John Melton (abt. 1697 - aft. 1751)

Born about 1697 in Hanover, Virginia

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Elizabeth (White) Melton — married about 1718 in Hanover County, Virginia

Descendants

Died after 30 Sep 1751 after about age 54 in Hanover, Virginia

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Biography

John Melton was a Virginia colonist.

John Melton was the son of Richard Melton and Mary Ross. John was born in Hanover, Virginia Colony about the year 1697.

John Melton married Mary Elizabeth White about 1718 in Hanover, Virginia Colony.

Attributed children of John Melton and Mary Elizabeth White Melton:

1. Absolem Melton Sr. (abt.1718-abt.1787)
2. Henry Melton (abt.1720-abt.1784)
3. James Melton (bef.1721-bef.1798)
4. Sarah Melton (abt.1721-)
5. Richard Melton (bef.1722-aft.1795)
6. William Melton (abt.1723-1779)
7. Joel Melton (abt.1727-abt.1782)
8. Samuel Melton (abt.1728-bef.1815)
9. Mary Ann Melton (abt.1732-)
10. Elizabeth (Melton) Appleberry (abt.1733-1780)
11. David Melton (abt.1735-1787)
12. John J. Melton (1740-1795)

John Melton is mentioned in an unreferenced FindAGrave Memorial (ID# 213994421), with a claimed date of death of May 1750 in Hanover, Virginia; however, this date is unsourced, and is not based on cemetery records or gravestone inscription. Burial details are unknown. John Melton was still living when he was mentioned on 30 Sep 1751 in the Vestry Book of St. Paul's Parish, Hanover County, Virginia, so his death date should be after 30 Sep 1751.

Research Notes

In the Vestry Book of St. Paul's Parish, Hanover County, Virginia, 1706-1786. ^{[1] [2]}
John Melton is mentioned on the following pages and dates:

p. 128, [1729]
"Ordered that Robt Tate have the Tithables of George Ross, Henry Kerby, Thomas Reynolds, Joseph Martin, William Melton, John Melton, John Cobbs, John Kersey, to assist him in clearing the road whereof he is Surveyor."

p. 200, [4 Feb 1747]
"At a Vestry held for St Pauls Parish Feb 4th 1747
Ordered that the Lands in this parish be procession'd in the same precincts as appointed the last processioning; only John Dabney is Appointed instead of Cornelius Dabney, John Pryor instead of instead of Christoher Cawthon, John Winston instead of David Gwin, James Brewer instead of Michael Holland, John Garland instead of Capt Peter Garland, Joel Terrel instead of Matthew Jennings, Wm Winston Carpentr instead of Abraham Lewis, Elisha Merideth instead of John Melton, Saml Wooddy instead of Jn Wooddy, John Sims black Smith instead of Edward Rice, William Clarke & Wm Hundly instead of Barttelot Anderson & John Burnley."

p. 281, John and William Melton [1731]
"Order'd into one precinct for processioning the lands of John White Junr, Wm Macon, Gent, Thos Massey, Gent, Thos Railey, Wm Melton, John Melton, John White Junr & Wm Melton to See the said processioning performd &c,
Who made the following return (viz.) In Obedience to the Within Ordr, We have processioned the within lands in y: presence of the owners or their order, According to Law.
John White Junr Wm Melton

pp. 289-290, John and William Melton [1735]
"Order'd into one precinct for Processioning the Lands of John White Junr, Wm Macon, Gent, Thos Massey, Gent, Thos Railey, Wm Melton, John Melton, John White Junr & Wm Melton to see the said processioning performd &c,
Who made the following return
This within Order fulfill'd by us.
John White Junr Wm James Melton

p. 297, William and John [1739]
"Order into one precinct for processioning the Lands of John White Junr, William Macon Gent, Thomas Massey Gent, Thos Railey, Wm Melton, John Melton, and that John White Junr and Wm Melton do see the said processioning perform'd, who made the following return. viz. In compliance to the within Order, we the Subscribers in company with the persons within nam'd, have quietly procession'd all the Lands within mentioned.
John White Wm Melton

p. 308, [29 Mar 1744]
"Order into one precinct for processioning the Lands of John White Junr, Wm Macon Gent, Thos Massey Gent, Thomas Railey, Wm Melton, Jn Melton, and that Mr John White and Jn Melton see the said processioning perform'd Who made the following report. viz. the within Lands quietly processioned in presence of the Owners thereof, by us
March 29th 1744 John White John Melton

pp. 318-319, [30 Sep 1751]
"At a Vestry held for St Pauls Parish Sepr 30th 1751
Ordered into one precinct for processioning the Lands of John White, Elisha Merideth, William Macon, Wm Massies Orphans, Thos Bayley, Wm Melton, John Melton, & that John White and Elisha Merideth See the Said processioning performed before the last of March, and take & make a Return to the Vestry an Account of every persons land they shall procession of the persons prest, at the same, and what land in their precinct they Shall fail to procession with the particular reasons of Such failure, And the Several Occupiers of the Above-said Lands do attest the Said procession accordingly...."

p. 349, John & William's orphans [17 Nov 1755]
"At a Vestry held for St Pauls Parish November 17th 1755
Ordered Into one precinct for processioning the Lands of John White, Elisha Merideth, William Macon, Wm Massies Orphans, Thomas Railey, William Meltons Orphans, John Melton's Orphans, and that John White & Elisha Merideth do See the said Processioning performed, and return their proceedings according to Law..."

p. 385, John & William's orphans [19 Nov 1759]
"At a Vestry held for St Pauls Parish Novr 19th 1759
Ordered Into one Precinct for processioning, The Lands of John White, Elisha Merideth, William Macon, William Massies Orphans, Thomas Railey, Wm Meltons Orphans, John Meltons Orphans, and That Elisha Merideth and Barrott White see the said Processioning performed and return their Proceedings according to Law..."

p. 422, John & William's orphans [30 Nov 1763]
"No. 15 At a Vestry held for St Pauls Parish 30th November 1763
Ordered Into one precinct for processioning, the Lands of John White, Elisha Merideth, William Macon, William Massies Orphans, Thomas Railey, Wm Meltons Orphans, John Meltons orphans, and that Barrott White, and Samuel Merideth do See the said processioning perform'd, and return their Proceedings according to Law..."

p. 460, John & William's orphans [30 Sep 1767, 16 Mar 1768]
"No. 15 At a Vestry held for Saint Pauls Parish September 30th 1767
Ordered Into one precinct for processioning the Lands of John Starke Junr, Samuel Meredith, William Macon Senr, William Macon Junr, Thomas Rayley, Joel Melton, John Meltons Orphans, and Samuel Jordan, and that Barret White & Samuel Meredith do see the said Processioning performed and return their proceedings according to Law..."

p. 484, John Melton's orphans [12 Nov 1771]
"At a Vestry held for Saint Pauls Parish November 12th 1771
No. 9 Ordered Into Precinct for Processioning the Lands of John Starke Junr, Samuel Meredith, Hezekiah Bowles, John Ellis, William Macon Senr, William Macon Junr, Wyatt Starke, Thomas Railey, John Railey, John Melton's Orphans, John Austin, Geo. Bell, Micajah Hogg, Barret White, and Nathan Bell..."

p. 553, John Melton's orphans [12 Nov 1779]
"At a Vestry held for Saint Pauls Parish November 12th 1779
No. 9 Ordered Into one precinct for processioning the Lands of Jn Starke Junr, Saml Meredith, Hezekiah Bowles, Jno Ellis, Wm Macon Senr, Wm Macon Junr, the Land that was Wyatt Starkes, Thos Railey, Jn Railey, Jn Melton's Orphans, Jn Austin, George Bell, Micajah Hogg, Barrett White & Nathan Bell..."

p. 582, John Melton's orphans [26 Jan 1784]
"At a Vestry held for Saint Pauls Parish Jan 26th 1784
No. 9 Ordered Into one precinct for processioning the Lands of John Starke Junr, Samuel Meredith, John Elliss Dec'd, William Macon Junr, the Land that was Wyatt Starkes, Tho Railey, John Railey, John Meltons Orphans, John Austin, George Bell, Micajah Hogg, Barrett White dec'd, Nathan Bell & Samuel Woody..."

Sources

1. ↑ Vestry Book 1706-1786 Index (Accessed 14 December 2023).
2. ↑ Parish Records Title: The Vestry Book of St. Paul's Parish, Hanover County, Virginia, 1706-1786; Author: St. Paul's Parish, Hanover County, VA; Published: Richmond, Division of Purchase and Printing,1940; Description: xx, 672 p.front. (fold. map) facsims.25 cm. Public Domain. https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001263665