YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Russel Kenneth Meckley 1904–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Sep 1904

Birth Location: Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 22 May 1981

Death Location: Elkview, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States De America

Father: John Meckley

Mother: Hattie Unknown

Spouse(s): Retha Hayes

Children(s): Darrel Meckley

The story of Russel Kenneth Meckley began in 1904 in Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA. In 1910, Russel Kenneth Meckley resided in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia. In 1920, Russel Kenneth Meckley resided in Big Sandy, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA. Russel Kenneth Meckley married Retha Famy Hayes, and had children including Darrel Co Meckley, Julia J Meckley. Russel Kenneth Meckley passed away in 1981 in Elkview, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States De America.

Find more search results for Russel Meckley
RM

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Russel Kenneth Meckley began in 1904 in Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Russel Kenneth Meckley resided in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia.
  • In 1920, Russel Kenneth Meckley resided in Big Sandy, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA.
  • Russel Kenneth Meckley married Retha Famy Hayes, and had children including Darrel Co Meckley, Julia J Meckley.
  • Russel Kenneth Meckley passed away in 1981 in Elkview, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States De America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Russel Meckley's Ancestors

Self
Russel Meckley
1904–1981
Birth Place: Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Parents
John H Wesley Meckley
1877–1959
Beaver City, Clarion, Pennsylvania, USA
Hattie (A) Unknown
1888–
West Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Russel Meckley's Descendants

1.
RM
Russel (Kenneth) Meckley (20 Sep 1904–22 May 1981) m. Retha (Famy) Hayes (23 Dec 1910–28 Apr 1989)
  1. 1. Darrel (Co) Meckley 1926–

Russel Meckley's Timeline

6 Records

1904
20 Sep 1904
Birth of Russel Kenneth Meckley in Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 6
Russel Kenneth Meckley resided here in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia
Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia
1920
1920
Age 16
Russel Kenneth Meckley resided here in Big Sandy, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Big Sandy, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 26
Russel Kenneth Meckley resided here in Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia
Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia
1935
Bet. 1935–1993
Age 31
Russel Kenneth Meckley resided here in Elkview, WV
Elkview, WV
1981
22 May 1981
Age 77
Death of Russel Kenneth Meckley in Elkview, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States De America
Elkview, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States De America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1904
    Event Place: Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Public Records Index
    [2] Social Security Death Index (CD ROM), Number: 236-07-8161; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: 2538; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 59; Image: 338.0.
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Big Sandy, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1957; Page: 29B; Enumeration District: 65; Image: .
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1680; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 750.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1680; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 750.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Big Sandy, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Big Sandy, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1957; Page: 29B; Enumeration District: 65; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: 2538; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 59; Image: 338.0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1935–1993
    Event Place: Elkview, WV
    Record Source: U.S. Public Records Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 May 1981
    Event Place: Elkview, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States De America
    Record Source: Social Security Death Index (CD ROM), Number: 236-07-8161; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951.

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE