History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana From the
Earliest Time to the Present; Together with Interesting Biographical
Sketches, Reminiscences, Notes, Etc.  Chicago, Goodspeed Bros., & Co.,
Publishers, 1884. Weston A. Goodspeed, Leroy C. Goodspeed, Charles L.
Goodspeed. Unknown County.

JAMES W. MELTON is one of eight children born to James and Mary (Kendall)
Melton, who were natives of South Carolina and Kentucky.  The parents were
married in Harrison County, Ind., and from there came to Orange County in
1819. James W., the third son, was born March 25, 1825, and he made his
home with his mother until the time of his marriage, the father dying and
leaving him at the age of four years to her care.  His advantages for
education were quite limited, although by diligence he succeeded in
acquiring sufficient learning to transact the ordinary business of a
farmer, which he has always successfully conducted.  In politics he is a
Democrat, and is one of the worthy and upright citizens of Greenfield
Township, Orange County, Ind., where his whole life has been spent.  His
marriage with Miss Mary A. Ray was solemnized February 8, 1849, and of
their five chldren these three are now living:  Joel W., Melinda E. and
Rhoda J.

Melton Kendall
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SC Harrison-IN Orange-IN

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