Melvin Snow

c. 1873–1933. barnwell, south carolina

Melvin Snow was born approximately in 1873 in Athens, South Carolina, to S.G. Snow and Dafney Grayson. A member of the established Snow family in Williamsburg County, he worked as a man servant and was married to Ludie Snow. Melvin passed away in November 1933 at the age of 60.

  • Father: S.G. Snow

    Mother: Dafney (Alice) Grayson

    Spouse: Ludie Snow

  • Full Name: Melvin Snow

    Sex: Male

    Color or Race: Negro

    Marital Status: Married

    Date of Birth: c. 1873

    Age: 60 years

    Occupation: Man Servant

    Birthplace: Athens, S.C.

    Place of Death: Mingo, Williamsburg Co., S.C.

    Date of Death: November 1933

    Cause of Death: Tuberculosis (no doctor recently)

    Father: S.G. Snow

    Mother's Maiden Name: Dafney (Alice) Grayson

    Spouse: Ludie Snow

    Informant: Melin Snow (likely Melvin, Jr.)

    Place of Burial: Belin’s Church / Jacks Creek

    Date Filed: November 2, 1933

  • The death record identifies the cause of his passing as tuberculosis, a highly infectious and devastating disease in the early 20th century. The notation of "no doctor recently" highlights a common reality of that era: many people suffered through the long, grueling stages of this illness at home without access to specialized medical care or sanitariums.

    TB was a slow and exhausting condition that put an immense burden on family members, who often served as the primary caregivers for their sick loved ones while also managing the risk of infection within the household.

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