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Silas Newton Meeks 1862–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 May 1862

Birth Location: Coalmont, Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 27 May 1944

Death Location: Leonard, Fannin County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Felix Meeks

Mother: Nancy Tucker

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In 1862, Silas Newton Meeks entered the world in Coalmont, Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to Felix Grundy Meeks And Nancy Tucker. In 1870, Silas Newton Meeks resided in District 11, Grundy, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, Silas Newton Meeks resided in District 1, Grundy, Tennessee, USA. Silas Newton Meeks passed away in 1944 in Leonard, Fannin County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1862, Silas Newton Meeks entered the world in Coalmont, Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to Felix Grundy Meeks And Nancy Tucker.
  • In 1870, Silas Newton Meeks resided in District 11, Grundy, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1880, Silas Newton Meeks resided in District 1, Grundy, Tennessee, USA.
  • Silas Newton Meeks passed away in 1944 in Leonard, Fannin County, Texas, United States of America.

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Silas Meeks's Ancestors

Self
Silas Meeks
1862–1944
Birth Place: Coalmont, Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
Felix Grundy Meeks
1832–1926
Coalmont, Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America
Nancy Tucker
1834–1917
Coalmont, Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
Isaac Meeks
1804–1867
Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
Tabitha (D) More
1811–
Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
David Meeks
1761–1815
Elizabeth Payne
1765–1860
William More
1742–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Silas Meeks's Timeline

7 Records

1862
3 May 1862
Birth of Silas Newton Meeks in Coalmont, Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America
Coalmont, Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 8
Silas Newton Meeks resided here in District 11, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
District 11, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 18
Silas Newton Meeks resided here in District 1, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
District 1, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 38
Silas Newton Meeks resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Fannin, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Fannin, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 48
Silas Newton Meeks resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Fannin, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Fannin, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 58
Silas Newton Meeks resided here in Bailey, Fannin, Texas, USA
Bailey, Fannin, Texas, USA
1944
27 May 1944
Age 82
Death of Silas Newton Meeks in Leonard, Fannin County, Texas, United States of America
Leonard, Fannin County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 May 1862
    Event Place: Coalmont, Grundy County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bailey, Fannin, Texas; Roll: T625_1802; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 44
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1, Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: 1258; Page: 262D; Enumeration District: 041
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 11, Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1532; Page: 500A; Family History Library Film: 553031
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Fannin, Texas; Page: 23; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1241633
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Fannin, Texas; Roll: T624_1547; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1375560
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 11, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 11, Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1532; Page: 500A; Family History Library Film: 553031

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 1, Grundy, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1, Grundy, Tennessee; Roll: 1258; Page: 262D; Enumeration District: 041

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Fannin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Fannin, Texas; Page: 23; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1241633

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Fannin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Fannin, Texas; Roll: T624_1547; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1375560

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bailey, Fannin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bailey, Fannin, Texas; Roll: T625_1802; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 44

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 May 1944
    Event Place: Leonard, Fannin County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Leonard, Fannin County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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