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Elizabeth Meadows 1789–1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1789

Birth Location: Stony Fork Creek, Bedford, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1862

Death Location: Stony Fork Creek, Bedford County, Virginia, USA

Father: William Meador

Mother: Nancy Ellage

Spouse(s): James McLain

Children(s): William McLain, Creed McLain, Sarah McLain, Martha McLain, John Sr, Rhoda McLain, Pamelia McLain, McHenry McLain, Ann McLain, Mary McLain, Jesse McLain

The story of Elizabeth Meadows began in 1789 in Stony Fork Creek, Bedford, Virginia, United States. In 1850, Elizabeth Meadows resided in Southern Division, Bedford, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth Meadows married James Merritt Mclain, and had children including Ann Elizabeth Mclain, Creed Mclain, Jesse Mclain, John G Mclain Sr, Martha Mclain, Mary J Mclain, Mchenry David Mclain, Pamelia Mclain, Rhoda Mclain, Sarah Mclain, William Mclain. Elizabeth Meadows passed away in 1862 in Stony Fork Creek, Bedford County, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Elizabeth Meadows began in 1789 in Stony Fork Creek, Bedford, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1850, Elizabeth Meadows resided in Southern Division, Bedford, Virginia, USA.
  • Elizabeth Meadows married James Merritt Mclain, and had children including Ann Elizabeth Mclain, Creed Mclain, Jesse Mclain, John G Mclain Sr, Martha Mclain, Mary J Mclain, Mchenry David Mclain, Pamelia Mclain, Rhoda Mclain, Sarah Mclain, William Mclain.
  • Elizabeth Meadows passed away in 1862 in Stony Fork Creek, Bedford County, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Meador
1766–1842
Birth Location: –
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Nancy Ellage
1770–1815
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

James McLain
1774–1862
Birth Location: Bedford Co., Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

William McLain
1810–1907
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Creed McLain
1815–1854
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Sarah McLain
1815–1880
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Martha McLain
1816–1880
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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John Sr
1819–1900
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Rhoda McLain
1824–1870
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Pamelia McLain
1825–1882
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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McHenry McLain
1830–1862
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Ann McLain
1834–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Mary McLain
1835–1870
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Jesse McLain
1827–1893
Birth Location: Bedford County, Viirginia
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Elizabeth Meadows's Ancestors

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Elizabeth Meadows
1789–1862
Birth Place: Stony Fork Creek, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Parents
William Meador
1766–1842
Nancy Ellage
1770–1815
Grandparents
Jeremiah Meador
1746–1817
Caroline
1750–1843
Nancy Yates
1770–
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elizabeth Meadows's Descendants

