YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

William Lafayette Meeks 1875–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 April 1875

Birth Location: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 9 August 1940

Death Location: Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: Harmon Meeks

Mother: Elizabeth Davenport

Spouse(s): Frances Tinsley

Children(s): Zangwell Meeks, Willie Meeks, Theodore Meeks, Donald Meeks, Richard Meeks, Emily Meeks, Frances Meeks, Wyatt Meeks

In 1875, William Lafayette Meeks entered the world in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA, born to Harmon Taylor Meeks And Elizabeth Davenport. In 1880, William Lafayette Meeks resided in Dunklin, Greenville, South Carolina, USA. In 1910, William Lafayette Meeks resided in Anderson Ward 4, Anderson, South Carolina, USA. William Lafayette Meeks married Frances Dora Tinsley, and had children including Donald Meeks, Emily Coy Meeks, Frances Hazel Meeks, Infant Meeks, Richard Meeks, Theodore Meeks, Willie Mae Meeks, Wyatt Meeks, Zangwell Warren Meeks. William Lafayette Meeks passed away in 1940 in Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Find more search results for William Meeks
WM

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

  • In 1875, William Lafayette Meeks entered the world in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA, born to Harmon Taylor Meeks And Elizabeth Davenport.
  • In 1880, William Lafayette Meeks resided in Dunklin, Greenville, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, William Lafayette Meeks resided in Anderson Ward 4, Anderson, South Carolina, USA.
  • William Lafayette Meeks married Frances Dora Tinsley, and had children including Donald Meeks, Emily Coy Meeks, Frances Hazel Meeks, Infant Meeks, Richard Meeks, Theodore Meeks, Willie Mae Meeks, Wyatt Meeks, Zangwell Warren Meeks.
  • William Lafayette Meeks passed away in 1940 in Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Meeks's Ancestors

Self
William Meeks
1875–1940
Birth Place: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Harmon Taylor Meeks
1855–1932
Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
Elizabeth Davenport
1850–1936
Greenville District, South Carolina
Grandparents
Irvin Davenport
1822–1882
South Carolina
Nancy Sullivan
1826–
South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Francis Davenport
1796–1868
Elizabeth Estridge
1801–1841
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Davenport
1763–1842
Phoebe Gross
1773–1841

William Meeks's Descendants

1.
WM
William (Lafayette) Meeks (9 April 1875–9 August 1940) m. Frances (Dora) Tinsley (19 October 1870–18 October 1938)
  1. 1. Zangwell (Warren) Meeks 1904–1969
  2. 2. Willie (Mae) Meeks 1912–1991 m. Samuel (Gladney) Harden 1907–
    1. 1. Richard (Warren) Harden 1946–1987
    2. 2. Infant (Son) Harden 1941–1941
  3. 3. Theodore Meeks 1899–
  4. 4. Donald Meeks 1902–
  5. 5. Richard Meeks 1903–
  6. 6. Emily (Coy) Meeks 1906–1964 m. Charles (Starke Sullivan) Jr 1893–1939
    1. 1. Luta (Sullivan) Mayfield 1936–2010 m. Walter (Alexander) Mayfield 1934–2017
    2. 2. Emily (Coy) Sullivan 1930–2011
  7. 7. Frances (Hazel) Meeks 1908–2002 m. J (Watt Kirkpatrick) Sr 1906–1993
    1. 1. James (Watt Kirkpatrick) Jr 1932–2009
  8. 8. Wyatt Meeks 1900–

William Meeks's Timeline

5 Records

1875
9 April 1875
Birth of William Lafayette Meeks in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 5
William Lafayette Meeks resided here in Dunklin, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Dunklin, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 35
William Lafayette Meeks resided here in Anderson Ward 4, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Anderson Ward 4, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 45
William Lafayette Meeks resided here in Anderson Ward 4, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Anderson Ward 4, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1940
9 August 1940
Age 65
Death of William Lafayette Meeks in Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 April 1875
    Event Place: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Anderson Ward 4, Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1684; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 24
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Anderson Ward 4, Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1448; Page: 19a; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1375461
    [4] South Carolina, U.S., Death Records, 1821-1971, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, South Carolina; South Carolina Death Records; Year Range: 1925-1949; Death County or Certificate Range: Anderson
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Dunklin, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Anderson Ward 4, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Anderson Ward 4, Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1448; Page: 19a; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1375461

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Anderson Ward 4, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Anderson Ward 4, Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1684; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 24

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 August 1940
    Event Place: Anderson, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] South Carolina, U.S., Death Records, 1821-1971, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, South Carolina; South Carolina Death Records; Year Range: 1925-1949; Death County or Certificate Range: Anderson
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Anderson, Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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