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Horace Tillman Meador 1878–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Jan 1878

Birth Location: Louisiana

Death Date: 11 Sep 1953

Death Location: Rosewood Cemetery, Humble, Harris, Texas, USA

Father: Benjamin Sr

Mother: Anna Tillman

Spouse(s): Willie Arnold, Gertrude Robertson

Children(s): Effie Meador, Elza Meador, Susan Meador, Horace Meador

Horace Tillman Meador was born in 1878 in Louisiana, the child of Benjamin Franklin Meador Sr And Anna Elizabeth Betty Tillman. In 1880, Horace Tillman Meador resided in Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA. Horace Tillman Meador married Gertrude Lucille Robertson, Willie Elizabeth Arnold, and had children including Effie Eloise Meador, Elza Arnold Meador, Horace Clive Meador, Susan Elizabeth Sue Meador. Horace Tillman Meador passed away in 1953 in Rosewood Cemetery, Humble, Harris, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • Horace Tillman Meador was born in 1878 in Louisiana, the child of Benjamin Franklin Meador Sr And Anna Elizabeth Betty Tillman.
  • In 1880, Horace Tillman Meador resided in Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA.
  • Horace Tillman Meador married Gertrude Lucille Robertson, Willie Elizabeth Arnold, and had children including Effie Eloise Meador, Elza Arnold Meador, Horace Clive Meador, Susan Elizabeth Sue Meador.
  • Horace Tillman Meador passed away in 1953 in Rosewood Cemetery, Humble, Harris, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Sr
1848–1922
Birth Location: Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
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Anna Tillman
1860–1941
Birth Location: Patroon, Shelby, Texas, USA
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Spouses(s)

Willie Arnold
1881–1908
Birth Location: Texas, USA
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Gertrude Robertson
1898–
Birth Location: Texas
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Children(s)

Effie Meador
1900–1974
Birth Location: Geneva, Milam, Texas, USA
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Elza Meador
1903–1977
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Susan Meador
1905–2002
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Horace Meador
1906–1984
Birth Location: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
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Horace Meador's Ancestors

Self
Horace Meador
1878–1953
Birth Place: Louisiana
Parents
Benjamin Franklin Meador Sr
1848–1922
Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
Anna (Elizabeth "Betty") Tillman
1860–1941
Patroon, Shelby, Texas, USA
Grandparents
Richard (A Meador) Sr
1808–1853
Virginia
Mary (Ann) Tucker
1818–1864
Hardin County, Kentucky, USA
Elza Tillman
1827–1864
Chatham County, Georgia, USA
Florida Matlock
1830–1893
Tattnall County, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Leroy Meador
1765–1833
Prudence Cannon
1775–1840
Stephen Matlock
1773–1853
Mary Stanley
1782–1837
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Horace Meador's Descendants

1.
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Horace (Tillman) Meador (9 Jan 1878–11 Sep 1953) m. Willie (Elizabeth) Arnold (26 Sep 1881–19 Oct 1908) m. Gertrude (Lucille) Robertson (abt 1898–)
  1. 1. Effie (Eloise) Meador 1900–1974 m. William (Bly) Smith 1900–1968
    1. 1. Maxine Smith 1919–1993 m. Jim (Lee Forrest) Jr. 1918–2000 m. Herbert (Martin) Randleff 1914–2004
    2. 2. Horace (Foster) Smith 1921–1958 m. Dorothy (May) Goodin 1926–1977
    3. 3. Janice Smith 1923–1942 m. William (Kenneth) Stiles 1921–1963
    4. 4. Selma Smith 1925–1969 m. William (Jerald) Hoover 1920–2006
  2. 2. Elza (Arnold) Meador 1903–1977 m. Jessie (Mae "Mug") Miller 1904–1995
    1. 1. Don (Arnold) Meador 1926–1994 m. Ruth (Ann) Smith 1931–1979
  3. 3. Susan (Elizabeth "Sue") Meador 1905–2002 m. William (Miles "Bill") Musgrove 1903–1987
    1. 1. Billie (Sue) Musgrove 1926–
    2. 2. Infant (Son) Musgrove 1929–1929
  4. 4. Horace (Clive) Meador 1906–1984 m. Dorothy (Vane) Still 1908–1953
    1. 1. Harry (Tillman) Meador 1928–1989 m. Betty (Lou) Rule 1931–1997
      1. 1. Janel (Ann) Meador 1948–1998 m. Larry (Stephen) Cross 1949–2016
    2. 2. Venine (C) Meador 1926–1996 m. Frank (B) Atkinson 1923–

Horace Meador's Timeline

12 Records

1878
9 Jan 1878
Birth of Horace Tillman Meador in Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
1878
9 Jan 1878
Birth of Horace Tillman Meador in Louisiana
Louisiana
1880
1880
Age 2
Horace Tillman Meador resided here in Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 22
Horace Tillman Meador resided here in Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Horace Tillman Meador resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Harris, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Harris, Texas, USA
1918
12 Sep 1918
Age 40
Horace Tillman Meador resided here in South Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
South Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
Horace Tillman Meador resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 57
Horace Tillman Meador resided here in Sp, Harris, Texas
Sp, Harris, Texas
1940
1940
Age 62
Horace Tillman Meador resided here in J P 2, Harris, Texas, USA
J P 2, Harris, Texas, USA
1942
27 Apr 1942
Age 64
Horace Tillman Meador resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1953
10 Sep 1953
Age 75
Horace Tillman Meador resided here in South Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
South Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1953
11 Sep 1953
Age 75
Death of Horace Tillman Meador in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Jan 1878
    Event Place: Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04054; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 101-22B
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Harris; Roll: 1953524
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Milam, Sabine, Texas; Roll: 1325; Page: 237A; Enumeration District: 086
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Milam, Sabine, Texas; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1241668
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Harris, Texas; Roll: T624_1561; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1375574
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Jan 1878
    Event Place: Louisiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Page: 33A; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 2342079

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Milam, Sabine, Texas; Roll: 1325; Page: 237A; Enumeration District: 086

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Milam, Sabine, Texas; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1241668

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Harris, Texas; Roll: T624_1561; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1375574

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1918
    Event Place: South Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Harris; Roll: 1953524

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Page: 33A; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 2342079

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sp, Harris, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04054; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 101-22B

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: J P 2, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04054; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 101-22B

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1942
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1953
    Event Place: South Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1953
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] Texas, Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rosewood Cemetery, Humble, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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