William T. Melton

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: William T Melton
Age: 1
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1939
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Grandson
Home in 1940: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia
Street: Route 15
Household Members:
Robert J Melton 71
Hattie M Melton 70
Robert M Melton 33 [uncle]
William T Melton 31
Louise Melton 33
William T Melton 1

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Wm T Milton [Wm T Melton]
Age in 1910: 2
Birth Year: abt 1908
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Robert J Milton
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Hattie H Milton
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: William T Melton
Age: 11
Birth Year: abt 1909
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Robert J Melton
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Hattie M Melton
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: William T Melton
Age: 31
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1909
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia
Street: Route 15
Inferred Residence in 1935: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina
Residence in 1935: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Occupation: Construction
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in Government work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: $750
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Robert J Melton 71
Hattie M Melton 70
Robert M Melton 33
William T Melton 31
Louise Melton 33
William T Melton 1


Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: William Melton
SSN: 251-09-5657
Last Residence: 23022 Bremo Bluff, Fluvanna, Virginia
Born: 12 Apr 1908
Died: Oct 1972
State (Year) SSN issued: South Carolina (Before 1951)

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Melton&GSiman=1&GScid=50269&GRid=53676051&

William married Louise Lipscomb. Louise was born 04 Oct 1906, Greenville Co. SC; died April 30, 2002,, Charlottesville, Albemarle Co. VA; was buried , Fork Union Cemetery, Fork Union, Fluvanna Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Louise Melton
Age: 33
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1907
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: South Carolina
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Daughter-in-law
Home in 1940: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia
Street: Route 15
Inferred Residence in 1935: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina
Residence in 1935: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Robert J Melton 71
Hattie M Melton 70
Robert M Melton 33
William T Melton 31
Louise Melton 33
William T Melton 1

OBITUARY

The News & Advance, Lynchburg, VA; 30 Mar 2004

Louise Lipscomb Melton, 95, of Bremo Bluff, died Tuesday, April 30, 2002, at the University of Virginia Medical Center.

Born in Greenville County, she was the daughter of the late James and Lydia Lipscomb, and widow of William Thomas 'Billy' Melton Sr. Member: Fork Union Baptist Church.

Survivors: Daughter, Barbara Leigh Melton, of Bremo Bluff; a son, Bill Melton, of Bremo Bluff; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held Friday, May 3, 2002, at Fork Union Memorial Cemetery.

Birth:
Social Security Death Index, 1935-Current
Name: Louise L. Melton
SSN: 225-56-3370
Last Residence: 23022 Bremo Bluff, Fluvanna, Virginia
Born: 4 Oct 1906
Died: 30 Apr 2002
State (Year) SSN issued: Virginia (1959)


Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Melton&GSiman=1&GScid=50269&GRid=53676068&

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert J Melton
Age in 1870: 1
Birth Year: abt 1869
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Scottsville Abbemarle County
Household Members:
Thomas J Melton 27
Wretha Melton 24
Livie A Melton 3
Robert J Melton 1

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert J. Melton
Age: 11
Birth Year: abt 1869
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Thos. J. Melton
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Wealthia M. Melton
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farm Laborer

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Robt J Melton
Age: 30
Birth Date: Oct 1869
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: Thos J Melton
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: M W Melton
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert J Melton
Age in 1910: 41
Birth Year: abt 1869
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Hattie H Milton
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Robert J Melton 41
Hattie H Melton 40
Robert M Melton 4
Wm T Milton 2

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert J Melton
Age: 51
Birth Year: abt 1869
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Hattie M Melton
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Home Owned: Own
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Robert J Melton 51
Hattie M Melton 50
Robert M Melton 13
William T Melton 11

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert J Melton
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1865
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Hallie M Melton
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Name Age
Robert J Melton 65
Hallie M Melton 60
Robert M Melton 23 [20]

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert J Melton
Respondent: Yes
Age: 71
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1869
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia
Street: Route 15
Farm: Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Occupation: Farmer
House Owned or Rented: Owned
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $3000
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 48
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Robert J Melton 71
Hattie M Melton 70
Robert M Melton 33
William T Melton 31
Louise Melton 33 [daughter-in-law]
William T Melton 1 [grandson]


Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=melton&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScnty=2834&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=105142666&df=all&

Robert married Hattie Ballew Morris. Hattie (daughter of George Henry Morris and Rebecca Mildred Seay) was born 1869, Fluvanna Co. VA; died 1952, Fluvanna Co. VA; was buried , Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Fluvanna Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Hattie B Morris
Age in 1870: 11 months
Birth Year: abt 1869
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Scottsville
Household Members:
George H Morris 32
Rebecca B Morris 26
Hattie B Morris 11 months

