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Rebecca Meade 1837–1871 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1837

Birth Location: Big John Hollow, Deane, Rockhouse, Letcher, Perry, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1 Nov 1871

Death Location: Deane, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Thomas Meade

Mother: Mary Hall

Spouse(s): William Sr

Children(s): Willis Collier

The story of Rebecca Meade began in 1837 in Big John Hollow, Deane, Rockhouse, Letcher, Perry, Kentucky, USA. In 1850, Rebecca Meade resided in My District, Floyd, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, Rebecca Meade resided in District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA. Rebecca Meade married William D Collier Sr, and had children including Willis Kirk Collier. Rebecca Meade passed away in 1871 in Deane, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Rebecca Meade began in 1837 in Big John Hollow, Deane, Rockhouse, Letcher, Perry, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1850, Rebecca Meade resided in My District, Floyd, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, Rebecca Meade resided in District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA.
  • Rebecca Meade married William D Collier Sr, and had children including Willis Kirk Collier.
  • Rebecca Meade passed away in 1871 in Deane, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Meade
1804–1876
Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
TM
Mary Hall
1804–1875
Birth Location: Pike County, Kentucky, USA
MH

Spouses(s)

William Sr
1835–1913
Birth Location: Floyd, Kentucky, USA
WS

Children(s)

Willis Collier
1859–1944
Birth Location: Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
WC

Rebecca Meade's Ancestors

Self
Rebecca Meade
1837–1871
Birth Place: Big John Hollow, Deane, Rockhouse, Letcher, Perry, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Thomas Kronis Meade
1804–1876
Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Mary (Polly) Hall
1804–1875
Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Samuel Mead
1769–1828
Bedford County, Virginia
Katherine ((Gutbrodt)) Goodbread
1772–1849
North Carolina
Reuben Hall
1778–1862
Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
Nancy (Branham) Smith
1780–1861
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Robert Meade
1750–1825
Hannah Rhodes
1750–1855
Phillipus GUTBRODT
1726–1811
Catherine Souder
1733–1810
Jesse Hall
1746–1833
Candacia Hash
1750–1804
John Smith
1741–1829
Susannah Scarborough
1765–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Mead
1703–1754
Mary Abrahall\Abrell
1705–1764
Moses Rhodes
1724–1769
Mary Meade
1732–1787
Johann (Goodbread)
1698–1776
Anna Schuechner
1703–1770
THOMAS Hall
1702–1794
MARTHA BOLLING
1702–1794
John Sr
1724–1784
Rebecca Anderson
1730–1772
Robert Scarborough
1708–1805
Mary Bailey
1730–1830

Rebecca Meade's Descendants

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Rebecca Meade (1837–1 Nov 1871) m. William (D Collier) Sr (9 May 1835–16 Apr 1913)
  1. 1. Willis (Kirk) Collier 1859–1944 m. Mary (Ellen) Adams 1861–1889
    1. 1. James (Harrison) Collier 1889–1963 m. Calla ("Callie") Bowens 1896–1981 m. Pearl ("Pearley") Back 1905–1993
      1. 1. Inez Collier 1915–1992 m. Ted ((John Harlan)) Adams 1906–1958
        1. 1. Ted (Adams) Junior 1932–2011 m. Clara (Lou) Adams 1937–2023
        2. 2. Rex (Landon) Adams 1936–2021
        3. 3. Johnie (Lyn) Adams 1944–2025

Rebecca Meade's Timeline

5 Records

1837
1837
Birth of Rebecca Meade in Big John Hollow, Deane, Rockhouse, Letcher, Perry, Kentucky, USA
Big John Hollow, Deane, Rockhouse, Letcher, Perry, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 13
Rebecca Meade resided here in My District, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
My District, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 23
Rebecca Meade resided here in District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 33
Rebecca Meade resided here in Precinct 2, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 2, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
1871
1 Nov 1871
Age 34
Death of Rebecca Meade in Baker, Deane, Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
Baker, Deane, Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1837
    Event Place: Big John Hollow, Deane, Rockhouse, Letcher, Perry, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Marriage Records
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M593_481; Page: 368B; Family History Library Film: 545980
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: My District, Floyd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Letcher, Kentucky; Roll: M593_481; Page: 368B; Family History Library Film: 545980

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Letcher
    Record Source: Kentucky, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Nov 1871
    Event Place: Baker, Deane, Rockhouse, Letcher, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Deane, Letcher County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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