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| 1 | "Mary their oldest child was born August 18th 1837, and died October 11th 1838" (Source: Melrose Family Bible) | MELROSE, Mary (I93)
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| 2 | "Mary their second child was born January 17th 1839" (Source: Melrose Family Bible) | MELROSE, Mary (I94)
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| 3 | (Sepulveda, CA was renamed to North Hills, CA in 1991) | Family: Ward MELROSE / Geraldine KAATS (F1)
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| 4 | Also shown as William A Palmer on Eva and Azro Niles wedding certificate. | PALMER, Jeremiah (I555)
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| 5 | By 12 December 1797, William, his parents and siblings were in Monongalia County, West Virginia where his father purchased 565 acres of land on Deckers Creek. William had moved to Wood County, West Virginia by 1806 when he was a member of a "Volunteer Independent Corps" that was formed to protect the citizens from the Blennerhasset Island "conspirators." He served as a Private in the War of 1812 and in the Black Hawk War of 1832. It is believed that William married his first wife, Eliza, about 1815-16 when he was deeded some land from his parents in Wood County. In 1818 William and his young family moved to Edwards County, Illinois at the same time his brother Archibald Melrose moved there with his family. After his first wife's death William married Elizabeth Tooley. William Melrose was a farmer by occupation and a Methodist by faith. When he and Elizabeth lived in Edwards County, they owned 160 acres of land one-quarter section east of the Mt. Zion Church. They lived in Edwards County for at least twelve years, then in 1832 or 1833 they moved west across the county line into Leech Township, Wayne County. William died 3 June 1844 at Bayou Sara, West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana where he had apparently flatboated to market at New Orleans from Illinois. | MELROSE, William Sr. (I195)
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| 6 | Conflicting stories of Nora's death have been found. One source (Heritage Happenings, by Mery Adams, pg. 74) reports that Nora died of Spinal Meningitis in 1898. Several family sources (Ward Melrose and Maude Inez [nee Melrose] Schaffer) said Nora was murdered by one of California's last renegade indians in 1899. It has also been told that while searching for Nora's murder the Owensmouth Valley was discovered. Presently named Canoga Park. | MELROSE, Nora Constance (I23)
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| 7 | Evergreen Cemetery | STONE, Jerry Wayne (I74)
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| 8 | In 1881 Martha and Francis moved to Chautauqua County, Kansas. | Family: Francis Daniel HUFFMAN / Martha MELROSE (F126)
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| 9 | In the 1850's William and Nancy moved to Iowa where William's brother John Solomon Melrose and sisters Mary (Melrose) Hanna and Rebeckah B. (Melrose) Virden had moved in 1845. This group first settled at, and were founders of Waterloo, Iowa. Later John Solomon moved to Goldfield in Wright County and operated a store there. William and Nancy Melrose later moved to California. | Family: William MELROSE / Nancy MICHELS (F13)
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| 10 | In the spring of 1818 Archibald and Benedicta made preparations to leave Wood County (Wood County land records) and arrived at their new home on Boultinghouse Prairie, Edwards County, Illinois on 10 July 1818. They were not alone in this move from Wood County. Among the other families who settled in Edwards County were Rigg, Beauchamp and Tavenner. (A History of Wood County) | Family: Archibald MELROSE / Benedicta Townley RIGG (F32)
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| 11 | John Melrose appears by 1777 in Somerset County, New Jersey until 1784 when he and his mother sold some land and moved to Hunterdon County, New Jersey. He left Hunterdon County about 1787 and by 1797 was in Monongalia County, West Virginia. By 1801 he owned land in Harrison County, West Virginia. He was granted 1,000 acres of land in Wood County, West Virginia on 16 January 1800. It was about this time that he and his family moved to Wood County. | MELROSE, John (I146)
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| 12 | John's father died in 1736 (when John was 17 years of age), leaving him money (125 pounds) instead of land. John and Ruth settled in Windsor township, Middlesex County, New Jersey. -Who's Who in American Melrose's Vol. 2 - No. 3 | SCOTT, John (I192)
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| 13 | Kennedy G. Ward, 84, died Sunday at his Hemet home. Born in Los Angeles, Mr. Ward lived in Hemet 18 years. He was an agent for State Farm Insurance in Big Bear Lake for 13 years. He served in the U.S. Army for 22 years before he retired as a major. Mr. Ward was a member of the Elks Lodge and the Rotary Club. He is survived by his wife, Mary; three daughters, Pamela Jewett and Marjorie, both of Hemet, and Sandra of Modesto; and two grandchildren. Graveside services were Monday at Riverside National Cemetery. Miller-Jones Mortuary in Hemet handled arrangements. - "The Press-Enterprise", Riverside, California. February 19, 2004 | WARD, Kennedy Gail (I531)
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| 14 | Legend has it that James was kidnapped in Scotland at age twelve by a seaman and brought to the New World in 1730. (A History of Wood County) James Melrose has been accepted as a patriot by the Daughters of the American Revoloution, based on proof supplied by Lois (Headley) Harper of Albion, Illinois. (A History of Wood County) | MELROSE, James (I190)
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| 15 | Maria and Ben also had five other children who died in infancy. | Family: Ben BASTON / Maria MELROSE (F138)
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| 16 | Mary Amanda [nee Stancliff] and Lemuel Albert Ward were married by Rev. G.S. Dearborn in a double ceremony with Elvira Stancliff, sister to Mary. | Family: Lemuel Albert WARD, I / Mary Amanda STANCLIFF (F20)
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| 17 | Mary and George helped found the town of Waterloo, Iowa. (A History of Wood County) | Family: George Washington HANNA / Mary MELROSE (F55)
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| 18 | Moved to Lodi, California. | HUFFMAN, Robert (I384)
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| 19 | Moved to Quay, New Mexico. | HUFFMAN, George (I385)
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| 20 | Norman Melrose is the subject in the legendary story of the Melrose Broome shootout. Several accounts portray Norman as a newcomer to Acton arriving from Kentucky with a 'Go West young man' contengent. (Acton Rooster abt. 1986) In these same accounts, Wiliam Broome was said to be a "leading citizen of Acton". However, in actuality, five branches of the Melrose family migrated from Iowa and began to settle in Acton from 1886 through 1888. The Broome family, on the other hand, did not make their home in Acton until January of 1903. The same year of the legendary feud. The outcome of which was the death of William Broome and the beginning of several murder trials for Norman Melrose. Norman hired famous attorney, Earl Rogers in his defense. Norman was tried, according to written account, three times, all with the result of a hung jury. However, according to the murder weapon (an old yellow handled Smith & Wesson revolver) there are four file marks along it's barrell. Marks made by the courts for each time the revolver was used as evidence. | MELROSE, Norman (I22)
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| 21 | Oakwood Memorial Park | MELROSE, Warren Avrille (I18)
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| 22 | Obituary of Lemuel "Albert" Ward REAPER TAKES PIONEER _____________________ Death of Albert Ward Removes Man Who Lived Nearly Forty Years About Los Angeles The death of Ablert Ward pioneer of this city, on Monday evening has robbed the county of a much respected citizen. Mr. Ward came to Los Angeles some 37 years ago. At one time he was associated in business with the Lacey Iron Works and engineered many of the large pipe laying projects in this and neighboring cities. After a lingering illness, he suffered a severe hemorrhage of the brain, superinduced by a fall which caused partial paralysis. He leaves a widow and six children. His age was 62. Mr. Ward was born in Vermont. He was a prominent member of the Redmen of America. The names of his children are: C.A. Ward, H.M. Ward, Albert Ward Jr., Warren W. Ward, Abbie W. Ward and Mrs. Hazel McCoy. Source: Newspaper clipping, probably from the "Los Angeles Times" | WARD, Lemuel Albert I (I25)
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| 23 | Obituary of Warren Avrille Ward GREAT GATHERING PAY LAST TRIBUTE AT FUNERAL OF WARREN WARD ____________________________________________________________ UNDISMAYED "It is appointed unto men one to die." So be undismayed though dimmed with tears the eye. The Great Architect, Ruler of Heaven and Earth, At whose supreme command we bow from birth, Has a Craftsman bidden his this day His trowel, square and all tools to lay away. Though we are sorrowing, let us not cry, But be undismayed by the edict from on High. God's nobleman was he, a Master of true worth, We'll miss him and his cheery mirth... When they lay him away in warm mother clay, Raise him, Thou Lion of the Tribe of Judah, we pray, On the glorious Resurrection Day. Trusting in Thee we are unafraid and undismayed. - Alonzo D. Hitchcock Warren A. Ward, high in Masonic circles, and resident of Van Nuys since 1916, was burried Tuesday afternoon. Indicative of his great popularity and the place he had made for himself in the hearts of his townspeople, was the fact that one of the largest crowds of people ever gathered to do honor to a departed friend and fellow worker, filled to overflowing the Christian church and followed in 100 machines to the cemetary at Oakwood. Masses of beautiful flowers in every soft hue, spoke another eloquent word of the love and respect felt for Mr. Ward by all who knew him. Lodges, organizations and his many friends both old and new, were represented. A great spray of pink rosebuds, delphiniums, lavender and pink sweet peas, completely covered the casket. A poem, "Undismayed," written by A.D. Hitchcock, for the occasion, was read. Mrs. C.E. Lane, accompanied by Mrs. Wetzstein, sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," and "Sometime You Will Understand." A brief and touching tribute was paid by Dr. Farquharson, and then the Masons took charge of their part of the service. Thomas Becannon, Past Master of Eastgate Lodge of Los Angeles, and Ecellent High Priest of the Royal Arch Chapter of Van Nuys, conducted. The pall bearers, both active and honorary, were the Past Masters of the lodge. A simple prayer at the grave was offered by Dr. Farquharson. Warren Ward was born in Los Angeles in 1893, and ever since entering the business world 20 years ago, had been with the Bureau of Power and Light. At the time of his sudden illness and death he was construction superintendent in the San Fernando Valley. He was active in Masonic work, and at the time of his death was Worshipful Master of the lodge here, and Past Patron of the Eastern Star, in which his wife is worthy matron this year. He was ever mindful of the interests and happiness of his friends and of his wife, Prudence Ward, and his mother, Mrs. Abbie Ward. He is survived by them and by four brothers, Henry, Albert, Harry and Joseph, and by two sisters, Mrs. Abbie Melrose and Mrs. Hazel McCoy. Source: Newspaper clipping, probably the "Los Angeles Times," 1928. | WARD, Warren Avrille (I166)
