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THE MELTON FAMILY OF MOORE COUNTY, NC [FORMERLY OF ORANGE/CHATHAM COUNTY] – MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS

Prepared by Morgan Jackson [www.MooreCountyWallaces.com]

1755 -- Tax List, Orange County, NC Robert Milton listed 2 white polls 1756, Nov 4 -- Granville Land Grants, Orange County, NC Robert Melton entered a 640 acre Land Grant located North of Haw River below red field at the Great Falls and above the mouth of Second Branch. Robert Patterson and John Collins were chain carriers. Warrant issued 14 May 1757 and surveyed 25 Oct 1759. The warrant was deeded to his heir Nathan Melton and he received 391 acres of the original entry on Jul 30, 1760. 1758, May 23 -- Granville Land Grants, Orange County, NC Joseph Walker received a 468 acre Land Grant located North of Haw River. Robt. Melton and Nathan Melton were chain carriers. Surveyed 2 Apr 1756. 1759, Apr 24 [written] -- Will of Robert Melton, Orange County, NC Sons: James [eldest], Nathaniel, Nathan, Isesum, Ancel, and Archelius [younger] Executor: son Nathan Melton James Sellers, Mary Stratton, and Richard Parker were witnesses. 1759, Jun [2nd Tues] -- 1752 - 1762 County Court Minutes, Orange County, NC Page 23-183 Will of Robert Melton, dec`d. exhibited by Nathan Melton was proven by Richard Parker. Other witnesses James Sellers and Mary Stratton to be summoned to appear next Superior Court. 1759, Dec [2nd Tues] -- 1752 - 1762 County Court Minutes, Orange County, NC Page 34-206 Perishable Estate of Robert Melton dec`d to be sold 1759/1760 -- 1756-1785 Inventories, Sales and Accounts of Estates, Orange County, NC Page 25-27 Estate of Robert Melton, dec’d by Administrator Nathan Melton. Items purchased by the following: Christian Kirksey, William Goffey, Henry Brown, William Borden, Ancel Melton, Robert Patterson, Robert Sellars, Hercules Melton, Henry Bauson, William Griffen, Nathan Melton, Alfred Davis, Oneal Melton, and James Patterson 1760, May [2nd Tues] -- 1752 - 1762 County Court Minutes, Orange County, NC Page 37-212 Nathan Melton, Exec of Robert Melton, dec`d filed an account of sales 1760, Jul 30 -- Granville Land Grants, Orange County, NC Nathan Melton received a 391 acre Land Grant located North of Haw River below red field at the Great Falls and above mouth of Second Branch. Robert Patterson and John Collins were chain carriers. Originally 640 acres entered by Robert Milton, decd. 4 Nov 1756 and deeded to heir, Nathan Melton. Warrant issued 14 May 1757 and surveyed 25 Oct 1759. 1760, Jul 30 -- Granville Land Grants, Orange County, NC Christopher Kerksey received a 429 acre Land Grant located North of Haw River on Wilkinsons Creek. Nathan Melton and Jas. Kerksey were chain carriers. Warrant issued 6 Feb 1759 and surveyed 25 Oct 1759. 1760, Aug 2 -- Granville Land Grants, Orange County, NC George Hobson received a 240 acre Land Grant located on the Middle Fork of Rocky River. George Hobson, Jr. and James Barns were chain carriers. Jas. Watson and Nathan Melton were witnesses. Surveyed 6 Apr 1756.



1761, Feb 2 -- Granville Land Grants, Orange County, NC John Camp received a 210 acre Land Grant located on both sides of Mountain Creek of Flatt River. Isom Milton and John Camp were chain carriers. Warrant issued for 640 acres 1 Aug 1758 and surveyed 9 Aug 1760. 1761, Feb 12 -- Deed, Orange County, NC Earl of Granville granted Nathan Milton 350 acres 1761 Oct 2 -- Granville Land Grants, Orange County, NC James Sellars received a 700 acre Land Grant located on Pinetree Creek adjoining Nathan Melton and where Sellars now lives. Robt. Sellars and James Cater were chain carriers. Entered and Warrant issued 19 Nov 1760 and surveyed 9 May 1761. 1762, Dec 8 -- Granville Land Grants, Orange County, NC Jacob Barnes received a 578 acre Land Grant on Bear Creek of Rocky River. Major Lea and Jerimiah Melton were chain carriers. Surveyed 19 Jul 1762. 1762, Dec 29 -- Granville Land Grants, Orange County, NC Gideon Kirksey received a 483 acre Land Grant located on Haw River adjoining Robt. Patterson, Edward Kirksey, Nathan Melton, and Joseph Walker. Wm. Griffen and David Kirksey were chain carriers. Surveyed Mar 17 1762. 1763, May 3 -- 1762 - 1766 County Court Minutes, Orange County, NC Page 30 Road to be opened from Island Ford on Haw River to Childsburg by Joseph Kirk, Wm. Copeland, Sr., Jon Ricketts, Joseph Copeland, Nathaniel Milton, Benjamin Clemens, Robert Patterson, John Edwards, John Bracey, James Haygood, Christopher Kirksey, William Griffin, Wm. Long, James Craig, Wm. Bynum, James Ballard, and Wm. Salley. 1763, Aug 2 -- 1762 - 1766 County Court Minutes, Orange County, NC Page 52 Mourning Milton, daughter of Robert Milton, dec`d. to be committed to the care of Mr. Robert Cate, Jr. Bond set at $50 L for Bondsman Thomas Cate. 1764, May 15 -- Deed, Orange County, NC Oliff Milton to William Thompson proven by Jas. Hendricks 1765, Aug 13 -- 1762 - 1766 County Court Minutes, Orange County, NC Page 409 Ordered that Nathaniel Milton, Luke Bynum, Robert Cellars, James Cellars, Christopher Kirksey, Anson Milton, Robert Patterson, William Griffin, Vachel Clarke, James Rigsby, Thomas Durham, John Price, James Hogwood, Isaac Kirksey & John Gunter lay out a road from the Redfields Ford on Haw River to New Hope Chapel. 1766, Aug 12 -- 1762 - 1766 County Court Minutes, Orange County, NC Page 451 Nathaniel Milton served on Grand Jury 1767, Feb 10 -- Deed, Orange County, NC Nathan Milton deeded John Brown 300 acres proven by John Gunter 1770, Mar 3 -- Deed Book 3, Page 592, Orange County, NC



Zachariah Gross of Granville County deeded William Ansley of Orange County 177 acres located North of Haw River adjoining Luke Binum and Nathan Milton. Sold from James Sellars to James Bogan on 21 Dec 1767. Saml. Mya and Anthony Coxart were witnesses. Proven July 1772 by Samuel Mya. 1773, Nov 24 -- Land Grant #1557/1746, Cumberland County, NC Robert Melton received a 100 acre Land Grant located on a prong of Governors Creek adjoining Russel’s line. James Russell and Nunn Clark were chain carriers. 1774, Jan 1 -- Land Grant #1354, Cumberland County, NC William Bastin Whitford received a 100 acre Land Grant located on Governors Creek adjoining Connor Dowd. William Bastin Whitford and David Melton were chain carriers. 1774, Feb 5 -- Land Grant #1594/1783, Cumberland County, NC David Milton received a 100 acre Land Grant located on Governors Creek adjoining Governor Johnston’s line. Sterling Carroll and James Collins were chain carriers. 1777 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC David Melton listed 100 acres in Jacob Duckworth’s District 1778 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC David Melton listed as paying $172.13 acres in Captain Jacob Duckworth’s District 1778, May 25 -- 1777 - 1788 County Court Minutes, Orange County, NC Page 39 Ordered that John Raeborne, Isham Milton, George Haywood, Matthew Stroud & Charles King be added as hands to open and repair road leading from Hillsborough to James Williams` Mill. 1778 -- Chatham County formed from Orange County 1778, Aug 10 -- 1774-1779 County Court Minutes, Chatham County, NC Page 149 Ansell Melton appointed guardian to Jesse Brown and Ambrose Brown, having given bond with Robert Patterson and John Thomas in $ L100 each guardianship 1778, Nov 12 -- 1774-1779 County Court Minutes, Chatham County, NC Page 167 Ansell Melton for Brown's Orphans v. Bendall Strawn 1777 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC David Melton listed in Jacob Duckworth’s District 100 acres valued at $90 4 horses, 3 cattle Total tax value $255 1779, Feb 3 -- 1778-1795 Land Entries, Cumberland County, NC #281 Robert Cobb entered 250 acres located near Alligator Pond on Deep River including the improvement where David Melton lives. 1779, Feb 16 -- 1778-1795 Land Entries, Cumberland County, NC #320 John Burt entered 300 acres located on Pocket Creek on Connor Dowd’s road including the David Milton’s improvement.



