5. NOTES
- Dob and pob are probable only
Will of Daniel Melton written 15 apr 1848, recorded Sep 1849, Book E, Page 193. Son Daniel Melton, Jr.. Executors" Son Daniel Melton, Jr. + John M. Grayson. Witnesses, L. D. Davis, Thos. Davis.
1850 RUTHERFORD CO. CENSUS #818.
ALSO LIVING IN HOUSEHOLD RUFUS PENDERGRASS, AGE ?43, PHYYSICIAN, B. N.C.
Applies to:
John M. Grayson.
- May have wed Nathan Melton in 1831.
Applies to:
Lettia Melton.
- Humphreys County, TN (even though he was on the west side of the Tennessee river, it was not officially Benton Co. until 1836).
Came to what is now Benton Co, TN in 1820 w/ his brother Matthew. Before that, lived in northern Alabama & middle TN. Was issued a land grant for 159 acres on Harmon's Creek on 19 Dec 1821. Raised Sion Melton, but not sure if this was his son, as Sion was said to have been part Indian.
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BIOGRAPHY: Joseph Melton
BIOGRAPHY: Joseph Melton was born in Nash County, North Carolina ca 1770. He was the son of John Melton and the grandson of Zachariah Melton. Joseph married Patience Hargrove in 1798. No marriage record has been found, but it is presumed that they married in Nash County as Aaron and Unity Proctor Hargrove, her parents, were also living in Nash County the same time that Joseph and his parents were there.
BIOGRAPHY: Joseph had seven children that are known. John, born sometime after 1798, Matthew, born 1800, died 1836, married Mary Polly Holland; Sion, born 1802, died in 1886, married Lucrita Farmer; Etheldred, born 12 February 1813 in Tennessee, (possibly in Humphreys County) married Mary Ann Arnold 25 January 1837 in Benton County, although no record of their marriage has been found. She was the daughter of Wilie and Sarah Arnold. Etheldred died 24 April 1885 and was buried in the Melton family cemetery on Harmons Creek, Benton County, Tennessee. The next child of Joseph's and Patience's was Pridgeon, born 1815, died 1883 and married another daughter of Wilie and Sarah Arnold, Martha Patty Arnold. Child number seven for Joseph was an unknown female, born about 1816, and the last known child was Sintha Melton, born October 1819.
BIOGRAPHY: An old story that has been passed down through the ages was that Joseph's son Sion was an
indian that he either picked up when he crossed the mountains of North Carolina or that he was
his son by an indian woman. None of this can be proven or disproven, although Joseph raised Sion as his son, Sion was known to be part indian and is buried in an unmarked grave at the head of Woody Hollow on Harmon's Creek. Joseph is believed to have been on the west side of the
Tennessee River before the Jackson Purchase in 1818. If he was, he was here illegally, as it was
still the land of the Chickasaw Indians. It is speculated than Joseph fit right in with the indians as he had this indian son and he was allowed to "squat" on the land. When the land was opened up to the white man in 1818, old Joseph was one of the first to file a land claim for 159 acres on the north side of the creek that would later become named for Adam Harmon and forever be known as Harmon's Creek.
BIOGRAPHY: The 1836 tax records of Benton County show that 159 acres of land on Harmon's Creek under
the ownership of Etheldred and Sion Melton. Etheldred eventually gained sole title to this track. The same 159 acres of land that Joseph Melton claimed in 1836 has remained in the Melton family even to this day and some of it is still being used as farm land for corn and soy beans.
BIOGRAPHY: Joseph died in 1835 and Patience about 1850. Both are buried in the Melton Cemetery on the
original Melton property on Harmon's Creek, Benton County, Tennessee.
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29 Apr 1797 Nash', 'North Carolina
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Father:
John MELTON
Mother:
BIRTH: Source Information:
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Event(s):
Born:
1770 Nash', 'North Carolina
Parents:
Father:
John MELTON
Mother:
Elizabeth JONES
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Joseph MELTON
Sex: M
Event(s):
Born:
1770
Nash', 'North Carolina
Parents:
Father:
John MELTON
Mother:
Elizabeth JONES
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Humphreys County, TN (even though he was on the west side of the Tennessee river, it was not officially Benton Co. until 1836).
Came to what is now Benton Co, TN in 1820 w/ his brother Matthew. Before that, lived in northern Alabama & middle TN. Was issued a land grant for 159 acres on Harmon's Creek on 19 Dec 1821. Raised Sion Melton, but not sure if this was his son, as Sion was said to have been part Indian.
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Lane/1136/Joseph.html
BIOGRAPHY: Joseph Melton
BIOGRAPHY: Joseph Melton was born in Nash County, North Carolina ca 1770. He was the son of John Melton and the grandson of Zachariah Melton. Joseph married Patience Hargrove in 1798. No marriage record has been found, but it is presumed that they married in Nash County as Aaron and Unity Proctor Hargrove, her parents, were also living in Nash County the same time that Joseph and his parents were there.
BIOGRAPHY: Joseph had seven children that are known. John, born sometime after 1798, Matthew, born 1800, died 1836, married Mary Polly Holland; Sion, born 1802, died in 1886, married Lucrita Farmer; Etheldred, born 12 February 1813 in Tennessee, (possibly in Humphreys County) married Mary Ann Arnold 25 January 1837 in Benton County, although no record of their marriage has been found. She was the daughter of Wilie and Sarah Arnold. Etheldred died 24 April 1885 and was buried in the Melton family cemetery on Harmons Creek, Benton County, Tennessee. The next child of Joseph's and Patience's was Pridgeon, born 1815, died 1883 and married another daughter of Wilie and Sarah Arnold, Martha Patty Arnold. Child number seven for Joseph was an unknown female, born about 1816, and the last known child was Sintha Melton, born October 1819.
BIOGRAPHY: An old story that has been passed down through the ages was that Joseph's son Sion was an
indian that he either picked up when he crossed the mountains of North Carolina or that he was
his son by an indian woman. None of this can be proven or disproven, although Joseph raised Sion as his son, Sion was known to be part indian and is buried in an unmarked grave at the head of Woody Hollow on Harmon's Creek. Joseph is believed to have been on the west side of the
Tennessee River before the Jackson Purchase in 1818. If he was, he was here illegally, as it was
still the land of the Chickasaw Indians. It is speculated than Joseph fit right in with the indians as he had this indian son and he was allowed to "squat" on the land. When the land was opened up to the white man in 1818, old Joseph was one of the first to file a land claim for 159 acres on the north side of the creek that would later become named for Adam Harmon and forever be known as Harmon's Creek.
BIOGRAPHY: The 1836 tax records of Benton County show that 159 acres of land on Harmon's Creek under
the ownership of Etheldred and Sion Melton. Etheldred eventually gained sole title to this track. The same 159 acres of land that Joseph Melton claimed in 1836 has remained in the Melton family even to this day and some of it is still being used as farm land for corn and soy beans.
BIOGRAPHY: Joseph died in 1835 and Patience about 1850. Both are buried in the Melton Cemetery on the
original Melton property on Harmon's Creek, Benton County, Tennessee.
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Mother:
Elizabeth JONES
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Event(s):
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Parents:
Father:
John MELTON
Mother:
Elizabeth JONES
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Joseph Melton
Joseph Melton was born in Nash County, North Carolina ca 1770. He was the son
of John Melton and the grandson of Zachariah Melton. Joseph married Patience
Hargrove in 1798. No marriage record has been found, but it is presumed that
they married in Nash County as Aaron and Unity Proctor Hargrove, her parents,
were also living in Nash County the same time that Joseph and his parents were
there.
Joseph had seven children that are known. John, born sometime after 1798,
Matthew, born 1800, died 1836, married Mary Polly Holland; Sion, born 1802,
died in 1886, married Lucrita Farmer; Etheldred, born 12 February 1813 in
Tennessee, (possibly in Humphreys County) married Mary Ann Arnold 25
January 1837 in Benton County, although no record of their marriage has been
found. She was the daughter of Wilie and Sarah Arnold. Etheldred died 24 April
1885 and was buried in the Melton family cemetery on Harmons Creek, Benton
County, Tennessee. The next child of Joseph's and Patience's was Pridgeon,
born 1815, died 1883 and married another daughter of Wilie and Sarah Arnold,
Martha Patty Arnold. Child number seven for Joseph was an unknown female,
born about 1816, and the last known child was Sintha Melton, born October
1819.
An old story that has been passed down through the ages was that Joseph's son
Sion was an indian that he either picked up when he crossed the mountains of
North Carolina or that he was his son by an indian woman. None of this can be
proven or disproven, although Joseph raised Sion as his son, Sion was known to
be part indian and is buried in an unmarked grave at the head of Woody Hollow
on Harmon's Creek. Joseph is believed to have been on the west side of the
Tennessee River before the Jackson Purchase in 1818. If he was, he was here
illegally, as it was still the land of the Chickasaw Indians. It is speculated than
Joseph fit right in with the indians as he had this indian son and he was allowed to
"squat" on the land. When the land was opened up to the white man in 1818, old
Joseph was one of the first to file a land claim for 159 acres on the north side of
the creek that would later become named for Adam Harmon and forever be
known as Harmon's Creek.
The 1836 tax records of Benton County show that 159 acres of land on Harmon's
Creek under the ownership of Etheldred and Sion Melton. Etheldred eventually
gained sole title to this track. The same 159 acres of land that Joseph Melton
claimed in 1836 has remained in the Melton family even to this day and some of it
is still being used as farm land for corn and soy beans.
Joseph died in 1835 and Patience about 1850. Both are buried in the Melton
Cemetery on the original Melton property on Harmon's Creek, Benton County,
Tennessee.
Applies to:
Joseph Melton.
- Found in Benton Co, TN history book, Vol. 2/1992
Patience HARGROVE
Sex: F
Event(s):
Misc:
Abt. 1778 Of, Edgecomb, North Carolina
Parents:
Father:
Aaron HARGROVE
Mother:
Unity PROCTOR
Batch number:
F501410
Source Call No.
1396473
Sheet:
25
Found in Benton Co, TN history book, Vol. 2/1992
Patience HARGROVE
Sex: F
Event(s):
Misc:
Abt. 1778 Of, Edgecomb, North Carolina
Parents:
Father:
Aaron HARGROVE
Mother:
Unity PROCTOR
Batch number:
F501410
Source Call No.
1396473
Sheet:
25
Applies to:
Patience Hargrove.
- Cooper MELTON
Cooper MELTON received a land grant in Warren County, TN in 1817. It is believed that he served in the War of 1812 from Dekalb County in that part that is now Wilson County, but no record of him can be found. In 1821, he took out a land claim in that part of Humphreys County that would become Benton County. Three of his brothers; Joseph, Mathew & David, all born in Nash County, NC, came with him to Benton County. Joseph, apparently the oldest, moved to Benton County in 1820 after first settling in Northern Alabama and Middle TN. An old deed states that Joseph "crossed the Tennessee River on a raft with a pair of oxen, some farming tools, and a scant amount of household furnishings". He settled near Harmon Creek while Mathew settled near Big Sandy in the northern part of the county.
Cooper lived on the east Beaverdam Creek Tributary in the Harmon Creek area. In 1849, he deeded four acres for a Missionary Baptist Church. The will of Cooper Melton was filed under "Milton" until discovered by Herman Melton in the 1960s, proving the family link back to Nash County, NC.
Submitted by Will Melton (9-19-97) mailto:wil.melton@panther.middlebury.edu
Cooper moved from Nash County, NC to Dekalb County, TN in early 1800. He served in the War of 1812 in Captain James Tate's company of infantry in Colonel Stephen Campbell's Regiment of the Tennessee Militia from January 28 to May 10, 1812. For his service he received $31.10.
He enlisted in the "Tennessee Volunteers" and served in the effort to drive the Creek Indians from Northern Alabama. For his service in the Creek War (1814) , Cooper received a land warrant in Warren County, TN in 1817. He sold this land and in 1821 he took out a land claim in the part of Humphreys County that would later become Benton County. His brothers Joseph and Matthew went to Humphreys County with him.
He lived on the east Beaverdam Creek Tributary in the Harmon Creek area. In 1849 he deeded four acres of land for a Missionary Baptist Church.
Cooper Melton
This indenture made on the 19th day in May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine between Cooper Melton of the State of Tennessee and county of Benton of the one part and of the Deacon of Beaverdam Churh of the State of Tennessee and county of Benton of the other part witnesseth for and in consideration of the Love that being desirous for the permanent continuance of the Church House of the above named Church hath given and conveyed and by these present doth give and convey unto the said Deacons a certain tract as parcel of land situated and being in the state of Tennessee and county of Benton in the the 12th surveyors' district in the 41st section 8th range, being part of a tract of 170 5/8 acres granted to Cooper Melton by the State of Tennessee by grant No. 6165 and hearing date on the 22nd day of February 1848. Beginning 10 poles north of the creek running by said Beaverdam meeting House on the west boundary line of Cooper Melton's 170 5/8 Occupant Entry at a stake with Hickory and Black gum pn (pointer), and runs east 20 poles to a stake. Thence south __ poles to a stake with black oak pointer, thence north 32 poles to the beginning containing four acres.
To have and to hold the above described land and given premises with all the appertenances thereunto belonging, to the said Beacons to the only proper use of the worship of Almighty God, to them, the said Deacons and their Successors in office, forever, and the said Cooper Melton doth hereby promise covenant and agree to and with the said Deacons and their successors in office that we the said Cooper's heirs, Executors, and Administrators shall and will at all times warrant and forever defend the above described land and promises to the said deasons and their successors forever against the claim as claims of all and every person or persons whatever whereby the same may be effected or encumbered to the true intent and meaning of these present. In witness whereof I, the said Cooper Melton, hath hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and date above written.
Signed, sealed, and delivered in presence of Attes. David Morris, James F. Ross, B.S. Browning, J.P. Arnold.
Cooper Melton.
Clerk, William P. Morris (Feb. 19, 1850) Book C pp. 133-134.
Submitted by Jeanette Piekenbrock mailto:JeanePi@hotmail.com
Cooper Melton
Cooper Melton was born in 1778 in Edgecomb, North Carolina, the son of John Melton and Elizabeth Jones
Melton. Elizabeth was the daughter of Julian Jones and Frances Albrighton Jones. Cooper moved to Dekalb
County, Tennessee in the early 1800's. He married Pheby Manning on 15 August 1799 most likely in Nash County,
North Carolina and after moving to DeKalb County he served in the war of 1812 from that county.
The known children of Cooper and Pheby include Morning, Sarah, Mary, John Wesley, Merritt, Pridgeon, James, and William. There were, apparently, several other children. Cooper and Pheby and their children moved to west
Tennessee about 1821, as he took out a land claim in 1821, in the part of state that would eventually become
Benton County in 1836.
An extracton from the book "The Merritt Mathew Melton Family" by James Vard Melton makes this mention of
Cooper Melton (Merritt Mathew's father) "Cooper had three brothers, Joseph, Mathew and David, all of whom
were born in North Carolina, but who also moved to Benton County, Tennessee. It is possible that these
brothers may also have lived in DeKalb County. Joseph, apprently, the oldest, is known to have been in west
Tennessee by 1811, and all four brothers were pioneer residents of Benton County. Before 1836 Benton County
was a part of Humphreys County. Land claims were made by his brothers, Mathew in 1820 and as previously
mentioned, Cooper in 1821. Joseph settled in the Harmons Creek neighborhood, while Mathew settled near
Big Sandy in the Northern part of the county. It is not know where David Melton settled, but Cooper lived on
the east Beaverdam Creek tributary in the Harmons Creek settlement. It was here that he deeded four acres of
land for a Missionary Baptist Church in 1849."
Cooper died 10 October 1849 in Benton County. His will was recorded during the 1850 court term. The
descendants of Cooper and Pheby Melton are numerous in west Tennessee and other states, especially Texas.
e-mail me at abgriff@aeneas.net
Cooper moved from Nash County, NC to Dekalb County, TN in early 1800. He served in the War of 1812 in Captain James Tate's company of infantry in Colonel Stephen Campbell's Regiment of the Tennessee Militia from January 28 to May 10, 1812. For his service he received $31.10.
He enlisted in the "Tennessee Volunteers" and served in the effort to drive the Creek Indians from Northern Alabama. For his service in the Creek War (1814) , Cooper received a land warrant in Warren County, TN in 1817. He sold this land and in 1821 he took out a land claim in the part of Humphreys County that would later become Benton County. His brothers Joseph and Matthew went to Humphreys County with him.
He lived on the east Beaverdam Creek Tributary in the Harmon Creek area. In 1849 he deeded four acres of land for a Missionary Baptist Church.
John Melton Will 1797
Nash Co NC.
Giving his children: Joseph, Cooper, David, Thomas, Mathew, Ann, Fereby, Martha, & Mary Hart.
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Father:
John MELTON
Mother:
Elizabeth JONES
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Father:
John MELTON
Mother:
Elizabeth JONES
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Cooper MELTON
Sex: M
Marriage(s):
Spouse:
Phebe MANIN OR MANNING
Marriage:
15 Aug 1799 'North Carolina
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Sex: M
Marriage(s):
Spouse:
Phebe MANIN OR MANNING
Marriage:
15 Aug 1799 North Carolina
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Cooper MELTON
Cooper MELTON received a land grant in Warren County, TN in 1817. It is believed that he served in the War of 1812 from Dekalb County in that part that is now Wilson County, but no record of him can be found. In 1821, he took out a land claim in that part of Humphreys County that would become Benton County. Three of his brothers; Joseph, Mathew & David, all born in Nash County, NC, came with him to Benton County. Joseph, apparently the oldest, moved to Benton County in 1820 after first settling in Northern Alabama and Middle TN. An old deed states that Joseph "crossed the Tennessee River on a raft with a pair of oxen, some farming tools, and a scant amount of household furnishings". He settled near Harmon Creek while Mathew settled near Big Sandy in the northern part of the county.
Cooper lived on the east Beaverdam Creek Tributary in the Harmon Creek area. In 1849, he deeded four acres for a Missionary Baptist Church. The will of Cooper Melton was filed under "Milton" until discovered by Herman Melton in the 1960s, proving the family link back to Nash County, NC.
Submitted by Will Melton (9-19-97) mailto:wil.melton@panther.middlebury.edu
Cooper moved from Nash County, NC to Dekalb County, TN in early 1800. He served in the War of 1812 in Captain James Tate's company of infantry in Colonel Stephen Campbell's Regiment of the Tennessee Militia from January 28 to May 10, 1812. For his service he received $31.10.
He enlisted in the "Tennessee Volunteers" and served in the effort to drive the Creek Indians from Northern Alabama. For his service in the Creek War (1814) , Cooper received a land warrant in Warren County, TN in 1817. He sold this land and in 1821 he took out a land claim in the part of Humphreys County that would later become Benton County. His brothers Joseph and Matthew went to Humphreys County with him.
He lived on the east Beaverdam Creek Tributary in the Harmon Creek area. In 1849 he deeded four acres of land for a Missionary Baptist Church.
Cooper Melton
This indenture made on the 19th day in May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine between Cooper Melton of the State of Tennessee and county of Benton of the one part and of the Deacon of Beaverdam Churh of the State of Tennessee and county of Benton of the other part witnesseth for and in consideration of the Love that being desirous for the permanent continuance of the Church House of the above named Church hath given and conveyed and by these present doth give and convey unto the said Deacons a certain tract as parcel of land situated and being in the state of Tennessee and county of Benton in the the 12th surveyors' district in the 41st section 8th range, being part of a tract of 170 5/8 acres granted to Cooper Melton by the State of Tennessee by grant No. 6165 and hearing date on the 22nd day of February 1848. Beginning 10 poles north of the creek running by said Beaverdam meeting House on the west boundary line of Cooper Melton's 170 5/8 Occupant Entry at a stake with Hickory and Black gum pn (pointer), and runs east 20 poles to a stake. Thence south __ poles to a stake with black oak pointer, thence north 32 poles to the beginning containing four acres.
To have and to hold the above described land and given premises with all the appertenances thereunto belonging, to the said Beacons to the only proper use of the worship of Almighty God, to them, the said Deacons and their Successors in office, forever, and the said Cooper Melton doth hereby promise covenant and agree to and with the said Deacons and their successors in office that we the said Cooper's heirs, Executors, and Administrators shall and will at all times warrant and forever defend the above described land and promises to the said deasons and their successors forever against the claim as claims of all and every person or persons whatever whereby the same may be effected or encumbered to the true intent and meaning of these present. In witness whereof I, the said Cooper Melton, hath hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and date above written.
Signed, sealed, and delivered in presence of Attes. David Morris, James F. Ross, B.S. Browning, J.P. Arnold.
Cooper Melton.
Clerk, William P. Morris (Feb. 19, 1850) Book C pp. 133-134.
Submitted by Jeanette Piekenbrock mailto:JeanePi@hotmail.com
Cooper Melton
Cooper Melton was born in 1778 in Edgecomb, North Carolina, the son of John Melton and Elizabeth Jones
Melton. Elizabeth was the daughter of Julian Jones and Frances Albrighton Jones. Cooper moved to Dekalb
County, Tennessee in the early 1800's. He married Pheby Manning on 15 August 1799 most likely in Nash County,
North Carolina and after moving to DeKalb County he served in the war of 1812 from that county.
The known children of Cooper and Pheby include Morning, Sarah, Mary, John Wesley, Merritt, Pridgeon, James, and William. There were, apparently, several other children. Cooper and Pheby and their children moved to west
Tennessee about 1821, as he took out a land claim in 1821, in the part of state that would eventually become
Benton County in 1836.
An extracton from the book "The Merritt Mathew Melton Family" by James Vard Melton makes this mention of
Cooper Melton (Merritt Mathew's father) "Cooper had three brothers, Joseph, Mathew and David, all of whom
were born in North Carolina, but who also moved to Benton County, Tennessee. It is possible that these
brothers may also have lived in DeKalb County. Joseph, apprently, the oldest, is known to have been in west
Tennessee by 1811, and all four brothers were pioneer residents of Benton County. Before 1836 Benton County
was a part of Humphreys County. Land claims were made by his brothers, Mathew in 1820 and as previously
mentioned, Cooper in 1821. Joseph settled in the Harmons Creek neighborhood, while Mathew settled near
Big Sandy in the Northern part of the county. It is not know where David Melton settled, but Cooper lived on
the east Beaverdam Creek tributary in the Harmons Creek settlement. It was here that he deeded four acres of
land for a Missionary Baptist Church in 1849."
Cooper died 10 October 1849 in Benton County. His will was recorded during the 1850 court term. The
descendants of Cooper and Pheby Melton are numerous in west Tennessee and other states, especially Texas.
e-mail me at abgriff@aeneas.net
Cooper moved from Nash County, NC to Dekalb County, TN in early 1800. He served in the War of 1812 in Captain James Tate's company of infantry in Colonel Stephen Campbell's Regiment of the Tennessee Militia from January 28 to May 10, 1812. For his service he received $31.10.
He enlisted in the "Tennessee Volunteers" and served in the effort to drive the Creek Indians from Northern Alabama. For his service in the Creek War (1814) , Cooper received a land warrant in Warren County, TN in 1817. He sold this land and in 1821 he took out a land claim in the part of Humphreys County that would later become Benton County. His brothers Joseph and Matthew went to Humphreys County with him.
He lived on the east Beaverdam Creek Tributary in the Harmon Creek area. In 1849 he deeded four acres of land for a Missionary Baptist Church.
John Melton Will 1797
Nash Co NC.
Giving his children: Joseph, Cooper, David, Thomas, Mathew, Ann, Fereby, Martha, & Mary Hart.
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Born:
1777 Nash', 'North Carolina
Parents:
Father:
John MELTON
Mother:
Elizabeth JONES
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Cooper MELTON
Sex: M
Event(s):
Born:
1777 Nash', 'North Carolina
Parents:
Father:
John MELTON
Mother:
Elizabeth JONES
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Cooper MELTON
Sex: M
Marriage(s):
Spouse:
Phebe MANIN OR MANNING
Marriage:
15 Aug 1799 'North Carolina
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Cooper MELTON
Sex: M
Marriage(s):
Spouse:
Phebe MANIN OR MANNING
Marriage:
15 Aug 1799 North Carolina
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PHEBE MANNING
Sex: F
Event(s):
Born:
ABT 1774 Edgecombe, North Carolina
Parents:
Father:
JOHN MANNING
Mother:
LUCY OR LEVI PRIDGEN
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1760740
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I show that Phebe was born abt 1774 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina daughter of John and Lucy (Pridgen)with siblings: John, Joseph, Matthew- the Matthew I have listed was born abt 1766 in Nash County, North Carolina, Mary, Diannah, Caty, and Mourning. Hope this helps.
Jolene Osmun bratchild@dmci.net
I have in my Manning database a Phoebe Manning, b. 1773, dau. of John and Lucy (Prigden) Manning. I have the lineage of John and lucy back to late 1300s in England. Also, Phoebe had a sister named Mourning. It would appear that family names etc. would make these families related.
Scott Jolley stj@lubrizol.com
I am decended from Shelah Pridgen, Lucy's sister. Shelah married Matthias Manning Jr. If you have traced the family back to the 1300's, I really could use the information!
Jane E. Monroe monroemusic@msn.com
Searching for any information on the John Manning who married Lucy Pridgen. Where? When? Other children? Descendants? They had a daughter, Dinah Manning, born about 1764 in Frankling, NC who was married about 1786 to Matthew Rackley, son of Passon & Sarah Parker Rackley. Any help appreciated.
Joy Danek jpdanek@aol.com
my husband is a cousin to john manning his ggggrandfather was moses manning.
john manning born in 1615 in england died in norfolk virginia he married lydia in 1617 they had the following children mary born 1637 margarett born in 1639 thomas born 1641 john born 1643 john children are joseph, john, william sr.
thomas do you have information
Mary Manning mmanning@excite.com
John Manning born in 1615 in England, came to Lower Norfolk County, Virginia in 1635 on the Globe. He married Lydia Richardson after 1656 when he posted his intensions on the local court house door. Dates of birth for his children would be by estimation only. His son John Manning died in Lower Norfolk County, Virginia c. 1716.
Glenn Manning gman109899@aol.com
John Manning listed as Jo Manning's, age 20, came to Virginia in 1635 on the Globe from Londan. Re: "Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, First Edition," edited by P. William Filby with Mary K. Meyer, published by Gale Research Company. Re: "The Original Lists of Persons of Quality, 1600-1700," edited by John Camden Hotten, published by Genealogical Publishing Company. The passenger list for Globe is on page 119-120.
or possibly
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PHERABY MANNING
Sex: F
Event(s):
Birth:
Abt. 1760 Bertie, North Carolina
Parents:
Father:
BENJAMIN MANNING
Mother:
PHERABY DUGGAN
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PHEBE MANNING
Sex: F
Event(s):
Born:
ABT 1774 Edgecombe, North Carolina
Parents:
Father:
JOHN MANNING
Mother:
LUCY OR LEVI PRIDGEN
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I show that Phebe was born abt 1774 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina daughter of John and Lucy (Pridgen)with siblings: John, Joseph, Matthew- the Matthew I have listed was born abt 1766 in Nash County, North Carolina, Mary, Diannah, Caty, and Mourning. Hope this helps.
Jolene Osmun bratchild@dmci.net
I have in my Manning database a Phoebe Manning, b. 1773, dau. of John and Lucy (Prigden) Manning. I have the lineage of John and lucy back to late 1300s in England. Also, Phoebe had a sister named Mourning. It would appear that family names etc. would make these families related.
Scott Jolley stj@lubrizol.com
I am decended from Shelah Pridgen, Lucy's sister. Shelah married Matthias Manning Jr. If you have traced the family back to the 1300's, I really could use the information!
Jane E. Monroe monroemusic@msn.com
Searching for any information on the John Manning who married Lucy Pridgen. Where? When? Other children? Descendants? They had a daughter, Dinah Manning, born about 1764 in Frankling, NC who was married about 1786 to Matthew Rackley, son of Passon & Sarah Parker Rackley. Any help appreciated.
Joy Danek jpdanek@aol.com
my husband is a cousin to john manning his ggggrandfather was moses manning.
john manning born in 1615 in england died in norfolk virginia he married lydia in 1617 they had the following children mary born 1637 margarett born in 1639 thomas born 1641 john born 1643 john children are joseph, john, william sr.
thomas do you have information
Mary Manning mmanning@excite.com
John Manning born in 1615 in England, came to Lower Norfolk County, Virginia in 1635 on the Globe. He married Lydia Richardson after 1656 when he posted his intensions on the local court house door. Dates of birth for his children would be by estimation only. His son John Manning died in Lower Norfolk County, Virginia c. 1716.
Glenn Manning gman109899@aol.com
John Manning listed as Jo Manning's, age 20, came to Virginia in 1635 on the Globe from Londan. Re: "Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, First Edition," edited by P. William Filby with Mary K. Meyer, published by Gale Research Company. Re: "The Original Lists of Persons of Quality, 1600-1700," edited by John Camden Hotten, published by Genealogical Publishing Company. The passenger list for Globe is on page 119-120.
or possibly
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PHERABY MANNING
Sex: F
Event(s):
Birth:
Abt. 1760 Bertie, North Carolina
Parents:
Father:
BENJAMIN MANNING
Mother:
PHERABY DUGGAN
Applies to:
Phoebe Manning.
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Phebe MANIN
Sex: F
Marriage(s):
Spouse:
Cooper MELTON
Marriage:
15 Aug 1799 ', 'North Carolina
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Phebe MANIN
Sex: F
Marriage(s):
Spouse:
Cooper MELTON
Marriage:
15 Aug 1799 North Carolina
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Phebe MANIN
Sex: F
Marriage(s):
Spouse:
Cooper MELTON
Marriage:
15 Aug 1799 ', 'North Carolina
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Phebe MANIN
Sex: F
Marriage(s):
Spouse:
Cooper MELTON
Marriage:
15 Aug 1799 North Carolina
Source Information:
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Applies to:
D Cooper Melton and Phoebe Manning.
- William Fortune Jr. was hanged for murdering his second wife, Claressa Smelly in 1822.
Applies to:
William Fortune II.
- Maybe also married to a "Jesse ???"
Applies to:
Hannah Melton.
- May have had as many as 15 children.
Applies to:
Silas Melton.
- TWO OF ISACCS DAUGHTERS WERE THE THIRD AND FOURTH WIVES OF HENRY H. HOUSER, SON OF PETER HOUSER AND SARAH HEFNER.
1850 RUTHERFORD CO. CENSUS #810.
Applies to:
Isaac Grayson.
- MELTON POT VOL 2 # 3 PG 36.
Applies to:
Jesse Green Melton.
- 14 CHILDREN.
1850 RUTHERFORD CO. CENSUS #819.
Applies to:
William Melton.
- LIVING WITH JULIUS C. FORTUNE 1880 CENSUS.
Applies to:
Lurany Deck.
- SEE MELTON POT VOL II NO. I PG 7.
Applies to:
Betsey Driver Melton.
- 1820 CENSUS SHOWS OLDER FEMALE LIVING IN HOUSEHOLD, BELIEVED TO BE HIS MOTHER SUSANNAH.
Applies to:
Isiah Melton.
- BRIDGES TO THE PAST PG 19.
TO McMINN CO. TENN. ABT 1845.
Migrated:: From SC to McMinn CO. TN ca 1845 Burial: Dodson Cem., County Road 750, Etowah, McMinn CO TN Occupation: Farmer Will: 11 Dec 1872 McMinn Co. TN-Will Bk G, Page 306-307 Census: 1850 McMinn Co. TN-aged 59 yrs
Applies to:
Silas R. Melton.
- LEFT RUTHERFORD CO. ABOUT 1845 WITH THEIR CHILDREN GOING TO MCMINN CO. TENNESSEE. BURIED OLD DODSON CEMETERY 5 MILES WEST OF ETOWAH.
Applies to:
Margaret Erwin Moore.
- 1850 RUTHERFORD CO. CENSUS #782.
Applies to:
Elisha Melton.
Re: Hiram Melton
Posted by: Brenda Smith Rayburn Date: December 19, 2001 at 16:34:59
In Reply to: Hiram Melton by Darlene Bennett of 845
Darlene,
I have a Hiram Melton b. 1828 in Rutherford County; his parents are Abner G. Melton (b. 1797 Rutherford Co., NC; d. bef. 1850 Rutherford Co., NC) and Nancy Fortune (b. 08 Nov 1797 Beaver Creek, Albemarle County, VA; d. 21 Mar 1872 Henderson Co., TN). James Ronald Melton of Arlington, TX, told me that Abner's father, Cornelius (wife, Dicey Green), left a will in Rutherford County.
