Although the headstone simply lists the Melson surname for "FATHER" and "MOTHER", it is believed this is the grave for Silas W. Melson. This was determined from census information for Silas' son Frank. The 1920 census lists Frank's birthplace as Texas (age 36). Also listed in the household is his brother Jasper (age 26; born in Texas) and a sister, Kittie (age 38; born in Mississippi). This census also gives the birthplace for his father as Mississippi.
Only 1 Melson is listed on Mississippii census records that fits this approximate age. That is Silas W. Melson born c. 1850. He was the son of Henry Alexander Melson and Catura/Kittie Ward Melson (according to family pages in ancestry.com).
This Silas W. Melson first married Ann E. Wright on 3/6/1873 in Lee County Mississippi. Apparently she died between that date and 1880 as Silas is shown on the 1880 census living with his father Henry, and his marital status is "widowed".
Silas' second wife's name is unknown at this time, but she is buried here in Adamsville listed simply as "MOTHER". Silas had at least 4 children, sons Frank. George T., and Jasper T., and daughter Kittie. All three sons are buried here at Adamsville also.
Only 1 Melson is listed on Mississippii census records that fits this approximate age. That is Silas W. Melson born c. 1850. He was the son of Henry Alexander Melson and Catura/Kittie Ward Melson (according to family pages in ancestry.com).
This Silas W. Melson first married Ann E. Wright on 3/6/1873 in Lee County Mississippi. Apparently she died between that date and 1880 as Silas is shown on the 1880 census living with his father Henry, and his marital status is "widowed".
Silas' second wife's name is unknown at this time, but she is buried here in Adamsville listed simply as "MOTHER". Silas had at least 4 children, sons Frank. George T., and Jasper T., and daughter Kittie. All three sons are buried here at Adamsville also.
Although the headstone simply lists the Melson surname for "FATHER" and "MOTHER", it is believed this is the grave for Silas W. Melson. This was determined from census information for Silas' son Frank. The 1920 census lists Frank's birthplace as Texas (age 36). Also listed in the household is his brother Jasper (age 26; born in Texas) and a sister, Kittie (age 38; born in Mississippi). This census also gives the birthplace for his father as Mississippi.
Only 1 Melson is listed on Mississippii census records that fits this approximate age. That is Silas W. Melson born c. 1850. He was the son of Henry Alexander Melson and Catura/Kittie Ward Melson (according to family pages in ancestry.com).
This Silas W. Melson first married Ann E. Wright on 3/6/1873 in Lee County Mississippi. Apparently she died between that date and 1880 as Silas is shown on the 1880 census living with his father Henry, and his marital status is "widowed".
Silas' second wife's name is unknown at this time, but she is buried here in Adamsville listed simply as "MOTHER". Silas had at least 4 children, sons Frank. George T., and Jasper T., and daughter Kittie. All three sons are buried here at Adamsville also.
Only 1 Melson is listed on Mississippii census records that fits this approximate age. That is Silas W. Melson born c. 1850. He was the son of Henry Alexander Melson and Catura/Kittie Ward Melson (according to family pages in ancestry.com).
This Silas W. Melson first married Ann E. Wright on 3/6/1873 in Lee County Mississippi. Apparently she died between that date and 1880 as Silas is shown on the 1880 census living with his father Henry, and his marital status is "widowed".
Silas' second wife's name is unknown at this time, but she is buried here in Adamsville listed simply as "MOTHER". Silas had at least 4 children, sons Frank. George T., and Jasper T., and daughter Kittie. All three sons are buried here at Adamsville also.
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