Melcher - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: ?? Melchers

Ksprairiewind4 — 2009-09-22 18:42:48Z

The St. Julien, born in 1915. I found a letter that had been written to my Uncle - Max Melchers, back in the 1940's. He asked if they might be related.

However, I have no idea if my Uncle replied, or if we are related.

Contact me and we can compare.

Thank you - Kathy

Re: Melcher as a Christian name

carolynkeene1 — 2009-06-13 17:42:05Z

Yes, I have seen Melchior, variation of Melcher, as a given name in some Berks CO., PA records.

Re: Descendents of Jacob Melcher

kenbbunch — 2009-04-27 01:02:48Z

I'm sorry about the Jacob Melcher. The best I know is that the youngest son of a German Baron left Germany with his wife and 8 children about 1796. Some tragedy occurred on the sea which left only two children as orphans. Lucy age 12 and Leonard, age 10. They were sold by the ship's captain as indentured servants. Lucy grew and married and moved to OHIO and dissapeared from our knowledge. Leonard(1787-1823) married a Rachel Stine.Their family located in the Centre Co. area of PA. Their children were Jonas (1813-1882) John (1815-1862) Leonard Jr. (1817-1899) Lucy(1819-)Rachel (1821-1886) and Mary (1823-)Thanks for your interest. Ken

Re: Descendents of Jacob Melcher

llwoodbury — 2009-04-27 00:30:49Z

Are you sure about the Kansas connection? There were records of a Jacob and ____ Wess in the New Albany, Indiana area around that time. You might check it out.

Keep me posted if you find the connection.

Thanks,
Linda Melcher Woodbury

Re: Descendents of Jacob Melcher

llwoodbury — 2009-04-27 00:26:25Z

Take a look at my charts and keep for future reference. Begin attempting to connect at Johannes Melcher and back.

It could be that you will eventually connect since there is a definite pattern of the early Melchers gathering in Ohio during the early to mid-1800's, then dispersing by family connection according to the German Family Pedigree to separate larger towns/cities along the Ohio River. It seems they might have maintained that large-scale plan so as to keep tabs on each other and better establish businesses.

Linda Melcher Woodbury

Re: Descendents of Jacob Melcher

llwoodbury — 2009-04-27 00:13:15Z

Hi Jacob,

I don't recognize the family names listed.

Do you have an residence area, approximate year span and age at a certain year of your oldest known Melcher relative? That would give us a clue of what direction to send you looking. The Melcher's settled certain distinctive areas according to where they fit into the Germany family pedigree.

Thanks,
Linda Melcher Woodbury

Re: Descendents of Jacob Melcher

kenbbunch — 2009-04-22 15:01:17Z

I am the grandson of John Melcher Merriman, son of Mary jane Melcher, daughter of John and Christina McMonigal Melcher. I'd be interested to see how a Jacob fits in the Melcher family. Ken Brady

Re: Melcher as a Christian name

llwoodbury — 2009-04-21 15:01:07Z

Here is what I can tell you about the christian association's of my Melcher Family.

Original family records were kept in Germany by Catholic Priests in their hometown village. When the German ancestors came to America and to the Louisville, KY area they attended, married and baptised their children in the Catholic Church. Early ancestors are buried in Catholic cemetaries. Family members changed their home church in the early 1850's and may have been involved in fighting for burial rights for the poor. Later members of the family have been buried in general population locations. Still, later generations removed to Southern Indiana and joined Lutheran denominations.

I have often wondered if the priest followed the family for their association with the bible king, Melchoir. I have never seriously searched it either way.

Keep us posted if you find anything!

Denise Melcher Goodale

Re: Joseph J. Melcher

cindyshores — 2009-02-24 19:58:22Z

It appears it could be correct. I don't know when Joseph died. I do know that it was between 1880 and late 1880's. His wife remarried in the 1880's. The family was in Wisconsin by then, I just don't know exactly where.

Re: Joseph J. Melcher

Dancing_w_Ghosts — 2009-02-24 19:43:58Z

Was the above info correct? Will help me know if other is correct?

Re: Joseph J. Melcher

cindyshores — 2009-02-24 13:50:47Z

Thanks. I look forward to seeing more.

Re: Joseph J. Melcher

Dancing_w_Ghosts — 2009-02-23 00:24:57Z

I do not know if this is it. More inc tomorrow

Wisconsin Deaths, 1820-1907
about Joseph Melcher
Name: Joseph Melcher
Death Date: 23 Nov 1883
County: Barron
Volume: 01
Page #: 0035
Reel: 003
Image: 0466
Index Volume: -
ImageNum: 103512
Sequence #: 255138
Level Info: Wisconsin Vital Records Death Index.

Re: Joseph J. Melcher

cindyshores — 2009-02-22 13:38:51Z

OK. Thank you. I look forward to seeing it.

Re: Joseph J. Melcher

Dancing_w_Ghosts — 2009-02-21 20:03:44Z

Ok I think I saw death info on him yesterday listing 1882 which fits and WI as place of death but with a k as middle but sometimes that is wrong. I should have it for you later this afternoon when I get home

Re: Joseph J. Melcher

cindyshores — 2009-02-21 13:23:25Z

He was married in Bellview IL to Amelia Medora Hamilton and lived there at least until 1880. He is there in the 1880 cencus and lists his parents as being born in Saxony. I loose him after that cencus. I found his wife in Wisconsin in the 1900 cencus but she has remarried. In 1900 his son, Frances Leander Melcher, is living in Wisconsin and lists his father as being born in Vermont.

Re: Joseph J. Melcher

Dancing_w_Ghosts — 2009-02-20 15:28:23Z

Born in Germany? Where was he living in the US? I may have some info

MELCHER, Gerhard Heinrich, ALIA: Henry 1864 Germany- 1936 Kansas

Dancing_w_Ghosts — 2009-02-20 14:59:00Z

Birth: 1 NOV 1864 in Lintorf, Wittlage, Germany Death: 21 JUL 1936 in Concordia, Kansas
Henry Melcher was born in Hanover, Germany on November 1, 1864 and passed away at his home in Concordia, Kansas on Tuesday morning, July 21, 1936 at 9:30 o,clock at the age of 71 years, 8 months and 20 days. He came to America in 1883, locating in Cleveland, Ohio, where he lived for two years. Coming to Kansas in March 1885 he located at Waterville where he resided until 1910 when he and his family moved to Concordia. On February 25, 1890 he was married to Karolina Von Vatarlaus of Zurich, Switzerland, who survives him together with six daughters and one son, one daughter dying in infancy. The surviving children are: Mrs Mary Beesley, Miltonvale, Kansas, Mrs. Ella Heaton, Jamestown, Kansas, Mrs. Edith Wagner, Riverside, Calif., Henry J. Melcher, Salt Lake City, Utah, Mrs, Marie Scott, Riverside, Calif. Mrs. Margaret Bryan , Platte City, and Clara Melcher of the home. Also the following grand children: Marvin, Clarine, and Charlotte Beesley, Harold Heaton, Clyde Taylor, Mrs. Mary E. Morris, Eugene, Karolina, Henry Jr. and James Kieth Melcher, Marjorie Scott, and one great grand - daughter Joyce Irene Morris. He also leaves three brothers, Fred J. of Kansas City, Mo., Herman of Dodge City, Kansas, and Gerhard, of San Francisco, Calif. and one sister, Mrs Mary Moore of Okemah, Okla. After coming to Concordia he was engaged in the cream and produce business until about two years ago when ill-health forced him to retire. In his early youth he united with the Lutheran church in Germany, which faith he followed during his life. He was a quiet and unassuming man, devoted to his home and family and a good citizen. Funeral services were held at the home in Concordia at 8:30 on Friday morning when the remains were brought here for burial in the family lot in Riverside cemetery The Luthern pastor, Rev. I. B. Heisey held a short service at the grave

