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Dorcas Meaders Meadows 1778–1854 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Mar 1778

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 1854

Death Location: SC.

Father: William Meadows

Mother: Anne Moore

Spouse(s): John Vise

Children(s): Nathaniel Jr., Obadiah Vise, NANCY Parker, Frances Vise, Ruth Vice, Hosea Vise, Mary Vise, Azariah Vise, NANCY Parker

Dorcas Meaders Meadows was born in 1778 in North Carolina, the child of William Meadows And Anne Moore. In 1650, Dorcas Meaders Meadows resided in Illinois, USA. In 1750, Dorcas Meaders Meadows resided in Illinois, USA. Dorcas Meaders Meadows married John Vise, and had children including Azariah Eber Vise, Dorcas Vise, Frances Vise, Hosea Elder Vise, Mary Vise, Nancy Parker, Nathaniel Vise Jr Jr, Obadiah Vise, Ruth A Vice. Dorcas Meaders Meadows passed away in 1854 in SC..

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Biography

  • Dorcas Meaders Meadows was born in 1778 in North Carolina, the child of William Meadows And Anne Moore.
  • In 1650, Dorcas Meaders Meadows resided in Illinois, USA.
  • In 1750, Dorcas Meaders Meadows resided in Illinois, USA.
  • Dorcas Meaders Meadows married John Vise, and had children including Azariah Eber Vise, Dorcas Vise, Frances Vise, Hosea Elder Vise, Mary Vise, Nancy Parker, Nathaniel Vise Jr Jr, Obadiah Vise, Ruth A Vice.
  • Dorcas Meaders Meadows passed away in 1854 in SC..

Immediate Family

Parents

William Meadows
1763–1822
Birth Location: Bristol, Washington or Orange County, Virginia
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Anne Moore
1764–1814
Birth Location: Curles Plantation, Chesterfield, Conjurers Neck, Henrico, Colony of Virginia
AM

Spouses(s)

John Vise
1773–1854
Birth Location: Spartanburg Co., South Carolina
JV

Children(s)

Nathaniel Jr.
1819–1879
Birth Location: Spartanburg County SC
NJ
Obadiah Vise
1802–1839
Birth Location: Spartanburg County SC
OV
NANCY Parker
1805–1871
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
NP
Frances Vise
1808–1840
Birth Location: Spartanburg County SC
FV
Ruth Vice
1809–1879
Birth Location: Spartanburg County, SC
RV
Hosea Vise
1811–1897
Birth Location: Spartanburg County SC
HV
Mary Vise
1814–1886
Birth Location: Spartanburg County, SC
MV
Azariah Vise
1800–1854
Birth Location: Spartanburg County SC
AV
NANCY Parker
1805–1871
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
NP

Dorcas Meadows's Ancestors

Self
Dorcas Meadows
1778–1854
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
William Meadows
1763–1822
Bristol, Washington or Orange County, Virginia
Anne Moore
1764–1814
Curles Plantation, Chesterfield, Conjurers Neck, Henrico, Colony of Virginia
Grandparents
Daniel Meadows
1691–1755
Bristol Parish, Prince George, Virginia
Jane (Ann) Woodlief
1700–1741
Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, United States
Hugh Moore
1711–1760
Antrim, Ulster, Ireland
Martha Wall
1723–1799
Brunswick, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Meadows
1658–1757
Elizabeth White
1659–1694
Henry Woodlief
1652–1719
Sarah Pollard
1690–1718
Patrick Moore
1681–1752
Anna
1687–1750
John Wall
1692–1758
Rebecca Browne
1690–1758
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Jr.
1636–1663
Sarah Hoskins
1637–1662
Richard White
1633–1690
Addra
1637–1700
Captain Woodlief
1614–1676
Mary Taintor
1658–1686
Andrew Moore
1675–1749
Isabella Baxter
1665–1760
Joseph Wall
1646–1727
Susan Potter
1680–
Capt. Browne
1671–1746
Jane Meriwether
1675–1747

Dorcas Meadows's Descendants

1.
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Dorcas (Meaders) Meadows (31 Mar 1778–1854) m. John Vise (29 Aug 1773–22 Jul 1854)
  1. 1. Nathaniel (Vise Jr.) Jr. 1819–1879 m. Kesiah (Savilla) Gwinn 1821–1879
    1. 1. Hosea Vice 1840–1909 m. Amanda 1853–1899
      1. 1. H (S) Vise 1869–1956 m. Addie Vise 1878–1924
        1. 1. Jesse (B) Vise 1905–1984 m. Elizabeth (J) Brown 1905–2003
        2. 2. Jessie Vise 1906–
        3. 3. Sidney (Dewey) Vise 1899–1939 m. Eleanor Irenus 1896–1983
        4. 4. Delia Vise 1897–
      2. 2. Minnie (A.) Vise 1874–1887
      3. 3. Iva (Delle) Vise 1877–1941
      4. 4. Ida (May) Vise 1872–1884
      5. 5. Feridon (Augustine) Vise 1867–1952 m. Jane (Asalee Rife) (Vise) 1875–1949
        1. 1. John (Edwin Vise) Sr. 1919–1991
        2. 2. Eunice (Rife Vise) (Potter) 1896–1920
        3. 3. Emily (Paradine Vise (Whittington)) (Lorenz) 1904–1991
        4. 4. Thomas ((Tom) Sidney) Vise 1908–1975
        5. 5. Harry (Harve) Vise 1913–1995
        6. 6. Jennie (Lydia Vise (Jackson)) (Kriewitz) 1906–1983
        7. 7. Anna (Mae Vise) (Hammons) 1910–1997
        8. 8. Feridon (Addison) Vise 1902–1910
        9. 9. Willis (Aubert) Vise 1898–1898
        10. 10. Hosea (Henry) Vise 1897–1897
    2. 2. James (Eber) Vise 1831–1914 m. Sallie E 1845–
      1. 1. Alice (M) Vise 1866–
      2. 2. Coan (R) Vise 1881–
      3. 3. Marion (S) Vise 1884–
    3. 3. Nathaniel (G) Vise 1858–
    4. 4. Margaret (Marquess D) Vise 1852–
    5. 5. Genneta (Armetta (Nettie)) Vise 1844–1922
    6. 6. John (A) Vice 1849–1905
  2. 2. Obadiah Vise 1802–1839
  3. 3. NANCY Parker 1805–1871 m. William (R.) Coulter 1795–1863
    1. 1. Sarah (A.) Coulter 1824–1880
    2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Coulter 1823–1904
    3. 3. William (R) Coulter 1838–1876
    4. 4. John (A.) Coulter 1846–1886
    5. 5. Nancy Coulter 1829–1902
    6. 6. Elizabeth Coulter 1830–1912
    7. 7. Martha Coulter 1832–
    8. 8. Susan Colter 1838–
  4. 4. Frances Vise 1808–1840
  5. 5. Ruth (A) Vice 1809–1879 m. Newman Edwards 1801–1863
    1. 1. Wade (Hampton) Edwards 1848–1941 m. Martha (Jane) Bobo 1847–1919
      1. 1. Lewis (William) Edwards 1874–1945
        1. 1. Clayborn (Hampton) Edwards 1900–1973
      2. 2. Fannie (Ruth) Edwards 1885–1912
      3. 3. Agar (E) Edwards 1888–1889
      4. 4. Elgavie (E) Edwards 1880–1936
      5. 5. Mattie Webb 1884–
      6. 6. Robert (Wade) Edwards 1878–1968
      7. 7. Martha (Jane) Edwards 1883–1977
      8. 8. Fannie (Ruth Edwards,) HANDLEY 1885–1946
      9. 9. Thomas (Austus Newman) Edwards 1869–1900
      10. 10. Nettie (Caroline) Edwards 1872–1974
      11. 11. Bertie (Estelle) Edwards 1876–1954
    2. 2. Marcifs Edwards 1839–
    3. 3. Cassainda Edwards 1848–
    4. 4. Julia Edwards 1831–
    5. 5. May Edwards 1844–
    6. 6. Lois (Conzady) Edwards 1845–1931
    7. 7. Hosea Edwards 1831–1862
    8. 8. Enoch Edwards 1829–1913
    9. 9. Lula (Ann) Edwards 1833–
    10. 10. Sarah (Jane) Edwards 1834–1869
    11. 11. Dorcas Edwards 1836–
    12. 12. Nancy Edwards 1838–
    13. 13. Narcissa Edwards 1839–1879
    14. 14. Mary (Washington) Edwards 1841–
    15. 15. William (Pinckney) Edwards 1843–
    16. 16. Francis (Marion) Edwards 1851–
    17. 17. Dr (Albert Gamarial 'Doc' Edwards Youngest of 15) siblings-Farmer" 1852–1896
  6. 6. Hosea (Elder) Vise 1811–1897 m. Elizabeth (Lettie) Moore 1814–1886 m. Lydia (Dry) Harrison 1824–1908
    1. 1. Carey Vise 1832–1860
    2. 2. Eliphas (H) Vise 1835–1888
      1. 1. Harvey (C) Vise 1856–1925 m. Sarilda Plaster 1855–1886
        1. 1. Hosea (August Vise) MD 1881–1935 m. Grace Mitchell 1880–1971
    3. 3. Septiomias (A) Vice 1834–
  7. 7. Mary Vise 1814–1886 m. Capt (Andrew J.) Pettit 1811–1876
    1. 1. Benjamin (Franklin) Pettit 1839–1877 m. Permelia (A) Petett 1836–1926
      1. 1. Brooks Pettitt 1857–1929
        1. 1. Andrew (Harlan) Pettit 1897–1975 m. Ruth Pettit 1898–
      2. 2. Lewis (Earl) Pettit 1859–1946
      3. 3. Clarence (Yancy) Pettit 1860–1917
      4. 4. Lenora (L) Pettit 1866–1890
      5. 5. Mary Pettit 1868–
      6. 6. Nathan (H) Pettit 1870–1936
      7. 7. Benjamin (Franklin Pettit) Jr 1874–
    2. 2. Nathan (Harlan) Pettit 1842–1926
    3. 3. Rilian Pettit 1842–1859
  8. 8. Azariah (Eber) Vise 1800–1854 m. Jane Poole 1791–1856
    1. 1. John (Simpson) Vise 1822–1880 m. Eliza ((Esther) M.) Vise 1820–1880 m. Elizabeth (Malissa) Mason 1840–
      1. 1. Rrillus (Beauregard (R.B.)) Vise 1861–1938 m. Julia (Ann) Smith 1866–1928
        1. 1. William (Otto) Vise 1887–1963 m. Hester (Rdona) Bennett 1889–1982
        2. 2. Vernis (Bernine) Vise 1906–1966
        3. 3. Eugene (Monroe) Vise 1889–1919
        4. 4. Burley (Lafayette) Vise 1892–1971
        5. 5. Carra (Dean) Vise 1900–
        6. 6. Gladys (Lee) Vise 1903–
        7. 7. Jewell (Bea) Vise 1914–1965
      2. 2. Carey (N. (Melfus)) Vise 1846–1911
      3. 3. Minos (Sebron) Vise 1848–1915
      4. 4. Francis (Leon Reid) Vise 1854–1917
      5. 5. Jane (Alender) Vise 1856–
      6. 6. Sarah (Lewellen) Vise 1859–
      7. 7. John (Earl Bomer (Wheece)) Vise 1857–
      8. 8. Arrilus (Beauregard "R.B.") Vise 1861–1938
    2. 2. Thomas (M.) Vise 1826–1854
    3. 3. Harriet (A.) Vise 1824–
    4. 4. William (Pinckney) Vise 1820–
    5. 5. Jane (Alender) Vise 1829–1906
    6. 6. Caroline Vise 1829–1906
    7. 7. Joseph Vise 1833–
    8. 8. Frances Vise 1808–1860
  9. 9. NANCY Parker 1805–1871
    1. 1. Mary (C.) Brannon 1832–1911 m. John (W Poole) CSA 1822–1900
      1. 1. Emily (Jane) Poole 1854–1925 m. James (Henry 'Bud') Castleberry 1851–1921
        1. 1. Leila (Elizabeth) Castleberry 1877–1940 m. Joseph (Wiley) Westbrooks 1873–1964

