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William Hargrove “Pony” Melton

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Birth	:	10 Jul 1838 Benton County, Tennessee, USA
Death	:	2 Sep 1907 Benton County, Tennessee, USA
Burial	:	Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, Sarasota County, USA
Coordinate	:	27.2469997, -82.3818436
Description	:	The Camden Chronicle, 20 Sep 1907 William H. Melton, better known as Pony, was born July 10, 1838, and died September 2, 1907, aged 69 years, 1 month, and 22 days. Mr. Melton was married when quite young to Martha Pafford, who preceded him to the Beyond years ago. To this union was born three bright youths, only one of whom survives. He was again married to Mary Anne Melton, daughter of Little John Melton. God blessed this union with eleven children, seven of whom are left to mourn his death. The subject was born and reared within... Read More	The Camden Chronicle, 20 Sep 1907 William H. Melton, better known as Pony, was born July 10, 1838, and died September 2, 1907, aged 69 years, 1 month, and 22 days. Mr. Melton was married when quite young to Martha Pafford, who preceded him to the Beyond years ago. To this union was born three bright youths, only one of whom survives. He was again married to Mary Anne Melton, daughter of Little John Melton. God blessed this union with eleven children, seven of whom are left to mourn his death. The subject was born and reared within a mile of where he died on Harmons Creek, and was extensively known and universally loved by every one. He was converted when a boy, and has from that day lived a devoted Christian and member of the M.E. Church, South. He loved his church duties and was always at his post; hence his seat at church will be vacant and missing. That he lived a life worthy of imitation can be truly said. He was a loving husband, kind father, and a generous neighbor; he was considerate and consciencious in every undertaking. He had, for several months, suffered with a lung and bronchial affliction, which proved severe and fatal in spite of all the medical aid and kind treatment loving, patient hands could administer. He suffered intense pain and misery for several weeks ere death, but the entire time he bore his afflictions with patience and great fortitude, shouting praises to God and victory through the grave. He died shouting the Hallelujas, saying all was well with him and he was glad to go. He leaves a wife, eight children, forty grandchildren, and one great-grandchild to mourn his departure from this life. We realize the great loss they are sustaining, for we know their loss is his gain; the young will die and the old must, so it's a debt we all must pay, and let's be prepared to meet him when the Lord calls us one by one to follow on. He was an honored member of the Masonic fraternity, and was buried with the honors of that grand, good order at Flatwoods.

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William Hargrove “Pony” Melton's memorial is located at: Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, Sarasota County, USA.
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William Hargrove “Pony” Melton death on 2 Sep 1907 in Benton County, Tennessee, USA
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Latitude: 27.2469997
Longitude: -82.3818436

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Mary Anne Melton Melton

(1848 - 1923)

Siblings

Elizabeth “Lizzie” Melton Melton

(1842 - 1927)

Sarah Melton Pafford

(1848 - 1940)

Pridgen Melton

(1853 - 1932)

Children

James Matthew “Bunk” Melton

(1861 - 1899)

Rachel M. Melton Farmer

(1886 - 1967)

Joseph Grover Cleveland Melton

(1889 - 1970)

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