MELCHER, Karolina Von Vaterlous 1863-1938 Germany and Kansas

Dancing_w_Ghosts — 2009-02-20 14:56:49Z

Mrs. H. Melcher, resident of Concordia since 1910, died at her home 442 West Fifth street, this morning following a long illness. She was 74 years of age. Mrs. Melcher, whose maiden name was Karolina Von Vaterlous, was born in Zolliken of Zurich, Switzerland, Sept. 4, 1863. She came to America in 1885, going first to Wisconsin and later to Waterville, Kansas , where she was married to Henry Melcher, Feb. 25, 1890. To this union eight children were born, one dying in infancy. The family came to Concordia in 1910 and she has resided here since that time. She was a member of the Rebekah
.Lodge, of Concordia, and was a charter member of the Royal Neighbor Lodge, in Waterville. She was also a member of the Lutheran Church in Waterville, having transfered her membership from the church in Switzerland. Surviving and these children: Mrs. Mary Beesley, of Aurora; Mrs. Ella Heaton, of Jamestown; Mrs, Edith Wagner, of Riverside, Calif.l Henry J. Melcher, of Salt Lake City, Utah; Mrs. Marie Scott and Mrs. Margaret Bryan, of Riverside, Calif., and Miss Clara Melcher of the home. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, and by one sister, who lives in Switzerland. Mr. Melcher died in 1936. Although Mrs. Melcher had been in ill health for some time, she was always interested in her home and family. She was a great lover of flowers and was willing to share with her friends and neighbors. She has many friends, who will mourn her passing. Funeral services wil be held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock, at the residence on West Fifth street, and the body will be taken to Waterville, Kansas for burial. This obituary was taken from 'The Kansan' newspaper, Concordia, Cloud County, Kansas. Thursday, July 7, 1938.

Re: Josiah Melcher of Brunswick, Cumberland Co., Maine

2006-08-07 20:44:23Z

I found a cemetery in Brunswick with an Osborne A Melcher and wife Margery. Do these names sound familiar? I'll give you the dates if you'd like them. There might be a Josiah there too, but just wrote down a few .

Re: Melchers of Oberweier, Rastadt, Baden, Germany

2006-05-08 11:42:53Z

Yes, we are definitely connected. Please contact me and we can share MUCH information.

Capt. Joseph Melcher, 1735-1821, Brunswick, Maine

twubbl — 2008-04-04 21:38:57Z

I am looking for the ancestors of this Captain Joseph Melcher, who was born in 1735, married Mary Cobb, and died April 21, 1821 in Brunswick, Maine. US Census has him living in Brunswick in 1790.

Re: Josiah Melcher of Brunswick, Cumberland Co., Maine

twubbl — 2008-04-04 21:33:21Z

Which Josiah are you looking for? Sr or Jr? I have quite a bit on the Melcher Family and I am looking for more. Contact me directly if you would like to.

twubbl@suscom-maine.net

Re: Photo: Amandus and Emma Melcher

jhannam — 2007-12-19 00:27:24Z

I also meant to ask you if there was any indication of a date on the photo or on the back? Amandus was born in 1855 and I estimate he is between 25 and 40 in this photo but am only guessing.

Thanks again.

Re: Photo: Amandus and Emma Melcher

jhannam — 2007-12-19 00:14:29Z

Thanks for that. It is hard to tell but it certainly looks like the man at a much younger age. I have one taken with his brother, Oliver, when they were much older.

Would it be possible to scan it (say at 300 dpi) and save it as a .jpg or .tif or .bmp and email it to me as an attachment? I would greatly appreciate that. My email is:

jake.hannam@verizon.net

And you are correct about Elwood. He was one of their sons.

Are you related to this family? If so, you and I are cousins!

Thanks again for sharing it and, hopefully, sending a high-resolution scan that I can use.

John-Pierre M. Hannam, Sr. (Jake)

Re: Photo: Amandus and Emma Melcher

jhannam — 2007-12-07 01:58:12Z

Amandus was my great-uncle. Do you have the actual photo?

Death of Mr. George W. Melcher in Haiti

davwayell — 2008-11-06 03:50:00Z

Anyone interested in a copy of the U.S. Department of State's "Report of the Death of an American Citizen" for Mr. George W. Melcher, please contact me so I can conduct research to locate the record. Mr. Melcher died in Haiti on December 29, 1932.

Dave Ellison
davwayell@aol.com

Re: Photo: Amandus and Emma Melcher

joecan — 2007-12-18 23:46:58Z

Here's a scan

Re: Info about Miria Faust Melcher, mother of Sofia Melcher Weis

llwoodbury — 2007-12-12 13:49:12Z

Not sure if this is related, but we have a Maria Faust who married Dennis Melcher in New Albany, Indiana. Dennis was a Potter in Louisville, KY who married Maria and they moved to Iowa in the 1840's (Late or early 50's I'd have to look) If you think this is your line, I know a geneologist who's husband is from that line and she knows much more than me.

Denise

Re: Melchers in Ohio and Kansas

llwoodbury — 2008-11-08 13:09:13Z

Debbra,
It appears from your posted information that we are connected. My sister and I will check our records for the exact connection comparing the data. I recognize several names. Please stay in touch. Linda Melcher Woodbury

Re: Melchers of Oberweier, Rastadt, Baden, Germany

llwoodbury — 2007-07-11 00:47:18Z

Hi,

Please let me know what you know about Clara Melcher, daughter of Anton Melcher. Do you know if this Anton ever lived in Louisville, Kentucky? Thank you, Linda Woodbury woodbury@netdirect.net

Re: Melchers of Oberweier, Rastadt, Baden, Germany

llwoodbury — 2007-07-10 19:08:27Z

Hi Debi,

Have you ever contacted Pat White? Her Husband is a relative of the Iowa Melchers and she has studied extensively.

Happy Hunting!

Denise

Re: Friedrich Melcher

jbusanus — 2007-08-26 23:23:14Z

Gerhard Friedrich Melcher (born in Rabber, Hanover & died 14 July 1875 in Cleveland, OH) is my 3 Gr Grandfather. I am descended from his daughter, Marie Ilsabein Melcher (17 Mar 1838 to 10 May 1904) who married Johann Heinrich Wilhelm (William) Walker; a 1st cousin of Rev. Herman Heinrich ( Henry) Walker whom you mention. I have extensive information about these families. Please contact me at: busanus@verizonmail.com

Re: Descendents of Jacob Melcher

KentMelcher47 — 2008-07-22 01:36:17Z

I'm curious if you have received any information on the ancestors of Jacob Melcher. My Melcher family history from Illinois includes my GGGF's (Leonard Jr. b.1817 in PA) half brother, John (b.1815 in PA). John's descendents came to Kansas, perhaps in the mid-1800's.

I have a photo of John's wife, Christena McMonigal Melcher, taken in a photo studio in Harper, Kansas. I have a photo of my GGGF, Leonard, Jr., taken in the same photo studio on probably the same day.

The half-brothers' father, Leonard, Sr., was one of two orphans whose parents and 8 siblings died at sea on the voyage from Germany. Lucy was 12 and Leonard (Sr) was 10.
They were sold as indentured servants to a Dr. Fanistock. Lucy married and moved to Ohio and nothing else is known about her.

Leonard, Sr. married Rachel Stine. Through the McMonigal family history, we have John's birthdate, 1815.
Apparently, Rachel died either in childbirth or shortly after, because in Leonard, Jr.'s family Bible (in my possession) he lists his mother's name as Cronister (no first name known). Leonard, Jr. was born in 1817.
He married Elizabeth Henderson in Centre, Co, PA, and their son, Samuel Bates Melcher, is my GGF.

McMonigals, Hendersons, and Melchers all lived in Centre Co. in the early 1800's.

My great curiosity comes from the fact that when people ask if I am related to some Melcher in Kansas, I always said no because I came from Illinois to Kansas in 1975. But now I wonder if any of them know the same story about the two orphans. That would mean we are definitely related way back in 1800.

Kent M. Melcher
Topeka, Kansas

Re: Martin Friedrick Melcher family

kwmthree — 2008-09-12 04:37:01Z

Linda, I just started researching the Paege line, and believe it connects to yours. If you are still interested in trading information, please reply.

Re: Edith Melcher

Dancing_w_Ghosts — 2008-11-07 22:12:15Z

My Grandparents Andrew and Katherine Taylor tok me twice through the mid-west to Kansas, Ok, Ohio, Salt lake with them, once in 1957 (I was 9 mos old) and again in 1966. I remember that trip well. Uncle Henry and the Jackalopes still makes me smile 40 years later. Would love to hear from anyone.