1779, Jul 29 -- 1778-1795 Land Entries, Cumberland County, NC #373 Robert Paterson entered 50 acres located on Wet Creek adjoining Anson Milton and including William Dunn’s improvement. 1780 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC Ansell Melton listed in Captain John Cox's District 200 acres valued at $720 2 horses, 8 cattle and $8 cash Total tax value $988 1780, Mar 31 -- Land Grant #460, Chatham County, NC Ansell Melton received a 150 acre Land Grant [for Orphans of John Brown] adjoining Jesse Brown. James Sellars and James Ballard were chain carriers. Surveyed 16 Feb 1779. 1780, Mar 31 -- Land Grant #450, Chatham County, NC Ansell Melton received a 100 acre Land Grant [for Orphans of John Brown] adjoining Robert Patterson, James Sellars, and John Brown. James Ballard and James Sellars were chain carriers. Surveyed 17 Feb 1779. 1782, Nov -- Deed Book 7 Page 169, Cumberland County, NC David Melton deeded William Poplin 100 acres located East of Governors Creek near Johnston’s line. Mathis Davis and Robbert Hunnicut were witnesses. 1783 -- Tax List, Cumberland County, NC Ans. M. Milton listed as paying $70 in tax in Captain John Cox's District 1783, Nov 17 -- 1778-1795 Land Entries, Cumberland County, NC #18 Malcolm Morrison entered 200 acres located on Dry Creek adjoining Ancel Milton and the Hill Place now in possession of Danl. McSween. 1783, Nov 20 -- Land Grant #2059, Cumberland County, NC Robert Paterson received a 100 acre Land Grant located on Wet Creek adjoining Bartholomew Dunn, Anson Malton, Chinia [James Chaney], and included William Dunn’s improvement. Hezekiah Dunn and Bartholomew Dunn were chain carriers. 1784 -- Moore County formed from Cumberland County 1784, Mar 24 -- 1778-1795 Land Entries, Cumberland County, NC #118 John McKay entered 100 acres adjoining Milton. 1785 -- Marriage Licenses, Moore County, NC Will Book A Page 382 Jesse Brown and Mary Melton were granted a marriage license. William Barrett was the surety. 1785, Mar 3 -- Land Grant #81, Moore County, NC William Dunn received a 50 acre Land Grant located on Wet Creek adjoining Bartholomew Dunn, Ansel Melton, and Chaney. Thos. Dunn and Samuel Barrett were chain carriers. 1785, May 18 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 39, 42



Anson Melton served Jury Duty 1785, Aug 18-19 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 55, 57 Anson Melton served Jury Duty 1785, Nov 30 -- Land Grant #98, Moore County, NC Malcolm Morrison received a 200 acre Land Grant located on Wet Creek adjoining Ansel Melton and Daniel McSwain(formerly the Sandhill Place). Isaac Dunn and Richd. Dunn were chain carriers. 1785, Dec 1 -- Land Grant #25, Moore County, NC Robert Patterson received a 100 acre Land Grant on Horse Creek. Ansel Melton and Donald McQueen were chain carriers. 1785, Dec 1 -- Land Grant #138, Moore County, NC John McKay received a 100 acre Land Grant located on Flag Creek adjoining Melton. Bartholomew Dunn and Ansel Melton were chain carriers. 1786, Feb -- 1785-1868 Index to Trial Docket, Moore County, NC Page 9 Aaron Feagin v. Nathl. Melton 1786, Feb 21 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 81 Aaron Feagen v. Nathl. Melton 1786, Aug 23 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 113 A Deed from Nathan Smith to Anson Melton was proven by Jesse Brown 1786, Aug 23 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 120 Anson Melton served Jury Duty 1787 -- Marriage Licenses, Moore County, NC Will Book A Page 382 Nathaniel Melton and Fereby Barrett were granted a marriage license. Nicholas Newton was the surety. 1787, Feb 23 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 146 Anson Melton served Jury Duty 1787, May 21 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 152 Anson Melton served Jury Duty 1788, Nov 30 -- Land Grant #347, Moore County, NC Jesse Brown received a 50 acre Land Grant located on Richardson's Branch adjoining Ezekiah Dunn. Mathais Williams and Ancil Melton were chain carriers. 1789, Aug 19 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 243 Ansel Melton served Jury Duty 1789, Nov 17 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 248 Ansel Melton served Jury Duty



1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 152 Nathl. Milton (16+) 1M (0-16) 3M 1F [Surrounding neighbors: James Hill, William Richison, Alexr. McIntosh, Drury Richeson, Duncan McIntosh, XXX, Mary McLennan, Abner Chapman, John McIntosh, Daniel McIntosh, John Sinclair] 1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 154 James Melton (16+) 1M 2F [Surrounding neighbors: Robert Boals, William Goings, Christopher Yow, Samuel Tidwell, Duncan Campbell, XXX, William McKenzie, Peter Garner, Daniel Love, Murdock McIntosh, Rory McIver] 1790 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 161 Anseel Melton (16+) 2M (0-16) 1M 4F [Surrounding neighbors: Norman Morrison, Alexr. Morrison, Malcom Morrison, Alexr. Munro, Hector McLaine, XXX, Norman McLeod, Murdock McLeod, Daniel McLeod, Nancy McLeod, Norman McLaine] 1790, Feb 16 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 257 Ordered that Robert Pattison by appointed overseer in place of Nich. Newton and have the following hands to work: Wm. Dunn, Bar. Dunn, Nathl. Melton, Norman Matheson, Murdock McLeod, Hecotr McLean, Thos. Kee, Moses Kee, Wm. Kee, Alex Morrison, Jno. McAulay, Wm. Newton, Mur. McAulay, Ezk. Dun, Hector McLean, Thomas Graham and John Bethune. 1790, May 17 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 267 The following hands were ordered to work on the road from the Montgomery County Line by the Ford at Cabbin Creek to the Forks below the White Ponds: Isaac Dunn, Richd. Dunn, Jr., Rd. Dunn, Sr., Ezekiah Dunn, Jesse Brown, Murk McAulay, Robert Pattison, Robert Cox, Nichl. Newton, Ansel Melton, Anguish McAulay, Donald McLeod, Norman McLeod, Joseph Allen, Wm. Morgan and Jacob Harvick. 1792, Feb 21 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 345 Deed from Isaac Hill to James Milton was proven by James Robson 1793, Dec-Jan 1794 -- General Assembly Session Records Petition to form Alfordstown as County Seat for Moore County, NC Ansel [A] Melton, James Melton and Ansel [x] Melton listed as signers (Petition failed) 1794, Feb 19 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 443 Ancel Milton records his ear mark to be a crop and 2 slits in the right ear and a crop and 1 slit in the left ear 1794, Feb 21 -- 1784-1795 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 450



Ancil Melton Senr. served Jury Duty 1794, May 26 -- 1787 - 1795 County Court Minutes, Orange County, NC Jacob Troxler appointed overseer of the road from Trading Path on the Alamance to the Guilford Line in room of Joshua Holt and work following persons: Anthony Thompson, Martin New, John Eflund, George Neue, Conrad Cagg, John Graves, Henry Cook, Peter Fogleman, Colby Jackson, Malachi Hatmaker, Barton Graves, Jacob Neue, John Sharp, Peter Noe, John Noe, Henry Cagg, Martin Shofner, Felty Neue, Ludwick Albright, George May, Barney Clapp, Isaac Birke, George A. Fogleman, Henry Friddlow, Peter Poore, John Hawkins, Anson Milton, Jesse Acock, John Hobbs, Peter Smith, Michael Smith, John Lenn, and John Coontz. 1794, May 28 -- 1787 - 1795 County Court Minutes, Orange County, NC John Hawkins appointed overseer of the road from John May`s to Mrs. Hawkins and have the following hands: Jesse Acock, John May, Ansell Milton, John Capp, Jacob Toorelon, George May, Henry May, Luke Prior`s hands, Barnet Clapp, Isaac Burke, Anthony Thompson, James Patterson`s two hands, John Prior`s three hands, Mary Hawkins` two hands, John Linn and John Scott. 1794, Nov 14 -- Land Grant #549, Moore County, NC David Allison received a 602 acre Land Grant located on Buffalo Creek adjoining Leonard Furr, Neil McLeod, James Melton and John McKoy. Jacob Cagle and Neal McIntosh were chain carriers. 1794, Nov 20 -- Land Grant #1190, Moore County, NC Joseph Cockman received a 100 acre Land Grant located on Long Meadow Branch adjoining his ownline and James Milton. Wm. McDonald and James Milton were chain carriers. 1795 -- Tax List [partial], Moore County, NC James Melton listed 100 acres 1795, Mar 7 -- Deed Book 9, Page 322, Orange County, NC David Enoch of Caswell County deeded Charles Shanks 150 acres located North of South Fork of Jordans Creek adjoining Moses Pierce & County Line. Samuel Dickie and John Melton were witnesses. Proven Aug 1801 by Dickie. 1795, Oct 20 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC #1511 John McAulay Jr. entered 50 acres located East of Wet Creek adjoining Waddle, Donald McLeod, Anson Melton, and William Dunn. 1795, Nov 24 -- Will Book A, Moore County, NC Page 186-187 1796, Feb (proved in open court) Will of Nicholas Newton, decd. Wife -- Melaney Newton Son -- John Tucker Newton Dau -- Mary Sowel Dau -- Meloney Dun Dau -- Febay Melton Son -- William Newton Son -- Nicholas Smith Newton Dau -- Hannah Carpenter Dau -- Delaney Gibson



