David Franklin Melton
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 12 Dec 1878 - Benton, Columbia County, Florida, USA 518
Christening:
Death: 15 Apr 1939 - Benton, Columbia County, Florida, USA ( at age 60) 519
Burial: 16 Apr 1939 - Prospect Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Hamilton Co., Florida, USA 520
Parents
Father: William Hillary Melton 108
Mother: Sarah A. Mathis 108
Spouses and Children
1. *Mary Louella Hines 104
Marriage: 19 Nov 1899 - Columbia County, FL 468
Status: Death of Spouse
Children:
1. Sarah Frances Melton
2. William Hillery Melton Senior
3. John Henry Melton
4. Mary Gertrude Melton
5. Teeny Elizabeth Melton
Notes
General:
David Franklin Melton was born in the Benton area of Columbia County, FL on 12 Dec. 1878. He was the son of Hilliary Melton and Sara Mathis. Frank, as he was commonly known, was raised on the Melton family farm in the Benton Community where he resided all his life. Frank attended grades one through six in that community.
Frank worked the family farm with his father. Frank married Mary Louella Hines, daughter of William Hines and Francis Rimes, about 1900. Frank and "Ella" as she was commonly known, had five children, all born in Benton.
Frank was not listed in the 1900 Soundex for the state of Florida, though he still lived in the same area.
In January, 1906, Federal Records indicate Frank was granted 121 acres of land from the "public domain" in a document which bears the signature of President Theodore Roosevelt (see appendix A for copy of deed).
David Franklin Melton (the author's namesake) was listed in the 1910 as Frank Milton age 28. The family in the 1910 census is: wife Ella age 27 b. in FL, daughter Sarah F. age 9 b. in FL, son Thomas age 7 b. in FL, son Henry age 6 b. in FL, daughter Gertrude age 4 b. in FL, and daughter Teeny age 2, b. in FL.
Name:Frank Melton
Event Type:Draft Registration
Event Date:1917-1918
Event Place:Columbia County, Florida, United States
Gender:Male
Nationality:United States
Birth Date:12 Dec 1878
Birthplace:, , United States
Affiliate Publication Number:M1509
Affiliate Publication Title:World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards
GS Film Number:1556881
Digital Folder Number:005150529
Image Number:00358
Citing this Record:
"United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K35D-WVK : 13 March 2018), Frank Melton, 1917-1918; citing Colubia County, Florida, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1509 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,556,881.
The Columbia County Census of 1920 lists Frank Melton age 41. The household in the 1920 census is: wife Ella age 40 b. in FL, daughter Francis age 19 b. in FL, son Thomas age 17 b. in FL, son Henry age 16 b. in FL, daughter Gertrude age 14 b. in FL, and daughter Teeny (granny Crews) age 12, b. in FL father Hillery age 63 b. in Florida and mother Sarah age 66 b. in Georgia.
The Columbia County Census of 1930 for the Benton and Blounts Ferry area lists Frank at age 50. The household within the 1930 census: wife Ella age 50 b. in FL, daughter Francis age 29 b. in FL, daughter Gertrude age 23, born in FL, and daughter Teeny age 21, and mother Sarah age 79 b. in GA. Son Tommy (William Hillery) lived next door. Son Henry lived in Lake City at the time, with his family.
The 1935 Florida State Census states Frank had a sixth grade education and wife Ella had a seventh grade education. The same census indicates Frank owned his farm (as opposed to many in the family who rented farms). At this time Gertrude was still living with her parents at age 28. Son Tommie and his family was also living in Frank's household (including Tommie Jr. 9, Lee 7, Betty Sue 6, Fred G 4. and Willie J.
David Franklin Melton died in testate, 15 Apr 1939. Son Henry was appointed the executor of his estate on 2 Nov. 1944. Wife Ella survived her husband by eleven years and passed away 24 Jan. 1950. Ella's obituary reported she had been in poor health for two years and stated the cause of her death as a heart attack. She too, lived in Benton all her life with the exception of the final four years in which she lived in Lake City. Both Frank and Ella are buried in Prospect Church Cemetery in Hamilton County, FL.
References:
1900 Federal Census for Columbia County, FL
1910 Federal Census for Columbia County, FL
1920 Federal Census for Columbia County, FL
1930 Federal Census for Columbia County, FL
1935 State of Florida Census, Columbia County.
1945 State of Florida Census, Columbia County.
Letters of Administration, Columbia County, FL, Order Book "M" pg 472
Homestead Certificate No. 17903, Application 30008.