Melchers in Ohio and Kansas

Dancing_w_Ghosts — 2008-11-07 22:05:12Z

This is all so old and I just started the Tree this year. Edith Melcher was my GGrandmother. My Grandmother who was married to Edith's Son Andrew Clyde Taylor just passed away this last Nov and she had all of Edith's scrapbooks. And Edith was into scrapbooks.
The Melchers in her family: Father: Gerhard Heinrich Melcher (Born: 1839), Mother, Regula Karolina Von Vaterlaus (Born: 1863), Mary Rachel Melcher (Born: 1890), Salina Ellen Melcher (Born: 1892), Ella Melcher (Born: 1892),Edith Meline Melcher (Born: 1895), Clara Louisa Melcher (Born: 1896)Henry John Melcher (Born: 1898),Marie Laura Melcher (Born: 1900), Emelia Melcher (Born: 1902), Margaret Gertrude Melcher (Born: 1907.
Literally hundreds of pictures of the Melchers from Ohio and Waterville Kansas. About a quarter labled. Most in very bad shape with a few outstanding exceptions.These scrap books have started both my husband and I in a new hobby (addition), photo restoration. I am getting them up as fast as family/job allows.
Would LOVE to talk to anyone interested in this line or just researching in general. I am a beginner but I am hooked!

Re: Melchers in Ohio and Kansas

Dancing_w_Ghosts — 2008-11-13 18:44:33Z

Looking at my email listed here you can't tell there is an underscore between debbra and walker in my email, debbra_walker.

Re: Melchers in Ohio and Kansas

Dancing_w_Ghosts — 2008-11-08 20:33:04Z

Hugs Linda, My Email is debbra_walker@ymail.com. Drop me an email and I will give you my phone etc. Take Care! debbra

MELCHER, Gerhard Heinrich 1864 Germany- 1936 Kansas

Dancing_w_Ghosts — 2009-02-20 14:51:51Z

ALIA: Henry Birth: 1 NOV 1864 in Lintorf, Wittlage, Germany Death: 21 JUL 1936 in Concordia, Kansas
Henry Melcher was born in Hanover, Germany on November 1, 1864 and passed away at his home in Concordia, Kansas on Tuesday morning, July 21, 1936 at 9:30 o,clock at the age of 71 years, 8 months and 20 days. He came to America in 1883, locating in Cleveland, Ohio, where he lived for two years. Coming to Kansas in March 1885 he located at Waterville where he resided until 1910 when he and his family moved to Concordia. On February 25, 1890 he was married to Karolina Von Vatarlaus of Zurich, Switzerland, who survives him together with six daughters and one son, one daughter dying in infancy. The surviving children are: Mrs Mary Beesley, Miltonvale, Kansas, Mrs. Ella Heaton, Jamestown, Kansas, Mrs. Edith Wagner, Riverside, Calif., Henry J. Melcher, Salt Lake City, Utah, Mrs, Marie Scott, Riverside, Calif. Mrs. Margaret Bryan , Platte City, and Clara Melcher of the home. Also the following grand children: Marvin, Clarine, and Charlotte Beesley, Harold Heaton, Clyde Taylor, Mrs. Mary E. Morris, Eugene, Karolina, Henry Jr. and James Kieth Melcher, Marjorie Scott, and one great grand - daughter Joyce Irene Morris. He also leaves three brothers, Fred J. of Kansas City, Mo., Herman of Dodge City, Kansas, and Gerhard, of San Francisco, Calif. and one sister, Mrs Mary Moore of Okemah, Okla. After coming to Concordia he was engaged in the cream and produce business until about two years ago when ill-health forced him to retire. In his early youth he united with the Lutheran church in Germany, which faith he followed during his life. He was a quiet and unassuming man, devoted to his home and family and a good citizen. Funeral services were held at the home in Concordia at 8:30 on Friday morning when the remains were brought here for burial in the family lot in Riverside cemetery The Luthern pastor, Rev. I. B. Heisey held a short service at the grave

