Melinda was born Melinda Helms. On various Census Records she was born in Kentucky between 1805 & 1810.
She married John Russell in 1826 in Indiana. John & Melinda children were Justus, Melinda, Mary, Perry & Lydia per 1850 US Census.
John’s will is in Probate in 1846 Indiana.
Melinda married William Hatfield in 1849 in Indiana. It is the 2nd marriage for both. Melinda & William have one child together, Comfort.
Melinda, William & Melinda’s children are living together according to 1850 US Census-Greene County Indiana. Melinda, William, Melinda’s son Perry & William & Melinda’s daughter Comfort are living in Newton County Arkansas per 1860 US Census.
Melinda last appears on 1870 US Census-Izard County Arkansas living with William & Comfort.
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