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Peter Means 1853–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1853

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 12 Jun 1926

Death Location: Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama

Father: Lovelace Means

Mother: Elvira Means

Spouse(s): Emma Jackson

Children(s): Mary Means, James Means, Lillie Means, Callie Means, Clifton Means, Lou Means, Andrew Means

The story of Peter Means began in 1853 in Alabama. In 1880, Peter Means resided in Sandy Ridge, Lowndes, Alabama, USA. In 1900, Peter Means resided in Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA. Peter Means married Emma Eliza Jackson, and had children including Andrew Means, Callie Means, Clifton Means, James Foster Means, Lillie Belle Means, Lou Ella Means, Mary A Means. Peter Means passed away in 1926 in Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama.

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Biography

  • The story of Peter Means began in 1853 in Alabama.
  • In 1880, Peter Means resided in Sandy Ridge, Lowndes, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1900, Peter Means resided in Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA.
  • Peter Means married Emma Eliza Jackson, and had children including Andrew Means, Callie Means, Clifton Means, James Foster Means, Lillie Belle Means, Lou Ella Means, Mary A Means.
  • Peter Means passed away in 1926 in Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lovelace Means
1828–1905
Birth Location: North Carolina
LM
Elvira Means
1847–1927
Birth Location: Letohatchie, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
EM

Spouses(s)

Emma Jackson
1864–1926
Birth Location: Alabama
EJ

Children(s)

Mary Means
1895–1982
Birth Location: Lowndes County, Alabama, USA
MM
James Means
1882–
Birth Location: Alabama
JM
Lillie Means
1884–1973
Birth Location: Alabama
LM
Callie Means
1885–
Birth Location: Alabama
CM
Clifton Means
1889–
Birth Location: Alabama
CM
Lou Means
1894–
Birth Location: Alabama
LM
Andrew Means
1897–
Birth Location: Alabama
AM

Peter Means's Ancestors

Self
Peter Means
1853–1926
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
Lovelace Means
1828–1905
North Carolina
Elvira Means
1847–1927
Letohatchie, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Means
1780–1860
North Carolina, United States
Rose Means
1802–
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Peter Means's Descendants

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Peter Means (1853–12 Jun 1926) m. Emma (Eliza) Jackson (Sep 1864–6 Jul 1926)
  1. 1. Mary (A) Means 1895–1982 m. Lee (Andrew) Gordon 1895–1945
    1. 1. George Gordon 1917–2002 m. Delia Moore 1920–
    2. 2. Levarie Gordon 1919–1946 m. Milton Barlow 1913–2005 m. Johnnie Reed 1913–1966
      1. 1. Willie (James) Barlow 1935–1996
      2. 2. Lee (Andrew) Barlow 1939–2015
    3. 3. Mamie Gordon 1923–
  2. 2. James (Foster) Means 1882– m. Mancie (Lee) Means 1910– m. Queenie Relf 1880–1969
    1. 1. Viola Means 1904– m. Moses Thomas 1902–
    2. 2. Leola Means 1907–
    3. 3. Eddie (Mary) Means 1909–
    4. 4. Will (P) Means 1910–
  3. 3. Lillie (Belle) Means 1884–1973 m. James Lawson 1882–1960
    1. 1. Emmett Lawson 1907–1986 m. Mary (Perryman) Rush 1912–1942
      1. 1. Willie (James) Lawson 1930–1988
    2. 2. Sylvia (Lee) Lawson 1906–2000 m. Sam Howard 1906–
      1. 1. John (Henry) Johnson 1926–1983
      2. 2. Lillie (Bell) Howard 1931–2002 m. John (Pleasant Harris) Senior 1926–2002
      3. 3. Emmit (Howard) Senior 1929–1969 m. Annie (Pearl) Garrett 1927–2017
        1. 1. Carrie (Pearl) Howard 1948–2005 m. Jim Miles 1938–1996 m. Sampson (Odell) Key 1928–2013
    3. 3. Mathilda Lawson 1908–1960 m. Frank Johnson 1906–
    4. 4. Nathan Lawson 1912–1993 m. Laura Murphy 1917–2000
    5. 5. Emma (Lena) Lawson 1915–1966
  4. 4. Callie Means 1885–
  5. 5. Clifton Means 1889–
  6. 6. Lou (Ella) Means 1894–
  7. 7. Andrew Means 1897–

Peter Means's Timeline

6 Records

1853
1853
Birth of Peter Means in Alabama
Alabama
1880
1880
Age 27
Peter Means resided here in Sandy Ridge, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Sandy Ridge, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 47
Peter Means resided here in Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 57
Peter Means resided here in Precinct 4, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Precinct 4, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 67
Peter Means resided here in Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
1926
12 Jun 1926
Age 73
Death of Peter Means in Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1853
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: T625_29; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 97
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sandy Ridge, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: 21; Page: 303A; Enumeration District: 113
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama; Page: 23; Enumeration District: 0073; FHL microfilm: 1240026
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 4, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: T624_22; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1374035

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Sandy Ridge, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sandy Ridge, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: 21; Page: 303A; Enumeration District: 113

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama; Page: 23; Enumeration District: 0073; FHL microfilm: 1240026

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 4, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: T624_22; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0096; FHL microfilm: 1374035

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gordonsville, Lowndes, Alabama; Roll: T625_29; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 97

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1926
    Event Place: Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Alabama, Death Index
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