster, Kentucky; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340516
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Dixon, Webster, Kentucky; Roll: 446; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 024
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sebree, Webster, Kentucky; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1240554
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 1, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: M653_373; Page: 47; Family History Library Film: 803373
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 2, Webster, Kentucky; Roll: T624_505; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374518
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Division 1, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 1, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: M653_373; Page: 47; Family History Library Film: 803373

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Dixon, Webster, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Dixon, Webster, Kentucky; Roll: 446; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 024

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sebree, Webster, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sebree, Webster, Kentucky; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1240554

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: District 2, Webster, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 2, Webster, Kentucky; Roll: T624_505; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374518

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sebree, Webster, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sebree, Webster, Kentucky; Roll: T625_601; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 139

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Poole, Webster, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Poole, Webster, Kentucky; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340516

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Poole
    Record Source: Kentucky, Death Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 December 1938
    Event Place: Poole, Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Poole, Webster County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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