Where born: Caswell Co NC Where died: Lawrence Co IL Son of: Benjamin F Melton* & Nancy King Married: 2 Aug 1808 Warren Co KY Rebecca Morgan (m2: 19 Oct 1839 Lawrence Co John Higgins) Children: - William L (18 May 1820 Edwards Co IL-28 Nov 1864 Gallatin Co IL; buried Ridgeway IL; m1: Patsy Ann Hampton; m2: Mary Ann Crawford). Absolam assumed to be buried here with other family members. He was the original landowner.
* indicates buried with Absolam Melton in Melton Family Cemetery.
About Melton Family Cemetery:
Melton Family Cemeter is located southeast of Bridgeport IL. Northwest corner of 850N and 900E. Burials: 4 Location: Bridgeport, Lawrence County, Illinois
