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Laura Meeks 1873–1903 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1873

Birth Location: Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 1903

Death Location: Pelham, Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Willis Meeks

Mother: Mary Meeks

Spouse(s): Richard Jacobs

Children(s): Ethel Jacobs, Jessie Jacobs, Charlie Jacobs, Avis Jacobs, Nellie Jacobs, James Jacobs

In 1873, Laura Meeks entered the world in Tennessee, USA, born to Willis Benson Meeks And Mary Meeks. In 1880, Laura Meeks resided in District 9, Grundy, Tennessee, USA. In 1900, Laura Meeks resided in Civil District 9, Grundy, Tennessee, USA. Laura Meeks married Richard P Jacobs, and had children including Avis Jacobs, Charlie Lawrence Jacobs, Ethel Violet Jacobs, James Clyde Jacobs, Jessie Jacobs, Nellie Jacobs. Laura Meeks passed away in 1903 in Pelham, Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1873, Laura Meeks entered the world in Tennessee, USA, born to Willis Benson Meeks And Mary Meeks.
  • In 1880, Laura Meeks resided in District 9, Grundy, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1900, Laura Meeks resided in Civil District 9, Grundy, Tennessee, USA.
  • Laura Meeks married Richard P Jacobs, and had children including Avis Jacobs, Charlie Lawrence Jacobs, Ethel Violet Jacobs, James Clyde Jacobs, Jessie Jacobs, Nellie Jacobs.
  • Laura Meeks passed away in 1903 in Pelham, Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Laura Meeks's Ancestors

Self
Laura Meeks
1873–1903
Birth Place: Tennessee, USA
Parents
Willis Benson Meeks
1843–1904
Paynes Cove, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
Mary Meeks
1853–
Tennessee
Grandparents
Isaac Meeks
1804–1867
Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
Tabitha (D) More
1811–
Tennessee, USA
Samuel Tucker
1809–1858
Tennessee
Jane Meeks
1815–
Grundy County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
David Meeks
1761–1815
Elizabeth Payne
1765–1860
William More
1742–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Laura Meeks's Descendants

1.
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Laura Meeks (1873–1903) m. Richard (P.) Jacobs (May 1865–1951)
  1. 1. Ethel (Violet) Jacobs 1892–1982 m. Cam (C) Willis 1898–
    1. 1. Eunice (A) Willis 1919–
    2. 2. Cameron (E) Willis 1922–
    3. 3. Evelyn Willis 1924–
  2. 2. Jessie Jacobs 1896–
  3. 3. Charlie (Lawrence) Jacobs 1894–1941
  4. 4. Avis Jacobs 1896–
  5. 5. Nellie Jacobs 1899–1901
  6. 6. James (Clyde) Jacobs 1903–

Laura Meeks's Timeline

5 Records

1873
1873
Birth of Laura Meeks in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 7
Laura Meeks resided here in District 9, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
District 9, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 27
Laura Meeks resided here in Civil District 9, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
1903
1903
Age 30
Death of Laura Meeks in Grundy County, Tennessee, USA
Grundy County, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 37
Laura Meeks resided here in Civil District 10, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 10, Franklin, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1873
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 9, Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: 1258; Page: 308C; Enumeration District: 044
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 9, Grundy, Tennessee; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0158; FHL microfilm: 1241573
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 10, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1499; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1375512
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 9, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 9, Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: 1258; Page: 308C; Enumeration District: 044

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 9, Grundy, Tennessee; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0158; FHL microfilm: 1241573

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 10, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 10, Franklin, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1499; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1375512

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1903
    Event Place: Grundy County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pelham, Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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