I believe there is considerable information on Rootsweb about this family supplied by Tresa Tatyrek , which could give you leads to finding primary information.
The Meltons married into my Walker & Biggerstaff families of Rutherford County.
Brenda
brsrayburn@aol.com
Re: Hiram Melton
Posted by: Darlene Bennett Date: December 19, 2001 at 19:13:21
In Reply to: Re: Hiram Melton by Brenda Smith Rayburn of 845
Brenda,
Thank you for this info. I have been at a dead end on Hiram Melton and Olive Queen. Her father was a Sam or Samuel Queen of Rutherford, Co i have'nt been able to find anything on them again thanks.
Darlene
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It would appear that I am a branch of your family. My great-grandmother Nancy Francis White was evidently the natural daughter of Ezekial Melton, son of Abner & Nancy Melton. She was born in Henderson Co., TN in 1855. Nancy's grandmother Tabitha White was the one bringing suit for bastardy against Ezekial in 1861. Nancy's mother had died, either in childbirth or shortly afterward. Can you tell me anything about Ezekial? What was his wife's name, Amanda Galloway or Smith? It looks like he may have had a son born the same year he died, and for sure a daughter in 1860, but that is pretty much the extent of my knowledge of the family. Any help given would be appreciated.! Thanks, Vicki Hols-Hartness
Applies to:
Abner G. Melton.
- Bondsman; Henry Green
Applies to:
Berryman Green.
- SEE 1850 RUTHERFORD CO. CENSUS PG 166 #1330.
Name: WILLIAM MELTON (8) Sex: M Birth: 1774 in Albemarle County, Virginia Note:
LDS Ancestral File. Harrington Family Database. 1810 North Carolina census, Rutherford County p. 120. William Melton of age 26-45 with wife of same age. Three males children of ages 0- 10, 0-10, and 10-16. One daughter of age 0-10. 1820 North Carolina census, Rutherford County p. 12. William Melton age 26-45. Also William Milton p. 75, age 26-45. 1830 North Carolina census, Rutherford County p. 460. William Melton age 50-60. Also a male of age 20-25. Females of ages 60-70 (wife Martha?) and two of age 15-20. Also 19 slaves. Second entry aboveWilliam is Allison McHan Jr. Starting with second entry after William: Silas, Daniel, John M., and John Melton. 1860 North Carolina census, Rutherford County p. 276, Sandy Run District, 6 June 1860, dwelling 5, family 5. Wm. Melton 77 Virginia, cooper, with Martha 77 Virginia. Adjacent entry is that of Samuel Melton 35 North Carolina and his family. Samuel Melton 45 North Carolina is found on p. 54 of the 1870 Rutherford County census. Notes on reconstruction of this family. All records below of Rutherford County, North Carolina. 1) Son John Wesley Melton given in LDS Ancestral File. 2) Elias Padget provided the marriage bond for John W. Melton and Charlotte Byers in 1833. 3) Elias Padget and William Melton provided the marriage bond for Drusilla Melton and Samuel Wells in 1824. Drusilla would have been underage at time of marriage. There are additional Wells-Melton connections: 4) Patsey Melton married Jesse Wells 8 November 1825. Bondsman John Wells. 5) Jesse R. Wells was bondsman for the marriage of Rachael Melton and Elisha Melton (William's brother), 20 September 1825. 6) Jesse R. Wells was bondsman for the marriage of James H. Melton and Susanna Walker, 26 December 1836. 7) Census records suggest William had 3 sons and 3 daughters. Above accounts for 2 sons and 2 daughters. Ken Jackson, 30 June 1997. William Melton (circa 1779 - after 1850), wife Martha ? Children: Drusilla (1805 - after 1880); Martha (Patsy) (1806 - ); Elisha (1807 - ); Joshua (1808 - ); John W. (circa 1809 - after 1850); Artiminsa (1810 - ); and Burton J. (circa 1824 - after 1850). Michael Wells, post to melton-l@rootsweb.com, 20 February 1998. http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/l/e/i/Vera-M-Leisure/, 24 April 1998. Died 28 March 1858. Marriage in Virginia or North Carolina 5 October 1815 [sic]. Melton List Meltons, http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi- bin/igm.cgi? op=DESC&db=meltonlist&id=17630, 2 December 2000. Born 1783.
Death: 28 MAR 1858 in Piney Mountain Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina Note:
Michael L. Melton, mmelton349@aol.com, 26 July 1997, melton- l@rootsweb.com. Died after 1860.
Father: REUBEN (BUCK) MELTON b: 1751 in Albemarle County, Virginia Mother: SARAH (SALLY) JONES (2) b: ABT 1749 in Albemarle County, Virginia Marriage 1 MARTHA ? (6) b: 1771 in Virginia
Married: 5 OCT 1805 in North Carolina
Children
John Wesley MELTON b: BET 1805 AND 1808 in Rutherford County, North Carolina
DRUCILLA MELTON b: ABT 1806 in Rutherford County, North Carolina
Martha (Patsey) MELTON b: ABT 1806 in North Carolina
Applies to:
William Melton.
- MOVED TO INDIANA WITH PARENTS REUBEN AND SARAH.
Applies to:
John B. Melton.
- DOCUMENTS FROM REVOLUTIONARY WAR PENSION FILE OF JOHN FERGUS(W8807)
State of North Carolina ) County of Macon )
On this 3d day of Nov A.D. 1853, personally appeared before me, J.R. Siler, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county & State aforesaid, Joseph Welch, Joel Sawyers & Alexander Crisp all of the aforesaid State & county, who make oaths that Milly Fergus, whose declaration is on file in the Department at Washington, is the identical person who was married to John Fergus, as per the marriage license on file with her Declaration; that she is the widow of the said John Fergus and has remained a widow since said John's death and that her maiden name was Miss Milly Melton then married to David Welch and after his decease married the said John Fergus.
Joseph Welch Joel Sawyer Alexander Crisp [his mark]
Sworn to and inscribed in presence of all on this, the 3 Nov 1853
J.R. Siler, J.P.
North Carolina ) Macon County )
On this 6th day of March 1868 appeared before me James McGhee, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, Thomas J. Welch, a son of Milly Furgus, late Revolutionary pensioner deceased of the County and State aforesaid, and an applicant for the arrears of pension due the deceased widow of John Furgus, and made oath in due form of law, to the following statements in compliance with the Court Pensions ____ of the 17th Oct on his application previously forwarded to his office.
First This deponnent declares upon oath that his mother, Milly Furgus, late pensioner deceased, was the widow of John Furgus, and died on the 28th May 1865 leaving surviving his brother, David A. Welch, and himself who were, then and now, the only surviving children of said deceased
That their were three grand children whose parents died before his mother, but he had been informed it had long been the practice of the Office to pay the arrears of pensions due at the death of pensioners to his or her surviving children,
Second That the contents of his former application, referred to in said report, was read and fully made known to him before its execution, which was done in open court,
Thirdly, It is not mentioned whether the allowance is made payable to him as agent for his brother David A. Welch, or to him jointly as they do not reside a great way apart,
Fourthly, That his said mother never intermarried after the death of her said husband, John Furgus, on account of whose military service she was pensioned under Act of 3rd July 1853,
Subscribed and sworn to me this day and year first above written before me,
James McGhee, J.P. Thomas J. Welch [his mark] and witness J.R. Siler
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Applies to:
Mildred Milly Melton.
- DOCUMENTS FROM REVOLUTIONARY WAR PENSION FILE OF JOHN FERGUS(W8807)
GOOD Article; Fergus.mht
State of North Carolina ) County of Macon )
On this 3d day of Nov A.D. 1853, personally appeared before me, J.R. Siler, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county & State aforesaid, Joseph Welch, Joel Sawyers & Alexander Crisp all of the aforesaid State & county, who make oaths that Milly Fergus, whose declaration is on file in the Department at Washington, is the identical person who was married to John Fergus, as per the marriage license on file with her Declaration; that she is the widow of the said John Fergus and has remained a widow since said John's death and that her maiden name was Miss Milly Melton then married to David Welch and after his decease married the said John Fergus.
Joseph Welch Joel Sawyer Alexander Crisp [his mark]
Sworn to and inscribed in presence of all on this, the 3 Nov 1853
J.R. Siler, J.P.
North Carolina ) Macon County )
On this 6th day of March 1868 appeared before me James McGhee, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, Thomas J. Welch, a son of Milly Furgus, late Revolutionary pensioner deceased of the County and State aforesaid, and an applicant for the arrears of pension due the deceased widow of John Furgus, and made oath in due form of law, to the following statements in compliance with the Court Pensions ____ of the 17th Oct on his application previously forwarded to his office.
First This deponnent declares upon oath that his mother, Milly Furgus, late pensioner deceased, was the widow of John Furgus, and died on the 28th May 1865 leaving surviving his brother, David A. Welch, and himself who were, then and now, the only surviving children of said deceased
That their were three grand children whose parents died before his mother, but he had been informed it had long been the practice of the Office to pay the arrears of pensions due at the death of pensioners to his or her surviving children,
Second That the contents of his former application, referred to in said report, was read and fully made known to him before its execution, which was done in open court,
JOHN FERGUS AND ASSOCIATED FAMILIES:
FERGUS, MELTON, BATTLE, WELCH, & STILES
George Baumbach, 902 Beddingfield Drive, Knightdale, NC 27545 Duane Oliver, Box 394, Hazelwood, NC 28738
This article was originally published in The Bone Rattler, The Bulletin of the Swain County, North Carolina Genealogical and Historical Society, Volume 8, No. 1, pp. 14-28 (1991), and has been updated.
This article is about JOHN FERGUS, J.P. (1752-1837), an early white settler of Oconolufty Creek and Scott's Creek in present day Swain and Jackson Counties, North Carolina. We have followed the trail of this pioneer from Pennsylvania to the "new frontiers" in the New Acquisition District of South Carolina, into the "Ceded Lands" of Wilkes County, Georgia, to the Meigs Survey lands of Western North Carolina (Buncombe County), and the Hiawassee purchase lands of Monroe County, Tennessee. John was a Revolutionary War veteran, South Carolina state legislator, a Justice of the Peace and founding father of Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina, and a civic leader in Haywood County, North Carolina. We have also trailed his brothers, WILLIAM FERGUS and JAMES FERGUS, both of whom served as representatives to legislatures: William in the South Carolina State Legislature, and James in Kentucky.
In this article we also present documentation that John Fergus and MILLY MELTON WELCH (c1780-1867) were husband and wife. Furthermore, we will show rather convincing evidence that Milly Melton Welch and her first husband, DAVID ALEXANDER WELCH (1780 to 1816-29), son of THOMAS and AGNES ALEXANDER WELCH, were the parents of DAVID ALEXANDER WELCH, JR. (who married MALINDA WILSON) and THOMAS JACKSON WELCH (who married ESTER TABOR and MELVINA MORGAN). These proofs lay to rest a recent controversy concerning the parents of David A. Welch, Jr. whom we previously thought were JOSEPH WELCH, (brother of David A. Welch, Sr), and his wife, CATHERINE DECK WELCH.
However, like most genealogical research, these recent discoveries ask more new questions than give answers. We will speculate on Fergus connections to the early Buncombe-Haywood County family of JOHN STILES, Revolutionary War Soldier from Georgia. Also, we present evidence which suggests that John Fergus' first wife was ANN BATTLE, widow of JOHN BATTLE, and mother of HOLLIMAN BATTLE, SR, JOHN BATTLE, AND LITTLEBERRY BATTLE, all residents of early Buncombe County, North Carolina.
The Fergus Brothers from Pennsylvania in the New Acquisition District, South Carolina
The Fergus family from Pennsylvania can be partially reconstructed from the Revolutionary War pension applications of JOHN FERGUS (1) and JAMES FERGUS (2). A WILLIAM FERGUS was a brother of John. James was a son of John and Martha Fergus of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (2), and were listed on the 1762 tax roll of Middleton Township (3). Circumstantial evidence suggests that James and John, and therefore, William were brothers.
John (Jr.) was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, on 1 September 1752 (1). Immediately prior to the Revolutionary War, John was living in the New Acquisition, Camden District (now York County, South Carolina). In John's Revolutionary War pension file is a receipt from the South Carolina Comptroller General for payment for John's Revolutionary War service as a wagon master during February through March 1779. John had moved to Wilkes County, Georgia, immediately following the war and William Fergus collected the payment for John. This payment documents that John and William Fergus were brothers: (1, 4)
"Issued the 8 of June 1785 to Mr. JOHN FERGUS...Received 8 June 85 full satisfaction...For my brother. Mr. WILLIAM FERGUS, member House of Representatives.
William Fergus (b. ca1746) (5) was living in the New Acquisition District, York County, South Carolina in 1778 where he was an elder in the Presbyterian Church at Fishing Creek (6) (now in Chester County, South Carolina). He claimed service to the militia of South Carolina for 1780 and 1782 (4). William served three terms in the South Carolina House of Representatives from the New Acquisition District, York County, from 1785-1790 (7-9). He had a wife and possibly six children in 1790:
1790 Camden District York County, South Carolina p24 William Fargus 1mo16, 3mu16, 4f, 1 other free
JAMES FERGUS was born in November 1756 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, to John and Martha Fergus of Sherman's Valley, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (2). In the spring of 1778 he went to the New Acquisition District, "where he had a brother" (not named, but we assume this to be John or William Fergus). John Fergus (and possibly William) was already living in the District. James arrived in South Carolina with a Dr. Clunie. Previously, Dr. Clunie had lived at the Fergus house in Pennsylvania in 1775 and taught medicine to James. James was Dr. Clunie's assistant and they had spent time in Virginia inoculating citizens against smallpox in December 1777. James returned to Pennsylvania a short time after arriving in South Carolina when Dr. Clunie "took to hard drinking". James convinced his parents to sell the farm, and he moved with his parents to South Carolina in the autumn of 1778. James married first on 24 July 1783 to Susan Robinson, daughter of a noted government surveyor (10). James was in York County in 1790, with children:
1790 Camden District York County, South Carolina p 30 James Fagus 2mo16, 2mu16, 4f, 1 slave
John and Martha Fergus, parents of James Fergus, were in his household in 1790; there was no John Fergus recorded as head of household in 1790 South Carolina. In his pension file, James stated that he remained in York County, South Carolina after the war until his mother and father died. In 1794 James moved to the outskirts of Lexington, Kentucky, and then in 1800 to Cumberland County, Kentucky. He served in the Kentucky Legislature as a representative from Cumberland County (10). He moved to Carroll County, Tennessee where he died on 2 April 1839. James married a total of three times and had at least eight children.
Both James and William Fergus were active in civic affairs in York County. James served as the county coroner from October 1787 through 1789 (11). William was a Trustee of the County, a commissioner to build the York County courthouse, an auditor, and appraiser. They were from "Fergus Crossroads", at the "old Fergus' place", today known as the York, South Carolina. William and James were in York County at least through 1794.
1790 US Census, York County, South Carolina Wm Fargus 2mo16, 2mu16, 1f, 1s
John and James Fergus: The War Years
John enlisted four times during the war, each time from the New Acquisition District, South Carolina. He entered service on the rebel side under Capt. John Anderson in December 1775 for six weeks where he was involved in capturing Tory prisoners in the Ninety-Six District of South Carolina.
James Fergus, on the other hand, enlisted twice in Pennsylvania prior to moving to South Carolina, where he has at least three more enlistments (2). James first served under Captain Thomas Clark and Colonel Frederick Watts in the Pennsylvania Militia (8th Company) from Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in June 1776 (12). He was marched to Perth Amboy to guard against an attack from the British on Staten Island, NY (2). He was promoted to Sergeant (Ensign) from private soldier during a second enlistment (31 July 1777 to 6 February 1778) in the same group. He fought in the battle at Brandywine, Pennsylvania (25). After moving to South Carolina in 1778 James served under Captain Andrew Love and this unit pursued Captain Coleman in northern South Carolina.
In January 1779 John and James Fergus answered a call for men to go to Georgia to free Augusta (1, 2). They enlisted in a regiment of militia under Colonel Thomas Neel, Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Watson and Major Francis Ross. John was in a company under Captain William Byers, and James was under Captain James Martin in a company from North Carolina (13). John, promoted to wagon master when his superior discharged the previous wagon master for intemperance, was in charge of 24 wagons of provisions and one of munitions (1). In March 1779 they marched under General Andrew Williamson from South Carolina to near Augusta, Georgia, at Briar Creek, a tributary of the Savannah River, to join General John Ashe. Apparently Major Ross located his troops in a position vulnerable to the British under Lieutenant Colonel James Marc Prevost. James Fergus was one of a party of soldiers sent to reconnoiter British troop positions (2). Their report was disregarded by superiors and, thus, the British were able to quickly defeat the militia. One hundred sixty Americans were killed by enemy fire or drowned in the river trying to flee the rout (14, 15). James escaped into the swamp and John was located with his wagons about 18 miles from the fighting (2). Following the defeat at Briar Creek (3 March 1779), James Fergus was given command of 12 wagons of flour. James and John brought their wagons upstream from Augusta (1, 2). John's enlistment time ran out in March 1779 and he left the militia.
John and James Fergus re-enlisted in May 1779 under Colonel William Hill and Colonel Thomas Neel (1, 2, 13). They transported Governor John Rutledge and 28 wagons loaded with munitions and howitzers to Perrysburg, South Carolina and on to Charleston. Later, John was a quartermaster in the cavalry under Colonel Carson and Captain Howe and was in the battle at Hanging Rock, South Carolina (August 1780). John mentioned marching through York and Chester Districts under General Sumpter. John did not claim military service after December 1781. James served in Sumpter's Brigade until the close of the war.
John Fergus: South Carolina Legislator
John Fergus served in the lower house of the General Assembly that was convened in January 1782 by Governor Rutledge in Jacksonboro, South Carolina (16). John stated in his pension application that he was unaware that he was a candidate for the legislature until the voting began on the first day of the election in December 1781 (1). He was elected in recognition of his military service.
The election of 1781 was apparently a strange one (17). Several other well known public figures were also unaware of their candidacies. Charles Cotesworth Pinkney was in Philadelphia when elected by two different parishes, and Henry Laurens was elected while imprisoned in the Tower of London. Charleston was still in the hands of the British, and in Charleston, only 15 voters appeared to elect 30 men.
The General Assembly at Jacksonboro met January 8 to February 26, 1782 (16, 17). It had been scheduled to meet at Camden but British activities forced a move to Jacksonboro, located on the Edisto River some 20 miles upstream from Charleston. Only 19 of 28 elected senators and 117 the lower house were able to attend, since most of the representatives who showed were from the rural areas not under British control. The rural areas, including Allison and Fishing Creeks, were plundered and ravaged in 1781 by the British scorched earth policy, which was in retaliation for rebel brutalities (18). Legislators sought retribution by passing the Confiscation Acts which opened courts to punish loyalists who lived off property of the rebels.
The diary of Josiah Smith is the only extant record of members of the assembly (16).
"The following persons were elected on the___1781 as members of the Senate and House of Representatives, to be convened at Camden Jany 1782...New Acquisition District: Col. Watson, Senator. John Fergus, William Hill, Joseph Howe, William Howe, David Lench, John McDow, Joseph McKinney, John Moffat, John Pattons and Frame Wood [members of the Lower House]".
John Fergus: Marriage to Ann Battle in Rutherford County, North Carolina
On 7 January 1783, one month before the signing of the temporary peace treaty in Paris, John Fergus married Ann BATTLE in Rutherford County, North Carolina (19). Ann Battle was the widow of John Battle who died in about 1779 (20). This John Battle was the son of John and Sarah Capell Battle of Sussex County, Virginia, and Rutherford County, North Carolina. Estate records at the Superior Court of Law and Equity at Morgan District, North Carolina, showed that John Fergus was an administrator of the estate of John Battle of Sussex County, along with the widow Sarah, and Scrope Edgerton and Mumford Wilson, son-in-law of John and Sarah (21).
North Carolina, Morgan District: Superior Court of Law and Equity. Sept. Term 1784. Elias Morgan vs Scropa Edgerton, SARAH BATTLE, Mumford Wilson & JOHN FORGEY, Exrs. of JOHN BATTLE. Elias Morgan by Waightstill Avery his Attorney complains of Scropa Edgerton, SARAH BATTLE, Mumford Wilson & JOHN FORGEY Executors of the Testament and last Will of JOHN BATTLE deceased (otherwise called JOHN BATTLE of the Province of Virginia and County of Sussex) in custody of the Sheriff &c of a Plea that they render to him One Hundred and seven pounds twelve shillings & eight pence Proc. (of the value of the same sum in Specia) which they unjustly detain from him; For that, to wit, that whereas the said JOHN BATTLE in his life time, to wit, on the fourth day of January in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and seventy four, in the County of Rutherford within the District of Morgan aforesaid, by his writing Obligatory sealed with the Seal of the said JOHN BATTLE in his life time, and to the Court here shewen the Date whereof is on the same day & year, acknowledged himself to be held and firmly bound to the said Elias Morgan in the said sum...Yet the said JOHN BATTLE in his Life Time, and the said Scrope Edgerton, SARAH BATTLE, Mumford Wilson and JOHN FORGEY, or either of them after the Death of the said JOHN BATTLE, although often required &c have not yet paid nor has either of them paid the said one Hundred and seven pounds twelve shillings & eight pence to the said Elias Morgan, but the said JOHN BATTLE in his Life time intirely refused to pay the same to the said Elias Morgan and the said Scrope Edgerton, SARAH BATTLE, Mumford Wilson and JOHN FORGEY, after the Death of the said JOHN BATTLE, still intirely refuse to pay the same....John Doe & Richard Roe. Waightstill Avery, Atto. for plf.
I JOHN BATTLE of ye province of Virginia and County of Susex Do bind myself my heirs Executors and administrators by These presents unto Elies Morgin of North Carolina and County of Tryon To him his heirs or asigns in the soum of one hundred and seven pound twelve shilling and eight pence Prock. money of North Carolina, at or upon the Twenty fifth Day of Aprial in ye. year one Thousand sevin hundred Sevinty five for value recived I also by These Presentes do authorize and Impower aney Attorney to confess Judgment against me for the obove soum as witness my hand this fourth Day of Jenewerey one Thousand sevin hundred and sevinty four. JOHN BATTLE (seal). Sined sealed and Delivered in Presentes of one Jas Cook, Charlis Whit (his x mark).
State of No. Carolina, Morgan District Ss: Superior Court of Law & Equity, September Term 1786. To James Pyne & John Willis Esquires of Warren County Greeting: Know you that we trusting to your fidelity & ability in examining a Witness in Behalf of Elias Morgan against SARAH BATTLES & the Admorx. of JNO. BATTLES Sen. Decsd. we therefore and impower you to call and cause to come berfore you Charles White and diligently examine on the Holy evangelist according to law...Wm W. Erwin C.S.C.L.E.
We do not know the maiden name of Ann Battle, wife of John Fergus. In April 1783, John Fergus was appointed guardian of "the orphans of John Battle, Dec'd" (22). One of the orphans named was Holliman Battle, who was born in Albemarle Parish, Virginia, in 1772 (23). The other orphaned sons were Littleberry and John Battle.
John Fergus was thought to be in Rutherford County at least through September 1783, as shown in the following criminal show cause judgment arising from the estate suit of John Battle (24, 25). Note, however, in the second summons of 1784, Sheriff J. Lewis noted "not found" in February 1785, meaning that John Fergus was no longer living in Rutherford County.
10 Sept 1783 Scire facias, The State vs Wm Ramsey, JOHN FERGUS & Wm Walker. To Sheriff of Rutherford County. Whereas William Ramsey, JOHN FERGUS and William Walker, planters, heretofore on 8 March 1783 before Jonathan Hampton entered into recognizance... Conditioned that they Would appear Before the Hon'ble Sup'r Court of Law & Equity to be held at Burke Court house in the First day of March next ensuing...to prosecute James Armstro[ng] & James Cocke for robbery that they Would not De[part] the same court without leave...being Solemnly Called failed to appear... whereupon in our said Court Judggment was entered against them the said William Ramsey, JOHN FERGUS & William Walker..shew cause. Issued Octr 15th 1783. To March Term 1784.
11 September 1784 Scire facias, [The State] vs William Ramsey & JOHN FERGUS. To the Sherrif of Rutherford County Greeting. Whereas William Ramsey Prinl. John FERGUS Security late of your county of Rutherford lately heretofore to wit, on the 8th day of March AD 1783 before Jonathan Hampton Esqr....entered into a recognisance...Conditioned that they Would appear before the Honorable Superior Court of law & Equity to be held for the district of Morgan at Burke Court house on the first day of March next ensuing..& that they would prosecute James Armstrong and James Cook for robbery & not depart the same without leave on which same day the Said William Ramsey & JOHN FERGUS Being Solemnly Called said to appear according to their Recognisance so entered as aforesaid Whereupon in our said Court Judgment was entered against them the said William Ramsey and JOHN FERGUS...[to show cause]. Retur'ble. to Morgan Sup'r. Court March term 1785. Iss'd. decr. 30th 1784. Not found Feby 26th 1785. J. Lewis Shrff.
John and William Fergus: Residence in Wilkes County, Georgia
Wilkes County was opened for white settlement as part of the Ceded Lands of 1773, whereby the Creek and Cherokee Indians were forced to give up more land (26). Before the close of the war (1777), the Governor of Georgia offered 200 acres of land to any veteran willing to farm in Wilkes County for just the cost of the survey, with additional acreage for each white member of the household, for building a mill, bloomery or forge, and in later years (1780), for each person, black or white, in the household (27). John Fergus was drawn to this new frontier. Briar Creek was within an easy day's ride from where he settled. Part of his lands bordered on the Broad River, a tributary of the Savannah River. The earliest record of John Fergus in Georgia was in 1786. John was a Justice of the Peace in Wilkes County (28).
Tweedle, Benjamin of Wilkes County, to Samuel Emmison of Lincoln County, North Carolina, 150 acres on Broad River including the forks of the same adjoining JOHN FERGUS, July 1, 1786. David Adams, Francis Beatty, Test. Wilkes County. Deed Book CC, p 15 [1787]
McClesky, David to Leonard Winters for love and affection and diverse acts of hospitality, a slave Peg. January 28, 1790. JOHN FORGUS, J.P., John Montgomery, Test. Wilkes County Deed Book HH
McCluskey, David and wife Mary to Bazil Brawner, 150 acres on Falling Creek agreeable to a grant 1788 to said David. Januar 15, 1791, JOHN FERGUS, J.P. Wilkes County Deed Book GG p. 44
John acquired a very large plantation. It was located near the county line between Wilkes and Franklin County (29, 30).
1790 Tax Returns: Capt. Higginbotham's District: 29 JOHN FERGOUS Wilkes County: 2400 acres 2 slaves, Franklin County: 980 acres
1791-94 Remnant Tax Digest: Capt. Black & Hall's District: JOHN FORGUS 1 1/2 polls, 1 slave, 2706 acres, Wilkes County.
Census records of 1790, 1800 and 1810 were burned during the War of 1812. Fortunately, his land warrant in Elbert County (formed from Wilkes County in 1790) showed that there were four persons in the family in 1794 (31).
7 April 1794 JOHN FERGUS, 4 in family, 100 acres to issue to J. Tuttle, Esq.
John Fergus was also a justice of the Land Court (31).
1 October 1792 JOHN FERGUS, old warrant 500 acres
7 April 1794 [Justices] Present, R. Hunt, F. Cook, JOHN FERGUS, Esqr.
6 October 1794 [Justices] Present, R. Hunt, F. Cook, JOHN FERGUS, Esqr.
7 October 1794 [Justices] Present, R. Hunt, JOHN FERGUS, M. Woods, Esqr.
3 August1795 Joseph McConnell, self and 6,400 acres to issue to JOHN FERGUS, 100 to John McConnell
5 September 1796 John Conyers, self and one in family, on the affidavit of JOHN FERGUS that he lost a warrant of Francis Baty of 250 acres.
The Battle step-sons settled in the Wilkes County area, although, it is not clear whether they were in the household with John and Ann Fergus in 1794 (31).
4 May 1796 JOHN FERGUS of Franklin County to Benjamin Burton of Elbert County, part of a tract of land on Broad River; Witnesses: LITTLE B. BATTLE, William Cain, Test.
24 January 1799 LITTLE B. BATTLES of Franklin County to William Caldwell, $200...on both sides of Stephens Creek...Adjoining land sold by JOHN FERGUS
25 January 1799 JOHN FERGUS of Franklin County to JOHN BATTLE of Rutherford County, North Carolina, $250, 250 acres on Webs Creek; Witnesses: HOLIMAN BATTLE, LITTLE B. BATTLE, James Terrell, J.P.
25 January 1799 JOHN BATTLE of Rutherford County, North Carolina to George Pettigrew of Franklin County; Witnesses: LITTLE B. BATTLE, HOLIMAN BATTLE, JOHN FERGUS
John Fergus held land in his brother William's name in Elbert County, Georgia. William Fergus and wife (either Margaret, the widow Armstrong; or Eliza Ann Armstrong) moved there after 1791 as indicated by land warrant and court records (31).
6 June 1791 WILLIAM FERGUS, old warrant 400 acres, JOHN FERGUS
7 November 1796 WILLIAM FERGUS, self and 8 in family
4 September 1797 WILLIAM FERGUS, self and 8, renewed from November 1796
3 December 1810 WILLIAM FERGUS, renews old warrant for 400 acres into two of 200 acres each 10 September 1799 Vineyard, Ismael, dec'd. Inventory. WILLIAM FUGES, Edward Ware, Allen Leiper, Appraisers. [Returns of Administrators & Guardians, Elbert County, p 13]
A known daughter of William Fergus, Rachel Fergus (born 20 July 1786 South Carolina), married Colonel Samuel Groves (born 24 August 1776, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania) in Elbert County on 14 July 1808 (32). Another daughter, Sarah Fergus, married Robert Groves. William Fergus died in his home in Madison County, Georgia on 3 April 1841 (5).
John Fergus: Residence in Rutherford County, North Carolina
John Fergus stated in his pension application that he moved to Wilkes County, Georgia, at the close of the war and then to Rutherford County, North Carolina, in 1798 where he resided for one or two years. Records indicate that John Fergus was in Rutherford County, North Carolina, at the close of the war prior to moving to Wilkes County, Georgia (33).
29 August 1799 John Fergus enters 100 acres in Rutherford County on both sides of Second Broad River between Coburns & Huddleston's old line; grnated to Alixander
14 January 1800 John Forgeyenters 100 acres in Rutherofrd County on both sides of Second Broad River between Coburn and Hedelston's old line, granted to "Alixd'r'
John Fergus: Early Settler of Scott's Creek, Buncombe County, North Carolina
John Fergus moved to Buncombe County, North Carolina after a brief stay in Rutherford County, North Carolina. He was one of the earliest settlers in western North Carolina. John Fergus was listed in the 1800 census enumeration of Buncombe County, North Carolina.
1800 Buncombe County, North Carolina: John Fergus 1m16-26 (son Pliney), 1m45+ (John), 2f10-16 (daughter Sarah, ?, b.1784-1790), 1f45+ (Ann)
He settled on Oconolufty and Scott's Creeks as evidenced by seven land grants for a total of 950 acres in Buncombe County issued between 1804-06 (34). This area of Buncombe County became a part of Haywood County in 1809. There are five land deeds for a total of 450 acres on Scott's Creek for John Fergus registered in January 1810 (35).
All three Battle step-sons moved to Buncome-Haywood County Holliman and John owned land in Buncombe County, North Carolina, adjacent to John Fergus (34-36) .