Dau -- Charity Newton Dau -- Sarah Newton Dau -- Elizabeth Newton Witness -- Jesse Ritter, John McAulay, Jesse Brown 1796, Feb 11 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC #123 Nathaniel Melton entered 50 acres located East of Wet Creek adjoining Thomas Graham, Ansel Melton and John McAulay. 1796, May 24 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC #1524 Joseph McGee entered 100 acres located on both sides of Haw Branch adjoining James Milton. 1796, Jul 6 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC #1602 John McAulay entered 100 acres located East of Wet Creek adjoining William Dunn and Ansel Melton. 1796, Aug 29 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC #10 Joseph Roberson entered 100 acres located on Governors Creek adjoining his own land known as the Melton place. 1796 Sep 12 -- 1784-1797 Land Entries, Moore County, NC #21 John Graham entered 60 acres located on Russels Prong of Governors Creek adjoining John Montgomery [formerly James Russel] and the late Jonathan Melton. 1797, Apr 19 -- Land Grant #1258, Moore County, NC Ancel Melton, assignee of Jesse Brown received a 100 acre Land Grant located on Flag Creek adjoining his own line and Ambrose Brown’s improvement. Jesse Brown and Ancel Melton were chain carriers. 1797, Jun 14 -- Land Grant #882, Moore County, NC Ansel Melton Sr. received a 100 acre Land Grant located East of Wet Creek adjoining William Dunn, Graham and his own line. William Dunn and Nathaniel Melton were chain carriers. 1797, Nov 14 -- Land Grant #1241, Moore County, NC Drury Joiner received a 50 acre Land Grant located on the Willow Meadow adjoining Joseph McGee and McKay. Jno. Martin and James Melton were chain carriers. 1797, Nov 14 -- Land Grant #1270, Moore County, NC Stephen Richardson received a 100 acre Land Grant located North of Buffalo Creek adjoining Edwards. Joseph Cockman and James Melton were chain carriers 1797, Nov 30 -- Land Grant #1056, Moore County, NC John McAulay received a 50 acre Land Grant located East of Wet Creek adjoining Waddle, William Dunn and Ancil Melton. Murdock McAulay and Donald McLeod were chain carriers. 1798, Mar 16 -- Deed Book 7, Page 223, Orange County, NC



Peter Hufman of Orange County deeded Barnett Clap of Orange County 30 acres located on Great Allamance adjoining Barnet May. Jacob Wilhoit and Ancil Melton were witnesses. Proven May 1798 by Wilhoit. 1798, Jun 15 -- Land Grant #0127, Moore County, NC Everet Wallis received a 50 acre Land Grant located on drains of Flag Creek adjoining his own line. Anselem Melton and Wm. McSween were chain carriers. [note - never granted] 1798, Aug 10 -- Land Grant #1498, Moore County, NC Bartholomew Dun, Junr. received a 35 acre Land Grant located west of Wet Creek adjoining own, Murdock McAulay, Samuel Dunn, Jesse Brown, Barrett and the Speculators. Nathaniel Melton and Bartholomew Dunn were chain carriers. 1798, Aug 10 -- Land Grant #1501, Moore County, NC Meloney Newton received a 50 acre Land Grant located on Dry Creek adjoining John Newton, her own line and the Speculators. Bartholomew Dun and Nathaniel Melton were chain carriers. 1799, Jan 29 -- Deed Book 9, Page 296, Orange County, NC George Clarke deeded Ariel Melton 300 acres located on Dry Creek and Little Alamanace. Originally granted to Clarke. Samuel James and Conrod Farmer were witnesses. Proven Aug 1801 by James. Delivered by Ariel Melton. 1799, Feb 23 -- Deed Book 8, Page 51, Orange County, NC John Cable deeded Israel Holt 175 acres located South of Haw Rivers and waters of Traveses Creek Ancel Melton and William Rainey were witnesses. Proven May 1799 by Rainey. 1799, Mar 21 -- Deed Book 9, Page 270, Orange County, NC John Laremore and wife Reasy deeded Conrod Farmer 200 acres. Originally granted to Soloman James 9 Nov 1784 and sold to Jonathan Hill. Samuel James and Phillip Mason were witnesses. Proven Aug 1801 by James. Delivered by Aniel Melton. 1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 49 James Milton (26-45) 1M 1F (10-16) 1F (0-10) 3M 3F [Surrounding neighbors: Neal McLeowd, Jesse Upton, John Evans, Jesse Writter, Druray Joiner, XXX, Joseph Cockman, Robert Sandiford, William Barrett, John Bethune, Murdock Martin] 1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 58 Nathaniel Milton (26-45) 1M 1F (10-16) 2M (0-10) 2M 1F [Surrounding neighbors: Thomas Martindale, Charles Campbell, Thomas Fry, George Grahams, Stephen Richardson, XXX, John Martin, John Wadsworth, James Milton, John Berrayman, Christopher Bethune]



1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 58 James Milton [may be duplicate of Page 49] (26-45) 1M 1F (10-16) 1F (0-10) 3M 3F [Surrounding neighbors: George Grahams, Stephen Richardson, Nathaniel Milton, John Martin, John Wadsworth, XXX, John Berrayman, Christopher Bethune, John McKinnian, Daniel McNeal, Norman Mathews] 1800 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 69 Anson Melton (45+) 1M 1F (10-16) 1F [Surrounding neighbors: Lewis Sewell, Bartholomew Dunn, John McAulay, Sherwood Parrish, Jesse Lankford, XXX, John Richardson, Thomas Kees, William Kees, John Kees, Nancy McLeowd] 1800, Nov 27 -- Land Grant #0102, Moore County, NC John Paterson Jr. entered 62 acres located West of Dry Creek adjoining his own line, Thomas Graham, Ansel Melton and the Speculators. Ansel Melton Senr. and James McArthur were chain carriers. [note – grant was not issued] 1801, Aug 11 -- Deed Book 9, Page 256, Orange County, NC Samuel James deeded Abner James 120.75 acres located West of Haw River and Dry Creek Conrod Farmer and Aniel Melton were witnesses. Proven Aug 1801 by Aniel Melton. 1801, Oct 28 -- Land Grant #1940, Moore County, NC James Melton received a 50 acre Land Grant located on Long Meadow Branch adjoining Robert Sandifer, Neil McLeod and his own line. Jos. Cockman and Jno. Martin were chain carriers 1802, Mar 2 -- Land Grant #1849, Moore County, NC James Melton received a 32 acre Land Grant located South of Buffalo Creek adjoining Henry Stutts, John Martin, Joseph McGee, Neil McLeod, Jacob Stutts, and Edwards. Jno. Martin and Jno. Buie were chain carriers. 1802, Jun 17 -- Land Grant #1772, Moore County, NC William Dunn received 50 acre Land Grant located on Long Meadow Branch adjoining his own line, Michael Hill and Robert Edwards. Joseph Cockman and James Melton were chain carriers. 1802, Oct 7 -- Land Grant #0144, Moore County, NC James Melton received a 300 acre Land Entry located on Long Meadow Branch adjoining Neil McLeod, Joseph McGee, Robert Wilkins and his own line. Jos. Cockman and Everet Wallis were chain carriers. [note – never granted] 1803, Feb -- 1785-1868 Index to Trial Docket, Moore County, NC Page 30 State v. James Melton 1803, Mar 10 -- Land Grant #1807, Moore County, NC John Patterson, Junr. received a 100 acre Land Grant located west of Dry Creek adjoining his own line, Ansel Melton and Thomas Graham.



