Thomas Melton

Thomas Melton of James City, Virginia was born in 1570 in England. He died about 1640 in England.

Parents: Richard Melton (b. abt. 1536-) and Elizabeth.

Married:

1. abt 1590 in England to Margaret Ross, of England (1575-1645)

4 children include:

1. Richard I Melton b. abt. 1595 in England
2. Thomas Melton b. abt. 1599 in England
3. Clement Melton b, abt. 1607 in England
4. Henry Melton b: abt. 1612 in England

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He is believed to have come to America in 1609-11, and settled in James City, Virginia. See page 14 of the list of people living there on Feb. 4, 1624, in the book "Coming to America, Melton" by Michael Melton Leisure.

Parents: Richard Melton and Elizabeth . He was married to Margaret Ross in England. Children were:

Richard I Melton,

Henry Melton,

Clement Melton,

Thomas Melton.

Thomas MILTON Birth: ABT. 1570 in England Father: Richard MILTON b: ABT. 1536 in Stanton-Saint-John, England Mother: Elizabeth Marriage 1 Spouse Unknown Married: ABT. 1590 in England. Children Richard I MILTON b: ABT. 1595 in England; Thomas MELTON , Sr. b: ABT. 1599 in England; Clement MELTON b: ABT. 1607 in England; Henry MELTON b: ABT. 1612 in England Notes for Thomas Milton:Did one of Thomas's son's have a son named Anthony? (From Virginia Archives) NAME Melton, Anthony. DATE 1675. SOURCE Deeds, Orders, Wills, etc. [Records No. 5], 1672-1676 (Reel 2a) p. 126. Adms. bond rec. 25 Oct. 1675. p. 151. Inv., appr. & accounts dated 3 Nov. 1675. NOTE Part of index to York County Wills and Administrations (1633-1811) PLACE York County (Va.) FORM Estate administration records. aat. COLLECTION Virginia wills and administrations I am uncertain, but I think perhaps Thomas came to the Americas about 1606 with his family, perhaps looking to find out what happened with his brother. His wife may have died enroute as she is not found on records. Here is a part of what my speculation is based on; Virginia People The First Settlers Source: Virginia Company, list written by Captain John Smith, 1607, but alphabetized here. Jamestown Settlers, 1607 82 passengers listed. Martin, Captain John Councilman (Martine, by his signature) (note* Lettice Melton ancestor) Martin, John Gentleman Mouton, Thomas Gentleman (believed to be Melton/Milton) Mutton, Richard (boy) (believed to be Melton/Milton, perhaps son of Thomas) Smith, Captain John Councilman Walker, George Gentleman White, William Laborer Muster of the inhabitants of Virginia settlements, January 20-February 4, 1624/5 Settlers living at "James Citty" in Virginia February 4, 1624/5 At "[C]apt Smiths Plant(ation)", "Over ye Watter": Alford, Richard; Baker, William; Butterfeild, John; Fowler, Francis; Harvie, Thomas; Lawson, Christopher; (wife) Lawson, Alice; Molton, Thomas (Thomas Melton, b. 1599); Redhead, Christopher; Webb, Stephen; Applies to: Thomas Milton.

• He is believed to have come to America in 1609/11, and settled in James City, Virginia. See page 14 of the list of people living there on Feb. 4, 1624, in the book "Coming to America, Melton" by Michael Melton Leisure.

from: Ancestors of Caleb Levi Burns

I think perhaps Thomas came to the Americas about 1609 with his family, perhaps looking to find out what happened with his brother. His wife may have died enroute as she is not found on records. Here is a part of what my speculation is based on; Virginia People The First Settlers Source: Virginia Company, list written by Captain John Smith, 1607, but alphabetized here.

Jamestown Settlers, 1607 82 passengers listed.

• Martin, Captain John Councilman (Martine, by his signature)(note* Lettice Melton ancestor)
• Martin, John Gentleman
• Mouton, Thomas Gentleman (believed to be Melton/Milton)
• Mutton, Richard (boy)(believed to be Melton/Milton, perhaps son of Thomas)
• Smith, Captain John
• Councilman Walker,
• George Gentleman White,
• William Laborer

Muster of the inhabitants of Virginia settlements, January 20-February 4, 1624/5 Settlers living at "James Citty" in Virginia February 4, 1624/5 At "[C]apt Smiths Plant(ation)", "Over ye Watter":

• Alford, Richard;
• Baker, William;
• Butterfeild, John ;
• Fowler, Francis ;
• Harvie, Thomas ;
• Lawson, Christopher ;
• (wife) Lawson, Alice;
• Molton, Thomas ; (Thomas Melton, b. 1599) ;
• Redhead, Christopher ;
• Webb, Stephen ;

Links

• http://home.flash.net/~jmbartay/database/d28.htm#P1408
• http://carolinagenealogy.org/pafg23.htm

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Virginia People The First Settlers Source: Virginia Company, list written by Captain John Smith, 1607, but alphabetized here.
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Jamestown Settlers, 1607 82 passengers listed.

