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Alfred James Meeks 1922–1990 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Nov 1922

Birth Location: Tracy City, Grundy, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 21 Aug 1990

Death Location: Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: William Meeks

Mother: Barbara Braden

Spouse(s): Agnes Coppinger

Children(s): William Meeks, Alfred Jr

In 1922, Alfred James Meeks entered the world in Tracy City, Grundy, Tennessee, USA, born to William Taylor Meeks And Barbara Belle Braden. In 1930, Alfred James Meeks resided in District 4, Grundy, Tennessee, USA. In 1935, Alfred James Meeks resided in Rural, Grundy, Tennessee. Alfred James Meeks married Agnes Lillian Coppinger, and had children including Alfred James Meeks Jr, David Lee Meeks, Eva Meeks, William Ray Meeks. Alfred James Meeks passed away in 1990 in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1922, Alfred James Meeks entered the world in Tracy City, Grundy, Tennessee, USA, born to William Taylor Meeks And Barbara Belle Braden.
  • In 1930, Alfred James Meeks resided in District 4, Grundy, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1935, Alfred James Meeks resided in Rural, Grundy, Tennessee.
  • Alfred James Meeks married Agnes Lillian Coppinger, and had children including Alfred James Meeks Jr, David Lee Meeks, Eva Meeks, William Ray Meeks.
  • Alfred James Meeks passed away in 1990 in Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alfred Meeks's Ancestors

Self
Alfred Meeks
1922–1990
Birth Place: Tracy City, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
Parents
William Taylor Meeks
1872–1948
Tracy City, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
Barbara (Belle) Braden
1892–1971
Marion County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Francis (Merrill) Meeks
1847–1937
Grundy County, Tennessee, USA
Nancy Layne
1850–1912
Grundy County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Merrill Meeks
1828–
John Layne
1803–1900
Esther Kilgore
1808–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Meeks
1804–1867
Tabitha More
1811–
John Sr
1768–1840
Barbara Devault
1770–1860
Stephen Kilgore
1767–1841
Rebecca Salyer
1770–1860

Alfred Meeks's Descendants

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Alfred (James) Meeks (26 Nov 1922–21 Aug 1990) m. Agnes (Lillian) Coppinger (18 Jun 1921–20 Mar 1987)
  1. 1. William (Ray) Meeks 1944–2019
  2. 2. Alfred (James Meeks) Jr 1942–2024

Alfred Meeks's Timeline

7 Records

1922
26 Nov 1922
Birth of Alfred James Meeks in Tracy City, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
Tracy City, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 8
Alfred James Meeks resided here in District 4, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
District 4, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 13
Alfred James Meeks resided here in Rural, Grundy, Tennessee
Rural, Grundy, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 18
Alfred James Meeks resided here in Civil District 4, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 4, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
1942
1942
Age 20
Alfred James Meeks resided here in Tracy City, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
Tracy City, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
1950
1950
Age 28
Alfred James Meeks resided here in Grundy, Tennessee, USA
Grundy, Tennessee, USA
1990
21 Aug 1990
Age 68
Death of Alfred James Meeks in Tracy City, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
Tracy City, Grundy, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Nov 1922
    Event Place: Tracy City, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, State Marriages
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [3] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 199
    [4] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03897; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 31-7
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Grundy, Tennessee; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2341984
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: 4247; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 31-12

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 4, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Grundy, Tennessee; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2341984

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Grundy, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03897; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 31-7

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03897; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 31-7

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Tracy City, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 199

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: 4247; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 31-12

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tracy City, TN
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: U.S. Marine Corps Muster Rolls

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1990
    Event Place: Tracy City, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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