Meadors - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: meadors and cox of williamsburg, ky

leesburgsusan — 2012-03-31 21:17:14Z

Hi Jeremy,
Great to hear from you. Yes, you are related to my husband, David Estess Meadows. Your grandfather(John Melvin), and my husband's grandfather(David Lawrence), were brothers. Your father(Oscar Lee), and my husband's father(Paul Edward), were 1st cousins. David Lawrence was a coal miner and was married to Mabel Arvilla Davis. They had 7 children but only 3 of them lived to adulthood(William Estess,Loretta, and Paul Edward). David Lawrence and Mabel Arvilla lived in Wallins Creek, KY(Harlan Co.).They have all passed away.I will have my husband help me send you the photo tomorrow morning. I'll help you in any way I can.Otis and his wife Shirley live in Lake Wylie,SC. We live in Central FL.
Regards, Susan Cook Meadows

Re: meadors and cox of williamsburg, ky

jemgrand — 2012-03-31 17:21:11Z

Hello yes Oscar was my father. Otis and Shirley are my aunt and uncle. My mother was Karen Rogers she was his last wife patricia was his first. Yes I would like to have that picture if possible. My number is 765 278 2059. My email is jem_grand@Yahoo.com
Thanks. I haven't seen Otis and Shirley since I was a kid I know they live in North Carolina or did when I last heard from them. So does this mean were relation? Hope to hear back from you soon.

Re: meadors and cox of williamsburg, ky

leesburgsusan — 2012-03-31 03:03:27Z

Hi again Jeremy,
Was your father Oscar Lee Meadows? If so, your aunt's husband, Otis Grimes (Shirley Meadors Grimes), sent me a photo of him in his military uniform.Would be glad to pass it on to you if you don't have it. What was your mother's name? Otis mentioned that Oscar had been married more than once but only knew one wife's name, Patricia Taylor of St. Albans,UK.
Susan Meadows

Re: Hello

leesburgsusan — 2012-03-31 02:28:16Z

Hi Jeremy,
My husband's paternal grandfather was David Lawrence Meadors/Meadows. David Lawrence was one of John Melvin's brothers. David Lawrence was married to Mabel Arvilla Davis. After leaving Whitley Co., KY they ended up in Wallins Creek, KY (Harlan Co.) where Lawrence worked in the coal mines. Arvilla passed away in the 70s and I believe Lawrence died about 1988. They had a total of 7 children but only 3 of them lived to reach adulthood. My husband's father was one of their sons, Paul Edward Meadows.
Arvilla also had Lawrence change the r to a w in the Meadors name.
I would be glad to help you in any way I can and send you photos of the family.
Susan Cook Meadows-wife of David Estess Meadows

Re: meadors and cox of williamsburg, ky

jemgrand — 2011-12-21 18:28:26Z

Hello, I beleive your great grandpa Joe was my great uncle, my grand father was John melvin meadors he had brothers and sisters I never met, Joe was one of his brothers, there dads name was john William meadors, mothers was Margaret Isabell Duncan. My grandmother was Lilly mae Martin she changed our name after she devorced John melvin and moved to Indiana with my dad and aunts. She added the W instead of the R because in her words it sounded less hillbilly. It turns out that thru a relative on the Duncan side of the family that out our family tree was already done and dates back to 1290 A.D. in Suffolk England. I Have done a lot of research and by talking with this gentleman we were able to go back from father to son to 1290.A.D. so if you want anymore info my email is jem_grand@Yahoo.com. Than you for responding, hope to here back from you.

Re: meadors and cox of williamsburg, ky

tchamberlin5 — 2011-12-21 02:25:57Z

Hi, my name is Theresa. My grandfather was Everett meadows. He was from Rhines Creek. He married my grandmother Lillie Lay and they lived in McCreary Co. Ky.My Grandpa's Dad was Joe Meadors and his Dad's name was John Meadors. I haven't been working on my family tree for a little while, but i am going to get started on it again after the holidays. Hopefully this information has helped you. please let me know. We are probly cousins some where down the line. I don't know why my grandpa started spelling his last name with a w instead of an r. His brother Ollie spelt his with an r. Merry Christmas. GOD BLESS!!!

Re: meadors and cox of williamsburg, ky

jemgrand — 2011-11-17 04:05:03Z

Hello my name is jeremy meadows, my great grand father was john william meadors, grand father john melvin meadors I belive were related, I dont know much of my family history.

