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William Moses Melton 1890–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Apr 1890

Birth Location: Alvord, Wise, Texas, United States

Death Date: 8 Mar 1965

Death Location: Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California, United States

Father: George MELTON

Mother: Martha Wilson

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In 1890, William Moses Melton entered the world in Alvord, Wise, Texas, United States, born to George Washington Melton And Martha Ann Wilson. In 1900, William Moses Melton resided in Justice Precinct 2 (Pella voting precinct 6 & voti. In 1920, William Moses Melton resided in Alvord, Wise, Texas. William Moses Melton passed away in 1965 in Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1890, William Moses Melton entered the world in Alvord, Wise, Texas, United States, born to George Washington Melton And Martha Ann Wilson.
  • In 1900, William Moses Melton resided in Justice Precinct 2 (Pella voting precinct 6 & voti.
  • In 1920, William Moses Melton resided in Alvord, Wise, Texas.
  • William Moses Melton passed away in 1965 in Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California, United States.

Immediate Family

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William Melton's Ancestors

Self
William Melton
1890–1965
Birth Place: Alvord, Wise, Texas, United States
Parents
George Washington MELTON
1853–1939
Wright City, Smith, Texas, United States
Martha (Ann) Wilson
1856–1936
Kaufman, Kaufman, Texas, USA
Grandparents
Hardin (Dee) Wilson
1821–1876
Choctaw, Mississippi, USA
Mary (Caroline) McDonnal
1833–1905
Mississippi, USA
Great-Grandparents
Hardin Wilson
1802–
James McDonald
1808–1880
Eleanor "Ellen"
1803–1885
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jonas McDonald
1771–1856
Elizabeth Foster
1773–1858

William Melton's Timeline

5 Records

1890
12 Apr 1890
Birth of William Moses Melton in Alvord, Wise, Texas, United States
Alvord, Wise, Texas, United States
1900
1900
Age 10
William Moses Melton resided here in Justice Precinct 2 (Pella voting precinct 6 & voting precinct 4), Wise, Texas
Justice Precinct 2 (Pella voting precinct 6 & voting precinct 4), Wise, Texas
1920
1920
Age 30
William Moses Melton resided here in Alvord, Wise, Texas
Alvord, Wise, Texas
1930
1930
Age 40
William Moses Melton resided here in Menlo Park, San Mateo, California
Menlo Park, San Mateo, California
1965
8 Mar 1965
Age 75
Death of William Moses Melton in Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California, United States
Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1890
    Event Place: Alvord, Wise, Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Alvord, Wise, Texas; Roll: T625_1860; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 150; Image: .
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Menlo Park, San Mateo, California; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Wise, Texas; Roll: T623_1680; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 139.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2 (Pella voting precinct 6 & voting precinct 4), Wise, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Wise, Texas; Roll: T623_1680; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 139.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Alvord, Wise, Texas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Alvord, Wise, Texas; Roll: T625_1860; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 150; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Menlo Park, San Mateo, California
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Menlo Park, San Mateo, California; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Mar 1965
    Event Place: Santa Clara, Santa Clara, California, United States

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