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William Ernest MEADOR 1901–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Apr 1901

Birth Location: Newton County, Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 28 Jul 1976

Death Location: Union, Newton, Mississippi, USA

Father: William MEADOR

Mother: Martha Meador

Spouse(s): Ola Meador

Children(s): Gary MEADOR

In 1901, William Ernest MEADOR entered the world in Newton County, Mississippi, USA, born to William A Meador And Martha E Webb Meador. In 1910, William Ernest MEADOR resided in Newton County, Mississippi, USA. In 1920, William Ernest MEADOR resided in Newton County, Mississippi, USA. William Ernest MEADOR married Ola Mae Addy Meador, and had children including Gary K Meador. William Ernest MEADOR passed away in 1976 in Union, Newton, Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1901, William Ernest MEADOR entered the world in Newton County, Mississippi, USA, born to William A Meador And Martha E Webb Meador.
  • In 1910, William Ernest MEADOR resided in Newton County, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1920, William Ernest MEADOR resided in Newton County, Mississippi, USA.
  • William Ernest MEADOR married Ola Mae Addy Meador, and had children including Gary K Meador.
  • William Ernest MEADOR passed away in 1976 in Union, Newton, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William MEADOR
1865–1945
Birth Location: Newton County, Mississippi, USA
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Martha Meador
1868–1951
Birth Location: Newton County, Mississippi, USA
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Spouses(s)

Ola Meador
1907–2006
Birth Location: Union, Newton, Mississippi, USA
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Children(s)

Gary MEADOR
1936–2019
Birth Location: Newton County, Mississippi, USA
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William MEADOR's Ancestors

Self
William MEADOR
1901–1976
Birth Place: Newton County, Mississippi, USA
Parents
William A MEADOR
1865–1945
Newton County, Mississippi, USA
Martha (E WEBB) Meador
1868–1951
Newton County, Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin (Frank) MEADOR
1836–1915
Alabama, USA
Mary (Jane VAUGHN) Meador
1849–1933
Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA
John (J) WEBB
1835–1872
Dooly County, Georgia, USA
Nancy (Elizabeth PAYNE) Webb
1849–
Franklin County, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William MEADOR's Descendants

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William (Ernest) MEADOR (18 Apr 1901–28 Jul 1976) m. Ola (Mae ADDY) Meador (27 May 1907–31 Jul 2006)
  1. 1. Gary (K) MEADOR 1936–2019 m. Virginia (Fay HARPER) Meador 1938–2019

William MEADOR's Timeline

8 Records

1901
18 Apr 1901
Birth of William Ernest MEADOR in Newton County, Mississippi, USA
Newton County, Mississippi, USA
1910
1910
Age 9
William Ernest MEADOR resided here in Newton County, Mississippi, USA
Newton County, Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 19
William Ernest MEADOR resided here in Newton County, Mississippi, USA
Newton County, Mississippi, USA
1930
1930
Age 29
William Ernest MEADOR resided here in Newton County, Mississippi, USA
Newton County, Mississippi, USA
1935
1935
Age 34
William Ernest MEADOR resided here in Newton County, Mississippi, USA
Newton County, Mississippi, USA
1940
1940
Age 39
William Ernest MEADOR resided here in Newton County, Mississippi, USA
Newton County, Mississippi, USA
1950
1950
Age 49
William Ernest MEADOR resided here in Newton County, Mississippi, USA
Newton County, Mississippi, USA
1976
28 Jul 1976
Age 75
Death of William Ernest MEADOR in Newton County, Mississippi, USA
Newton County, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1901
    Event Place: Newton County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Mississippi, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 163
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 3, Newton, Mississippi; Roll: T625_888; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 96
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 3, Newton, Mississippi; Roll: T624_753; Page: 14a; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1374766
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Union Appeal; Publication Date: 5 Aug 1976; Publication Place: Union, Mississippi, USA; ,0.08493374,0.79842526,0.2635224&xid=3355
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Newton County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 3, Newton, Mississippi; Roll: T624_753; Page: 14a; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1374766

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Newton County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 3, Newton, Mississippi; Roll: T625_888; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 96

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Newton County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Newton County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Newton County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Newton County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Jul 1976
    Event Place: Newton County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Union Appeal; Publication Date: 5 Aug 1976; Publication Place: Union, Mississippi, USA; ,0.08493374,0.79842526,0.2635224&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Union, Newton, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Union Appeal; Publication Date: 5 Aug 1976; Publication Place: Union, Mississippi, USA; ,0.08493374,0.79842526,0.2635224&xid=3355
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