Melvin
Pink
Aiken
Born in North Carolina, United States
Son of James P Aiken
and Mary M (Smith) Parton
Brother of
Jennie Aiken [half], James Willis Aiken, Jessie E (Aiken) Lucas, George Labe Harry Aiken, Loretta Mary (Aiken) Mabley, John Frank Aiken and Marjorie (Aiken) Kirklen
Husband of
Ruth Mabel Bradley
— married
10 Jun 1936 in Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States
[children unknown]
Died
at age 100
in Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 16 Feb 2019
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Biography
Melvin Aiken is a part of US Black heritage.
Melvin Aiken was born in North Carolina
Melvin Aiken, son of Jim Aiken and Mary Smith, was born in 1909.
In the 1910 census Melvin (age 1) was the son of Mary M Aiken in Brevard, Transylvania, North Carolina, United States.[1]
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Mary M Aiken | F | 35 | Widowed | Head | Merchant | North Carolina |
| William Aiken | M | 18 | Single | Son | North Carolina | |
| Jessie E Aiken | F | 16 | Single | Daughter | North Carolina | |
| Loretta Aiken | F | 13 | Single | Daughter | North Carolina | |
| Labe Aiken | M | 14 | Single | Son | North Carolina | |
| Frank Aiken | M | 9 | Single | Son | North Carolina | |
| Mary Aiken | F | 3 | Daughter | North Carolina | ||
| Melvin Aiken | M | 1 | Single | Son | North Carolina | |
| Alfred T Bowen | M | 43 | Married | Lodger | Propretor | South Carolina |
| Lula M Bowen | F | 37 | Married | Lodger | Laundry Woman | North Carolina |
| Daniel H Bowen | M | 23 | Married | Lodger | Waiter | North Carolina |
| Freddie G Bowen | F | 25 | Married | Lodger | Ohio | |
| James H Bowen | M | 2 | Lodger | North Carolina | ||
| Ruby M Bowen | F | 0 | Lodger | North Carolina |
In the 1930 census Melvin (age 21), Chauffeur, was the single stepson (step son) of George W Parton at 6508 Cedar Avenue, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States.[2]
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| George W Parton | M | 44 | Married | Head | Waiter | Tennessee |
| Mary Parton | F | 49 | Married | Wife | North Carolina | |
| George Parton | M | 17 | Single | Son | North Carolina | |
| Edward Parton | M | 11 | Single | Son | District of Columbia | |
| Melvin A Aiken | M | 21 | Single | Stepson (step son) | Chauffeur | North Carolina |
In 1936, he married Ruth Mabel Bradley in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.[3] [4]
In the 1940 census Melvin (age 30), Car Driver, was the married head of household in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.[5]
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Melvin Arken | M | 30 | Married | Head | Car Driver | North Carolina |
| Ruth Arken | F | 27 | Married | Wife | Servant Houseworker | South Carolina |
| John Bradley | M | 22 | Single | Brother-in-law | Porter | South Carolina |
| Kelen Kingsley | M | 22 | Single | Parent | South Carolina |
Melvin Pink Aiken was in a military draft record on 16 October 1940 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.[6]
In the 1950 census Melvin (age 38), Owner, was the married head of household in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States.[7]
| Name | Sex | Age | Status | Relation | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Melvin Aiken | M | 38 | Married | Head | Owner | North Carolina |
| Ruth Aiken | F | 37 | Married | Wife | South Carolina | |
| William Bradley | M | 35 | Married | Brother-in-law | Stock Man | South Carolina |
| Geroldine Bradley | F | 20 | Married | Sister-in-law | Packer | Ohio |
| Allan Bradley | M | 2 | Never married | Nephew | Ohio | |
| William Jones | M | 32 | Never married | Cousin | Porter | South Carolina |
Melvin died in 2009 in Ohio,[8] and is buried at the Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.[9]
Sources
- ↑
1910 Census:
"1910 United States Federal Census"
"United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ML9X-HNG : accessed 16 February 2019), Mary M Aiken, Brevard, Transylvania, North Carolina, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 156, sheet 7A, family 147, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1134; FHL microfilm 1,375,14
Melvin Aiken (1), single son, in household of Mary M Aiken (35) in Brevard, Transylvania, North Carolina, USA. Born in North Carolina. - ↑
1930 Census:
"1930 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1930; Census Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0341; FHL microfilm: 2341508
1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
citing enumeration district (ED) ED 341, sheet 1A, line 5, family 1, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1774; FHL microfilm 2,341,508.
FamilySearch Record: X43J-PQR (accessed 13 February 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RZ7-SQB Image number 00037
Melvin A Aiken (21), single stepson, in household of George W Parton (44) in Cleveland (Districts 251-500), Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States. Born in North Carolina.
Melvin A Aiken (21), single stepson (step son), Chauffeur, in household of George W Parton (44) at 6508 Cedar Avenue, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA. Born in North Carolina. - ↑ "Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993"
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61378 #4001527 (accessed 12 January 2022)
Melvin P Aiken (23) marriage to Ruth Mabel Bradley on 10 Jun 1936 in Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA. - ↑ "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QKNY-XW8R : 24 September 2021), Melvin P Aiken and Ruth Mabel Bradley, 1936.
- ↑
1940 Census:
"1940 United States Federal Census"
Year: 1940; Census Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03222; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 92-484
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2442 #30649765 (accessed 2 April 2023)
Melvin Arken (30), married, Car Driver, head of household in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio. Born in North Carolina. - ↑
Military:
"U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For Ohio, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 9
"United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KW52-R9B : 10 January 2021), Melvin Aikin, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 92-484, sheet 12A, line 2, family 234, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 3222.
Name: Melvin Pink Aiken; Race: Negro (Black); Age: 30; Birth Date: 13 Nov; Birth Place: Brevard NC, NC; Residence Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940; Registration Place: Cleveland, Ohio; Employer: Union Prospect Garage; Height: 5-9; Weight: 148; Complexion: Light Brown; Hair Color: Brown; Eye Color: Brown; Next of Kin: Mrs Ruth Aiken;
Household Members (Name):
Melvin Pink Aiken. - ↑
1950 Census:
"1950 United States Federal Census"
United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio; Roll: 3391; Sheet Number: 75; Enumeration District: 92-929
1950 Census: "United States 1950 Census"
citing Page: 75; Line: 10;
FamilySearch Record: 6XBH-HX4H (accessed 13 February 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-GQHW-W2PK
Melvin Aiken (38), married, Owner, head of household in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States. Born in North Carolina.
Melvin Aiken (38), married, Owner, head of household in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA. Born in North Carolina. - ↑ "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J5GM-75S : 12 January 2021), Melvin Aiken, 30 Apr 2009; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
- ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #66648821 page for Melvin P Aiken (unknown–30 Apr 2009), citing Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA; accessed 12 January 2022; Maintained by W.K.K. CROWN ESTATE (contributor 49326523).
- Death: "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014"
Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
Ancestry Record 3693 #84934941 (accessed 2 April 2023)
Melvin Aiken death 30 Apr 2009 (born 13 Nov 1908) residing at 44112, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio.
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