1803, May -- 1798-1808 Trial and Appearance Docket, Moore County, NC Page 3 Burrel Deaton & wife v. Robert Melton 1806, Feb 8 -- Land Grant #2058, Moore County, NC Nathan Morgan received a 4 acre Land Grant located east of Cabin Creek adjoining his own line. Ansel Melton and James Morgan were chain carriers. 1810 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 598 Ansel Melton (45+) 1F (26-45) 1M (10-16) 1M 3F (0-10) 3M 3F [Surrounding neighbors: Samuel Martindale, John Spicer, Abram Cole, Benj. Syler, Josiah Hollomon, XXX, Mark Phillips, Jno. Hare, John Owen, Lenard Furr, Sollomon Barret] 1810 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 599 James Melton (26-45) 1M 1F (16-26) 1M (10-16) 1M 2F (0-10) 4M [Surrounding neighbors: Patty Glasscock, Duncan Patterson, James Smith, Wm. Feagan, John Danly, XXX, Wm. Lewis, John Wadsworth, Adam Comer, Thomas Hannon, Daniel Feagan] 1810, Nov 6 -- Land Grant #2060, Moore County, NC Nathaniel Melton received a 43 acre Land Grant located on Wet Creek adjoining John McKinnon, Neil McLeod, Bartholomew Dunn, William Dunn, Newton, and his own line. George Hunsaker and John Gibson were chain carriers. 1811, Aug 14 -- Land Grant #2128, Moore County, NC Leonard Furr Junior received a 25 acre Land Grant located on Flag Creek adjoining his own line, Ansel Melton and McLeod. Jacob Furr and Danl. McLean were chain carriers. 1811, May 17 -- Land Grant #2155, Moore County, NC John Ritter's 42.5 acre Grant located East of Buffalo Creek adjoining his own line, Daniel McNeill and Jacob Stutts. Thos. Ritter and John Melton were chain carriers. 1814 -- Detached Militia Muster Roll, Moore County, NC Wm. Melton was listed in Third Regiment 1815 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC John Melton listed 160 acres valued at $80 James Milton listed 350 acres valued at $300 1815, May -- 1808-1819 Trial and Appearance Docket, Moore County, NC 1815, May -- 1796-1841 County Accounts, Moore County, NC Page 18



#20 A. McQueen v. Jno. Melton #5 Nathan Barrett v. John Milton 1816 -- Records of Estates Book B Page 116, Moore County, NC Estate of Neil McLeod, dec’d. 1 account on Nancy Milton for 0"6"0 (Listed) 1816, Oct 25 -- Land Grant #2278, Moore County, NC James Melton received a 200 acre Land Grant located on Long Meadow Branch adjoining Normand Matheson, Williams, and own line. Normand Matheson and Solomon Brewer were chain carriers. 1817, May-Aug -- 1796-1841 County Accounts, Moore County, NC Page 21 1817, May-Aug 9, 1818 -- 1808-1819 Trial and Appearance Docket, Moore County, NC John Richardson v. John Melton 1817, July 17 -- Land Grant #2479, Moore County, NC John Melton received a 70 acre Land Grant located North of Buffalo Creek adjoining his own line. James Melton and Edward Richardson were chain carriers. 1817, Sep 10 -- Land Grant #2340, Moore County, NC David Jones received a 200 acre Land Grant adjoining widow Tolmon, McNeill, Matheson and James Melton. Solomon Brewer and James Melton were chain carriers. 1817, Sep 11 -- Land Grant #2352, Moore County, NC Solomon Brewer received a 50 acre Land Grant located on Buffalo Creek adjoining Joseph Cockman. James Melton and Abner Brown were chain carriers. 1817, Nov-May 1818 -- 1808-1819 Trial and Appearance Docket, Moore County, NC Wm. Lakey v. John Milton 1818-1823 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC James Melton listed 150 acres valued at $200 Ansel Melton listed 100 acres valued at $100 John Melton listed 160 acres valued at $100 1818, May 14 -- Land Grant #2471, Moore County, NC Ancel Melton received a 20 acre Land Grant located on Flag Creek adjoining Neill McLeod and his own line. William Williams and Isaac Cagle were chain carriers. 1818, Aug -- 1796-1841 County Accounts, Moore County, NC Page 23 1818, Aug -- 1808-1819 Trial and Appearance Docket, Moore County, NC John Melton v. Stephen Scott 1818, Nov 4 -- Land Grant #2384, Moore County, NC James Melton received a 100 acre Land Grant 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.



1819, Feb -- 1796-1841 County Accounts, Moore County, NC Page 24 1819, Feb -- 1808-1819 Trial and Appearance Docket, Moore County, NC John Melton v. Jesse and Sally Ritter 1819, May-Aug 1819 -- 1808-1819 Trial and Appearance Docket, Moore County, NC Henry Stutts v. William Milton 1819, Aug -- 1796-1841 County Accounts, Moore County, NC Page 26 1819, Aug -- 1808-1819 Trial and Appearance Docket, Moore County, NC John Milton v. John Garner 1820 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 299 John Melton (26-45) 1M 1F (0-10) 2M 3F [Surrounding neighbors: --- Bobbitt, --- Davis, William Boroughs, XXX, James Fry Sr., --- Patterson, John Watson, Dempsy Hunt, William Wadsworth] 1820 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 305 Ansel Melton (45+) 1M 1F (16-26) 2M 1F (16-18) 1M (10-16) 1M 2F (0-10) 1M 2F [Surrounding neighbors: Wm. Williams Sr, Lenard Furr, Jesse Brown, Betsy Bollin, Peter Hair, XXX, Jesse Melton, James Laky, Nancy McLeod, Flora McLeod, Kenneth McKaskill, John Hair] 1820 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 305 Jesse Melton (26-45) 1F (16-26) 1M [Surrounding neighbors: Lenard Furr, Jesse Brown, Betsy Bollin, Peter Hair, Ansel Melton, XXX, James Laky, Nancy McLeod, Flora McLeod, Kenneth McKaskill] 1820 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 307 James Melton (45+) 1M 1F (16-26) 2M 1F (16-18) 1M (10-16) 3M (0-10) 1F [Surrounding neighbors: Peter Sinclair, James Jackison, John Silers, Daniel Muse/Manus Sr., Solomon Barret, XXX, Wm. Melton, Betsy Wood, Sollomon Brewer, Martin Rouse, Isham Richardson] 1820 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 307 Wm. Melton (16-26) 1M 1F (0-10) 1M 1F



[Surrounding neighbors: James Jackison, John Silers, Daniel Muse/Manus Sr., Solomon Barret, James Melton, XXX, Betsy Wood, Sollomon Brewer, Martin Rouse, Isham Richardson, Stephen Richardson] 1821, Feb -- 1796-1841 County Accounts, Moore County, NC Page 71 Moore v. Melton 1821, May -- 1796-1841 County Accounts, Moore County, NC Page 55 Melton v. Pearce 1821, Fall -- 1796-1841 County Accounts, Moore County, NC Page 56 State v. John Melton 1823, Jan 4 -- Land Grant #2631, Moore County, NC John Cockman received a 13.75 acre Land Grant located on Buffalo Creek adjoining Stephen Richardson, Mrs. Wood, his own line, James Melton and McLeod. Jesse Upton and Drury Richardson were chain carriers 1823, Aug 18 -- 1823-1831 County Court Minutes, 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 County Court Minutes, 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 hands to work: David Lanckford, Enoch Wallis, Robert Melton, Jr., James Milton, William Wood and Matthew Williams. 1824, Nov 16 -- 1823-1831 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 59 Deed from John Milton to Emanuel Yow is witnessed by John Ritter 1824, Dec 13 -- Land Grant #2709, Moore County, NC George Moore received a 100 acre Grant located on Buffalo Creek adjoining Brown, Kennedy, Emanuel Yow (formerly John Melton), and Stephen Richardson. John Stutts and Thoams Dannelly were chain carriers. 1825, May 6 -- Land Grant #2689, Moore County, NC Jacob Stutts received a 41 acre Land Grant located South of Buffalo Creek adjoining Jeremiah Williams, James Dunlap, Haines and Milton. Henry Stutts and Wm. Laky were chain carriers. 1825, Aug 16 -- 1823-1831 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 86 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.



1825, Sep 2 -- Land Grant #2739, Moore County, NC Leonard Furr received a 44 acre Land Grant located on Flag Creek adjoining his own line, Neil McLeod, Ansel Melton, Laky, and William Jones. Ansel Melton and Isaah Melton were chain carriers. 1826, Feb 25 -- 1823-1831 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 114 Deed from James Milton to George Kennedy acknowledged 1826, Aug 22 -- 1823-1831 County Court Minutes, 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. 1826, Oct -- History of Sandy Creek Baptist Association, Page 134 A. Milton, J. Dunlap and Alexander Kennedy were delegates from Mechanic’s Hill Church to the Association meeting at Brush Creek Meeting House in Randolph County, NC. 1826, Nov 10 -- Land Grant #2754, Moore County, NC Ansel Melton received a 100 acre Land Grant located on Buffalo Creek adjoining James Dunlap and McNeill. Ansel Melton, Junr. and James Melton were chain carriers. 1826, Nov 18 -- Record of Estates Book B Page 136-139, Moore County, NC Estate of Henry Melton, dec’d. by Administrator James Dunlap. Accounts listed for the following: James Dunlap, James Melton [for $6], John Kennedy, Hugh Hammel, John Williams, Thomas Williams [short], and Robt. Melton [for wheat and smith work]. Notes due on the following: James Melton Jur. [for $30], Ansel Melton [for $32], Daniel Mcrimmon, Charles Sowell & James Hains, John Williams, Jesse Brown Jr., Robert Melton Sr.[son of Ansel] – for $1.75 & $11.90], William Cagle and David Jones. Items were purchased by the following: James Dunlap, Thos. Williams [of Chris], Sarah Melton, Jesse Brown Sr., Robartis Huzza, William Brown/Brewer, Robt. Melton Sr., Ansel Melton Jr., Jno. Wallis, John McDaniel, James Muse, Edward Moore, Daniel McCrimmon, William Williamson, Isaac Brown, Isaah Melton, George Adams, Robert Melton Jr., Matthew Williams, David Jones, Jesse F. Muse, Norman McLoud, and George Hunsucker. 1826, Nov 21 -- 1823-1831 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 147 Sarah Milton granted administration of the Estate of Henry Milton, dec’d. 1826, Nov 21 -- 1823-1831 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 149 James Hains, John Paterson, Esq, Jesse Brown, Esq., and Thomas Williams appointed to lay off a year provision for Sarah Milton, widow of Henry Melton 1827, Feb 24 -- 1823-1831 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 163 James Milton served Jury Duty 1827, Aug 22 -- 1823-1831 County Court Minutes, 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 -- Records of Estates Book B Page 163, Moore County, NC Estate of Alexr. Kennedy, dec’d. Hiram Milton purchased 270 bundles of fodder 1 note on John Melton for $15.80 due Jan 1, 1821 1828, Feb 23 -- 1823-1831 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 212 Sarah Melton, Administrator of Henry Melton, dec’d. returned an inventory 1828, May 20 -- 1823-1831 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 224 Ordered that John Lakey, age 14, be bound to Robert Milton until age 21 1828, Aug 19 -- 1823-1831 County Court Minutes, 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, Sep 4 -- Land Grant #2771, Moore County, NC William Ritter received a 20 acre Land Grant located on Buffalo Creek adjoining John Ritter. Robert Brady and Hiram Melton were chain carriers. 1828, Sep 18-19 -- Records of Estates Book B Page 158-159, Moore County, NC Estate of John Ritter, dec’d. Robert Milton purchased bed and furniture 1 note on John Milton for 12"10"3 plus $24 interest 1829, Feb -- 1796-1841 County Accounts, Moore County, NC Page 89 1829, Feb -- 1785-1868 Index to Trial Docket, Moore County, NC Page 68 James Dunlap v. Anson Melton 1829, Mar 21 -- Records of Estates Book B Page 171, Moore County, NC Estate of Joseph Allen, dec’d. Robert Milton purchased a rack and case 1830 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 446 Robt. Melton (20-30) 1M 1F (15-20) 1M (0-5) 1M 1F [Surrounding neighbors: Daniel Muse, Chas. McArthur, Peter Thomas, Joseph G. Moore, Neill Dunlap Esq., XXX, Neill McIntosh, John Richardson, Daniel McKenzie, Alexr. Smith, Jessy Brown]



1830 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 446 Ansel Milton (50-60) 1M (20-30) 1F (15-20) 1M 1F (10-15) 1F [Surrounding neighbors: Neill McIntosh, John Richardson, Daniel McKenzie, Alexr. Smith, Jessy Brown, XXX, John M. Cagle, Everit Smith, John Deaton, Wm. Deaton, Abner Brown] 1830 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 447 James Melton (60-70) 1F (50-60) 1M (20-30) 2M (15-20) 1M [Surrounding neighbors: George Horner, Daniel Chisholm, Aaron Kennedy, Murdoch McKenzie, Stephen Maness, XXX, John Kennedy, Nathan Wallace, Norman Mathewson, James Bryant, Elisha Jackson] 1830 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 448 Hiram Melton (20-30) 1M 1F (0-5) 1F [Surrounding neighbors: Elisha Jackson, Angus Morrison, John McKaskill, Benjn. Bailey, James Haynes, XXX, George Hunsucker, Francis Munroe, James Dunlap, Nelson H. Parrish, Burrel Deaton] 1830 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 449 Robert Melton (20-30) 1M 1F (0-5) 3M [Surrounding neighbors: Malcolm McAulay, David Jones, Thos. Harvel, Neil McKinnon, Nathan Copeland, XXX, James Cole, John Patterson Esq., John McKeithan, Florah Martin, Margt. Graham] 1830 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 474 Isaac Melton (30-40) 1F (20-30) 1M (5-10) 1M (0-5) 1M 1F [Surrounding neighbors: Nancy McCallum, Kenneth McKaskill Sr., David Lankford, Angus Campbell, John Campbell Jr., XXX, Britain Britt, Jessy Britt, Joseph Cole, John Williams, Henry Hawley] 1830, Feb 20 -- 1823-1831 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 304-305 The land of George Moore, decd. was partitioned and divided and his widow Delila Moore received 90 acres located on Buffalo Creek adjoining John Ritter. James Melton, Abner Brown, Jos. J. Person, Neill McIntosh, James Caveness, William Ritter, John McLeod, Jethro Denson, Andrew Yow, William Dannelly, Jeremiah Williams and Joseph G. Moore were appointed commissioners.



1830, May 18 -- 1823-1831 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 309 Ordered that Isham Wallis be appointed the overseer of the road from the large sassafras at Alex. McCaskill’s to Flowers Road and have the following hands to work: Wm. Barrett Esq, hands, Hiram Melton, Angus Kelly, Alex. McIntosh hands, William McIntosh, John McIntosh, and Alex McIntosh Jr. 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, Nov 15 -- 1823-1831 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 326 Ordered that Matthew Deaton be appointed overseer of the Joel Road from fork near McIvers to Dry Creek and have the following hands to work: James Kachey, John Munroe, Collin Munroe, John Deaton, Wm. Deaton, Isaac Deaton, Levy Deaton 1 hand, John McCaskill 1 hand, Daniel Murchinson, Kinneth Morison, Jess Collyer and Josiah Melton. 1830, May 18 -- 1823-1831 County Court Minutes, 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. 1830, Nov 17 -- 1823-1831 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 329 A bill of sale from James Dunlap to Ansel Milton was proven by Corn. Dowd, Jr. 1831 -- Records of Estates Book B Page 244-246, Moore County, NC Estate of Jason Sowell, dec’d. Ansel Melton, Jr. purchased a mare saddle and chisel Hiram Milton purchased a cow and calf 1831, May 17 -- 1823-1831 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 355 Ordered that Isaac Deaton be appointed overseer of the Joel Road from fork near McIvers to Dry Creek and have the following hands to work: Matthew Deaton, James Kachey, John Munroe, Collin Munroe, John Deaton, Wm. Deaton, Levy Deaton 1 hand, John McCaskill 1 hand, Daniel Murchinson, Kinneth Morison, Jess Collyer, Josiah Melton and Simon McNeill. 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. 1831, May 17 -- 1823-1831 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 355 Ordered that Neill Morison be appointed overseer of the road from Cabbin Creek to Hunsuckers old place and have the following hands to work: John Morgan, Avington Britt, Joshua Keys, James Keys, Kenneth Morison, John Wallis, Arch. Munroe hands, John Munroe, Levy Deaton hands, Martin Kennedy, Simon McNeill, Isaac Melton, Daniel Murchison, Joseph Cole, Charles Cola and Thomas Colyer.



