This man was the first child of my MELROSE family that lived
at Felton, Northumberland during the early 1800's..
John was baptised on 18 Jul 1819 at St. Michaels & All Saints church in Felton. His parents were John MELROSE and
Hannah Huntly (Huntley). His grandparents were James and Margaret Robson MELROSE. Their business was saddles and harness making and they ran a small public house or inn named the Widdrington Arms. John emigrated to South Australia about 1848 or so. He married Jeanett Wharrier
at Port Adelaide, SA on 20 Oct. 1849 He was listed as a
saddler. Recent replies to my earlier query seems to indicate that Jannett's birth surname was Moncrieff or Williams. She was a widow of William Wharrier, mason,Felton,Northumberland
Looking for descendants and more information about this family. He was a brother to my greatgrandfather, Hugh Hudson MELROSE that emigrated to the USA and on to Colorado
Territory about 1857-62. Thank you all for your replies.
Wendell Hugh MELROSE