Hello

jemgrand — 2011-11-17 03:56:48Z

My name is jeremy meadows formerly meadors, my great grandfater is john william meadors, grand father jehn melvin meadors jelico creek ky, I dont know much about my family history would like to see if there are relatives out there

James Meadors of Tulsa

reggie1958 — 2010-09-29 20:31:13Z

Hello all. I knew this man when I was in high school in Tulsa, in 1975-76. He was married to Mary, and had a son named James who was born in the early 60's. He suffered, as I recall, from MS.

He was a CB radio person of local note, his handle being "Tulsa Boy", and they lived at 3817 S Madison.

I'm tracing Creekmore roots and was curious if his family extended back to Whitley County, KY.

Many thanks,

Reggie Hulsey

MEADORS 1 Dennis W 1881-1965

t42MountOlivet — 2010-07-08 12:23:36Z

MEADORS 1 Dennis W 1881-1965

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MEADORS 1 Sam T 1895-1957

t42MountOlivet — 2010-07-08 12:23:21Z

MEADORS 1 Sam T 1895-1957

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MEADORS 1 Hazel 1907-

t42MountOlivet — 2010-07-08 12:23:08Z

MEADORS 1 Hazel 1907-

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MEADORS 1 S T 1849-1937

t42MountOlivet — 2010-07-08 12:22:56Z

MEADORS 1 S T 1849-1937

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MEADORS 1 Alice T 1866-1934

t42MountOlivet — 2010-07-08 12:22:41Z

MEADORS 1 Alice T 1866-1934

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KIDWELL Alice MEADORS 1 1893-1976

t42MountOlivet — 2010-07-08 12:22:09Z

KIDWELL Alice MEADORS 1 1893-1976

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Re: meadors and cox of williamsburg, ky

tchamberlin5 — 2010-06-04 21:45:43Z

Hi,My name is Theresa Chamberlin.My GGGrandfather was John Meadors.My Grandfather's name was Everett Meadows from McCreary Co.Ky.When i was a kid we would go over to the old home place that Kerns lived in.I think the old home place was sold to someone else in the family and Kern's moved up to St.Paris,Ohio with his daughter.He passed away a few months ago.We were told that the limitation of time had run out on getting the Texas money.Have more info.Would like to hear from anyone from this line of Meadors-Meadows.John Meadors wife was Susan Criscillis.My Grampa Everett's Mom and Dad were Joseph Meadors and Nancy Stephens.They were from Jelico Creek And Rines Creek.My Grampa's siblings are Ollie Meadows,Elmon Meadors,Bertha Meadows,Nola Meadows and Zola Meadows.Bertha lived in Indiana i think.All th rest in McCreary County.My Mother's name is Beverly Ann Meadows.My Father's Clinton Ledford Stephens

Re: Duke Perry Meadors

BarbaraSchmeichel — 2010-05-05 01:24:15Z

Hi Rhonda, I am the granddaughter of Quince Meadors. Quince and Duke were brothers. I have information on our Meadors line.

Lafayette & Sarah Etta Meadors (twins) born March 29, 1854

Mamccoskey — 2009-12-21 22:41:31Z

I am looking for any information on these persons. Specifically, I am looking for information on their paternal line.

My mother-in-law was a granddaughter to Lafayette Meadors and his wife Florence Mae Waisner. All indications are these two were born in Washington County, Indiana.

Any help would be extremely appreciated.

Re: McCreary County

prcb59 — 2009-10-12 00:40:33Z

My grandmother, Rachel Gertrude Meadors (1907-1981) used to tell a story about our family being heirs to the "Spindletop" oil company.

Eliza/Elisa Hammons Meadors

gladysmeadows41 — 2009-09-26 18:42:50Z

I am looking for any information for Eliza Hammons Meadors.

I know that she was married to William D Meadors who divorced her and married a younger woman Bettie Cotner. Eliza was linving with her son Richard Luther Meadows in 1910. I would like to know when she died and where she is burried.

Yes, the spelling difference is correct

Thanks

G. Meadows

Meadors; Korean War Vet who had a son

lilsungie — 2009-08-02 17:00:37Z

I'm looking for my biological grandfather, who I'm assuming has passed. I have only a single military photo with the name Meadors on his chest. He came and had a child with my Korean grandmother, begged her to come back to the US with him on three different occasions, all to which she refused. She has since passed, but was a resident of Munsan, South Korea. My father, who is now 52, has no information on him except the photo.

looking for father

meadorsronnie — 2009-04-20 05:25:57Z

Trying to find info on carl eugene meadors.Was born in cali in the 1940s.Guess is 1946.Son has health problems,need family history.

james meadors

santrim07 — 2009-03-16 02:16:06Z

looking for info on a james meadors that was born apr 7 1852and married clarada powers about 1887 before he married he started going by the name shumate because of some trouble he had he died 1931need info on his parents

