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Major John Mead 1859–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 May 1859

Birth Location: Star City, Lincoln, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 21 Dec 1933

Death Location: Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Samuel Mead

Mother: Mary Mobley

Spouse(s): Virginia Clegg

Children(s): Major Mead, John Sr, Mary Mead

The story of Major John Mead began in 1859 in Star City, Lincoln, Arkansas, USA. In 1860, Major John Mead resided in Mill Creek, Cornersville, Drew, Arkansas, USA. In 1870, Major John Mead resided in Mill Creek, Branchwill, Drew, Arkansas, USA. Major John Mead married Virginia Clegg, and had children including John Curtis Mead Sr, Major Virginus Mead, Mary Lee Mead. Major John Mead passed away in 1933 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Major John Mead began in 1859 in Star City, Lincoln, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1860, Major John Mead resided in Mill Creek, Cornersville, Drew, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1870, Major John Mead resided in Mill Creek, Branchwill, Drew, Arkansas, USA.
  • Major John Mead married Virginia Clegg, and had children including John Curtis Mead Sr, Major Virginus Mead, Mary Lee Mead.
  • Major John Mead passed away in 1933 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Major Mead's Ancestors

Self
Major Mead
1859–1933
Birth Place: Star City, Lincoln, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Samuel McKeown Mead
1823–1882
South Carolina, United States of America
Mary (Frances) Mobley
1836–1910
Alabama, United States of America
Grandparents
William (Hill) Mead
1798–1846
Greenwich, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Ann McKeown
1798–1871
Cornwell, Chester, South Carolina
Robert (F) Mobley
1809–1880
South Carolina
Cynthia Free
1811–1883
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Jesse II
1774–1806
Nancy Compton
1776–1819
Samuel Jr
1768–1843
Mary McKeown
1769–1838
Larkin Mobley
1787–1869
Lucinda Mobley
1788–1868
James Free
1779–1810
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jesse Mead
1739–1776
Rachel 💗
1739–1782
Samuel Sr.
1736–1813
Mary McKinney
1747–1826
Robert McKeown
1741–1813
Elizabeth Seed
1743–1808
Cullen Mobley
1759–1840
Keziah Moberley
1760–1839

Major Mead's Descendants

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Major (John) Mead (8 May 1859–21 Dec 1933) m. Virginia Clegg (30 Aug 1868–4 Oct 1953)
  1. 1. Major (Virginus) Mead 1896–1965
  2. 2. John (Curtis Mead) Sr 1894–1974
  3. 3. Mary (Lee) Mead 1888–1902

Major Mead's Timeline

13 Records

1859
8 May 1859
Birth of Major John Mead in Star City, Lincoln, Arkansas, USA
Star City, Lincoln, Arkansas, USA
1860
1860
Age 1
Major John Mead resided here in Mill Creek, Cornersville, Drew, Arkansas, USA
Mill Creek, Cornersville, Drew, Arkansas, USA
1870
1870
Age 11
Major John Mead resided here in Mill Creek, Branchwill, Drew, Arkansas, USA
Mill Creek, Branchwill, Drew, Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 21
Major John Mead resided here in Owen, Lincoln, Arkansas, USA
Owen, Lincoln, Arkansas, USA
1893
1893
Age 34
Major John Mead resided here in Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas
Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas
1894
abt 1894
Age 35
Major John Mead resided here
None
1900
1900
Age 41
Major John Mead resided here in Pine Bluff Ward 2, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
Pine Bluff Ward 2, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
1907
31 Oct 1907
Age 48
Major John Mead resided here in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA
Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
Major John Mead resided here in Pine Bluff Ward 2, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
Pine Bluff Ward 2, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 61
Major John Mead resided here in Pine Bluff Ward 2, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
Pine Bluff Ward 2, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
1927
1927
Age 68
Major John Mead resided here in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA
Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 71
Major John Mead resided here in Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
1933
21 Dec 1933
Age 74
Death of Major John Mead in Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 May 1859
    Event Place: Star City, Lincoln, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957, FamilySearch; Salt Lake City, Utah; Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pine Bluff Ward 2, Jefferson, Arkansas; Roll: T625_67; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 136
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 2339814
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Owen, Lincoln, Arkansas; Roll: 49; Page: 53a; Enumeration District: 178
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Mill Creek, Drew, Arkansas; Roll: M593_52; Page: 633A
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pine Bluff Ward 2, Jefferson, Arkansas; Roll: 63; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0102
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Mill Creek, Drew, Arkansas; Roll: M653_41; Page: 82; Family History Library Film:
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pine Bluff Ward 2, Jefferson, Arkansas; Roll: T624_54; Page: 4a; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 1374067
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Arkansas, U.S., Birth Certificates, Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records Section; Little Rock, AR, USA; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1859
    [11] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1933; Roll: 5

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Mill Creek, Cornersville, Drew, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Mill Creek, Drew, Arkansas; Roll: M653_41; Page: 82; Family History Library Film:

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Mill Creek, Branchwill, Drew, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Mill Creek, Drew, Arkansas; Roll: M593_52; Page: 633A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Owen, Lincoln, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Owen, Lincoln, Arkansas; Roll: 49; Page: 53a; Enumeration District: 178

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1893
    Event Place: Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957, FamilySearch; Salt Lake City, Utah; Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1894
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., Birth Certificates, Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records Section; Little Rock, AR, USA; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1859

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1898
    Event Place: Pine Bluff, Arkansas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Semi=Weekly Graphic - 30 Mar 1898 - 1, MAJOR MEAD TO LEAVE 30 Mar 1898

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pine Bluff Ward 2, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pine Bluff Ward 2, Jefferson, Arkansas; Roll: 63; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0102

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1907
    Event Place: Pine Bluff, Arkansas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Pine Bluff Daily Graphic - 21 Oct 1907 - 4, Mr. Major J Mead 21 Oct 1907

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1907
    Event Place: Pine Bluff, Arkansas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Pine Bluff Daily Graphic - 31 Oct 1907 - 2, Pine Bluff Daily Graphic -1908- Major John Mead 31 Oct 1907

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1907
    Event Place: Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Pine Bluff Daily Graphic; Publication Date: 31 Oct 1907; Publication Place: Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pine Bluff Ward 2, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pine Bluff Ward 2, Jefferson, Arkansas; Roll: T624_54; Page: 4a; Enumeration District: 0115; FHL microfilm: 1374067

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pine Bluff Ward 2, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pine Bluff Ward 2, Jefferson, Arkansas; Roll: T625_67; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 136

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pine Bluff, Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 2339814

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Dec 1933
    Event Place: Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas, U.S., Death Index, 1914-1950
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1933; Roll: 5

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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