James Patterson Meriwether 1804–1882
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Meriwether in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of James Patterson Meriwether began in 1804 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States. In 1850, James Patterson Meriwether resided in Georgetown, Floyd, Indiana, USA. James Patterson Meriwether married mary eversole, and had children including george washington meriwether, james meriwether, john meriwether, joseph meriwether, mary meriwether, sarah ann meriwether. James Patterson Meriwether passed away in 1882 in Floyds Knobs, Floyd, Indiana, United States.
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1Census 1850 United States Federal Census
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Meriwether
This ancestor line traces from Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United States (1774) to Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky (1804) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Meriwether (1804–1882) was born in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, United States and died in Floyds Knobs, Floyd, Indiana, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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James Meriwether's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record