YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

William Melton Cross 1848 – 1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1848

Birth Location: Caroll Co, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 1915

Death Location: Greer, Oklahoma, United States

Father: John Cross

Mother: Pattie\Mary Stark

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1848, William Melton Cross entered the world in Caroll Co, Tennessee, United States, born to John Demmitt Cross and Pattie\Mary Polly Stark. In 1850, William Melton Cross resided in District 15, Carroll, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, William Melton Cross resided in Northern Division, Ripley and Ruckersville, Tippah. William Melton Cross passed away in 1915 in Greer, Oklahoma, United States.

Find more search results for William Cross
WC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1848, William Melton Cross entered the world in Caroll Co, Tennessee, United States, born to John Demmitt Cross and Pattie\Mary Polly Stark.
  • In 1850, William Melton Cross resided in District 15, Carroll, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, William Melton Cross resided in Northern Division, Ripley and Ruckersville, Tippah.
  • William Melton Cross passed away in 1915 in Greer, Oklahoma, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Cross's Ancestors

Self
William Cross
1848 – 1915
Birth Place: Caroll Co, Tennessee, United States
Parents
John Demmitt Cross
1809 – 1887
Carroll, Tennessee, United States
Pattie\Mary (Polly) Stark
1813 – 1889
Carroll, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
F (Elijah) Cross
1780 – 1833
Hardeman, Tennessee, USA
Rhoda Phillips
1781 – 1866
Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Asael Cross
1746 – 1832
Mary Dimmitt
1734 – 1793
Benjamin PHILLIPS
1766 – 1846
Lydia Cohoon
1769 – 1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Cross
1689 – 1764
Dinah Tracey
1695 – 1764
James Dimmitt
1737 – 1803
Barbara Broad
1715 – 1772
David Philips
1743 – 1829
Mary Thomas
1743 – 1840

William Cross's Timeline

5 Records

1848
1848
Birth of William Melton Cross in Caroll Co, Tennessee, United States
Caroll Co, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 2
William Melton Cross resided here in District 15, Carroll, Tennessee, USA
District 15, Carroll, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 12
William Melton Cross resided here in Northern Division, Ripley and Ruckersville, Tippah, Mississippi, USA
Northern Division, Ripley and Ruckersville, Tippah, Mississippi, USA
1870
1870
Age 22
William Melton Cross resided here in Township 3 Range 4, Ripley, Tippah, Mississippi, USA
Township 3 Range 4, Ripley, Tippah, Mississippi, USA
1915
1915
Age 67
Death of William Melton Cross in Greer, Oklahoma, United States
Greer, Oklahoma, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1848
    Event Place: Caroll Co, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 15, Carroll, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Northern Division, Ripley and Ruckersville, Tippah, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 3 Range 4, Ripley, Tippah, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Greer, Oklahoma, United States

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE