Joshua Jefferson Melvin (abt. 1832 - 1892)

Born about 1832 in Bladen, North Carolina, United States

Husband of Martha Ann (Culbreth) Melvin — married about 1867 (to 15 Jul 1892) in North Carolina, United States

Died 15 Jul 1892 at about age 60 in Durham, North Carolina, United States

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Biography

Sargent Joshua Jefferson MELVIN was born about 1832 in Bladen, North Carolina, United States.

He passed away 15 Jul 1892 in Durham, North Carolina, United States. BURIAL Maplewood Cemetery Durham Twp., Durham County, North Carolina, USA. PLOT Section B - Lot 243 - Space A.

During the Civil War, Joshua was a Sergeant in Company D of the 19th North Carolina State Troops aka 2nd NC Cav. He enlisted in Bladen County for the war. He was mustered in as Private and appointed Corporal May/June 1862. He was promoted to Sergeant July/August 1864. He was assigned as a teamster to a wagon when he lost his horse during the Battle of Namozine Church, Virginia on Apr 3, 1865. He was paroled with the Army of Northern Virginia at Appomattox Court House, VA, April 9 1865.

It is believed he named his son Love after his cousin Love Melvin who served in the same unit and died from his wounds received during the fighting for Kinston, NC in 1862.

Children:

• Walter Claude Melvin (1868–1908)
• Alonzo Clarence Melvin (1870–1932)
• Joshua Love Melvin (1874–1929)
• Willie Beatrice Melvin Houlton (1876–1958)

Sources

See also:

• Find A Grave: Memorial #116871744

Acknowledgments

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