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James Leonidas Meeks 1856–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 November 1856

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 31 October 1933

Death Location: San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Felix Meeks

Mother: Nancy Tucker

Spouse(s): Margaret Saunders

Children(s): Addie Meeks, Mabel Meeks, Fred Meeks, Felix Meeks, Roy Meeks, Edward Meeks, Earll Meeks

The story of James Leonidas Meeks began in 1856 in Tennessee. In 1860, James Leonidas Meeks resided in District 7, Grundy, Tennessee, USA. In 1870, James Leonidas Meeks resided in District 11, Grundy, Tennessee, USA. James Leonidas Meeks married Margaret Saunders, and had children including Addie Lee Meeks, Earll Meeks, Edward H Meeks, Felix G Meeks, Fred L Meeks, Mabel B Meeks, Roy Talmage Meeks. James Leonidas Meeks passed away in 1933 in San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Leonidas Meeks began in 1856 in Tennessee.
  • In 1860, James Leonidas Meeks resided in District 7, Grundy, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1870, James Leonidas Meeks resided in District 11, Grundy, Tennessee, USA.
  • James Leonidas Meeks married Margaret Saunders, and had children including Addie Lee Meeks, Earll Meeks, Edward H Meeks, Felix G Meeks, Fred L Meeks, Mabel B Meeks, Roy Talmage Meeks.
  • James Leonidas Meeks passed away in 1933 in San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Meeks's Ancestors

Self
James Meeks
1856–1933
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Felix Grundy Meeks
1832–1926
Coalmont, Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America
Nancy Tucker
1834–1917
Coalmont, Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
Isaac Meeks
1804–1867
Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
Tabitha (D) More
1811–
Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
David Meeks
1761–1815
Elizabeth Payne
1765–1860
William More
1742–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Meeks's Descendants

1.
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James (Leonidas) Meeks (21 November 1856–31 October 1933) m. Margaret Saunders (May 1850–)
  1. 1. Addie (Lee) Meeks 1881–1953 m. William (L) Ray 1876–
    1. 1. Mary (F) Ray 1926–
    2. 2. Walter (L) Ray 1920–
    3. 3. Thelma (A) Ray 1910–
    4. 4. Lillian (M) Ray 1912–
    5. 5. James (K) Ray 1917–
    6. 6. Cecil (Roland) Ray 1921–1984
  2. 2. Mabel (B) Meeks 1897–
  3. 3. Fred (L) Meeks 1895–
  4. 4. Felix (G) Meeks 1891–
  5. 5. Roy (Talmage) Meeks 1887–
  6. 6. Edward (H) Meeks 1885–
  7. 7. Earll Meeks 1893–

James Meeks's Timeline

5 Records

1856
21 November 1856
Birth of James Leonidas Meeks in Tennessee
Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 4
James Leonidas Meeks resided here in District 7, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
District 7, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 14
James Leonidas Meeks resided here in District 11, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
District 11, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 44
James Leonidas Meeks resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Fannin, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Fannin, Texas, USA
1933
31 October 1933
Age 77
Death of James Leonidas Meeks in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 November 1856
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 11, Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1532; Page: 500A; Family History Library Film: 553031
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Fannin, Texas; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1241633
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 7, Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1252; Page: 440; Family History Library Film: 805252
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 7, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 7, Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1252; Page: 440; Family History Library Film: 805252

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 11, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 11, Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1532; Page: 500A; Family History Library Film: 553031

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Fannin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Fannin, Texas; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1241633

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 October 1933
    Event Place: Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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