William H. McPherson1

b. 5 August 1835, d. 23 March 1871
Family
Father*William Russell McPherson1 b. 14 Jan 1796, d. 16 Sep 1847
Mother*Cynthia Russell1 b. 11 Sep 1805, d. 6 May 1883
Birth*5 August 1835William H. McPherson was born on 5 August 1835 in Clyde, Sandusky County, Ohio.1 
Name VariationHe was called Billy.1 
(Son) Illness1841His father had a history of mental illness and by 1841 had become unable to work.2 
(Son) OccupationBecause of his father's illness and inability to work, his eldest brother, Jimmy, who was 13 years old, took a job at a store to help support the family.2 
(Son) Death16 September 1847He was 12 years old when his father died on 16 September 1847 at age 51.3 
(Brother) Education1849 In 1849, his brother James received an appointment to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point, Orange County, New York.2 
Marriage*He married Martha Andrew, daughter of Benjamin Andrew and Louisa Newkirk.1,4 
(Brother) Death22 July 1864His brother, General James B. McPherson, was killed in the Battle of Atlanta on 22 July 1864 at age 35.2 
(Brother) Burial29 July 1864 His body was sent by train back to his home in Clyde, Ohio, and he was buried exactly one week later, on 29 July 1864, in Section 1, Lot 161, Space 4, of what is now known as McPherson Cemetery, Clyde, Sandusky County, Ohio. The cemetery was originally named Evergreen Cemetery, and was renamed McPherson Cemetery on December 15, 1868. A monument in McPherson's honor was erected there on 22 July 1881, and there are other monuments and places in the United States also named in his memory. A bronze and concrete monument was erected in October 1876 at McPherson Square in Washington DC, and both the city and county of McPherson, Kansas were named in his memory.2,5
(Brother) Biographical InfoHis brother, General James B. McPherson, had succeeded and excelled throughout his life, ultimately becoming famous. Biographical information, written by William Bjornstad, is included on General McPherson's Find a Grave Memorial page, and with help from Wikipedia, some of the things we've learned about his life and death follow:

He was a Major General for the Union during the American Civil War, and served as the commander of the Army of Tennessee from March 1864 until his death in July of that year. He was the second-highest-ranking Union officer killed in action during the war.

He was the son of a farmer and at a young age worked on the family farm and in his father's blacksmith business. When his father, who had a history of mental illness, became unable to work, James, at age 13, took a job at a store to help support the family.

His maternal grandmother, Lydia Slocum, taught school in a little log building and it was in that log house that "little Jimmy", beginning at the age of four years, received his elementary school instruction with his grandma for his teacher. In bad weather, he was carried there on the back of his father. For his secondary, or high school education, Jimmy attended Norwalk Academy in Norwalk, Huron County, Ohio. In 1849 he received an appointment to attend the US Military Academy at West Point, New York, and graduated at the top of his class in 1853 with a commission as a 2nd lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers. He remained at West Point for a year, serving as an Assistant Professor of Practical Engineering, before receiving his first assignment to improve the New York Harbor in New York City, New York. In 1857 he was assigned to San Francisco, California to work on improving fortifications in the area.

After the outbreak of the American Civil War in April 1861, he requested a transfer to the Eastern U.S. and was assigned to Boston, Massachusetts for service in the Corps of Engineers as a captain. The following November he applied for a position on the staff of Major General Henry W. Halleck, the commander of the Department of Missouri, and was sent to St. Louis where he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel and assigned as chief engineer on the staff of Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant. In 1862 he saw action at Fort Henry, the Battle of Fort Donelson, and the Battle of Shiloh, and in May of that year was promoted by Grant to the rank of brigadier general. In the fall of 1862, he commanded an infantry brigade during the campaigns around Corinth and Iuka, Mississippi, and his superior performance earned him a promotion to the rank of major general in October. The following December Grant's Army of the Tennessee was reorganized, and he received command of the 17th Corps and played a key part in Grant's Vicksburg, Mississippi campaign in late 1862 and 1863. In the course of the campaign, he actively participated in the Union victories in Mississippi at Raymond, Jackson, Champion Hill, and the Siege of Vicksburg. After Vicksburg surrendered on July 4, 1863, he remained in Mississippi to conduct minor operations against Confederate forces there.

In March 1864 Grant made him commander of the Army of Tennessee and he moved with General William Tecumseh Sherman in his march through Georgia that began in May of that year. Confronted by Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston's strong position at Rocky Face Ridge and Dalton, Georgia, Sherman dispatched him south to Snake Creek Gap and from this undefended gap, he was to strike at Resaca, Georgia, and sever the railroad which was supplying the Confederates to the north. On May 9, 1864, he became concerned that Johnston would move south and cut him off, and as a result withdrew to the gap and failed to take Resaca despite the fact the city was lightly defended. Sherman later blamed his cautiousness on May 9 for preventing a great Union victory at that time. On June 27, 1864, his forces took part in the defeat at Kennesaw Mountain.

On July 17, 1864, Confederate President Jefferson Davis, who had become frustrated with General Johnston's strategy of maneuver and retreat, replaced him with Lt. Gen. John Bell Hood, a boyhood friend and West Point classmate of McPherson. With the Union armies closing in on Atlanta, on July 20, 1864, Hood first attacked George Henry Thomas's Army of the Cumberland at Peachtree Creek, north of Atlanta, hoping to drive Thomas back before other forces could come to his aid. The attack failed. Then Hood's cavalry reported that the left flank of McPherson's Army of the Tennessee, east of Atlanta, was unprotected. Hood visualized a glorious replay of Jackson's famous flank attack at Chancellorsville and ordered a new attack. McPherson had advanced his troops into Decatur, Georgia, and from there they moved onto high ground on Bald Hill overlooking Atlanta. Sherman believed that the Confederates had been defeated and were evacuating; however, McPherson rightly believed that they were moving to attack the Union from the left and rear. On July 22, 1864, however, while they were discussing this new development, four Confederate divisions under Lt. Gen. William J. Hardee flanked attached Union Maj. Gen. Grenville Dodge's 16th Corps. While McPherson was riding his horse to the sound of guns to warn his old 17th Corps, with only his orderly as an escort, a line of Confederate skirmishers appeared, yelling "Halt!". McPherson raised his hand to his head as if to remove his hat, but suddenly wheeled his horse, attempting to escape. The Confederates opened fire and mortally wounded McPherson in the back. When the Confederate troops approached and asked his orderly who the downed officer was, the aide replied "Sir, it is General McPherson. You have killed the best man in our army."2,6,7
 
Death*23 March 1871Billy died on 23 March 1871, leaving his wife and a young son, in Clyde, Sandusky County, Ohio, at age 35. A Chicago newspaper, describing him as a prominent citizen of Clyde, reported that his skull had been cracked by a kick from a vicious horse, and that he lingered unconscious for about thirty hours before his death. The paper also noted that he was the youngest brother of the late Major General J. B. McPherson.1,8 
Burial*He was buried in Section 1, Lot 161, Space 6, of McPherson Cemetery, Clyde.1 

Family

 Martha Andrew b. 2 Feb 1837, d. 17 Dec 1914
Child 1.James Russell McPherson9,1 b. 25 Oct 1863

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, William H “Billy” McPherson, Memorial# 112229471. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James Birdseye McPherson, Memorial# 4423.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William Russell McPherson, Memorial# 112229454.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Martha (Andrew) McPherson, Memorial# 112229433.
  5. [S225] Wikipedia Free Encyclopedia, online at www.wikipedia.org, viewed on 17 September 2024 at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McPherson_Cemetery. Hereinafter cited as Wikipedia Encyclopedia.
  6. [S225] Wikipedia Encyclopedia, online at www.wikipedia.org, viewed on 10 September 2024 at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_B._McPherson
  7. [S2682] Lydia Slocum: General McPherson's Grandmother, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Clyde Enterprise, (Clyde, Ohio), Thursday, March 1, 1883, Page 3, (Downloaded on Sep 13, 2024), reporting within the article that it was in her little log school house that Lydia Slocum's grandson, "Little Jimmy" McPherson, received his first school instruction, with his grandma for teacher; commencing at the age of four years, and being carried there in bad weather on the back of his father. Hereinafter cited as Lydia Slocum: General McPherson's Grandmother.
  8. [S2096] U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, online at www.ancestry.com, Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, 3 April 1871, page 2, reporting the death on 22 March 1871 of William H. McPherson, a prominent citizen of Clyde, who had his skull cracked by a kick from a vicious horse; lingered unconscious for about thirty hours before he died; was the youngest brother of the late Major General J. B. McPherson. Hereinafter cited as U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James Russell McPherson, Memorial# 112229422.

William Russell McPherson1

b. 14 January 1796, d. 16 September 1847
Family
Father*John McPherson2 b. 23 Jun 1761
Mother*Elizabeth McPherson3 b. 25 Jan 1769
Birth*14 January 1796William Russell McPherson was born on 14 January 1796 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.1 
Marriage*4 March 1824He married Cynthia Russell, daughter of John Russell Jr. and Lydia Norton, on 4 March 1824 in Canandaigua, Ontario County, New York.1,4 
Occupation*They moved to Sandusky County, Ohio, and William worked as a farmer and blacksmith.5 
(Son-in-Law) Relocation1828He and his wife moved to Ohio after their marriage and in 1828 paid a visit to Cynthia's mother, Lydia (Norton) Russell Chase, in New York. During their visit, they persuaded Lydia, now twice a widow, to return with them to their Ohio home in Sandusky County, and to make their house her home. In addition to her daughter, Lydia's elder son, Norton Russell, had also married and settled in Sandusky County. Thus encouraged, Lydia and her two unmarried children, William Russell and Lydia Mary Chase, made the move west together, traveling to Ohio with the McPhersons. Her eldest daughter, Rowena (Russell) Swarthout, remained settled in New York with her husband and children.6,7 
Illness*1841Her husband had a history of mental illness and by 1841 had become unable to work.5 
(Father) OccupationBecause of his illness and inability to work, his eldest son, Jimmy, who was 13 years old, took a job at a store to help support the family.5 
Death*16 September 1847He died on 16 September 1847 in Clyde, Sandusky County, Ohio, at age 511 
Burial* and was buried in Section 1, Lot 160, Space 5, of McPherson Cemetery, Clyde, Sandusky County.1 

Family

 Cynthia Russell b. 11 Sep 1805, d. 6 May 1883
Children 1.James Birdseye McPherson5 b. 14 Nov 1828, d. 22 Jul 1864
 2.Emeline E. McPherson8 b. 6 Jan 1830, d. 17 Apr 1884
 3.Russell Bigelow McPherson9 b. 6 Feb 1832, d. 27 Feb 1877
 4.William H. McPherson+10 b. 5 Aug 1835, d. 23 Mar 1871

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, William Russell McPherson, Memorial# 112229454. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, John McPherson, Memorial# 26630446.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Elizabeth McPherson, Memorial# 26630450.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Cynthia (Russell) McPherson, Memorial# 112229397.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James Birdseye McPherson, Memorial# 4423.
  6. [S2682] Lydia Slocum: General McPherson's Grandmother, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Clyde Enterprise, (Clyde, Ohio), Thursday, March 1, 1883, Page 3, (Downloaded on Sep 13, 2024), reporting within the article that Lydia lived in Steuben and Ontario counties in New York until 1828, when she moved to Ohio, with her daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and William McPherson, who had married in 1828 and lived in Sandusky County, Ohio. Hereinafter cited as Lydia Slocum: General McPherson's Grandmother.
  7. [S2687] October 1876 Memorial for Lydia (Norton) Russell Chase Slocum, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Clyde Sentinel, (Clyde, Ohio), Saturday, October 14, 1876, Page 8, (Downloaded on September 18, 2024), reporting that Lydia, again left a widow, moved to Clyde, Ohio in the fall of 1828 and lived with her children, who had preceded her there, until 1840 when she married Isaac Slocum of Bellevue. Hereinafter cited as October 1876 Memorial for Lydia (Norton) Russell Chase Slocum.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Emeline E. (McPherson) VanDerCook, Memorial# 11210594.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Russell Bigelow McPherson, Memorial# 112229444.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, William H “Billy” McPherson, Memorial# 112229471.