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| 24 | Rabecca married Samuel after her sister Harriet's death. | Family: Samuel Martin STALEY / Rabecca MELROSE (F142)
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| 25 | Samuel Melrose served for six months in the War of 1812 from August 30, 1814 to March 1, 1815. He served as a private in Captain Henry Steed's Company of Infantry, 6 Regiment, of the Virginia Militia. Soure: "Who's Who in American Melroses" by Terry L. Harper, Vol. 6, No. 1 | MELROSE, Samuel (I198)
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| 26 | Source Medium: Book | Source (S3)
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| 27 | St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery | PAINE, Jessie Marie (I13)
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| 28 | There were hard times in those days in Illinois. Hearing reports of the beautiful country called Iowa, Mary and George gathered cattle, loaded the wagon, and hitched the oxen. Then with their two sons, John and James, Mary's sister Rebeckah B. and her husband William H. Virden and their children, along with Mary and Rebeckah's brother, John Solomon Melrose, started for Iowa. In Mary's own words: 'We came from Egypt, Illinois. Our parents were induced to come there in an early day by the glowing accounts of much corn. What induced us to come to Iowa? First, things were so bad in Illinois, there was scarcely any good money and people could scarcely live. We thought if we went west we could do better. Second, it was sickly there. Very few children lived to grow up. We heard grand accounts of Iowa.' During the trip, Rebeckah became ill and her family stopped near Cedar Rapids. The others continued on, reaching the site they called 'Prairie Rapids', later named Waterloo, on 18 July 1845. The first year was difficult with the death of their son, James, but they had great faith in God and believed He had led them to this site. The Hanna log cabin was used as Church and courthouse as the need arose. Mary was small, but strong-willed. She was the first white woman settler in Black Hawk County and co-founder of Waterloo, Iowa. Because of her diligent work in developing "her town", she is known as "Mother of Waterloo." She was one of the founders of the First Methodist Church in Waterloo. The Waterloo chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is named the Mary Melrose Chapter in her memory. Mary Hanna was extremely patriotic. During the 1856 Fremont presidential campaign, the American flag was torn down and trampled in the mud. Finding it, Mary washed and pressed it, then had the staff repaired and the flag returned to it, where it hung on election day. Later she was told of great cheering for "the woman who washed the flag." Mary was equally proud of her children. John was a civil war veteran and later a judge in Blackwell, Texas. Emily was educated at Upper Iowa University. George Jr. also attended Upper Iowa University, founded the town of LuVerne, Iowa and was a banker there. R. Wesley farmed and was later in the hardware business in LuVerne. Philip entered the Diplomatic Service in 1889, serving in Venezuela and Puerto Rico during the Spanish-American War. He was later Consul-General in Monterrey, Mexico from 1899 to 1919. Mary "Mollie" was educated at the Seminary in Evanstown, Illinois. Edith married a minister, travelled and returned to Waterloo. George Hanna, Sr. died in Waterloo 12 December 1890. Mary lived on to enjoy her children and her Waterloo until 6 November 1912 when she died at the age of 91. The announcement of a stroke of paralysis Mary Melrose Hanna had on 10 October 1912 appeared on page one of the Waterloo Evening Courier, but her obituary was crowded off the first page by the news of the election of Woodrow Wilson as President of the United States. Decendants of George W. and Mary Melrose Hanna still living in the Waterloo area are Clayton Tiller and Shirley Tiller Kirkle (author of this history), grandchildren of Mollie Hanna Tiller. | MELROSE, Mary (I112)
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| 29 | Vice President of The Eclectic Society of Acton in 1891 "Fatally injured at his work in Los Angeles when his delivery wagon was involved with a runaway team of horses." (Heritage Happenings, pg 73) | MELROSE, George (I17)
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| 30 | West Valley Hospital | MELROSE, Rosco Roderick III (I48)
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| 31 | William Melrose was a nephew of William Melrose Sr. and a first cousin of William Melrose Jr. | MELROSE, William (I91)
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| 32 | William Melrose, Jr. was enrolled in the army 1 October 1861 at Albion, Illinois to fight in the Civil War. He was mustered in 28 October 1861 at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas and served in the 3rd Independent Battery, Kansas Light Artillery as a private under Captain Hopkins, and later under Captain J.F. Aduddell. William was listed as a farrier. He was mustered out 17 November 1864 at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. | MELROSE, William Jr. (I264)
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| 33 | William T. Melrose is presumed to be the William Melrose who died 23 August 1859 and is buried in Compton Cemetery, Wood County, West Virginia. - Who's Who in American Melrose's Vol. 6, No. 1 | MELROSE, William T. (I589)
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