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Walter Earl Melton 1923–2003 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 OCT 1923

Birth Location: Benton, Tennessee

Death Date: 11 JAN 2003

Death Location: Tucson, Pima, Arizona, USA

Father: Ray Melton

Mother: Mamie Phifer

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In 1923, Walter Earl Melton entered the world in Benton, Tennessee, born to Ray Melton And Mamie Phifer. In 1930, Walter Earl Melton established residence. In 1935, Walter Earl Melton established residence. Walter Earl Melton passed away in 2003 in Tucson, Pima, Arizona, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1923, Walter Earl Melton entered the world in Benton, Tennessee, born to Ray Melton And Mamie Phifer.
  • In 1930, Walter Earl Melton established residence.
  • In 1935, Walter Earl Melton established residence.
  • Walter Earl Melton passed away in 2003 in Tucson, Pima, Arizona, USA.

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Spouses(s)

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Walter Melton's Ancestors

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Walter Melton
1923–2003
Birth Place: Benton, Tennessee
Parents
Ray Melton
1897–1989
Camden, Benton, Tennessee, USA
Mamie Phifer
1904–1980
Benton, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
John (Franklin) Melton
1864–1918
Tennessee
Dora (Bell) Pafford
1869–1953
Benton, Tennessee, USA
Walter (P) Phifer
1883–1957
Benton, Tennessee, USA
Robbie Woods
1885–1958
Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Phifer
1850–1925
Mary Melton
1855–1941
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Phifer
1816–
Mary Farmer
1825–1872
Etheldred Melton
1813–1885
Mary Arnold
1816–1863

Walter Melton's Timeline

5 Records

1923
27 OCT 1923
Birth of Walter Earl Melton in Benton, Tennessee
Benton, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 7
Walter Earl Melton resided here
None
1935
1935
Age 12
Walter Earl Melton resided here
None
1940
1 APR 1940
Age 17
Walter Earl Melton resided here
None
2003
11 JAN 2003
Age 80
Death of Walter Earl Melton in Tucson, Pima, Arizona, USA
Tucson, Pima, Arizona, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 OCT 1923
    Event Place: Benton, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 APR 1940

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 NOV 1942

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 JAN 2003
    Event Place: Tucson, Pima, Arizona, USA

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