Betsy McQuestion1

Family
ChartsDescendants of William Bolton of Reading, The Immigrant
Marriage*10 November 1849Betsy McQuestion of Litchfield, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire married James Sanderson, son of Isaac Sanderson and Eunice Bolton, on 10 November 1849.1 
Residence*1882Betsy (McQuestion) and James Sanderson lived in Milford, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, in 1882.1 

Family

 James Sanderson b. 19 May 1824

Citations

  1. [S484] Seth Chandler, History of the Town of Shirley, Massachusetts from its Early Settlement to A.D. 1882. The copy obtained from Google Books contains additional, handwritten notations and corrections dated 25 Sep 1883 on the William Bolton family on page 357. (Shirley, Massachusetts: Seth Chandler, 1883), pages 357-359. Hereinafter cited as Shirley Massachusetts History to 1882.

Arthur N. McTee1

b. 1830, d. 1897
Family
Birth*1830Arthur N. McTee was born in 1830.1 
Marriage*He married Margaret A. Denny.2,1 
Death*1897He died in 1897 at about age 671 
Burial* and was buried in Verona Cemetery, Verona, Collin County.1 

Family

 Margaret A. Denny b. 1845, d. 1924
Child 1.James Arthur McTee+1,3 b. 9 Jul 1868, d. 1929

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Arthur N McTee, Memorial# 7318707. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Margaret A (Denny) McTee, Memorial# 7318706.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James Arthur McTee, Memorial# 6926768.

James Arthur McTee1

b. 9 July 1868, d. 1929
Family
Father*Arthur N. McTee2,1 b. 1830, d. 1897
Mother*Margaret A. Denny3,1 b. 1845, d. 1924
Birth*9 July 1868James Arthur McTee was born on 9 July 1868 in Collin County, Texas.1 
Marriage*He married Clyde Denny Peel, daughter of James T. Peel and Alice Arnold.1,4 
Death*1929He died in 1929 in Collin County, Texas, at about age 611 
Burial* and was buried in Snow Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Farmersville, Collin County.4 

Family

 Clyde Denny Peel b. 6 Aug 1877, d. 12 Oct 1960
Child 1.Juanita McTee5,1 b. 5 Nov 1913, d. 9 May 1988

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, James Arthur McTee, Memorial# 6926768. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Arthur N McTee, Memorial# 7318707.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Margaret A (Denny) McTee, Memorial# 7318706.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Clyde Denny (Peel) McTee, Memorial# 6926770.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Juanita (McTee) Lafferty, Memorial# 85903775.

Juanita McTee1

b. 5 November 1913, d. 9 May 1988
Family
Father*James Arthur McTee1,3 b. 9 Jul 1868, d. 1929
Mother*Clyde Denny Peel1,2 b. 6 Aug 1877, d. 12 Oct 1960
Birth*5 November 1913Juanita McTee was born on 5 November 1913 in Mountain View, Kiowa County, Oklahoma.1 
(Cousin) Census US 194019 April 1940Juanita was enumerated on the 1940 census taken on 19 April 1940 in the household of her cousin, Lillian C. (Peel) Huddleston, in South Coronado, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Juanita was single, 23 years of age, had completed her education through the 4th year of high school and worked as a stenographer in a lawyer's office. She had lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1935.4 
Marriage*1941She married James Beard Lafferty in 1941.5,1 
(Wife) Death26 November 1986Juanita became a widow when James Beard Lafferty died on 26 November 1986, one day before his 73rd birthday.5 
Death*9 May 1988She died on 9 May 1988 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, at age 741 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in Sheltering Hills, Map C05, Lot 1672, Space 4, of Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles.1 

Family

 James Beard Lafferty b. 27 Nov 1913, d. 26 Nov 1986

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Juanita (McTee) Lafferty, Memorial# 85903775. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Clyde Denny (Peel) McTee, Memorial# 6926770.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James Arthur McTee, Memorial# 6926768.
  4. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Lillian Huddleston, Year: 1940; Census Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00392; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 60-935. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, James Beard Lafferty, Memorial# 70198773.

Alice McVaugh1

b. 5 April 1717
Family
Father*John McVaugh2
Birth*5 April 1717Alice McVaugh was born on 5 April 1717.2 
Residence*The McVaugh family were residents of the Manor of Moreland, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.2 
Marriage*circa 1741She married John Yerkes, son of Herman Yerkes and Elizabeth Watts, circa 1741.1,2 

Family

 John Yerkes b. 21 Feb 1714, d. 1790
Children 1.Rachel Yerkes2 b. 1 Feb 1742
 2.John Yerkes2 b. 6 Oct 1743, d. 1806
 3.Catherine Yerkes2 b. 15 Apr 1746
 4.Elizabeth Yerkes2 b. 1 Sep 1748
 5.Harman Yerkes+2 b. 22 Nov 1750, d. 16 Jun 1821
 6.Silas Yerkes2 b. 20 Dec 1752, d. 1779
 7.Sarah Yerkes2 b. 26 May 1755
 8.Benjamin Yerkes+2,3 b. 28 Apr 1758, d. 11 Aug 1841
 9.Alice Yerkes2 b. 18 Jan 1763

Citations

  1. [S2079] Josiah Granville Leach, Chronicle of the Yerkes Family with Notes on the Leach and Rutter Families, on one microfilm reel, 368 pages, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: printed for the author by the J. B. Lippincott Company, 1904), #2. Herman Yerkes, pages 9-11. Hereinafter cited as Chronicle of the Yerkes Family.
  2. [S2079] Josiah Granville Leach, Chronicle of the Yerkes Family, #5. John Yerkes, pages 14-15.
  3. [S2079] Josiah Granville Leach, Chronicle of the Yerkes Family, #31. Benjamin Yerkes, pages 33-34.

John McVaugh1

Family
Residence*The McVaugh family were residents of the Manor of Moreland, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.1 

Family
Child 1.Alice McVaugh+1 b. 5 Apr 1717

Citations

  1. [S2079] Josiah Granville Leach, Chronicle of the Yerkes Family with Notes on the Leach and Rutter Families, on one microfilm reel, 368 pages, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: printed for the author by the J. B. Lippincott Company, 1904), #5. John Yerkes, pages 14-15. Hereinafter cited as Chronicle of the Yerkes Family.

Jane McVey1

b. 27 June 1810, d. 26 October 1889
Family
Birth*27 June 1810Jane McVey was born on 27 June 1810 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.1 
Marriage*30 August 1832She married, as his second wife, Joseph Kaiser Newton on 30 August 1832 in Greenbrier County.1,2 
(Wife) Death27 June 1861Jane became a widow when Joseph Kaiser Newton died on 27 June 1861 at age 65.2 
Death*26 October 1889She died on 26 October 1889 in Farragut, Fremont County, Iowa, at age 791 
Burial* and was buried in Farragut Cemetery, Farragut.1 

Family

 Joseph Kaiser Newton b. 2 Mar 1796, d. 27 Jun 1861

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Jane (McVey) Newton, Memorial# 17681835. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Joseph Kaiser Newton, Memorial# 16718440.

Bobby Meade1

b. 1939
Family
Father*DeWitt Talmadge Meade1 b. 20 Nov 1890, d. 12 Apr 1975
Mother*Kate Collings1 b. 19 Mar 1897, d. 27 Nov 1977
Birth*1939Bobby Meade was born about 1939 in Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of DeWitt T. and Kate Meade, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mendota, Washington, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04300; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 96-18. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.

Charles Meade1

Family
Marriage*He married Cynthia Wyatt.1 

Family

 Cynthia Wyatt
Child 1.DeWitt Talmadge Meade+1 b. 20 Nov 1890, d. 12 Apr 1975

Citations

  1. [S2317] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 2 October 1936 in Mendota, Washington County, Virginia, USA, of Kate Martin of Castlewood, Russell County, Virginia, age 39, widowed, one previous marriage, maiden name Kate Collings, born about 1897 in Russell County, Virginia to Thomas Collings and Esther Cross, and Dewitt T Meade of Mendota, Washington County, Virginia, age 45, farmer, widowed, one previous marriage, born about 1891 in Russell County, Virginia to Charlie Meade and Cynthia Wyatt, referencing Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101167983, marriage registered in Russell, Virginia, USA, Certificate# 1936028160. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Charles William Meade1

b. 1915
Family
Father*DeWitt Talmadge Meade1 b. 20 Nov 1890, d. 12 Apr 1975
Mother*Margaret D. Hartsock1 b. 27 Nov 1895, d. 22 Feb 1936
Birth*1915Charles William Meade was born about 1915 in Russell County, Virginia.1 
Marriage*2 October 1937He married, as her first husband, Jessie M. Garrett, daughter of John E. Garrett and Cynthia E. Valentine, on 2 October 1937 in Bristol, Virginia.1 
Divorce*December 1937Charles and Jessie were divorced within weeks of their marriage, because by December 1937, Charles, reporting that he was divorced, would marry a second time.2 
Marriage*15 December 1937He married second Pauline Meade, daughter of Conley C. Meade and Mary Lou Fleenor, on 15 December 1937 in Gate City, Scott County, Virginia.2 
Draft Registration*16 October 1940Charles William Meade completed his World War II Draft Registration Card on 16 October 1940 in Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee. His home address was reported as Howard Hill, Kingsport, and his wife, Mrs. Virginia Pauline Meade, was the person who would always know his address.3 

Family 1

 Jessie M. Garrett b. 29 Jul 1913, d. 16 Aug 1968

Family 2

 Pauline Meade b. 1916

Citations

  1. [S2317] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 2 October 1937 in Bristol, Virginia, USA, of Jessie Garrett of Kingsport, Tennessee, age 24, single, born about 1913 in Knoxville, Tennessee to John E. Garrett and Cynthia E. Valentine, and Charles William Meade of Kingsport, Tennessee, age 22, single, grocery clerk, born about 1915 in Russell County, Virginia to DeWitt Talmadge Meade and Maggie D. Hartsock, referencing Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101167769, marriage registered in Bristol, Virginia, USA, Certificate# 1937022633. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S2317] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 15 December 1937 in Gate City, Scott County, Virginia, USA, of C. W. Meade of Kingsport, Tennessee, age 22, one previous marriage, divorced, clerk, born about 1915 in Washington County, Virginia, to D. T. Meade and Margaret Hartsock, and Pauline Meade of Kingsport, Tennessee, age 21, single, born about 1916 in Russell County, Virginia, to Con Meade and Mary Lou Fleenor, referencing Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101169039, marriage registered in Scott, Virginia, USA, Certificate# 1937032259.
  3. [S1967] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, registration of Charles William Meade of Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee, age 24, born on 12 June 1916 at Castlewood, Russell County, Virginia, registered on 16 October 1940 in Kingsport, Tennessee, describing him as 5'' 11" in height, weighing 132, Ruddy complexion, Blue eyes and Brown hair, other members of his household included Virginia Pauline Meade, referencing U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947, Records of the Selective Service System, 147, Box 199. Hereinafter cited as U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.

Conley C. Meade1,2,3

b. 24 September 1899
Family
Birth*24 September 1899Conley C. Meade was born on 24 September 1899.3 
Name VariationHis full name was Conley Cummins Meade.3 
Marriage*He married Mary Lou Fleenor.1 

Family

 Mary Lou Fleenor
Child 1.Pauline Meade1 b. 1916

Citations

  1. [S2317] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 15 December 1937 in Gate City, Scott County, Virginia, USA, of C. W. Meade of Kingsport, Tennessee, age 22, one previous marriage, divorced, clerk, born about 1915 in Washington County, Virginia, to D. T. Meade and Margaret Hartsock, and Pauline Meade of Kingsport, Tennessee, age 21, single, born about 1916 in Russell County, Virginia, to Con Meade and Mary Lou Fleenor, referencing Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101169039, marriage registered in Scott, Virginia, USA, Certificate# 1937032259. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Virginia Pauline Meade, born on 8 November 1919 at Russell, Virginia, to Connaly C Meade and Mary L Flinger, died in 9 July 1998, agency notes: Oct 1941: Name listed as VIRGINIA PAULINE MEADE; 16 Jul 1998: Name listed as VIRGINIA P MEADE. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S223] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online at www.ancestry.com, draft registration card for Conley Cummins Meade, born on 24 September 1899, residence in 1917-1918 in Russell County, Virginia, USA, wife's name Mary Meade ; his physical build was Medium, height was Short, hair was Brown, eyes were Blue, referencing U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Russell County, Virginia. Hereinafter cited as U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.

DeWitt T. Meade Jr.1

b. 1922
Family
Father*DeWitt Talmadge Meade1 b. 20 Nov 1890, d. 12 Apr 1975
Mother*Margaret D. Hartsock1 b. 27 Nov 1895, d. 22 Feb 1936
Birth*1922DeWitt T. Meade Jr. was born about 1922 in Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of DeWitt T. and Maggie D. Meade, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mendota, Washington, Virginia; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2342197. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

DeWitt Talmadge Meade1

b. 20 November 1890, d. 12 April 1975
Family
Father*Charles Meade2
Mother*Cynthia Wyatt2
Birth*20 November 1890DeWitt Talmadge Meade was born on 20 November 1890.3 
Marriage*He married first Maggie Hartsock, daughter of William Moses Hartsock and Virginia Belle Osborn.1,4,5 
(Husband) Death22 February 1936DeWitt became a widower when Maggie D. (Hartsock) Meade died from lobar pneumonia on 22 February 1936 at age 40.6,7 
Marriage*2 October 1936He married second, as her second husband, Kate (Collings) Martin, daughter of William Thomas Collings and Esther Ellen Cross, on 2 October 1936 in Mendota, Washington County, Virginia. DeWit was 45 years of age and Kate was age 39. They had both been widowed, DeWitt seven months before his remarriage and Kate six months before, and they both had children from their first marriages.8,2 
Death*12 April 1975He died on 12 April 1975 at age 843 
Burial* and was buried in Mendota Cemetery, Mendota, Washington County, Virginia.3 

Family 1

 Margaret D. Hartsock b. 27 Nov 1895, d. 22 Feb 1936
Children 1.Charles William Meade1 b. 1915
 2.Virginia C. Meade9 b. 1918
 3.Eva Meade9 b. 1920
 4.DeWitt T. Meade Jr.9 b. 1922
 5.Helen Meade9 b. 1924
 6.Jean Meade9 b. 1927

Family 2

 Kate Collings b. 19 Mar 1897, d. 27 Nov 1977
Child 1.Bobby Meade10 b. 1939

Citations

  1. [S2317] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 2 October 1937 in Bristol, Virginia, USA, of Jessie Garrett of Kingsport, Tennessee, age 24, single, born about 1913 in Knoxville, Tennessee to John E. Garrett and Cynthia E. Valentine, and Charles William Meade of Kingsport, Tennessee, age 22, single, grocery clerk, born about 1915 in Russell County, Virginia to DeWitt Talmadge Meade and Maggie D. Hartsock, referencing Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101167769, marriage registered in Bristol, Virginia, USA, Certificate# 1937022633. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S2317] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 2 October 1936 in Mendota, Washington County, Virginia, USA, of Kate Martin of Castlewood, Russell County, Virginia, age 39, widowed, one previous marriage, maiden name Kate Collings, born about 1897 in Russell County, Virginia to Thomas Collings and Esther Cross, and Dewitt T Meade of Mendota, Washington County, Virginia, age 45, farmer, widowed, one previous marriage, born about 1891 in Russell County, Virginia to Charlie Meade and Cynthia Wyatt, referencing Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101167983, marriage registered in Russell, Virginia, USA, Certificate# 1936028160.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Dewitt T. Meade Sr., Memorial# 156998834. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  4. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of DeWitt T. and Maggie E. Meade, Year: 1920; Census Place: Johnson, Scott, Virginia; Roll: T625_1914; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 100. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2317] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 15 December 1937 in Gate City, Scott County, Virginia, USA, of C. W. Meade of Kingsport, Tennessee, age 22, one previous marriage, divorced, clerk, born about 1915 in Washington County, Virginia, to D. T. Meade and Margaret Hartsock, and Pauline Meade of Kingsport, Tennessee, age 21, single, born about 1916 in Russell County, Virginia, to Con Meade and Mary Lou Fleenor, referencing Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101169039, marriage registered in Scott, Virginia, USA, Certificate# 1937032259.
  6. [S2058] Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014, online at www.newspapers.com, death from lobar pneumonia on 22 February 1936 in Mendota, Washington County, Virginia, USA, of Maggie D. Meade, age 40, married to D. T. Meade, housewife, born on 27 November 1895 in Russell County, Virginia, to W. M. Hartsock and Virginia Belle Ashsur, both born in Russell County, Virginia, informant D. T. Meade, Mendota, burial in Mendota, registered on 25 February 1936, citing Certificate# 1936005847, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia, Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Maggie D (Hartsock) Meade, Memorial# 62399894.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Kate C. (Martin) Meade, Memorial# 157001283.
  9. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of DeWitt T. and Maggie D. Meade, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mendota, Washington, Virginia; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2342197. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S1441] 1940 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of DeWitt T. and Kate Meade, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mendota, Washington, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04300; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 96-18. Hereinafter cited as 1940 United States Federal Census.

Eva Meade1

b. 1920
Family
Father*DeWitt Talmadge Meade1 b. 20 Nov 1890, d. 12 Apr 1975
Mother*Margaret D. Hartsock1 b. 27 Nov 1895, d. 22 Feb 1936
Birth*1920Eva Meade was born about 1920 in Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of DeWitt T. and Maggie D. Meade, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mendota, Washington, Virginia; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2342197. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

Experience Meade1,2

Family
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Gabriel Meade2
Marriage*4 December 1663She married Jabez Heaton, son of Nathaniel Heaton and Elizabeth Wight, on 4 December 1663 in Boston or Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts Bay Colony (New England).1,3,4 
(Wife) Deathbetween 1676 and 1682Experience became a widow when Jabez Heaton died between 1676 and 1682.1,5,6 
Children*Only four children for Experience and Jabez Heaton were counted in the English Ancestry of Nathaniel Heaton source.1 
(Possible Mother) Relationship NoteWilliam may have been the son of Jabez Heaton and Experience (Meade) Heaton.7 

Family

 Jabez Heaton b. 20 Jul 1632, d. bt 1676 - 1682
Children 1.Experience Heaton4 b. 15 Jun 1665, d. b Nov 1670
 2.Joanna Heaton4 b. 18 Dec 1666, d. b 1710
 3.Elizabeth Heaton4 b. 15 Apr 1668
 4.Experience Heaton4 b. 27 Nov 1670
 5.Nathaniel Heaton+4 b. 1676, d. 5 Jan 1732/33
 6.William Heaton+4,7

Citations

  1. [S46] Dean Crawford Smith C.G. and Douglas Richardson, "English Ancestry of Nathaniel Heaton of Boston, Mass., and his Nephew, James Heaton of New Haven, Conn.", New England Historical and Genealogical Register, Volume 152, pages 430-452, (October 1998): page 451. Hereinafter cited as "Heaton, Nathaniel and James Ancestry."
  2. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America. Contains index. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in this work often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (111 Water Street, Baltimore, MD 21202: Gateway Press, Inc., 1982), Chapter 1, page 4, spelling their surname "Mede". Hereinafter cited as The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America.
  3. [S413] Clarence Almon Torrey, New England Marriages: Prior to 1700 (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co, 1985 and 1992), page 363. Hereinafter cited as New England Marriages: Prior to 1700.
  4. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America, Chapter 1, page 4.
  5. [S45] Dean Heaton, Heaton Families II, in two volumes, with indexes in Volume II. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in these volumes often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (Tempe, Arizona: published for the author by Graphics of Tempe, 1999), Volume I, Chapter 1, page 5, stating he no longer appeared in the Boston records after 1676, and that he likely died there that year. Hereinafter cited as Heaton Families II.
  6. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America, Chapter 1, page 4, stating he disappeared from the official records in 1676, and speculating he had probably lived to 1700 and had, perhaps, moved elsewhere in Massachusetts.
  7. [S933] Thomas Bellows Wyman, The Genealogies and Estates of Charlestown, in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1629-1818, downloaded from the Open Library Project at www.openlibrary.org. (Boston, Massachusetts: David Clapp and Son, 1879), Heaton, page 491, suggesting by the positioning of his entry that he was also, like Nathaniel, a son of Jabez of Boston. Hereinafter cited as Charlestown Genealogies and Estates, 1629-1818.

Gabriel Meade1

Family
Name-SpellingsA variation of the spelling of the MEADE surname found in our research was MEDE.1 

Family
Child 1.Experience Meade+1

Citations

  1. [S43] Dean Heaton, The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America. Contains index. Warning: In this researcher's opinion, the information in this work often proves to be inaccurate. At the same time, the information presented has provided us with valuable clues for pursuing future research strategies in our attempt to establish a factual history of our Heaton family. (111 Water Street, Baltimore, MD 21202: Gateway Press, Inc., 1982), Chapter 1, page 4, spelling their surname "Mede". Hereinafter cited as The Heaton Families: 350 Years in America.

Helen Meade1

b. 1924
Family
Father*DeWitt Talmadge Meade1 b. 20 Nov 1890, d. 12 Apr 1975
Mother*Margaret D. Hartsock1 b. 27 Nov 1895, d. 22 Feb 1936
Birth*1924Helen Meade was born about 1924 in Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of DeWitt T. and Maggie D. Meade, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mendota, Washington, Virginia; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2342197. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

Jean Meade1

b. 1927
Family
Father*DeWitt Talmadge Meade1 b. 20 Nov 1890, d. 12 Apr 1975
Mother*Margaret D. Hartsock1 b. 27 Nov 1895, d. 22 Feb 1936
Birth*1927Jean Meade was born about 1927 in Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of DeWitt T. and Maggie D. Meade, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mendota, Washington, Virginia; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2342197. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

Mary Meade1

b. 1714, d. 9 December 1738
Family
Birth*1714Mary Meade was born in 1714 in that part of Ireland that would become Northern Ireland in 1921.1 
Marriage*She married, as his first wife, Thomas Gillham in Ireland.1,2 
Immigration*1730Mary, with her husband Thomas and son Charles, immigrated to America about the year 1730 and settled first in Virginia.3 
Death*9 December 1738She died on 9 December 1738 in Brunswick County, Virginia, at about age 24.1,3 
Burial*She was not buried according to custom because her body was lost or destroyed.1 

Family

 Thomas Gillham b. 1710, d. 1790
Children 1.Charles Gillham3,4 b. 1729, d. Dec 1800
 2.Ezekiel Gillham5,3 b. 1732, d. 10 Jul 1800
 3.Mary Gillham6 b. 1735
 4.Nancy Gillham7 b. 1737

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Mary (Meade) Gillham, Memorial# 156738941. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, CPT Thomas Gillham Sr., Memorial# 73292365.
  3. [S1762] Katherine Moorhead, History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers, downloaded from the Family History Library at www.familysearch.org. (Evansville, Indiana, 1973 reprint: originally published in 1882 by W.R. Brink, Edwardsville, Illinois, Gillham family, pages 71-75. Hereinafter cited as History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Charles Gillham, Memorial# 194734717.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ezekiel Gilham, Memorial# 101252369, although reporting that he was the son of Thomas's second wife, Margaret Campbell.
  6. [S1762] Katherine Moorhead, History of Madison County, Illinois : with biographical sketches of many prominent men and pioneers, Gilliam Family, pages 71-76.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nancy (Gillham) Dunnagan, Memorial# 194767301.

