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371. William Henderson MELVIN was born on 10 Jun 1875 in Tazewell County, Virginia.62,90,125,146,242,245 He died on 30 Sep 1955 in Tazewell County, Virginia.243
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Information provided by Terri Long (Descendant of Susan Elizabeth Durham and Andrew J. Melvin)

*After Roxie’s death William Henderson married 12-16-1915 a second time to wife Mary Lou Perry (Peery) b. Abt. 1885 in Tazewell Co., VA.

* William Henderson Melvin was drafted to WWI thru Tazewell Co., VA Roll #1991281 listing his date of birth 6-10-1875 born in Tazewell Co., VA

*Roxie was pervious married having children Charles, John, Clarie & Willie

Buried Concord United Methodist Church Cemetery, Tazewell County
William & Roxie Melvin are buried here. Also Daughter Laura Bell Melvin, Son George W. Melvin
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William Henderson MELVIN and Roxanna "Roxie" Elizabeth REPASS were married in 1898 in Tazewell County, Virginia.243 Roxanna "Roxie" Elizabeth REPASS (daughter of Elijah REPASS and Mary Frances KARNES) was born about 1872 in place unknown.60,62,90,245 She died on 25 Dec 1914.243 William Henderson MELVIN and Roxanna "Roxie" Elizabeth REPASS had the following children:

787

i.

Helen M. MELVIN was born about 1900 in place unknown.90,243,245

788

ii.

Lucy MELVIN was born about 1900 in place unknown.90,245

789

iii.

Henry Arrington MELVIN was born on 6 Mar 1901 in Gratton, Tazewell County, Virginia.89,90,243 He died Myocardial Infarction on 24 Oct 1958 in Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia.89 Buried in Maple Hill Cemetery. Informant at death listed as "H. A. Melvin". Occupation: Machinist

790

iv.

George W. MELVIN was born on 2 Nov 1903 in place unknown.90,125,243,245 He died on 12 Oct 1980.

791

v.

Andrew Edward MELVIN was born about 1906 in place unknown.90,125,146,243

792

vi.

Roxie M. MELVIN was born about 1908 in place unknown.90,125,243

793

vii.

Bessie M. MELVIN was born about 1910 in place unknown.90,125,243

794

viii.

Arline "Arlie" M. MELVIN was born about 1912 in place unknown.125,146,243

William Henderson MELVIN and Mary Lou "Lena" PEERY were married on 16 Dec 1915 in Tazewell County, Virginia.243 Mary Lou "Lena" PEERY (daughter of W. W. PEERY and Mary Susan (UNKNOWN)) was born about 1885 in Tazewell County, Virginia.125,146,243 William Henderson MELVIN and Mary Lou "Lena" PEERY had the following children:

+795

i.

Carl Whitman MELVIN.

796

ii.

Laura Belle MELVIN was born on 21 Aug 1921 in place unknown.146,243 She died on 2 Dec 1998.

797

iii.

Macie May MELVIN was born about 1924 in place unknown.146,243

+798

iv.

Joseph "Joe" Printess MELVIN.