Robert Melton

Male 1803 - Bef 1866  (63 years)


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  • Name Robert Melton 
    Birth 1803 
    Gender Male 
    Death Bef 6 Dec 1866 
    Patriarch & Matriarch
    Robert Melton   d. 1759, Orange County, NC Find all individuals with events at this location  (Great Grandfather) 
    Catherine,   b. Bef 1755   d. Aft 1810  (Age > 57 years)  (Grandmother) 
    Notes 
    • 1818, Nov 4 -- Land Grant #2384, Moore County, NC
      James Melton received 100 acres located on Long Meadow Branch adjoining Normand Matheson, Williams, Widow Talmon, James Hains, and his own line. James Laky and Robert Melton were chain carriers.

      1823, Aug 18 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 3
      Ordered that William Jones be appointed overseer of the road from Kennedy's Mill to the old road at Solomon Brewers and have the following hands to work: Wm. Williams, Joseph Williams, Wm. Dunn, George Williams, John Wallis, John Stuts, Jacob Stuts, George Kenedy, Jacob Stuts (son of Henry), Isham Richardson, William Milton, John Williams, Thomas Williams, Jesse Melton, Henry Melton, Robert Milton and Joseph Wallis.

      1823, Nov 17 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 14
      Ordered that William Jones overseer of the road from David Kennedy's bridge to the old road have the following additional hands to work: David Lanckford, Enoch Wallis, Robert Melton Jr., James Milton, William Wood and Matthew Williams.

      1825, Aug 16 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 87
      Ordered that William Dunn be appointed overseer of the road from Kennedy's Mill to the old road at Solomon Brewers and have the following hands to work: Wm. Jones, John Cagle, John Stuts, John Stuts (son of H), Robert Milton, James Milton, Ansel Milton, Isah Milton, Nathan Wallis, Thomas Williams, Matthew Williams, Henry Williams, David Lankford, Jesse Collar, George Kennedy and George Davis.

      1826, Aug 22 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 133
      Ordered that John Cagle be appointed overseer in place of Wm. Dunn of the road from Kennedy's Mill to the old road at Solomon Brewers and have the following hands to work: Wm. Dunn, John Stuts, John Stuts (son of H), Robert Milton, James Milton, Ansel Milton, Nathan Wallis, Matthew Williams, Henry Williams, David Lankford, Jesse Collar, George Davis, Jethrew Denson, Wm. Wood, Jno. Williams and Danl. McNeill.

      1827, Aug 22 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 181
      Ordered that Robert Milton be appointed overseer in place of John Cagle of the road from Kennedy's Mill to the old road at Solomon Brewers and have the following hands to work: John Cagle, Wm. Dunn, John Stuts, John Stuts (son of H), Robert Milton, James Milton, Ansel Milton, Nathan Wallis, Matthew Williams, Henry Williams, David Lankford, George Davis, Jethrew Denson, Wm. Wood, John Williams, Daniel McNeill, Wm. Williams, Thomas Williams, Joseph Williams, Josiah Williams, Upshur Furr, Jason Sowell, Hiram Melton, Joseph Wallis and Aaron Kennedy.

      1828, Feb 19 -- 1823-1831 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 199
      Ordered that Robert Milton, overseer of the road from David Kennedy's bridge to Solomon Brewer's old place and have the following additional hands to work: Lewis Garner Jr., Anderson Smith and Stephen Maness.

      1828, Aug 19 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 226
      Ordered that Anderson B. Smith be appointed overseer in place of Robert Milton of the road from Kennedy's Mill to the old road at Solomon Brewers and have the following hands to work: John Cagle, Wm. Dunn, John Stuts, John Stuts (son of H), Robert Milton, James Milton, Ansel Milton, Nathan Wallis, Matthew Williams, Henry Williams, David Lankford, George Davis, Jethrew Denson, Wm. Wood, John Williams, Daniel McNeill, Wm. Williams, Thomas Williams, Joseph Williams, Josiah Williams, Upshur Furr, Isom Sowell, Hiram Melton, Joseph Wallis, Aaron Kennedy, Lewis Garner and Stephen Maness.

      1828, Aug 18 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 224
      Ordered that John Lakey, age 14, be bound to Robert Milton until age 21

      1828, Aug 19 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 226
      Ordered that Anderson B. Smith be appointed overseer in place of Robert Milton of the road from Kennedy's Mill to the old road at Solomon Brewers and have the following hands to work: John Cagle, Wm. Dunn, John Stuts, John Stuts (son of H), Robert Milton, James Milton, Ansel Milton, Nathan Wallis, Matthew Williams, Henry Williams, David Lankford, George Davis, Jethrew Denson, Wm. Wood, John Williams, Daniel McNeill, Wm. Williams, Thomas Williams, Joseph Williams, Josiah Williams, Upshur Furr, Isom Sowell, Hiram Melton, Joseph Wallis, Aaron Kennedy, Lewis Garner and Stephen Maness.

      1830 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 446
      Robt. Melton
      (20-30) 1M 1F
      (15-20) 1M
      (0-5) 1M 1F

      1830, May 18 -- 1823-1831 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 310
      Ordered that Wm. Davis be appointed overseer in place of Isaac Spivey of the road from John Spivay's to McNeill's store and have the following hands to work: Isaac Spivey, Peter Shamburger 2 hands, John Spivay 1 hand, Robert Melton, Leonard Hair, Lewis Freeman, Henry Freeman, Robert Davis, Jesse Davis, Isham Hare, Thoms. Comer and Phillip Comer.

      1830, May 18 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 311
      Ordered that Wm. Davis be appointed overseer in place of Isaac Spivey of the road from John Spivay's to McNeill's store and have the following hands to work: Isaac Spivey, Peter Shamburger 2 hands, John Spivay 1 hand, Robert Melton, Leonard Hair, Lewis Freeman, Henry Freeman, Robert Davis, Jesse Davis, Isham Hare, Thoms. Comer and Phillip Comer.

      1830, Nov 15 -- 1823-1831 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 327
      Ordered that Isaac Spivay be appointed overseer of the road from John Spivay's to McNeill's store and have the following hands to work: Jesse Davis, John Davis, Matthew Davis, William Davis, Peter Shamburger 2 hands, John Spivay 1 hand, Robert Melton, Leonard Hare, Lewis Freeman, Henry Freeman, Robert Davis, Isham Hare, Thomas Comer and Phillip Comer.

      1831, May 17 -- 1823-1831 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 355
      Ordered that William Brewer be appointed overseer of the road from John Shamburgers to Shuffield's Mill and work the following hands: John Shamburgers hands, Daniel McCrimons hands, Anderson S. Moody, Wm. Owen, Wm. Shuffield, Enoch Shuffield, Leonard Hair, Lewis Freeman and Robert Milton.

      1840 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 169
      Robert Melton
      (30-40) 1M 1F
      (10-15) 1F
      (5-10) 2M 1F
      (0-5) 1F

      1844 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
      Robert Melton listed 236 acres valued at $475 and 1 white poll in District 8 on Wolf Creek

      1844, Oct 14 -- Land Grant #3315, Moore County, NC
      William Brewer received 50 acres located on the waters of Little Creek adjoining John Kennedy and John McLeod. Robert Melton and Sampson Brewer were chain carriers.

      1845 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC, District #8
      Robert Melton listed 236 acres valued at $475, 1 white poll on Wolf Creek

      1845, Jan 27 -- 1844-1847 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 112
      Ordered that Leonard Hare be appointed overseer of the road from Shuffields Mill to Cabin Creek and have the following hands to work: Everet Smith, John Morgan, John Freeman, William Morgan, Isaac Smith, Robert Melton, James G. Morgan, Zacheus Britt, Henry Cagle, William T. Morgan, Nichlas Nall, William Westley Brown, Asa Williamson, Joseph Morgan, Enock Freeman and George Morgan.

      1845, Oct 31 -- 1844-1847 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 243
      Catharine Shuffield v. exparte. James Dunlap, Robert Melton, Asa Williamson, Bailey Williamson Esq. appt to lay off one years provision for Catharine Shuffield relict and widow of John Shuffield Dec'd.

      1846, Jul 30 -- 1844-1847 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 361
      The following are appointed election superintendents for the upcoming elections: [District 8] Governor: Thomas G. Williams; Senate: Peter Shamburger; Commons: Robert Melton and Bailey Williamson Esq.; Sheriff: Mathew Shamburger and James Dunlap Junr.; Penitentiary: Wyatt Williamson

      1847, Jan 27 -- 1844-1847 Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, Moore County, NC Page 445
      Ordered that John Morgan be appointed overseer of the road from Shuffield's Mill to Cabbin Creek and have the following hands to work: Everet Smith, William Morgan, Isaac Smith, Robert Melton, James G. Morgan, Zachaes Britt, Henry Cagle, William T. Morgan, Nichlas Nall, William W. Brown, Asa Williamson, Joseph Morgan, Enoch Freeman and George Morgan.

