Melrose Family Genealogy

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Our Family's Journey Through Time

The story of the Melrose family is not just about bloodlines—it's about the connections, memories, and bonds we share. While the name may carry tradition, you don't have to be a Melrose by birth to be part of this journey. All branches of our family tree, no matter how distant or unique, are welcome. After all, it takes a village to shape a legacy, and every individual, past or present, contributes to the rich tapestry of who we are today. Join us to celebrate the shared history that unites us all.

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Our Families

Our Ancestors Were Adventurers

Melrose Family

George Melrose — George Melrose

Son of William Melrose & Nancy Michaels

1895 - Discovered Aluminum in the California Desert

Farmer Family

Harriet Melrose Farmer — Harriet Melrose Farmer

Wife of Daniel William Farmer

Victim in the Mojave Murders of 1890

Ward Family

The Graham-Ward Brothers — The Graham-Ward Brothers

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Niles Family

Niles Siblings — Niles Siblings

Migrated from Mass. to Oregon ca. 1880

Mary Elizabeth Niles Ewins, Alice Niles Seymore Suffern, Azro Buck Niles, Abbie Niles Ward

Herman John Franklin

Herman John Franklin is the father of Robert Franklin. Bobby was adopted when he was approximately six years old.

Our Favorite Genealogy Quotes

We Hope You Enjoy Them

Why waste your money looking up your family tree? Just go into politics and your opponents will do it for you.

~ Mark Twain
Everyone has ancestors and it is only a question of going back far enough to find a good one.

~ Howard K. Nixon
We've uncovered some embarrassing ancestors in the not-too-distant past. Some horse thieves, and some people killed on Saturday nights. One of my relatives, unfortunately, was even in the newspaper business.

~ Jimmy Carter
Southerners are so devoted to genealogy that we see a family tree under every bush.

~ Florence King
My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was sixty. She's ninety-seven now, and we don't know where the hell she is.

~ Ellen

Fredrick P. Valley

Fred is the grandfather of Robert Franklin. His parents were Reuben E. Valley and Sarah Ann Trucker.

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