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James Edward Meador 1908–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 February 1908

Birth Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 8 Apr 1974

Death Location: Hanover, Hanover County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Richard Meadors

Mother: Mary Dunford

Spouse(s): Grace Jenkins, Ella Meador

Children(s): James Meador, George Meador, James Meador, Herman Meador

In 1908, James Edward Meador entered the world in Richmond, Virginia, USA, born to Richard Louis Meadors And Mary Sue Dunford. In 1910, James Edward Meador resided in Fairfield, Henrico, Virginia, USA. In 1920, James Edward Meador resided in Fairfield, Henrico, Virginia, USA. James Edward Meador married Ella M Meador, Grace Irene Jenkins, and had children including George Verrel Meador, Herman Francis Meador, James E Sonny Boy Meador, James Earl Meador, Karen Sue Meador, Mary Louise Meador. James Edward Meador passed away in 1974 in Hanover, Hanover County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1908, James Edward Meador entered the world in Richmond, Virginia, USA, born to Richard Louis Meadors And Mary Sue Dunford.
  • In 1910, James Edward Meador resided in Fairfield, Henrico, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, James Edward Meador resided in Fairfield, Henrico, Virginia, USA.
  • James Edward Meador married Ella M Meador, Grace Irene Jenkins, and had children including George Verrel Meador, Herman Francis Meador, James E Sonny Boy Meador, James Earl Meador, Karen Sue Meador, Mary Louise Meador.
  • James Edward Meador passed away in 1974 in Hanover, Hanover County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Meador's Ancestors

Self
James Meador
1908–1974
Birth Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
Parents
Richard Louis Meadors
1878–1955
Richmond, Virginia, USA
Mary (Sue) Dunford
1881–1949
Cumberland County, Virginia
Grandparents
Melvin (Meador) Meadows
1837–1898
Maryland
Sarah (Ellen) Anthony
1837–1920
Virginia, United States of America
Charles (Davis) Dunford
1859–1935
Cumberland City, Virginia, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Barker
1857–1912
Cumberland County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Meador's Descendants

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James (Edward) Meador (14 February 1908–8 Apr 1974) m. Grace (Irene) Jenkins (27 Jul 1916–2 May 1981) m. Ella (M) Meador (9 Mar 1912–15 Feb 1998)
  1. 1. James (Earl) Meador 1932–2014 m. Silvia (Eva Maria) Grunert 1935–2007
  2. 2. George (Verrel) Meador 1933–2011
  3. 3. James (E "Sonny Boy") Meador 1932–1932
  4. 4. Herman (Francis) Meador 1928–2019

James Meador's Timeline

7 Records

1908
14 February 1908
Birth of James Edward Meador in Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 2
James Edward Meador resided here in Fairfield, Henrico, Virginia, USA
Fairfield, Henrico, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 12
James Edward Meador resided here in Fairfield, Henrico, Virginia, USA
Fairfield, Henrico, Virginia, USA
1931
1931
Age 23
James Edward Meador resided here in Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 32
James Edward Meador resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 43
James Edward Meador resided here in District of Columbia
District of Columbia
1974
8 Apr 1974
Age 66
Death of James Edward Meador in Hanover County, Virginia, United States of America
Hanover County, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 February 1908
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for District of Columbia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 156
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fairfield, Henrico, Virginia; Roll: T625_1891; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 42
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fairfield, Henrico, Virginia; Roll: T624_1631; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1375644
    [5] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Fairfield, Henrico, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fairfield, Henrico, Virginia; Roll: T624_1631; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1375644

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fairfield, Henrico, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fairfield, Henrico, Virginia; Roll: T625_1891; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 42

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for District of Columbia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 156

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: District of Columbia
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Apr 1974
    Event Place: Hanover County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hanover, Hanover County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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