10 December 1804 State of North Carolina grant #1348 to HOLLIMAN BATTLE, 200 acres on Scott's Creek; recorded 24 Mar 1807
21 June 1806 JOHN FERGUS to JOHN BATTLE, 100 acres on Scott's Creek; recorded 10 Apr 1807
29 November 1806 State of North Carolina grant #1517 to JOHN BATTLE, 100 acres on Scott's Creek; recorded 21 Jun 1807
07 April 1810 William Gunter enters 150 acres of land lying on Scots Creek including both sides of said creek joining the place where JOHN FERGUS lives and running down to join HOLOMAN BATTLES for complement. (#156, p 24)
19 February 1813 JOHN FERGUS enters 200 acres of land on both sides of Scots Creek betwixt his own and JOHN BATTLES land including the heads of the Shoal Branch (#56, p 53)
17 September 1813 Stephen White enters 100 acres of land lying on the head of a branch running into the Road Fork of Scots Creek appiset to LITTLE B. BATTLES plantation including the improvement whare on David Adams formerly did live (#78, p 57)
John Fergus: Fergus and Stiles Children
John Fergus had a household of four persons, presumably John and Ann Fergus plus two children, in 1794 in Wilkes County, Georgia (30). John and Ann Fergus had at least two children who were mentioned in his will (37). He stated "to my son in law WILLIAM STYLES and the heirs of my son PLINY FERGUS. I have already given more than would be their share...". In 1800 Buncombe County, there were three presumed offspring, one male and two females, in the household.
1800 Buncombe County, North Carolina: John Fergus 1m16-26 (son Pliney), 1m45+ (John), 2f10-16 (daughter Sarah, ?, b.1784-1790), 1f45+ (Ann)
1810 Buncombe County, North Carolina: John Fergus 1m16-26 (son Pliney), 1m45+ (John), 1f45+ (Ann), 5 slaves
1820 Haywood County, North Carolina p. 220 Pliney Firgus 1m26-45, 1f26-45
Pliney (b. c1794) was dead by 1830. Earlier, in 1830, the Sheriff of Macon County ordered the widow Nancy Fergus to appear in court, who was likely Pliney's wife and relict (38). We do not know the surname of Pliney's wife, Nancy.
22 September 1830. Ordered the Sheriff to bring into court in December session the children of NANCY FERGUS, a widow: John Fergus, William Fergus, Loocus Fergus & Omi Caroline Fergus.
Nancy Fergus was enumerated in the 1840 Macon County census. Close to Nancy Fergus was John Battle, Jr., son of John and Ann Battle. Nancy Fergus remarried to Jeremiah George on 2 September 1840 in Haywood County (39).
1840 Macon County, North Carolina p. 152 John Battle 1m60-70, 1f0-5, 1f15-20, 1f20-30, 1f60-70) p. 154 Nancy Fergus 3m15-20, 1f10-15, 1f40-50 next household: p. 154 Zach'r Cabe 3m15-20, 1m50-60, 1f50-60
The unnamed daughter referred to in the will of John Fergus married before 1810 to William Styles. There were two William Stiles enumerated in 1810 in Haywood County:
1810 Haywood County, North Carolina p. 72 William Stiles 1m0-10, 1m26-45, 1f16-26 (b1784-94), 1 slave p. 73 William Stiles 2m0-10, 1m26-45, 3f0-10, 1f26-45 (b1765-1784)
John's son-in-law, WILLIAM STYLES (STILES), was likely the son of JOHN STILES (b 1 February 1757, d 1 September 1833) (40). John Stiles was a Georgia Revolutionary War veteran (41) who lived in Wilkes County, Georgia, in 1790 (29), Oglethorpe County, Georgia (adjacent to Wilkes County) in 1800 (42) and in Buncombe County, North Carolina (41) on Scott's Creek by 1807 (34). John Stiles and his wife Sarah (b. 1754, d. 17 October 1818) had at least ten children, one of whom was William Stiles (b. 177?). Stiles genealogists do not list a name for the wife of this William. He was possibly the William Stiles (b. 1778 North Carolina) living in Henry County, Tennessee (1840-1860) with wife Sarah (b. 1788 GA), and children John W., William Fergus, James, Thomas, Sarah, Allen, Elizabeth and Charles. The Fergus family, and in particular the Revolutionary War soldier John Stiles and his family, can be connected in time and place by the following Buncombe and Haywood County land deeds (34-36, 43).
19 November 1801 HOLLIMAN BATTLE to ZACHARIAH CABE, 200 acres on both sides of Scott's Creek joining and above JOHN STILES land agreeable to a survey made of the same by JOHN FERGUS, D.S.; registered 27 September 1808. [The Zachariah (Mc)Cabe mentioned in the deed was the brother of Mary and Jane Cabe, who married James and Thomas Stiles, respectively, brothers of William Stiles. (44)]
13 January 1810, #119, p 20 WILLIAM STILES enters 50 acres of land in Haywood County waters of Scots Creek joining his own land on the east side including a Timber Cove.
17 June 1811 Ordered by Court that the following persons view & lay off a way for a waggon road from or Near Capt. James Wheeler's the foot of Ochre branch hill & report the same to the Next Court (Viz.), John McCrackin, Amos Brown, James Wheeler, Solomon Nettles, John Bryson, WM. STILES, JOHN BATTLE, James Hughes, Solomon Mercer, ZACHARIAH CABE, George Cunningham, JOHN STILES, Wm Gunter, Amos Cabe, & David Watson, Wm. Black, Golman Ingram, Elijah Johnson, & George Cunningham, Jr.
We have no information as to the second young female in John Fergus' household in 1800. It is possible that she died young since she or her heirs were not mentioned in John's will of 1836. Also, the second female in the 1800 Census entry was too young to be a daughter of John Battle.
John Fergus: Civic Leader in Haywood County, North Carolina
John Fergus was active in the civic affairs of Haywood County (36, 45-46). He and Holliman Battel were Justices of the Peace at the first session of the county court on the 27 March 1809. The court directed the laying out of Waynesville, the new seat of the county. He also served as a tax collector.
At the beginning of this article we mentioned that John Fergus was a surveyor. The 1801 Buncombe County deed mentioned above for Holliman Battle and Zachariah Cabe made mention of a survey by John Fergus. In the March 1811 session of the court is the following entry (36):
The court ordered and appointed Robert Turner, John Peck, William Minges, Jeremiah Stilwell and William Welch Commissioners to assist the processioners in running a disputed line between John Hide and Robert Reed, and Robert Reed appoints and calls on JOHN FERGUS as his Surveyor.
This order was repeated at least twice more by the court at later sessions.
We have not exhaustively investigated John Fergus' activities in Haywood County after 1811. He was still a Justice of the Peace in Haywood County in July 1828 as indicated on a testament to a letter of transmittal for Absalom Hooper (47).
We the subscribers were acquainted with Absalom Hooper (whilst he lived in the State of Georgia) from the close of the Revolution for a long series of years and can testify that while he lived in that State he supported the character mentioned within; and in the time of the Indian war which immediately followed the revolution in that state was a good soldier and was much respected by the officers under whom he served. This we certify from our own personal knowledge.
[signed] John Fergus J.P. and was such in the State of Georgia at the time when Mr. Hooper resided there.
[signed] H. Battle
Scott's Creek (one of the many signers of the main letter of transmittal was John Stiles, Senr.)
John Fergus was enumerated in 1820 Captain Robert Love land survey of Haywood County, in preparation for the sale of lands ceded by the Cherokee Nation west of Haywood County in what is now Macon County (48). John resided in District 1, Section 15 (present Jackson County, Scott's Creek). In fact, John Fergus was a surveyor of Districts 1 and 10.
John Fergus: Husband of Milly Melton Welch
We have not found John Fergus in an extant 1820 Census extraction and do not know when Ann Battle Fergus died. It must have been prior to 1829 since we now know that he married MILDRED (MILLY) WELCH in 1829 (1).
MILLY MELTON (b. c1780 North Carolina) had married first to DAVID ALEXANDER WELCH, Sr. (b. c1778) on 9 September 1799 in Rutherford County, North Carolina (19). They had sons DAVID A. WELCH, Jr. (b. 1809 Illinois) and THOMAS JACKSON WELCH (b. 1816 Tennessee) and an older daughter (b. c1790-1800 North Carolina) (49). David Welch and Milly Melton Welch can be found in the 1800 Rutherford County Census.
1800 Rutherford County, North Carolina David Welch 1m16-26, 1f0-10, 1f16-26
David and Milly Welch apparently moved from Rutherford County, North Carolina, to Barrens County, Kentucky, to Illinois (where David A. Jr. was born c1809), and then to Tennessee (where Thomas Jackson was born c1816) (50), David A. Welch, Sr. died between 1816 and 1829. We have not located where he died. However, there are Kentucky State Penitentiary records (51) of a David Welch from Hopkins County, Kentucky, who entered prison in 1817 for 6 1/2 years for a felony. A David Welch from Lincoln County entered the prison in 1828 for horse stealing for four years. It is not known if this was our David A. Welch, Sr.
Milly Fergus applied for widow's benefits from John Fergus' Revolutionary War pension on April 17, 1853 (1). In her application she provided a marriage license which stated her maiden name as Milly Welch. She and John Fergus were married at "Equonectly", Macon County, North Carolina on 25 October 1829. Joel Sawyer, Joseph Welch (Milly's brother-in-law), and Alexander Crisp stated "her maiden name was Milly Melton then married to David Welch and after his death married the said John Fergus". Milly stated that she and John Fergus did not have children together. John and Milly Fergus are found in the 1830 Macon County census, as is David A. Welch, Jr.
1830 Macon County, North Carolina p. 7 Holomon Battles Jr 1m20-30, 1f0-5, 1f15-20 p. 7 John Fergus 1m 60-70 (John), 1f 50-60 (Milly) p. 23 David Welch 1m10-15 (brother, Thomas Jackson), 1m20-30 (David A., Jr.), 1f0-5 (daughter, Elizabeth Jane, b1829 Tennessee), 1f 20-30 (Malinda Wilson Welch)
Thomas Jackson Welch, as executor of her estate, applied for the arrears of her widow's benefits on 15 July 1867 (1). In his deposition he stated that he and David A. Welch were the only surviving children of Milly Welch. Milly was survived by three grandchildren whose parents were dead (none named). These are probably offspring of David and Milly's first child, a female (b. 1790-1800) for whom we have no further information.
John Fergus: The Closing Years in Monroe and Blount County, Tennessee
John stated in his Revolutionary War pension application that he and Milly Fergus moved from Macon County, North Carolina to Monroe County, Tennessee in 1831. They apparently moved onto newly opened lands of the Hiawassee Purchase (52). The Cherokees had been removed or deeded reserved land in this area in 1818-19, however, white settlers encroached on the land prior to legal settlement. Those who encroached included HUGH GHORMLEY, as he was summoned to pay for his land in Monroe County in 1819. In his pension application filed from Monroe County, Tennessee in 1833, John Fergus mentioned that his neighbors were HUGH GHORMLEY and JOHN STRUTTON (1). Hugh Ghormley was in the 14th Civil District on the 1836 Tax Rolls (52). This would place John and Milly Fergus on lands between Ball Play and Coker Creeks, former Cherokee lands.
While in Monroe County, Tennessee, John received his full pension for a total of 11 1/2 months of service during the Revolutionary War (1). He was "weak of body but of sound mind" when he wrote and filed his will on 14 February 1836 (37). John died 16 January 1837 in Tennessee of old age "while in the services of the United States and in the line of his duty" (1). His will and last will and testament was probated in Blount County, Tennessee in 1837 , where he owned 133 acres on the Little River, approximately 4 miles due east of Maryville. John and Milly apparently resided in Blount County, but we have not yet discovered when they came across the Little Tennessee River from Monroe County, Tennessee. We assume John died in Blount County, Tennessee, but there is no record of his burial.
Milly Fergus: The Closing Years in Macon County, North Carolina
Milly moved back to Macon County, North Carolina prior to 1839: "Milly Fergus & David Welch of the County of Macon & State of North Carolina" sold the land in Blount County, Tennessee in 1839 (53). Milly Fergus was in the household of her son, Thomas Jackson Welch, in the 1850 and 1860 Macon County Census. Enumerated next was the family of her son, David A. Welch.
On 7 November 1853, Leon F. Siler, J.P., of Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina, stated that Milly "is blind, almost helpless and yet entirely worthy of a much larger pension" (1). He mentioned that her name was Mildred. Thomas Jackson Welch stated that Milly Fergus died 28 May 1865 in Macon County, North Carolina.
Concluding Remarks
John Fergus was an interesting man who, because of his many public positions, has left us many records. Much is still not known about the family of this man. The authors would like the help of anyone who could possibly shed more light on the Battle and Stiles connections to John Fergus.
In 1850 census of Soco Creek, Jackson County, North Carolina, which is adjacent to Scott's Creek, was a John Forgy (b. 1817 North Carolina), Hannah 31, Sarah 7, William 5, Thomas 2, John 1 (John Fergus married Hannah Watson, 24 November 1841, Haywood County, North Carolina) (39). John was the grandson of John and Ann Fergus, a son of Pliney and Nancy Fergus.
In the 1850 Monroe County, Tennessee, census in the Ball Play Creek area close to John Strutton's descendants was a William Forgus (b. 1825 Tennessee), Permelia 33 Tennessee (W.W. Faugus married Amelia Brannum, 5 July 1850, Monroe County, North Carolina) (54). It appears quite unlikely that they were related to John Fergus.
Most Welch genealogists, including the authors, believed that David A. Welch, Jr., was the son of Joseph Welch and Catherine Deck and that Thomas Jackson was a son of David Alexander Welch and Milly Melton. From the evidence presented here, it is clear that David Alexander and Milly Melton Welch were the parents of both David A., Jr. and Thomas Jackson Welch. Additionally, now we can safely assume that Milly Melton is the Granny Forgey Welch buried next to her son and daughter in law, David and Malinda (Lindy) Wilson Welch, in the Welch Cemetery, Swain County, North Carolina (55). Her headstone reads "Granny Forges Welch, Milly Forges".
References Cited
(1) Fergus, John. Revolutionary War Pension File W8807
(2) Fergus, James. Revolutionary War Pension File W25573
(3) History of Cumberland County (1886) In: History of Cumberland and Adams Counties, Pennsylvania. Warner, Beer & Co., Chicago, Part II, Ch II, p 28
(4) Sally, AS Jr. (1917) Stub Entries to Indents Issued in Payment of Claims Against South Carolina Growing Out of the Revolution, Indenture 446, Book R, Historical Commission of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, p 74
(5) Bailey, NL & EI Cooper (1981) Biographical Directory of the South Carolina House of Representatives, 1775-1790, University of South Carolina Press, Columbia, p 231
(6) Holcomb, B (1975) Ruling Elders of Fishing Creek Church. South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research, Vol. 3, p 177
(7) Adams, LE & RS Lumpkin (1979) Journal of the House of Representatives, 1785-86, University of South Carolina Press, Columbia, p 603
(8) Stevens, ME & CM Allen (1981) Journal of the House of Representatives, 1787-88, University of South Carolina Press, Columbia, p 634
(9) Stevens, ME & CM Allen (1984) Journal of the House of Representatives, 1789-90, University of South Carolina Press, Columbia, p 380
(10) Fergus, MF & JF Fergus (1945) History of the Descendants of Francis Fergus, privately published manuscript, 1991 update made available through the kindness of Mrs. Bernice L. Klenk, 215 Pondoray Pl, Dayton, OH 45440
(11) Wells, LK & BH Holcomb (1981) York, SC, Minutes of the County Court, 1786-1797, p 1 [2 Jan 1786, Book A, pp 1, 2], p 3 [3 Jan 1786, Book A, p 10], p 7 [12 Apr 1786, Book A, pp 23-24], p 9 [11 July 1786, Book A, p 31], p 36 [11 Oct 1787, Book A, p 120], p 59 [15 Apr 1789, Book A, p], p 83 [14 July 1790, Book A, p 276]
(12) Lynch, TM (1906) Muster Rolls Relating to the Associators and Militia of the County of Cumberland, Pennsylvania Archive Series 5, Vol. 6, Harrisburg Publishing Co, Harrisburg, PA, pp 454, 469
(13) Landrun, JBO (1897) Colonial and Revolutionary History of Upper South Carolina. South Carolina Heritage Series, No. 1
(14) Davis, RS Jr. (1986) Georgians In The Revolution: At Kettle Creek (Wilkes County) and Burke County. Southern Historical Press, Easley, SC
(15) M'Call, H (1811) The History of Georgia. Reprinted in 1909, AB Caldwell, Atlanta, GA, p 405
(16) Webber, ML (1933) Josiah Smith's Diary, 1780-1781. South Carolina Historical & Genealogical Magazine, Vol. 34, p 202
(17) Nadelhaft, J (1979) Ending South Carolina's War: Two 1782 Agreements Favoring the Planters. South Carolina Historical & Genealogical Magazine, Vol. 80, pp 50-52
(18) Nadelhaft, JJ (1981) The Disorders of War. The Revolution in South Carolina. University of Maine-Orono Press, p 61
(19) Holcomb, B (1986) Marriages of Rutherford County, North Carolina 1774-1868, Genealogical Publishing Co, Baltimore, MD
(20) Information on the Fergus-Battle connection was kindly supplied by Mr. Jack C. Battle, PO Box 1875, Pasadena, TX 77501-1875
(21) Haun, WP (1987) Morgan District Superior Court of Law & Equity Book I 1779-1806, Durham, NC, pp12-14
(22) Newton, HH (1974) Rutherford County, North Carolina. Abstracts of Minutes of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions 1779-1786, Liberty Press, Rutherfordton, NC
(23) Richards, GRB & FM Leonard (1958) Register of Albemarle Parish Surry and Sussex Counties 1739-1778. Southern Historical Press, Easley, SC, p 143
(24) Philbeck, M (1987) Morgan district court criminal action papers, 1783-1784. Bulletin of the Genealogical Society of Old Tryon County, North Carolina, Vol XV, p 63
(25) Haun, WP (1995) Morgan District, North Carolina Superior Court of Law & Equity Part 1. Criminal Action Papers -1789 Book IV, Durham, NC, pp 13-14
(26) Rice, TB & CW Williams (1979) History of Greene Co, Georgia, 1786-1886. Reprint Co, Spartanburg, SC
(27) Johnson, A (1970) Georgia As a Colony and a State. Cherokee Publishing Co, Atlanta, GA
(28) Davidson, GG (1932) Early Records of Georgia, Vol I and II: Wilkes Co. JW Burke Co, Macon, GA , Vol. II, pp 68, 93, 116
(29) Hudson, FP (1988) A 1790 Census For Wilkes County, Georgia. The Reprint Co., Spartanburg, SC
(30) Davidson, GG (1930) Records of Elbert Co, Georgia. In: Historical Collections of the Georgia Chapters of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Georgia Genealogical Reprints, Vidalia, GA, pp 63, 216, 219, 221, 222, 231
(31) Acker, MW (1976) Deeds of Franklin County, Georgia 1784-1826, Birmingham, AL [Book N, pp 50,51 and 56,57], pp 121, 122
(32) Ingmire, FT (1981) Elbert County, Georgia Marriage Records, 1804-1859
(33) Pruitt, A B (1989) Abstracts of Land Entries: Rutherford County, North Carolina 1795-1803, pp 87, 129
(34) Wooley, JE & V Wooley (1978) Buncombe County North Carolina Index to Deeds 1783-1850. Southern Historical Press, Easley, SC
(35) Beck, ES (1985) Haywood County, North Carolina land entries, 1809-1810. The Bone Rattler, Vol 1 No 2, Swain County Genealogical and Historical Society, Bryson City, NC, pp 5-23
(36) Beck, ES (1985), Haywood County, North Carolina land entries, 1809-1810. The Bone Rattler, Vol. 1, No 4 , Swain County Genealogical and Historical Society, Bryson City, NC
(37) Blount County, Tennessee Wills and Administrations, Book I, p 45
(38) Information kindly provided by Barbara McRae, Teresita Press, PO Box 1114, Franklin NC 28744. bamcrae@smnet.net
(39) Wooley, JE & V Wooley (1978) Marriage Bonds of Haywood and Jackson Counties, North Carolina, Southern Historical Press, Easely, SC
(40) Ratledge, SB (1987) The John and Sarah Stiles family, In: J Sutton, ed., The Heritage of Macon County- North Carolina, Macon County Historical Society & Hunter Publishing Co, Winston-Salem, NC (#648)
(41) Camin, BJ (1991) Revolutionary war pension applications at the North Carolina Archives: John Stiles. North Carolina Genealogical Society Journal, Vol XVII, No 1, p 34
(42) Olglethorpe County, Georgia 1800 Census, Heritage Press, Danielsville, GA
(43) Keener, MC (1987) Early history of the Cabe (McCabe) family. In: J Sutton, ed. The Heritage of Macon County, North Carolina, 1987, Macon County Historical Society & Hunter Publishing Co, Winston-Salem, NC
(44) Cabe, RB (1987) Zachariah Cabe line-first generation. In: J Sutton, ed. The Heritage of Macon County, North Carolina, 1987, Macon County Historical Society & Hunter Publishing Co, Winston-Salem, NC (#100)
(45) Battle, JC (1987) Minutes of Haywood County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, 1809-1810-1811. The Bone Rattler, Vol 4, No 1, Swain County Genealealogical & Hististorical Society, Bryson City, NC, pp 10-50
(46) Battle, JC (1987) Minutes of Haywood County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, 1809-1810-1811. The Bone Rattler, Vol 4, No 2, Swain County Genealealogical & Hististorical Society, Bryson City, NC, pp 9-19
(47) South Carolina Archives, Audited Account of Absalom Hooper, No. 4011 [AA 3738A, No. 2, pp 14 vv B], provide to the authors by Mr. Jack C. Battle of Pasadena, TX through the kindness of Ann Goodwin, Cheyenne, WY
(48) McRae, B The First Settlers of Old Macon County , Teresita Press, PO Box 1114, Franklin, NC 28744. bamcrae@smnet.net
(49) Oliver, FD (1990) The children of Thomas and Agnes Alexander Welch. Bulletin of the Genealogical Society of Old Tryon County, North Carolina, Forest City, NC, Vol XVIII, pp 119-121
(50) Oliver, D (1990) Early records of the John and Thomas Welch families. The Bone Rattler, Vol. 6, No 3, Swain County Genealogical & Historical Society, Bryson City, NC, pp 47-61
(51) Sneed, WC (1860) A Report on the History and Mode of Management of the Kentucky State Penitentiary From Its Origin In 1758 To March 1, 1860, Frankfurt, KY, pp 159, 215
(52) Sands, SGC (1980) History of Monroe County, Tennessee Vol. I, Gateway Press, Baltimore, MD
(53) Blount County, Tennessee, Wills and Administrations, Book 1, pp 307-309
(54) Boyer, RB (1969) Monroe County, Tennessee Records, 1820-1870, Vol I, p 32; Also, information from George Clifton Forgus has identified this family in Bell County, Texas by 1880. No proof of relationship to John Fergus has been found.
(55) Tennessee Valley Authority (1943) Cemetery Removal Records: Fontana Reservoir, Welch Cemetery, No. 35. Reprinted In: The Bone Rattler, Vol. 7, No. 3, Swain County Genealogical & Historical Society, Bryson City, NC, p 48
DOCUMENTS FROM REVOLUTIONARY WAR PENSION FILE OF JOHN FERGUS(W8807)
State of North Carolina ) County of Macon )
On this 3d day of Nov A.D. 1853, personally appeared before me, J.R. Siler, a Justice of the Peace in and for the county & State aforesaid, Joseph Welch, Joel Sawyers & Alexander Crisp all of the aforesaid State & county, who make oaths that Milly Fergus, whose declaration is on file in the Department at Washington, is the identical person who was married to John Fergus, as per the marriage license on file with her Declaration; that she is the widow of the said John Fergus and has remained a widow since said John's death and that her maiden name was Miss Milly Melton then married to David Welch and after his decease married the said John Fergus.
Joseph Welch Joel Sawyer Alexander Crisp [his mark]
Sworn to and inscribed in presence of all on this, the 3 Nov 1853
J.R. Siler, J.P.
North Carolina ) Macon County )
On this 6th day of March 1868 appeared before me James McGhee, a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, Thomas J. Welch, a son of Milly Furgus, late Revolutionary pensioner deceased of the County and State aforesaid, and an applicant for the arrears of pension due the deceased widow of John Furgus, and made oath in due form of law, to the following statements in compliance with the Court Pensions ____ of the 17th Oct on his application previously forwarded to his office.
First This deponnent declares upon oath that his mother, Milly Furgus, late pensioner deceased, was the widow of John Furgus, and died on the 28th May 1865 leaving surviving his brother, David A. Welch, and himself who were, then and now, the only surviving children of said deceased
That their were three grand children whose parents died before his mother, but he had been informed it had long been the practice of the Office to pay the arrears of pensions due at the death of pensioners to his or her surviving children,
Second That the contents of his former application, referred to in said report, was read and fully made known to him before its execution, which was done in open court,
Thirdly, It is not mentioned whether the allowance is made payable to him as agent for his brother David A. Welch, or to him jointly as they do not reside a great way apart,
Fourthly, That his said mother never intermarried after the death of her said husband, John Furgus, on account of whose military service she was pensioned under Act of 3rd July 1853,
Subscribed and sworn to me this day and year first above written before me,
James McGhee, J.P. Thomas J. Welch [his mark] and witness J.R. Siler
Thirdly, It is not mentioned whether the allowance is made payable to him as agent for his brother David A. Welch, or to him jointly as they do not reside a great way apart,
Fourthly, That his said mother never intermarried after the death of her said husband, John Furgus, on account of whose military service she was pensioned under Act of 3rd July 1853,
Subscribed and sworn to me this day and year first above written before me,
James McGhee, J.P. Thomas J. Welch [his mark] and witness J.R. Siler
JOHN FERGUS of Haywood County, North Carolina was born in 1752 Berks County, Pennsylvania, and was a Patriot Soldier and State Legislator in the "New Acquisition District", South Carolina during the American Revolution, a Justice of the Peace in Wilkes County, Georgia and Haywood County, North Carolina, and one of the founding fathers of Waynesville, North Carolina. He also lived in Monroe and Blount Counties, Tennessee, where he left his last will and testament.
REVOLUTIONARY WAR PENSION APPLICATION OF JOHN FERGUS
December 24, 1833 State of Tennessee ) Monroe County )
Personally appeared before David Russell, Esq., one of the Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, for said County of Monroe, John Fergus, aged 81 years, who being duly sworn deposeth and saith as follows, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7th 1832.
That he was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 1st 1752. He has in his possession a record of his age, taken from his fathers family records and none other. He was living in what was then called "New Acquisition" now York District, South Carolina, when called into service; and served so well as a memory much impaired by agreeables him to state, as follows. He volunteered in every case, and in no instance, as he thinks, rec'd a discharge in writing; but those with whom he served were merely discharged verbally, as their time expired.
In December, he thinks of 1775, he volunteered as a private of Infantry, in said "New Acquisition District," under Capt. John Anderson, who was under, he thinks, Genl. Richardson, to go against the tories in 96 District So. Ca. They marched on towards the Congaree, and in 96 came upon a Camp of Tories, and took them prisoners. What the Genl. did with the tories he cannot tell. Some sort of capitulation, he thinks, was made. Applicant with the company of said Anderson returned home having been engaged at least six weeks. Sometime afterwards, he cannot say how long; but a few weeks before Genl. Ash was defeated at brier creek in 1779, he volunteered for 3 months in the Cavalry against British and tories under Capt. Wm. Byars and Major Ross. Two or three days after they started Major Ross became dissatisfied with the wagonmaster, on account of his intemperance, and appointed applicant in this stead. 24 wagons with provisions and one with ammunition were put under his care. They went on thro' 96 Dist., and crossed the Savannah at Augusta the Cavalry having left the wagons in 96 and passed on to Brier Creek where they were defeated. The wagons went on rapidly, and camped within 18 miles of Brier Creek the night of the battle, News having reached applicant of the battle, he returned with the wagons and reached Augusta, about forty miles, thesucceeding night- then crossed the river and camped above Augusta. He was engaged in laying in supplies & for a greater part of the balance of his term and was encamped with the wagons on the river when his term of 3 months expired.
How long afterwards, he cannot exactly remember; but the winter before the fall of Charleston in 1780 he volunteered to go to the relief of that City for a term of 3 months as a private of Infantry. He dis [does] remembers his Captn for, as soon as he volunteered, he was appointed Quartermaster to Col: ____ Carson's Regiment and served his term out in that capacity. They marched directly for Charleston and encamped at the 10 mile spring, in 10 miles of Charleston. The British, though imported, having came to Charleston while he was there. as before remarked never recd a discharge.
Some time afterwards, and the night after the defeat at Ramshower's Mill, he volunteered for 3 months, in the Cavalry under Capt. Howe, he thinks, under Col. Carson. They abided Sumpters Command in and marched down through York and Chester Districts. He was in the engagement at the Hanging Rock, where Capt Martin whom he fought under, was shot through the side, of which, in a few days he died. He was engaged this time at least four months. He served in all 11 1/2 months- Ten weeks as a private of Infantry- 3 months as wagon master 3 months as Quartermaster- and 4 months as a private of Cavalry.
He was, in consideration of his services, last recited, elected from New Acquisition Dist. So. Ca. to the next succeeding State Legislature. He was no candidate, and did not know, till late the 1st day of the election that he was to be voted for. The legislature assembled at Jacksonborough on the Edisto River, about 40 miles above Charleston. John Rutledge being then Govr. Never received a commission as wagon or Qwr. master. Applicant always went into service from said "New Acquisition Dist." where he lived till 1775. He then moved into Wilkes County Georgia [crossed out on original] about one year after the close of the Revolutionary War; he then moved into Wilkes County Georgia, where he lived till 1798, then moved into Rutherford County, No Carolina and resided one or two years, then moved into Haywood County N.Ca. where he remained till about two years ago when he came into said County of Monroe, where he now resides. The following persons are at present his neighbors and can testify as to his character for honesty and their belief in his services as a Revolutionary Soldier., viz Hugh Ghormley, John Strutton, William Roddy, & Samuel Roddy.
He has no documentary widower and knows of no one whose testimony he can procure who can testify as to his services. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of the Agency of any State.
He furthermore states that he is entirely unable by reason of his bodily infirmity to attend in Court.
John Fergus
Sworn to and subscribed this 24th day of December 1833 before me David Russell, Justice of the Peace
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Applies to:
John Fergus.
- Children of REUBEN MELTON and ALICEY MCADAMS are:
11. i. WILLIAM H.8 MELTON, b. 1816, Crawford, Indiana; d. 10/31/1900, Bradleyville, Taney County, Missouri.
ii. MARTIN FISHER MELTON, b. 12/10/1817, Crawford, Indiana; d. 8/13/1870, Bradleyville, Taney County, Missouri; m. MARGARET ANN BILYEU, 10/21/1838.
iii. JOHN MELTON, b. 1818.
iv. ELIZA MELTON, b. Abt. 1819.
v. MARY MELTON, b. Abt. 1820.
vi. MINERVA MELTON, b. 1829, Gasconade, Missouri; m. ANDREW J. BILYEU, 3/10/1853, Miller, Missouri.
vii. ISAAC MELTON, b. 8/10/1831, Spring River, Missouri; d. 3/02/1918, Christian County, Missouri; m. (1) NANCY LUTTRELL; m. (2) AMANDA CATON; m. (3) ELIZABETH COFER.
viii. LUCINDA MELTON, b. 1833, Madison County, Arkansas; m. PARIS MEADOWS, 4/19/1856, Missouri.
ix. GREEN BERRY MELTON, b. 1836, Madison County, Arkansas; d. 1/07/1863; m. AMANDA COX, 10/01/1857, Taney County, Missouri.
x. MALINDA MELTON, b. 1826, Gasconade, Missouri; m. (1) ELIJAH PITTMAN; m. (2) CORNELIUS BILYEU, 3/01/1846.
Applies to:
Reuben Melton II.
- Bondsman; Henry Green
Applies to:
Isaiah Green.
- 1850 RUTHERFORD CO. CENSUS; #1259
JOSHUA MELTON 48 M NC
MARY 39 F NC
SUSANNAH 22 F NC
JEFFERSON 19 M NC
MARGARETT 17 F NC
MANURVIA 15 F NC
WILLIAM 13 M NC
JOSHUA 10 M NC
MARY 6 F NC
JOHN 2 M NC
Applies to:
Joshua Melton.
- BIRTHDATE FROM 1860 RUTHERFORD CO. CENSUS # 116.
Applies to:
Celia Melton.
- Samuel H. Melton
BOTH BURIED DAVIS / GREEN CEMETARY.
WAS LIVING WITH SON BURTON IN 1850 RUTHERFORD CO. CENSUS.
1860 RUTHERFORD CO. CENSUS #164. SAMUEL AND MARGARET ONLY. OAK SPRINGS POST OFFICE, FLINT HILL DISTRICT.
WAS LIVING WITH DAUGHTER REBECCA WHITAKER IN 1880 CENSUS.
SAMUEL MELTON PURCHASED 100 ACRES OF LAND FROM GEORGE BIRD, LOCATED ON BOTH SIDES OF PUZZLE CREEK IN WHAT IS NOW THE WALLS CHURCH COMMUNITY.
Notes for SAMUEL MELTON , SR.:
Samuel Melton was a farmer and lived on Puzzle Creek in the area of the Walls Baptist Church. He was the first church clerk when Walls Church was organized in 1844. After the death of his wife, Samuel went to live with his daughter Rebecca Whitaker. They are buried at the old Davis Cemetery in the Walls Community of Ellenboro, N.C. (It is also know as the Old Green Cemetery)
Rutherford Co., NC, Deed Book 49, p. 81-82
William LOVELACE Homestead
----------------------------- No 136 Received this February the 15th 1869
State of North Carolina Rutherford County February ninth day In the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty nine We the undersigned after being duly Notified by W C Holland one of the acting Justices of the Peace in and for said county after being duly sworn proceeded to lay off for William Lovelace his homestead of personal property according to the tenth article of the State constitution and a provision of an act of the Legislature for taking the benefit of the same ratified August 22d 1868 [see note at end] We in accordance to said act do allot to him the following personal property one old Sorrel mare 40 Dollars Four pigs 4 Dollars old wagon 10 Dollars one cow & calf 20 Dollars Two yearlins 10 Dollars 6 Sheep 6 Dollars Fodder 1 Dol. & 50 cts. Fifteen Bushels 15 Dollars Given under our hands and seals the day and date above written
Samuel Melton
Attest
Wm. R. Smart
Wm C Holland JP
AP Hollifieldt
Applies to:
Samuel H. Melton I.
- BRIDGES TO THE PAST PG 252.
Applies to:
Henry Norvell.
- Moved to henderson Co c. 1800
Applies to:
Nancy Melton.
- MELTON POT VOL 2 NO. 4
Applies to:
John M. Melton.
- Carl says he was a sargeant
Catherine and David Melton owned land in Harrison County, IN. On April 13, 1818, David Melton and wife Caty sold to Isaiah Boone 100 acres of land from the west side of the southeast quarter of section 15, township 5 south, range 4 east, land patented by David Melton Dec 20 1817. This is Record Deed Book B, page 359. On December 27, 1834, David Melton and Wife Catherine sold to Samuel Guest for $300.00, 60 acres from the east side of the southeast quarter of section 17, township 5 south, range 4 east.
David Melton was one of a large number of Melton brothers and cousins who emigrated from North Carolina to Harrison County, IN in the early 19th century. He moved with his family to Knox County, IL sometime between December 1834 and March 1836 and was a large landowner in Rio Township. The will of David Melton written July 25, 1859, was probated Sept. 12, 1859 and listed his wife and 13 other heirs.
According to 1850 Knox County IL Census, "Daniel" (David) was a farmer with real estate valued at $3500.00.
David Melton appears on 22 May 1809 - Harrison Co, Exter TWP, IN election Poll - per Indiana Hoosier #6, Nov & Dec 1961 - Exter TWP not on present map.
Applies to:
David O. Melton.
- Catherine Pfrimmer moved with her parents to Harrison County, Indiana in 1808. Catherine and David Melton owned land in Harrison County, Indiana.
12 MELTON, David born Dec 14, 1786, NC; Married (Nov 4, 1810 Harrison Co IN) PFRIMMER, Catherine "Caty"; died Aug 19, 1859, Rio, Knox Co IL; buried Baptist Cemetery; occ. Farmer/soldier.
13 PFRIMMER, Catherine "Caty" born Oct 10, 1793, Berks Co PA; died Apr 10, 1875, Rio, Knox Co IL; buried Baptist Cemetery.
Applies to:
Catherine "Caty" Pfrimmer.
- Never married
Estate of John Melton, Harrison Co., IN Dec'd 17 Sep 1814 - (Bk + Pg no not included).
Species of property sold Purchasers names Doll Cents Remarks
1 tomahawk David Melton .25 none given 1 tomahawk Edmund Melton .25 1 axe Richard Stilwell 2.77 1 cow + calf Thomas Smith 14.87 1/2 1 rifle gun Jonathon Kellar 15.05 1 watch Eli Melton 18.00 1 sorrel horse, saddle
bridle + blanket Eli Melton 20.03 1 brown horse Jesse Melton 38.00 1 bay horse David Melton 36.25 150 bushels corn due
by David Melton David Melton 41.50 100 bushels corn William ??? 20.75 1 sow + 2 shoats Eli Melton 3.00 1 sorrell hourse colt Eli Melton Jr. 15.00 1 tomahawk Edmund Melton .25
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$225.97 1/2
signed
Eli Melton
his mark X (administrators)
David Melton
his mark X
Applies to:
John Melton.
- MAY HAVE WED A CARTER.
may have married a man named Carter
Applies to:
Elizabeth Melton.
- IGI says wife is Elizabeth Rogers- same date/place
Applies to:
Eli Melton II.
- Mother's name is Lucinda
Applies to:
Eliza Jane Stallings.
- HAD NO CHILDREN.
Applies to:
John Eubanks.
- HAD 8 CHILDREN
Applies to:
George W. Eubanks.
- COUSINS
Applies to:
Winifred Eubanks.
- Daniel son of William Melton & Lettice White.
Daniel Melton and his wife Elizabeth Norvell Melton had son Samuel b. 25 Jul 1821 md. Olly Caroline Melton b. 4 Oct 1821 d/o Eli J. & Eliz. Melton Melton.
Children:
Susannah b. 27 Sep 1843
Samuel Norvell b. 11 Feb 1845
Joseph H. b. 10 Jan 1847
Anna Elizabeth b. 15 Dec 1849
Amanda (Sarah) b. 27 Sep 1851
Benah Adeline b. 21 Aug 1853
Archie D. b. 19 Oct 1855
James D. b. 22 Jan 1878
COMPILER: Thomas Jefferson Melton (deceased)
Applies to:
Samuel Norvell Melton.
- BURIED FORTUNE/MELTON/ROLLINS CEMETERY, IN GOLDEN VALLEY, SIX-TENTHS OF A MILE SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 226 AND THE SUNSHINE ROAD #1006 AT BUTLER'S STORE, AND SEVERAL HUNDRED YARDS OFF THE WEST SIDE OF SUNSHINE ROAD. THIS LAND WAS OWNED BY JOHN MELTON, THEN HIS SON JOHN MARTIN MELTON, THEN HIS GRANDSON JULIUS FORTUNE. NOW OWNED BY HIS GRAND DAUGHTERS MARY F. GEER AND LUCY F. ELLIS.
1850 RUTHERFORD CO. CENSUS #1670.
WIFE ALSO MENTIONED AS ANNE MOONEY.
Applies to:
Elijah Melton.
- WIFE MAY HAVE BEEN "MILLIE".
Applies to:
Josiah Melton.
- MELTON POT VOL 3 NO. 2 PG 16.
Applies to:
Eli Melton I.
- WIFE MAY HAVE BEEN "NANCY".
Shady Grove Cemetery, Poole, KY, behind Baptist Church William Allen Melton, 11 Sept. 1801- 26 Aug.1883 (son of Daniel Farrar Melton) Nancy - wife
Old Salem Cemetery, Northwest Webster Co., Ky. The church no longer stands Samuel Norvell Melton, 30 jan. 1791- 19 aug. 1834, (son of Daniel Farrar) Sallie(Mooney) Melton, 4 mar 1791- 17 mar.1864
Spencer Melton, 26 Feb 1804- 21 oct. 1874, (son of Daniel Farrar) Isabella C. Melton, june 1802- 21 nov.1879
Applies to:
William Allen Melton.
- MAY HAVE MARRIED A "JONES".
Applies to:
Elizabeth Melton.
- WIFE MAY HAVE BEEN "ISABELLA".
Applies to:
Spencer Melton.
- WIFE MAY HAVE BEEN "ELIZABETH".
Applies to:
Henry Melton.
- Will of Daniel Melton written 15 apr 1848, recorded Sep 1849, Book E, Page 193. Son Daniel Melton, Jr.. Executors" Son Daniel Melton, Jr. + John M. Grayson. Witnesses, L. D. Davis, Thos. Davis.
1850 RUTHERFORD CO. CENSUS #873.
Applies to:
Daniel Melton II.
- Father probably John or William Fortune
Applies to:
Narcissus Fortune.
- or Nash Co, NC.
POT Vol. V. 1 pg. 13
John Melton Will
Nash Co. NC.
Apr 29 1797
Last Will of John Melton of Nash County, North Carolina
In the Name of God, Amen. Whereas I, John Melton of Nash County and State of North Carolina, being weak in body though of sound and perfect memory, thanks be to God, do make this writing as and for my last will and testament.
Imprimis: I give and bequeath unto my son Cooper Melton, the plantation and tract of land I purchased of Briant O�Neal containing by estimation one hundred and fifty acres, to hold to him, his heirs and assigns forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Melton, the plantation whereof I now live with all the land I purchased of Arthur O�Neal containing by estimation one hundred and forty six acres to hold to him, his heirs and assigns forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my wife Elizabeth Melton her choice of feather bed and furniture.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Hart, five shillings; as for the remainder of my estate my will and desire is that it be equally divided between my wife aforesaid and children, David Melton, Mathew Melton, Joseph
Melton, Ann Melton, Fereby Melton, Cooper Melton, Martha Melton and Thomas Melton, and I do hereby constitute and appoint my sons David Melton and Joseph Melton my whole and sole executors of this my last will and testament in whitness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th day of April 1797.
John (X) Melton (Seal)
Signed and sealed in presence of :
Lewis Vick
Jacob Vick
Achrab (X) Vick
Nash County
or Nash Co, NC.
POT Vol. V. 1 pg. 13
John Melton Will
Nash Co. NC.
Apr 29 1797
Last Will of John Melton of Nash County, North Carolina
In the Name of God, Amen. Whereas I, John Melton of Nash County and State of North Carolina, being weak in body though of sound and perfect memory, thanks be to God, do make this writing as and for my last will and testament.
Imprimis: I give and bequeath unto my son Cooper Melton, the plantation and tract of land I purchased of Briant O�Neal containing by estimation one hundred and fifty acres, to hold to him, his heirs and assigns forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Melton, the plantation whereof I now live with all the land I purchased of Arthur O�Neal containing by estimation one hundred and forty six acres to hold to him, his heirs and assigns forever.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my wife Elizabeth Melton her choice of feather bed and furniture.
Item: I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Hart, five shillings; as for the remainder of my estate my will and desire is that it be equally divided between my wife aforesaid and children, David Melton, Mathew Melton, Joseph
Melton, Ann Melton, Fereby Melton, Cooper Melton, Martha Melton and Thomas Melton, and I do hereby constitute and appoint my sons David Melton and Joseph Melton my whole and sole executors of this my last will and testament in whitness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th day of April 1797.
John (X) Melton (Seal)
Signed and sealed in presence of :
Lewis Vick
Jacob Vick
Achrab (X) Vick
Nash County
David BENTON
Namesake of Benton County David BENTON was the son of a consummate Revolutionary patriot of the same name who spent the entire war in the service of North and South Carolinian militias. The subject was born in the midst of the conflict about 1778. The family lived in several locales with both states following the war, counted among the rising tide of Tennessee- bound emigration just after 1800.
In middle Tennessee, David married Pheriba (Phebe), ca. 1775-born daughter of John MELTON and Elizabeth JONES, a native of Nash County, North Carolina, who has struck out for the new frontier with her siblings Mary (Mrs. Thomas HART), Matthew, Thomas Joseph and Cooper. All but Joseph were residing together in Warren County by 1812 where David and Cooper enlisted as "Tennessee Volunteers" and served in the push to drive the Creek Indians from northern Alabama.
Following his father's death in 1819, David returned to northern AL (Jackson County), joining others from his state "squatting" on Indian territory. He and Phebe became key players in the
establishment of the region's first Baptist church, the Mud Creek Primitive congregation, where
their names were inscribed first on the list of charter members. David's active role in the group's
maintenance included penning church records and supplying the planking for the pews of the
log-cabin meeting house.
Within a few years the inability to secure land titles and internal bickerings had made much of the community restless. When David's brother Samuel, who had previously settled in Humphries County passed word of Cherokee lands on the lower Tennessee soon to be available for settlement, many were ready to follow David down the River in 1825. One of the few to claim the required letter for transferring church membership was Mud Creek charter elder John HORN, later prominent in Baptist history within this county. Reunited with his brother, David and his closer relatives were welcomed into Adam HARMON' S neighborhood.
David appears to have been instrumental in generating public support for the creation of a new
county in 1836. When a name was to be chosen, most citizenry opted for David's but another faction insisted on that of Ephriam PERKINS, foremost in the political duties for organization. To preserve local unity, David agreed to a compromise adopting "Benton" in honor of his second cousin, Missouri Senator Thomas Hart BENTON, and both David and Perkins were appointed magistrates in the county's first court. The legislature renamed the county in 1852 in recognition of David's contributions in the region's development.
David's children would include Martha Catherine (the first Mrs. J. Berry VESTER), John P., William Cross, a son (possibly Isaiah or Josiah) who died in late youth, and David Washington BENTON. Their father died of heart failure in April 1860 and was survived by Phebe until the early years of the Civil War. Both were interred in unmarked graves on the family's 423 acre farm on Harmon's Creek. Cedar trees on the site were transplanted by David from saplings originating from South Carolina.
Source: Families and Histories Benton County, TN 1836-1986, Family History Library, Salt Lake
City, UT, page 64.
Applies to:
John Melton.
- Newton, Nicholas Smith 1769/ md ?? Newton, Nicholas Hill 1812/1857 md Hix, Sarah Jane 1814 Click here for Hix Pedigree Newton, Margaret C. 1842/1912 md Loden, James T. 1837/1862 Click here for Loden Pedigree Loden, Sarah T. 1864/1918 md Scott, James M. 1860/1911 Click here for Scott Pedigree Scott, Lonnie C. 1890/1928 md Self, Gladys M. 1895/1951 Click here for Self Pedigree Scott, Essie V. 1922/1996 md Lundy, George D. 1919/1985
Applies to:
Nicholas Smith Newton.
- BURIED FORTUNE/MELTON/ROLLINS CEMETERY, IN GOLDEN VALLEY, SIX-TENTHS OF A MILE SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 226 AND THE SUNSHINE ROAD #1006 AT BUTLER'S STORE, AND SEVERAL HUNDRED YARDS OFF THE WEST SIDE OF SUNSHINE ROAD. THIS LAND WAS OWNED BY JOHN MELTON, THEN HIS SON JOHN MARTIN MELTON, THEN HIS GRANDSON JULIUS FORTUNE. NOW OWNED BY HIS GRAND DAUGHTERS MARY F. GEER AND LUCY F. ELLIS.
Applies to:
John Melton.
- WAS IN RUTHERFORD CO. N.C. BY 1790. LIVED ON ROBERTSON CREEK.
Applies to:
Benjamin Melton.
- Reuben Melton
Went from Virginia to the Carolinas in about 1785, on to Harrison Co. Indiana in the early 1820's. Samuel, Daniel, Sally, and Celia remained in Rutherford County.
Reuben came to Rutherford Co. in the 1780's. About 1820, Reuben and his wife, Sarah, left Rutherford County and migrated to Harrison County, Indiana where lived until his death.
Gendex, February 1997. Born about 1757. Also gives additional child Milly Melton born 1779.Miles Philbeck, 2 July 1997. Rutherford County farm at the foot of Cherry Mountain, supposedly named for the cherry trees that grew from sprouts brought by Reuben from Virginia in gourds. Michael L. Melton, mmelton349@aol.com, 26 July 1997, melton- l@rootsweb.com. Born circa 1757. All children but William and Daniel given as born in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Harrison County, Indiana, Probate Box 52, Reuben Melton deceased, February 1825. James Fell, administrator of estate. Petition filed by William Melton, Elizabeth Melton Carter, John Melton, Daniel Melton, Milly Melton Welch, Salley Melton (wife of Joshua Melton), Cely Melton Davis, Reuben Melton, Elisha Melton, Jesse Melton, Samuel Melton, Joseph Melton, Mary Melton Norvel, and Nathan Melton. Elisha, Joseph, Mary, and Nathan of McMinn County, Tennessee. Box 53. John B. Melton, administrator. 12 May 1829 inventory of Reuben Melton, from former administrator James Fell. caldw@ix.netcom.com, posted to melton-l@rootsweb.com, 18 August 1997. 1772 served as executor of his father's estate. 6 May 1777 purchased 142 acres on the south side of Green Creek from William Henderson for £5, witnessed by John Melton Sr., John Melton, and Silas Melton (Deed Book 7, p. 78). 1778 Reuben and wife Sarah sold this same land in Albemarle County to John Burke (Deed Book 7, p. 98, 14 May 1778). 9 August 1782, 150 acres granted in Rutherford County, North Carolina, adjacent to property of Jesse Melton (Deed Book 23, p. 57, entered 6 October 1806). 6 October 1806, this property on Mike's Branch of Robinson's Creek was sold by Reuben Melton and Samuel Norvell to William De Preisty. May 1820, three tracts of land sold by Reuben Melton of the State of Indiana and County of Harrison (Deed Book 32, pp. 215-216). 12 May 1820, 200 acres of land on Robertson Creek above property of Jesse Melton (this land granted to Reuben Melton from Jesse Melton in 1806) sold to John Cancellor. 15 May 1820, 50 acres of land similarly described. 16 May 1820, 200 acres on land in two tracts on Mike's Branch of Robertson Creek, land granted to Samuel Norvell in 1789 and sold to Reuben Melton in 1802. 1820 Indiana census, Harrison County: Reuben Melton with males 10- 16, 16-26, 16-26, and >45 (Reuben), females 0-10 and >45. Entryadjacent to that of son Reuben Jr. and brother Eli. caldw@ix.netcom.com, posted to melton-l@rootsweb.com 19 August 1997. Son William Melton is given as born 1792, died 28 March 1858, husband of Zilpha Hogue whom he married 5 October 1815. Heritage of Rutherford County, North Carolina, entry #481. Moved to Rutherford County 1770-1780 bringing the cherry trees that would spread over Cherry Mountain. Heritage of Rutherford County, North Carolina, entry #482. Reuben and his wife left Rutherford County about 1820, moving to Harrison County, Indiana. Only children Samuel, Celia, Daniel, and Sally stayed in Rutherford County, the others moving to McMinn County, Tennessee; Kentucky; and Harrison County, Indiana. Bulletin of the Genealogical Society of Old Tryon County, vol. 28, p. 146, 2000. A plat map circa 1800 shows the properties of Reuben Melton, tracts #364 and #2145, on the southwest side of Cherry Mountain. Also shown are the properties of John Melton, Jesse Melton, and Samuel Norvell. P. 145: Reuben Melton purchased the adjacent land tract #515 from Samuel Norvell on 1 January 1802. On 3 December 1801, Reuben sold 150 acres of land to William DePriest, in a joint deed in which Samuel Norvell conveyed to DePriest 150 acres of tract #1709. http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/l/e/i/Vera-M-Leisure/, 24 April 1998. 9 November 1776 in Albemarle County, Virginia, Reuben and brother Jesse and John signed a Dissenter's Petition to release himself from the Church of England. Letter 19 March 1979 from Margie Gard Gray to the Harrison County (Indiana) Historical Society; copy in Family History Library, Salt Lake City. Died circa July 1830 in Harrison County, Indiana. [But this must be wrong.] Birth also given as early as 1744. Death also given as September 1825.
Death: BEF FEB 1825 in Harrison County, Indiana
When his father died Reuben was named executor of his will. Reuben Melton was a son of William and Lettice (White) Melton. William died in 1772 and named his wife as Lettice (Lettie). Old assignment, Reuben, John Jr., Sarah, Jesse, Mildred, Eli, Daniel and Mary. Reuben and two of his brothers Jesse and John, signed a Dissenter's Petition on November 9th 1776 in Albermarle County, Virginia. The petition released them from the Church of England to be free to worship as they wished. In 1778 Reuben Melton and wife Sarha sold Land to John Burke, Albemarle County (Deed Book 7 - page 98, dated May 14th. 1778). They had bought the same Land from William Henderson, 142 acres for 5 lbs. South side of Green Creek on May 6. 1777. John Melton Sr., John Melton and Silas Melton were Witnesses. (Deed Book 7 - page 78). They must have left Virginia shortly after and went to North Carolina. On Aug. 9, 1782 he is granted 150 acres of Land in Rutherford County, North Carolina next to Jesse Melton's line, his brother (Deed Book 23, p. 571 but not entered until Oct. 6,1806). On males date Reuben and Samuel Norvell sold the same Land to William De Priest and is referred to as "Land on Mike's branch of Robinson Creek". In May 1820 Reuben Melton sells three tracks of Land and in each Deed its states "Reuben Melton of the state of Indiana and County of Harrison". (Book 32, pages 215-216 - 2--)Entry No. 175 May 12, 1820- to John Cancellor two hundred acres which was Land granted to R. Melton by deed from Samuel Carter and 1808, Land on Biggerstaff Mountain. Entry No. 17-May 15, 1820 Fifty acres of Land on Robertson Creek above Jesse Melton, which Land was granted to R. Melton from Jesse Melton in 1806. Sold on March 9th, 1820. Entry No. 183 - May 16, 1820. Two tracts of Land on Mike's Branch of Robertson's Creek containing two hundred acres, and which Land was granted to Samuel Norvell in 1789 and sold to R. Melton in 1802. All of Reuben's children did not go with him when he went Indiana. In 1820 U.S. Census of Harrison County we find Reuben Melton with one male 10 to 16; two males 16 to 26; one male over 45; one female under 10 and one female over 45. Next to him we find Reuben Melton Jr. with one male 10 to 16; two males 16 to 26 and one male over 45; and one female over 45 and three young males, one 10 to 16; one male 16 to 18; one male 16 to 26. Reuben Melton dies circa 1824 for in February 1825 a James Fell is appointed administrator for his estate (Probate Box 52) in his children are listed as "the only heirs and legal (?) Of Reuben Melton deceased". The state is settled in June 1829 with Jesse G.. Melton attorney for the last heirs to collect their shares of the estate. Namely for Daniel, Samuel, and Joshua Melton, Henry Norvell who married Mary, and William Davis whom married Celia Melton. John B. Melton had succeeded James Fell as administrator of Reuben Melton's estate in 1829(Probate Box 53). Reuben Melton was an elder at the United Centenary Church ca. 1807-1808 *********************************************************************************** Chronological listings for Reuben "Buck" Melton: 1772, 11 Feb. Reuben Melton named as eldest son of William Melton. 1772, 7 July Inventory of estate of William Melton, Albemarle Co., VA. Silas Melton, Executor, with Reuben, and William's wife. 1778, 14 May Albemarle Co., Va. Bk. p.198. Reuben Melton and wife Sarah sell land known as "Lying on head of Green Creek, on top pf the mountain, land formerly belonging to old William Henderson". 1780 Migrated to North Carolina. 1785 First Census of the United States Heads of Families-Virginia, 1785, Albemarle County: Reuben Melton is not listed, however Uncle Silas Melton and Uncle John and cousin John listed. 1787 Tax List 1790 Rueben Melton,(Reuben Milton) Census, Morgan Dist., Burke/Rutherford Co.,NC (First Census of the United States)also listed where brothers John, Jesse, and cousin Ben. 1 FWM over 16 5 FWM under 16 7 FWF; 2 Slaves 1800 Census for Rutherford County lists the following Melton's; Benjamin, Roll.:42, Page No.: 123(son of Silas Melton) Corneliues, Roll No.: 42, Page No.: 119(son of Silas Melton) Joshua, Roll No.: 42, Page No.: 122(son of Silas Melton) Reuben, Roll No.: 42, Page No.: 123(son of William Samuel Melton) Reuben, Roll No.: 42, Page No.: 119(son of Reuben Melton) Siles, Roll No.: 42, Page No.: 11(son of Silas Melton, Sr.) 1810 Census, Rutherford Co., North Carolina: John, /males 2(10-15), 1(16-25), 1(45+) / / females 1(10-15), 1(16-25),1(45+) Cornelius, /males 3(-10), 2(10-15), 1(26-44) / / females 1(-10), 1(10-15), 1(26-44) Silas, /males 1(-10), 1(26-44) / / females 4(-10), 1(26-44) Reuben, /males 1(-10), 2(10-15), 2(16-25), 1(26-44) / / females 1(10-15), 1(26-44) John, /males 3(-10), 1(26-44) / / females 1(-10), 116-25) Joshua, males 2(-10), 1(26-44) / / females 1(-10), 1(26-44)Reuben, males 1(16-25) / / females 1(16-25) Jesse, males 2(10-15), 1(45+) / / 1(-10), 1(26-44) Daniel, males 1(-10), 1(26-44) / / females 2(-10), 1(26-44) Reuben, males 1(-10), 1(16-25) / / females 2(-10), 1(26-44) Benjamin, males 1(10-15), 2(16-25), 1(45+) / / females 2(-10), 1(10-15), 2(16-25), 1(45+) Daniel, males 3(-10), 1(10-15), 2(16-25), 1(26-44) / / females 2(-10), 1(26-44) 1811 migrated to Henderson Co, KY ??? 1812 Reuben Melton serves in War of 1812 1816 migrated to Harrison County, Indiana 1820 Census of Harrison County, Indiana:Reuben Melton Sr., Roll No. 14, pg. 62, (2) Elijah Melton, Roll No. 14, pg. 60 Eli Melton, Roll No. 14, pg. 62 David Melton, Roll No. 14, pg. 71 John Melton, Roll No. 14, pg. 60 Census of Wayne County, Illinois p.171 Ln.6 Reuben Melton 1825, Sep. Probate of Reuben Melton's Estate, Harrison Co., IN 1828,24 Apr Citation issued to James Fell, Administrator of Estate of Reuben Melton, Sr. to show why he has not filed an inventory, Harrison Co., IN. 1828,12 May Estate of Reuben Melton Sr., harrison Co., In. named John B. Melton and Jesse G. Melton. 1829,May Term Amount of Inventory filed, Reuben Melton, Sr., Estate, harrison County, Indiana 1830,July Court Harrison County, Indiana, Estate Vouchers, Reuben Melton, Sr. *********************************************************************************** BUREAU OF THE CENSUS HEADS OF FAMILIES AT THE FIRST CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES TAKEN IN THE YEAR 1790 NORTH CAROLINA MORGAN DISTRICT BURKE COUNTY. FIRST COMPANY. Name of head of family: Milton, Eli Free white males of 16 years and upward, including heads of families: 1 Free white males under 16 years: 2 Free white females, including heads of families: 1 All other free persons: 1 **************************************************************************** BUREAU OF THE CENSUS HEADS OF FAMILIES AT THE FIRST CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES TAKEN IN THE YEAR 1790 NORTH CAROLINA MORGAN DISTRICT RUTHERFORD COUNTY.SEVENTH COMPANY. Name of head of family: Milton, Reuben Free white males of 16 years and upward, including heads of families: 1 Free white males under 16 years: 5 Free white females, including heads of families: 7 All other free persons: 0 Slaves: 2 **************************************************************************** BUREAU OF THE CENSUS HEADS OF FAMILIES AT THE FIRST CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES TAKEN IN THE YEAR 1790 NORTH CAROLINA MORGAN DISTRICT RUTHERFORD COUNTY.SEVENTH COMPANY. Name of head of family: Milton, Jesse Free white males of 16 years and upward, including heads of families: 1 Free white males under 16 years: 3 Free white females, including heads of families: 3 All other free persons: 0 Slaves: 1 *********************************************************************************** BUREAU OF THE CENSUS HEADS OF FAMILIES AT THE FIRST CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES TAKEN IN THE YEAR 1790 NORTH CAROLINA MORGAN DISTRICT RUTHERFORD COUNTY.SEVENTH COMPANY. Name of head of family: Milton, John Free white males of 16 years and upward, including heads of families: 1 Free white males under 16 years: 3 Free white females, including heads of families: 5 All other free persons: 0 Slaves: 0 *********************************************************************************** BUREAU OF THE CENSUS HEADS OF FAMILIES AT THE FIRST CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES TAKEN IN THE YEAR 1790 NORTH CAROLINA MORGAN DISTRICT RUTHERFORD COUNTY.SEVENTH COMPANY. Name of head of family: Milton, Ben Free white males of 16 years and upward, including heads of families: 1 Free white males under 16 years: 1 Free white females, including heads of families: 2 All other free persons: 0 Slaves: 0 *********************************************************************************** This is information from the Will of Reuben Melton who died in Harrison Co., IN 1824/5 Probate Box 52 REUBEN MELTON dec'd. Feb. 1825 12 May 1828, Estate of Rueben Melton, I, Harrison Co., IN also named John B. Melton, Jesse G. Melton. James Fell administrator of Reuben Melton, dec'd. 24 April 1828 Citation issued to James Fell, Administrator of Estate of Rueben Melton to show why he has not filed an inventory. Harrison Co., IN. May Term 1829; Amt. of inventory filed, Rueben Melton estate, Harrison Co., IN 1830 July Court Harrison Co., IN. Estate vouchers, Reuben Melton Petition of - WILLIAM MELTON ELIZABETH MELTON, now ELIZABETH CARTER JOHN MELTON DANIEL MELTON MILLY MELTON now MILLY WELCH SALLY MELTON, now wife of JOSHUA MELTON CELY MELTON, now CELY DAVIS REUBEN MELTON *ELISHA MELTON JESSE MELTON SAMUEL MELTON *JOSEPH MELTON *MARY MELTON, now MARY NORVEL *NATHAN MELTON *went to McMinn Co., TN that they are the only heirs and legal (?) of NATHAN MELTON dec'd. SARAH MELTON, widow Probate Box 53 Harrison County, Indiana May 12, 1829 Inventory of REUBEN MELTON dec'd Cash from James Fell, former administrator JOHN B. MELTON now administrator. Box 53 Received of JOHN B. MELTON, administrator of the estate of Reuben Melton, dec'd. -- balance due MARY MELTON, JOHN MELTON and myself as heirs at large of said estate. REUBEN X MELTON MARY MELTON JOHN MELTON Received of JOHN B. MELTON, administrator of the estate of REUBEN MELTON dec'd, for Daniel, Samuel (H?) and JOSHUA MELTON, HENRY NORVELL who married MARY MELTON and WILLIAM DAVIS who married CELIA MELTON being the balance due them from the estate of REUBEN MELTON dec'd June 1829 JESSE G. MELTON Attorney for the above names. *********************************************************************************** Jesse G. Melton above was Jesse Green Melton, probably Jesse Greenberry Melton *********************************************************************************** HERE IS THE LAST PART OF THE REUBEN "BUCK" MELTON INFO WRITTEN BY MRS. RUTH MARTIN In the settlement of Reuben Melton's estate the children were listed as the following: William Melton - b. 1792 died March 28, 1858 md. ????Zilpha Hogue, Oct. 5th. 1815???? Elizabeth Melton m. John Carter John Melton b. 1778 or 79 md. Elizabeth Melton (daughter of Jesse, uncle of John) May 14, 1802. Daniel Melton b. 1781 or 1782 m. Elizabeth Milly (Mildred) Melton m. David Alex. Welch, Sept 9, 1799 Sally (Sarah) Melton m. Joshua Melton, Jan 11, 1804 Cely (Celia) Melton md. William Davis Reuben Melton, Jr. md Mary Elisha Melton b. Feb. 17, 1791, d. Feb. 3, 1858, m. Ester Jesse Melton b. c. 1793, d. c. 1825, m. Mary Melton, Dec. 14, 1814 Samuel Melton b. c. 1795/96 d. after 1850 m. Margaret Davis, Jan 17, 1816 Joseph Melton b. 1800 alive in 1860 m. Margartet Lacefield, dau of Wm. Mary Melton m. Henry Norvell, Jan 27, 1816 Nathan Melton *********************************************************************************** Rutherford County, North Carolina Land Records Melton, Reubin / DePriest, William / Deed/22-23/571/1806 Melton, Jesse / Melton, Reubin / Deed/29-31/265/1817 (brother) Carter, Samuel / Melton, Reubin / Deed/29-31/266/1817 Melton, Reuben / Cansellor, John / Deed/32-33/215/1820 Melton, Reubin / Cansler, John / Deed/32-33/216/1820 Melton, Reuben / Cancellor, John / Deed/32-33/223/1820 Notes for Sarah Jones: First Census of the United States Heads of Families-Virginia, 1785., Albemarle County The following list is of Jones in Albemarle, John Jones 10 white souls James Jones Sr. 4 white souls Thomas Jones 8 white souls ******************************** More About Sarah Jones: Fact 1: have seen death location as McMinn CO., TN.
Applies to:
Reuben "Buck" Melton I.
- Wife 1 = Eleanor Wright, Wife 2 = Nancy Bell
C. 1800 went to KY with daughter Nancy (married Charles Allen) + nephews, Jesse + John (sons of brother Reuban) and Charles Allen family who went ot Henderson Co. KY. From Vol 4 #4 Mil-Melton Melting Pot.
Applies to:
Jesse Melton.
- Moved from VA to NC to Danville, KY, to Harrison Co., IN.
From Family History book dtd Oct 1, 1975 by Earl W. Melton: Eli Melton and his wife, Sarah, moved to Danville KY when David, thier son, was a small child. From Guardians' Bonds of Albemarle County, VA 1783-1852, Orphan: Eli & David Melton; Parent: William Melton; Guardian: John Melton; Date: 11 Oct 1783; Amount of Bond: 600 Pounds; Security: John Coles.
Eli Melton appears on 22 May 1809 - Harrison Co, Exter TWP, IN election Poll - per Indiana Hoosier #6, Nov & Dec 1961 - Exter TWP not on present map.
1790 Rutherford County Census NC pg 117
1800 Washington County Kentucky Census
1810 Exeter Township, Harrison County, Indiana
Applies to:
Elisha Francis Melton I.
- Moved from VA to NC to Danville, KY, to Harrison Co., IN.
Applies to:
Sarah Barnett.
- HAD 5 SONS AND 3 DAUGHTERS.
Applies to:
James Eubanks.
- Daniel Melton bought land in Rutherford Co., NC on Feb 16 1791 on First Broad River per Lucy Ellis. Lucy Ellis lists sources as Melton Family Bible in Poole, KY; Rutherford Co., NC Courthouse records and information from Mrs Lockett Nunn.
From Guardians' Bonds of Albemarle County, VA 1783-1852, Orphan: Eli & David Melton; Parent: William Melton; Guardian: John Melton; Date: 11 Oct 1783; Amount of Bond: 600 Pounds; Security: John Coles.
Will of Daniel Melton written 15 apr 1848, recorded Sep 1849, Book E, Page 193. Son Daniel Melton, Jr.. Executors" Son Daniel Melton, Jr. + John M. Grayson. Witnesses, L. D. Davis, Thos. Davis.
DANIEL MELTON FAMILY
Daniel son of William Melton & Lettice White.
Daniel Melton and his wife Elizabeth Norvell Melton had son Samuel b. 25 Jul 1821 md. Olly Caroline Melton b. 4 Oct 1821 d/o Eli J. & Eliz. Melton Melton.
Children: Susannah b. 27 Sep 1843 Samuel Norvell b. 11 Feb 1845 Joseph H. b. 10 Jan 1847Anna Elizabeth b. 15 Dec 1849 Amanda (Sarah) b. 27 Sep 1851 Benah Adeline b. 21 Aug 1853 Archie D. b. 19 Oct 1855 James D. b. 22 Jan 1878
COMPILER: Thomas Jefferson Melton (deceased)
Old Salem Cemetery, Northwest Webster Co., Ky. The church no longer stands Samuel Norvell Melton, 30 jan. 1791- 19 aug. 1834, (son of Daniel Farrar) Sallie(Mooney) Melton, 4 mar 1791- 17 mar.1864
Spencer Melton, 26 Feb 1804- 21 oct. 1874, (son of Daniel Farrar) Isabella C. Melton, june 1802- 21 nov.1879
Applies to:
Daniel Melton I.
- Mary Melton-From Guardians' Bonds of Albemarle County, VA 1783-1852, Orphan: Mary Melton; Parent: William Melton; Guardian: John Melton, Jr.; Date: 11 Oct 1783; Amount of Bond: 300 Pounds; Security: John Coles.
Applies to:
Mary Melton.
- Zachariah served as a member of the North Carolina Militia during the 1750s Edgecombe, North Carolina in Captain Ambrose Joshua Smith's Company.
In 1777 he signed a petition requesting the formation of Nash County from Edgecombe County.
The Last Will and Testament of Zachariah Melton of Nash County, North Carolina
In the name of God, Amen. I Zachariah Melton of Nash County in the State of North Carolina, being sick and weak of body yet of sound and perfect understanding and memory do constitute this my last will and testament, and desire it may be received as such.
1 Item: I give and bequeth to my son John Melton part of the land and plantation whereon I now dwell, being the lower part all below a line lately made to divide the whole between him and my son Josiah Melton to be held by him and his heirs forever. I also give and bequeth to my son John Melton one cow to be held and enjoyed forever by him and his heirs.
2 Item: I give and bequeth to my son Josiah Melton all my land and plantation lying and being above the dividing line above mentioned, to be held by him and his heirs forever. I also give and bequeth to my son Josiah Melton one mare and one cow and calf to be held by him and his heirs forever.
3 Item: I give and bequeth to my daughter Elizabeth Selah, one cow to be held and enjoyed forever.
4 Item: I give and bequeth to my daughter Mary Melton one cow and one featherbed and furniture to be held and enjoyed by her and her heirs forever.
5 Item: I give and bequeth to my daughter Pharaby Tucker one cow to be held and enjoyed forever by her and her heirs.
6 Item: I give and bequeth to my daughter Priscilla Melton one cow and feather bed and furniture, after the decease of my wife, to be held and enjoyed by her and her heirs forever.
7 Item: I give and bequeth to my daughter Bathsheba Whitley one cow and one featherbed and furniture, after the decease of my wife, to be held and enjoyed by her and her heirs forever.
8 Item: To my loving wife Sarah Melton all the remainder of my estate during her life as a widow. After her decease, or at the end of her widowhood, to be equally divided between all my children namely: John Melton, Josiah Melton, Elizabeth Selah, Pharaby Tucker, Priscilla Melton, Mary Melton, and Bathsheba Whitley.
I do constitute and appoint Wilson Wick my whole and sole executor of this my last will and testament. In witness hereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this 23rd day of October 1786.
Zachariah Melton
Sealed and declared in the presence of us:
William Mathews
Thomas Barrot
He died on 23 Oct 1786 in, Nash, North Carolina.
The first record of Zachariah Melton is a sale of 65 acres for L-15 (X) and Abigail (X) Thomas. John Thomas of Edgecombe Co. later sold to south side of Stony Creek adjoining Samuel Williams, it being part of Mi - Thomas, Hardy Griffin and Thomas Whitfield (J.W. Wat Abstracts of Zachariah Milton with a family of one male over 16 males appears in Zachariah Melton's will dated 23 October 1786 was probated in the May 1778-1868 [19671 p. 76; Wats_ abstracts of Early Records of Nash John and Josiah, each of whom was to receive half of his land and, Melton and Bathsheba Whitley.
Executor: Wilson Wick, witnesses: Whitley, administrator dated 14 May 1792. ( Zachariah would d have
Zachariah's will was written 23 Oct 1786, his good friend Wilson Vick was the executor. An inventory (administration of the will) of Josiah Whitley son-in-law to Zachariah was dated 14 May 1792. So by this evidence, it is safe to say that Zachariah died after 23 Oct 1786 and before 14 May 1792.
In addition to the seven listed children of Zachariah and Sarah Thomas Melton, it is reported by "The American Genealogist" publication there was possibly another son: Matthew Melton. Although he is not listed in the will to receive a bequest, it is not unlikely that Zach & Sarah could have had another child in the time frame of Zachariah's will to its completion (Probate), approximately 5 1/2 years.
I do constitute and appoint Wilson Wick my whole and sole executor of Scaled and declared in the presence of us: William Mathews Thomas Barrot (Barrett) Proved in open court May 1792 The above land records, coupled with Thomas Bible records, published The will of John Thomas, Parish of St. Elizabeth, Edgecombe Co., NC, A question which remains to be explored is whether, Mary (Thomas) Indicates that the John Thomas, whose will was written Nov. 1774, is
John Sept 1710
Elizabeth 14 Jan. 1717/18
- August 1712
Martha 9 Jan. 1719/
20 Feb.1713/14
Susannah 26Feb.1721/22
March 1715/16
Jacob 4 Nov 1723
Micajah 13 Feb. 1725/26
In addition to the births, deaths are shown for John (16 . Joseph (26 (10 Sept. 1743); Jacob 29 Feb. 1744/45); - 10 May 1746. ous annotation preceding the published Bible entries that the Bible Thomas, who married Elizabeth ~ This error about the ancestry of John
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Zachariah served as a member of the North Carolina Militia during the 1750s Edgecombe, North Carolina in Captain Ambrose Joshua Smith's Company.
In 1777 he signed a petition requesting the formation of Nash County from Edgecombe County.
The Last Will and Testament of Zachariah Melton of Nash County, North Carolina
In the name of God, Amen. I Zachariah Melton of Nash County in the State of North Carolina, being sick and weak of body yet of sound and perfect understanding and memory do constitute this my last will and testament, and desire it may be received as such.
1 Item: I give and bequeth to my son John Melton part of the land and plantation whereon I now dwell, being the lower part all below a line lately made to divide the whole between him and my son Josiah Melton to be held by him and his heirs forever. I also give and bequeth to my son John Melton one cow to be held and enjoyed forever by him and his heirs.
2 Item: I give and bequeth to my son Josiah Melton all my land and plantation lying and being above the dividing line above mentioned, to be held by him and his heirs forever. I also give and bequeth to my son Josiah Melton one mare and one cow and calf to be held by him and his heirs forever.
3 Item: I give and bequeth to my daughter Elizabeth Selah, one cow to be held and enjoyed forever.
4 Item: I give and bequeth to my daughter Mary Melton one cow and one featherbed and furniture to be held and enjoyed by her and her heirs forever.
5 Item: I give and bequeth to my daughter Pharaby Tucker one cow to be held and enjoyed forever by her and her heirs.
6 Item: I give and bequeth to my daughter Priscilla Melton one cow and feather bed and furniture, after the decease of my wife, to be held and enjoyed by her and her heirs forever.
7 Item: I give and bequeth to my daughter Bathsheba Whitley one cow and one featherbed and furniture, after the decease of my wife, to be held and enjoyed by her and her heirs forever.
8 Item: To my loving wife Sarah Melton all the remainder of my estate during her life as a widow. After her decease, or at the end of her widowhood, to be equally divided between all my children namely: John Melton, Josiah Melton, Elizabeth Selah, Pharaby Tucker, Priscilla Melton, Mary Melton, and Bathsheba Whitley.
I do constitute and appoint Wilson Wick my whole and sole executor of this my last will and testament. In witness hereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this 23rd day of October 1786.
Zachariah Melton
Sealed and declared in the presence of us:
William Mathews
Thomas Barrot
He died on 23 Oct 1786 in, Nash, North Carolina.
The first record of Zachariah Melton is a sale of 65 acres for L-15 (X) and Abigail (X) Thomas. John Thomas of Edgecombe Co. later sold to south side of Stony Creek adjoining Samuel Williams, it being part of Mi - Thomas, Hardy Griffin and Thomas Whitfield (J.W. Wat Abstracts of Zachariah Milton with a family of one male over 16 males appears in Zachariah Melton's will dated 23 October 1786 was probated in the May 1778-1868 [19671 p. 76; Wats_ abstracts of Early Records of Nash John and Josiah, each of whom was to receive half of his land and, Melton and Bathsheba Whitley.
Executor: Wilson Wick, witnesses: Whitley, administrator dated 14 May 1792. ( Zachariah would d have
Zachariah's will was written 23 Oct 1786, his good friend Wilson Vick was the executor. An inventory (administration of the will) of Josiah Whitley son-in-law to Zachariah was dated 14 May 1792. So by this evidence, it is safe to say that Zachariah died after 23 Oct 1786 and before 14 May 1792.
In addition to the seven listed children of Zachariah and Sarah Thomas Melton, it is reported by "The American Genealogist" publication there was possibly another son: Matthew Melton. Although he is not listed in the will to receive a bequest, it is not unlikely that Zach & Sarah could have had another child in the time frame of Zachariah's will to its completion (Probate), approximately 5 1/2 years.
I do constitute and appoint Wilson Wick my whole and sole executor of Scaled and declared in the presence of us: William Mathews Thomas Barrot (Barrett) Proved in open court May 1792 The above land records, coupled with Thomas Bible records, published The will of John Thomas, Parish of St. Elizabeth, Edgecombe Co., NC, A question which remains to be explored is whether, Mary (Thomas) Indicates that the John Thomas, whose will was written Nov. 1774, is
John Sept 1710
Elizabeth 14 Jan. 1717/18
- August 1712
Martha 9 Jan. 1719/
20 Feb.1713/14
Susannah 26Feb.1721/22
March 1715/16
Jacob 4 Nov 1723
Micajah 13 Feb. 1725/26
In addition to the births, deaths are shown for John (16 . Joseph (26 (10 Sept. 1743); Jacob 29 Feb. 1744/45); - 10 May 1746. ous annotation preceding the published Bible entries that the Bible Thomas, who married Elizabeth ~ This error about the ancestry of John
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25 Dec 1741 Rocky Mtn', Nash, 'North Carolina
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Husband: Zachariah MELTON
Born: 1720 at: Rocky Mt. Nash County, North Carolina
Married: 25 DEC 1741 at: Rocky Mt. Nash County, North Carolina
Died: BET. 1786 - 1792 at: Nash County, North Carolina
Father:John MELTON
Mother:Mrs. Mary MELTON
Other Spouses:
NOTES
Wife: Sarah THOMAS
Born: ABT. 1720 at:
Died: at:
Father:
Mother:
Other Spouses:
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Sex: M
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Marriage:
25 Dec 1741 Rocky Mtn', Nash, 'North Carolina
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Husband: Zachariah MELTON
Born: 1720 at: Rocky Mt. Nash County, North Carolina
Married: 25 DEC 1741 at: Rocky Mt. Nash County, North Carolina
Died: BET. 1786 - 1792 at: Nash County, North Carolina
Father:John MELTON
Mother:Mrs. Mary MELTON
Other Spouses:
NOTES
Wife: Sarah THOMAS
Born: ABT. 1720 at:
Died: at:
Father:
Mother:
Other Spouses:
http://www.intellex.com/~ronspiez/Html/fam01458.htm
Applies to:
Zachariah Melton and Sarah Thomas.
- Notes for JAMES MELTON:
Served in Captain Overton's Rangers in the French and Indian Wars of 1754
Revolutionary War Bounty Warrents
Cert- Capt. Wm. Spilier, voucher 1780, see papers 1783, document 5521
Cert- Jas. Mason, voucher 1783, see papers 1783 (Isham Melton), document 5222
Revolutionary War Soldier Land Office Certificate= LO 2114 Box 125,28 1 item
Revolutionary War Soldier Land Office Certificate= LO 8055 Box 125,29 3 item
1790 US Census Moore Co, NC Roll No.:2, p. 43, Fayette Dist:
James Melton--
1 males 16 & up
2 females
1800 Census Moore Co, NC
MILTON, James 3-0-0-1-0 3-1-0-1-0 00 00
Applies to:
James Melton.
- 4. William MELTON (Robert , Richard ) was born 1733 in , Fluvna, Virginia. He died 1779 in , Caswell, North Carolina.
William married Sarah on 1758 in Virginia. Sarah was born 1737 in Virginia.
Magazine Of Virginia Genealogy, VOL. 31, NO 3 LAND OFFICE WARRANTS
(note* It is uncertain which William Melton this is. It may be a brother or a cousin of James)
William Ahorn, Louisa Co. 8 Nov. 1779, CERT.#658
It appears to the court by the oaths of Ansolem Clarkson & James Melton that Wm Ahorn enlisted and served as a soldier in Capt. Overton's Company of Rangers in the year 1756.
Certificate assigned 8 March 1780 to Mr. Anthony Thomson; Edward Cory witness.
Charles Jenkins, Louisa Co. 14 February 1780 CERT.#433,530
(second item) It appears to the court by the oaths of James Melton that Charles Jenkins enlisted & served as a Soldier in Capt. Sam Overtons Company of Rangers in the year 1755.
John Nelson, Clk
Thomas Jones, Louisa Co. 14 February 1780, CERT.#488-490
It appears to the court by the oaths of Charles Jenkins that Tho. Jones enlisted and served as a Soldier in Capt. Sam Overtons Company of Rangers in the year 1755...It further appears to the court by oath of James Melton that he the said Thomas Jones enlisted and served as a soldier in Capt. Thomas Flemings Company of Regulars in the year 1758...and it further proved by oath of William Melton that he the said Thomas Jones enlisted and served as a soldie5r in Captain John Posey's Company of Regulars in the year 1760... John Nelson, Clk
Edward Harris, Louisa Co. 13 Mar 1780, CERT.#1187
...(proved) by oath of William Melton that Edward Harris enlisted and Served as a Soldier in Capt. Merdiths Company of Rangers in the Year 1760...John Nelson, Clk
Applies to:
William Melton.
- Notes for JOHN SHEFFIELD:
John Sheffield
Of Moore
John Sheffield born 1727 in PA? died about 1796 in Moore Co. He was a Revolutionary War Veteran, and served from Moore Co.
John married about 1748 to Hannah whose surname is thought to be Melton or Smith. Hannah was born about 1730 and died after 1799 (see land grant below) in Moore Co, NC. and considered to be the daughter of Robert and Johanna Smith of Hanover County, VA. or Robert Melton of VA.
The will of John Sheffield was dated December 6, 1794, and proven February 1796 in Moore County, NC. The will was witnessed by Avert Smith, John Sheffield and Isam Sheffield. Named as executors were Hannah and Avert Smith. Avert Smith was one who ordered the will recorded.
Known children of John and Hanna Sheffield:
1. David Sheffield
2. John Sheffield
3. Elizabeth Sheffield married a Mr. Autry
4. Hannah Sheffield married a Mr. Maneyard
5. Lucretia Sheffield married a Mr. Dunn
6. Lydia Sheffield 7. Mildred "Milly" Sheffield Adam Carpenter
8. Rebecca Rachel Sheffield
9. Sarah Sheffield may have married a Mr. Dennis
10 Mark Sheffield born about 1749
11 Isham Sheffield
12 Mary Sheffield born 17 December, 1759 and died 11 May, 1862 married Isaac Dunn
13 Adam Sheffield born about 1760 NC and died 1844 in Benton Co, AL. Adam Sheffield
14 Everett Sheffield 1769
This name Everett/Everitt/Averitt/Averet could be from the Smith name Averet. The John of Duplin did not use the Everett name, making it certain the name came from Hannah's family, Smith or Melton.
The will of John Sheffield of Moore, NC
John Sheffield’s Will (dated 6 Dec 1794/proven February 1796)
In the name of God Amen. The sixth day of December one thousand seven hundred and ninety four I John Sheffield of Moore County & State of North Carolina being by decay of nature unwell but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be to God, for the same therefore calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men to die and after death to judgement, I do hereby leave bequeath and dispose of my Goods and chattels in manner and form following that is to say I commit my body to the earth to be buried in a decent Christian manner at the discretion of my executors and likewise my soul into the hand of God, that gave it, knowing that after death I shall come to judgement and as to my worldly affairs I leave bequeath and give in manner and form following that is to say principally and first of all, I leave and bequeath to my well beloved wife HANNAH SHEFFIELD, the plantation whereon I now do live with the buildings, orchards and improvements thereon with one hundred acres of Land, during her widowhood with all my stock & cattle (mpremise?).
I leave and bequeath to my son MARK SHEFFIELD one shilling sterling.
Item I leave and bequeath to my son JOHN SHEFFIELD one shilling sterling.
I leave and bequeath to my son ADAM SHEFFIELD one hundred acres of land lying on the Rattle Snake branch.
Item I leave and bequeath to my son ISHAM SHEFFIELD, the land and plantation whereon he now lives containing one hundred acres.
Item I leave and bequeath to my son AVERIT SHEFFIELD the land and plantation whereon I do now live to enjoy after his mothers deceased containing one hundred acres.
Item I leave to my daughter SARAH DENNIS one shilling sterling.
Item I leave and bequeath to my daughter MARY DUNN one shilling sterling.
Item I leave and bequeath to my daughter LUCRETIA DUNN one shilling sterling.
Item I leave and bequeath to my daughter REBEKAH AWTERY one shilling sterling.
Item I leave and bequeath to my daughter ELIZABETH AWTERY one shilling sterling and my two youngest daughters LYDDA and MILLY SHEFFIELD I leave and bequeath one shilling sterling to each and as to my goods and chattels stock etc. I leave for support of my beloved wife HANNAH SHEFFIELD during her life then to dispose of the same acknowledging this and no other to be my last will and testament.
In witness whereof I have hereunto, set my hand and affixed my seal the and year above written.
Signed, Sealed and delivered in the presence of us Who in the presence of each other saw the same JOHN SHEFFIELD SR. assigned the same
(signed) (signed)
Avert Smith (his mark) JOHN SHEFFIELD (his mark)
ISAM SHEFFIELD (his mark)
hereby appoint AVERT (Sheffield - but with SHEFFIELD crossed out) SMITH and my wife HANNAH SHEFFIELD Executors of this my last will and testament. Windsor Pierce (his signature)
(looks like) Moore County February 1796
The above will was duly proved in open court by the (_____?) of Avert Smith and Windsor Pierce and ordered to be recorded.
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This land grant is added to show that Hanna Sheffield was still living in 1799.
Sheffield, Grants---Book 1---page 349
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
No. 1467. Know ye that we have granted unto ISOM (Isham) SHEFFIELD fifty acres of land in Moore County. North of Bear Creek . Beginning at a post oak David Allison corner, running thence south thirty five degrees West, twelve chains and fifty links, to the line of his one hundred acres, having a pine, post oak, and dogwood pointers, thence south sixty eight degrees East, thirty one chains to a [white?] said to be in HANNAH SHEFFIELD's line, thence as the said line north three degrees West, twenty two chains, thence north eighty seven degrees East, forty four chains and seventy five links, thence south three degrees East, ten chains, thence north eighty seven degrees East eight chains, thence North three degrees West eleven chains and forty links, thence direct to the beginning 50 hold to the said ISOM SHEFFIELD, his heirs and assigns forever.
dated the 6th of December 1799
Will White, Secretary
More About JOHN SHEFFIELD:
MILI: Military: Revolutionary War Veteran
Marriage Notes for HANNAH MELTON and JOHN SHEFFIELD:
Needs further proof
More About JOHN SHEFFIELD and HANNAH MELTON:
Marriage: Abt. 1748, Upper Moore County, North Carolina
Applies to:
John Sheffield.
- Notes for MOURNING MELTON:
Information from Nancy Waddell, and her references follow:
"Coming to America"
"The Melton/Miltons"
"Old Records of Estates & Administrations, Benton Co., AL; Northeast AL. Gen. Soc. Inc"
"John Sheffield Will, 1794 NC Genweb, Moore Co., NC
1763 Probate Records of Orange Co., NC state, "Mourning Melton, daughter of Robert Melton deceased to be committed to care of Robert Cate Jr." Mourning Melton was born around 1731 and would have been 32 years old in 1763. Why was she committed to care of Robert Cate whom she married in 1763? Mourning married for the second time, Everett Smith about 1769. Does anyone have any info on him?
More About ROBERT CATE and MOURNING MELTON:
Marriage: 1763
More About EVERETT SMITH and MOURNING MELTON:
Marriage: 1769
Applies to:
Mourning Melton.
- Notes for NATHANIEL MELTON:
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Possible Anson County residence
_________________________________________________________________
Wit. John May - Nathaniel (?) Melton
pg. 31 27 July 1778 W May, Sr., late of Anson to Gideon Brown of same, for_____, 640 A north of Pee Dee on Fork of Jones Creek, being the place where Gideon Brown now lives, granted to Wm. May and Robert Edwards, Edwards sold to James Brooks, north of Wilky's Creek. (Mill), adj. Drury Sims.
_______________________________________________________________________
BUREAU OF THE CENSUS HEADS OF FAMILIES AT THE FIRST CENSUS OF THE UNITED STATES TAKEN IN THE YEAR 1790 NORTH CAROLINA, FAYETTE DISTRICT, ANSON COUNTY.
Name of head of family: Milton, Nathl
Free white males of 16 years and upward, including heads of families: 1
Free white males under 16 years: 3
Free white females, including heads of families: 1
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Possible Morre County, North Carolina residence
________________________________________________________
1790 Census Moore Co., NC m+16, m-16, f+16, f-16
Nathaniel Milton 1,3,1,0,0
_________________________________________________________
1800 Census Moore Co., NC
MELTON, Nathaniel 2-2-0-1-0 1-0-0-1-0 00 00
Applies to:
Nathaniel Melton.
- 9. Melony MELTON (Robert , Richard ) was born about 1744 in , Orange, North Carolina. She died after 1815 in , Moore,
North Carolina.
Information from Kathleen A. Cornelius. AFN SDFHC some Melton's, did not
check futher - August 1994. Internet information from Ken (Bulldog38) links
parents.
From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 2 January 1996. Lists 1st name only.
ANC_FILE: Parents and siblings listed.
Melony married Nicholas NEWTON, son of Nicholas NEWTON and Elizabeth LOCKOW, about 1768 in of, Moore, North
Carolina. Nicholas was born about 1740 in , , North Carolina. He died Nov 1795 in , Moore County, North Carolina.
All information from Kathleen A. Cornelius. Parents found in AFN SDFHC
August 1994. From Ken (Bulldog38) internet..from the will of Nicholas Newton,
1796 Moore Co., NC, names his children and wife Meloney. They settled in
Moore Co., NC by 1765. Lived next door to Nathan Smith, which may account for
the middle name of Smith of their oldest child.
From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 2 January 1996. Not linked to parents.
ANC_FILE: Listed as a family on his own..link to parents.
Submitter: Thomas James Webb 205 Kent Dr. Muskogee, OK 74403 (1993)
INTERNET: pgrout@usa.net dau Mary Newton md John Sowel - Pat Grout Nov 1997
BULLDOG38@prodigy.net dau Hannah Newton md Temple Carpenter - Ken Mar 1997
Nicholas and Melony had the following children:
+
20
F
i
Mary NEWTON was born about 1760.
+
21
M
ii
Nicholas Smith NEWTON was born about 1769.
+
22
F
iii
Hannah NEWTON was born 1772 and died 1864.
23
F
iv
Meloney NEWTON was born 1773 in , , of Moore, North Carolina.
From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 2 January 1996. Jun 1997. Additional
information from Ken (Bulldog38) father's will, married name listed. AF says
of Georgia.
Meloney married Mr. DUNN on 1790 in of Moore, North Carolina. Mr. was born about 1769 in , , of
Moore, North Carolina.
From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 2 January 1996. June 1997.
24
M
v
William NEWTON was born about 1775 in of Moore, North Carolina.
25
F
vi
Charity NEWTON was born about 1775 in of Moore, North Carolina.
26
F
vii
Febeey NEWTON was born about 1777 in of Moore, North Carolina.
From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 2 January 1996. June 1997. Listed in
fathers will, Moore Co. NC 1796 per Ken (Bulldog38). AF listed name spelling
as Fereby.
27
F
viii
Sarah NEWTON was born about 1777 in of Moore, North Carolina.
28
F
ix
Delaney NEWTON was born about 1777 in of Moore, North Carolina.
From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 2 January 1996. June 1997. Listed in
fathers will, Moore Co. NC 1796 per Ken (Bulldog38)husbands last name listed.
AF listed as single only and b abt 1783.
Delaney married Mr. GIBSON about 1793 in of Moore, North Carolina. Mr. was born about 1773 in
of Moore, North Carolina.
Wife Listed in fathers will, Moore Co. NC 1796 per Ken (Bulldog38)husbands
last name listed. NL AF.
29
F
x
Elizabeth NEWTON was born about 1779 in of Moore, North Carolina.
30
M
xi
John TUCKER NEWTON was born about 1781 in of Moore, North Carolina.
From Ancestral File (TM), data as of 2 January 1996. June 1997. Listed in
fathers will, Moore Co. NC 1796 per Ken (Bulldog38) Middle name is listed as
Tucker not Tusker.
Applies to:
Melony Melton.
- Archelous Melton
1756—About 1835
Mr. Archelous Melton my Grand Pa was born in England in the year 1756, and emigrated to Darlington District, South Carolina about 1772 shortly after which time he married a welthy lady by whom he raised three Sons. Daniel, Louis, and Alexander. Daniel and Alexander died without any errors and Louis a wealth planter 8 miles from Charleston South Carolina. He married and him and his wife died there in time of the Rebellion leaving no posterity.
Shortly after Archelous Melton's marriage, the great Revolution of 1776 broke out and by some authority he was appointed to oversee, Patrole and Controle the labor of his District and did so during the Revolutionary war of 1776 as the Whig.
Some years after said war his first wife having died he married the youngest daughter of Mr. Thomas Brown, a full blooded irshman who lived in the same vicinity in South Carolina and served the entire time of said war in George Washington own division of the American army.
(Miss Mary Brown then became Mrs. Mary Melton.)
They (My grand parents on my father's side) raised seven children, five girles and two boys. My uncle being the youngest of the family was born in McNairy county Southeast Tenn., and named David Randolph Melton and was reared in Bradley County Southeast Tenn., and followed teaching school. In Dec. 1860 he emigrated to Jackson County Alabama, where he followed taught school at Legons Chapel till he was conscripted into the Rebel army and a few weeks after he easily made his escape, and entered the union camps and surrendered. Shortly after his release he entered into the 3rd East Tenn. Cavalry Co. H., which was stationed at Nashville, Tenn., and not been able to endure that service he was sent to Ohio in Oct. 1863 and remained at Camp Dennison, Hamilton County, Ohio till the Rebellion was closed.
There he became acquainted with Mrs. Rebecca Laorh, a widow lady whose maiden name was Summerville of Licking County, Ohio who he married and emigrated to the Avilla, Mo. Jasper County Mo., After 17 years he lost his first loving companion. Two years later he married a Mrs. Hollenburr who was a daughter of the late Benjamine Binney of Ind. whose maiden name was he Elizabeth Binney
They are now living in Jasper County, Mo. With their little 8 year old Son Benjamine Archelous Melton (The son died at the age of 18.)
S. G. Melton father, the eldest son of Archelous and Mary Melton, was born in South Carolina in 1829 and named George Thomas Melton; he was reared in East Tenn., and Emigrated to DeKalb County North east Alabama where he made the acquaintance of his Miss Tabitha Russell and was married to her at Vance Larmers in Willsmally.
Coppyed off by J. M. Melton for S. G. Melton
This June 21st 1912
(Signed) J M Melton
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This account was penned by John Morgan Melton for his brothers Samuel Grundy Melton (sense of George Thomas Melton and Tabitha Russell. The ledger sheet on which it was written was found in the files of Rufus Francis ‘Frank’ Melton (son of Samuel Grundy Melton and Nancy Pairsette Knight in May 1996 by his daughter, Zelda Dean (Melton) Mussleman. This transcription was done by Virginia (Williams) Melton, wife of Richard Franklin Melton, son of Frank Melton. I have transcribed this document as faithfully as possible as to exact spellings, punctuation, and wording. The original document is in the files of Richard Melton.
30 January 2002.
HOW I UNDERSTAND OR DO NOT UNDERSTAND THES PAGES
Paragraphs 1,4, 5== The "my" probably refers to John Morgan MELTON since he signed the document.
Paragraph 5== "my uncle being the youngest of the family was born in McNairy County Southeast Tennessee..."McNairy County is actually in SW Tennessee. If the ‘my’ is John Morgan MELTON, then the ‘ uncle’ is David Randolph MELTON. Since John M. MELTON is a son of GEORGE THOMAS MELTON, SR.
Paragraph 6== "(The son died at the age of 18)" Who inserted this phrase? It looks like the same handwriting to me.
Paragraph 7== IF GEORGE THOMAS MELTON, SR. was born to ARCHELOUS MELTON & MARY BROWN MELTON in 1829, Archelous would have been, according to the dates given here, 73 years of age. While this is possible there is also the possibility of an error of ARCHELOUS MELTON'S birth year or we may have skipped a generation.
