Charles Melrose

Biographical Information
Unconfirmed family legend: Charles was found as an infant in the ruins of Melrose Abbey near Edinburgh, Scotland by Thomas Boston, who named him Charles Melrose.

Moved to Saratoga County, New York in the 1820's, then married Isabel Bunyon and moved to Michigan. Isabel died four years after their marriage. Moved to Indiana in 1840, then to Perry, Iowa. Married Hester Price in 1871 in Wells County, Indiana.

Described as generous and philanthropic.

Elder in the Presbyterian Church Littleton, Iowa.