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Sarah Catharine Melton 1868–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 October 1868

Birth Location: Mcminn County, Tennessee

Death Date: 29 Apr 1928

Death Location: McMinn County, Tennessee, USA

Father: John Melton

Mother: Nancy Kelley

Spouse(s): James Slack

Children(s): Abby Slack, William Slack, Sarah Slack, Nannie Slack, Rorena Slack, Mary Slack, Maudie Slack, Dollie Slack, Elizabeth Slack, Martha Slack, James Slack

In 1868, Sarah Catharine Melton entered the world in Mcminn County, Tennessee, born to John Melton And Nancy Catherine Kelley. In 1870, Sarah Catharine Melton resided in District 15, Roane, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, Sarah Catharine Melton resided in District 6, McMinn, Tennessee, United States. Sarah Catharine Melton married James Henry C Slack, and had children including Abby Slack, Dollie Slack, Elizabeth Slack, James Slack, Martha L Slack, Mary Slack, Maudie Slack, Nannie Slack, Rorena Slack, Sarah J Slack, William H Slack. Sarah Catharine Melton passed away in 1928 in McMinn County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1868, Sarah Catharine Melton entered the world in Mcminn County, Tennessee, born to John Melton And Nancy Catherine Kelley.
  • In 1870, Sarah Catharine Melton resided in District 15, Roane, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1880, Sarah Catharine Melton resided in District 6, McMinn, Tennessee, United States.
  • Sarah Catharine Melton married James Henry C Slack, and had children including Abby Slack, Dollie Slack, Elizabeth Slack, James Slack, Martha L Slack, Mary Slack, Maudie Slack, Nannie Slack, Rorena Slack, Sarah J Slack, William H Slack.
  • Sarah Catharine Melton passed away in 1928 in McMinn County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sarah Melton's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Melton
1868–1928
Birth Place: Mcminn County, Tennessee
Parents
John Melton
1843–1906
Tennessee
Nancy (Catherine) Kelley
1838–1902
, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Paschal Kelley
1808–1880
Prince Edward County, Virginia, USA
Hettie ((Kitty)) McBroom
1807–1880
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Kelley
1768–
Alexander McBroom
1785–
Nancy
1789–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Kelley
1754–1801
Elizabeth Poulter
1758–1804

Sarah Melton's Descendants

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Sarah (Catharine) Melton (31 October 1868–29 Apr 1928) m. James (Henry C.) Slack (Mar 1846–)
  1. 1. Abby Slack 1894–
  2. 2. William (H) Slack 1897–
  3. 3. Sarah (J) Slack 1899–
  4. 4. Nannie Slack 1892–
  5. 5. Rorena Slack 1886–
  6. 6. Mary Slack 1888–
  7. 7. Maudie Slack 1890–
  8. 8. Dollie Slack 1910–
  9. 9. Elizabeth Slack 1907–
  10. 10. Martha (L) Slack 1904–
  11. 11. James Slack 1902–

Sarah Melton's Timeline

7 Records

1868
31 October 1868
Birth of Sarah Catharine Melton in Mcminn County, Tennessee
Mcminn County, Tennessee
1870
1870
Age 2
Sarah Catharine Melton resided here in District 15, Roane, Tennessee, USA
District 15, Roane, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 12
Sarah Catharine Melton resided here in District 6, McMinn, Tennessee, United States
District 6, McMinn, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 32
Sarah Catharine Melton resided here in Civil District 18, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 18, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 42
Sarah Catharine Melton resided here in Civil District 2, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 2, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
1928
28 Apr 1928
Age 60
Death of Sarah Catharine Melton in Athens, Mcminn, Tennessee
Athens, Mcminn, Tennessee
1928
29 Apr 1928
Age 60
Burial of Sarah Catharine Melton in McMinn County, Tennessee, USA
McMinn County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 October 1868
    Event Place: Mcminn County, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 5
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 6, McMinn, Tennessee; Roll: 1268; Family History Film: 1255268; Page: 358B; Enumeration District: 066
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 15, Roane, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1555; Page: 505A
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 18, McMinn, Tennessee; Roll: 1585; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1241585
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 2, McMinn, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1510; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1375523
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 15, Roane, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 15, Roane, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1555; Page: 505A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 6, McMinn, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 6, McMinn, Tennessee; Roll: 1268; Family History Film: 1255268; Page: 358B; Enumeration District: 066

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 18, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 18, McMinn, Tennessee; Roll: 1585; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1241585

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 2, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 2, McMinn, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1510; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1375523

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1928
    Event Place: Athens, Mcminn, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 5
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1928
    Event Place: McMinn County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

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