Melcher, Karolina Von Vaterlous 1863-1938 Germany and Kansas

Dancing_w_Ghosts — 2009-02-20 14:48:11Z

Obituary for Karolina Von Vaterlous Melcher

Mrs. H. Melcher, resident of Concordia since 1910, died at her home 442 West Fifth street, this morning following a long illness. She was 74 years of age. Mrs. Melcher, whose maiden name was Karolina Von Vaterlous, was born in Zolliken of Zurich, Switzerland, Sept. 4, 1863. She came to America in 1885, going first to Wisconsin and later to Waterville, Kansas , where she was married to Henry Melcher, Feb. 25, 1890. To this union eight children were born, one dying in infancy. The family came to Concordia in 1910 and she has resided here since that time. She was a member of the Rebekah
.Lodge, of Concordia, and was a charter member of the Royal Neighbor Lodge, in Waterville. She was also a member of the Lutheran Church in Waterville, having transfered her membership from the church in Switzerland. Surviving and these children: Mrs. Mary Beesley, of Aurora; Mrs. Ella Heaton, of Jamestown; Mrs, Edith Wagner, of Riverside, Calif.l Henry J. Melcher, of Salt Lake City, Utah; Mrs. Marie Scott and Mrs. Margaret Bryan, of Riverside, Calif., and Miss Clara Melcher of the home. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, and by one sister, who lives in Switzerland. Mr. Melcher died in 1936. Although Mrs. Melcher had been in ill health for some time, she was always interested in her home and family. She was a great lover of flowers and was willing to share with her friends and neighbors. She has many friends, who will mourn her passing. Funeral services wil be held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock, at the residence on West Fifth street, and the body will be taken to Waterville, Kansas for burial. This obituary was taken from 'The Kansan' newspaper, Concordia, Cloud County, Kansas. Thursday, July 7, 1938.

MELCHER Clarence M 1903-1953

t42CrownHill — 2009-02-13 21:04:58Z

MELCHER Clarence M 1903-1953

I photographed this gravestone in the Crown Hill Memorial Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 201,088 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

MELCZAREK

MConaghan77 — 2007-06-24 03:07:55Z

Hi am looking for information on my Great grandfather, his family and his ancestry. We know nothing about his family at all, the only info I have is this

Hugo Robert Melczarek
b.13/January/1895 Lodz, Poland(Rusland) Married in Rotterdam, Netherlands 1919 to Jacoba Timmerman b.31/January/1898 Rotterdam, Netherlands

His father was Anton Berthold MELCZAREK and his mother was Emilie BERGMAN. Born abt.1870s.

There are a lot of very fantastical stories surrounding how he came to be in Holland.

If anyone can help me I would really appreciate it.
Thanks in advance,
Michelle

Melcher as a Christian name

Tony_Kirkman — 2009-01-30 15:38:28Z

Has anyone come across the use of Melcher as a Christian name? If so, where and who?

Joseph J. Melcher

cindyshores — 2008-07-14 17:05:43Z

Does anyone know how and where Joseph J. Melcher died after 1880? He was married to Amelia Medora Hammond in 1872. Amelia a.k.a. Dora. She married Jens Baukin in 1887 in Wisconsin. Amelia's father was Leander C. Hammond according to her obit.

Any information on these families would be appreciated.
I have info on decendents of Joseph J. Melcher and Amelia M. Hammond.

Re: Martin Friedrick Melcher family

LindaWascher — 2008-09-13 13:04:39Z

I would love to share info. Since the posting, I have discovered much more info but still need pieces of the puzzle.
Please email at my personal email - wwwascher@msn.com

Daniel Mecher

evelynroot44 — 2008-04-14 19:32:27Z

I am looking for the children of Danile Melcher. His wife Alma and their children. He died in 1902

Dniel Mecher

evelynroot44 — 2008-04-14 19:30:58Z

I am looking for information about the children of Daniel Melcher who fouhgt in the Civil War and died in 1903.

Lucia Melcher m. to Jacob Guenther

alaskadvb — 2006-07-02 22:39:28Z

I am looking for info on the parents of a certain Fredericka (Guenther) Blaich/Breitenbach of NYC. Fredericka was b. in Germany in 1824. Her parents were Lucia (Melcher) and Jacob Guenther. Thank you.

Melcherson family in Texas

Bookwizards — 2007-03-06 01:16:48Z

I have a family that came from Denmark to Wisconsin by 1853 birth of oldest child and to Henderson County, Texas by 1855 where they are living in the midst of a Norwegian colony with everyone else born in Norway.

Their name is spelled various ways with the son extension then they just vanish I assume they dropped the son but do not find any records of this family after 1920 date.