I don't think we have skipped a generation as the 1830s census of Cocke County, TN shows ARCHELOUS MELTON as head of household with 1 male (0-5); 1 male (60-70); 2 females (5-10); 1 female (20-30).
ARCHELOUS MELTON is on the 1829 tax list of Cocke County, TN (according to an index, I have not seen the tax list yet).
Virginia W. Melton gnrfm@aol.com
Applies to:
Archelius Melton.
- YELVERTON MELTON
Yelverton bca 1790-1800 VA or TN d bef. 1860 md. 3 Jul 1823 Susan Taylor son of Joel & Winnifred Newell md. Wayne Co. Ky. 17 Jan 1803, James Barnet, surety.
Children: 1. William W. bca. 1824 Cole Co. Mo. (will prob. 15 Aug 1850) 2. Nancy bca 1826 md. Andrew L. Henderson 15 Nove 1846 3. Rebecca bca. 1827 4. Elizabeth bca 1830 md. Elijah W. Jones 5. Jacob M. bca 1832 (will prob. 1850) 6. Jerome Ransom b. 24 Oct 1834 d. 14 Feb 1912 Woodlawn, Tx. md. 1 Nov 1868 Sarah Auora Howard 7. Spencer Pettis bca 1836 md. Catherine Lynch 8. Snelling Johnson bca 1841 md. Laura Virginia Albin 4 Aug 1864 Lafayette Co. Mo.9. Julia Ann b. 27 Jan 1843 d. 7 Jul 1929 Pleasant Hill, Cole Co., Mo. md. 14 Nov 1869 James R. Taylor.
COMPILER: Kenneth Wilhite.
Applies to:
Joel Melton.
- OCCUPATION: FARMER.
Married 1751 in Louisa Co VA
Applies to:
Silas Melton I.
- swag = pob, VA Albemarle Co (?)
Applies to:
John Melton.
- swag = pob, VA Albemarle Co (?)
Applies to:
Richard Melton.
- William Samuel Melton
William Melton's will located in Albemarle Co. VA W. B. 2, p. 278. Will made on 2-11-1772 probated in the June 1772 Court and recorded in the Aug 1772 Court.
Inventories recorded regularly by Lettice Melton, Exectrix, and Reuben Melton, Executor from 1774-1780 reporting the amount of crops, number of beeves killed for food, etc. The reports are still in the Albemarle County Court House at Charlottesville, VA.
Deed Albemarle Co BA Deed Bk 11, p 196 shows that Daniel Melton heir of William Melton lived in Rutherford Co. NC
Deed Albemarle Co. Deed Bk 9, p 108, shows that Lettice Melton is the wife of William Melton. It also lists their eight children in an indenture dated 2-22-1785.
Per Lucy Ellis' Family History dtd Apr 1983, Rte 2 Bostic NC, "The early Meltons in Rutherford Co., NC were the children of William and his brother Silas of Albemarle Co., VA, apparent sons of Wm Melton of Hanover Co., VA."
Will of William Melton (died 1772) Albemarle County, Virginia Albemarle County Will Book 2 Page 278 & 279. The Will of William Melton: In the name of God Amen. I William Melton of Albemarle County being in a Very low state of body health but perfectly in the use of my Reason do make this my last Will and Testament, my body being Terred [sic] according to the direction of my executors after to be mentioned I dispose of what earthly goods I possess as Follows. First I desire that all my debts may be paid. Then I lend to my beloved wife during her life or widowhood all my Estate real and personal except one hundred acres of Land Joining my brother Silas Melton which land I bequeath to him the said Silas Melton and his heirs forever. Note this hundred acres of Land is to be in a Square form, and after her decease or marriage what is left of my Estate real or personal I require that it may be Equally divided among all my Children who shall then Survive. Note if any of my Children, having Married & had issue & deceased before Said Division of my Estate, their issue Shall Enjoy what would have fallen to their Parent if he or she were alive. I appoint as Executors my brother Silas Melton, and my wife and my Eldest Son Reuben Melton. NB This Instrument is Interlined in the Sixth Line with the word goods. In Witness whereof I Set my hand and affix my Seal this Eleventh day of February In the year of Our Lord One Thousand Seven hundred & Seventy two. Witnesses Samuel Leake William Melton (Seal) Mark Leake his Thomas C Melton mark At Albemarle June court 1772. This Will was proved by the Oath of Mark Leake & Thomas Melton Witnesses thereto and Ordered to be Recorded and on the motion of Silas Melton an Executor therein named probat (sic) is granted him for Obtaining Letters of Administration Who made Oath According to law and gave bond with Mark Leake his Security. Test Tucker Woodson, D. C. Transcribed by J.L. McKenzie. Words/comments in [brackets] were inserted by me for clarification.
Applies to:
William Samuel Melton.
- Revolutionary War Patriot / Inherited 5 Shillings & 9 Pence
From the DAR application of Ruby Stoltz Bagby # 535712: My ancestor's services in assisting in the establishment of American Independence during the War of the Revolution were as follows: Public Service Claims, Albemarle Co VA Court Booklet, P. 11 Court Sessions of Sep 11, 1783 - P. 16 when the claim of Lettice Melton for one gun, worth one pound, thirteen shillings, and four pence was allowed. The said Lettice Melton is the ancestor who assisted in establishing American Independence, while acting in the capacity of Patriot - furnished supplies.
Applies to:
Lettice Letitia White.
- Went by "Jr."
Applies to:
John J. Melton.
- Wade and father from "Adcock Family", http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:3110733&id=I610838975
Also Shown as Elizabeth Wade - Note descendants use "WADE" a lot.
Applies to:
Elizabeth Driver Wade.
- or Charles Co, VA
or Charles Co, VA
Had 11 children
Applies to:
John Melton.
Melton, Richard b. 1675 md Luten, Orpha b. 1688
Melton, Robert b. 1710 md Mary b. 1714
Melton, Melony b.1744 md Newton, Nicholas b. 1740
Newton, Nicholas Smith 1769/ md ??
Newton, Nicholas Hill 1812/1857 md Hix, Sarah Jane 1814
Newton, Margaret C. 1842/1912 md Loden, James T. 1837/1862
Loden, Sarah T. 1864/1918 md Scott, James M. 1860/1911
Scott, Lonnie C. 1890/1928 md Self, Gladys M. 1895/1951
Scott, Essie V.1922/1996 md Lundy, George D.1919/1985
Margaret Lula's (spelled Margret Lulu at that web page) father was William Thomas Melton b. 1829 Monroe Co. GA, died 1865 (married Malinda Ann Freeman). W.T.'s father was Thomas Spencer Melton (married Elizabeth Cynthia Thrash), his grandfather was Robert Melton, Sr. (married Elizabeth Spencer), his great grandfather was Nathaniel Melton, Sr. (married Susannah ?) who was son to the Robert Melton you mentioned who died 1759 in Orange Co. NC.(married Mary West).
Sometimes it's hard to be accurate when you don't have much to go on! I subscribe to the Melton Rootsweb List and have been collecting data that people send in for awhile now, even when it's not my line, and in my notes I have that Thomas Spencer born 1793 and was the son of William Allen Melton born 1787 at Haw River, Orange Co., NC. William Allen was the son of a William Alexander, and he was son of Nathaniel who was the son of Robert of Orange. Carol Melton Jones has a nice website you might want to visit, and I think she may be of Nathaniel’s line also. Her site also leads to lots more:
My line comes from another of Robert Melton's (Robert of Orange Co.) grandsons, Ancil Melton, who came to Tennessee in 1807. We're not sure exactly which of Robert's sons was his daddy, but probably Archelus since he came to TN also. I don’t really know what number cousin that makes us! Maybe 12th, 10 times removed, I’m not sure how that works!
By the way, it's not for certain that Robert's wife was Mary West, that's only a supposition. I've seen his wife's name to be Mary Pharr (Farr/Farrar) also. Nothing definite has been found yet that I know of.
Last Will & Testament of Robert Melton dated 24 April 1759
probated Nov court 1759
In the Name of God, Amen: Twenty fourth day of April in the year of our Lord 1759. I, Robert Melton, of North Carolina, in the County of Orange, Planter, being very sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be given unto God. Therefore calling unto mind the mortality of the body and knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament. That is to say, principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul into the hands of God that gave it and for my body I recommend to Earth to be buried in a Christian like decent manner at the descretion of my executors, nothing doubting but at the General Resurrection I shall receive the same again by the mighty Power of God and as touches such worldly estate wherewith it has pleased God to bless me in this life,
I give, devise, and dispose of the same in the following manner and form. . .
I give and beequeath unto my eldest son, James Melton, one peuter dish to the value of five shillings
And likewise to my son, Nathaniel Melton, one peuter dish to the value of five shillings
And likewise I give to my well beloved sons, Nathan Melton, Iseum Melton, and Ancel Melton, my plantation whereon I now live to be divided equally and purposefully between them
And likewise as for my younger son, Archelius Melton, I dispose and make over the two parts of my stock and household goods, divided into three parts and the other one part to be divided between the other three with the plantation
And likewise I constitute, make, and ordain my son, Nathan Melton, my only and sole executor of this my last Will and Testament of all and singular the lands, messuages, and tenements by him and therefore mentioned freely to be possessed and enjoyed by them, their heirs, and assigns for ever and I do hereby utterly disallow, revoke, and disannul all and every other former Will legacys and Executions by me in any way made before this time; named, willed, bequeathed, ratified and confirmed this and no other to be my last Will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above written.
/s/ Robert Melton (seal) Richard Parker- Teste Mary Stratten (her mark) James Sellars- Teste
Applies to:
Robert Melton.
- Died intestate
William was spoken of in the chancery suit of his estate as "William Melton, deceased, being in his lifetime possessed of considerable
estate, both real and personal". Books were in his inventory, so he was (probably) able to read and write. It is believed that William
was older (than Silas and Thomas), since in his will he bequesthed his brother Silas, 100 acres of land to be in a squire form.
He also gave land to William Melton, "son to my brother, Thomas". From article by Alberta Nunn in Milton/Melton Melting Pot Vol4#4
Applies to:
William James Melton.
- Died young
Applies to:
Thomas Melton.
- Melton, Jonathan, Onslow. Jan 18, 1758. April Court, 1758. daughter Anne, son Jonathan, my four children, wife Purify exectrix. Test. Thos. Hill, Joseph Thomas, Frances Cooper.
Applies to:
Jonathan Melton.
- A Quaker Per Alberta Nunn
Per Lucy Ellis' Family History dated Apr 1983, Rte 2 Bostic NC, Richard Melton had acquired two tracts of land a few miles
north of Charles City in that part of New Kent Co. which later became Hanover Co. before 1700. A Quaker, he lived alongside
of Peter Field's widow. He joined the Church of England by 1702.
May have been born in New Kent County Virginia. Died between 1719 and 1730.
Was a Quaker before joining Church Of England in 1702.
died Aft. July 17, 1742 in Prince William Co, VA
Source: shovel93in@aol.com
Another report says 1700, New Kent, VA.
Source: (1) Cody@kingdom.net, (2) Ken Poole
Richard Melton, born Abt. 1670 in New Kent, Virginia; died in Hanover, Virginia. He was the son of 13600. William Melton. He married 6801. Mary.
Richard Millton Will
Onslow Co. NC.
Will of Richard Melton---4 Apr 1763---Mentions beloved wife Mary; Samuel (when he should arrive at age 21); land on NW branch of New River--- Then to daugs. Elizabeth, Sarah, Zerviah and Mary. App'ts beloved brother Robert and good friend Thos Johnston & Benj. Johnstton as exec. Wits: John Milton, Hester Millton & Jos Sturges.
[Another Version]
Item #1 - just debts & funeral paid.
Item #2 - to my wife Mary - my whole estate.
Item #3 - to my well loved son Samuel one cow, calf at 21 - if he should not reach that age to be equally divided between my well beloved daugs. Elizabeth, Sarah, Zerviah, & Mary Millton.
Wit.: John Milton, Hester Millton, Joseph Sturges.
The "Supply" was the companioned ship to the Mayflower. It left three weeks late from England, unlike the Mayflower, the "Supply" found its way to Virginia. This information comes from RECORDS OF THE VIRGINIA
COMPANY P. 426.
Cliv. Sir George Yeardley. Certificate to the Council and Company of Virginia of the arrival of Planters at Barklay: January 29,1620/21.
[Seal] These are to certifie the right Honorable Right worshipfull, and others of the Counsell and Company for this first Southern Colony of Virginia,that there arrived at Barklay in the same country, for the account of that Society,and the Plantation for the said hundred,upon the 29th of January 1620, these fifty persons underwritten. Visit. Richard Milton is listed among the passengers arriving in Virginia.
Richard Melton was about 18 years old when he arrived in Jamestown, Virginia New World. From the records A LIST OF SERVANTS REMAINING IN VIRGINIA (John Smyth) August 1, 1622, Richard came to the New World as an indentured slave, and was left in Virginia when the ship the "Supply" left port. After serving his time in service, Richard settled in Westover, on 19 Nov. 1636 purchased 75 Acres from Thos. Stagg,. On 16 May 1637, he purchased 75 more acres from Stagg. On the 3rd of Oct 1638 he received 400 acres from a transfer by 8 others.
Born: ABT. 1670 at: St. Peter & Paul Parish,New Kent, Virginia
Married: 25 JUL 1705 at: Perquimans, Berkley Colony, Albermarle Section, Virginia
Died: AFT. 1742 at: Prince William County, Virginia
Father:William* II MELTON
Mother:Mrs. Mary MELTON
Other Spouses: Mrs. Mary MELTON
Richard II Melton was born in 1670 in Parish of St. Peter's & St. Paul New Kent Co., Va.. He was born in 1670. He died in 1730 in Hanover(Formed from New Kent Co., Virginia -9-. He was buried in I have proof on this man. He has reference number 1227. Owned land North of Charles City in a part of New Kent Co., which became Hanover Co. fefore 1700. He was a Quaker. In 1702 he was associated with the Church of England. After a survey of land returned on 3-14-1708/9 of 39 precincts, precinet #30 was formed from the following properties lying adjacent to each other: Melton, Richard Renolds Jr., Tho. Farris, John Case, Hugh Murrah, John Land #1 of Richard Melton From 1711-1719 the precinct was formed from these properties:Clarke, Francis Lovell, Geo (from 1711 to 1716) Lovell, Widd. (added 11-1716) Field, AliceRenolds, Tho Renolds, Wm. Priddy, Nich. Aldridge, John Willis, Fran Leak, Walter (added 11-1716) Land #2 of Richard Melton: Looks like this piece was acquired by William and John Melton, and after 1755 by John's Orphans and William's Orphans. Wiolliam's )rphans were listed with this piece until 1767 when it looks like Joel Melton takes the place of Wm" Orphans. In 1771 Joel's property is divided from the orphans of John either by being absorbed into t new precinct, or by Joel purchasing new land and selling the other piece. More likely, it was just divided into a new precinct. From 9-1715 to 1719 this land was listed in Richard Melton's name along with John White, Edw. Clard, Cha. Fleming, Tho Massey, Wm. Macon and Tho. Bailey. Richard Melton is not listed after 1719. Vestry Book, St. Paul Parish, Hanover Co., Va. 1701-1786. 1700 Thomas, son of Richard Melton was baptized 1702 Mary, daughter of Richard Melton was baptized 1704 Richard Melton owned 290 acres in New Kent Co., Va. Married: 2 February 1699 in Parish of St. Peter's and St. Paul, New Kent, Va. Note: Signed Certificate of marriage February 2, 1700 (Auaker Gen Vol III page 198 of New Kent Co., Va. Tresa shows two children that I do not have any proof of. They are Robert and William James and Mary Melton. I show a Richard and a Silas that she does not have. There is more proof in International Genealogical Index Record Page 1603623 also in the: Virginia Magazine of History and Biography Vol. 31 page 224 in Texas of Va. Quit Rents. Married: 2 Feb. 1699 in Parish of St. Peter's and St. Paul, New Kent, Va Note: Signed Certificate of marriage February 2, 1700 (Quaker Gen Vol III, page 198 of New Kent Co., Va. Tresa shows 3 children that I do not have. They are: Robert Melton born 1696 in Parish of St. Peter's and St. Paul, New Kent Co., Va. William James Melton born 11 Dec. 1698 in Parish of St. Peter's and St. Paul, New Kent Co., Va. Mary Melton born 10 May 1702. Then, I have two children that she does not have, they are Richard and Silas. There is a lot of information on Richard in: Title: International Genealogical Index Record page 1603623 and: Title: Virginia Magazine of History and Biography Vol. 31, page 224, Text: Va. Quit Rents. Parents: (William) Michael II Melton and Anne Rice .
He was married to Mary Melton on 2 Feb 1699 in New Kent Meeting House, New Kent, Virginia. Children were: John Melton , Joel Melton , Silas Melton , Thomas Melton , John Melton , Richard Melton .
Was a Quaker before 1700 Quaker Genealogy Vol 6 Page 198 Virgina Magazine of History and Biography V 31 Page 224 New Kent County 1704 Quit list Richard with 29- acres of land.
In 1702 he was associated with the Church of England.
extra: Owned land North of Charles City in a part of New Kent Co., which became Hanover Co. fefore 1700. After a survey of land returned on 3-14-1708/9 of 39 precincts, precinet #30 was formed from the following properties lying adjacent to each other: Melton, Richard Renolds Jr., Tho. Farris, John Case, Hugh Murrah, John Land #1 of Richard Melton From 1711-1719 the precinct was formed from these properties: Clarke, Francis Lovell, Geo (from 1711 to 1716) Lovell, Widd. (added 11-1716) Field, Alice Renolds, Tho Renolds, Wm. Priddy, Nich. Aldridge, John Willis, Fran Leak, Walter (added 11-1716) Land #2 of Richard Melton: Looks like this piece was acquired by William and John Melton, and after 1755 by John's Orphans and William's Orphans. Wiolliam's )rphans were listed with this piece until 1767 when it looks like Joel Melton takes the place of Wm" Orphans. In 1771 Joel's property is divided from the orphans of John either by being absorbed into t new precinct, or by Joel purchasing new land and selling the other piece. More likely, it was just divided into a new precinct. From 9-1715 to 1719 this land was listed in Richard Melton's name along with John White, Edw. Clard, Cha. Fleming, Tho Massey, Wm. Macon and Tho. Bailey. Richard Melton is not listed after 1719. Vestry Book, St. Paul Parish, Hanover Co., Va. 1701-1786.
extra: 1700 Thomas, son of Richard Melton was baptized 1702 Mary, daughter of Richard Melton was baptized 1704 Richard Melton owned 290 acres in New Kent Co., Va.
There is more proof in International Genealogical Index Record Page 1603623 also in the: Virginia Magazine of History and Biography Vol. 31 page 224 in Texas of Va. Quit Rents.
Tresa shows 3 children that I do not have. They are: Robert Melton born 1696 in Parish of St. Peter's and St. Paul, New Kent Co., Va. William James Melton born 11 Dec. 1698 in Parish of St. Peter's and St. Paul, New Kent Co., Va. Mary Melton born 10 May 1702. Then, I have two children that she does not have, they are Richard and Silas. There is a lot of information on Richard in: Title: International Genealogical Index Record page 1603623 and: Title: Virginia Magazine of History and Biography Vol. 31, page 224, Text: Va. Quit Rents.
Applies to:
Richard Melton.
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Applies to:
Orpah Laten.
- One reference says married 7/25/1705 in Albermarle, NC.
Husband: Richard II* MELTON
Born: ABT. 1670 at: St. Peter & Paul Parish,New Kent, Virginia
Married: 2 FEB 1699/00 at: New Kent Meeting House, New Kent County, Virginia
Died: AFT. 1742 at: Prince William County, Virginia
Father:William* II MELTON
Mother:Mrs. Mary MELTON
Other Spouses: Orpha LATEN
Wife: Mrs. Mary MELTON
Born: ABT. 1670 at: New Kent, Virginia
Died: ABT. 1750 at: Hanover County, Virginia
Father:
Mother:
Other Spouses:
CHILDREN
Name: Robert MELTON
Born: 1696 at: St. Peter & Paul Parish,King & Queen County, (New Kent) Virginia
Married: at:
Died: 1759 at: Orange County, North Carolina
Spouses: Mary Farrar FARR\PHARR Ann HALL
NOTES
Name: John MELTON
Born: 1697 at: St. Peter & Paul Parish,King & Queen County, (New Kent) Virginia
Married: ABT. 1720 at: North Carolina
Died: BET. 1751 - 1755 at: Hanover County, Virginia.. died Intestate
Spouses: Mrs. Mary MELTON
Name: William* James III MELTON
Born: 11 DEC 1698 at: St. Peter & Paul Parish,King & Queen County, (New Kent) Virginia
Married: BET. 1718 - 1720 at: Hanover County, Virginia
Died: BET. 1751 - 1755 at: Hanover County, Virginia.. died Intestate
Spouses: Elizabeth O. Farrar FARR\PHARR
Name: Thomas MELTON
Born: 1700 at: St. Peter & Paul Parish,King & Queen County, (New Kent) Virginia
Married: at:
Died: ABT. 1707 at: Hanover County, Virginia.."Died Young"
Spouses:
Name: Mary MELTON
Born: 10 MAY 1702 at: St. Peter & Paul Parish, King William(King & Queen County), (New Kent) Virginia
Married: at:
Died: ABT. 1750 at:
Spouses:
Name: Joel ? MELTON
Born: ABT. 1704 at:
Married: at:
Died: at:
Spouses:
Name: Thomas MELTON
Born: 28 APR 1707 at:
Married: at:
Died: at:
Spouses:
http://www.intellex.com/~ronspiez/Html/fam01458.htm
One reference says married 7/25/1705 in Albermarle, NC.
Husband: Richard II* MELTON
Born: ABT. 1670 at: St. Peter & Paul Parish,New Kent, Virginia
Married: 2 FEB 1699/00 at: New Kent Meeting House, New Kent County, Virginia
Died: AFT. 1742 at: Prince William County, Virginia
Father:William* II MELTON
Mother:Mrs. Mary MELTON
Other Spouses: Orpha LATEN
Wife: Mrs. Mary MELTON
Born: ABT. 1670 at: New Kent, Virginia
Died: ABT. 1750 at: Hanover County, Virginia
Father:
Mother:
Other Spouses:
CHILDREN
Name: Robert MELTON
Born: 1696 at: St. Peter & Paul Parish,King & Queen County, (New Kent) Virginia
Married: at:
Died: 1759 at: Orange County, North Carolina
Spouses: Mary Farrar FARR\PHARR Ann HALL
NOTES
Name: John MELTON
Born: 1697 at: St. Peter & Paul Parish,King & Queen County, (New Kent) Virginia
Married: ABT. 1720 at: North Carolina
Died: BET. 1751 - 1755 at: Hanover County, Virginia.. died Intestate
Spouses: Mrs. Mary MELTON
Name: William* James III MELTON
Born: 11 DEC 1698 at: St. Peter & Paul Parish,King & Queen County, (New Kent) Virginia
Married: BET. 1718 - 1720 at: Hanover County, Virginia
Died: BET. 1751 - 1755 at: Hanover County, Virginia.. died Intestate
Spouses: Elizabeth O. Farrar FARR\PHARR
Name: Thomas MELTON
Born: 1700 at: St. Peter & Paul Parish,King & Queen County, (New Kent) Virginia
Married: at:
Died: ABT. 1707 at: Hanover County, Virginia.."Died Young"
Spouses:
Name: Mary MELTON
Born: 10 MAY 1702 at: St. Peter & Paul Parish, King William(King & Queen County), (New Kent) Virginia
Married: at:
Died: ABT. 1750 at:
Spouses:
Name: Joel ? MELTON
Born: ABT. 1704 at:
Married: at:
Died: at:
Spouses:
Name: Thomas MELTON
Born: 28 APR 1707 at:
Married: at:
Died: at:
Spouses:
http://www.intellex.com/~ronspiez/Html/fam01458.htm
Applies to:
Richard Melton and Orpah Laten.
- one daughter
Applies to:
Edward Melton.
- no children
Applies to:
Thomas Melton.
- Lucy Ellis' Family History dtd Apr 1983, Rte 2 Bostic NC, In 1677, William testified in a court suit in Charles Citte.
His depostion was taken by Col Edward Hill and witnessed by Peter Field. He may have lived in New Kent Co.
His probable son was Richard Melton of New Kent Co.
Applies to:
William Anthony Melton.
- Name: William* II MELTON
Born: 1647 at: New Kent County, Virginia
Married: at:
Died: ABT. 1720 at: New Kent County, Virginia
Spouses: Mrs. Mary MELTON
From "Jordon's Journey" by William Field, Testified in Court in Charles City, Va. in 1667 age 30.
Applies to:
William Michael Melton II.
- William Melton I came to Charles City County, Va in 1638 with 8 other people. It is reported that he worked
as a bonded servant to get to America.
William Melton, born about 1617 in England.
England (Great Britain)
He died about 1670 in Charles City County, Virginia. He married Mrs. Wm. Melton in Charles City, Virginia about 1642
William of England was imported to Charles City, Virginia 1638 by Colonel Edward Hill along with eight other people. He was the headright for Colonel Hill.
William MELTON I Birth: 1620 in England Death: ABT. 1670 in Charles Citte, Charles City Co., VA Father: Richard I MILTON b: ABT. 1595 in England Mother: Margaret ROSS b: ABT. 1600 in Scotland Death: AFT. 1638 in Charles Citte, Charles City Co., VA Marriage 1 Hannah b: ABT. 1624 in Charles City Co., VA Married: ABT. 1642 in Charles City Co., VA Children Edward MELTON b: ABT. 1642 in Weynoke, Charles Citte, Charles City Co., VA ; Thomas MELTON b: ABT. 1645 in Charles City Co., VA ; William Michael MELTON II b: ABT. 1647 in Charles City Co., VA ; John MELTON , Sr. b: ABT. 1650 in Charles City Co., Va ; Mary MELTON b: ABT. 1655 in Weynoke, Charles Citte, Charles City County, VA ; Notes for William** Melton, (I):William Melton of England, probably born c. 1620. He was a bondservant who was imported to Charles City, Va. 1638 by Colonel Edward Hill, along with eight other people , (Land Patents of Virginia, Book I, part 2, page 570-William Melton, headright for Colonel Edward Hill, 25 July 1638) . Edward Hill and Peter Field were closely associated with his family for many years. Hume. Robert. Early Child Immigrants to Virginia, 1618-1642. Baltimore: Magna Carta Book Co, 1986 52p. William arrived in Virginia in 1618. Pg. 8. Coldham, Peter Wilson. The Complete Book of Emigrants 1607-1660: A Comprehensive Listing Baltimore:Genealogical Publishing Co., 1988. 600p. Henry, age 23, arrived in Virginia in 1635. Pg. 165. William arrived in Virginia in 1619. Pg. 12. Early VA. Land Grants 1623-1666 by Geroge C. Grea, Published Richmond, VA. 1912 Milton, William 1638 by Ed. Hill, Charles City Co., p. 227 More About William** Melton, (I):Fact 13: LDS file #JJQ0-QP William Melton I came to Charles City County, Va in 1638 with 8 other people. It is reported that he worked as a bonded servant to get to America.
Virginia County Formations The early colonists continued to spread out their settlements, and their numbers grew. The General Assembly soon found it necessary to create eight shires in which to govern the colony and hold court. In 1623/24, courts were kept in Charles City, Elizabeth City, and James City. In February 1631/32, the General Assembly added five more shires. The eight original shires were: {1} Charles City {2} Henrico {3} James City {4} Elizabeth City {5} Warwick River {6} Warrosquyoake, later Isle of Wight {7} Charles River, later York {8} Accawmacke (Accomack). The creation of the shires, which later became known as counties, was to make the administration of justice more easily accessible to the colonists. There were six kinds of courts in Virginia: {1} Magistrate’s court {2} Parish court {3} Monthly court {4} General court {5} General Assembly {6} Court of Admiralty. As the settlements expanded, courts were needed closer to the people, and new counties continued to be formed. For the period 1750-1770, twenty-six new counties were formed. The continuous westward trek of settlers demanded the government provide courts in their areas. As the westward expansion continued, Virginia created Kentucky county and Illinois county. Kentucky County was eventually split into three counties, Jefferson, Fayette, and Lincoln. Illinois county (the Northwest Territory) was ceded to the nation and became a territory. This voluntary gift to the nation included all of the Ohio Valley and parts of Wisconsin and Michigan. The counties of Mercer, Madison and Bourbon were created in 1786, but became part of the State of Kentucky in 1792 when it was organized as a state. Madison, Woodford and Fayette were also formed while Kentucky was still a part of Virginia. By the time Kentucky received statehood, it was comprised of nine counties. The records of those counties are housed in Kentucky. Records prior to their formation are located in Virginia records of such counties as Augusta, Montgomery and Botetourt. West Virginia was also a part of Virginia until it ceded to the Union in 1863 and became a state. New Kent 1654 Formed from York County. Records burned 1865, during Civil War. New Kent, VA 23124. York 1634 Original Shire. Founded as Charles River County, changed to York in 1642. Yorktown, VA 23490. ~~ William MELTON [Parents] was born calculated 1620 in Great Britain, ENG. He died 1 calculated 1670 in Charles City, VA. William married 2 Hannah (MELTON) calculated 1640 in Charles City, VA. FA1: 1638 bondservant imported to Charles Citte -- "headrights" granted to Col.Ed.Hill _FA2: Edward Hill and Peter Field closely assoc. with this family for may years Note: William of England was imported to Charles Citte, Virginiain 1638 by Colonel Edward Hill along with 8 other people. He was headright forColonel Hill. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~gochapman/tree/aqwg30.htm ~~ http://www.rootsweb.com/~varockbr/vatown.htm#Virginia%20County ~~~~~ Historical & Background Items of Interest The Hornbook of Virginia History Parishes: Bristol 1643-1702 (also Henrico Co. & afterwards Pr. Geo.), Charles City 1613-?, Chickahominy before 1640-1643 (also James City Co.), Flowerdew Hundred aka Jordan's Journey about 1620s-1688, Martin's Brandon 1655- 1702 (afterwards Pr. Geo. Co.), Smith's Hundred abt 1617-abt 1619, Southampton 1619- 1622, Wallingford (first called Chickahominy Parish) 1643-1620 (also James City Co.), West and Shirley abt 1613-1622, Westover by 1625-1702 (afterwards Pr. Geo. Co.), Weyanoke abt 1618-1702 (afterwards Pr. Geo. Co), Wilmington abt 1658-1723 (also James City Co.) Virginia, A Guide to the Old Dominion Charles City, is the seat of Charles City Co. Named for a proposed city, the county is one of the oldest political units in America, the four "incorporations" into which settlements in VA were divided in 1619. Publications Tidewater Virginia Families, A Magazine of History and Genealogy, owned and published by Virginia Lee Hutcheson Davis. Subscriptions are $24 per yr. US; Canada and overseas, $29. Published quarterly. Write her at 316 Littleton Quarter Williamsburg, VA 23185-5519 Tele: (757) 220-4888 ~~~~~~~~ # Title: Ron Melton ronmelton@home.com Repository: Call Number: Media: Book # Title: Teri Popp teriepopp@uswest.net Repository: Call Number: Media: Book # Title: Leslie Ferguson http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=lesleelu Repository: Call Number: Media: Book # Title: Mike & Nancy Pratt Melton mmelton@mail2.quiknet.com Repository: Call Number: Media: Book
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Applies to:
William Melton I.
- Name possibly Hanna
Applies to:
Mary ?.
- Milton, John "POET" Birth : 8 Dec 1608 Death : 8 Nov 1674 Parents:
Father: Milton, John Mother: Jeffreys, Sarah
Family:
Marriage: 1643 Spouse:
Powell, Mary
Children:
Milton, son Birth : ABT. 1644 Milton, Enne Birth : 1646 Milton, Mary Birth : 1648 Milton, Deborah Birth : 1652
Family:
Marriage: 1656 Spouse:
Woodstock, Catherine
Family:
Marriage: 1663 Spouse:
Minshell, Elizabeth
John MILTON was born on 8 Dec 1608 in All Hallows, Bread St., Cheapside, London, England. He was buried in 1674 in St. Giles, Cripplegate. He died on 8 Nov 1674 in Chalfont, St. Giles, Buckinghamshire, England. He was educated Christs College 12 Feb 1625 to 1632 in Cambridge, Oxford. Went to Oxford for his education. While at Chrischurch he renounced the faith of his forefathers and became a Prostestant. His father disinherited and disowned him. He became a famous poet. Author of "Paradise Lost" By 1645 he was blind.
