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Rebeca Alin Meeks 1852–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jul 1852

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 9 February 1936

Death Location: Polkville, Warren County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Samuel Meeks

Mother: Nancy Adair

Spouse(s): James Simpson

Children(s): Ras Simpson, Estella Simpson, Charles Simpson, Euke Simpson, Clarence Simpson, John Simpson, Daniel Simpson, Henry Simpson, Lillie Simpson

In 1852, Rebeca Alin Meeks entered the world in Kentucky, born to Samuel Meeks And Nancy Adair. In 1870, Rebeca Alin Meeks resided in Elk Springs, Smiths Grove, Warren, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, Rebeca Alin Meeks resided in Elk Springs, Warren, Kentucky, USA. Rebeca Alin Meeks married James W Simpson, and had children including Charles Tildon Simpson, Clarence Simpson, Daniel Webb Simpson, Estella Simpson, Euke P Simpson, Henry Clay Simpson, John Franklin Simpson, Lillie C Simpson, Ras Simpson. Rebeca Alin Meeks passed away in 1936 in Polkville, Warren County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1852, Rebeca Alin Meeks entered the world in Kentucky, born to Samuel Meeks And Nancy Adair.
  • In 1870, Rebeca Alin Meeks resided in Elk Springs, Smiths Grove, Warren, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, Rebeca Alin Meeks resided in Elk Springs, Warren, Kentucky, USA.
  • Rebeca Alin Meeks married James W Simpson, and had children including Charles Tildon Simpson, Clarence Simpson, Daniel Webb Simpson, Estella Simpson, Euke P Simpson, Henry Clay Simpson, John Franklin Simpson, Lillie C Simpson, Ras Simpson.
  • Rebeca Alin Meeks passed away in 1936 in Polkville, Warren County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Meeks
1812–1859
Birth Location: Warren, Kentucky, USA
SM
Nancy Adair
1833–
Birth Location: Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
NA

Spouses(s)

James Simpson
1852–1928
Birth Location: Warren County, Kentucky, United States of America
JS

Children(s)

Ras Simpson
1878–1917
Birth Location: Warren County, Kentucky, USA
RS
Estella Simpson
1890–1986
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
ES
Charles Simpson
1876–1943
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States of America
CS
Euke Simpson
1886–1976
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
ES
Clarence Simpson
1883–1953
Birth Location: Warren County, Kentucky, United States of America
CS
John Simpson
1881–1948
Birth Location: Warren County, Kentucky, United States of America
JS
Daniel Simpson
1879–1945
Birth Location: United States of America
DS
Henry Simpson
1896–1950
Birth Location: Warren County, Kentucky, United States of America
HS
Lillie Simpson
1888–1928
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States of America
LS

Rebeca Meeks's Ancestors

Self
Rebeca Meeks
1852–1936
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Samuel Meeks
1812–1859
Warren, Kentucky, USA
Nancy Adair
1833–
Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Meeks
1780–1823
Kentucky, Kentucky, USA
Naomi Grinstead
1775–1855
Virginia, Virginia, USA
William Adair
1782–1847
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Adair
1747–1823
Annis Harbison
1750–1810
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Adair
1711–1789
Sarah Lafferty
1715–1770
Matthew Harbison
1712–1775
Margaret Griffeth
1726–1815