1860 United States Federal Census 1860 United States Federal Census
Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Beat 2, Henderson, Texas; Roll: M653_1297; Page: 37; Image: 79.
Post Office: Brownsboro
Household Members: Name Age
M I Mitchinson 48
Darrathe Mitchinson 38
Peter J Mitchinson 7
Anna C Mitchinson 5
Lanst T Mitchinson 2

1870 Federal Census Henderson Co., TX, Pct. 4, P.O. Athens, dw. 131, fam. 131.
Jacob Melchiorson, ae 59, m, w, b. Denmark. (not in 1880 census)
Catherine Melchiorson, ae 48, f, w, b. Denmark. (not in 1880 census)
Peter J. Melchiorson, ae 16, m, w, b. WI.
Anna K. Melchiorson, ae 14, f, w, b. TX.
Laus T. Melchiorson, ae 12, b. TX.
Anakarene Melchiorson, ae 8, f, w, b. TX.
Peter A. Melchiorson, ae 5, m, w, b. TX.
Jacob P. Melchiorson, ae 2, m, w, b. TX.

1880 census of Henderson Co., TX at dw. 220, fam. 224 and, apparently, his parents were deceased since that census shows 5 Melcherson children living in the same household and no parents were found in that census.
Olivous Melcherson, w, m, ae 22, b. TX, parents b. Denmark.
Ann Melcherson, w, f, ae 20, sister, b. TX, parents b. Denmark.
Cathren Melcherson, w, f, ae 19, sister, b. TX, parents, b. Denmark.
Andrew Melcherson, w, f, ae 15, brother, b. TX, parents, b. Denmark.
Jacob Melcherson, w, m, ae 12, brother, b. TX, parents, b. Denmark.

1900 Federal census, Erath Co., TX, JP 4, dw. 313, fam. 328.
O. Melchionson (name as recorded in the index, but the census actually shows Oliver), head, w, m, b. Jan 1856, ae 44, md. 19 yrs, b .TX, parents b. Denmark.
Mary Melchionson, wf, w, f, b. Apr 1866, ae 34, md. 19 yrs, 8 ch-4 liv, b. TX, fath. b. GA, moth. b. SC.
Amie Melchionson, dau, w, f, b. Dec. 1886, ae 13, s, b. TX, parents b. TX.
Albert Melchionson, son, w, m, b. Oct. 1889, ae 10, s, b. TX, parents b. TX.
Garner Melchionson, son, w, m, b. Feb. 1898, ae 2, s, b. TX, parents, b. TX.
Annie Melchionson, dau, w, f, b. Feb. 1900, ae 3 months, s, b. TX, parents, b. TX.

1910 Federal Census Glenrose, Somervell Co., TX, dw. 113, fam. 117.
Susan Milchrson, head, f, w, ae 44, md-1, 26 yrs, 10 ch-6 liv, b. TX, fath. b. GA, moth. b. NC.
Albert Milcherson, son, m, w, ae 20, s, b. TX, parents b. TX.
James G. Milcherson, son, m, w, ae 12, b. TX, parents b. TX.
Annie D. Milcherson, dau, f, w, ae 10, b. TX, parents b. TX.
Olivous A. Milcherson, son, m, w, ae 8, b. TX, parents b. TX.
Moses Milcherson, son, m, w, ae 5, b. TX, parents b. TX.

1920 United States Federal Census
Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Glen Rose, Somervell, Texas; Roll: T625_1847; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 79; Image: 52.
Name: Lewis Milcherson
Home in 1920: Glen Rose, Somervell, Texas
Age: 67 years Estimated birth year: abt 1853 Birthplace: Texas
Relation to Head of House: Laborer
Father's Birth Place: Denmark Mother's Birth Place: Denmark
Marital Status: Married Able to read: Yes Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Herman Shields 45
Lewis Milcherson 67

I have looked in Denmark Emmigration records but may not be spelling the name as it would have been spelled in Denmark.

Any suggestions appreciated.

Bill Lewis

Josiah Melcher of Brunswick, Cumberland Co., Maine

kay_serasera — 2006-06-21 03:06:08Z

Seeking any sources that will help me untangle Josiah and the other Melchers living in Brunswick in 1820-1840.