Pauline Meade1

b. 1916
Family
Father*Conley C. Meade1 b. 24 Sep 1899
Mother*Mary Lou Fleenor1
Birth*1916Pauline Meade was born about 1916 in Russell County, Virginia.1 
Name VariationHer full name was Virginia Pauline Meade.2 
Marriage*15 December 1937She married, as his second wife, Charles William Meade, son of DeWitt Talmadge Meade and Margaret D. Hartsock, on 15 December 1937 in Gate City, Scott County, Virginia.1 
(Wife) Draft Registration16 October 1940When her husband, Charles William Meade, completed his World War II Draft Registration Card on 16 October 1940 in Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee, he reported their home address as Howard Hill, Kingsport, and his wife, Mrs. Virginia Pauline Meade, as the person who would always know his address.3 

Family

 Charles William Meade b. 1915

Citations

  1. [S2317] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 15 December 1937 in Gate City, Scott County, Virginia, USA, of C. W. Meade of Kingsport, Tennessee, age 22, one previous marriage, divorced, clerk, born about 1915 in Washington County, Virginia, to D. T. Meade and Margaret Hartsock, and Pauline Meade of Kingsport, Tennessee, age 21, single, born about 1916 in Russell County, Virginia, to Con Meade and Mary Lou Fleenor, referencing Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101169039, marriage registered in Scott, Virginia, USA, Certificate# 1937032259. Hereinafter cited as Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S1456] Social Security (U.S.) Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, online at www.ancestry.com, Social Security information for Virginia Pauline Meade, born on 8 November 1919 at Russell, Virginia, to Connaly C Meade and Mary L Flinger, died in 9 July 1998, agency notes: Oct 1941: Name listed as VIRGINIA PAULINE MEADE; 16 Jul 1998: Name listed as VIRGINIA P MEADE. Hereinafter cited as Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S1967] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, online at www.ancestry.com, registration of Charles William Meade of Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee, age 24, born on 12 June 1916 at Castlewood, Russell County, Virginia, registered on 16 October 1940 in Kingsport, Tennessee, describing him as 5'' 11" in height, weighing 132, Ruddy complexion, Blue eyes and Brown hair, other members of his household included Virginia Pauline Meade, referencing U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947, Records of the Selective Service System, 147, Box 199. Hereinafter cited as U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.

Virginia C. Meade1

b. 1918
Family
Father*DeWitt Talmadge Meade1 b. 20 Nov 1890, d. 12 Apr 1975
Mother*Margaret D. Hartsock1 b. 27 Nov 1895, d. 22 Feb 1936
Birth*1918Virginia C. Meade was born about 1918 in Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of DeWitt T. and Maggie D. Meade, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mendota, Washington, Virginia; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2342197. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.

Andrew J. Meadows1

b. 30 September 1855, d. 23 February 1927
Family
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Elias Meadows2,3 b. 1818, d. Aug 1892
Mother*Martha Johnson4,3 b. 1835, d. 1 Jun 1903
Birth*30 September 1855Andrew J. Meadows was born on 30 September 1855 in Indiana.3,5 
Name VariationHis full name was Andrew Jackson Meadows.3 
Marriage*31 July 1880He married first Mary Shorb, daughter of Henry J. Shorb and Martha Ann Heaton, on 31 July 1880 in Whitley County, Indiana.1,6 
(Husband) DeathSeptember 1882Andrew became a widower when Mary (Shorb) Meadows died in her early 20s, during or shortly after the birth of the couple's second child.7 
Marriage*13 August 1887He married second, as her first husband, Rena Stickler, daughter of Henry Stickler and Sarah Jane Shorb, on 13 August 1887 in Indiana. Rena and Andrew's first wife, Mary Shorb, were 1st cousins.8,3,9,10 
Divorce*He and Rena were not married very long before they separated, and probably divorced. She married her second husband in September 1890 and Andrew married his third wife in March 1891.11,12 
Marriage*21 March 1891He married third, as her first husband, Nellie McKeever, daughter of John McKeever and Nancy Johnson, on 21 March 1891 in Grant County, Indiana. Andrew had two sons from his first marriage, whom were primarily with their maternal grandmother and deceased mother's sisters. Ira and Floyd Meadows were ages 10 and 8 years, respectively. And Andrew had one daughter, Orpha, from his second marriage, who was 3 years old and with her mother. Nellie had not been married before and had no children.12 
(Father) Grandchild An Indiana newspaper, reporting the death of Andrew's son, Floyd Meadows, on 20 March 1908, stated that Floyd, whose mother died during or shortly after his birth, had been raised by his grandmother, Martha Flickinger, since infancy. Our research indicates that Andrew's other son, Floyd's brother, Ira Meadows, who was seventeen months older than Floyd and also a baby when their mother, Mary (Shorb) Meadows, died, was likely also raised by their maternal grandmother, Martha Ann (Heaton) Shorb Flickinger.7 
(Brother-in-Law) Census US 190026 June 1900Andrew was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 26 June 1900 in the household of his sister and brother-in-law, Odell and Frank Helsper, in Richland, Whitley County, Indiana.13 
Census US 1900*30 June 1900Nellie and Andrew Meadows were enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 30 June 1900 in Washington, Delaware County, Indiana. Andrew was 41 years of age, worked as a Brick Mason, and had been unemployed for two months of the census year, and Nellie was 28 years of age. They had been married for nine years, rented their house, and Nellie had given birth to three children, all of whom were living. Andrew and Nellie were both able to read, write and speak English. The couple's three children were enumerated with them in 1900. May M. was 8 years old and had attended school for six months of the census year; and Charlene B. and Lester M. were ages 5 and 3 years, respectively.14 
Divorce*Andrew and Nellie separated, and were likely divorced, before Nellie married a second time in September of 1908.15,16,17,18,19 
(Father) Injury17 March 1908His son, Floyd G. Meadows, who was a brakeman with the Pennsylvania Railroad company, was seriously injured when he fell beneath moving cars at Wanatah, LaPorte County, Indiana, on Monday, 17 March 1908, and had his legs so badly crushed that both were amputated, one at the ankle and the other at the knee.7,20,21 
(Father) Death20 March 1908Floyd died as a result of his injuries on 20 March 1908 in St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, at age 25.7,22,23 
(Father) Accident Fort Wayne newspapers published the story of Floyd's tragic accident and subsequent death. On Wednesday, March 18, 1908, The Fort Wayne Sentinel wrote that the incident occurred the day before, on Tuesday, explaining that:

Meadows was a member of Conductor C. E. Barker's crew and was enroute with an extra freight train to Chicago, and that the train had taken the coal dock siding at Wanatah. While it was at a standstill, Meadows attempted to get upon a rapidly moving west-bound freight train to ride from the rear end of his train to the engine. He missed his hold on the grab irons and fell with his feet across the rail and several cars passed over his legs. His fellow trainmen carried him to the station and placed him on a passenger train to the city. The ambulance met the train at the depot, and Meadows was taken to St. Joseph's hospital where the mangled portions of his legs were amputated by the company's surgeon. Flagman Ferguson of Conductor Barker's crew and a Wanatah physician accompanied the injured man to Fort Wayne and gave him all the aid possible en route. At 2 o'clock this afternoon a telephone message from the hospital said that Mr. Meadows was conscious, but suffering greatly and the result of his injuries were doubtful.

The article described Floyd as about twenty-five years old, unmarried, and since he entered railroad work had made his home at the boarding house of Mrs. William Rost at 440 Masterson Avenue. He began working for the Pennsylvania company May 16, 1907, and in his application for a position stated that his mother was dead, his father a resident of Marion, that he had a brother, Ira Meadows, residing on a farm in Cleveland township, Whitley County, and an aunt, Mrs. Laura Prugh, residing at South Whitley. Mrs. Prugh was in the city yesterday and called at the boarding house of her nephew, but he was out and she did not see him. The paper reported that she had since returned to the city and "is at his bedside now", that the brother had been notified and was expected to arrive there that afternoon, but that the father had not been located by 2 o’clock, and that "he is a brick mason and does not have any permanent place of residence".

A brief note published the following day in the same newspaper, reported that Floyd was "getting along finely at St. Joseph's hospital and there is no reason to doubt his recovery". It also stated that his aunt, Mrs. Prugh, of South Whitley had returned home.

News of his death was published on Friday, March 20, 1908 by The Fort Wayne News, stating that he had died at St. Joseph's hospital at 3 o'clock that morning as a result of his injuries. The newspaper reported that Floyd was twenty-five years of age and one of the most popular men in the employ of the company, that he was unmarried and had lived with his grandmother since infancy at South Whitely, that he was survived by his grandmother, Mrs. Martha Flickinger, father "Andrew Flickinger" (an error: his father was Andrew J. Meadows), one brother, Ira Meadows, who was not named, and four half-sisters, and that his burial would be at South Whitley.21,20,7 
Research Notes* Neither Andrew J. Meadows nor Nellie (McKeever) Meadows Crandall have been identified with any certainty on the 1910 census, although we did learn that Nellie died in 1917, after marrying for a third time in 1911, and that Andrew was enumerated on the 1920 census in the household of their daughter, Charlene, who had married in 1914. We wondered where their three children, Mae, Charlene and Lester Meadows, were in 1910, and began to search for them. We learned that Mae, who was 18 years old, had married James David Holt in February 1910, and that they were enumerated that year with her husband's father and stepmother in Clinton, Indiana. It took us longer to find the two younger children, Charlene and Lester, who were ages 15 and 12 years, respectively. We were surprised to find them both enumerated in 1910 at the Grant County Orphans Home in Center, Indiana, and were happy they were together.24,25,17,18,19 
(Father-in-Law) Census US 19207 January 1920Andrew was enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 7 January 1920 in the household of his daughter and son-in-law, Charlene and Frank E. Kriscamp, at 933 North Main Street, Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. Andrew was 64 years of age, a widower, able to read, write and speak English, and worked as a (Brick) Mason.24 
Death*23 February 1927He died on 23 February 1927 in Liberty Mills, Wabash County, Indiana, at age 713 
Burial* and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Liberty Mills.3 

Family 1

 Mary Shorb b. 1860, d. Sep 1882
Children 1.Ira Meadows+26 b. 7 Mar 1881, d. 28 Dec 1947
 2.Floyd G. Meadows13,7,23 b. 10 Aug 1882, d. 20 Mar 1908

Family 2

 Rena Stickler b. 20 Jul 1867, d. 31 Mar 1929
Child 1.Orpha Alice Meadows27,3 b. 20 Nov 1887

Family 3

 Nellie McKeever b. 18 Dec 1871, d. 29 Mar 1917
Children 1.Mae M. Meadows14 b. 18 Dec 1891
 2.Charlene B. Meadows14 b. 13 Oct 1894, d. 14 Aug 1957
 3.Lester M. Meadows14 b. Nov 1896