1831, Jun 10 -- Records of Estates Book B Page 251-252, Moore County, NC Estate of Jesse Brown, dec’d. Robert Melton purchased a sad trap[?] 1832, Dec 18 – Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty, File W4285 Hector and Isabella McNeill Ancil Melton, a clergyman, and William Barratt, Esq. testified that they lived near Hector McNeill and he was over 80 years old and served in the Revolutionary War. [note – Ancel Melton’s original signature is in the file] 1833, Nov 18 -- Revolutionary War Pensions, File #W3996, Moore County, NC John Williams and James Melton testified that they knew George Horner and that he served in the Revolutionary War 1834, Feb 18 -- Land Grant #2907, Moore County, NC William Jones received a 60 acre Land Grant located East of Buffalo Creek adjoining his own line, James Melton, Ann Tolmon and Daniel McCrummen. Isaac Jones and Angus McKinnon were chain carriers. 1834, Mar 14 -- Land Grant #2950, Moore County, NC James Melton received a 10 acre Land Grant located on Long Meadow Branch adjoining Joseph McGee, Normand Matheson and his own line. James Melton Jr. and Ansel Melton were chain carriers. 1834, Sep 12 -- Land Grant #2900, Moore County, NC David Jones received a 100 acre Land Grant located East of Long Meadow Branch adjoining Solomon Barrett, McKay and Matheson. James Melton and Allen Jones were chain carriers. 1835, Nov 21 -- Land Grant #2948, Moore County, NC Hyram Melton received a 25 acre Grant located on the Head of Sassafras Branch adjoining Jeremiah Williams and Robert Melton. James Melton and Ansel Melton were chain carriers. 1835, Nov 21 -- Land Grant #2952, Moore County, NC John Cockman received a 100 acre Land Grant adjoining his own line and Griffith. John McLeod and James Milton were chain carriers. 1835, Nov 21 -- Land Grant #2976, Moore County, NC David Jones received a 52 acre Land Grant located on Buffalo Creek adjoining John Cockman, Solomon Barrett, McKay, McGee and Matheson. James Melton and John McLeod were chain carriers. 1836, Aug 29 -- Superior Court Minute Docket, Moore County, NC James Melton Jr. served Jury Duty 1836, Oct 3 -- Land Grant # 2960, Moore County, NC Cornelius Dunlap's 60 acre Land Grant located on Suck Creek adjoining his own line and John Dunlap(formerly William Martin). Duncan Munroe and Isaiah Melton were chain carriers. 1837, Feb -- 1796-1841 County Accounts, Moore County, NC Page 132



State v. Gideon Seawell Hiram Melton received a ticket 1837, Aug -- 1796-1841 County Accounts Page 132 #42 State v. E. Wallis, N. Furr, J. Melton [ticket $1.66] 1838, Feb-Aug 1838 -- 1785-1868 Index to Trial Docket, Moore County, NC Page 75 Lydia Melton Petition 1838, Nov -- 1796-1841 County Accounts, Moore County, NC Page 118 Lydia Melton v. Heirs of Ansel Melton Lydia Melton v. Jas. Melton and G. Horner 1838, Dec 17 -- Land Grant #3137, Moore County, NC John H. Stutts received a 100 acre Land Grant located on Buffalo Creek adjoining Melton, William Barrett Sr., Samuel Barrett, and Cornelius Black. Henry Stutts and John A. Barrett were chain carriers. 1838, Dec 19 -- Records of Estates Book D Page 25 & 90, Moore County, NC Estate of Ancel/Anson Melton, dec’d. James Melton and George W. Horner were Administrators Liddia Melton, Robert Melton, George Hunsucker, George Williams, Thomas Williams, Samuel McIntosh, Edwin Cox, Miles Muse, William Stuart, Michael Cockman, David Jones and Abraham Hunsucker purchased items from the Estate 1839 -- Records of Estates Book D Page 86-88, Moore County, NC Estate of Peter Shamburger, dec’d 1 note on Robert Milton for $10.25 as of Jun 16, 1838 – six months credit 1839 -- Records of Estates Book D Page 88-89, Moore County, NC Estate of Benjamin Dunlap, dec’d. 1 note on Isaiah Melton for $15 due Jan 6, 1837 listed as desperate 1 note on Isaiah Melton for $7 due Jan 20, 1838 listed as desperate 1839, Jan 7 -- Records of Estates Book D Page 56-60, Moore County, NC Estate of John A. D. McNeill, dec’d. 1 note on James Melton for $5 due Nov 22, 1837 1840 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 169 Robert Melton (30-40) 1M 1F (10-15) 1F (5-10) 2M 1F (0-5) 1F [Surrounding neighbors: John Dunlap, Samuel Griffin, Henry Yow, Everitt Smith, John Morgan, XXX, Jesse Davis, Mark Phillips, William Freeman, James Morgan, William Williamson] 1840 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 180 James Melton



(70-80) 1F (30-40) 1M (20-30) 1F (5-10) 3F (0-5) 2F [Surrounding neighbors: Neil Cameron (Ga), Michael Cockman, Wm. Richardson, Polly Smith, Minerva Cox, XXX, Stephen King, James Mathews, Isham Wallace, Donald Street, Jeff Brewer] 1840 Census St. Clair County, AL Page 243 John Melton (60-70) 1M (20-30) 1M 1F (0-5) 1M 1F 1840 -- Census, Henderson County, TN Page 333-B Hiram Melton (30-40) 1M 1F (10-15) 1F (5-10) 2M 2F (0-5) 2M 1F 1840, Feb 28 -- Superior Court Minute Docket D Page 131-132, Moore County, NC Samuel C. Bruce, John R. Ritter, Murdo. McLeod, Alfred Brower, John McNeill and Wm. D. Callicutt v. James Melton and George Horner, Administrators. 1840, Spring -- 1834-1842 Superior Court Execution Docket #72 State v. Daniel & Thomas Muse Geo. Williams, Isam Wallace, Abram Hunsucker, Robert Dean, Daniel McRimmon, Hampton Riddle, and James Melton were witnesses. Continued Fall 1840 #86 1840, Nov 18 -- Records of Estates Book D Page 145-149, Moore County, NC Estate of Holden Cox, dec’d. 1 note on N. Melton, H. McDonald and John Sowell for $1.51 1 note on Ancil Melton for $7.60 1841, Fall -- 1834-1842 Superior Court Execution Docket #13 Daniel Muse v. Isham Wallace Enich Wallace, Joel Lawhon, Thomas Muse, Wm. Caddell, Abram Hunsucker, Patience Muse, Leonard Furr, A. Shattuck, Polly Williams, Daniel Muse, James Melton, Shadrac Maner, Wm. Barrett Jr., Wm L. Wallace and Delphy Wallace were witnesses. Continued Spring 1842 #36 -- Fall 1842 #77 -- Spring 1843 #83 -- Fall 1843 #63 -- Spring 1844 #72 -- Fall 1844 #79 -- Spring 1845 #72 -- Fall 1845 #81 Spring 1846 #99 -- Fall 1846 #92 -- Spring 1847 #90 -- Fall 1847 #89 1842, Nov 8 -- Records of Estates Book D Page 244-248, Moore County, NC Estate of John Patterson, dec’d. Robert Melton purchased a cow and calf



1843, Aug 23 -- Superior Court Minute Docket D Page 224, Moore County, NC Alfred Brower, Samuel C. Bruce, James D. Callicut, John McNeill, John R. Ritter, Murdo. McLeod v. Henry Melton and others. On motion ordered by the court that the lands of Ancel Melton, decd. descended to the defendants, his heirs at law be sold to satisfy the plaintiffs judgment and costs and that the clerk of this court issue a venditione exponas to the Sheriff to sell the same. 1844 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC Calvin Melton listed 1 white poll in District 6 Robert Melton listed 236 acres valued at $475 and 1 white poll in District 8 on Wolf Creek 1844, Jan 3 -- Marriages, Fayetteville Observer, Fayetteville, NC Dec 28, 1843 - Moore County, NC, Jesse Saunders, Esq, aged 70, to Mrs. Milton, relict of Mr. Isaiah Milton 1844, Apr 22-25 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Pages 2,5,11,13-14 James Melton served Jury Duty 1844, Apr 23 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 7 Ordered that Joseph Upton be appointed overseer of the road from George Moores to the branch near McQueens and have the following hands to work: Elisha Cagle, James Melton, Cornl. Mathews, George Williams, David Cockman, Joseph Cockman, Sampson Cockman, Isaac Williams, George Cockman, George W. Horner, Noah Richardson hands, Seburn Jones, John Cockman, Abram Hunsucker, William Williams, James Deaton, Quimby Sowell, William Richardson, John Jones, Allen Jones, and Jeremiah Williams. 1844, Apr 23 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 13 Robert Melton named a juror in July 1844, Jul 22 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 37 Robert Melton served Jury Duty 1844, Jul 26 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 54 The following persons were appointed to superintend the Elections in Aug 1844 District #8 Shuffields; Governor - Robert Milton and Leonard Hare 1844 Oct 14 -- Land Grant #3315, Moore County, NC William Brewer received a 50 acre Land Grant located on Little Creek adjoining John Kennedy and Neil McLeod. Robert Melton and Sampson Brewer were chain carriers. 1844, Oct 28 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 64-65 James Melton served Jury Duty 1844, Nov 26 -- Records of Estates Book E Page 58-59, 316-318, Moore County, NC Estate of George Horner, dec’d. James Melton purchased several items 1845, Jan 27 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, 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, May 3 -- Land Grant #3289, Moore County, NC Jesse Sanders received a 100 acre Land Grant located East of Dry Creek adjoining his own line(formerly George Hunsucker), Francis Munroe and Angus Morrison. John Atlas McKinnon and William Melton were chain carriers. 1845, Jul 29 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 198 Elections Superintendants appointed: District #8 County Court - Robert Melton & Thomas G. Williams 1845, Oct 31 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 241 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. 1845, Nov 21 -- Records of Estates Book E Page 123-126, Moore County, NC Estate of John Shuffield, dec’d. Robert Melton purchased several items 1846, Apr 28 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 319 Ordered that George W. Horner be appointed overseer of the road from George Moore’s to the branch near McQueen’s and work the following hands: Elisha Cagle, James Melton, Cornelius Mathews, George Williams, David Cockman, Joseph Cockman, Sampson Cockman, Isaac Williams, George Cockman, Noah Richardson and hands, Seburn Jones, Abram Hunsucker, James Deaton, Quimby Sowell, William Richardson, John Jones, Allan Jones, John W. Jackson, Westly Wallace, Chesly Horner, Enoch Williams, William Reaves, and Richard Phillips. 1846, Aug 15 -- Records of Estates Book E Page 168, Moore County, NC Estate of Neil McIntosh, dec’d. 1 note on Robert Melton for $16.32 dated Apr 30, 1845 1 note on Jas. Melton for $10 dated Jan 10, 1844 1846, Jul 27 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 344 James Melton served Jury Duty 1846, Jul 28 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 356 Ordered that Robert Melton serve Jury Duty next term in October 1846, Jul 29 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 357 The following are appointed election superintendents for the upcoming elections: District 8 Commons - Robert Melton and Bailey Williamson Esq. 1846, Oct -- 1841-1854 Appearance Docket



