Henry Rufus Meadors 1866–1905
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Henry Meadors in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Henry Meadors 1866–1905
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1866, Henry Rufus Meadors entered the world in Tennessee, born to james m meadors meadows and clementine meadors. In 1870, Henry Rufus Meadors resided in Nashville Ward 7, Davidson, Tennessee, United Stat. In 1880, Henry Rufus Meadors resided in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States. Henry Rufus Meadors passed away in 1905 in Nashville, Davidson.
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1Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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3Death Records Tennessee, City Death Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Meadors
This ancestor line traces from Virginia (1775) to Tennessee (1866) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Henry Meadors (1866–1905) was born in Tennessee and died in Nashville, Davidson. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Related Records
Henry Meadors's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record