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Male William Melton Elkins Click to view William Melton Elkins in the family tree

William Melton was born on May 4th, 1814.1   William Melton's father was Abel Elkins and his mother was Polly Skaggs.  His maternal grandparents were William Skaggs and Mary Simpson. He had two brothers and six sisters, named James, Abel, Rachel, Nancy, Betty, Polly, Diadema and Melvina.  He was the fourth oldest of the nine children.  He died at the age of 84 on November 24th, 1898 in , Green County, Kentucky, USA.1 


William Melton's family with Lucyann Perlina Davis

‌William Melton and Lucyann Perlina were married in a religious ceremony on May 4th, 1836 in , Hart, Kentucky, USA.2 

1 "A Tribute to William Elkin"  taken from Mt. Moriah Book 2 pg. 197 - Contributed by Edward Benningfield, Rt.2, Box 265, Campbellsville, KY 42718
2 {familysearch.org - Pedigree Resource File}
Further sources/citations:
Skaggs - Pierce - Elkins Bible, {familysearch.org - Pedigree Resource File}

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