Richard Melton, of Jamestown

Richard I Melton was born in 1595 in England. He died after 1643 and before 1690 in Charles City County, Virginia.

Parents: Thomas Melton (1570-1640) and Margaret Ross (1575-1645)

Married in 1615 in England to Margaret Ross. She was born about 1599 in Scotland and died before 1690 in Virginia.

2 children include:

1. William I Melton was born in 1617 in England and died in 1670 in Charles City, New Charles County, VA. He married in 1640 in England to Mary, whose parents are not known.

Notes

Richard Melton was about 18 years old when he arrived in Jamestown, Virginia, New World. From the records: A LIST OF SERVANTS REMAINING IN VIRGINIA (John Smyth) August 1, 1662, Richard came to the New World as an indentured servant, and was left in Virginia when the ship the "Supply" left port. After serving his time in service, Richard settled in Westover on Nov. 19, 1636, purchased 75 acres from Thomas Stagg. On May 16, 1637 he purchased 75 acres more from Stagg. On Oct. 3, 1638 he received 400 acres from a transfer by 8 others. (from Leslie Ferguson)

Jamestown Church Tower
Richard Melton was a Jamestown colonist.

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Richard is estimated to have been born about 1595-1600 in England. His birthplace is unknown. Various suggested birth locations include Hertfordshire; Oxfordshire; Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire. Richard Milton/Melton is a common name in England and many records have been found during this time frame. However, no one of these is deemed more accurate as no documentation has thus far been confirmed for his birth.

Many online family trees state Richard married Margaret Ross either in England or after his arrival in Virginia. (He could not have married in Charles City County, Virginia in 1615; did not arrive in Virginia until 1621. 1615 has been removed as date of marriage to Margaret.) No documentation has been presented to confirm this marriage. No records found so far in Virginia include a wife's name. No will has been located which might have included wife and/or children. I have so far not located any records for Richard Milton/Melton after 1643. If any researcher can provide such records, it would be appreciated. (Shirley Dalton 16:42, 26 August 2020 (UTC))

Richard is said to have served as apprentice to his uncle John Milton (Scrivener) in London, England from 1614 until September 1621. (This is unconfirmed.) He did emigrate to Colony of Virginia on the ship Supply[1] which sailed from England on 18 September 1620 with men and provisions for the colony. The ship arrived at "Barklay" of "this first Southerne Colony of Virginia" on 29 January 1620/21.

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Richard Milton I (son of Thomas Milton and Margeret Ross) was born 1595 in England and died 1690 in Charles City County, Virginia. He married Margaret Ross on 1615 in England, daughter of Ross.

More About Richard Milton I: Died 2: 1690, Charles City, VA

More About Richard Milton I and Margaret Ross: Marriage: 1615, England.

Children of Richard Milton I and Margaret Ross are:

1. +William Melton I, b. 1620, Lancaster, Melton Mowbray, England268, 268, d. 1670, Charles City County Virginia.

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Richard Melton (c.1595 England - c.1670 [BEF 1690] Charles City Co, Va) m.c.1615 in England

Richard Milton born 1590 -- 1595 From 1614 -- September 1621 apprentice to John Milton (Scrivener) London, England. Could this be the Richard Milton who came to Virginia in 1620? His apprenticeship ended in September 1620/1, and the ship "Supply" sailed September 18th 1620. Arrived in Virginia, at a point on the James River known now as Westover/Jamestown, on January 20th/29th 1620/1. This is information of Richard Milton/Melton Coming to America.(from Virginia Archives) 291 l620. "A Note of the Shipping, Men and Provisions, sent and provided for Virginia, by the Right Honourable, the Earle of Southampton, and the Company, this yeare, 1620." The ships despatched between August 1620 and February 1620/1 were the Bona Nova, the Elizabeth, the May-Flower, the Supply, the Margaret and John, and the Abigail, carrying 600 persons in all. Two ships with 100 kine aboard were to sail from Ireland. Several ships were to transport the Governor, Treasurer and Marshal of Virginia, with their companies, together with other private plantations numbering 400 persons. There had been sent, or were on their way, 500 persons "for publike uses" and "for the encrease of the number of the Companies Tenants, and for maintenance of Officers", Among the "Men skilfull for setting up Staple Commodities" were three "for Masters of the Iron works", three "for perfecting the Salt-works", four Dutchmen from Hamburg "to erect SawingMills", and eight French vignerons from Languedoc who were also skilful in breeding silkworms. Patents had been granted to the Earl of Pembroke, Sir Richard Worsley, Sir Richard Bulkeley, Sir William Mounson, Captain William Nuce and Captain Ralph Hamor, who had "undertaken to transport great multitudes of People and Cattell". Printed,, 4pp., with endorsement only on p.4, which is slightly soiled. (Eighth Report, 37b.)