Applies to:
John "The Poet" Milton.
- Children:
Milton, Catherine Birth : ABT. 1641 Milton, son Birth : ABT. 1643 died in infancy Milton, Sarah Birth : ABT. 1635 Milton, Thomas Milton, Mary Birth : ABT. 1640 Milton, Phillip Birth : ABT. 1637
Lord Christopher MILTON was born in Nov 1615 in All Hallows, Bread St., Cheapside, London, England. He died on 22 Mar 1691 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England. He was a Judge & Knight for King James II.. He was a Royalist, which is his brother, John the poet, was not. He was born a member of the Church of England and later changed to the Roman Catholic. Lord Christopher MILTON and Thomasina WEBBER were married about 1635.
Applies to:
Christopher Milton.
Richard I Melton was born in 1595 in England. He died before 1690 in Charles City County, Virginia -12-. He has reference number 1266. See notes about his coming to America on page 16 of Michael Melton Seisure's book. There are several pages about him in this book. Also, in my brief case. He also seemed to own 75 acres of additional land in 26 MaY 1637 IN Charles City County. 75a South upon the main river joining East upon John Clay, West upon the land of William Thompson. Patents 1, 1623-43, vol. 1, page 432 Parents: Thomas Melton and Margaret Ross .
He was married to Margaret Ross in 1615 in England. Children were: William I Melton , Mary Melton.
Richard I MILTON Birth: ABT. 1595 in England Death: BEF. 1690 in Charles Citte, Charles City Co., VA Father: Thomas MILTON b: ABT. 1570 in England Marriage 1 Margaret ROSS b: ABT. 1600 in Scotland Married: ABT. 1615 in England Children William MELTON I b: 1620 in England ; Mary MILTON b: ABT. 1620 in Bradninche, Devonshire, England Richard married Miss Ross (Margaret Ross???) of Scotland. Notes for Richard** Milton, (I): Richard Milton born 1590 – 1595 From 1614 -- September 1621 apprentice to John Milton (Scrivener) London, England. Could this be the Richard Milton who came to Virginia in 1620? His apprenticeship ended in September 1620/1, and the ship " Supply" sailed September 18th 1620. Arrived in Virginia, at a point on the James River known now as Westover/Jamestown, on January 20th/29th 1620/1. This is information of Richard Milton/Melton comming to Ameriva. (from Virginia Archives) 291 l620. "A Note of the Shipping, Men and Provisions, sent and provided for Virginia, by the Right Honourable, the Earle of Southampton, and the Company, this yeare, 1620." The ships despatched between August 1620 and February 1620/1 were the Bona Nova, the Elizabeth, the May-Flower, the Supply, the Margaret and John, and the Abigail, carrying 600 persons in all. Two ships with 100 kine aboard were to sail from Ireland. Several ships were to transport the Governor, Treasurer and Marshal of Virginia, with their companies, together with other private plantations numbering 400 persons. There had been sent, or were on their way, 500 persons "for publike uses" and "for the encrease of the number of the Companies Tenants, and for maintenance of Officers", Among the "Men skilfull for setting up Staple Commodities" were three "for Masters of the Iron works", three "for perfecting the Salt-works", four Dutchmen from Hamburg "to erect SawingMills", and eight French vignerons from Languedoc who were also skilful in breeding silkworms. Patents had been granted to the Earl of Pembroke, Sir Richard Worsley, Sir Richard Bulkeley, Sir William Mounson, Captain William Nuce and Captain Ralph Hamor, who had "undertaken to transport great multitudes of People and Cattell". Printed,, 4pp., with endorsement only on p.4, which is slightly soiled. (Eighth Report, 37b.) Here is a passenger list the ship "The Supply". The Supply was the companion ship to the Mayflower. It left 3 weeks late from England and, unlike the Mayflower, it found it's way to Virginia. This is the list of arrivals. from ? pg. 426 RECORDS OF THE VIRGINIA COMPANY CLIV. SIR George Yeardley. Certificate to the Council and Company of Virginia of the arrival of Planters at Barklay January 29, 1620/21 Smyth of Nibley Papers, Smith 34 Document in New York Public Library. Autograph signed of "George Yeardley" and "Jo: Pory, Secr.," Seal and Stamp (Double Rose). List of Records No. 228 [SEAL] These are to certifie the right Honble Right worshipfull, and others of the Counsell and Comany for this first Southern Colony of Virginia, that there arrived at Barklay in the same country, for the account of that Society, and the Plantation fothe said hundred, upon the 29th of January 1620, these fifty persons underwritten. Vist. William Tracy Esqr. Mary Tracy his wife Thomas Tracy their sonne. Joice Tracy tbeir daughter. Francis Grevell. Elizabeth Webbe. Alice Heskins Isabell Gifford. Giles Carter. George Hall John Baily. Thomas Baugh. Gabriel Holland Richard Holland. Giles Wilkins Giles Broadway Richard Dutton. Richard Milton. Joane Coopy. Antony Coopy. Elizabeth Coopy. Philip Vrange John Page Roger Linzey. Arnold Oldsworth Esqr. Robert Pawlett Diuine. Thomas Kemys gent Robert Long gent John Holmden gent Richard Ferriby gent Thomas Sheepy gent George Keene gent Nicolas Camme gent William Finche gent Margaret his wife (note* this is incorrect, as this Maragret was married to John Fludd, however it is found in the Muster of Jordon’s Journey of 1624 that Francis was married to William Finche) Francis their daughter (perhaps engaged to William Finche) John Gibbes Robert Baker John Howlett the elder John Howlett his sonne Willia Howlett also his sonne Walter Prosser James Jelfe Richard Rolles Jane his wife Benedict Rolles their son Richard must have been considered a responsible man because he was put in charge of Councillor Prontus's cattle while in shipment on the "Supply". It is possible that Richard the apprentice was sent to Virginia by his boss, John Milton the Scrivener. There is a statement by one authority that Richard the Scrivener was the nephew of John Milton the Scrivener. From "A list of servants remaining in Virginia" August 1st, 1622; Richard Milton. from RECORDS OF THE VIRGINIA COMPANY, 1607-1622, published by the Library of Congress. p. 396-7 (Smyth of Nibley Papers, 3(31) pages 131-139 Document in New York Public Library List of Records No. 205) A LIST OF MEN NOWE SENT FOR PLANTACON IN VIRGINIA SEPTEMBER 1620 Richard Milton years acr (same source) CXLII. THOMAS PARKER, MAYOR OF BRISTOL, CERTIFICATE FOR SAILING OF THE SHIP "SUPPLY" September 18, 1620 (Smyth of Nibley Papers, NY Public Library) Theis are to certify that in the good ship called the Supply was present XVIIIth day of September . 1620 . were shipped from our port of Bristoll for plantacon in Virginia at the charges of Richard Berkeley, George Thorpe Willm Tracy and John Smyth Esqs under the conduct of the said Willm Tracy appoynted Captayne and governor over them theis fifty six psons whose names ensue, who forthwith proceeded in their voyage accordingly. Richard Milton another entry in the: RECORDS OF THE VIRGINIA COMPANY 1607-1622 indicates that the Ship Supply arrived at Jamestown on 20 Jan 1620/21. (then another entry which states:) (John Smyth) A LIST OF SERVANTS REMAINING IN VIRGINIA August 1, 1622 ; Richard Milton (I have read but cant find that Clement Milton was brought to America with the Smyth Co. also and stayed, yet I have not found him in any other records so possibly he returned with the Smyth Co. to England in 1622.) (from Muster of the inhabitants of Virginia settlements, January 21-23 1624/5) Settlers living at "Jordans Jorney, Charles Cittie", in Virginia January 21, 1624/5 (note* Milton,Richard was not listed in the Muster at "Jordans Jorney" in 1623/24) Milton, Richard notes; Arrrived on the Supply in 1620 Davies, John notes; (partner of William Emerson), Arrived on the George in 1617 Farrar, William notes; age 31, Arrived on the Neptune in August, 1618 (note* had land in Henrico Co.) Fludd, John notes; Arrived on the Swan in 1610 (wife) Fludd, Margaret notes; Arrived on the Supply in 1620 (daug) Finch,Frances notes; Arrived on the Supply in 1620 (son) Fludd, William notes; 3 weeks, born in "Jordans Jorney" (Note* this list I am sure is not complete but it has about 60 people on it and lists wifes and children.) From 1624 to 1632 I have found no mention of Richard Milton in Virginia, whether he returned to England during these eight years is not known. Some researchers feel that he returned to England to get married, and continued his service with John Milton (his uncle) until 1632, although I believe he was already married to Margaret Ross and had two children by this time, William and Mary, perhaps he returned to England to retrieve his family and end his apprinticeship. In 1632 Richard is found as a witness to a Land Deed, from the Charles City Order book 1641 -- 1642: (from Order Book 1641-1642) Received 14 Dec. 1632 of Mr. John Fludd, Westover, one manservant for two years in full satisfaction for 15 acres land, being land said Fludd now liveth upon, adjoining land of John Clay and John Davis. Witness: Richard Melton, Thomas Blancks (signed) John Russell Recorded 21 April 1642.)) (note* spelled Melton for the first time) (note* John Fludd's wife and child arrived with Richard on the ship "Supply" in 1620, and was listed with Richard in the above Muster). In David Masson's book (p. 338 Ref. 4 note) states "This Richard Milton, who is found in business as a scrivener as late as 1633, is ascertained to be the son of Thomas Milton. He was very probably one of the scrivener's kin, and it is, at all event, interesting to know that there was a Richard Milton practicing as a scrivener in London from 1621 to 1633, practicing by the side of John Milton---". (there is a possibility if Richard had been sent by his uncle to the Americas, that he was retained as working for his uncle until 1633.) There's no record of his marriage, but the records disclose that a Richard Melton, in London, was married in 1629 to a Mrs. Emaline Garland, another record showing a Richard Milton and his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Milton. This contradicts records that indicate Richard Milton was married to Margaret Ross. Records also indicate a Richard Milton who wrote a Will for Francis Spencer on 7 April 1636 and proved it on 24 October 1636in England. Since Richard Milton of 1620 received a Land Grant on 29 November 1635 in Charles City County, Virginia in is unlikely that these are the same Richard's. John Milton (Scrivener) disappears after 1632, and since a Richard Milton appears in Virginia after that date it has been advanced that the Richard Milton who attested to the Spencer will was a brother of John. SOURCE: "Immigrants to America 1718-1759" by Jack & Marion Kaminkow, Published 1964. Richard MILTON came on ship "Supply" 1620 to Va. Settled Westover. 29 Nov. 1635 purchased 75 acs. from Thos. Staff. 26 May 1637 purchased 75 acs. more from Stagg. (pgs.52 & 59). 3 Oct 1638 he received 400 acrs. from a transfer by 8 others (pgs. 98). 23 Aug 1643 Thos. Wheeler received by assignment from Richard MILTON & Robt. Tisdale 900 acs. (pg. 145.) SURVEY REPORT No. 10927 VIRGINIA COLONIAL RECORDS PROJECT DEPOSITORY : Public Record Office CLASS: C 66/2699 Title : Chancery Patent Rolls. 11 Charles I Part 16 Exposures: 59 Reel No. Dates :1635 References Examined : 22 March 1977 To be copied : nos. 13-71 Licenses to retail tobacco. Give date, name of licensee, amount paid and area covered. The amount varied. These are for L6-13-4d unless specified. The following are for June 15 Page 2 The following are for July 10, 1635 ip No 31 Richard Milton - L6 - Linton and Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire "George H S King, to Richard Milton of Westover in Charles Cittie County on the James River". This land was sold to John Clay, an ancestor of Henry Clay, who had come to Virginia in 1616 on the ship "TREASURER" (RE: "Adventures of Purses and Persons" - VA. 1607-1625, p.17). and on p.17; Richard Milton,: Provisions; corn, 4 bushels, arms and ammunition, powder, 2lbs., 50lb.; peece fixt, 1; armor, 1; swine and poultrie; swine,3; poultrie, 20; houses, 2. Milton, Richard 29 Nov. 1635 Charles City County 75a. South upon the main river joining East upon John Clay, West upon the land of William Thompson. Patents1, 1623-43, vol. 1, p. 404To all to whom these fonts shall come J.St. John Harboy K+ Esquire Governor said whereas Now Know Ye that I the said St. John Harboy K+ and the 10th consort of the Commonwealth of State accordingly Give and present unto Richard Milton, seventy five acres of Land lying and being at Norfolk in the County of Charles City. South branch of main river joining East upon John Clay, West upon the land of William Thompson, North upon Houing Creek which land is one half of a plantation formerly belonging to John Davis and John Clay in & on all portions with all buildings and housing's there upon and sold by the said John Davis unto Thomas Stagg Merchant. The said Seventy Five Acres of Land and his One share of buildings there unto belonging, being In & unto him the said Richard Milton by Deed of sale from the said Thomas Stagg Merchant Entered upon record To have and to hold. Dated on the 29th November 1635. (This appears to be and additional 75 acres of land.) Milton, Richard 26 May 1637 Charles City County 75a. South upon the main river joining East upon John Clay, West upon the land of William Thompson. Patents 1, 1623-43, vol. 1, p. 432 To all to whom these fonts shall come J.St. John Harboy K+ Governor Esquire said whereas Now Know Ye that I the said St. John Harboy K+ and the 10th consort of the Commonwealth of State accordingly Give and grant unto Richard Milton, seventy five acres of Land lying and being at Norfolk in the County of Charles City. South upon the main river Joining East upon John Clay, West upon the land of William Thompson, North upon the houring Creek which Land is one half of a plantation formerly belonging to John Davis and John Clay in and all portions with all the buildings and housing's there upon and sold by the said John Davis unto Thomas Stagg Merchant. The said Seventy and five acres of Land being In & unto him the said Richard Milton by Deed of sale from the said Thomas Stagg Merchant and Entered upon Record To have and to hold. Dated the 26th of May 1637. Milton, Richard 3 Oct. 1638 Charles City County 400a. Bogg. &c. upon great Weynoaks Town "This patt. renewed Aug. 23, 1643 & c., & a patt. of 200 acs. more of Richard Tisdell of the 10th of Feb. 1635 added unto it & 400 acs. more added unto both these patents all of which are in the name of Thomas Wheeler. Patents 1, 1623-43, vol. 2, p. 602 To all to whom these fonts shall come of J.St. John Harboy K+ Governor Esquire said whereas Now Know Ye that I the said St. John Harboy K+ dod 10th the consort of the Commonwealth of State accordingly Give and grant unto Richard Milton, four hundred acres of Land formerly lying and being in the County of Charles Cittie bounded west and by North into the woods east and by North upon the Creek North and by west upon Serjeant Richards Tisdell and south and by east upon great Weynoaks Town this said four hundred acres of land being In to Unto him the said Richard Milton by and for the sumportion of eight persons into this Colony which names are in the Records mentioned under this patent. To have and to hold. Dated this third day of October 1638. Andrew Parker, Christopher Stanton, Henry Palmer, William Deakes, Henry (Meltan), John Hammond, Eade Adams, Hanna (Meltan). (My note: I have seen the name Henry Foster and Hanna Mawe used instead of what is here, however I have examined the clerks inscriptions and I read them as Henry Meltan and Hanna Meltan, unless they are entered on ship records showing ME different I am staying with my transcription) (If anyone has aa the ship record of this PLEASE let me know) This patent renewed the 23rd of August 1643 by Gov William Barkaley and a patent of 200 acres more of Richard Tisdell of the 10th of February 1635 added unto it & 400 acres more added unto both these patents all which are in the name of Thomas Wheeler. (signed) Samuel Abbot.
Notes for Richard** Milton, (I): Richard Milton born 1590 -- 1595 From 1614 -- September 1621 apprentice to John Milton (Scrivener) London, England. Could this be the Richard Milton who came to Virginia in 1620? His apprenticeship ended in September 1620/1, and the ship " Supply" sailed September 18th 1620. Arrived in Virginia, at a point on the James River known now as Westover/Jamestown, on January 20th/29th 1620/1. This is information of Richard Milton/Melton comming to Ameriva. (from Virginia Archives) 291 l620. "A Note of the Shipping, Men and Provisions, sent and provided for Virginia, by the Right Honourable, the Earle of Southampton, and the Company, this yeare, 1620." The ships despatched between August 1620 and February 1620/1 were the Bona Nova, the Elizabeth, the May-Flower, the Supply, the Margaret and John, and the Abigail, carrying 600 persons in all. Two ships with 100 kine aboard were to sail from Ireland. Several ships were to transport the Governor, Treasurer and Marshal of Virginia, with their companies, together with other private plantations numbering 400 persons. There had been sent, or were on their way, 500 persons "for publike uses" and "for the encrease of the number of the Companies Tenants, and for maintenance of Officers", Among the "Men skilfull for setting up Staple Commodities" were three "for Masters of the Iron works", three "for perfecting the Salt-works", four Dutchmen from Hamburg "to erect SawingMills", and eight French vignerons from Languedoc who were also skilful in breeding silkworms. Patents had been granted to the Earl of Pembroke, Sir Richard Worsley, Sir Richard Bulkeley, Sir William Mounson, Captain William Nuce and Captain Ralph Hamor, who had "undertaken to transport great multitudes of People and Cattell". Printed,, 4pp., with endorsement only on p.4, which is slightly soiled. (Eighth Report, 37b.) Here is a passenger list the ship "The Supply". The Supply was the companion ship to the Mayflower. It left 3 weeks late from England and, unlike the Mayflower, it found it's way to Virginia. This is the list of arrivals. from ? pg. 426 RECORDS OF THE VIRGINIA COMPANY CLIV. SIR George Yeardley. Certificate to the Council and Company of Virginia of the arrival of Planters at Barklay January 29, 1620/21 Smyth of Nibley Papers, Smith 34 Document in New York Public Library. Autograph signed of "George Yeardley" and "Jo: Pory, Secr.," Seal and Stamp (Double Rose). List of Records No. 228 [SEAL] These are to certifie the right Honble Right worshipfull, and others of the Counsell and Comany for this first Southern Colony of Virginia, that there arrived at Barklay in the same country, for the account of that Society, and the Plantation fothe said hundred, upon the 29th of January 1620, these fifty persons underwritten. Vist. William Tracy Esqr. Mary Tracy his wife Thomas Tracy their sonne. Joice Tracy tbeir daughter. Francis Grevell. Elizabeth Webbe. Alice Heskins Isabell Gifford. Giles Carter. George Hall John Baily. Thomas Baugh. Gabriel Holland Richard Holland. Giles Wilkins Giles Broadway Richard Dutton. Richard Milton. Joane Coopy. Antony Coopy. Elizabeth Coopy. Philip Vrange John Page Roger Linzey. Arnold Oldsworth Esqr. Robert Pawlett Diuine. Thomas Kemys gent Robert Long gent John Holmden gent Richard Ferriby gent Thomas Sheepy gent George Keene gent Nicolas Camme gent William Finche gent Margaret his wife (note* this is incorrect, as this Maragret was married to John Fludd, however it is found in the Muster of Jordon’s Journey of 1624 that Francis was married to William Finche) Francis their daughter (perhaps engaged to William Finche) John Gibbes Robert Baker John Howlett the elder John Howlett his sonne Willia Howlett also his sonne Walter Prosser James Jelfe Richard Rolles Jane his wife Benedict Rolles their sonne *********************************************************************************** Richard must have been considered a responsible man because he was put in charge of Councillor Prontus's cattle while in shipment on the "Supply". It is possible that Richard the apprentice was sent to Virginia by his boss, John Milton the Scrivener. There is a statement by one authority that Richard the Scrivener was the nephew of John Milton the Scrivener. From "A list of servants remaining in Virginia" August 1st, 1622; Richard Milton. from RECORDS OF THE VIRGINIA COMPANY, 1607-1622, published by the Library of Congress. p. 396-7 (Smyth of Nibley Papers, 3(31) pages 131-139 Document in New York Public Library List of Records No. 205) A LIST OF MEN NOWE SENT FOR PLANTACON IN VIRGINIA SEPTEMBER 1620 Richard Milton years acr *********************************************************************************** (same source) CXLII. THOMAS PARKER, MAYOR OF BRISTOL, CERTIFICATE FOR SAILING OF THE SHIP "SUPPLY" September 18, 1620 (Smyth of Nibley Papers, NY Public Library) Theis are to certify that in the good ship called the Supply was present XVIIIth day of September . 1620 . were shipped from our port of Bristoll for plantacon in Virginia at the charges of Richard Berkeley, George Thorpe Willm Tracy and John Smyth Esqs under the conduct of the said Willm Tracy appoynted Captayne and governor over them theis fifty six psons whose names ensue, who forthwith proceeded in their voyage accordingly. Richard Milton *********************************************************************************** another entry in the: RECORDS OF THE VIRGINIA COMPANY 1607-1622 indicates that the Ship Supply arrived at Jamestown on 20 Jan 1620/21. (then another entry which states:) (John Smyth) A LIST OF SERVANTS REMAINING IN VIRGINIA August 1, 1622 ; Richard Milton (I have read but cant find that Clement Milton was brought to America with the Smyth Co. also and stayed, yet I have not found him in any other records so possibly he returned with the Smyth Co. to England in 1622.) ************************************************************************************ (from Muster of the inhabitants of Virginia settlements, January 21-23 1624/5) Settlers living at "Jordans Jorney, Charles Cittie", in Virginia January 21, 1624/5 (note* Milton,Richard was not listed in the Muster at "Jordans Jorney" in 1623/24) Milton, Richard notes; Arrrived on the Supply in 1620 Davies, John notes; (partner of William Emerson), Arrived on the George in 1617 Farrar, William notes; age 31, Arrived on the Neptune in August, 1618 (note* had land in Henrico Co.) Fludd, John notes; Arrived on the Swan in 1610 (wife) Fludd, Margaret notes; Arrived on the Supply in 1620 (daug) Finch,Frances notes; Arrived on the Supply in 1620 (son) Fludd, William notes; 3 weeks, born in "Jordans Jorney" (Note* this list I am sure is not complete but it has about 60 people on it and lists wifes and children.) *********************************************************************************** From 1624 to 1632 I have found no mention of Richard Milton in Virginia, whether he returned to England during these eight years is not known. Some researchers feel that he returned to England to get married, and continued his service with John Milton (his uncle) until 1632, although I believe he was already married to Margaret Ross and had two children by this time, William and Mary, perhaps he returned to England to retrieve his family and end his apprinticeship. In 1632 Richard is found as a witness to a Land Deed, from the Charles City Order book 1641 -- 1642: (from Order Book 1641-1642) Received 14 Dec. 1632 of Mr. John Fludd, Westover, one manservant for two years in full satisfaction for 15 acres land, being land said Fludd now liveth upon, adjoining land of John Clay and John Davis. Witness: Richard Melton, Thomas Blancks (signed) John Russell Recorded 21 April 1642.)) (note* spelled Melton for the first time) (note* John Fludd's wife and child arrived with Richard on the ship "Supply" in 1620, and was listed with Richard in the above Muster). In David Masson's book (p. 338 Ref. 4 note) states "This Richard Milton, who is found in business as a scrivener as late as 1633, is ascertained to be the son of Thomas Milton. He was very probably one of the scrivener's kin, and it is, at all event, interesting to know that there was a Richard Milton practicing as a scrivener in London from 1621 to 1633, practicing by the side of John Milton---". (there is a possibility if Richard had been sent by his uncle to the Americas, that he was retained as working for his uncle until 1633.) There's no record of his marriage, but the records disclose that a Richard Melton, in London, was married in 1629 to a Mrs. Emaline Garland, another record showing a Richard Milton and his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Milton. This contradicts records that indicate Richard Milton was married to Margaret Ross. Records also indicate a Richard Milton who wrote a Will for Francis Spencer on 7 April 1636 and proved it on 24 October 1636in England. Since Richard Milton of 1620 received a Land Grant on 29 November 1635 in Charles City County, Virginia in is unlikely that these are the same Richard's. John Milton (Scrivener) disappears after 1632, and since a Richard Milton appears in Virginia after that date it has been advanced that the Richard Milton who attested to the Spencer will was a brother of John. ******************************************************************************** SOURCE: "Immigrants to America 1718-1759" by Jack & Marion Kaminkow, Published 1964. Richard MILTON came on ship "Supply" 1620 to Va. Settled Westover. 29 Nov. 1635 purchased 75 acs. from Thos. Staff. 26 May 1637 purchased 75 acs. more from Stagg. (pgs.52 & 59). 3 Oct 1638 he received 400 acrs. from a transfer by 8 others (pgs. 98). 23 Aug 1643 Thos. Wheeler received by assignment from Richard MILTON & Robt. Tisdale 900 acs. (pg. 145.) ******************************************************************************** SURVEY REPORT No. 10927 VIRGINIA COLONIAL RECORDS PROJECT DEPOSITORY : Public Record Office CLASS: C 66/2699 Title : Chancery Patent Rolls. 11 Charles I Part 16 Exposures: 59 Reel No. Dates :1635 References Examined : 22 March 1977 To be copied : nos. 13-71 Licenses to retail tobacco. Give date, name of licensee, amount paid and area covered. The amount varied. These are for L6-13-4d unless specified. The following are for June 15 Page 2 The following are for July 10, 1635 ip No 31 Richard Milton - L6 - Linton and Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire ******************************************************************************** "George H S King, to Richard Milton of Westover in Charles Cittie County on the James River". This land was sold to John Clay, an ancestor of Henry Clay, who had come to Virginia in 1616 on the ship "TREASURER" (RE: "Adventures of Purses and Persons" - VA. 1607-1625, p.17). and on p.17; Richard Milton,: Provisions; corn, 4 bushels, arms and ammunition, powder, 2lbs., 50lb.; peece fixt, 1; armor, 1; swine and poultrie; swine,3; poultrie, 20; houses, 2. Milton, Richard 29 Nov. 1635 Charles City County 75a. South upon the main river joining East upon John Clay, West upon the land of William Thompson. Patents1, 1623-43, vol. 1, p. 404 To all to whom these fonts shall come J.St. John Harboy K+ Esquire Governor said whereas Now Know Ye that I the said St. John Harboy K+ and the 10th consort of the Commonwealth of State accordingly Give and present unto Richard Milton, seventy five acres of Land lying and being at Norfolk in the County of Charles City. South branch of main river joining East upon John Clay, West upon the land of William Thompson, North upon Houing Creek which land is one half of a plantation formerly belonging to John Davis and John Clay in & on all portions with all buildings and housing's there upon and sold by the said John Davis unto Thomas Stagg Merchant. The said Seventy Five Acres of Land and his One share of buildings there unto belonging, being In & unto him the said Richard Milton by Deed of sale from the said Thomas Stagg Merchant Entered upon record To have and to hold. Dated on the 29th November 1635. *********************************************************************************** (This appears to be and additional 75 acres of land.) Milton, Richard 26 May 1637 Charles City County 75a. South upon the main river joining East upon John Clay, West upon the land of William Thompson. Patents 1, 1623-43, vol. 1, p. 432 To all to whom these fonts shall come J.St. John Harboy K+ Governor Esquire said whereas Now Know Ye that I the said St. John Harboy K+ and the 10th consort of the Commonwealth of State accordingly Give and grant unto Richard Milton, seventy five acres of Land lying and being at Norfolk in the County of Charles City. South upon the main river Joining East upon John Clay, West upon the land of William Thompson, North upon the houring Creek which Land is one half of a plantation formerly belonging to John Davis and John Clay in and all portions with all the buildings and housing's there upon and sold by the said John Davis unto Thomas Stagg Merchant. The said Seventy and five acres of Land being In & unto him the said Richard Milton by Deed of sale from the said Thomas Stagg Merchant and Entered upon Record To have and to hold. Dated the 26th of May 1637. *********************************************************************************** Milton, Richard 3 Oct. 1638 Charles City County 400a. Bogg. &c. upon great Weynoaks Town "This patt. renewed Aug. 23, 1643 & c., & a patt. of 200 acs. more of Richard Tisdell of the 10th of Feb. 1635 added unto it & 400 acs. more added unto both these patents all of which are in the name of Thomas Wheeler. Patents 1, 1623-43, vol. 2, p. 602 To all to whom these fonts shall come of J.St. John Harboy K+ Governor Esquire said whereas Now Know Ye that I the said St. John Harboy K+ dod 10th the consort of the Commonwealth of State accordingly Give and grant unto Richard Milton, four hundred acres of Land formerly lying and being in the County of Charles Cittie bounded west and by North into the woods east and by North upon the Creek North and by west upon Serjeant Richards Tisdell and south and by east upon great Weynoaks Town this said four hundred acres of land being In to Unto him the said Richard Milton by and for the sumportion of eight persons into this Colony which names are in the Records mentioned under this patent. To have and to hold. Dated this third day of October 1638. Andrew Parker, Christopher Stanton, Henry Palmer, William Deakes, Henry (Meltan), John Hammond, Eade Adams, Hanna (Meltan). (My note: I have seen the name Henry Foster and Hanna Mawe used instead of what is here, however I have examined the clerks inscriptions and I read them as Henry Meltan and Hanna Meltan, unless they are entered on ship records showing ME different I am staying with my transcription) (If anyone has aa the ship record of this PLEASE let me know) This patent renewed the 23rd of August 1643 by Gov William Barkaley and a patent of 200 acres more of Richard Tisdell of the 10th of February 1635 added unto it & 400 acres more added unto both these patents all which are in the name of Thomas Wheeler. (signed) __________Samuel Abbot *********************************************************************************** Richard married Miss Ross (Margaret Ross???) of Scotland. ***********************************************************************************
Applies to:
Richard Melton.
- John MILTON was born in 1564 in Shotover Forrest, St. Smithins, London, England. He died on 15 Mar 1648 in England. He was buried in St. Giles, Cripplegate. John was driven from his home, Oxfordshire, by his father over the son's reading the Bible in defiance of the Catholic resistance to the Church of England. John went to London and became a scrivener. John MILTON and Sarah JEFFREYS were married in 1600.
Applies to:
John Milton.
- Thomas Melton
To America in 1607, settled in James City, Virginia
Thomas Melton was born in 1570 in England. He died about 1640 in England . Thomas Melton, born about 1570, in England. He is believed to have come to America in 1607, and setteled in James City, Virginia. See page 14 of the list of people living there on Feb. 4, 1624, in the book "Coming to America, Melton" by Michael Melton Leisure. Parents: Richard Melton and Elizabeth .
He was married to Margaret Ross in England. Children were: Richard I Melton , Henry Melton , Clement Melton , Thomas Melton .
Thomas MILTON Birth: ABT. 1570 in England Father: Richard MILTON b: ABT. 1536 in Stanton-Saint-John, England Mother: Elizabeth Marriage 1 Spouse Unknown Married: ABT. 1590 in England. Children Richard I MILTON b: ABT. 1595 in England; Thomas MELTON , Sr. b: ABT. 1599 in England; Clement MELTON b: ABT. 1607 in England; Henry MELTON b: ABT. 1612 in England Notes for Thomas Milton:Did one of Thomas's son's have a son named Anthony? (From Virginia Archives) NAME Melton, Anthony. DATE 1675. SOURCE Deeds, Orders, Wills, etc. [Records No. 5], 1672-1676 (Reel 2a) p. 126. Adms. bond rec. 25 Oct. 1675. p. 151. Inv., appr. & accounts dated 3 Nov. 1675. NOTE Part of index to York County Wills and Administrations (1633-1811) PLACE York County (Va.) FORM Estate administration records. aat. COLLECTION Virginia wills and administrations I am uncertain, but I think perhaps Thomas came to the Americas about 1606 with his family, perhaps looking to find out what happened with his brother. His wife may have died enroute as she is not found on records. Here is a part of what my speculation is based on; Virginia People The First Settlers Source: Virginia Company, list written by Captain John Smith, 1607, but alphabetized here. Jamestown Settlers, 1607 82 passengers listed. Martin, Captain John Councilman (Martine, by his signature)(note* Lettice Melton ancestor) Martin, John Gentleman Mouton, Thomas Gentleman (believed to be Melton/Milton) Mutton, Richard (boy)(believed to be Melton/Milton, perhaps son of Thomas) Smith, Captain John Councilman Walker, George Gentleman White, William Laborer Muster of the inhabitants of Virginia settlements, January 20-February 4, 1624/5 Settlers living at "James Citty" in Virginia February 4, 1624/5 At "[C]apt Smiths Plant(ation)", "Over ye Watter": Alford, Richard; Baker, William; Butterfeild, John ;Fowler, Francis ; Harvie, Thomas ;Lawson, Christopher ;(wife) Lawson, Alice; Molton, Thomas ; (Thomas Melton, b. 1599) ;Redhead, Christopher ;Webb, Stephen ;
Applies to:
Thomas Milton.
