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Melvin Family History
Melvin Genealogy & Family TreeMelvin is a Scottish name from Midlothian, Scotland, where the family held lands. It referred to those from the village of Melville. The earliest known ancestor--Geoffrey de Malevin--was recorded in 1161. The family motto is Denique coelum which means "I shall enjoy heaven at last."
Other spellings of the name include "Melvile," "Melville," "Melwill," "Melwell," "Melwyn," and "Malwyn." Notable people with the surname include American astronaut Leland Melvin, American baseball player Bob Melvin (Detroit Tigers, San Francisco Giants, Baltimore Orioles), and American basketball player Chastity Melvin (Cleveland Rockers, Washington Mystics, Chicago Sky). The first Melvin to come to America was Elizabeth Melvin in Maryland in 1663.
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Melvin Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Daniel Melvin -- --, 1769 August 28, 1846 North Carolina
- John Melvin -- --, 1823 February 20, 1899 New York
- Benjamin Melvin -- --, 1695 September 20, 1786 Massachusetts
- James Melvin -- --, 1780 December 0, 1820 Virginia
- Nathan Melvin -- --, 1755 December 8, 1772 New Hampshire
Melvin Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Ebenezer Melvin -- --, 1752 May 16, 1825 New Hampshire
- Janet Melvin -- --, 1588 December 0, 1660 Clk
- Isaac Melvin -- --, 1830 December 0, 1871 North Carolina
- William Dabney Melvin -- --, 1865 March 8, 1946 Indiana
- William Dabney Melvin -- --, 1865 March 8, 1946 Indiana
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