Individual Details

Howell Dew Melvin

(28 Aug 1872 - 20 Sep 1966)

Howell as born in Davisville (now known as Davis), Yolo Co, CA. He graduated in the second class of Leland Stanford College and went on to become a rancher, then a printer in San Jose, CA and a well-known and respected businessman and community leader. He and wife Ruby B. Melvin had 3 daughters.

Events

Birth28 Aug 1872Davis, Yolo, California, United States
Marriage1908California, United States - Ruby Bonar 'Melvin'
Death20 Sep 1966San Jose, Santa Clara, California, United States
Reference No8594
BurialOak Hill Memorial Park, Santa Clara, California, United States

Families

SpouseRuby Bonar 'Melvin' (1889 - 1958)
ChildCarol Dew Melvin 'Amsden' (1910 - 2003)
ChildMarciele Bonar Melvin 'Cantu' (1912 - 1989)
ChildVirginia Bennett Melvin 'Matheson' (1914 - 2014)
FatherJoseph Melvin (1831 - 1913)
MotherJosephine Dotson Byer Dew 'Melvin' (1837 - 1923)
SiblingEugene Walker Melvin (1855 - 1930)
SiblingEliza Hortense "Ten" Melvin 'Rowland' (1858 - 1936)
SiblingElla Nancy Melvin 'Cook' (1860 - 1904)
SiblingDolly Belle Melvin (1864 - 1900)