Robert Johnson Melton

Male 1869 - 1948  (~ 78 years)


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  • Name Robert Johnson Melton 
    Born Oct 1869  Fluvanna Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 1948  Fluvanna Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Fluvanna Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    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]
    Person ID I23296  Master File
    Last Modified 28 Aug 2013 

    Father Thomas Jefferson Melton,   b. 08 Jul 1843, Fluvanna Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 Jan 1911, Fluvanna Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years) 
    Mother Mary Wealthia JOHNSON,   b. ca 1846, Buckingham Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    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
    Family ID F10503  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Hattie Ballew Morris,   b. 1869, Fluvanna Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1952, Fluvanna Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    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."
    Children 
     1. Robert Morris Melton,   b. 30 May 1906, Fluvanna Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Jul 1979, Fluvanna Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years)
    +2. William Thomas (Billy) Melton,   b. 12 Apr 1908, Fluvanna Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Oct 1972, Fluvanna Co. VA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years)
    Last Modified 27 Aug 2013 
    Family ID F10506  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart