William Melton and Sarah (Wilson) Melton
Surnames in bio: MELTON-WILSON
WILLIAM MELTON
William Melton is one of the prominent and rep-
presentative farmers of this county. He was born in
Warren County, Indiana, and in that county his
boyhood days were spent. He received his early
education in the common schools of his native State,
and in the year 1858 came west, locating in Henry
County, where he resided a short time with his
uncle. In the meantime he became acquainted with
Miss Sarah Wilson, the acquaintance ripened into
love, and in October 1859 he led her to the altar.
Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson were among
the earliest settlers of the county. On the 29th
of February 1836 at the home of Mr. John Wilson
Mrs. Melton, the first white child of Henry County
was born. Mrs. Melton has a most wonderful head of
hair, being at the present time, long enough to
drag upon the floor, and at one time before being
cut off, it measured seven feet and three inches.
Mrs. Melton is a woman of good address and fine
intellect. The hospitable door of the home always
stands open, and both husband and wife are always
ready to welcome the weary traveler. In their
home, love for each other and their fellowman
reigns supreme, and those simple but powerful gifts,
a kind word and a cheery smile, are ready for all.
Soon after marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Melton went to
Warren County, Indiana, where they remainedfor
twenty-five years, until hearing of Mr. Wilson's
sickness, when they returned home, staying with
him until his death.
Henry County, Iowa 1888 bio.