Melvill Herd (?–1885)
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- Died
- 1885
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When did Melvill Herd die? 1885.
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Melvill Herd (?–1885) died in 1885. A cemetery record documents Melvill's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Melvill's life.

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When did Melvill Herd die?
Melvill Herd died in 1885.
Where is Melvill Herd buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Melvill's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Melvill Herd died?
In 1885, the U.S. presidents were Chester A. Arthur and Grover Cleveland.
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