- Family 1 : Thomas* BANCROFT <../d0005/g0000083.html>
MARRIAGE: 1615, England
+Sarah* BANCROFT <../d0008/g0000057.html>
John BANCROFT <../d0012/g0000033.html>
Thomas BANCROFT <../d0013/g0000033.html>
Samuel BANCROFT <../d0011/g0000033.html>
Anna BANCROFT <../d0014/g0000033.html>
William BANCROFT <../d0010/g0000033.html>
Elizabeth BANCROFT <../d0010/g0000080.html>
Family 2 : Thomas BARBER <../d0011/g0000080.html>
MARRIAGE: 7 Oct 1640, Windsor,CT
Applies to:
Thomas Bancroft.
- Notes for Richard Milton: (The following is from the Volume: The Family of Milton, by Hugh M. Milton) Richard Milton, son of Henry and Agnes, was a loyal Pappist and throughout his life resisted the efforts to establish the Church of England. After Elizabeth "I" came to the throne, she strengthened the Church of England by insisting that people of all faiths attend ecumenical services. Attendance was mandatory, and Richard refused and was convicted and fined sixty pounds on two occasions in 1601 as a recusant (a recusant being one who refuse to obey an order or law). Richard's wife, Ellen, had apparently been married previously as record shows her as Jeffreys; nee Bradshaw, Caston, Haughton. The name Jeffreys appears twice in the Milton geology. First, a Ellen Jeffreys had daughter Sarah who became the wife of John (Scriviner) Milton, and secondly, a Ellen Jeffreys who showed to her son-in-law, John the poet, the Haughton Coat of Arms which caused the Milton's to refer to two such designs in Thier Coat of Arms. In the parish records of ALLHOLLOWS, BREAD STREET, LONDON, there appears this entry: The 22d of Feb AD 1610, was buried in this parish Mrs. Ellen J. Jeffries, the mother of Mr. John Milton's wife." (Ref. 4 p.30) (This is confusing, but I will try to explain my theory. In a previous marriage of Ellen's, Sarah was born, which made her a step sister to John (whom he latter married). Which would mean Richard was previously married and of this marriage were born his four children. There are records in England of a Richard Milton married to Elizabeth Milton. This is all speculation.) Richard Milton was a substantial man reportedly and under-ranger in the Shotover Forest. He is the only person recorded as being a recusant in Oxfordshire. After 1601 there is nothing recorded of Richard Milton. It is believed that he was buried at Stanton -- Saint -- John.
Richard MILTON was born about 1536 in Stanton, St. John, Oxford, England. He died about 1601 in Stanton, St. John, Oxford, England. Richard Milton, son of Henry and Agnes, was a loyal Papist and throughout his life resisted the ifforts to establish the Church of England. After Elizabeth I came to the throne, she strengthened the Church of England by insisting that people of all faiths attend ecumenical services. Attnedance was mandatory, and Richard refused and was convicted and fined sixty pounds on two occasions in 1601 as a recusant ( a recusant being one who refuses to obey an order or law). Richard's wife, Ellen, had apparently been married previously as record shows her as Jeffreys; nee Bradshaw, Caston, Haughton. The name Jeffreys appears twice in teh Milton geology(sic). First, a Ellen Jeffreys who showed to her son-in-law, John the poet, the Haughton coat of Arms which caused the Miltons to refer to two such designs in their Coat of Arms. In the parish records of All Hallows, Bread Street, London, there appears this entry: "The 22d of Feb AD1610, was buried in this parish Mrs. Ellen J. Jeffries, the mother of Mr John Milton's wife." (Ref. p. 30) Richard MILTON and Elizabeth HAUGHTON were married in 1563.
Applies to:
Richard Melton.
- Probably the widow Jefferies
Applies to:
Ellen J. Bradshaw.
- Other names for Eleanor were Eleanor MILLITON, Elinor MYLEINTON and Eleanor MYLLAYTON.
Marriage Information:
Eleanor married John BONYTHON, son of Richard BONYTHON and Jane DURANT . (John BONYTHON was born in 1543 in Cury, Cornwall and died in 1580
Applies to:
Eleanore Melton.
- Spouses/Children: John BONYTHON
Cpt. John BONYTHON
Cpt. Richard BONYTHON
Reskymer BONYTHON
Edmond BONYTHON
William BONYTHON <
Elizabeth BONYTHON <
Anne BONYTHON
Jane BONYTHON
Applies to:
John Bonython.
- CHILDREN
Name: Richard * MELTON
Born: 1595 at: England
Married: at: Charles City County, Virginia
Died: ABT. 1670 at: Charles Citte, Charles City County, Virginia
Spouses: Miss ROSS Mrs Richard MELTON
NOTES
Name: Henry MELTON
Born: BET. 1580 - 1610 at: England
Married: at:
Died: at:
Spouses:
NOTES
Name: Clement MELTON
Born: BET. 1590 - 1600 at:
Married: at:
Died: at:
Spouses:
Name: Thomas MELTON
Born: BET. 1600 - 1630 at: England
Married: at:
Died: ABT. 1644 at:
Spouses: Hannah "Anna" WALLINGSTON
Applies to:
Thomas Melton I.
- 1. Sir Henry Pierrepont, of Holme-Pierrepont
2. Anne Pierrepont
3. Isabella Pierrepont
Applies to:
George Pierrepont.
- DEATH: Their wills are in the Bishops Registry of Oxford (Ref. 4 pp14-15) Two children were
mentioned, Richard and Elizabeth.
Notes for Henry Milton: (The following is from the Volume: The Family of Milton, by Hugh M. Milton) Henry Milton who resided in Stanton -- Saint -- John, England. He and his wife Agnes wills are in the Bishops Registry at Oxford (Ref. 4 pp14-15). From the Will of Agnes, two children are mentioned, Richard and Elizabeth, with an additional reference to " my son William Howze". It is not known if William is from a previous marriage or if he is the husband of the Elizabeth, my belief is that he is the husband of Elizabeth. Both Henry and Agnes were dead by 1562 and left only Richard to preserve the Milton name. Their bodies were interred at Stanton -- Saint -- John, England. In the Will of Henry Milton, great grandfather of the poet, there is the provision " I give to Isabel my daughter a Bullock and a half quarter or of barley, and Richard my son shall keep the said Bullock untill he is three years old; item, I give to Roland Mylton and Alys Mylton, each of them, half a quarter of barley----" (p. 15 Ref. 4) In the Will of Agnes Milton, there is mentioned "--- my daughter Elizabeth---- and my son Richard,-------- my son William Howse-----" As one can see Henry named the daughter Isabel, and Agnes named daughter Elizabeth, neither one named the other, so it is my belief that they are one in the same Elizabeth Isabel Milton. And of the Will of Henry Milton the mention of Roland Mylton and of Alys Mylton has one to believe that they are either children of Henry, possibly of previous marriage, or more than likely brothers of Henry. ********************************** Burial: will pr. 21 Nov 1558 Notes for Agnes: Burial: will pr. 1561
Henry Melton was born in 1512 in England. He died in 1562 in Stanton-Saint-John, England -15-. He has reference number 1529. Their wills are in the Bishops Registry of Oxford (Ref. 4 pp14-15) Two children were mentioned, Richare and Elizaberth. The following is from the Volume: The Family of Melton/Milton, by Hugh M. Melton. Henry Milton who resided in Stanton-Saint-John, England. He and his wife, Agnes, wills are in the Bishop's Registry at Oxford. From the wills of Agnes, two children are mentioned, Richard and Elizabeth, with an additional reference to "my son William Howze". It is not known if William is from a previous marriage or if he is the husband of the Elizabeth, my belief is that he is the Husband of Elizabeth. Both Henry and Agnes were dead by 1562 and left only Richard to preserve the Melton/Milton name. Their bodies were interred at Stanton-Saint-John, England. In the Will of Henry, great grandfather of the poet, there is provision "I give to Isabel my daughter a Bullock and a half quarter or of barley, and Richard my son shall keep the said Bullock until he is three years old; item I give to Roland Mylton and Alys Mylton, each of them half a quarter of barley. (page 15, Ref. 4) In the Will of Agnes Melton/Milton, there is mentioned "--my daughter Elizabeth ---and my son Richard, -----my son William Howse---- As you can see Henry named the daughter Isabel and Agnes named Daughter Elizabeth, neither one named the other, so it is my belief that they are one in the same Elizabeth Isabel Milton. And of the Will of Henry Milton the mention of Roland Mylton and of Alys Mylton has one to believe that they are either children of Henry, possibly of a previous marriage, or more than likely brothers of Henry. Parents: Richard Melton and Mrs. Foxe .
He was married to Agnes about 1533 in England. Children were: Richard Melton , Elizabeth Melton .
Henry MILTON Birth: ABT. 1512 in England Death: BEF. 1562 in Stanton-Saint-John, England. Father: Richard MILTON b: ABT. 1485 Mother: ? FOXE b: ABT. 1485 Marriage 1 Agnes ? b: ABT. 1515 in England Children Richard MILTON b: ABT. 1536 in Stanton-Saint-John, England; Elizabeth Isabell MILTON b: ABT. 1539 in Stanton-Saint-John, England Notes for Henry Milton: (The following is from the Volume: The Family of Milton, by Hugh M. Milton) Henry Milton who resided in Stanton -- Saint -- John, England. He and his wife Agnes wills are in the Bishops Registry at Oxford (Ref. 4 pp14-15). From the Will of Agnes, two children are mentioned, Richard and Elizabeth, with an additional reference to " my son William Howze". It is not known if William is from a previous marriage or if he is the husband of the Elizabeth, my belief is that he is the husband of Elizabeth. Both Henry and Agnes were dead by 1562 and left only Richard to preserve the Milton name. Their bodies were interred at Stanton -- Saint -- John, England. In the Will of Henry Milton, great grandfather of the poet, there is the provision " I give to Isabel my daughter a Bullock and a half quarter or of barley, and Richard my son shall keep the said Bullock untill he is three years old; item, I give to Roland Mylton and Alys Mylton, each of them, half a quarter of barley----" (p. 15 Ref. 4) In the Will of Agnes Milton, there is mentioned "--- my daughter Elizabeth---- and my son Richard,-------- my son William Howse-----" As one can see Henry named the daughter Isabel, and Agnes named daughter Elizabeth, neither one named the other, so it is my belief that they are one in the same Elizabeth Isabel Milton. And of the Will of Henry Milton the mention of Roland Mylton and of Alys Mylton has one to believe that they are either children of Henry, possibly of previous marriage, or more than likely brothers of Henry.
Applies to:
Henry Melton.
- William migrated from England to the New World. He his shown arriving in
Virginia in 1618. This is further pointed out by the book "Early Child
Immigrants to Virginia, 1618-1642 " by Robert Hume. Magna Carta Book Co.
1986 52 P. on page 8.
William MELITON of Pengarrick
Born: Pengaraek, Cornwall
Other names for William were William MELTON and William MYLLYTON.
Applies to:
William Melton.
- CHILDREN
Name: John DARCY
Born: BET. 1530 - 1560 at:
Married: at:
Died: at:
Spouses:
Name: George Jr. DARCY
Born: BET. 1530 - 1560 at:
Married: at:
Died: at:
Spouses:
Name: Agnes DARCY
Born: BET. 1530 - 1560 at:
Married: at:
Died: at:
Spouses:
Name: Mary DARCY
Born: BET. 1530 - 1560 at:
Married: at:
Died: at:
Spouses:
Name: Edith DARCY
Born: BET. 1530 - 1560 at:
Married: at:
Died: at:
Spouses:
Name: Elizabeth DARCY
Born: BET. 1530 - 1560 at:
Married: at:
Died: at:
Spouses:
Name: Clare DARCY
Born: BET. 1530 - 1560 at:
Married: at:
Died: at:
Spouses:
Applies to:
George Darcy.
- See Foxe.txt
She was the Widow Foxe,
Applies to:
Ms. Foxe.
- "The Wentworth Genealogy, English and American", John Wentworth, 1878. ~$340 from NEHGS
"Pedigrees of the County Families of Yorkshire", Foster, 1874, 2 vols. vol1: West Riding, vol2: North and East Ridings
Sir John Melton lived at Aston, England .
Church of All Saints, Aston, in the Diocese of Sheffield. Here the ancient leaded North windows are of plain glass with square heads, one of them being blocked by the vestry which was evidently added at a later date. Below one of the North windows are some ancient brasses, the larger plate engraved "Of Yor charitie pray for the Soule of Sir John Melton, Knight, which deceased the Xl daie of July, the yere of our Lord MoVeXo [1510], and the second yere of the reigne of Kyng Henry the eight. On whos soule Jesus have mercy. Amen" while the two smaller shields flanking this bear the Melton coats-of-arms.
It is interesting to know that this knight, who deceased in 1510, was one of a long line of Meltons of Aston Hall, the first of whom, Sir William Melton, acquired the Hall in 1332. He was a notable figure in the State, being Archhishop of York, and Lord Chancellor of England. Thus has Aston had its part in the ecclesiastical and civil government of England. Another point of interest is that these same Melton Arms are to be found on the brasses of Rotherham Parish Church.
The Meltons were patrons of the living of Aston from 1332 to 1539, until the time of the Reformation of England. Whether the Melton family still continued in the old Faith, and thus gradually (owing to heavy fines and penalties) lost their wealth, history does not record. But at all events their patronage of the living ceased in 1539. We do know, however, that from 1496-1516 a Mr. William Melton (probably a relation of the patron of Aston) was Rector of the Church.
Applies to:
John Melton III.
- Richard MILTON Birth: ABT. 1485 Notes for Richard Milton: MELTON IMMIGRANTS TO AMERICA THIS IS THE EARLIEST MELTON IN AMERICA The Roanoke Colony, 1587 SN: 8715 2006 0 L of C # 61 3775 (Reprinted from HAKLUYT, Senate Doc No. 677, 1915, 63rd Congress, 3rd Session, L of C, pg 54)p211 - The names of the men, women and children (121), which safely arrived in Virginia 1587. Anno regni ReginÇ ElizabethÇ 29. of the 121 passengers; Martyn, George Mylton, Henry (note* it is stated that ALL of the settlers mysteriously disappeared before 1590.) Virginia People The First Settlers Source: Virginia Company, list written by Captain John Smith, 1607, but alphabetized here. Jamestown Settlers, 1607 82 passengers listed. Martin, Captain John Councilman (Martine, by his signature)(note* Lettice Melton ancestor) Martin, John Gentleman Mouton, Thomas Gentleman (believed to be Melton/Milton) Mutton, Richard (boy)(believed to be Melton/Milton) Smith, Captain John Councilman Walker, George Gentleman White, William Laborer Muster of the inhabitants of Virginia settlements, January 20-February 4, 1624/5 Settlers living at "James Citty" in Virginia February 4, 1624/5 At "Capt Smiths Plantation", "Over ye Watter": Alford, Richard; Baker, William; Butterfeild, John; Fowler, Francis; Harvie, Thomas; Lawson, Christopher; Lawson, Alice; Molton, Thomas(note* above Thomas, perhaps father of this Thomas Melton, b. 1599); Redhead, Christopher; Hume. Robert. Early Child Immigrants to Virginia, 1618-1642. Baltimore: Magna Carta Book Co, 1986 52p. William arrived in Virginia in 1618. Pg. 8. Nugent, Nell M. Cavaliers and Pioneers: A Calendar of Virginia Land Grants, 1623-1800. Vol 1:1-6. Richmond, VA: Dietz Printing Co., [1929-1931. Although vol.6 ends with the year 1695, no other volumes were published.] Thomas, age na, arrived in Virginia in 1628. Pg. 31. Thomas, age na, arrived in Virginia in 1638 with wife Hannah. Pg. 150. Nugent, Nell Marion, abstractor. Cavahers & Pioneers: Abstracts of Virginia Land... Reprint. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co, 1969. Thomas arrived in Virginia in 1628. Pg. 22. Thomas arrived in Virginia in 1638 with wife Hannah. Pg. 106 Greer, George Cabell. Early Virginia Immigrants, 1623-1666. Reprint. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1960. Thomas arrived in Virginia in 1635. Pg. 224. Somerby, Horatio G. "Passengers for Virginia, 1635." New England Historical & Genealogical Register. 2:1 (January 1848),pp. 111-113. Henry, age 23, arrived in Virginia in 1635. Pg. 145. Tepper, Michael. editor. Passengers to America: A Consolidation. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1977. Henry, age 23, arrived in Virginia in 1635. Pg. 106. Hotten, John Camden. editor. Original Lists of Persons of Quality. Reprint. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub.Co., 1974. Henry, age 23, arrived in Virginia in 1635. Pg. 129. Coldham, Peter Wilson. The Complete Book of Emigrants 1607-1660: A Comprehensive Listing Baltimore:Genealogical Publishing Co., 1988. 600p. Henry, age 23, arrived in Virginia in 1635. Pg. 165. William arrived in Virginia in 1619. Pg. 12. Nugent, Nell Marion. Cavaliers and Pioneers: Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants. Vol. 2: l666-l695. Indexed by Claudia B. Grundman. Richmond, VA: Virginia State Library, 1977. 609p. Andrew, age na, arrived in Virginia in 1668. Pg. 45. Hen, age na, arrived in Virginia in abt. 1662. Pg. 103. Jno, age na, arrived in Virginia in 1672. Pg. 111. Skordas, Gust, editor. Early Settlers of MD: Index Names of Immigrants... Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co.. 1968. John arrived in Maryland in 1661. Pg. 314 Thomas arrived in Maryland in 1667. Pg. 314. William arrived in Maryland in 1673. Pg. 314. Coldham, Peter Wilson. English Convicts in Colonial America. New Orleans:Polyanthos, 1976 (Vol 2:London..). Joseph arrived in Barbados in 1677. Pg. 101. Coldham, Peter Wilson. Bonded Passengers to America. Bait: Gene. Pub. Co., Inc., 1983 Vol 3 London. Joseph arrived in Barbados in 1677. Pg. 101. Oldham, Peter Wilson. The Complete Book of Emigrants: A Comprehensive Listing... 1661-1699. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1990. 894p. Joseph arrived in Barbados in 1677. Pg. 295. Philip arrived in the New World in 1678. Pg. 313. Oldham, Peter Wilson. Bonded Passengers to America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1983 Vol 9. Philip arrived in the New World in 1678. Pg. 16. Kaminkow, Jack, and Marion Kaminkow. A List of Emigrants from England to America, 1718-1759. Baltimore: Magna Carta Book Co., 1984. Reprinted, with additional records originally incorporated in the "new edition" of 1981, Genealogical Publishing Co., 1989. 292p. Richard, age 20, arrived in Maryland in 1720. Pg. 154. Oldham, Peter Wilson. The Complete Book of grants: A Comprehensive Listing... 1700-1750. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1992. 743p. Richard, age 20, arrived in Maryland in 1720. Pg. 255. Oldham, Peter Wilson. "Vol.7. Norfolk Circuit, 1663-1775." Bonded Passengers to America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1983. Thomas arrived in the New World in 1761. Pg. 53. Record of Indentures of Individuals..." Pennsylvania German Society Proceedings & Address. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1973. Thomas arrived in Virginia in 1773. Pg. 240. (from England Port Books) Richard Milton departs Bristol, England 1620 arrived on "Supply" Jan. 20, 1621. William Milton from Burton,England departed for Barbados 1654-1663 p.194. William Milton from Bristol,England departed for Virginia 1654-1663 p.528 (note* William Milton 1654 by Lt. Col. Giles Brent, Westmoreland Co. p.227) Westmoreland was formed from Northumberland 1653. Alice Milton from Bristol,England departed for Virginia 1654-1663 p.499 (?wife of above William?). John Melten from Rumsey,England departed for Barbados 1654-1663 p.167. From the "LONDON GAZETTE", October 1788 CONVICTS TRANSPORTED TO THE NEW COLONY NAME, where sentenced Term MILTON, Charles, Maidstone From the "NEW HOLLAND MORNING POST", 18th October, 1791 List of Persons transported as Criminals to New South Wales in the Ships as following, via: Atlantic, William and Ann, Britannia, Matilda, Salamander, Albemarle, Mary Anne, Admiral Barrington, Active and Gorgon. Name, Where Convicted Term MILTON, John, Middlesex . Life In an attempt to better explain the reason there are so many locations given for the birth location/counties I submit the following; The early settlers of Virginia began to form government control of areas in the 1630's. In 1634 the following Shires/Counties were established, and from them came the 95 counties that make up Virginia. (FROM THE VIRGINIA STATE ARCHIVES) ACCAWMACK created in 1634, name was changed to North Hampton County in 1643. CHARLES CITY created in 1634 CHARLES RIVER created in 1634, name was changed to York County in 1642 KECOUGHTON created in 1634, name changed to Elizabeth City County. HENRICO created in 1634 JAMES CITY created in 1634 WARROSQUYOAKE created in 1634; later known as Isle of Wight in 1637 WARWICK RIVER created in 1634, later known as Warwick The Counties split even more in the early 1700's, some every couple of years. This is why there are so may discrepancies on birth locations in early Virginia. This has caused the birth location of a child to be different from their siblings although the family never moved and has gone so far as having a person born in a county, have children, and die, without ever leaving the homestead but the counties differ. I will attempt to give the major county formations that I have seen for Melton's. ALBEMARLE - WAS FORMED IN 1744 from Goochland and Louisa, and certain islands in the "Fluvanna River" (later know as the James River). AMELIA - WAS FORMED IN 1734 from Prince George and Brunswick. AMHEARST - WAS FORMED IN 1761 from Albemarle. BEDFORD - WAS FORMED IN 1753 from Albemarle and Lunenburg. BRUNSWICK - WAS FORMED IN 1720 and again in 1732 from Prince George, Surry, and Isle of Wight. CUMBERLAND - WAS FORMED IN 1749 from Goochland. FAIRFAX - WAS FORMED IN 1742 from Prince William. FAUQUIER - WAS FORMED IN 1759 from Prince William. FLUVANNA - WAS FORMED IN 1777 from Albemarle. GOOCHLAND - WAS FORMED IN 1728 from Henrico. HANOVER - WAS FORMED IN 1721 from New Kent. Over a 30 year period, from 1715 to 1745, your ancestors could have held the same piece of land, but lived in four different counties: New Kent, Hanover, Louisa, and Albemarle. *JAMES CITY - ORIGINAL SHIRE - parts of New Kent and York added after 1638. LOUISA - WAS FORMED IN 1742 from Hanover. NEW KENT - WAS FORMED IN 1654 from York. **NORTHAMPTON - ORIGINAL SHIRE - it should be noted that prior to 1634 and formation of the counties, all peninsula lands south of Maryland were known as NORTHHAMPTON "Upper & Lower". The County was originaly known as Accomack when formed in 1634 and changed to Northampton in 1643. PRINCE WILLIAM - WAS FORMED IN 1730 from Stafford and King George. SOUTHAMPTON - WAS FORMED IN 1749 from Isle of Wight and Nansemond. STAFFORD - WAS FORMED IN 1664 from Westmoreland. SURRY - WAS FORMED IN 1652 from James City.
Applies to:
Thomas Richard Melton.
- http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=REG&db=amylynnrichards&id=I271
Applies to:
John Melton II.
- BIOGRAPHY: The Fitzhugh family were neighbors to the early Meltons of Albemarle County, Virginia.
Applies to:
Margery Mary Fitzhugh.
- "Melton Mowbray is in Framland Hundred, and gives name to a township, parish, poor law union, county court, petty sessional and local board district, and the celebrated Melton Hunt. It is a polling place for the northern division of the county, and has attained considerable celebrity for its manufacture of pork pies, and is a pleasant and well built market town, pleasantly seated on the banks of the small river Eye, in a fertile open vale, 15 miles N. E. of Leicester, 10 miles N.W. of Oakham, 16 miles S.W. of Grantham, and 105 miles N. N. W. of London. Melton Mowbray parish, which comprises the townships of Burton Lazars, Freeby, Melton Mowbray, Sysonby, and Welby, in 1871 contained 5559 persons, living in 1123 houses, on 10266 acres of land; of these, 5033 persons, 1020 houses, and about 3300 acres, were in Melton Mowbray township. The soil is generally a black sandy loam, inclining to clay, and having a plentiful substratum of gravel. It had only 1766 inhabitants in 1801, but in 1831 they had increased to 3327, in 1841 to 3740, in 1851 to 4434, and in 1861 to 4436. The return for 1871, given above included a number of persons visiting the steeple-chases, and also 126 paupers in the union workhouse."[White's History, Gazetteer and Directory of the Counties of Leicester and Rutland. 3rd Edition 1877]
Applies to:
John Melton I.
- Margret Melton, of Aston
Wed John Markenfield??
M L Call: The Royal Ancestry Bible Vol 3 Chart 2966
Applies to:
Margaret Melton.
- Her 3-Great Grandchildren: Margaret PORT <../s025/f027026.htm> ; Dorothy PORT <../s029/f027026.htm> Her 9-Great Grandchild: Thomas LYON <../s028/f297297.htm>
Applies to:
Ralph Nicholas Longford.
- Sources;
1. The Lineage and Ancestry of H.R.H. Prince Charles, Prince of Wales Edinburgh, 1977., Gerald Paget, Reference: Q 116 334 2. The Wallop Family and Their Ancestry 1928 , Vernon James Watney, Reference: 540 3. Harleian Society Publications Visitation series , Reference: 95;286 ; 16;303
Applies to:
Thomas (John) Melton.
- His 3-Great Grandchild: Dorothy MONTGOMERY His 9-Great Grandchild: Philip STANHOPE
M L Call: The Royal Ancestry Bible Vol 3: 2966
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It is interesting to note the relative value of the 13th century and the middle of the 19th century. Under the Commutation of Tithes Act the rectorial tithes of Kingsclere were commuted for a rent charge of £1850, and the value of the vicarage at £440, a total revenue of more than 22½ times that of 1290. The value of the manor of Kingsclere to the Canons of Rouen in 1290 was £60 per annum. This local administration of the hundred and manor of Kingsclere by a body of French ecclesiastics was an anomalous state of affairs, and must have led at times to disputes and complications. There was certainly nothing English in the arrangement. Thus, in the 51 Henry III., about 1267, a trial took place concerning seven acres of land held in Kingsclere unlawfully by Walter, the parson of the church, who did not appear. Sworn evidence was taken that the land was formerly held by William Bernard, and that Nicholas Bernard was his heir, but, because he was under age when William died, he was in custody of the said Walter, and afterwards, when Nicholas came of age, Walter detained the said land for five years. Judgement was given by the court that Nicholas should be indemnified, and Walter fined fifty shillings. The wars between England and France must have made the Canons realise that their valuable property at Kingsclere was held by a very insecure tenure. As late, however, as the 9th Edward II, they were certified in a Parliamentary writ as still being the lords of this manor, but not of the hundred. The end, however, of their connection with this parish was near at hand. In the first year of Edward III. Kingsclere was again in the King's hands, for in that year he committed the custody of the manor to Richard de Wyville, parson of the church of Kingsclere, to account for the same. Four years later an inquisition concerning the woodlands shows that the Dean and Chapter of Rouen had not finally lost the manor. Later on, on account of the war with France, the king granted the custody of the manor of Kingsclere, with its belongings, to Peter de Galicien. The end came in 1335, when Peter, Archbishop of Rouen, gave and conceded to William de Melton, Archbishop of York the manor of Kingsclere. He conveyed to the English prelate what the circumstances of the time would allow him to retain no longer. If the records of Rouen Cathedral from the 12th to the 14th century escaped the fury of the French Revolution, and are still in existence, it is certain that they would supply information for the history of Kingsclere. Archbishop William de Melton was one of the leading men in State affairs. He had been in the service of the Crown from early life, and had gradually risen from one office to another until he became Archbishop of York in 1316. He it was who officiated at the marriage of Edward III. and Queen Philippa. The year 1335 was thus a turning point in the history of Kingsclere, for in that year its foreign connection ceased.
Archbishop de Melton was a man who had risen from humble parentage to one of the highest positions in the kingdom, and he desired to found a family, leave a name behind him, and provide for his heirs. He had sufficient influence with the king to obtain for himself personally a grant of the manor of Kingsclere, with other manors, and these were passed on to his nephew. Sir William de Melton. The Archbishop was, however, the first English lord of this manor after its separation from the Cathedral of Rouen, and the name, Bishop's Hill, in this parish, may be a surviving trace of him. He died in 1340, and his nephew, Sir William de Melton, was enfeoffed or put into possession of the manor in the 22nd Edward III., by Bishop William de Edyngton. The tenure was changed, the manor being granted to the de Melton family by the grand serjeantry of the defence of Winchester Castle. In the 11th Richard II. the manor was held by Thomas Wyntershull, apparently under the de Melton family. In the 22nd Richard II. it was held by another Sir William Melton, and in the time of Edward IV. by Sir John Melton, whose widow, Cecilia, held it in the 2nd Richard III., i.e. 1485, the date of the battle of Bosworth, when the Tudor dynasty arose.
When the Archbishop of Rouen surrendered the manor of Kingsclere to the Archbishop of York the transaction was carried out in a legal way by the sanction of the king. The tithes were already in possession of the Crown, or passed into the king's hand, who, in the same year in which he conveyed the manor to Archbishop de Melton, viz., 10th Edward III., granted the advowson of the church to William de Montague, Earl of Salisbury, and his heirs. This was done for a special purpose. The Earl was desirous of founding a priory, and it was largely endowed with tythes Accordingly we find that William de Montague, Earl of Salisbury, founded the Priory of Bisham, or Bustlesham, in 1338, and endowed it, among other possessions, with the rectory of Kingsclere. Bisham is in Berkshire, close to the Thames, and opposite to Great Marlow, in Buckinghamshire There the earl established his priory, which held the rectory of Kingsclere for 200 years. Before the establishment of the priory there had been a preceptory of the Knights Templar at Bisham. The priory was of the Augustine order, and was comparatively a wealthy one. It was surrendered on June 19th, 1538, and the deed of surrender was signed by sixteen of its Canons.
Sources;
1. The Wallop Family and Their Ancestry 1928 , Vernon James Watney, Reference: 540 2. Harleian Society Publications Visitation series , Reference: 95;286
Church of All Saints, Aston, in the Diocese of Sheffield. 1398 Sir William Melton, the lord of the manor, was buried (as requested in his will) between the chapel of St. Mary and the body of the Church.
Applies to:
William Ricardus De Melton.
- Elizabeth EVERINGHAM
HRH William's 20-Great Grandmother. PM Churchill's 17-Great Aunt.
1. The Wallop Family and Their Ancestry 1928 , Vernon James Watney, Reference: 540 2. Harleian Society Publications Visitation series , Reference: 95;286
Applies to:
Elizabeth Everingham.
- A Genealogical History of the dormant, abeyant, forfeited and extinct peerages of the British Empire, London, 1866, Burke, Sir Bernard
The Wallop Family and Their Ancestry 1928 , Watney, Vernon James, Reference: 508
William de Melton of Aston
Previously,and still in some genealogies, shown as Siwate de Meltone. However;
----- Original Message ----- From: > To: > Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2003 11:20 PM Subject: [MELTON-L] Siwate de Meltona was not a Melton > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > > > Message Board Post: > > I "authored" this lineage so to speak several years ago...and wrote a retraction on this ancestry board as well as my site. I'm sorry to see this keeps popping up but I hope this statement stays in this board this time for future researchers. > > What it boils down to is Siwate was a slave in the household of a Melton, he was NOT a Melton. I had a whole page on it on my site a while back. I run the Melton Surname Resource Center, unfortunately, the past year we've been moving and building a home so I haven't been able to update it. I've been out in the country on a ranch without my computer. My computer's out of storage now and I have been working on getting the site updated again. I will post the link when it's back up.
Applies to:
William De Melton.