YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

James Meadows 1737–1815 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 04 Dec 1737

Birth Location: Halifax Cty, NC

Death Date: 1815

Death Location: Granville County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Daniel Meadows\Meaders

Mother: Jane Woodlief

Spouse(s): Eleanor Shearman

Children(s): Isaac Meadows, Jesse Meadows, John Meadows, Daniel Meadows, Rachel Meadows, Female Meadows, Mercy Meadows, Ephraim Meadows, Michael Meadows

James Meadows was born in 1737 in Halifax Cty, NC, the child of Daniel Meadows Meaders And Jane Woodlief. In 1755, James Meadows resided in Granville County, NC. In 1784, James Meadows resided in Granville, North Carolina, United States. James Meadows married Eleanor Shearman, Polly Bolling, and had children including Daniel Meadows, Ephraim Meadows, Female Meadows, Isaac Meadows, Jesse Meadows, John Meadows, Mercy Meadows, Michael Meadows, Rachel Meadows. James Meadows passed away in 1815 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA.

Find more search results for James Meadows
JM

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • James Meadows was born in 1737 in Halifax Cty, NC, the child of Daniel Meadows Meaders And Jane Woodlief.
  • In 1755, James Meadows resided in Granville County, NC.
  • In 1784, James Meadows resided in Granville, North Carolina, United States.
  • James Meadows married Eleanor Shearman, Polly Bolling, and had children including Daniel Meadows, Ephraim Meadows, Female Meadows, Isaac Meadows, Jesse Meadows, John Meadows, Mercy Meadows, Michael Meadows, Rachel Meadows.
  • James Meadows passed away in 1815 in Granville County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Meadows\Meaders
1691–1755
Birth Location: Bristol Parrish, VA
DM
Jane Woodlief
–1741
Birth Location: –
JW

Spouses(s)

Eleanor Shearman
1740–1815
Birth Location: Bertie, [county], North Carolina, USA
ES

Children(s)

Isaac Meadows
1765–1815
Birth Location: Virginia
IM
Jesse Meadows
1754–1811
Birth Location: –
JM
John Meadows
1761–1819
Birth Location: –
JM
Daniel Meadows
1762–1835
Birth Location: –
DM
Rachel Meadows
1765–1812
Birth Location: –
RM
Female Meadows
1767–1827
Birth Location: –
FM
Mercy Meadows
1767–1812
Birth Location: –
MM
Ephraim Meadows
1768–1852
Birth Location: –
EM
Michael Meadows
1770–1853
Birth Location: –
MM

James Meadows's Ancestors

Self
James Meadows
1737–1815
Birth Place: Halifax Cty, NC
Parents
Daniel Meadows\Meaders
1691–1755
Bristol Parrish, VA
Jane Woodlief
–1741
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Meadows's Descendants

1.
JM
James Meadows (04 Dec 1737–1815) m. Eleanor Shearman (1740–1815)
  1. 1. Isaac Meadows 1765–1815 m. Molly Merryman 1765–
    1. 1. Anderson Meadows 1788–1846 m. Eliza (jane) Orr 1790–
      1. 1. Mahala (McDonald) Meadows 1808–1888 m. Richard (Thomas) Gibson 1796–1880
        1. 1. Delilah (Eleanor "Ellender") Gibson 1826–1914 m. William Young 1818–1880
        2. 2. George (Washington) Gibson 1827– m. Ursula Williams 1825–1904
        3. 3. Marion (McDonald) Gibson 1828– m. Lydia (D.) Durham 1832–
        4. 4. Anderson (Meadow) Gibson 1831–1867 m. Canzada Durham 1833–
        5. 5. Thomas (DeCalb) Gibson 1833–
        6. 6. Nancy (J.) Gibson 1835–
        7. 7. Huldah (M.) Gibson 1836–
        8. 8. William (Wallace) Gibson 1838–
        9. 9. Elizabeth (C.) Gibson 1840–
        10. 10. Leonidas (Durham) Gibson 1841–
        11. 11. Decater (J.) Gibson 1843–
        12. 12. Ruthivan (Murry) Gibson 1845–1938 m. Hannah (Brazil or) Brazziel 1842–1892 m. Nancy Unknown 1839–
        13. 13. Ruth Gibson 1847–
        14. 14. Cicero (L.) Gibson 1848–
      2. 2. James (Henderson) Meadows 1813–1884 m. Priscilla (Brantley) Luter 1808–
        1. 1. Newton (Jasper) Meadows 1837–
        2. 2. James (David) Meadows 1833–1870
        3. 3. Maria (Francis) Meadows 1844–1912 m. Florintine Stewart 1845–
        4. 4. Riley (Brantley) Meadows 1842–
        5. 5. Alfred (Morgan "Tink") Meadows 1840–
        6. 6. John (A) Meadows 1834–
        7. 7. Terry (Henderson) Meadows 1843–
        8. 8. Mary (Black) Meadows 1849– m. Alexander (F) Meadows 1848–
        9. 9. Alexander (L "Exxom") Meadows 1852–1938
      3. 3. Lucindy Meadows 1816–1895
      4. 4. Alexander (F) Meadows 1811–
      5. 5. Washington (J. S.) Meadows 1818–1870
      6. 6. Mary (E.) Meadows 1814–
        1. 1. Emily (C) Faulkner 1845–
      7. 7. Matilda (C.) Meadows 1818–1885
      8. 8. Riley Meadows 1823–
  2. 2. Jesse Meadows 1754–1811
  3. 3. John Meadows 1761–1819
  4. 4. Daniel Meadows 1762–1835
  5. 5. Rachel Meadows 1765–1812
  6. 6. Female Meadows 1767–1827
  7. 7. Mercy Meadows 1767–1812
  8. 8. Ephraim Meadows 1768–1852
  9. 9. Michael Meadows 1770–1853

James Meadows's Timeline

8 Records

1737
04 Dec 1737
Birth of James Meadows in Halifax Cty, NC
Halifax Cty, NC
1755
1755
Age 18
James Meadows resided here in Granville County, NC
Granville County, NC
1784
1784
Age 47
James Meadows resided here in Granville, North Carolina, United States
Granville, North Carolina, United States
1790
1790
Age 53
James Meadows resided here in Granville, North Carolina, United States
Granville, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 63
James Meadows resided here in Hillsboro, Granville, North Carolina
Hillsboro, Granville, North Carolina
1810
1810
Age 73
James Meadows resided here in Granville, North Carolina, United States
Granville, North Carolina, United States
1815
1815
Age 78
Death of James Meadows in Granville County, North Carolina, USA
Granville County, North Carolina, USA
1815
1815
Age 78
James Meadows - Probate in Granville, North Carolina, USA
Granville, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 Dec 1737
    Event Place: Halifax Cty, NC

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1755
    Event Place: Granville County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: North Carolina, State Census, 1784-1787

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1790; Census Place: Granville, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 92; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Hillsboro, Granville, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1800; Census Place: Hillsboro, Granville, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 31; Page: 577; Image: 535; Family History Library Film: 337907

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1810; Census Place: Granville, North Carolina; Roll: 40; Page: 896; Image: 00266; Family History Library Film: 0337913

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1815
    Event Place: Granville County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Granville County, North Carolina, Estate Records; Author: North Carolina. Probate Court (Granville County); Probate Place: Granville, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1815
    Event Place: Granville, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Granville County, North Carolina, Estate Records; Author: North Carolina. Probate Court (Granville County); Probate Place: Granville, North Carolina
Find more search results for James Meadows

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE