Melvin Nelson Young (1885 - 1954)

Born 27 Jan 1885 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Ollie (Macon) Young — married 20 Jul 1910 in Grayson County, Texas, United States

Descendants

Died 10 Sep 1954 at age 69 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States

Biography

This profile is part of the Young Name Study.

Melvin Nelson Young was born on January 27, 1885 in Nevada, Arkansas, United States, son of Richard R Young (1849–1918) and Sarah Elizabeth Fincher (1856–1899).

In 1900, Melvin N (15) was in the household of Richard R Young in Alabama & Taylor Townships, Nevada, Arkansas. ^[1]

Melvin (25) married Mary Ollie Macon (18) (born on August 17, 1891 in Bilibar, Hardeman County, Tennessee, USA; daughter of Kizziah Ann (Vaughn) Macon) on July 20, 1910 in Grayson County, Texas.^{[2] [3] [4]} Their children were:

• Loyace Nelson Young (1912–1992)
• Louise Young (1912– )
• Taytus C Young (1914– )
• Gladys May Young (1916– )
• Bonnie Wayne Young (1917– )
• Octalene Young (1919–1990)

Melvin (25) married Ollie Macon on July 20, 1910.^[1]

Melvin registered for the draft for World War I. ^[5]

In 1920, Melvin (35) was living in Taylor, Texas. ^[6]

In 1930, Melvin N (45) was living in Precinct 1, Van Zandt, Texas. ^[7]

In 1940, Melvin (55) M was living in Justice Precinct 1, Van Zandt. ^[8]

Melvin registered for the draft for World War II. ^[9]

Melvin died on September 10, 1954 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, aged 69. He is commemorated at Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.^{[10] [11] [12] [13]}

Research Notes

Ollie Macon (Spouse) may need a profile.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M365-2SL : accessed 13 January 2019), Melvin N Young in household of Richard R Young, Alabama & Taylor Townships, Nevada, Arkansas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 77, sheet 12B, family 396, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,069.
2. ↑ "Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK8T-J3LG : 22 December 2016), Melvin N. Young and Ollie Macon, 20 Jul 1910; citing , Grayson, Texas, United States, county courthouses, Texas; FHL microfilm 1,290,421.
3. ↑ "Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VXGD-6BF : 22 December 2016), Melvin N Young and Ollie Macon, 20 Jul 1910; citing Grayson, Texas, United States, county courthouses, Texas; FHL microfilm 1,290,421.
4. ↑ "Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FX9L-J82 : 22 December 2016), Melvin N. Young and Ollie Macon, 20 Jul 1910; citing Grayson County, Texas, United States, county courthouses, Texas; FHL microfilm 1,290,421.
5. ↑ "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KZXS-2NL : 13 March 2018), Melvin Nelson Young, 1917-1918; citing Callahan County, Texas, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1509 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,952,398.
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHBZ-GXL : accessed 13 January 2019), M N Young, Justice Precinct 1, Taylor, Texas, United States; citing ED 257, sheet 13B, line 68, family 240, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 1851; FHL microfilm 1,821,851.
7. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:H2KZ-ST2 : accessed 13 January 2019), Melvin N Young, Precinct 1, Van Zandt, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 7, sheet 6A, line 25, family 124, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2404; FHL microfilm 2,342,138.
8. ↑ "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K4QQ-VF4 : 15 March 2018), Melvin M Young, Justice Precinct 1, Van Zandt, Texas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 234-7, sheet 4B, line 62, family 73, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4155.
9. ↑ "United States World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XPN6-VM4 : 14 October 2017), Melvin Nelson Young, 1942; citing NARA microfilm publication M1936, M1937, M1939, M1951, M1962, M1964, M1986, M2090, and M2097 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
10. ↑ "Texas Deaths, 1890-1976," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K3ZJ-X28 : 13 March 2018), Melvin Nelson Young, 10 Sep 1954; citing certificate number 43310, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2,114,280.
11. ↑ "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVGF-X1ZK : 13 December 2015), Melvin Nelson Young, 1954; Burial, Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States of America, Laurel Land Memorial Park; citing record ID 121375934, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.
12. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/121375934/melvin-nelson-young: accessed), memorial page for Melvin Nelson Young (27 Jan 1885–10 Sep 1954), Find a Grave Memorial ID 121375934, citing Laurel Land Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA; Maintained by Linda Jones Gatlin (contributor 49123668).
13. ↑ "California Death Index, 1940-1997," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VP9Z-QCM : 26 November 2014), Young in entry for Octalene Young Harris, 28 Jan 1990; Department of Public Health Services, Sacramento.

See also:

• "Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XLSH-BXB : 9 March 2018), Melville Young in entry for Young, 02 Jun 1913; citing Leonard, Fannin, Texas, United States, certificate 18586, Texas Department of Health, Austin; FHL microfilm 4,140,428.
• "Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X2VP-6XK : 11 March 2018), Melvin N Young in entry for Bonnie Wayne Young, 22 Feb 1917; citing , Callahan, Texas, United States, certificate 5131, Texas Department of Health, Austin; FHL microfilm 4,492,113.
• "Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X2VP-6XN : 11 March 2018), M N Young in entry for Young, 22 Feb 1917; citing , Callahan, Texas, United States, certificate 5131, Texas Department of Health, Austin; FHL microfilm 4,492,113.
• "Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X2KR-6VQ : 11 March 2018), M M Young in entry for Octalene Young, 12 Oct 1919; citing Hamby, Shackelford, Texas, United States, certificate 50926, Texas Department of Health, Austin; FHL microfilm 4,520,859.