      1849 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC, District #8
      Robert Melton listed 500 acres valued at $1000 on Wolf Creek

      1850 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 250
      Robert Melton 47 M, Farmer, $1000 Real Estate, Born in NC
      Christian Melton 45 F, Born in NC
      Neill Melton 20 M, Farmer, Born in NC
      James Melton 17 M, Born in NC
      Nancy Melton 16 F, Born in NC
      Mary Melton 12 F, Born in NC
      Hannah Hare 34 F, Born in NC

      1850 -- Agricultural Census, Moore County, NC Page 991
      Robert Milton listed 70 acres of improved land and 440 acres of unimproved land valued at $1000

      1852 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
      Robert Melton listed 510 acres valued at $1000 in District 8 on Wolf Creek
      Robin Melton listed 500 acres valued at $1000 in District 8 on Wolf Creek [believe this to be a duplicate listing]

      1853 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
      Robert Melton listed 510 acres valued at $1000 in District 8 on Wolf Creek

      1854 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
      Robert Melton listed 310 acres valued at $575 in District 8

      1855 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
      Robert Melton listed 310 acres valued at $800 in District 8 on Wolf Creek

      1856 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
      Robin Melton listed 210 acres valued at $575 in District 8 on Wolf Creek

      1857 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC
      Robt. Melton listed 210 acres valued at $575 in District 8 on Wolf Creek

      1860 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 212-B, Goodspring Post Office
      Rolin Melton 57 M, Farmer, $700 Real Estate, $900 Personal Property, Born in NC
      Mary Melton 37 F, Born in NC
      Ruth A. Melton 6 F, Born in NC
      Thos. Melton 3 M, Born in NC
      Ruth Craven 25 F, Born in NC
      Josep Craven 21 M, Born in NC

      1866, Dec 20-Apr 2, 1869 -- 1868-1876 Record of Accounts Page 45, Moore County, NC
      Estate of Robert Melton Dec'd. by Administrator Neill Melton. Noted held on the following: W.M. Craven, Polly Melton, Alsey Mainess and wife, Malcolm Cole and wife, A.M.D. Williamson, C.D. Williamson, W.J. Williamson, Neill Melton, Sampson Brewer, Martin Sheffield, Aaron Davis, James Melton and John Dunlap.

      1871, Apr 15 -- Deed Book 11 Page 540-543, Moore County, NC
      William M. Craven and wife Eliza, Alsey Maness and wife Nancy, Raleigh Williams and wife Mary, Malcolm Cole and wife Ruth Ann, James Melton and wife Mary and Neill Melton and wife Eliza deeded Polly Melton and Henry Thomas Melton 133 acres located on Wolf Creek adjoining James Melton, Isaac E. Sheffield and Isham Hare.

    Person ID I00309  Moore County Wallaces
    Last Modified 13 Aug 2023 

    DNA Tests  20 DNA tests are associated with Robert Melton 

    Father James Melton,   b. 20 Jan 1774   d. 11 Aug 1840 (Age 66 years) 
    Mother Mary Cagle,   b. Between 1765 and 1770   d. Between 1840 and 1850 (Age ~ 75 years) 
    Notes 
    • In Moore County, during the early 1800's, there were two large households of Meltons that each had a number of children born between 1790-1810. These two men, James and Ansel, were believed to be first cousins but may have been brothers. James [1774-1840] was listed in the 1800, 1810 and 1820 census with a total of six sons born between 1790-1810. Ansel [1773-aft 1850] was listed in the 1810, 1820, and 1830 census with a total of five sons born between 1794-1820.

      It has been passed down through Ansel's family tradition that he was the father of Jesse [b.1794-1800], William [b.1800-1804], Isaiah [b.1800-1810], Robert [b.1805] and John [b.1814].

      It is fairly certain that James was the father of Robert [b. 1803], James [b.1805], and Ansel [b.1804-10]. It is also my belief that James was the father of Henry [b.1800] and Hiram [b.1804-1810]. It is possible that he was the father of John Melton [b. bef 1794] but less likely.