Smyth of Nibley Papers, Smith 34 Document in New York Public Library. Autograph signed of "George Yeardley" and "Jo: Pory, Secr.," Seal and Stamp (Double Rose). List of Records No. 228

[SEAL] These are to certifie the right Honble Right worshipfull, and others of the Counsell and Comany for this first Southern Colony of Virginia, that there arrived at Barklay in the same country, for the account of that Society, and the Plantation fothe said hundred, upon the 29th of January 1620, these fifty persons underwritten. Vist.

William Tracy Esqr. Mary Tracy his wife Thomas Tracy their sonne. Joice Tracy tbeir daughter. Francis Grevell. Elizabeth Webbe. Alice Heskins Isabell Gifford. Giles Carter. George Hall John Baily. Thomas Baugh. Gabriel Holland Richard Holland. Giles Wilkins Giles Broadway Richard Dutton. Richard Milton. Joane Coopy. Antony Coopy. Elizabeth Coopy. Philip Vrange John Page Roger Linzey. Arnold Oldsworth Esqr. Robert Pawlett Diuine. Thomas Kemys gent Robert Long gent John Holmden gent Richard Ferriby gent Thomas Sheepy gent George Keene gent Nicolas Camme gent William Finche gent Margaret his wife (note* this is incorrect, as this Maragret was married to John Fludd, however it is found in the Muster of Jordon’s Journey of 1624 that Francis was married to William Finche) Francis their daughter (perhaps engaged to William Finche) John Gibbes Robert Baker John Howlett the elder John Howlett his sonne Willia Howlett also his sonne Walter Prosser James Jelfe Richard Rolles Jane his wife Benedict Rolles their sonne

Richard must have been considered a responsible man because he was put in charge of Councillor Prontus's cattle while in shipment on the "Supply". It is possible that Richard the apprentice was sent to Virginia by his boss, John Milton the Scrivener. There is a statement by one authority that Richard the Scrivener was the nephew of John Milton the Scrivener. From "A list of servants remaining in Virginia" August 1st, 1622; Richard Milton. from RECORDS OF THE VIRGINIA COMPANY, 1607-1622, published by the Library of Congress. p. 396-7

(Smyth of Nibley Papers, 3(31) pages 131-139 Document in New York Public Library List of Records No. 205)

A LIST OF MEN NOWE SENT FOR PLANTACON IN VIRGINIA SEPTEMBER 1620 Richard Milton years acr

(same source) CXLII. THOMAS PARKER, MAYOR OF BRISTOL, CERTIFICATE FOR SAILING OF THE SHIP "SUPPLY" September 18, 1620 (Smyth of Nibley Papers, NY Public Library)

Theis are to certify that in the good ship called the Supply was present XVIIIth day of September . 1620 . were shipped from our port of Bristoll for plantacon in Virginia at the charges of Richard Berkeley, George Thorpe Willm Tracy and John Smyth Esqs under the conduct of the said Willm Tracy appoynted Captayne and governor over them theis fifty six psons whose names ensue, who forthwith proceeded in their voyage accordingly. Richard Milton

another entry in the: RECORDS OF THE VIRGINIA COMPANY 1607-1622 indicates that the Ship Supply arrived at Jamestown on 20 Jan 1620/21. (then another entry which states:) (John Smyth) A LIST OF SERVANTS REMAINING IN VIRGINIA August 1, 1622 ; Richard Milton (I have read but cant find that Clement Milton was brought to America with the Smyth Co. also and stayed, yet I have not found him in any other records so possibly he returned with the Smyth Co. to England in 1622.)

(from Muster of the inhabitants of Virginia settlements, January 21-23 1624/5) Settlers living at "Jordans Jorney, Charles Cittie", in Virginia January 21, 1624/5 (note* Milton,Richard was not listed in the Muster at "Jordans Jorney" in 1623/24) Milton, Richard notes; Arrived on the Supply in 1620 Davies, John notes; (partner of William Emerson), Arrived on the George in 1617 Farrar, William notes; age 31, Arrived on the Neptune in August, 1618 (note* had land in Henrico Co.) Fludd, John notes; Arrived on the Swan in 1610 (wife) Fludd, Margaret notes; Arrived on the Supply in 1620 (daug) Finch,Frances notes; Arrived on the Supply in 1620 (son) Fludd, William notes; 3 weeks, born in "Jordans Jorney" (Note* this list I am sure is not complete but it has about 60 people on it and lists wives and children.)

From 1624 to 1632 I have found no mention of Richard Milton in Virginia, whether he returned to England during these eight years is not known. Some researchers feel that he returned to England to get married, and continued his service with John Milton (his uncle) until 1632, although I believe he was already married to Margaret Ross and had two children by this time, William and Mary, perhaps he returned to England to retrieve his family and end his apprenticeship. In 1632 Richard is found as a witness to a Land Deed, from the Charles City Order book 1641 -- 1642: (from Order Book 1641-1642) Received 14 Dec. 1632 of Mr. John Fludd, Westover, one manservant for two years in full satisfaction for 15 acres land, being land said Fludd now liveth upon, adjoining land of John Clay and John Davis. Witness: Richard Melton, Thomas Blancks (signed) John Russell Recorded 21 April 1642.)) (note* spelled Melton for the first time) (note* John Fludd's wife and child arrived with Richard on the ship "Supply" in 1620, and was listed with Richard in the above Muster).

In David Masson's book (p. 338 Ref. 4 note) states "This Richard Milton, who is found in business as a scrivener as late as 1633, is ascertained to be the son of Thomas Milton. He was very probably one of the scrivener's kin, and it is, at all event, interesting to know that there was a Richard Milton practicing as a scrivener in London from 1621 to 1633, practicing by the side of John Milton---". (there is a possibility if Richard had been sent by his uncle to the Americas, that he was retained as working for his uncle until 1633.)

There's no record of his marriage, but the records disclose that a Richard Melton, in London, was married in 1629 to a Mrs. Emaline Garland, another record showing a Richard Milton and his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Milton. This contradicts records that indicate Richard Milton was married to Margaret Ross. Records also indicate a Richard Milton who wrote a Will for Francis Spencer on 7 April 1636 and proved it on 24 October 1636 in England. Since Richard Milton of 1620 received a Land Grant on 29 November 1635 in Charles City County, Virginia in is unlikely that these are the same Richard's. John Milton (Scrivener) disappears after 1632, and since a Richard Milton appears in Virginia after that date it has been advanced that the Richard Milton who attested to the Spencer will was a brother of John.

• SOURCE: "Immigrants to America 1718-1759" by Jack & Marion Kaminkow, Published 1964.

Richard MILTON came on ship "Supply" 1620 to Va. Settled Westover. 29 Nov. 1635 purchased 75 acs. from Thos. Staff. 26 May 1637 purchased 75 acs. more from Stagg. (pgs.52 & 59). 3 Oct 1638 he received 400 acrs. from a transfer by 8 others (pgs. 98). 23 Aug 1643 Thos. Wheeler received by assignment from Richard MILTON & Robt. Tisdale 900 acs. (pg. 145.)

SURVEY REPORT No. 10927 VIRGINIA COLONIAL RECORDS PROJECT DEPOSITORY : Public Record Office CLASS: C 66/2699 Title : Chancery Patent Rolls. 11 Charles I Part 16 Exposures: 59 Reel No. Dates :1635 References Examined : 22 March 1977 To be copied : nos. 13-71 Licenses to retail tobacco. Give date, name of licensee, amount paid and area covered. The amount varied. These are for L6-13-4d unless specified. The following are for June 15 Page 2 The following are for July 10, 1635 ip No 31 Richard Milton - L6 - Linton and Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire.

"George H S King, to Richard Milton of Westover in Charles Cittie County on the James River". This land was sold to John Clay, an ancestor of Henry Clay, who had come to Virginia in 1616 on the ship "TREASURER" (RE: "Adventures of Purses and Persons" - VA. 1607-1625, p.17). and on p.17; Richard Milton,: Provisions; corn, 4 bushels, arms and ammunition, powder, 2lbs., 50lb.; peece fixt, 1; armor, 1; swine and poultrie; swine,3; poultrie, 20; houses, 2.

Milton, Richard 29 Nov. 1635 Charles City County 75a. South upon the main river joining East upon John Clay, West upon the land of William Thompson. Patents1, 1623-43, vol. 1, p. 404

To all to whom these fonts shall come J.St. John Harboy K+ Esquire Governor said whereas Now Know Ye that I the said St. John Harboy K+ and the 10th consort of the Commonwealth of State accordingly Give and present unto Richard Milton, seventy five acres of Land lying and being at Norfolk in the County of Charles City. South branch of main river joining East upon John Clay, West upon the land of William Thompson, North upon Houing Creek which land is one half of a plantation formerly belonging to John Davis and John Clay in & on all portions with all buildings and housing's there upon and sold by the said John Davis unto Thomas Stagg Merchant. The said Seventy Five Acres of Land and his One share of buildings there unto belonging, being In & unto him the said Richard Milton by Deed of sale from the said Thomas Stagg Merchant Entered upon record To have and to hold. Dated on the 29th November 1635.

This appears to be and additional 75 acres of land.) Milton, Richard 26 May 1637 Charles City County 75a. South upon the main river joining East upon John Clay, West upon the land of William Thompson. Patents 1, 1623-43, vol. 1, p. 432

To all to whom these fonts shall come J.St. John Harboy K+ Governor Esquire said whereas Now Know Ye that I the said St. John Harboy K+ and the 10th consort of the Commonwealth of State accordingly Give and grant unto Richard Milton, seventy five acres of Land lying and being at Norfolk in the County of Charles City. South upon the main river Joining East upon John Clay, West upon the land of William Thompson, North upon the houring Creek which Land is one half of a plantation formerly belonging to John Davis and John Clay in and all portions with all the buildings and housing's there upon and sold by the said John Davis unto Thomas Stagg Merchant. The said Seventy and five acres of Land being In & unto him the said Richard Milton by Deed of sale from the said Thomas Stagg Merchant and Entered upon Record To have and to hold. Dated the 26th of May 1637.

Milton, Richard 3 Oct. 1638 Charles City County 400a. Bogg. &c. upon great Weynoaks Town "This patt. renewed Aug. 23, 1643 & c., & a patt. of 200 acs. more of Richard Tisdell of the 10th of Feb. 1635 added unto it & 400 acs. more added unto both these patents all of which are in the name of Thomas Wheeler. Patents 1, 1623-43, vol. 2, p. 602

To all to whom these fonts shall come of J.St. John Harboy K+ Governor Esquire said whereas Now Know Ye that I the said St. John Harboy K+ dod 10th the consort of the Commonwealth of State accordingly Give and grant unto Richard Milton, four hundred acres of Land formerly lying and being in the County of Charles Cittie bounded west and by North into the woods east and by North upon the Creek North and by west upon Serjeant Richards Tisdell and south and by east upon great Weynoaks Town this said four hundred acres of land being In to Unto him the said Richard Milton by and for the sumportion of eight persons into this Colony which names are in the Records mentioned under this patent. To have and to hold. Dated this third day of October 1638. Andrew Parker, Christopher Stanton, Henry Palmer, William Deakes, Henry (Meltan), John Hammond, Eade Adams, Hanna (Meltan). (My note: I have seen the name Henry Foster and Hanna Mawe used instead of what is here, however I have examined the clerks inscriptions and I read them as Henry Meltan and Hanna Meltan, unless they are entered on ship records showing ME different I am staying with my transcription) (If anyone has aa the ship record of this PLEASE let me know)

This patent renewed the 23rd of August 1643 by Gov William Barkaley and a patent of 200 acres more of Richard Tisdell of the 10th of February 1635 added unto it & 400 acres more added unto both these patents all which are in the name of Thomas Wheeler. (signed) __________Samuel Abbot

Richard married Miss Ross (Margaret Ross???) of Scotland.

according to a descendant, Cecil Hall Melton, Jr. 12/9/2019 at 7:47 PM "sorry it took so long. have very poor health. these men are half brothers. their father was a bigamist. one born 1599 the other 1604. they are on my WikiTree. "

References

• Reference: WikiTree Genealogy - SmartCopy: Dec 19 2020, 6:58:41 UTC
• http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/m/e/l/James-K-Melton-/WE...
• http://home.flash.net/~jmbartay/database/d28.htm#P1266
• Title: McMinn Co. Heritage Book by Jimmie Melton Robinson et al
• Title: Leslie Ferguson http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=lesleelu