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Hattie B. Morris
Age: 10
Birth Year: abt 1870
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: George H. Morris
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Name: Rebecca M. Morris
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Hattie H Melton
Age in 1910: 40
Birth Year: abt 1870
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Robert J Milton
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Robert J Melton 41
Hattie H Melton 40
Robert M Melton 4
Wm T Milton 2

1920 United States Federal Census a
Name: Hattie M Melton
Age: 50
Birth Year: abt 1870
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Robert J Melton
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Robert J Melton 51
Hattie M Melton 50
Robert M Melton 13
William T Melton 11

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Hallie M Melton
Gender: Female
Birth Year: abt 1870
Birthplace: Virginia
Race: White
Home in 1930: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's Name: Robert J Melton
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Robert J Melton 65
Hallie M Melton 60
Robert M Melton 23 [20]

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Hattie M Melton
Age: 70
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1870
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia
Street: Route 15
Inferred Residence in 1935: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Robert J Melton 71
Hattie M Melton 70
Robert M Melton 33
William T Melton 31
Louise Melton 33 [daughter-in-law]
William T Melton 1 [grandson]

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=melton&GSiman=1&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScnty=2834&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=105142665&df=all&

Notes:

Source: Fluvanna County And Its People, Notes by Rev. B. L. Ancell, M.A., D.D. p. 158

"Robert J. Melton, constable, residing near Bremo Bluff, on a part of the original Omohundro homestead, married Hattie B. Morris, daughter of George Henry Morris, of Fluvanna, and wife, Rebecca Mildred Seay" (a half-sister of Meredith F. Seay, above). They have several children. Mrs. Melton has given much assistance in the compilation of these records."

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas J Melton
Age: 6
Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1850: Fluvanna, Virginia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 447
Household Members:
Name Age
William G Melton 39
Elizabeth A Melton 30
Thomas J Melton 6
Georga Melton 13

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas J Melton
Age in 1860: 16
Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: Fluvanna, Virginia
Gender: Male
Post Office: Fork Union
Household Members:
Wm G Melton 39
Elizabeth Melton 43
Thomas J Melton 16

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Thos. J. Melton
Age: 36
Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Wealthia M. Melton
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Thos. J. Melton 36
Wealthia M. Melton 34
A. Livingston Melton 13
Robert J. Melton 11
Rosa B. Melton 6

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Thos J Melton [Thomas J Melton]
Age: 55
Birth Date: Jul 1844
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: M W Melton
Marriage Year: 1866
Years Married: 34
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Jos J Melton 55
M W Melton 53
Robt J Melton 30
R Belle Melton 25
Price Payne 17 [servant]

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas J Melton
Age in 1910: 66
Birth Year: abt 1844
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Wealthy Melton
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Thomas J Melton 66
Wealthy Melton 64
Russell Melton 9 [adopted son]

Thomas married Mary Wealthia JOHNSON. Mary (daughter of Robert H. JOHNSON and Elizabeth Wilkinson Davis) was born ca 1846, Buckingham Co. VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary W Johnson
Age: 6
Birth Year: abt 1844
Home in 1850: District 1, Buckingham, Virginia
Gender: Female
Family Number: 465
Household Members:
Robert T H Johnson 34
Elizabeth A Johnson 26
Sarah E Johnson 6
Mary W Johnson 4

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Mary W Johnson
Age in 1860: 14
Birth Year: abt 1846
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1860: District 2, Buckingham, Virginia
Gender: Female
Post Office: New Canton
Household Members:
Robert Johnson 48
Louisa A Johnson 48 [stepmother]
Sarah E Johnson 17
Mary W Johnson 14
Joseph R Johnson 9
Martha J Johnson 8

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Wealthia M. Melton
Age: 34
Birth Year: abt 1846
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Thos. J. Melton
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Keeping House
Household Members:
Thos. J. Melton 36
Wealthia M. Melton 34
A. Livingston Melton 13
Robert J. Melton 11
Rosa B. Melton 6

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: M W Melton
Age: 53
Birth Date: Aug 1846
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Thos J Melton
Marriage Year: 1866
Years Married: 34
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: number of living children: 3
Mother: How many children: 3
Household Members:
Jos J Melton 55
M W Melton 53
Robt J Melton 30
R Belle Melton 25
Price Payne 17 [servant]

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Wealthy Melton
Age in 1910: 64
Birth Year: abt 1846
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Fork Union, Fluvanna, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Thomas J Milton
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Household Members:
Thomas J Melton 66
Wealthy Melton 64
Russell Melton 9 [adopted son]

Notes:

"Thomas Jefferson Melton, married Wealthia Johnson, of Buckingham. They resided at the old Omohundro place. Three children."
Source: Fluvanna County And Its People, Notes by Rev. B. L. Ancell, M.A., D.D. p. 158

George married Rebecca Mildred Seay. [Group Sheet]