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Harvey Edward Meeks 1886–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Oct 1886

Birth Location: Grundy County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 12 Apr 1938

Death Location: Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA

Father: Francis Meeks

Mother: Nancy Layne

Spouse(s): Estelle Kilgore, Bertha Vaughn

Children(s): Houston Meeks, Myrtle Meeks, Edward Meeks

In 1886, Harvey Edward Meeks entered the world in Grundy County, Tennessee, USA, born to Francis Merrill Meeks And Nancy Layne. In 1900, Harvey Edward Meeks resided in Civil District 7, Grundy, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, Harvey Edward Meeks resided in Civil District 2, Grundy, Tennessee, USA. Harvey Edward Meeks married Bertha Mae Vaughn, Estelle Kilgore, and had children including Edward Meeks, Houston Meeks, Myrtle Meeks. Harvey Edward Meeks passed away in 1938 in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Harvey Edward Meeks entered the world in Grundy County, Tennessee, USA, born to Francis Merrill Meeks And Nancy Layne.
  • In 1900, Harvey Edward Meeks resided in Civil District 7, Grundy, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, Harvey Edward Meeks resided in Civil District 2, Grundy, Tennessee, USA.
  • Harvey Edward Meeks married Bertha Mae Vaughn, Estelle Kilgore, and had children including Edward Meeks, Houston Meeks, Myrtle Meeks.
  • Harvey Edward Meeks passed away in 1938 in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Harvey Meeks's Ancestors

Self
Harvey Meeks
1886–1938
Birth Place: Grundy County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Francis Merrill Meeks
1847–1937
Grundy County, Tennessee, USA
Nancy Layne
1850–1912
Grundy County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Merrill Meeks
1828–
Tennessee
John Layne
1803–1900
Sequatchie, Marion County, Tennessee, United States of America
Esther Kilgore
1808–1880
Victoria, Marion County, Tennessee USA
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
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Meeks
1761–1815
Elizabeth Payne
1765–1860
William More
1742–
William Laine
1745–1810
Nancy Shannon
1747–1810
Johann Dewald
1716–1798
Maria Schmidt
1719–1801
Robert Kilgore
1735–1782
Winifred Clayton
1737–1784
Zachariah Salyer
1730–1789
Elizabeth Dunn
1735–1799

Harvey Meeks's Descendants

1.
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Harvey (Edward) Meeks (1 Oct 1886–12 Apr 1938) m. Estelle Kilgore (Jun 1890–Jun 1926) m. Bertha (Mae) Vaughn (24 Dec 1909–15 Aug 1998)
  1. 1. Houston Meeks 1908–1972 m. Daisy (Olive) Newby 1913–2011
    1. 1. Ethel (Estelle) Meeks 1934–1997 m. Marcus (Ray) Winkles 1930–1995
  2. 2. Myrtle Meeks 1920– m. Salvatore (Sam Brocato) Jr 1900–1951
  3. 3. Edward Meeks 1935–2020 m. Barbara Walker 1937–2022

Harvey Meeks's Timeline

8 Records

1886
1 Oct 1886
Birth of Harvey Edward Meeks in Grundy County, Tennessee, USA
Grundy County, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 14
Harvey Edward Meeks resided here in Civil District 7, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 7, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 24
Harvey Edward Meeks resided here in Civil District 2, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 2, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
Harvey Edward Meeks resided here in Civil District 2, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 2, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
1929
1929
Age 43
Harvey Edward Meeks resided here in Huntsville, Alabama, USA
Huntsville, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 44
Harvey Edward Meeks resided here in Precinct 25, Madison, Alabama, USA
Precinct 25, Madison, Alabama, USA
1934
Abt 1934
Age 48
Harvey Edward Meeks resided here in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
1938
12 Apr 1938
Age 52
Death of Harvey Edward Meeks in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1886
    Event Place: Grundy County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 2, Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1741; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 37
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 25, Madison, Alabama; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 2339773
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Grundy; Roll: 1852987; Draft Board: 1
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Grundy, Tennessee; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1241573
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 2, Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1500; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1375513
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Huntsville Times; Publication Date: 13 Apr 1938; Publication Place: Huntsville, Alabama, USA; ,0.6875254,0.6215034,0.8962771&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Mh
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 2, Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1741; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 37

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 7, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 7, Grundy, Tennessee; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0036; FHL microfilm: 1241573

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 2, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 2, Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1500; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1375513

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 2, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 2, Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1741; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 37

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Huntsville, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 25, Madison, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 25, Madison, Alabama; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 2339773

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1934
    Event Place: Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Chattanooga Daily Times; Publication Date: 26 Dec 1934; Publication Place: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA; ,0.9136708,0.26525208,0.96790034&xid=339

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Grundy; Roll: 1852987; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: West Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Huntsville Times; Publication Date: 13 Apr 1938; Publication Place: Huntsville, Alabama, USA; ,0.6875254,0.6215034,0.8962771&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1938
    Event Place: Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Web: Huntsville, Alabama, Cemetery Index, 1824-2013
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Huntsville Times; Publication Date: 13 Apr 1938; Publication Place: Huntsville, Alabama, USA; ,0.6875254,0.6215034,0.8962771&xid=3355
    [5] Web: RootsWeb Death Index, 1796-2010
    [6] Web: Alabama, Huntsville-Madison County Public Library Obituary Index, 1819-2006

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Huntsville, Alabama, Cemetery Index, 1824-2013
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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