Dorcas Meadows's Timeline

9 Records

1650
1650-1927
Dorcas Meaders Meadows resided here in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1750
1750-1887
Dorcas Meaders Meadows resided here in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1778
31 Mar 1778
Birth of Dorcas Meaders Meadows in Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
1778
31 Mar 1778
Birth of Dorcas Meaders Meadows in NC.
NC.
1778
31 Mar 1778
Birth of Dorcas Meaders Meadows in North Carolina
North Carolina
1854
30 Jul 1854
Age 76
Death of Dorcas Meaders Meadows in Spartanburg County SC
Spartanburg County SC
1854
29 Aug 1854
Age 76
Death of Dorcas Meaders Meadows in SC.
SC.
1854
29 Aug 1854
Age 76
Death of Dorcas Meaders Meadows in South Carolina
South Carolina
1854
1854
Age 76
Burial of Dorcas Meaders Meadows in SC.
SC.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1778
    Event Place: Spartanburg, Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1778
    Event Place: NC.
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1778
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1650-1927
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source: History of Illinois and her people

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1750-1887
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source: History of Gallatin, Saline, Hamilton, Franklin, and Williamson Counties, Illinois : from the earliest time to the present, tog

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Jul 1854
    Event Place: Spartanburg County SC
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1854
    Event Place: SC.
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1854
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1854
    Event Place: SC.
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
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