#20 Amelia Jones v. Henry Yow William Johnston, Esq., Georg Davis, James Melton and Isham Walase were ordered to lay off years’ maintenance for widow Jones. 1846, Oct 26 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, Moore County, NC Page 392 Robert Melton served Jury Duty 1846, Nov 20 -- Records of Estates Book E Page 199-204, Moore County, NC Estate of Norman Matheson, dec’d. James Melton purchased several items 1 note on Isiah Melton for $5 dated 1835 1846, Nov 24 -- Records of Estates Book E Page 188-189, Moore County, NC Estate of William Jones, dec’d. James Melton and Robert Melton purchased several items 1847 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC Robert Melton listed 500 acres valued at $1000 and 1 white poll in District 8 on Wolf Creek James Melton listed 185 acres valued at $300 located in District 9 on Meadow Branch James Melton listed 47 acres valued at $50 located in District 9 on Meadow Branch James Melton listed 100 acres valued at $100 located in District 9 on Meadow Branch 1847, Jan 27 -- 1844-1847 County Court Minutes, 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. 1847, Sep 9 -- Land Grant #3507, Moore County, NC James Melton received a 100 acre Land Grant located on the Willow Meadow adjoining McKay, John Jones and the Rutherford Road. George Williams and David Cockman were chain carriers. 1847, Oct 25 -- 1847-1849 County Court Minutes Page 81 Ordered that Josiah Cockman be appointed overseer of the road from George Moore’s to the branch near McQueen’s and work the following hands: George W. Horner, Elisha Cagle, James Melton, Cornelius Mathews, George Williams, David Cockman, Joseph Cockman, Sampson Cockman, Isaac Williams, George C. Cockman, Noah Richardson and hands, Seburn Jones, Abram Hunsucker, James Deaton, Quimby Sowell, Wm. Richardson, John Jones, Allan Jones, John W. Jackson, Westley Wallace, Chesley Horner, Enoch Williams, William Reaves, Richard Phillips, and James Jones. 1848, Aug 5 – Deed Book 16 Page 70, Moore County, NC Jesse Sanders deeded Duncan M. Kennedy 50 acres located on Dry Creek adjoining Kennedy and Morrison. A. McKinnon and William Melton were witnesses. 1848, Oct 24 -- 1847-1849 County Court Minutes Page 274 Ordered that John Jones be appointed overseer of the road from George Moore’s to the branch near McQueen’s and work the following hands: Josiah Cockman, George W. Horner, Elisha Cagle, James Melton, Cornelius Mathews, George Williams, David Cockman, Joseph Cockman, Sampson Cockman, Isaac Williams, George Cockman, Noah Richardson and hands, Seburn Jones, Abram Hunsucker,



James Deaton, Quimby Sowell, William Richardson, Allen Jones, Westley Wallace, Chesley Horner, Enoch Williams, William Reaves, Richard Phillips, and James Jones. 1850 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 167 Mary McIntosh 63 F, $400 Real Estate, Born in NC Daniel McIntosh 20 M, Farmer, Born in NC Neill Milton 20 M, Farmer, Born in NC Hannah Hare 30 F, Born in NC 1850 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 238-B James Melton 46 M, Farmer, $250 Real Estate, Born in NC Temperance Melton 36 F, Born in NC Elizabeth Melton 19 F, Born in NC Manda Melton 17 F, Born in NC Priscilla Melton 15 F, Born in NC Lydia Melton 12 F, Born in NC Temperance Melton 11 F, Born in NC Nancy Melton 8 F, Born in NC George Melton 6 M, Born in NC Lucinda Melton 4 F, Born in NC James W. Melton 2 M, Born in NC Margaret Melton 4/12 F, Born in NC John Jones 35 M, Wheelwright, $250 Real Estate, Born in NC Margaret Jones 22 F, Born in NC Emmerson Jones 4 M, Born in NC Orren Jones 3 M, Born in NC Nelson Jones 4/12 M, Born in NC 1850 -- Agricultural Census, Moore County, NC Page 989 James Milton listed 70 acres Improved, 105 acres Unimproved valued at $200 1850 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 247-B Levi Wright 25 M, Farmer, $450 Real Estate, Born in NC Elizabeth Wright 25 F, Born in NC Lovedy F. Wright 5 F, Born in NC James M. Wright 4 M, Born in NC Martica Wright 3 F, Born in NC Sarah Milton 50 F, Born in NC 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 Census St. Clair County, AL Page 147-B, District 39 John Melton 36 M, Farmer, $200 Real Estate, Born in NC Mary Melton 30 F, Born in NC Elijah Melton 12 M, Born in AL Elizabeth Melton 10 M, Born in AL Elisha Melton 8 M, Born in AL Isaac Melton 6 M, Born in AL John Melton 5 M, Born in AL Enoch Melton 4 M, Born in AL Rachel Melton 3/12 F, Born in AL Ansel Melton 77 M, Hatter, Born in NC Rachel Sewell 22 F, Born in GA 1851, Sep 7 -- Record of Marriages, Moore County, NC William Melton and [?] Graham were married by Eli Smith, JP. 1852 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC William Melton (for Christian Sanders) listed 429 acres valued at $400 and 1 white poll located in District 6 on Wet and Dry Creeks Neil Melton listed 1 white poll in District 8 on Wolf Creek 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 James Melton listed 185 acres valued at $300 located in District 9 on Meadow Branch James Melton listed 47 acres valued at $50 located in District 9 on Meadow Branch James Melton listed 80 acres valued at $80 located in District 9 on Meadow Branch 1853 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC William Melton listed 429 acres valued at $400 and 1 white poll located in District 6 on Wet and Dry Creeks Harmon Melton listed 192 acres valued at $255, 1 white poll and 1 black poll in District 8 located on Wolf Creek Neil Melton listed 1 white poll in District 8 on Wolf Creek Robert Melton listed 510 acres valued at $1000 in District 8 on Wolf Creek James Melton listed 185 acres valued at $300 located in District 9 on Meadow Branch James Melton listed 47 acres valued at $50 located in District 9 on Meadow Branch James Melton listed 80 acres valued at $80 located in District 9 on Meadow Branch 1853, July 26 -- 1853-1856 County Court Minutes Page 13 Ordered that Westley Wallace be appointed overseer of the road from George Moore’s to the branch near McQueen’s and work the following hands: Joseph Upton, Cornelius Dowdy, Zeno Cockman, Henry Melton, George Cockman, Noah Richardson and hands, Noah Cockman, David Cockman, Armstead Stutts, Isaac Williams, George W. Horner, John Jones, and Quimby Wallace. 1854 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC William Melton listed 325 acres valued at $525 located in District 6 Neil Melton listed 100 acres valued at $225 and 1 white poll in District 8 Robert Melton listed 310 acres valued at $575 in District 8 James Melton listed 185 acres valued at $300 located in District 9 James Melton listed 47 acres valued at $50 located in District 9