      I am also fairly certain that Lydia Melton [b.1799], wife of John Williams was James' daughter based on the close proximity of the two families.
    Documents
    Map of James Melton's Neighborhood in Moore County, NC on Meadow Branch
    Map of James Melton's Neighborhood in Moore County, NC on Meadow Branch
    Highlighted tracts include lands grants to James Melton Sr. [GREEN] and sons James, Jr. and Hiram [PURPLE]. Also denotes location of James Melton, Jr. Homeplace and burial location of James Melton Jr. and his wife's parents - George R. Horner and Priscilla Winslow.
    Map of Ancel Melton land in Moore County, NC between Wet and Dry Creeks
    Map of Ancel Melton land in Moore County, NC between Wet and Dry Creeks
    Higlighted tracts include land granted to Ancel Melton in 1797 and land he purchased from Nathan Smith in 1786. The property was originally granted to Jesse Ritter in 1773. Ancel Melton's son James Melton is buried here. It is likely that a number of Melton family graves once existed here but currently James is the only one remaining.
    Histories
    Melton Family of Moore County, NC - Miscellaneous Records
    Melton Family of Moore County, NC - Miscellaneous Records
    The enclosed is a timeline and accounting of Melton references in Moore County, Cumberland County and earlier references from Orange and Chatham County.
    Family ID F0972  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Christian McIntosh,   b. 1805   d. Jul 1852 (Age 47 years) 
    Children 
    +  1. Male Neill Melton,   b. 17 Sep 1829   d. 11 Apr 1907 (Age 77 years)
    Hannah Hare  (Age 79 years);   
    Eliza Owen  (Age 82 years)  m. Abt 1852
    +  2. Male James Melton,   b. 03 Oct 1831   d. 28 Feb 1888 (Age 56 years)
    Mary Emmoline Davis  (Age 77 years)  m. 4 Mar 1858
    +  3. Female Nancy Melton,   b. 20 Nov 1833   d. 29 Jan 1899 (Age 65 years)
    Alsey Maness  (Age 84 years)
    +  4. Female Mary Melton,   b. 1839
    Raleigh Williams  (Age 58 years)
    Histories
    Melton Family of Moore County, NC - Miscellaneous Records
    Melton Family of Moore County, NC - Miscellaneous Records
    The enclosed is a timeline and accounting of Melton references in Moore County, Cumberland County and earlier references from Orange and Chatham County.
    Family ID F0082  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Mary Craven,   b. 1822 
    Marriage Between 1850 and 1854 
    Children 
    +  1. Female Ruth Ann Melton,   b. 8 Feb 1854   d. 20 Apr 1893 (Age 39 years)
    +  2. Male Henry Thomas Melton,   b. 1857
    Family ID F6545  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Documents
    1838 Record of Estates Book D Page 25/26, Moore County, NC - Estate of Ansel Melton
    1838 Record of Estates Book D Page 25/26, Moore County, NC - Estate of Ansel Melton
    1866 Record of Accounts Book 1 Page 47, Moore County, NC - Estate of Robert Melton
    1866 Record of Accounts Book 1 Page 47, Moore County, NC - Estate of Robert Melton

    Histories
    Moore County, NC DNA Project
    Moore County, NC DNA Project
    DNA Results and Analysis for Moore County families including Allen, Barrett, Bean, Brewer, Britt, Brown, Burns, Caddell, Cagle, Carpenter, Caviness, Chriscoe, Cockman, Cole, Comer, Davis, Deaton, Dunn, Furr, Garner, Hancock, Hardin, Hare, Horner, Hunsucker, Hussey, Jackson, Kennedy, Key, Kidd, Lawrence, Maness, McIntosh, McLendon, McNeill, Melton, Monroe, Moore, Morgan, Muse, Nall, Phillips, Richardson, Riddle, Ritter, Sanders, Seawell, Sheffield, Smith, Stewart, Stutts, Sullivan, Wallace, Welch, Williams, Williamson and Wright
    1851 Tax List, Moore County, NC - District 8
    1851 Tax List, Moore County, NC - District 8
    Area includes portions of Deep River, Bear, Grassy, Wolf, Williams, Cabin, Cotton and Little Creeks. Courtesy of the NC Archives.
    1844/1845 Tax List, Moore County, NC - District 8
    1844/1845 Tax List, Moore County, NC - District 8
    Area includes portions of Deep River, Bear, Grassy, Wolf, Williams, Cabin, Cotton and Little Creeks. Courtesy of Moore County Historical Association.
    1849 Tax List, Moore County, NC - District 8
    1849 Tax List, Moore County, NC - District 8
    Undated but believed to be from 1849. Area includes portions of Deep River, Bear, Grassy, Wolf, Williams, Cabin, Cotton and Little Creeks. Courtesy of Moore County Historical Association.



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