| Children |
| | 1. William Melling, b. 1836, Lathom  |
| | 2. Ellen Melling, b. 1838, Lathom , d. 1876, Lathom (Age 38 years) |
| | 3. Margery Melling, b. 1841, Lathom  |
| | 4. Elizabeth Melling, b. 1843, Lathom , d. Bef 1851 (Age < 7 years) |
| | 5. Ralph Melling, b. 1846, Lathom  |
| | 6. John Melling, b. 1848, Lathom , d. 30 Dec 1882, Lathom (Age 34 years) |
| | 7. Elizabeth Melling, b. 10 May 1851, Lathom  |
| | 8. Mary Melling, b. 1853, Lathom , d. 1936, Crabtree Lane, Burscough (Age 83 years) |
| | 9. Margaret Melling, b. 1856, Newburgh  |
| | 10. Martha Melling, b. 1860, Newburgh  |
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