Melba Elizabeth (Hildreth) Nichols (1931 - 2009)

Born 3 Feb 1931 in Alabama, United States

Ancestors

Died 15 Mar 2009 at age 78 in United States

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Biography

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Melba Elizabeth Hildreth was born on 03 February 1931 in Alabama, United States.^[1] She was the daughter of Melvin Burl Hildreth (1901-1993) and Coley (Browder) Hildreth (1909-1968). She was enumerated in the household of her parents on the 1940 United States Census.^[2]

Melba (Hildreth) Nichols passed away on 15 March 2009. She was 78 years old.^[3] Her last place of residence was Jefferson County, Alabama. ^[1] She was buried in Forest Grove Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Jefferson County, Alabama.^[4]

Research Notes

She was married at least twice and was the mother of children. Until it is ascertained whether or not they are still living, they will not be discussed in this profile.

Gilchrist-1197 14:14, 30 August 2020 (UTC)

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JGRQ-CP8 : 23 August 2020), Melba H Nichols, 15 Mar 2009; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 43; Digital film/folder number: 005454710; Image number: 698; Sheet number: 5; Sheet letter: B
   FamilySearch Record: V1LP-531 (accessed 9 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9MR-1W5B
   Melba Hildreth (9), single daughter, in household of Melvin Hiedreth (38) in Election Precinct 16 Centerville, Conecuh, Alabama, United States. Born in Alabama.

   Name	Relation	Sex	Status	Age	Birth Place	Occupation
   Melvin Hildreth	Head	Male	Married	38	Alabama	Farming - Farm
   Cola Hildreth	Wife	Female	Married	26	Alabama
   Jeanette Hildreth	Daughter	Female	Single	15	Alabama	New Worker
   Coleen Hildreth	Daughter	Female	Single	12	Alabama
   Melba Hildreth	Daughter	Female	Single	9	Alabama
   Louise Hildreth	Daughter	Female	Single	7	Alabama

3. ↑ Birmingham News (Alabama) 17 March 2009, obit for NICHOLS, MELBA HILDRETH, GenealogyBank.com (https://www.genealogybank.com/doc/obituaries/obit/1270443BE65917C8-1270443BE65917C8 : accessed 30 August 2020)
4. ↑ Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #213136864 (accessed 9 March 2024)
   Memorial page for Melba Hildreth Nichols (3 Feb 1931-15 Mar 2009), citing Forest Grove Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by Nifty (contributor 48985612).

See also:

• "United States 1950 Census"
  citing Page: 76; Line: 17; Digital film/folder number: 108812164; Image number: 24
  FamilySearch Record: 6F7L-YJF9 (accessed 9 March 2024)
  FamilySearch Image: 3QHK-SQH7-Y9W1-4
  Melba E Hildreth (19), single lodger, Stenographer, in household of Kathleen Alexander (21) in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, United States. Born in Ala.