Obituary, Lake City Register, 1950
Harry Lee and Charles Alvin Crews (grandsons)
Doris Marjorie Melton
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 3 Jan 1927 - Lake City (Columbia Co) FL
Christening:
Death: 17 Feb 1995 - Jacksonville (Duval) FL ( at age 68)
Burial:
Parents
Father: John Henry Melton 522
Mother: Georgia Marjorie Christie 151
Spouses and Children
Elias Melton
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1829 - Ware County, Georgia 54
Christening:
Death: 1900 - ( at age 71) 54
Burial: in High Bluff Primitive Baptist Cemetery, Hoboken, Brantley County, GA
Parents
Father: Benjamin Melton 4
Mother: Nancy Dryden 4
Spouses and Children
Children:
1. Timothy Melton
2. Frances Marion Melton
1. Rhoda Albritton
Marriage: 1851 4
Status:
Children:
1. John T. Melton
2. Andrew J. Melton
3. Aaron Melton
4. Charlotte Melton
5. Timothy Melton
6. Moses W. Melton
7. Harriet Melton
8. Ursala Melton
9. Martha Melton
10. Frances Marion Melton
Notes
General:
MELTON, ELIAS.Elias Melton was born 1829 in Ware County, a son of Benjamin Melton and Nancy Dryden Melton (variously spelled "Milton" and "Melton"). The elder Melton was born in Bulloch County, 1799, a son of Nathaniel and Nancy Melton of that county, who came to Ware County as early as 1826 when he, Nathaniel, bought Lot of land 15, 8th district, from James Prevatt. Elias Melton was married in 1851 to Ann Albritton, born 1830, daughter of Thomas Albritton (Vol. ll). To them were born ten children:
1829-1900
CHARLTON
1. John T.b. 1853, m. Hester Cason, dau. of James.
2. Andrew J.b. 1854, m.
3. Aaronb. 1855, m. Penny Taylor.
4. Charlotteb. 1856, m. John Howell.
5. Timothyb. 1857, m. Nancy Hickox.
6. Moses W.b. 1859, m. Nancy Angelina Barber, dau. of Obediah, Feb. 16, 1881.
7. Harrietb. 1861, m. John Bell.
8. Ursulab. 1863, m. Reubin Crawford.
9. Marthab. 1865, never married.
10. Francis Marionb. 1867, m. Nancy Crews, Jan. 29, 1887.
Upon the creation of Charlton County in 1854, Mr. Melton and family became residents there, having been cut out of Ware. Elias Melton died there about 1900 and his wife died soon after, and they were buried in the cemetery at High Bluff Church.
Ethel R. Melton
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: Oct 1893 - Florida 178
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: James Irvin Melton 511
Mother: Martha E. Mathis
Fannie Melton
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1835 - Ware County, GA 6
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Benjamin Melton 4
Mother: Nancy Dryden 4
Frances Marion Melton
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1867 - Ware (now Charlton) Co., GA 4
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Elias Melton
Mother: Rhoda Albritton
Spouses and Children
1. *Nancy Crews
Marriage: 29 Jan 1887
Status:
Fred Melton
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 7 May 1932 524
Christening:
Death: 3 Jun 2023 - Memorial Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia Co., FL ( at age 91)
Burial:
Parents
Father: William Hillery Melton Senior 115
Mother: Leona Shaw 525
Spouses and Children
Notes
General:
Mr. Fred Melton, Sr., age 91, of Lake City, Florida passed away on Saturday, June 4, at his home following a long illness. Mr. Melton had resided in Lake City all of his life. He worked for Wayne Frier Mobile Homes as a transport road escort for five years and also worked as a delivery salesman for Tillotson Diary Farm in Lake City, Florida for over 36 years. He was a member of the Watertown Congregational Methodist Church and an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed working in his yard, doing carpenter work, hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Freda Fields and his parents, Tommy and Leona Shaw Melton, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Deloris Melton of Fort White, Florida; his children, Martha (Randy) Ogburn of White Springs, Florida, Sarah (Rodney) Thomas and Fred Allen Melton, Jr. both of Lake City, Florida, David Wayne (Tammy) Melton of Fort White, Florida, Damien and Amy Gagnon, John and Angie Scott and Terry Zukerman all of Lake City, Florida; one sister, Martha Sissions of Lake City, Florida; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren also survive. A funeral service to honor the life of Mr.Melton will be held at 11 A.M. Thursday, June 8, in the Watertown Congregational Methodist Church with Rev. Randy Ogburn, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Cemetery, Lake City, Florida.
Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37968283/fred-melton: accessed December 22, 2024), memorial page for Fred Melton (7 May 1932\endash 3 Jun 2023), Find a Grave Memorial ID 37968283, citing Memorial Cemetery, Lake City, Columbia County, Florida, USA; Maintained by Alton and Loudonia (contributor 46956626).
Geraldine Melton
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 21 May 1930
Christening:
Death: 6 Apr 2017 - ( at age 86)
Burial:
Parents
Father: John Henry Melton 526
Mother: Georgia Marjorie Christie 151
Spouses and Children
Harriet Melton
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: 1861 - Ware (now Charlton) County, Georgia 4
Christening:
Death:
Burial:
Parents
Father: Elias Melton
Mother: Rhoda Albritton