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Rufus Meadows 1884–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Oct 1884

Birth Location: Boone, West Virginia

Death Date: 16 Aug 1934

Death Location: United States

Father: John Meadows

Mother: Artie Estep

Spouse(s): Martha Ball

Children(s): Ira Meadows, Maudie Meadows, Marshall Meadows, Audra Meadows, No Meadows

In 1884, Rufus Meadows entered the world in Boone, West Virginia, born to John C Meadows And Artie Estep. In 1900, Rufus Meadows resided in Sherman, Boone, West Virginia, USA. In 1910, Rufus Meadows resided in Peytona, Boone, West Virginia, USA. Rufus Meadows married Martha Ball, and had children including Audra M Meadows, Clarence E Meadows, Ira A Meadows, Marshall C Meadows, Maudie E Meadows, No Name Meadows. Rufus Meadows passed away in 1934 in United States.

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Biography

  • In 1884, Rufus Meadows entered the world in Boone, West Virginia, born to John C Meadows And Artie Estep.
  • In 1900, Rufus Meadows resided in Sherman, Boone, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Rufus Meadows resided in Peytona, Boone, West Virginia, USA.
  • Rufus Meadows married Martha Ball, and had children including Audra M Meadows, Clarence E Meadows, Ira A Meadows, Marshall C Meadows, Maudie E Meadows, No Name Meadows.
  • Rufus Meadows passed away in 1934 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Meadows
1836–1920
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Artie Estep
1843–1906
Birth Location: West Virginia
AE

Spouses(s)

Martha Ball
1897–
Birth Location: West Virginia
MB

Children(s)

Ira Meadows
1911–
Birth Location: West Virginia
IM
Maudie Meadows
1913–
Birth Location: West Virginia
MM
Marshall Meadows
1915–
Birth Location: West Virginia
MM
Audra Meadows
1917–
Birth Location: West Virginia
AM
No Meadows
1910–
Birth Location: West Virginia
NM

Rufus Meadows's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Meadows
1884–1934
Birth Place: Boone, West Virginia
Parents
John C. Meadows
1836–1920
West Virginia
Artie Estep
1843–1906
West Virginia
Grandparents
John Meadows
1798–1871
Virginia
Ruth Alford
1805–
Virginia
Joel (Henry Estep) Sr.
1788–1864
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Rebecca (May) Hall
1813–1902
Scot Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Arris Meadows
1760–1920
Martha Byrnside
1759–
Reuben Hall
1771–1862
Nancy Smith
1780–1861
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Josiah Meadows
1738–1836
Lavina Meadows
1730–1798
John Jr.
1762–1829
Susanna Scarborough
1765–1855

Rufus Meadows's Descendants

1.
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Rufus Meadows (12 Oct 1884–16 Aug 1934) m. Martha Ball (abt 1897–)
  1. 1. Ira (A) Meadows 1911–
  2. 2. Maudie (E) Meadows 1913–
  3. 3. Marshall (C) Meadows 1915–
  4. 4. Audra (M) Meadows 1917–
  5. 5. No (Name) Meadows 1910–

Rufus Meadows's Timeline

8 Records

1884
12 Oct 1884
Birth of Rufus Meadows in Boone, West Virginia
Boone, West Virginia
1900
1900
Age 16
Rufus Meadows resided here in Sherman, Boone, West Virginia, USA
Sherman, Boone, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
Rufus Meadows resided here in Peytona, Boone, West Virginia, USA
Peytona, Boone, West Virginia, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 33
Rufus Meadows resided here in Boone, West Virginia
Boone, West Virginia
1920
1920
Age 36
Rufus Meadows resided here in Washington, Boone, West Virginia, USA
Washington, Boone, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Rufus Meadows resided here in Peytona, Boone, West Virginia
Peytona, Boone, West Virginia
1934
14 Aug 1934
Age 50
Death of Rufus Meadows in Boone, West Virginia, United States
Boone, West Virginia, United States
1934
16 Aug 1934
Age 50
Burial of Rufus Meadows in United States
United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1884
    Event Place: Boone, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Births Index
    [2] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [3] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Boone, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1949; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 246
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Peytona, Boone, West Virginia; Roll: 2526; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0004; Image: 729.0; FHL microfilm: 2342260
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Boone; Roll: 1992379
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sherman, Boone, West Virginia; Roll: 1755; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1241755
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Peytona, Boone, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1676; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1375689

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sherman, Boone, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sherman, Boone, West Virginia; Roll: 1755; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1241755

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Peytona, Boone, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Peytona, Boone, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1676; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1375689

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Boone, West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: West Virginia; Registration County: Boone; Roll: 1992379

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Washington, Boone, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington, Boone, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1949; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 246

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Peytona, Boone, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Peytona, Boone, West Virginia; Roll: 2526; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0004; Image: 729.0; FHL microfilm: 2342260

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1934
    Event Place: Boone, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1934
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: West Virginia, Deaths Index
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