MEADORS Michael Joe 1949-2001 section 11

t42DFWNat — 2009-02-19 22:45:26Z

MEADORS Michael Joe 1949-2001 section 11

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Re: Meadors of Whitley County, KY

aferguson71 — 2009-02-19 20:18:57Z

Hi! I don't know if I can help you, but we are cousins through Jacob Meadors and Martha Angel, except I am a descendant of their son Grover C. Meadors. I have a bunch of info. about the brothers and sisters (although it's about 10 years old). I saw a huge Meadors family tree going back to 15-1600s (I think the owner is nikkioco5) and I was wondering if you had seen it or knew anything about it. In any case, it's good to know there are others out there researching our huge Meadors family!

aferguson71

MEADORS Louis D and Virginia

t42Moore — 2008-12-01 22:34:52Z

MEADORS Louis D and Virginia

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Re: Meadors of Whitley County, KY

keefekimberly — 2008-10-02 20:03:33Z

I don't know if my Meadors connect with yours or not.

My great-great-grandmother was Deborah (Debbie) Meadors (1883-1965). She is the daughter of Jacob Meadors (1857-1921) and Martha Ann Angel (1858-1923), and was married to Ancil M. Meadows (1876-1958).

Jacob's parents were Jeremiah Meadors (1822-1899) and Mary "Polly" Creekmore (1823-1912). He was born in Whitley county.

Jeremiah's parents are Rueben Meadors or Meadows (1793-1861) and Jane Campbell (1798-1854). He was also born in Whitley County.

I have Rueben's father as John Meadors (1762-1839) and his mother as Jemima Melton (1771-1796).

Does any of this sound familiar to anyone? I would love to share info and am seeking any knowledge of Ancil Meadows.

Thanks,
Kim

Re: Whitley County,Kentucky Meadors

keefekimberly — 2008-10-02 19:45:05Z

My great-great-grandmother was Deborah (Debbie) Meadors. She was born in Whitley county in 1883 to Jacob Meadors and Martha Ann Angel.

She was married to Ancil M. Meadows (1876-1958). We do not know anything about Ancil. If anyone has any info on him it would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Whitley County,Kentucky Meadors

rrchrissy14 — 2008-09-30 14:53:13Z

my grandma might have some information email me at rrchrissy14@yahoo.com and we might be able to help each other.

Re: Josiah Martin Meadors

bettykay1949 — 2008-09-17 12:13:56Z

Who were Josiah Martin Meadors parents?

Re: Josiah Martin Meadors

raconteur27 — 2008-09-16 04:07:40Z

I am in your line of Meadors. email me at reachdebbie@gmail.com.

Re: Need help RE Sarah Atkinson who married Jehu Meador

raconteur27 — 2008-09-16 04:04:46Z

My line of Meadors originates with Thomas Meador, Sr> Thomas Meador, Jr >John >Jonas, Sr. > Joel, Sr. > Isham > Eli > Nathaniel > George Henry > Joanna [where Meador name ends] > Wayne Henbest > Larry > myself. Your Jehu and my Joel, Sr. were brothers!

Email me at reachdebbie@gmail.com and I will send you what info I have on this line.

Re: McCreary County

bhamlinj01 — 2007-12-06 18:11:37Z

Well it is 2007 have you seen any money yet... There in lies the question. Oil rights and land rights where bought and sold just like watches in New York. So what do you think happened to our so called money? It is in the stock market getting bigger. We will never see any of that money because there is no paper trail and if there was BIG OIL would have lost it some where... Good Luck. My great Grandpa was Elmon Meadors and I have heard of Delmar..

Bruce

Need help RE Sarah Atkinson who married Jehu Meador

S_stoklosa — 2007-10-11 14:36:14Z

I would appreciate some help:

Jonas Meador was born abt 1698-1700 to John Meador and his 2nd wife
Jonas Meador married Frances Unknown.
Jonas and Frances had 9 children.

Does anyone have an actual birthdate or year for any of their children? (Bible, tombstone...)
Does anyone have a calculated birthyear for any of their children? (court record, marriage record...)

The dates I have are from "Our Meador Familes In Colonial America" by Victor P. Meador and Bernal M. Meador.
They seem to be "calculated" or "estimates" but they don't say how they estimated their dates.

My line is through their son Jehu Meador.
Jehu was born abt 1738 in (prob) Caroline County, VA. (7th in birth order according to the above book.)

Jehu Meador married Sarah Atkinson.
Sarah Atkinson Meador is said to be the daughter of Samuel Atkinson and wife Mary Ann.

