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Joseph West Meador 1880–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 May 1880

Birth Location: Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA

Death Date: 8 Feb 1961

Death Location: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Father: Benjamin Sr

Mother: Anna Tillman

Spouse(s): Cora Burr

Children(s): Joe Meador, Emma Meador, Thelma Meador, Benjamin Burr

The story of Joseph West Meador began in 1880 in Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA. In 1880, Joseph West Meador resided in Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA. In 1900, Joseph West Meador resided in Justice Precinct 1, Sabine, Texas, USA. Joseph West Meador married Cora Ella Burr, and had children including Benjamin Burr, Emma Lelee Meador, Joe Waldron Meador, Thelma Hilda Meador. Joseph West Meador passed away in 1961 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph West Meador began in 1880 in Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA.
  • In 1880, Joseph West Meador resided in Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, Joseph West Meador resided in Justice Precinct 1, Sabine, Texas, USA.
  • Joseph West Meador married Cora Ella Burr, and had children including Benjamin Burr, Emma Lelee Meador, Joe Waldron Meador, Thelma Hilda Meador.
  • Joseph West Meador passed away in 1961 in Houston, 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)

Cora Burr
1880–1974
Birth Location: Texas
CB

Children(s)

Joe Meador
1919–1975
Birth Location: Bronson, Sabine, Texas, USA
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Emma Meador
1908–1964
Birth Location: Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
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Thelma Meador
1906–2006
Birth Location: Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
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Benjamin Burr
1903–1997
Birth Location: Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
BB

Joseph Meador's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Meador
1880–1961
Birth Place: Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
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

Joseph Meador's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (West) Meador (18 May 1880–8 Feb 1961) m. Cora (Ella) Burr (4 Nov 1880–21 Apr 1974)
  1. 1. Joe (Waldron) Meador 1919–1975 m. Vera (Mae) Halfen 1923–
  2. 2. Emma (Lelee) Meador 1908–1964
  3. 3. Thelma (Hilda) Meador 1906–2006 m. Chester (L) Williams 1903–
  4. 4. Benjamin Burr 1903–1997 m. Ida (Mae) Harris 1908–1989

Joseph Meador's Timeline

9 Records

1880
18 May 1880
Birth of Joseph West Meador in Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Joseph West Meador resided here in Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 20
Joseph West Meador resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Sabine, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Sabine, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 40
Joseph West Meador resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Sabine, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Sabine, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 50
Joseph West Meador resided here in South Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
South Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 55
Joseph West Meador resided here in South Houston, Harris, Texas
South Houston, Harris, Texas
1940
1940
Age 60
Joseph West Meador resided here in South Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
South Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1942
1942
Age 62
Joseph West Meador resided here in South Houston, Texas, USA
South Houston, Texas, USA
1961
8 Feb 1961
Age 81
Death of Joseph West Meador in South Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
South Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 May 1880
    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: South Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04053; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 101-18
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Sabine, Texas; Roll: T625_1842; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 173
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: South Houston, Harris, Texas; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0162; FHL microfilm: 2342086
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Sabine; Roll: 1983584
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Milam, Sabine, Texas; Roll: 1325; Page: 237A; Enumeration District: 086
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Sabine, Texas; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1241667
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    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 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Sabine, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Sabine, Texas; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1241667

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Sabine, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Sabine, Texas; Roll: T625_1842; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 173

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: South Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: South Houston, Harris, Texas; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0162; FHL microfilm: 2342086

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: South Houston, Harris, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04053; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 101-18

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: South Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04053; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 101-18

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: South Houston, 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 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sabine, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Sabine; Roll: 1983584

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

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1961
    Event Place: South 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 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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