Re: James & Elizabeth Meloy, Benton, WI
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James & Elizabeth Meloy, Benton, WI
Tim Cadden 1/19/01
Hi Tim,
James V. Meloy, oldest son of Francis Meloy and Susan Diver, was born around 1848/49 in Benton, Wisconsin.He is listed with his family in the 1850 & 1860 Benton, WI censuses.He married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Cadden between 1870 & 1875.They had 7 children (4 girls, 3 boys).James died on 2 Jan 1891 and is buried at St. Patrick's Cemetary along with his wife, Elizabeth.
Lizzie was born around 1858 in Missouri.In 1900 & 1910 censuses, she was living with her children in Benton, WI.In 1910, Lizzie's father, John Cadden, was listed as the head of the household.Lizzie died on 1 Oct 1917.
James V. Meloy was my first cousin 3 times removed.
Feel free to e-mail me directly for more details.Sharon