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Elizabeth Meadows (1789–1862) m. James (Merritt) McLain (1774–1862)
  1. 1. William McLain 1810–1907
    1. 1. Alex (R) McLain 1850–1936
    2. 2. Sarah (F.) Mcclain 1845–1935
    3. 3. John (T) Mclane 1855–
    4. 4. Oliver (P) Mclane 1858–
  2. 2. Creed McLain 1815–1854
  3. 3. Sarah McLain 1815–1880 m. James Meador 1819–1879
  4. 4. Martha McLain 1816–1880
  5. 5. John (G. McLain) Sr 1819–1900 m. Sarah (Ann Parmelia) Huddleston 1833–1909
    1. 1. Joel (McHenry) McLain 1859–1914 m. Rinnie (W.) Watson 1871–1912
    2. 2. William (Garrison) McLain 1860–1935 m. Jennie (D.) Maxey 1863–
      1. 1. Hallie (E.) McLain 1896–
      2. 2. Dewey (Lee) McLain 1898–1985
      3. 3. Nicholas (Lafayette) Mclain 1904–1974 m. Lelia (Frances) Chittum 1908–1989
        1. 1. Donald (Ray McLain) Sr. 1931–2000
        2. 2. William (Thomas) McLain 1932–2006
        3. 3. Earl (Nicholas) McLain 1939–1989
      4. 4. Russell (Davis) McLain 1887–1978 m. Mamie (G.) Debo 1893–1980
      5. 5. John (B.) McLain 1891–1969
      6. 6. Sallie (B.) McLain 1894–
      7. 7. Boyd McLain 1899–
      8. 8. Una (V.) Mclain 1903–
      9. 9. Sarah (E.) McLain 1893–
      10. 10. Tommy McLain 1900–
    3. 3. Robert (Davis) McLain 1861–1932 m. Sallie (R.) Miller 1862–
    4. 4. Roberta (Lee) McLain 1866– m. James (Johnson) Hodges 1861–
      1. 1. Vera (G.) Hodges 1888–
      2. 2. Connie (C.) Hodges 1892–
      3. 3. Linnie (B.) Hodges 1895–
      4. 4. Jessie (R.) Hodges 1898–
      5. 5. Alice (C.) Hodges 1889–1971
      6. 6. John (W.) Hodges 1885–
    5. 5. Martha (Elizabeth) Hannabass 1867–1923 m. Daniel (L.) Hannabass 1860–
      1. 1. Viola (Bertha) Hannabass 1888–1975 m. John (Thomas) Craighead 1880–1957
      2. 2. Ossie (Gilbert) Hannabass 1891–1962 m. John (S.) Booth 1896–
      3. 3. John (Daniel) Hannabass 1892–1969 m. Talitha (Lee) Booth 1900–2002
      4. 4. Evvie (Bertha) Hannabass 1901–1954 m. William (Obedah) Meador 1897–1972
        1. 1. James (Carroll) Meador 1924–1999 m. Ruby (Vivian) Motley 1920–2004
        2. 2. Ollie (E.) Meador 1926–
      5. 5. Sarah (G.) Hannabass 1895–
      6. 6. Lizzie (Carter) Hannabass 1899–1987 m. Virgil (Augustine) Meador 1895–1965
        1. 1. Leslie (A.) Meador 1920–
        2. 2. Carlton (Gordon) Meador 1924–2010 m. Mary (Washington) Witt 1921–2008
        3. 3. Maryland (R.) Meador 1926–
        4. 4. Thelma (Louise) Meador 1936–1984
        5. 5. LaFayette (Lee) Meador 1921–1984 m. Lois Reynolds 1925–
    6. 6. Emma (Gilbert) Minter 1868–1947
    7. 7. John (Greenberry) McClain 1871–1947 m. Emma (S.) Minter 1873–1940
    8. 8. Sarah (Carter) McLain 1875–1920 m. Milton (Emmet) Overstreet 1876–1958
    9. 9. Samuel (Houston) McLain 1878–1951 m. Etta (L.) Hix 1878–1914
      1. 1. Robert (H.) Mclain 1909–
    10. 10. Cornelia (Francis) Motley 1855–1947
    11. 11. Gordon (Ewell) McLain 1873–1955
    12. 12. James (Edward) McLain 1852–1916
  6. 6. Rhoda McLain 1824–1870 m. David Dickerson 1812–
    1. 1. Sophia (Jane) Dickerson 1840–
    2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Dickerson 1848–
  7. 7. Pamelia McLain 1825–1882
  8. 8. McHenry (David) McLain 1830–1862 m. Sarah J. 1835–
    1. 1. Samuel (H.) Mclain 1879–1951 m. Ina (Belle) Minter 1880–1964
      1. 1. Robert (H.) McLain 1909–
      2. 2. Ruby (L.) McLain 1914–
      3. 3. Ruth (J.) Mclain 1911–
  9. 9. Ann (Elizabeth) McLain 1834–
  10. 10. Mary (J.) McLain 1835–1870
  11. 11. Jesse McLain 1827–1893 m. Mary (Ann) Boaz 1832–1899
    1. 1. Samuel (Garland) McLain 1872–1943 m. Bertie (Elizabeth) Jones 1879–1954
      1. 1. Bessie (Virginia) McLain 1909–1936
      2. 2. Henry (Drury) McLain 1915–1986
      3. 3. Helen (M.) McLain 1917–2007 m. Robert Bailey 1911–
      4. 4. Hanford (L.) Mclain 1905–
      5. 5. Myrtle (Florence) McLain 1901–1940 m. Wrenix Treadway 1900–1975
        1. 1. Mildred (E.) Treadway 1923– m. Lee Thompson 1900–
        2. 2. Raymond (R.) Treadway 1924–2004
      6. 6. Mamie (Boaz) McLain 1901–1998
      7. 7. Howard Mclain 1905–
      8. 8. Harry (James) McLain 1898–1969 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Bailey 1897–1988
        1. 1. Fred (James McLain) Sr. 1922–1999 m. Elvira (Thersa) Diodoardo 1917–1996
        2. 2. Leona (Marian) McLain 1924–1998 m. Russell (Herbert) Bailey 1919–
        3. 3. Colaine (June) McLain 1927–2003
        4. 4. Charles (Garland) McLain 1929–1996 m. Dona (Isabella) Humphreys 1931–2010
        5. 5. Hazel (Harriette) McLain 1920–1998 m. Avery (Lewis) Huffman 1916–1967 m. Andrew (A.) Oshlanger 1905–1982
        6. 6. Loraine (Frances) McLain 1927–1995 m. John (H.) Hager 1927–1995
      9. 9. Maggie (Louise) McLain 1907–2003
    2. 2. Leroy (Walker) Mclain 1856–1922 m. Deana Jane 1861–1952
      1. 1. William (K) McLain 1886–1938 m. Elise Wigginton 1891–1978
        1. 1. Eleanor (M.) Mclain 1920–
        2. 2. William (Kent) McLain 1925–1996
        3. 3. John (Otto) McLain 1931–1994
    3. 3. Madora McLain 1858– m. James Hughart 1834–
    4. 4. Amy (Florence) McLain 1860– m. Daniel (Webster) Fields 1854–
    5. 5. Sarah (E.) McLain 1865–
    6. 6. M. (V.) Mclain 1877–
    7. 7. James (Alfred) McLain 1855–1920
    8. 8. Mchenry (R.) McLain 1867–1874
    9. 9. Jesse (Greene) McLain 1861–1953 m. Mary (Margaret) Shreve 1866–1950
      1. 1. Jesse (Stuart) McLain 1906–1999 m. Evelyn (Beatrice) Thomas 1907–2003
        1. 1. 1929–2011 m. 1929–2002
        2. 2. Edward (Hughes) McLain 1934–2004 m. Phyllis (Maxine) Cottle 1934–2023
        3. 3. Baby (Girl) McLain 1928–1928
      2. 2. Baby (Boy) McLain 1887–1887
      3. 3. Hallie (Virginia) McLain 1887–1966 m. Harry (Alexander) Calhoun 1889–1943
        1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Calhoun 1916–2002 m. John (Edward Brash) Jr. 1917–2003
        2. 2. Harry (Alexander Calhoun) Jr. 1927–1927
        3. 3. Dorothy (Jean) Calhoun 1925–1990 m. Howard (Quincy Keyworth) III 1919–1956 m. Albert (Linuel Walton) Jr. 1919–1973 m. Richard (Warren) Elms 1931–2010
        4. 4. Martha (Virginia) Calhoun 1918–2012 m. Fred Huddleston 1915–1991
      4. 4. James (Russell) McLain 1889–1965 m. Myrtle (V.) Kersey 1892–1989
        1. 1. Herbert (Lee) McLain 1918–1970 m. Vonah (James) Elliott 1919–
        2. 2. Margaret McLain 1914–1984 m. Myron (R. "Rusty") Renick 1911–1999
      5. 5. Baby (Boy) McLain 1892–1893
      6. 6. Mable (Florence) McLain 1894–1973 m. Vernon Ferguson 1894–1988
        1. 1. James (Russell Ferguson) Sr. 1923–2001 m. Doris (Lee) McManus 1923–1992
        2. 2. Mary (Isabelle) Ferguson 1915–1990 m. Horace (K.) Austin 1904–1971
        3. 3. Robert (Vernon) Ferguson 1931–1934
      7. 7. Hessie (Estelline) McLain 1896–1975
      8. 8. Nona (Joyce) McLain 1898–1940 m. Edward (C) Gainer 1897–
      9. 9. Ruth (Helen) McLain 1899–1984 m. Curtis (Haywood) Duke 1899–1981
        1. 1. Betty (Ann) Duke 1926–2005
      10. 10. Gola (Myrtle) McLain 1902–1984 m. Robey (G) Smith 1900–1976
        1. 1. Mack (Harlan) Smith 1929–2012 m. Virginia (Lee) Cody 1937–1999 m. Ruth (Kathleen) Nester 1934–2012
        2. 2. Gerald (Steven) Smith 1941–2000
        3. 3. Barbara (Gail) Smith 1937–2013
      11. 11. Gladys (Brown) McLain 1904–1984 m. Bernard (A.) Blake 1902– m. Floyd (Eugene) Cornell 1892–1977
        1. 1. Nona (Jane) Blake 1929–2009
        2. 2. Patricia (Faye) Blake 1927–2016 m. Charles (J.) Montgomery 1924–2007
        3. 3. Peggy Blake 1925–
      12. 12. Glenna (Bailey) McLain 1904–2002 m. 1901–1958
        1. 1. Louis (Elwood) Godby 1928–2014 m. Audrey Sosebee 1939–2008
        2. 2. Sharon (Lee) Godby 1931–2022 m. William (Franklin "Bill" Spangler) Jr. 1924–1996

