First found in Norfolk, where the name is associated with the village of "Melton Constable." Roger Longsword held the village for a Bishop William, who in turn was granted the manor and estates by King
William. At the taking of the Domesday Book census of England in 1086 the village consisted a Norman church, 8 cattle, and a tower. The village was chartered in 1290 by King Edward 1st of England. The
first on record of the name Melton was Siwate de Meltona who had moved north to Yorkshire in 1175.
William. At the taking of the Domesday Book census of England in 1086 the village consisted a Norman church, 8 cattle, and a tower. The village was chartered in 1290 by King Edward 1st of England. The
first on record of the name Melton was Siwate de Meltona who had moved north to Yorkshire in 1175.
Billie Gilreath (Snipes) Asbury and David Snipes had the following children: 'Bobby', Fred, Debbie & Sandy
Billie's mother, Wallee Hollandsworth Gilreath (Homer Gilreath), was the daughter of Mary Blair Hollandsworth (1)(Willie Hollandsworth).
Mary's mother was Sefrona Melton Blair (2)(then Vandygrift). This line will start with her.
Billie's mother, Wallee Hollandsworth Gilreath (Homer Gilreath), was the daughter of Mary Blair Hollandsworth (1)(Willie Hollandsworth).
Mary's mother was Sefrona Melton Blair (2)(then Vandygrift). This line will start with her.
2.
Sefrona Melton Motley Blair Vandygrift - Mother of Mary Blair 2G Grandmother of Bobby Snipes March 21, 1861 - October 7, 1948 According to her death certificate she was born on March 22, 1860 and died on October 6, 1948. According to her headstone, she was born on March 21, 1861 and died on October 7, 1948. One the 1870 United States Federal Census she is living with her parents. In 1875 she married John R. Motley (1855-1885). His parents were Robert Motley and Susan Grizzle. The 1880 United States Federal Census shows her living with Robert as his wife. In 1888 she married Henry Tipton Blair. The 1900 United States Federal Census shows her living as a widow. In 1909 she married J. Harrison Vandygrift. The 1920 United States Federal Census shows her living with J. Harrison Vandygrift as his wife. She is buried in the Gunter-Grizzle Cemetery on Short Mountain, Cannon County, Tennessee. |
3.
John W. Melton - Father of Sefrona Melton 3G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes July 17, 1822 - December 17, 1900 He was the son of John and Lucinda, was born on July 17, 1822 in Woodbury, Cannon County, Tennessee. He married Rutha Burger (1831-1912). On the 1870 United States Federal Census he is listed as living in District 9, Cannon County, Tennessee. His household includes: Ruth, Salena, Sarah G., William, Sufrona, George, Susan, Mary, James & Hugh. He is listed as a farmer with a real estate value of $1,000 and personal property value of $500 who cannot read or write. On the 1880 United States Federal Census he is listed in District 9, Cannon County, Tennessee living with: Ruth, George B., Susan L., Mary P., James, Hugh W. and Florence. He is listed as a farmer with his sons listed as farm laborers and his wife, Ruth, is keeping house. His mother, Lucinda (83), is living next door. The 1900 United States Federal Census shows John (78) and Ruth (60) living in District 9, Cannon County, Tennessee. They had been married for 45 years. He is listed as farming, cannot read or write, but does own his own farm with 43 farm schedules. He died on December 17, 1900 in Woodbury, Cannon County, Tennessee. |
4.
William John Melton - Father of John W. Melton 4G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes November 28, 1795 Moore County, NC - He was the son of Ancil and Mary Melton. He married Lucinda Wilmoth (1800-1902/Tennessee) in Wilson County, Tennessee on February 5, 1817. The 1840 United States Federal Census shows him living in Cannon County, Tennessee with a total of 13 household members. The 1850 United States Federal Census shows him living in District 9, Cannon County, Tennessee. He is listed as a farmer with a property value of $3,000. He died in 1859 in Cannon County, Tennessee. |
5.
Ancil Melton - Father of William Melton
5G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes
abt 1762 Moore County, NC -1843 Cannon County, TN
He was the son of Archelous and Mary Melton.
He married Mary Huffman (1772-1859) who was from Pennsylvania.
The 1790 United States Federal Census shows him living in Moore County, North Carolina with 7 household members.
On the 1830 United States Federal Census he is listed with 6 household members living in Warren County, Tennessee.
One the 1840 United States Federal Census he is listed with 2 household members living in Cannon County, Tennessee.
Ancil Melton - Father of William Melton
5G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes
abt 1762 Moore County, NC -1843 Cannon County, TN
He was the son of Archelous and Mary Melton.
He married Mary Huffman (1772-1859) who was from Pennsylvania.
The 1790 United States Federal Census shows him living in Moore County, North Carolina with 7 household members.
On the 1830 United States Federal Census he is listed with 6 household members living in Warren County, Tennessee.
One the 1840 United States Federal Census he is listed with 2 household members living in Cannon County, Tennessee.
6.
Archelous Melton - Father of Ancil Melton
6G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes
1742 Orangeburg County, SC -
He married Mary Eliza (1783-).
One the 1790 United States Federal Census he is listed with 7 household members living in Moore County, North Carolina.
On the 1800 United States Federal Census he is listed with 10 household members living in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
On the 1810 United States Federal Census he is listed with 7 household members living in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
It is believed that he died in 1817 on Sugar Tree Knob in Cannon County, Tennessee.
Archelous Melton - Father of Ancil Melton
6G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes
1742 Orangeburg County, SC -
He married Mary Eliza (1783-).
One the 1790 United States Federal Census he is listed with 7 household members living in Moore County, North Carolina.
On the 1800 United States Federal Census he is listed with 10 household members living in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
On the 1810 United States Federal Census he is listed with 7 household members living in Chesterfield County, South Carolina.
It is believed that he died in 1817 on Sugar Tree Knob in Cannon County, Tennessee.
7.
Robert Melton - Father of Archelous Melton
7G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes
1696 New Kent, Virginia - April 24, 1759
He was the son of Richard and Mary Melton.
He married Mary Farrar (1700-1746) in North Carolina.
He died in Orange County, North Carolina on April 24, 1759
Robert Melton - Father of Archelous Melton
7G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes
1696 New Kent, Virginia - April 24, 1759
He was the son of Richard and Mary Melton.
He married Mary Farrar (1700-1746) in North Carolina.
He died in Orange County, North Carolina on April 24, 1759
8.
Richard Melton - Fathe of Robert Melton
8G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes
1670 New Kent, Virginia - 1742 Hanover, Virginia
He was the son of William II and Mary, was born in 1670 in New Kent, Virginia.
He married Mary Ross (1675-1700) in 1690 in Virginia.
He died in 1742 in Hanover, Virginia
Richard Melton - Fathe of Robert Melton
8G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes
1670 New Kent, Virginia - 1742 Hanover, Virginia
He was the son of William II and Mary, was born in 1670 in New Kent, Virginia.
He married Mary Ross (1675-1700) in 1690 in Virginia.
He died in 1742 in Hanover, Virginia
9.
William Michael Melton II - Father of Richard Melton
9G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes
1647 Charles City, Charles County, Virginia - 1702 New Kent, Virginia
He was the son of William and Hannah Melton. , was born in 1647 in Charles City, Charles County, Virginia.
He married Mary Hopwood (1650-1700).
He died in 1702 in New Kent, Virginia.
William Michael Melton II - Father of Richard Melton
9G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes
1647 Charles City, Charles County, Virginia - 1702 New Kent, Virginia
He was the son of William and Hannah Melton. , was born in 1647 in Charles City, Charles County, Virginia.
He married Mary Hopwood (1650-1700).
He died in 1702 in New Kent, Virginia.
10.
William Melton - Father of William Michael Melton II
10G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes
about 1617 in Melton Mowbray, Lancashire, England - 1670
He came to Charles City, Charles County, Virginia in 1638 with 8 other people. It is reported that he worked as a bonded servant to get to America. He was imported by Colonel Edward Hill as his headright according to the Land Patents of Virginia, Book I, Part 2, Page 570.
He married Hannah Ross about 1642 in Charles City, Charles County, Virginia.
They had the following children: Edward (1642); Thomas (1645); William Michael II (1647); John Sr. (1650); and Mary (1655).
He died about 1670 in Charles City, New Charles County, Virginia
William Melton - Father of William Michael Melton II
10G Grandfather of Bobby Snipes
about 1617 in Melton Mowbray, Lancashire, England - 1670
He came to Charles City, Charles County, Virginia in 1638 with 8 other people. It is reported that he worked as a bonded servant to get to America. He was imported by Colonel Edward Hill as his headright according to the Land Patents of Virginia, Book I, Part 2, Page 570.
He married Hannah Ross about 1642 in Charles City, Charles County, Virginia.
They had the following children: Edward (1642); Thomas (1645); William Michael II (1647); John Sr. (1650); and Mary (1655).
He died about 1670 in Charles City, New Charles County, Virginia