I would like to know how Sarah Atkinson was identified as the wife of Jehu Meador (son of Jonas & Frances Meador). As far as I can determine, no marriage records exist.

There is a "Sarah Meaders" mentioned in the 1794 will of Samuel Atkinson in Cumberland Co, VA:

"... I give and bequeath to my Daughter Sarah Meaders a negro woman named Lucy, a negro boy named Isaac, and negro girl named Agg, all of them now in her possession to her and her Heirs forever ..."

In Jehu Meador's will written 10th of February 1808, there is no mention of his wife, so we presume that she is deceased.
There is also no mention of the 3 slaves Sarah Atkinson Meador inherited.

Is there a land record or other document where Jehu Meador's wife is identified as Sarah?

Thanks,
Sandi
John>Jonas>Jehu I>Jehu II>Jehu III> Elizabeth Jane Meador (this is where my Meador line females out)

Re: Looking for Meadors-Nelson Connection in AR

tmeadors_1 — 2007-09-29 15:42:01Z

I am the great-great-great-great grandson of WIlliam J. Meadors of Crawford County, Arkansas. I will look into his file, and will see which of his daughters married a Nelson. You may have already discovered the information that you need, but now I am curious as well!

Family site

2004-09-14 00:57:00Z

I've made a My Family Site for the surname Meadows and the various spellings. We have just started it and it is FREE.
For an invite please email: Lora Lynch llora22000@yahoo.com or Emma Ayles aeayles@earthlink.net

Looking for Meadors-Nelson Connection in AR

lmhgen — 2007-07-25 13:07:54Z

My great great grandfather, Rutherford L. Nelson, is listed in the 1880 Census as a grandson of William James (W.J.) Meadors in Crawford Co. Arkansas. Unfortunately there are no parents listed with Rutherford. Does anyone have any idea which of William Meadors's girls may have married a Nelson?

Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Thomas W. Meadors or Susan Meadors b--1781

mbillbuck — 2007-06-27 16:20:24Z

Hi I saw that you had some information posted on David Billings and Susannah Macay. I have information on the Parents and Grandparents of David if you are interested, please contact me at rmbuck@huntel.net

Re: Meadors from Thomas Meador to the Meadors of Smith CO. and Macon Co. Tennessee

CAMomLMK — 2007-05-15 22:23:43Z

Lewis W. and Malvina Meadors moved from Macon County, TN to Ellis County Texas between 1880 and 1900. Their son, Noah F. Meadors married Laura Franks in Ellis Co. Texas in 1900. I am connected to the Meadors family through Laura Franks and also through the Parker family. I don't really know a lot about the Meadors except the ones who came to Ellis County. Lewis and Malvina are buried in the Midlothian Cem. Hope that helps a little anyway.

Meadors from Thomas Meador to the Meadors of Smith CO. and Macon Co. Tennessee

bluegrasswildflower — 2007-02-05 03:36:42Z

Hello. I am doing research on all the meadors from Thomas to William Meador and Telitha Jent. Their Daughter Lennie Isabel Meador who married Critt Pyland is my ancestor..Is there any indian in this family?
Please contact me at bluegrasswildflower@hotmail.com
I am trying to put together a reunion of all the meadors any suggestions or help would be appreciated.

Meder(s) of Cumberland, MD

tacapollo — 2007-01-18 21:08:15Z

I was wondering if someone might be able to help me.

I have a GG-Grandfather named Michael Meders, from German Catholic Church documents in Cumberland, MD, I was given a grave site with the names John Meder (1799-1877) and 2 named Margaretha Meder (mother and daughter). Although the relationship was never supplied by the church, I believe my Michael was a son of John.

When I was young, I had done a grave rubbing on the stone of Michael's wife, Caroline (that church records can no longer identify-yet I know it was in their cemetary)and this listed her as wife of Michael Meders. A 1913 Cumberland, MD Directory gives Caroline as the widow of Michael Meders. Apparently, sometime toward the end of the 1800's an "s" was included.

I'm disabled, so I've not been able to afford any paid genealogical sites or even travel back to Cumberland for any additional information. I've been through censuses and stuff, but I'm finding surprisingly little information.
There is a suggestion that they may have come from PA.

I've contacted a Meder from Scranton, PA but haven't heard anything back yet.
Caroline Hodel-Meders was from Philadelphia to Cumberland. Thier daughter, Florence married by G-Grandfather Benjamin N. Ellsworth, who was born in Ohio, according to censuses, and moved to Cumberland by way of Pennsylvania.

I also have other family relatives from another branch who moved from Rockingham Co, VA, through Hardy Co, WV and into Cumberland. There's at least 3 different routes into Cumberland from all directions. Also, seeing the varieties of the Meder spellings (Meader, Mader, Meadows, Madore, Meders) I'm really at a loss of hope and now I'm grasping at straws.