Elizabeth Meadows's Timeline

4 Records

1789
1789
Birth of Elizabeth Meadows in Stony Fork Creek, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Stony Fork Creek, Bedford, Virginia, United States
1850
1850
Age 61
Elizabeth Meadows resided here in Southern Division, Bedford, Virginia, USA
Southern Division, Bedford, Virginia, USA
1862
1862
Age 73
Death of Elizabeth Meadows in Stony Fork Creek, Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Stony Fork Creek, Bedford County, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 81
Elizabeth Meadows resided here in Chamblissburg, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Chamblissburg, Bedford, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1789
    Event Place: Stony Fork Creek, Bedford, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Chamblissburg, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: M593_1635; Page: 62B; Image: 128; Family History Library Film: 553134
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern Division, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: M432_935; Page: 260A; Image: 518

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Southern Division, Bedford, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern Division, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: M432_935; Page: 260A; Image: 518

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Chamblissburg, Bedford, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Chamblissburg, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: M593_1635; Page: 62B; Image: 128; Family History Library Film: 553134

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Liberty, Bedford, Virginia
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Chamblissburg, Bedford, Virginia; Roll: M593_1635; Page: 62B; Image: 128; Family History Library Film: 553134

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1862
    Event Place: Stony Fork Creek, Bedford County, Virginia, USA
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