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William Melland 1635-1708

William Melland
Born: 1635
Died: 1708
Father
William Melland died 1674
Mother
Elizabeth (surname unknown)
Siblings
John Melland 1629-1645
Maria Melland 1632-
Francis Melland 1640-1696
Elizabeth Melland 1640-
Spouse
Rebecca (surname unknown)
Children
Sarah Melland 1671-
William Melland 1675-1725
John Melland 1682-1698

William Melland was born in 1635, the son of William Melland who died in 1674 and his wife Elizabeth (maiden surname unknown).

In 1682 he bought Bradbury's Land at Youlgreave in Derbyshire for £230.

In 1699 he married Rebecca (maiden surname unknown).

Their children were:

Sarah Melland. She was born on 19 December 1671. She was married to Francis Prime.

William Melland 1675-1725

John Melland. He was born on 9 July 1682. He died in 1698, and was buried on 12 February 1698 at Youlgreave.


The information on this page was kindly supplied by Alison Melland Davis, from her extensive and scholarly research into the family.