Martin, Captain John Councilman (Martine, by his signature) (note* Lettice Melton ancestor) Martin, John Gentleman Mouton, Thomas Gentleman (believed to be Melton/Milton) Mutton, Richard (boy) (believed to be Melton/Milton, perhaps son of Thomas) Smith, Captain John Councilman Walker, George Gentleman White, William Laborer

• ******************************************************************************* Muster of the inhabitants of Virginia settlements, January 20-February 4, 1624/5 Settlers living at "James Citty" in Virginia February 4, 1624/5

At "[C]apt Smiths Plant(ation)", "Over ye Watter": Alford, Richard . . . . . . . . 26 (No arrival information given) Baker, William . . . . . . . . . 24 (No arrival information given) Butterfeild, John . . . . . . . 23 (No arrival information given) Fowler, Francis . . . . . . . . 23 (No arrival information given) Harvie, Thomas . . . . . . . . . 24 (No arrival information given) Lawson, Christopher . . . . . . -- (No arrival information given) (wife) Lawson, Alce . . . . . . -- (No arrival information given) Molton, Thomas . . . . . . . . . 25 (No arrival information given) (Thomas Melton, b. 1599) Redhead, Christopher . . . . . . 24 (No arrival information given) Webb, Stephen . . . . . . . . . 25 (No arrival information given)

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Parents: Richard Melton and Elizabeth . He was married to Margaret Ross in England. Children were:

  Richard I Melton ,

  Henry Melton ,

  Clement Melton ,

  Thomas Melton .

Thomas MILTON Birth: ABT. 1570 in England Father: Richard MILTON b: ABT. 1536 in Stanton-Saint-John, England Mother: Elizabeth Marriage 1 Spouse Unknown Married: ABT. 1590 in England. Children Richard I MILTON b: ABT. 1595 in England; Thomas MELTON , Sr. b: ABT. 1599 in England; Clement MELTON b: ABT. 1607 in England; Henry MELTON b: ABT. 1612 in England

Notes for Thomas Milton:Did one of Thomas's son's have a son named Anthony? (From Virginia Archives) NAME Melton, Anthony. DATE 1675. SOURCE Deeds, Orders, Wills, etc. [Records No. 5], 1672-1676 (Reel 2a) p. 126. Adms. bond rec. 25 Oct. 1675. p. 151. Inv., appr. & accounts dated 3 Nov. 1675. NOTE Part of index to York County Wills and Administrations (1633-1811) PLACE York County (Va.) FORM Estate administration records. aat. COLLECTION Virginia wills and administrations I am uncertain, but I think perhaps Thomas came to the Americas about 1606 with his family, perhaps looking to find out what happened with his brother. His wife may have died enroute as she is not found on records. Here is a part of what my speculation is based on; Virginia People The First Settlers Source: Virginia Company, list written by Captain John Smith, 1607, but alphabetized here. Jamestown Settlers, 1607 82 passengers listed. Martin, Captain John Councilman (Martine, by his signature) (note* Lettice Melton ancestor) Martin, John Gentleman Mouton, Thomas Gentleman (believed to be Melton/Milton) Mutton, Richard (boy) (believed to be Melton/Milton, perhaps son of Thomas) Smith, Captain John Councilman Walker, George Gentleman White, William Laborer Muster of the inhabitants of Virginia settlements, January 20-February 4, 1624/5 Settlers living at "James Citty" in Virginia February 4, 1624/5 At "[C]apt Smiths Plant(ation)", "Over ye Watter": Alford, Richard; Baker, William; Butterfeild, John; Fowler, Francis; Harvie, Thomas; Lawson, Christopher; (wife) Lawson, Alice; Molton, Thomas (Thomas Melton, b. 1599); Redhead, Christopher; Webb, Stephen; Applies to: Thomas Milton.

Martin, Captain John Councilman (Martine, by his signature)(note* Lettice Melton ancestor) Martin, John Gentleman Mouton, Thomas Gentleman (believed to be Melton/Milton) Mutton, Richard (boy)(believed to be Melton/Milton, perhaps son of Thomas) Smith, Captain John Councilman Walker, George Gentleman White, William Laborer

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At "[C]apt Smiths Plant(ation)", "Over ye Watter": Alford, Richard . . . . . . . . 26 (No arrival information given) Baker, William . . . . . . . . . 24 (No arrival information given) Butterfeild, John . . . . . . . 23 (No arrival information given) Fowler, Francis . . . . . . . . 23 (No arrival information given) Harvie, Thomas . . . . . . . . . 24 (No arrival information given) Lawson, Christopher . . . . . . -- (No arrival information given) (wife) Lawson, Alce . . . . . . -- (No arrival information given) Molton, Thomas . . . . . . . . . 25 (No arrival information given) (Thomas Melton, b. 1599) Redhead, Christopher . . . . . . 24 (No arrival information given) Webb, Stephen . . . . . . . . . 25 (No arrival information given)
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