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Richard Tillman Meador 1896–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Apr 1896

Birth Location: Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA

Death Date: 20 May 1972

Death Location: Webster, Harris, Texas, USA

Father: Benjamin Sr

Mother: Anna Tillman

Spouse(s): Willie Norwood

Children(s): Lyndel Meador, Helen Meador, Dorothy Meador

In 1896, Richard Tillman Meador entered the world in Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA, born to Benjamin Franklin Meador Sr And Anna Elizabeth Betty Tillman. In 1900, Richard Tillman Meador resided in Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA. In 1910, Richard Tillman Meador resided in Justice Precinct 2, Harris, Texas, USA. Richard Tillman Meador married Willie Helen Norwood, and had children including Dorothy May Meador, Helen June Meador, Lyndel Lucile Meador. Richard Tillman Meador passed away in 1972 in Webster, Harris, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Richard Tillman Meador entered the world in Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA, born to Benjamin Franklin Meador Sr And Anna Elizabeth Betty Tillman.
  • In 1900, Richard Tillman Meador resided in Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA.
  • In 1910, Richard Tillman Meador resided in Justice Precinct 2, Harris, Texas, USA.
  • Richard Tillman Meador married Willie Helen Norwood, and had children including Dorothy May Meador, Helen June Meador, Lyndel Lucile Meador.
  • Richard Tillman Meador passed away in 1972 in Webster, Harris, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Sr
1848–1922
Birth Location: Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
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Anna Tillman
1860–1941
Birth Location: Patroon, Shelby, Texas, USA
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Spouses(s)

Willie Norwood
1903–1980
Birth Location: Near Brookshire, Waller, Texas, USA
WN

Children(s)

Lyndel Meador
1923–1998
Birth Location: South Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
LM
Helen Meador
1931–1975
Birth Location: Kerrville, Kerr, Texas, USA
HM
Dorothy Meador
1924–2010
Birth Location: South Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
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Richard Meador's Ancestors

Self
Richard Meador
1896–1972
Birth Place: Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
Parents
Benjamin Franklin Meador Sr
1848–1922
Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
Anna (Elizabeth "Betty") Tillman
1860–1941
Patroon, Shelby, Texas, USA
Grandparents
Richard (A Meador) Sr
1808–1853
Virginia
Mary (Ann) Tucker
1818–1864
Hardin County, Kentucky, USA
Elza Tillman
1827–1864
Chatham County, Georgia, USA
Florida Matlock
1830–1893
Tattnall County, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Leroy Meador
1765–1833
Prudence Cannon
1775–1840
Stephen Matlock
1773–1853
Mary Stanley
1782–1837
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Meador's Descendants

1.
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Richard (Tillman) Meador (14 Apr 1896–20 May 1972) m. Willie (Helen) Norwood (18 Dec 1903–28 Jan 1980)
  1. 1. Lyndel (Lucile) Meador 1923–1998
  2. 2. Helen (June) Meador 1931–1975 m. Albert (Glenn) Barnetzke 1925–2018
  3. 3. Dorothy (May) Meador 1924–2010 m. August (Benjamin) Grant 1921–1994

Richard Meador's Timeline

9 Records

1896
14 Apr 1896
Birth of Richard Tillman Meador in Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 4
Richard Tillman Meador resided here in Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Richard Tillman Meador resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Harris, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Harris, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
Richard Tillman Meador resided here in Olongapo, Philippine Islands,
Olongapo, Philippine Islands,
1930
1930
Age 34
Richard Tillman Meador resided here in Precinct 1, Kerr, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Kerr, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Richard Tillman Meador resided here in South Houston, Harris, Texas
South Houston, Harris, Texas
1940
1940
Age 44
Richard Tillman Meador resided here in South Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
South Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1942
27 Apr 1942
Age 46
Richard Tillman Meador resided here in South Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
South Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1972
20 May 1972
Age 76
Death of Richard Tillman Meador in South Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
South Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1896
    Event Place: Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04053; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 101-18
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 450-01-5375; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Olongapo, Philippine Islands, Military and Naval Forces; Roll: T625_2041; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: USS New Orleans
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Kerr, Texas; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2342101
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Milam, Sabine, Texas; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1241668
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Harris, Texas; Roll: T624_1561; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1375574
    [9] Texas, Select County Marriage Index
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Milam, Sabine, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Milam, Sabine, Texas; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1241668

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Harris, Texas; Roll: T624_1561; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1375574

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Olongapo, Philippine Islands,
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Olongapo, Philippine Islands, Military and Naval Forces; Roll: T625_2041; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: USS New Orleans

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Kerr, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Kerr, Texas; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2342101

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: South Houston, Harris, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04053; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 101-18

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: South Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Houston, Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04053; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 101-18

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1942
    Event Place: South Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 May 1972
    Event Place: South Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 450-01-5375; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Texas, Death Index
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Webster, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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