James Melton listed 80 acres valued at $80 located in District 9 1854, Oct -- County Court Execution Docket, Moore County, NC Quimby Wallace v. John Cockman James Melton listed as a witness 1855 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC William Melton listed 100 acres valued at $50 located in District 6 James R. Melton listed 100 acres valued at $250 and 1 white poll located in District 8 on Wolf Creek Neil Melton listed 100 acres valued at $300 and 1 white poll in District 8 on Wolf Creek Robert Melton listed 310 acres valued at $800 in District 8 on Wolf Creek James Melton listed 180 acres valued at $270 located in District 9 on Meadow Branch James Melton listed 40 acres valued at $50 located in District 9 on Meadow Branch James Melton listed 85 acres valued at $100 located in District 9 on Meadow Branch 1856 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC William Melton listed 1 white poll in District 6 James R. Melton listed 100 acres valued at $250 and 1 white poll located in District 8 on Wolf Creek Neal Melton listed 100 acres valued at $300 and 1 white poll in District 8 on Wolf Creek Robin Melton listed 210 acres valued at $575 in District 8 on Wolf Creek James Milton listed 180 acres valued at $270 located in District 9 on Meadow Branch James Milton listed 40 acres valued at $50 located in District 9 on Meadow Branch James Milton listed 85 acres valued at $100 located in District 9 on Meadow Branch 1856, Feb 11 – Deed Book 16 Page 69, Moore County, NC Christian Sanders deeded Duncan M. Kennedy 72 acres located on Dry Creek adjoining McRae. Wm. Melton and A.A. McKinnon were witnesses. 1856, Jan 31 -- 1853-1856 County Court Minutes Page 456 Ordered that William Stutts be appointed overseer of the road from George Moore’s to the branch near McQueen’s and work the following hands: Westley Wallace, Cornelius Dowdy, Zeno Cockman, Henry Melton, George Cockman, Sampson Cockman, Noah Cockman, David Cockman, Noah Richardson and hands, Armstead Stutts, Isaac Williams, G.W. Horner, John Jones, Quimby Wallace, Joseph Upton, Lochart Wallace, Geo. Williams and Jefferson Williams. 1856, Dec 23 -- Land Grant #4254, Moore County, NC William Melton received a 50 acre Land Grant located between Wet Creek and Dry Creek adjoining Christian Sanders, his own line, Duncan M. Kennedy, McRae and Joseph Deaton. Joseph Deaton and Duncan M. Kennedy were chain carriers. 1857 -- Tax List, Moore County, NC William Melton listed 1 white poll in District 6 James R. Melton listed 100 acres valued at $250 and 1 white poll located in District 8 on Wolf Creek Neill Melton listed 100 acres valued at $300 and 1 white poll in District 8 on Wolf Creek Robt. Melton listed 210acres valued at $575 in District 8 on Wolf Creek



James Melton (his heirs) listed 180 acres valued at $290 located in District 9 on Meadow Branch James Melton (his heirs) listed 85 acres valued at $100 located in District 9 on Meadow Branch 1858, Mar 4 -- Record of Marriages, Moore County, NC James Melton and Mary E. Davis were married by Wm. J. Williamson, JP. 1858, May 1 -- 1856-1858 County Court Minutes Page 422 Ordered that George Cockman be appointed overseer of the road from George Moore’s to the branch near McQueen’s and work the following hands: William Stutts, Wesley Wallace, Cornelius Dowdy, Zeno Cockman, Henry Melton, Sampson Cockman, Noah Cockman, David Cockman, Noah Richardson hands, Armsted Stutts, Isaac Williams, G.W. Horner, John Jones, Quimby Wallace, Joseph Upton, Lochart Wallace, George Williams and Jefferey Williams. 1859, Jun 29 -- Record of Marriages, Moore County, NC Daniel McNeill and Mary Melton were married by Wm. B. Richardson 1859, Aug 25 -- Record of Marriages, Moore County, NC / Fayetteville Observer Emsley Wallace and Priscilla Melton were married by John Shaw, JP. 1860 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 200-B, Carthage Post Office Wm. Melton 33 M, $600 Real Estate, $750 Personal Property, Born in NC Martha Melton 33 F, Born in NC Lovedy J. Melton 7 F, Born in NC Margaret Melton 6 F, Born in NC John C. Melton 5 M, Born in NC Eliza C. Melton 3 F, Born in NC Martha J. Melton 2 F, Born in NC Robert Melton 1/12 M, Born in NC 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 1860 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 221, Gold Region Post Office Tempe Melton 47 F, Farmer, $1500 Real Estate, $700 Personal Property, Born in NC Lydia Melton 24 F, Born in NC Tempe Melton 21 F, Born in NC Nancy J. Melton 18 F, Born in NC George Melton 15 M, Born in NC Lucinda Melton 15 F, Born in NC James Melton 12 M, Born in NC Margaret Melton 10 F, Born in NC Adline Melton 8 F, Born in NC Candis Melton 5 F, Born in NC



1861, May 12 -- Record of Marriages, Moore County, NC / Fayetteville Observer Dumas Stutts and Mesori Melton were married by Jesse Muse, Esq. at the home of Isaac Williams, Esq. 1861, Jun 13 -- Record of Marriages, Moore County, NC William Yow and Tempy Melton were married by Jesse Muse 1864, May 10 -- Record of Marriages, Moore County, NC George Melton and Julia A. Cagle were married by Jesse Muse, JP. 1868, July -- 1867-1868 County Court Execution Docket Page 201 #204 E.Q. Sowell v. Tempy Melton Deputy Sheriff -- S.D. Wallace allowed $1.20 1869, Aug 23 -- 1869-1875 Judgment Docket #1 Page 56 #271 Neill Melton Admst. v. S.W. Seawell, Thos. W. Ritter & S.D. Wallace 1870 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 482, Bensalem Township, Carters Mill Post Office Tempy H. Melton 55 F, Farmer, $300 Real Estate, $50 Personal Property, Born in NC Margaret E. Melton 19 F, Born in NC Lovdy A. Melton 17 F, Born in NC 1870 -- Census, Prairie County, AR Page 490, Watensaw Township, DeValls Bluff Post Office William Melton 44 M, Farmer, $600 Real Estate, Born in NC Martha Melton 44 F, Keeping House, Born in NC L. J. Melton 17 F, School , Born in NC M. A. Melton 15 F, School, Born in NC John C. Melton 13 M, School, Born in NC Eliza C. Melton 11 F, School, Born in NC Martha J. Melton 9 F, School, Born in NC James B. Melton 7 M. School, Born in NC Mary E. Melton 5 F, School, Born in TN 1870, Spring -- 1862-1870 Superior Court Execution Docket Page 367 #94 Neil Melton v. S.W. Seawell & Thos. W. Ritter Deputy Sheriff -- S.D. Wallace allowed $0.30 1872, Dec 12 -- Orders & Decrees, Moore County, NC James Melton, Dec'd Division of Land Heirs listed: W.W. & Elizabeth Wallace, Daniel & Amanda McNeill, Emsley & Priscilla Wallace, Lydia Melton, Samuel B. & Tempy Wallace, John & Nancy Jane Cockman, George W. Melton, George M. & Lucinda Cockman, James Melton, Margaret E. Melton, Lovedy A. Melton, Candice E. Melton 1874, July 25 -- 1869-1875 Judgment Docket #1 Page 310 #1540 Neill Melton v. S.D. Wallace & A.W. Campbell 1874, Nov 28 -- 1875-1878 Judgment Docket #2 Page 91 #2049 George Melton & Others Ex Parte



Judgments: W.W. Wallace & wife, Daniel McNeill & wife, Emsly Wallace & wife, Lydia Melton, Saml. Wallace & wife, John Cockman & wife, George Melton, Geo. M. Cockman & wife, James Melton, Margaret E. Melton, Lovedy Adline Melton, Candis Ellen Melton Division of Land occurred on Dec 12, 1872 1874, Nov 28 -- 1875-1878 Judgment Docket #2 Page 92-93 #2052 Margaret E. Melton v. S.B. Wallace & wife #2054 Margaret E. Melton v. W.W. Wallace & wife #2055 Lydia Melton v. W.W. Wallace assignee of James Melton #2056 George M. Cockman & wife v. W.W. Wallace #2057 Emsley Wallace & wife v. W.W. Wallace #2058 Emsley Wallace & wife v. Lovedy Melton 1880, Jun 28 -- Census, Moore County, NC Page 211-B, Bensalem Township Tempy Melton 64 F, Head, Widowed, Keeping House, Born in NC, Father & Mother Born in NC Lydia Melton 48 F, Dau, Single, At Home, Born in NC, Father & Mother Born in NC Lovedy Melton 28 F, Dau, Single, At Home, Born in NC, Father & Mother Born in NC

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