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James Albert Meadows 1882–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 MAY 1882

Birth Location: Raleigh, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 7 FEB 1965

Death Location: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, USA

Father: Elijah Meadows

Mother: Jemima Bolen

Spouse(s): Sarah Meadows

Children(s): Pearl Yerace, Georgia Meadows, Carlos Meadows, Bob Meadows, Everet Meadows, Nona Meadows, Roscoe Meadows, Marie Meadows

In 1882, James Albert Meadows entered the world in Raleigh, West Virginia, USA, born to Elijah Preston Meadows And Jemima Ellen Bolen. In 1900, James Albert Meadows resided in Slab Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA. In 1920, James Albert Meadows resided in Logan, Logan, West Virginia. James Albert Meadows married Sarah Meadows, and had children including Bob Meadows, Carlos Meadows, Everet Meadows, Georgia Meadows, Marie Meadows, Nona Meadows, Pearl Yerace, Roscoe Meadows. James Albert Meadows passed away in 1965 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1882, James Albert Meadows entered the world in Raleigh, West Virginia, USA, born to Elijah Preston Meadows And Jemima Ellen Bolen.
  • In 1900, James Albert Meadows resided in Slab Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, James Albert Meadows resided in Logan, Logan, West Virginia.
  • James Albert Meadows married Sarah Meadows, and had children including Bob Meadows, Carlos Meadows, Everet Meadows, Georgia Meadows, Marie Meadows, Nona Meadows, Pearl Yerace, Roscoe Meadows.
  • James Albert Meadows passed away in 1965 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elijah Meadows
1852–1929
Birth Location: Epperly, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
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Jemima Bolen
1860–1930
Birth Location: Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
JB

Spouses(s)

Sarah Meadows
1885–1971
Birth Location: Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA
SM

Children(s)

Pearl Yerace
1901–1970
Birth Location: Oilville, Logan, West Virginia, USA
PY
Georgia Meadows
1904–1989
Birth Location: Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA
GM
Carlos Meadows
1907–1969
Birth Location: Logan, West Virginia, USA
CM
Bob Meadows
1905–1965
Birth Location: West Virginia
BM
Everet Meadows
1912–1952
Birth Location: West Virginia
EM
Nona Meadows
1915–1980
Birth Location: West Virginia
NM
Roscoe Meadows
1919–1972
Birth Location: Cow Creek, West Virginia, USA
RM
Marie Meadows
1926–1940
Birth Location: Logan West Virginia, USA
MM

James Meadows's Ancestors

Self
James Meadows
1882–1965
Birth Place: Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Elijah Preston Meadows
1852–1929
Epperly, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Jemima (Ellen) Bolen
1860–1930
Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Richard Meadows
1829–1894
Raleigh County, West Virginia
Mary (Polly) Moye
1828–1905
Giles Co, VA.
Elijah (Preston) Meadows
1831–1912
Greenbrier County, WV
Naomi Meadows
1836–1907
Patrick, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Meadows
1804–1859
Nancy Cadle
1806–1900
Elijah Moye
1799–1865
Mary Harvey
1804–1845
William Meadows
1807–1873
Mary Armstrong
1810–1873
Daniel Cox
1801–1875
Jemima Knowles
1796–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Meadows
1764–1843
Nancy Roach
1781–1860
Thomas Jr
1780–1868
Nancy Holt
1782–1860
Marmaduke Moye
1755–1843
Mary Carlton
1760–1843
Eli Harvey
1762–1832
Mary Stanfield
1764–1838
Aaron Armstrong
1777–1833
Mary Landers
1780–1830
James Sr
1745–1833
Sarah Cox
1763–1854
John Knowles
1762–1834
Susanah Reel
1762–1852

James Meadows's Descendants

1.
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James (Albert) Meadows (20 MAY 1882–7 FEB 1965) m. Sarah Meadows (1885–OCT 1971)
  1. 1. Pearl Yerace 1901–1970 m. Frank (Paul) Roweda 1896–1944 m. Larry Yerace 1889–1967
    1. 1. Winona Rowedda 1919–2008 m. Jerome (Eagleton) Jr. 1912–1991 m. John (Carl Panuska) Jr 1919–2006
    2. 2. Edward (Everett) Rowedda 1923–2001 m. Mary (Jane) Sheppard 1917–2000
    3. 3. Mattie (M) Rowedda 1926–2019 m. Paul (Russell) Smith 1926–2019
    4. 4. Frank (Rowedda) Jr. 1922–1923
    5. 5. Donald (Paul) Rowedda 1921–1988 m. Canfield 1927–1967
      1. 1. Beverly (Lee) Rowedda 1950–2022 m. Richard (Martin) Davis 1944–2014 m. Gary Simpson –2023
      2. 2. Linda (Joyce) Rowedda 1949–2022 m. Rodney (Mason) Leach 1946–2019 m. Richard (Allan) Demeo 1950–2008
  2. 2. Georgia Meadows 1904–1989 m. Goodman (J) Maynard 1898–1962
  3. 3. Carlos Meadows 1907–1969 m. Oma Meadows 1911–1989
    1. 1. Iva Meadows 1931–2005
    2. 2. Rose (O.) Meadows 1930–2009
  4. 4. Bob Meadows 1905–1965
  5. 5. Everet Meadows 1912–1952
  6. 6. Nona Meadows 1915–1980 m. Carr Shell 1915–1934 m. Raymond (Bryant) Hatfield 1913–1967
    1. 1. Jimmy (Ray) Hatfield 1940–2011
  7. 7. Roscoe Meadows 1919–1972 m. Hattie Chafins 1922–1972
    1. 1. Larry (Roscoe) Meadows 1946–1947
  8. 8. Marie Meadows 1926–1940

James Meadows's Timeline

8 Records

1882
20 MAY 1882
Birth of James Albert Meadows in Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 18
James Albert Meadows resided here in Slab Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Slab Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
James Albert Meadows resided here in Logan, Logan, West Virginia
Logan, Logan, West Virginia
1930
1930
Age 48
James Albert Meadows resided here in Logan, Logan, West Virginia
Logan, Logan, West Virginia
1935
1935
Age 53
James Albert Meadows resided here in Logan, Logan, West Virginia
Logan, Logan, West Virginia
1940
1940
Age 58
James Albert Meadows resided here in Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA
Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 60
James Albert Meadows resided here in Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
1965
7 FEB 1965
Age 83
Death of James Albert Meadows in Cleveland, Cuyahoga, USA
Cleveland, Cuyahoga, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 MAY 1882
    Event Place: Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of West Virginia; State Headquarters: West Virginia; Microfilm Series: M1937; Microfilm Roll: 33
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04420; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 23-31
    [3] West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969
    [4] Social Security Death Index (CD ROM), Number: 236-22-9929; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1955; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 23; Image: 219.
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia; Roll: 2540; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 649.0; FHL microfilm: 2342274
    [8] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Raleigh; Roll: 1992960

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Slab Fork, Raleigh, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1955; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 23; Image: 219.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia; Roll: 2540; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 649.0; FHL microfilm: 2342274

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04420; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 23-31

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04420; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 23-31

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Raleigh, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of West Virginia; State Headquarters: West Virginia; Microfilm Series: M1937; Microfilm Roll: 33

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: West Virginia
    Record Source: Social Security Death Index (CD ROM), Number: 236-22-9929; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Raleigh County
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Raleigh; Roll: 1992960

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Raleigh, West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Raleigh; Roll: 1992960

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 FEB 1965
    Event Place: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Social Security Death Index (CD ROM), Number: 236-22-9929; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007
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