Rebeca Meeks's Descendants

1.
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Rebeca (Alin) Meeks (Jul 1852–9 February 1936) m. James (W) Simpson (27 December 1852–4 Mar 1928)
  1. 1. Ras Simpson 1878–1917 m. Minnie Smith 1884–1969
    1. 1. Earl (Clarence) Simpson 1911–2001 m. Martha (Bell) Smith 1914–1995
      1. 1. Wade (Edward) Simpson 1947–2020
      2. 2. Callie (M) Simpson 1936–2020 m. Stephen (Anis) McDill 1934–2003
      3. 3. Carrie Simpson 1944–2014 m. Jerry (J) Osborn 1938–2015
      4. 4. Louise Simpson 1934–2011 m. James (Arlen) Coley 1929–1991
      5. 5. James (R.) Simpson 1949–1963
    2. 2. Dorothy Simpson 1908–1961 m. Roscoe Turner 1895–1971
      1. 1. Joe (Kenneth) Turner 1930–1989
      2. 2. Bettie (S) Turner 1932–2023
    3. 3. John Simpson 1914–1996 m. Lora (Mae) Gentry 1919–
      1. 1. Mary (Faye) Simpson 1938–2002
    4. 4. Oron Simpson 1917–1976 m. Margaret (Frances) York 1918–2007
  2. 2. Estella Simpson 1890–1986 m. James (Harrison) Dunn 1892–1972
    1. 1. Floyd Dunn 1924–
    2. 2. Conred Dunn 1914–
  3. 3. Charles (Tildon) Simpson 1876–1943 m. Callie (S) Bruce 1884–1970
    1. 1. Eular (Mai) Adams 1900–1987
    2. 2. Huston Simpson 1905–1991
    3. 3. Hazel (L) Simpson 1907–1991
    4. 4. Wanner (V) Simpson 1910–1989
    5. 5. Willie (B) Simpson 1912–2003
    6. 6. Bertha (Rebecca) Cook 1923–2003
    7. 7. Buel (J.) Simpson 1925–2015
  4. 4. Euke (P) Simpson 1886–1976 m. Daisy (L) Dearing 1899–1944
    1. 1. Amos (Peter) Simpson 1920–2006 m. Julia (Katie) Simpson 1927–2006
    2. 2. Will (Marion) Simpson 1921–1958
    3. 3. David (Ray) Simpson 1923–2003
    4. 4. Robert (Lee) Simpson 1926–2005
    5. 5. Alene Simpson 1934–2005
    6. 6. Monie (L) Simpson 1937–2009 m. James (E) Coulter 1931–1998
    7. 7. Joyce (Ann) Simpson 1943–2003
  5. 5. Clarence Simpson 1883–1953 m. Johnnie Talley 1904–1984
    1. 1. Hubert (Lee) Simpson 1930–2023 m. Faye Simpson 1934–2010
    2. 2. Harold (D) Simpson 1932–1981
    3. 3. Catherine Simpson 1928–2019
  6. 6. John (Franklin) Simpson 1881–1948 m. Emma Smith 1886–1931
    1. 1. Pauline Simpson 1906–1993
    2. 2. Herbert Simpson 1908–
    3. 3. Thomas Simpson 1910–1970
    4. 4. James Simpson 1912–
    5. 5. Rena Simpson 1915–2004
    6. 6. Ruby Simpson 1915–2008
    7. 7. Clay Simpson 1919–
    8. 8. Mary (Lois) Simpson 1921–2013 m. Ernest Lowe 1921–2012
  7. 7. Daniel (Webb) Simpson 1879–1945 m. Irene Kown 1884–1957
    1. 1. Cecil Simpson 1907–
    2. 2. John (Hinton) Simpson 1907–1941
      1. 1. John (Hinton Simpson) Jr 1926–2007
    3. 3. Jewell (Wilburn) Simpson 1904–1905
    4. 4. Infant (Son) Simpson 1909–1909
  8. 8. Henry (Clay) Simpson 1896–1950 m. Mary Simpson 1898–1970
    1. 1. Eldon (Lawrence) Simpson 1922–1991
  9. 9. Lillie (C) Simpson 1888–1928 m. James (Aaron) Kinslow 1882–1945
    1. 1. Mae (Bell) McNew 1920–1983
    2. 2. Lucille (M) Milburn 1915–1975
    3. 3. Ambros Kinslow 1913–1980
    4. 4. Raleigh (V.) Kinslow 1907–1959
    5. 5. Velma Kinslow 1909–
    6. 6. Pearl Kinslow 1912–

Rebeca Meeks's Timeline

8 Records

1852
Jul 1852
Birth of Rebeca Alin Meeks in Kentucky
Kentucky
1870
1870
Age 18
Rebeca Alin Meeks resided here in Elk Springs, Smiths Grove, Warren, Kentucky, USA
Elk Springs, Smiths Grove, Warren, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 48
Rebeca Alin Meeks resided here in Elk Springs, Warren, Kentucky, USA
Elk Springs, Warren, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 58
Rebeca Alin Meeks resided here in Elk Spring, Warren, Kentucky, USA
Elk Spring, Warren, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 68
Rebeca Alin Meeks resided here in Elk Springs, Warren, Kentucky, USA
Elk Springs, Warren, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 78
Rebeca Alin Meeks resided here in Elk Springs, Elk Springs, Warren, Kentucky, USA
Elk Springs, Elk Springs, Warren, Kentucky, USA
1936
12 Feb 1936
Age 84
Rebeca Alin Meeks resided here in Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA
Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA
1936
9 February 1936
Age 84
Death of Rebeca Alin Meeks in Flat Rock, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
Flat Rock, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jul 1852
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Birth Records, 1847-1911
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Elk Springs, Smiths Grove, Warren, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Elk Springs, Warren, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Elk Spring, Warren, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Elk Springs, Warren, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Elk Springs, Elk Springs, Warren, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1936
    Event Place: Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 February 1936
    Event Place: Flat Rock, Rockcastle, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Polkville, Warren County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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