I was lucky to get what information I have from family members before they all passed away. St Peter & Pauls has been knid enough to send me the documents they can find, which has helped to lead to other sources, but this branch has grown cold.

I'm hoping anyone might be able to offer some help or suggestions.
Thank you,
Terry
tacapollo(at)peoplepc(dot)com

Re: Thomas W. Meadors or Susan Meadors b--1781

tennchic80 — 2007-01-16 20:29:17Z

Have you found any information? I live in Tipton County TN and I am searching for information on Thomas W. as well.

George W Meadors/Texas/1890's

GloriaJackson369 — 2006-12-10 06:00:23Z

Need info on George W Meadors who was shot and killed by brother-in-law in Williamson County, Texas in 1891.

Re: George W Meadors/Texas/1890's

GloriaJackson369 — 2006-12-10 06:00:23Z

In September of 1891 Hugh Lawson Jackson shot and killed his brother-in-law George W Meadors in Williamson County, Texas. The wife of George W Meadors was Laura Blankenship Meadors. Hugh Lawson Jackson died in the Rusk Unit of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice System while serving a 15 year prison sentence for the offense of 2nd degree murder.

MEADORS, JOHN THOMAS & CORNELIA EATON---MARY JOHNNIE MEADORS, EDEN, TERRELL, LESTER

debsaokie — 2006-10-20 05:40:23Z

Greetings to all,

I don't know who this Meadors, Eaton, Eden, Terrell, Lester family is but she traveled all over the USA. When women marry and remarry it is hard to keep up with them.

Today as I was standing outside a storefront the wind blew this nicely folded section of newspaper around the rear end of a car and right up onto the tops of my tennis shoes bringing its travel to an end.

I looked down and caught the headline so I picked up and read it while I was awaiting my sister and nephew to exit the store.

It listed John Thomas Meadors and his wife Cornelia Belle EATON's daughter, Mary Johnnie Meadors, and her 3 husbands, Marvin Terrell in 1939, Birchel Eden about 1951, and then Tillman Larkin Lester in 1957.

Just in case this Meadors family belongs to anybody in our Meadors line somewhere I thought I would scan the article and post it at all our sites. I also posted it on AncientFaces.com, Grady County, OK., McCurtain County, Ok. and will try to post it elsewhere.

Donna Sue

http://www.ancientfaces.com/research/photo/392500

Obit - Georgia A. Bird - Colorado - wife of Frank Meadors (deceased)

JoellenBrown27 — 2006-02-08 17:29:48Z

Georgia A. Bird of Pueblo, CO died on Aug. 29, 2004.

She was born Sept. 26, 1906, in Gering, Neb., to George and Sarah Hall. The family moved to the Westcliffe area and homesteaded in the early 1920s.

She was a 50-year member of Cactus Star Rebekah Lodge, Eastern Star, past president of the Dames of Malta, past department president of G.A.R. and past master of Steel City Grange.

Mrs. Bird is survived by her husband of 65 years, George; children, George Meadors, Pattie Adams, Sam, Ron, and Arthur "Corky" Bird; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five great great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Meadors; her parents; two sisters; one brother; one granddaughter, Sue Rusk; and one grandson, Greg Bird.

Burial in Lakeside Cemetery in Cañon City, CO.

Imperial Funeral Home in Pueblo handled the arrangements.

Lovell Meadors

krogers1967 — 2006-01-13 21:59:45Z

I found new info. Lovell Meadors Sr. had a brother that lived in Louisville KY back in 1948.

Lovell Sr. second wife was Alma Hedrick. They were married in 1946. They both worked for Warner Collieries Co. in Mammoth, WV

West Virginia Meadors

krogers1967 — 2006-01-13 21:26:50Z

Meadors/Meadows TN Davidson County

bmead01 — 2005-09-29 18:25:02Z

I am seeking information on the following: Wiley b.1823, Wife Elvina b. 1832, Children: William b. 1854, Mary b. 1869, Wiley Jr. b. 1871, Jane b.1873, Melvina b.1875 and James b.1877. I would like infromation on any.
Years ago father said some changed name from Meadows to Meadors, Exter being one.

Re: Cheatham Co. TN Meadors

bmead01 — 2005-09-26 18:32:50Z

Could they have changed name to Meadows. All of my kin from old 25 district in Davidson County which connects to Cheatham County at or about Bull Run Rd. Father once told me that some kin changed their name to Meadors. Once was a Exter living in and about Madison in Nashville. Please contactme at above email address. Bill Meadows