Citations

  1. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Mary Shorb and Andrew J Meadows on 31 July 1880 in Indiana, United States, citing page 297 and referencing FHL Film# 001710721. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Elias Meadows, Memorial# 236213117. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Andrew Jackson Meadows, Memorial# 31367799.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Martha (Johnson) Meadows, Memorial# 236213258.
  5. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Andrew and Nellie Meadows, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: 368; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0055, reporting Andrew's birth date as September 1858 and his age as 41 years. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Mary "Sherb" and Andrew J Meadows on 31 July 1880 in Whitley County, Indiana, United States, citing page 27 and referencing FHL Film# 001710719.
  7. [S2622] Floyd Meadows Dies (1908) Brakeman Who Was Injured at Wanatah Succumbs; Was a Popular Young Man and Resided at South Whitley, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Fort Wayne News (Fort Wayne, Indiana), Friday, 20 March 1908, Page 2, reporting that Floyd Meadows, the Pennsylvania brakeman who fell beneath his train at Wanatah on Monday last and whose legs were crushed, necessitating amputation, which was performed at St. Joseph's hospital, died at that institution at 3 o'clock this morning as a result of his injuries; the deceased was twenty-five years of age and one of the most popular men in the employ of the company; he was unmarried and lived with his grandmother since infancy at South Whitely; survived by his grandmother, Mrs. Martha Flickinger, father Andrew Flickinger (error: Andrew Meadows) one brother and four half-sisters; burial at South Whitley. Hereinafter cited as Floyd Meadows Dies (1908) Brakeman Who Was Injured at Wanatah Succumbs.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Rena (Stickler) Meadows/Brubaker, Memorial# 193986176.
  9. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Andrew J Meadows and Lena Stickler on 13 August 1887 in Indiana, United States, citing page 253 and referencing FHL Film# 001710721.
  10. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Andrew and Mary Shorb, (their surnames transcribed as "Show" by Ancestry, although their children's surnames were transcribed correctly), The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Whitley, Indiana; Roll: 181; Pages: 493a-493b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Irena "Strickler" of Whitley County, Indiana, born in Indiana, daughter of Henry "Strickler" and Sarah "Short", and John Brubaker of Sidney, Indiana, born in Ohio, son of Michael Brubaker and Susan Miller, married on 20 September 1890 in Sidney, Indiana, United States.
  12. [S1444] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 21 March 1891 in Grant County, of Andrew Meadows and Nellie McKeever, referencing Works Progress Administration; Index to Marriage Records: Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938-1940; Series Title: Grant County, Indiana; marriage Records Volume II, Book 7 (Apr 1882-May 18 Compiled By--Grant County Genealogy Club; Book: 9; Page: 202. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941.
  13. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Frank and Odell Helsper, Year: 1900; Census Place: Richland, Whitley, Indiana; Roll: 414; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0116.
  14. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Andrew and Nellie Meadows, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: 368; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0055.
  15. [S1444] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 5 September 1908 in Grant County, of Nellie G. Meadows and Charles A. Crandall, referencing Works Progress Administration; Index to Marriage Records: Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938-1940; Series Title: Grant County, Indiana; marriage Records Volume III, Book 12, (Mar 1898-Mar Compiled By--Grant County Genealogy Club; Book: 17; Page: 264.
  16. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of L W Miller of Garrett, Indiana, age 22, born 13 March 1889 in Garret, Indiana, son of Fred Miller and Ella Steffin, and Nellie Meadows of Garrett, Indiana, age 15, born 18 December 1895 in Jonesboro, Indiana, daughter of John McKeever and Nancy Johnson, on 13 November 1911 in Indiana, United States, citing page 172.
  17. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Nellie McKeever Meadows and L W Miller on 13 November 1911 in Indiana, United States, citing page 376 and referencing FHL Film# 001863086.
  18. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of Charlene Meadows, age 15, and Lester Meadows, age 12, as Wards at the Grant County Orphans Home in Center, Grant County, Indiana, Year: 1910; Census Place: Center, Grant, Indiana; Roll: T624_351; Pages: 5a-5b; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1374364. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  19. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William T. and Alfretta Holt, Year: 1910; Census Place: Clinton Ward 4, Vermillion, Indiana; Roll: T624_384; Page: 8b; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1374397.
  20. [S2623] Floyd G. Meadows 1908 Train Accident Recovery Report, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana), Thursday, 19 March 1908, Page 9, reporting that Floyd G. Meadows, the Pennsylvania brakeman who lost both feet in an accident at Wanatah Tuesday night, is getting along finely at St. Joseph's hospital and there is no reason to doubt his recovery; his aunt, Mrs. Prugh, of South Whitley has returned home. Hereinafter cited as Floyd G. Meadows 1908 Train Accident Recovery Report.
  21. [S2624] F. G. Meadows: Brakeman Maimed at Wanatah (1908 ) Falls Under Train and Both Legs are Crushed, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana), Wednesday, March 18, 1908, Page 11, reporting that Floyd G. Meadows, a brakeman in the employ of the Pennsylvania, fell beneath moving cars at Wanatah at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon and had his legs so badly crushed that both were amputated, one at the ankle and the other at the knee; Meadows was a member of Conductor C. E. Barker's crew and was enroute with an extra freight train to Chicago; the train had taken the coal dock siding at Wanatah and while it was at a standstill Meadows attempted to get upon a rapidly moving west-bound freight train to ride from the rear end of his train to the engine; he missed his hold on the grab irons and fell with his feet across the rail and several cars passed over his limbs; his pitiable plight was immediately discovered by his fellow trainmen and Meadows was picked up, taken to the station and placed upon passenger train No. 9 and brought to the city; the ambulance met the train at the depot, and he was taken to St. Joseph's hospital, where the mangled portions of his legs were amputated by the company's surgeon; a Wanatah physician accompanied the injured man to Fort Wayne and gave him all the aid possible en route; Flagman Ferguson, of Conductor Barker's crew also accompanied Meadow's to the city; at 2 o'clock this afternoon a telephone message from the hospital said that Mr. Meadows was conscious, but suffering greatly and the result of his injuries were doubtful; Floyd Meadows is about twenty-five years old, is unmarried and since he entered railroad work has made his home with Mrs. William Rost at 440 Masterson Avenue; he began working for the Pennsylvania company May 16, 1907, and in his application for a position he stated that his mother was dead; his father a resident of Marion, and that he had a brother, Ira Meadows, residing on a farm in Cleveland township, Whitley County, and an aunt, Mrs. Laura Prugh, residing at South Whitley; Mrs. Prugh was in the city yesterday and called at the boarding house of her nephew, but he was out and she did not see him; she has since returned to the city and is at his bedside now; the brother has been notified and will arrive here this afternoon, but the father has not been located at 2 o’clock; he is a brick mason and does not have any permanent place of residence. Hereinafter cited as F. G. Meadows: Brakeman Maimed at Wanatah (1908 ).
  22. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Floyd G. Meadows, Memorial# 33349322.
  23. [S1571] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 20 March 1908 in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA, of Floyd Meadows, age 25 years, 7 months, 11 days, Single, Railroad Brakeman, born 10 August 1882 in Indiana to Andrew Meadows and Mollie Shorb, both born in Indiana, cause of death crushing accident (RR) causing loss of both legs, informant Ira Meadows, South Whitley, Indiana, referencing Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1908; Roll: 01. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017.
  24. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Frank and Charlene Kriscamp, (their surname spelled Kreskamp by the census taker), Year: 1920; Census Place: Delphos Ward 1, Allen, Ohio; Roll: T625_1344; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 11. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  25. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nellie G (McKeever) Miller, Memorial# 94767068.
  26. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Ira Meadows, Memorial# 31730053.
  27. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Orpha Alice (Meadows) Leist, Memorial# 153414880.

Charlene B. Meadows1

b. 13 October 1894, d. 14 August 1957
Family
Father*Andrew J. Meadows1 b. 30 Sep 1855, d. 23 Feb 1927
Mother*Nellie McKeever1 b. 18 Dec 1871, d. 29 Mar 1917
(Family Member) Name SpellingsVariations in the spelling of the Kriscamp surname found in our research included Kriskamp, Kreskamp and Krescamp.2,3,4 
Birth*13 October 1894Charlene B. Meadows was born on 13 October 1894 in Marion County, Indiana.1,5,6 
(Daughter) Census US 190030 June 1900Charlene B. was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 30 June 1900 in the household of her parents in Washington, Delaware County, Indiana. She was 5 years old.1 
(Daughter) DivorceHer parents separated, and were likely divorced before her mother married a second time in September of 1908.7,8,9,10,11 
(Daughter) Marriage5 September 1908Charlene was 13 years old when her mother married a second time, on 5 September 1908, to Charles A. Crandall. Charles was also divorced, and had five children. There were three from his first marriage, Courtney, Elsie and Chester, ages 19, 16 and 13 years, respectively, and two daughters, Leona and Mary, who were about 3 and 2 years old, respectively, from his second.7 
(Daughter) DivorceHer mother and stepfather, Charles A. Crandall, separated not long after their marriage, and were likely divorced before her mother married again in November of 1911.11,10,7,9,8 
Census US 1910*2 May 1910Charlene and her brother, Lester Meadows, were enumerated as Wards on the 1910 census taken on 2 May 1910 at the Grant County Orphans Home, Center, Grant County, Indiana. Charlene was 15 years old and Lester was age 12; they were both able to read and write, had attended school within the census year, and were recorded as Wards of the institution. Their older sister, Mae, who was 18 years old, had married James David Holt in February 1910 and was enumerated that year with her husband's father and stepmother in Clinton, Indiana. We've not been able to identify the children's mother, Nellie (McKeever) Meadows Crandall, or their father, Andrew Jackson Meadows, with any certainty on the 1910 census, although we did learn that their mother died in 1917, after marrying for a third time in 1911, and that their father was enumerated on the 1920 census in the household of their sister, Charlene, who had married in 1914.10,11,9,12,4 
(Daughter) Marriage13 November 1911She was 17 years old when her mother married a third time, on 13 November 1911, to Louis W. Miller. Her mother was 39 years of age and Louis was age 22 and had not been married before.13,12,8,9 
Marriage*1914She married, as his second wife, Frank E. Kriscamp, son of Henry Anthony Kriscamp and Mary E. Phiffier, in 1914 in Allen County, Ohio.14,15 
Census US 1920*7 January 1920Charlene and Frank Kriscamp were enumerated on the 1920 census taken on 7 January 1920 at 933 North Main Street, Delphos, Allen County, Ohio. Frank was 35 years of age and worked for wages as a Fireman for the Railroad, and Charlene was 25 years of age. They rented their house, and Agnes, Frank's daughter from his first marriage was enumerated with them. She was 14 years old and had not attended school within the census year. Also enumerated with the family in 1920 were Frank's brother, Andrew Kriscamp, who was 32 years of age, single, and worked as a Hasler for the Railroad Shops, and Charlene's father, Andrew J. Meadows, who was 64 years of age, a widower, and worked as a (Brick) Mason. Everyone in the Kriscamp household was able to read, write and speak English.4 
Divorce*between 1921 and 1930Charlene and Frank were divorced between 1921 and 1930. They were enumerated together on the 1920 census and, in 1930, Frank was recorded as divorced and was still living in Delphos, Allen County, Ohio, and Charlene was recorded as single and was living in Delphos, Van Wert County, Ohio. (It's helpful to remember that the city of Delphos, Ohio, is located in both Allen County and Van Wert County, as the city sits across the county line that divides the two counties. A portion of the city is in Allen County, and another part is in Van Wert County, with parts of the city even extending into Putnam County.)16,17 
Census US 1930*14 April 1930Charlene Kriscamp was enumerated on the 1930 census taken on 14 April 1930 at 156½ Second Street, Delphos, Van Wert County, Ohio. She was 35 years of age, single, rented her apartment for $7 per month, owned a radio set and worked for wages as a Bunch Breaker in a Cigar Factory.17 
Marriage*30 July 1937She married second Roy Harshman, son of John Wesley Harshman Sr. and Mary Ella Depuy, on 30 July 1937 in Indiana.6,18,5 
(Wife) Death12 October 1956Charlene became a widow when Samuel Roy Harshman died on 12 October 1956 at age 64.18 
Death*14 August 1957She died ten months after her husband on 14 August 1957 at age 625,18 
Burial* and was buried with her husband in Plot R of Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos, Allen County, Ohio.5,18 

Family 1

 Frank Alyouis Kriscamp b. 24 Oct 1884

Family 2

 Roy Harshman b. 19 Jul 1892, d. 12 Oct 1956

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Andrew and Nellie Meadows, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: 368; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0055. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1576] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Frank E. Kriskamp, age 20, son of Henry A. Kriskamp and Mary E. "Fiffer", and Lucy Waltz, age 18, daughter of William Waltz and Flora Jacobs, married on 29 October 1904 in Van Wert, Ohio, USA, referencing FHL Film# 001015864. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993.
  3. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of A. Frank and Louise Kriskamp, Year: 1910; Census Place: Delphos Ward 1, Allen, Ohio; Roll: T624_1150; Page: 1a; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1375163. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Frank and Charlene Kriscamp, (their surname spelled Kreskamp by the census taker), Year: 1920; Census Place: Delphos Ward 1, Allen, Ohio; Roll: T625_1344; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 11. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Charlene B (Meadows) Harshman, Memorial# 29491000. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  6. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Charlene Kriscamp of Delphos, Ohio, age 43, born on 31 October 1894 in Marion, Indiana, daughter of A Jackson Meadows and Nellie McKeever, married Roy Harshman of Willshire, Ohio, age 45, born on 19 July 1892 in Mercer County, Ohio, son of John W Harshman and Mary E Depew, married on 30 July 1937 in Indiana, United States, citing page 340 and referencing no FHL Film number. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.
  7. [S1444] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 5 September 1908 in Grant County, of Nellie G. Meadows and Charles A. Crandall, referencing Works Progress Administration; Index to Marriage Records: Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938-1940; Series Title: Grant County, Indiana; marriage Records Volume III, Book 12, (Mar 1898-Mar Compiled By--Grant County Genealogy Club; Book: 17; Page: 264. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941.
  8. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of L W Miller of Garrett, Indiana, age 22, born 13 March 1889 in Garret, Indiana, son of Fred Miller and Ella Steffin, and Nellie Meadows of Garrett, Indiana, age 15, born 18 December 1895 in Jonesboro, Indiana, daughter of John McKeever and Nancy Johnson, on 13 November 1911 in Indiana, United States, citing page 172.
  9. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Nellie McKeever Meadows and L W Miller on 13 November 1911 in Indiana, United States, citing page 376 and referencing FHL Film# 001863086.
  10. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of Charlene Meadows, age 15, and Lester Meadows, age 12, as Wards at the Grant County Orphans Home in Center, Grant County, Indiana, Year: 1910; Census Place: Center, Grant, Indiana; Roll: T624_351; Pages: 5a-5b; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1374364.
  11. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William T. and Alfretta Holt, Year: 1910; Census Place: Clinton Ward 4, Vermillion, Indiana; Roll: T624_384; Page: 8b; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1374397.
  12. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Nellie G (McKeever) Miller, Memorial# 94767068.
  13. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Louis W Miller, Memorial# 2918764.
  14. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Frank Alyouis Kriscamp, Memorial# 52915913.
  15. [S2050] Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016, online from the Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, marriage in 1914 in Allen County, Ohio, of Frank E Kriscamp, age 29 years, divorced, born October 24, (1885) in Delphos, Allen County, son of Anton Kriscamp and Mary Pfiefer, married Charlene B Meadows, age 20 years, single, born October (1894) in Darke County, Ohio, daughter of Andrew J Meadows and Nellie McKeever, viewed on 4 July 2024 at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XDW5-WXT. Hereinafter cited as Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016.
  16. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Frank Kriscamp, Year: 1930; Census Place: Delphos, Allen, Ohio; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2341480. Hereinafter cited as 1930 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S91] 1930 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Charlene Kriscamp, Year: 1930; Census Place: Delphos, Van Wert, Ohio; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2341624.
  18. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, PVT Samuel Roy Harshman, Memorial# 29491001.

Elias Meadows1

b. 1818, d. August 1892
Family
Birth*1818Elias Meadows was born about 1818.1 
Marriage*29 July 1852He married Martha Johnson on 29 July 1852 in Kosciusko County, Indiana.2,1,3 
Death*August 1892He died in August 1892 at about age 741 
Burial* and was buried in Hidy Cemetery, Kinsey, Kosciusko County, Indiana.1 

Family

 Martha Johnson b. 1835, d. 1 Jun 1903
Child 1.Andrew J. Meadows+1,4 b. 30 Sep 1855, d. 23 Feb 1927

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Elias Meadows, Memorial# 236213117. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Martha (Johnson) Meadows, Memorial# 236213258.
  3. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Elias Meadows and Martha Johnson on 29 July 1852 in Indiana, United States, citing page 234 and referencing FHL Film# 001311128. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Andrew Jackson Meadows, Memorial# 31367799.

Floyd G. Meadows1,2,3

b. 10 August 1882, d. 20 March 1908
Family
Relationship9th great-grandson of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Andrew J. Meadows1,4,5 b. 30 Sep 1855, d. 23 Feb 1927
Mother*Mary Shorb1,4,5 b. 1860, d. Sep 1882
Birth*10 August 1882Floyd G. Meadows was born in 10 August 1882 in Indiana.1,6 
(Son) DeathSeptember 1882His mother died in her early 20s, during or shortly after Floyd's birth.4 
(Son) Marriage13 August 1887Floyd was 5 years old when his father married a second time, on 13 August 1887, to Rena Stickler, who had not been married before and was Floyd's mother's 1st cousin.7,8,9,10 
(Son) DivorceHis father and Rena were not married very long before they separated, and likely divorced. They had one daughter together.11,12 
(Son) Marriage21 March 1891Floyd was 8 years old when his father married a third time, on 21 March 1891, to Nellie McKeever, who had not been married before and had no children.12 
Grandchild* An Indiana newspaper, reporting the death of Floyd Meadows on 20 March 1908, stated that Floyd, whose mother died during or shortly after his birth, had been raised by his grandmother, Martha Flickinger, since infancy. Our research indicates that Floyd's brother, Ira Meadows, who was seventeen months older than Floyd and also a baby when their mother, Mary (Shorb) Meadows, died, was likely also raised by their maternal grandmother, Martha Ann (Heaton) Shorb Flickinger.4 
(Nephew) Census US 190026 June 1900Floyd was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 26 June 1900 in the household of his aunt and uncle, Frank and Odell (Shorb) Helsper in Richland, Whitley County, Indiana. Floyd was 17 years old, able to read, write and speak English, and worked as a farm laborer. His brother, Ira Meadows, who was 19 years old, was enumerated in Allen County, Indiana, in the household of Benson and Gertrude Oliver. Ira was also working as a farm laborer. The boys' father, Andrew J. Meadows, a brick mason, was enumerated that year in Delaware County, Indiana with his second wife, Nellie, and their three children, May, Charlene and Lester.1 
(Son) DivorceHis father and Nellie separated, and likely divorced, before Nellie married a second time in September of 1908.13,14,15,16,17 
Injury*17 March 1908Floyd, a brakeman with the Pennsylvania Railroad company, was seriously injured when he fell beneath moving cars at Wanatah, LaPorte County, Indiana, on Tuesday, 17 March 1908, and had his legs so badly crushed that both were amputated, one at the ankle and the other at the knee.4,3,2 
Death*20 March 1908He died as a result of his injuries on 20 March 1908 at St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, at age 254,6,5 
Burial* and was buried in Plot# W-11-36 of South Whitley Cemetery, South Whitley, Whitley County, Indiana.6 
Accident* Fort Wayne newspapers published the story of Floyd's tragic accident and subsequent death. On Wednesday, March 18, 1908, The Fort Wayne Sentinel wrote that the incident occurred the day before, on Tuesday, explaining that:

Meadows was a member of Conductor C. E. Barker's crew and was enroute with an extra freight train to Chicago, and that the train had taken the coal dock siding at Wanatah. While it was at a standstill, Meadows attempted to get upon a rapidly moving west-bound freight train to ride from the rear end of his train to the engine. He missed his hold on the grab irons and fell with his feet across the rail and several cars passed over his legs. His fellow trainmen carried him to the station and placed him on a passenger train to the city. The ambulance met the train at the depot, and Meadows was taken to St. Joseph's hospital where the mangled portions of his legs were amputated by the company's surgeon. Flagman Ferguson of Conductor Barker's crew and a Wanatah physician accompanied the injured man to Fort Wayne and gave him all the aid possible en route. At 2 o'clock this afternoon a telephone message from the hospital said that Mr. Meadows was conscious, but suffering greatly and the result of his injuries were doubtful.

The article described Floyd as about twenty-five years old, unmarried, and since he entered railroad work had made his home at the boarding house of Mrs. William Rost at 440 Masterson Avenue. He began working for the Pennsylvania company May 16, 1907, and in his application for a position stated that his mother was dead, his father a resident of Marion, that he had a brother, Ira Meadows, residing on a farm in Cleveland township, Whitley County, and an aunt, Mrs. Laura Prugh, residing at South Whitley. Mrs. Prugh was in the city yesterday and called at the boarding house of her nephew, but he was out and she did not see him. The paper reported that she had since returned to the city and "is at his bedside now", that the brother had been notified and was expected to arrive there that afternoon, but that the father had not been located by 2 o’clock, and that "he is a brick mason and does not have any permanent place of residence".

A brief note published the following day in the same newspaper, reported that Floyd was "getting along finely at St. Joseph's hospital and there is no reason to doubt his recovery". It also stated that his aunt, Mrs. Prugh, of South Whitley had returned home.

News of his death was published on Friday, March 20, 1908 by The Fort Wayne News, stating that he had died at St. Joseph's hospital at 3 o'clock that morning as a result of his injuries. The newspaper reported that Floyd was twenty-five years of age and one of the most popular men in the employ of the company, that he was unmarried and had lived with his grandmother since infancy at South Whitely, that he was survived by his grandmother, Mrs. Martha Flickinger, father "Andrew Flickinger" (an error: his father was Andrew J. Meadows), one brother, Ira Meadows, who was not named, and four half-sisters, and that his burial would be at South Whitley.2,3,4 

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Frank and Odell Helsper, Year: 1900; Census Place: Richland, Whitley, Indiana; Roll: 414; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0116. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S2624] F. G. Meadows: Brakeman Maimed at Wanatah (1908 ) Falls Under Train and Both Legs are Crushed, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana), Wednesday, March 18, 1908, Page 11, reporting that Floyd G. Meadows, a brakeman in the employ of the Pennsylvania, fell beneath moving cars at Wanatah at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon and had his legs so badly crushed that both were amputated, one at the ankle and the other at the knee; Meadows was a member of Conductor C. E. Barker's crew and was enroute with an extra freight train to Chicago; the train had taken the coal dock siding at Wanatah and while it was at a standstill Meadows attempted to get upon a rapidly moving west-bound freight train to ride from the rear end of his train to the engine; he missed his hold on the grab irons and fell with his feet across the rail and several cars passed over his limbs; his pitiable plight was immediately discovered by his fellow trainmen and Meadows was picked up, taken to the station and placed upon passenger train No. 9 and brought to the city; the ambulance met the train at the depot, and he was taken to St. Joseph's hospital, where the mangled portions of his legs were amputated by the company's surgeon; a Wanatah physician accompanied the injured man to Fort Wayne and gave him all the aid possible en route; Flagman Ferguson, of Conductor Barker's crew also accompanied Meadow's to the city; at 2 o'clock this afternoon a telephone message from the hospital said that Mr. Meadows was conscious, but suffering greatly and the result of his injuries were doubtful; Floyd Meadows is about twenty-five years old, is unmarried and since he entered railroad work has made his home with Mrs. William Rost at 440 Masterson Avenue; he began working for the Pennsylvania company May 16, 1907, and in his application for a position he stated that his mother was dead; his father a resident of Marion, and that he had a brother, Ira Meadows, residing on a farm in Cleveland township, Whitley County, and an aunt, Mrs. Laura Prugh, residing at South Whitley; Mrs. Prugh was in the city yesterday and called at the boarding house of her nephew, but he was out and she did not see him; she has since returned to the city and is at his bedside now; the brother has been notified and will arrive here this afternoon, but the father has not been located at 2 o’clock; he is a brick mason and does not have any permanent place of residence. Hereinafter cited as F. G. Meadows: Brakeman Maimed at Wanatah (1908 ).
  3. [S2623] Floyd G. Meadows 1908 Train Accident Recovery Report, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana), Thursday, 19 March 1908, Page 9, reporting that Floyd G. Meadows, the Pennsylvania brakeman who lost both feet in an accident at Wanatah Tuesday night, is getting along finely at St. Joseph's hospital and there is no reason to doubt his recovery; his aunt, Mrs. Prugh, of South Whitley has returned home. Hereinafter cited as Floyd G. Meadows 1908 Train Accident Recovery Report.
  4. [S2622] Floyd Meadows Dies (1908) Brakeman Who Was Injured at Wanatah Succumbs; Was a Popular Young Man and Resided at South Whitley, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Fort Wayne News (Fort Wayne, Indiana), Friday, 20 March 1908, Page 2, reporting that Floyd Meadows, the Pennsylvania brakeman who fell beneath his train at Wanatah on Monday last and whose legs were crushed, necessitating amputation, which was performed at St. Joseph's hospital, died at that institution at 3 o'clock this morning as a result of his injuries; the deceased was twenty-five years of age and one of the most popular men in the employ of the company; he was unmarried and lived with his grandmother since infancy at South Whitely; survived by his grandmother, Mrs. Martha Flickinger, father Andrew Flickinger (error: Andrew Meadows) one brother and four half-sisters; burial at South Whitley. Hereinafter cited as Floyd Meadows Dies (1908) Brakeman Who Was Injured at Wanatah Succumbs.
  5. [S1571] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 20 March 1908 in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA, of Floyd Meadows, age 25 years, 7 months, 11 days, Single, Railroad Brakeman, born 10 August 1882 in Indiana to Andrew Meadows and Mollie Shorb, both born in Indiana, cause of death crushing accident (RR) causing loss of both legs, informant Ira Meadows, South Whitley, Indiana, referencing Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1908; Roll: 01. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017.
  6. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Floyd G. Meadows, Memorial# 33349322. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Rena (Stickler) Meadows/Brubaker, Memorial# 193986176.
  8. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Andrew Jackson Meadows, Memorial# 31367799.
  9. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Andrew J Meadows and Lena Stickler on 13 August 1887 in Indiana, United States, citing page 253 and referencing FHL Film# 001710721. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.
  10. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Andrew and Mary Shorb, (their surnames transcribed as "Show" by Ancestry, although their children's surnames were transcribed correctly), The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Whitley, Indiana; Roll: 181; Pages: 493a-493b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Irena "Strickler" of Whitley County, Indiana, born in Indiana, daughter of Henry "Strickler" and Sarah "Short", and John Brubaker of Sidney, Indiana, born in Ohio, son of Michael Brubaker and Susan Miller, married on 20 September 1890 in Sidney, Indiana, United States.
  12. [S1444] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 21 March 1891 in Grant County, of Andrew Meadows and Nellie McKeever, referencing Works Progress Administration; Index to Marriage Records: Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938-1940; Series Title: Grant County, Indiana; marriage Records Volume II, Book 7 (Apr 1882-May 18 Compiled By--Grant County Genealogy Club; Book: 9; Page: 202. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941.
  13. [S1444] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 5 September 1908 in Grant County, of Nellie G. Meadows and Charles A. Crandall, referencing Works Progress Administration; Index to Marriage Records: Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938-1940; Series Title: Grant County, Indiana; marriage Records Volume III, Book 12, (Mar 1898-Mar Compiled By--Grant County Genealogy Club; Book: 17; Page: 264.
  14. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of L W Miller of Garrett, Indiana, age 22, born 13 March 1889 in Garret, Indiana, son of Fred Miller and Ella Steffin, and Nellie Meadows of Garrett, Indiana, age 15, born 18 December 1895 in Jonesboro, Indiana, daughter of John McKeever and Nancy Johnson, on 13 November 1911 in Indiana, United States, citing page 172.
  15. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Nellie McKeever Meadows and L W Miller on 13 November 1911 in Indiana, United States, citing page 376 and referencing FHL Film# 001863086.
  16. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of Charlene Meadows, age 15, and Lester Meadows, age 12, as Wards at the Grant County Orphans Home in Center, Grant County, Indiana, Year: 1910; Census Place: Center, Grant, Indiana; Roll: T624_351; Pages: 5a-5b; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1374364. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William T. and Alfretta Holt, Year: 1910; Census Place: Clinton Ward 4, Vermillion, Indiana; Roll: T624_384; Page: 8b; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1374397.

Ira Meadows1

b. 7 March 1881, d. 28 December 1947
Family
Relationship9th great-grandson of John Heaton
ChartsDescendants of John Heaton of Lincolnshire, including the Immigrant Nathaniel
Father*Andrew J. Meadows1 b. 30 Sep 1855, d. 23 Feb 1927
Mother*Mary Shorb1 b. 1860, d. Sep 1882
Birth*7 March 1881Ira Meadows was born on 7 March 1881 in Indiana.1 
(Son) DeathSeptember 1882His mother died in her early 20s, during or shortly after the birth of his brother, Floyd.2 
(Son) Marriage13 August 1887Ira was 6 years old when his father married a second time, on 13 August 1887, to Rena Stickler, who had not been married before and was Ira's mother's 1st cousin.3,4,5,6 
(Son) DivorceHis father and Rena were not married very long before they separated, and likely divorced. They had one daughter together.7,8 
(Son) Marriage21 March 1891Ira was 10 years old when his father married a third time, on 21 March 1891, to Nellie McKeever, who had not been married before and had no children.8 
Grandchild* An Indiana newspaper, reporting the death of Floyd Meadows on 20 March 1908, stated that Floyd, whose mother died during or shortly after his birth, had been raised by his grandmother, Martha Flickinger, since infancy. Our research indicates that Floyd's brother, Ira Meadows, who was seventeen months older than Floyd and also a baby when their mother, Mary (Shorb) Meadows, died, was likely also raised by their maternal grandmother, Martha Ann (Heaton) Shorb Flickinger.2 
Census US 1900*20 June 1900Ira Meadows was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 20 June 1900 in the household of Benson and Gertrude Oliver in Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Ira was 19 years old, able to read, write and speak English, and was working as a farm laborer.9 
Marriage*10 August 1903He married Lorene Betzner, daughter of John A. Betzner and Harriet Essig, on 10 August 1903 in Indiana.10,1,11 
(Son) DivorceHis father and Nellie separated, and likely divorced, before Nellie married a second time in September of 1908.12,13,14,15,16 
(Brother) Injury17 March 1908His brother, Floyd G. Meadows, who was a brakeman with the Pennsylvania Railroad company, was seriously injured when he fell beneath moving cars at Wanatah, LaPorte County, Indiana, on Monday, 17 March 1908, and had his legs so badly crushed that both were amputated, one at the ankle and the other at the knee.2,17,18 
(Brother) Death20 March 1908Floyd died as a result of his injuries on 20 March 1908 in St. Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, at age 25.2,19,20 
(Brother) Accident Fort Wayne newspapers published the story of Floyd's tragic accident and subsequent death. On Wednesday, March 18, 1908, The Fort Wayne Sentinel wrote that the incident occurred the day before, on Tuesday, explaining that:

Meadows was a member of Conductor C. E. Barker's crew and was enroute with an extra freight train to Chicago, and that the train had taken the coal dock siding at Wanatah. While it was at a standstill, Meadows attempted to get upon a rapidly moving west-bound freight train to ride from the rear end of his train to the engine. He missed his hold on the grab irons and fell with his feet across the rail and several cars passed over his legs. His fellow trainmen carried him to the station and placed him on a passenger train to the city. The ambulance met the train at the depot, and Meadows was taken to St. Joseph's hospital where the mangled portions of his legs were amputated by the company's surgeon. Flagman Ferguson of Conductor Barker's crew and a Wanatah physician accompanied the injured man to Fort Wayne and gave him all the aid possible en route. At 2 o'clock this afternoon a telephone message from the hospital said that Mr. Meadows was conscious, but suffering greatly and the result of his injuries were doubtful.

The article described Floyd as about twenty-five years old, unmarried, and since he entered railroad work had made his home at the boarding house of Mrs. William Rost at 440 Masterson Avenue. He began working for the Pennsylvania company May 16, 1907, and in his application for a position stated that his mother was dead, his father a resident of Marion, that he had a brother, Ira Meadows, residing on a farm in Cleveland township, Whitley County, and an aunt, Mrs. Laura Prugh, residing at South Whitley. Mrs. Prugh was in the city yesterday and called at the boarding house of her nephew, but he was out and she did not see him. The paper reported that she had since returned to the city and "is at his bedside now", that the brother had been notified and was expected to arrive there that afternoon, but that the father had not been located by 2 o’clock, and that "he is a brick mason and does not have any permanent place of residence".

A brief note published the following day in the same newspaper, reported that Floyd was "getting along finely at St. Joseph's hospital and there is no reason to doubt his recovery". It also stated that his aunt, Mrs. Prugh, of South Whitley had returned home.

News of his death was published on Friday, March 20, 1908 by The Fort Wayne News, stating that he had died at St. Joseph's hospital at 3 o'clock that morning as a result of his injuries. The newspaper reported that Floyd was twenty-five years of age and one of the most popular men in the employ of the company, that he was unmarried and had lived with his grandmother since infancy at South Whitely, that he was survived by his grandmother, Mrs. Martha Flickinger, father "Andrew Flickinger" (an error: his father was Andrew J. Meadows), one brother, Ira Meadows, who was not named, and four half-sisters, and that his burial would be at South Whitley.18,17,2 
Census US 1910*25 April 1910Ira Meadows and Lorene (Betzner) Meadows were enumerated on the 1910 census taken on 25 April 1910 in Cleveland, Whitley County, Indiana. Loreine's given name was recorded by the census taker as "Betzner", which was her maiden name. Ira was 28 years of age and a general farmer working on his own account, and Betzner was 25 years of age. They had been married for 6 years, were both able to read and write, owned their farm with a mortgage, and Betzner had given birth to one child and he was living and enumerated with his parents. Oral, whose name was recorded as "Ora" by the census taker and transcribed as "Ira" by Ancestry, was four months old. The Meadows family lived very near the household of Ira's aunt and uncle, Ray Prugh and Laura M. (Shorb) Prugh in which Ira's grandmother, Martha Ann (Heaton) Shorb Flickinger, was living. Ira's household was the last household on his census page, and the Prugh family was the first household on the next census page.21,22 
(Husband) Death29 November 1943Ira became a widower when Lorene (Betzner) Meadows died on 29 November 1943 at age 57.10 
Death*28 December 1947He died on 28 December 1947 in Indiana at age 661 
Burial* and was buried with his wife in Plot# W-11-37 of South Whitley Cemetery, South Whitley, Whitley County, Indiana. Ira's brother, Floyd, had been buried in Plot# W-11-36 in 1908.1,10,19 

Family

 Lorene Betzner b. 30 Aug 1886, d. 29 Nov 1943
Child 1.Oral Meadows23,1 b. 21 Jan 1910

Citations

  1. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Ira Meadows, Memorial# 31730053. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  2. [S2622] Floyd Meadows Dies (1908) Brakeman Who Was Injured at Wanatah Succumbs; Was a Popular Young Man and Resided at South Whitley, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Fort Wayne News (Fort Wayne, Indiana), Friday, 20 March 1908, Page 2, reporting that Floyd Meadows, the Pennsylvania brakeman who fell beneath his train at Wanatah on Monday last and whose legs were crushed, necessitating amputation, which was performed at St. Joseph's hospital, died at that institution at 3 o'clock this morning as a result of his injuries; the deceased was twenty-five years of age and one of the most popular men in the employ of the company; he was unmarried and lived with his grandmother since infancy at South Whitely; survived by his grandmother, Mrs. Martha Flickinger, father Andrew Flickinger (error: Andrew Meadows) one brother and four half-sisters; burial at South Whitley. Hereinafter cited as Floyd Meadows Dies (1908) Brakeman Who Was Injured at Wanatah Succumbs.
  3. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Rena (Stickler) Meadows/Brubaker, Memorial# 193986176.
  4. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Andrew Jackson Meadows, Memorial# 31367799.
  5. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Andrew J Meadows and Lena Stickler on 13 August 1887 in Indiana, United States, citing page 253 and referencing FHL Film# 001710721. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.
  6. [S17] 1850 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Andrew and Mary Shorb, (their surnames transcribed as "Show" by Ancestry, although their children's surnames were transcribed correctly), The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Whitley, Indiana; Roll: 181; Pages: 493a-493b. Hereinafter cited as 1850 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Irena "Strickler" of Whitley County, Indiana, born in Indiana, daughter of Henry "Strickler" and Sarah "Short", and John Brubaker of Sidney, Indiana, born in Ohio, son of Michael Brubaker and Susan Miller, married on 20 September 1890 in Sidney, Indiana, United States.
  8. [S1444] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 21 March 1891 in Grant County, of Andrew Meadows and Nellie McKeever, referencing Works Progress Administration; Index to Marriage Records: Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938-1940; Series Title: Grant County, Indiana; marriage Records Volume II, Book 7 (Apr 1882-May 18 Compiled By--Grant County Genealogy Club; Book: 9; Page: 202. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941.
  9. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of Ira Meadows, age 19, as a farm laborer in the household of Benson and Gertrude Olliver, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wayne, Allen, Indiana; Roll: 358; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 0022. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Lorene (Betzner) Meadows, Memorial# 31730073.
  11. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Ira A Meadows and Lorena Betzner on 10 August 1903 in Indiana, United States, citing page 420 and referencing FHL Film# 001710725.
  12. [S1444] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 5 September 1908 in Grant County, of Nellie G. Meadows and Charles A. Crandall, referencing Works Progress Administration; Index to Marriage Records: Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938-1940; Series Title: Grant County, Indiana; marriage Records Volume III, Book 12, (Mar 1898-Mar Compiled By--Grant County Genealogy Club; Book: 17; Page: 264.
  13. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of L W Miller of Garrett, Indiana, age 22, born 13 March 1889 in Garret, Indiana, son of Fred Miller and Ella Steffin, and Nellie Meadows of Garrett, Indiana, age 15, born 18 December 1895 in Jonesboro, Indiana, daughter of John McKeever and Nancy Johnson, on 13 November 1911 in Indiana, United States, citing page 172.
  14. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Nellie McKeever Meadows and L W Miller on 13 November 1911 in Indiana, United States, citing page 376 and referencing FHL Film# 001863086.
  15. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of Charlene Meadows, age 15, and Lester Meadows, age 12, as Wards at the Grant County Orphans Home in Center, Grant County, Indiana, Year: 1910; Census Place: Center, Grant, Indiana; Roll: T624_351; Pages: 5a-5b; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1374364. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William T. and Alfretta Holt, Year: 1910; Census Place: Clinton Ward 4, Vermillion, Indiana; Roll: T624_384; Page: 8b; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1374397.
  17. [S2623] Floyd G. Meadows 1908 Train Accident Recovery Report, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana), Thursday, 19 March 1908, Page 9, reporting that Floyd G. Meadows, the Pennsylvania brakeman who lost both feet in an accident at Wanatah Tuesday night, is getting along finely at St. Joseph's hospital and there is no reason to doubt his recovery; his aunt, Mrs. Prugh, of South Whitley has returned home. Hereinafter cited as Floyd G. Meadows 1908 Train Accident Recovery Report.
  18. [S2624] F. G. Meadows: Brakeman Maimed at Wanatah (1908 ) Falls Under Train and Both Legs are Crushed, online at Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s, at www.newspapers.com, The Fort Wayne Sentinel (Fort Wayne, Indiana), Wednesday, March 18, 1908, Page 11, reporting that Floyd G. Meadows, a brakeman in the employ of the Pennsylvania, fell beneath moving cars at Wanatah at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon and had his legs so badly crushed that both were amputated, one at the ankle and the other at the knee; Meadows was a member of Conductor C. E. Barker's crew and was enroute with an extra freight train to Chicago; the train had taken the coal dock siding at Wanatah and while it was at a standstill Meadows attempted to get upon a rapidly moving west-bound freight train to ride from the rear end of his train to the engine; he missed his hold on the grab irons and fell with his feet across the rail and several cars passed over his limbs; his pitiable plight was immediately discovered by his fellow trainmen and Meadows was picked up, taken to the station and placed upon passenger train No. 9 and brought to the city; the ambulance met the train at the depot, and he was taken to St. Joseph's hospital, where the mangled portions of his legs were amputated by the company's surgeon; a Wanatah physician accompanied the injured man to Fort Wayne and gave him all the aid possible en route; Flagman Ferguson, of Conductor Barker's crew also accompanied Meadow's to the city; at 2 o'clock this afternoon a telephone message from the hospital said that Mr. Meadows was conscious, but suffering greatly and the result of his injuries were doubtful; Floyd Meadows is about twenty-five years old, is unmarried and since he entered railroad work has made his home with Mrs. William Rost at 440 Masterson Avenue; he began working for the Pennsylvania company May 16, 1907, and in his application for a position he stated that his mother was dead; his father a resident of Marion, and that he had a brother, Ira Meadows, residing on a farm in Cleveland township, Whitley County, and an aunt, Mrs. Laura Prugh, residing at South Whitley; Mrs. Prugh was in the city yesterday and called at the boarding house of her nephew, but he was out and she did not see him; she has since returned to the city and is at his bedside now; the brother has been notified and will arrive here this afternoon, but the father has not been located at 2 o’clock; he is a brick mason and does not have any permanent place of residence. Hereinafter cited as F. G. Meadows: Brakeman Maimed at Wanatah (1908 ).
  19. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Floyd G. Meadows, Memorial# 33349322.
  20. [S1571] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, online at www.ancestry.com, death on 20 March 1908 in Fort Wayne, Allen, Indiana, USA, of Floyd Meadows, age 25 years, 7 months, 11 days, Single, Railroad Brakeman, born 10 August 1882 in Indiana to Andrew Meadows and Mollie Shorb, both born in Indiana, cause of death crushing accident (RR) causing loss of both legs, informant Ira Meadows, South Whitley, Indiana, referencing Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1908; Roll: 01. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017.
  21. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Ira and Betzner Meadows, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cleveland, Whitley, Indiana; Roll: T624_389; Page: 6b; Enumeration District: 0140; FHL microfilm: 1374402.
  22. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Ray and Laura Prugh, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cleveland, Whitley, Indiana; Roll: T624_389; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0140; FHL microfilm: 1374402.
  23. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Oral Meadows, Memorial# 31730112.

Lester M. Meadows1

b. November 1896
Family
Father*Andrew J. Meadows1 b. 30 Sep 1855, d. 23 Feb 1927
Mother*Nellie McKeever1 b. 18 Dec 1871, d. 29 Mar 1917
Birth*November 1896Lester M. Meadows was born in November 1896 in Indiana.1 
(Son) Census US 190030 June 1900Lester M. was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 30 June 1900 in the household of his parents in Washington, Delaware County, Indiana. He was 3 years old.1 
(Son) DivorceHis parents separated, and were likely divorced before his mother married a second time in September of 1908.2,3,4,5,6 
(Son) Marriage5 September 1908Lester was 11 years old when his mother married a second time, on 5 September 1908, to Charles A. Crandall. Charles was also divorced, and had five children. There were three from his first marriage, Courtney, Elsie and Chester, ages 19, 16 and 13 years, respectively, and two daughters, Leona and Mary, who were about 3 and 2 years old, respectively, from his second.2 
(Son) DivorceHis mother and stepfather, Charles A. Crandall, separated not long after their marriage, and were likely divorced before his mother married again in November of 1911.6,5,2,4,3 
Census US 1910*2 May 1910Lester and his sister, Charlene Meadows, were enumerated as Wards on the 1910 census taken on 2 May 1910 at the Grant County Orphans Home, Center, Grant County, Indiana. Charlene was 15 years old and Lester was age 12; they were both able to read and write, had attended school within the census year, and were recorded as Wards of the institution. Their older sister, Mae, who was 18 years old, had married James David Holt in February 1910 and was enumerated that year with her husband's father and stepmother in Clinton, Indiana. We've not been able to identify the children's mother, Nellie (McKeever) Meadows Crandall, or their father, Andrew Jackson Meadows, with any certainty on the 1910 census, although we did learn that their mother died in 1917, after marrying for a third time in 1911, and that their father was enumerated on the 1920 census in the household of their sister, Charlene, who had married in 1914.5,6,4,7,8 
(Son) Marriage13 November 1911He was 15 years old when his mother married a third time, on 13 November 1911, to Louis W. Miller. His mother was 39 years of age and Louis was age 22 and had not been married before.9,7,3,4 

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Andrew and Nellie Meadows, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: 368; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0055. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1444] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 5 September 1908 in Grant County, of Nellie G. Meadows and Charles A. Crandall, referencing Works Progress Administration; Index to Marriage Records: Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938-1940; Series Title: Grant County, Indiana; marriage Records Volume III, Book 12, (Mar 1898-Mar Compiled By--Grant County Genealogy Club; Book: 17; Page: 264. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941.
  3. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of L W Miller of Garrett, Indiana, age 22, born 13 March 1889 in Garret, Indiana, son of Fred Miller and Ella Steffin, and Nellie Meadows of Garrett, Indiana, age 15, born 18 December 1895 in Jonesboro, Indiana, daughter of John McKeever and Nancy Johnson, on 13 November 1911 in Indiana, United States, citing page 172. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.
  4. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Nellie McKeever Meadows and L W Miller on 13 November 1911 in Indiana, United States, citing page 376 and referencing FHL Film# 001863086.
  5. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of Charlene Meadows, age 15, and Lester Meadows, age 12, as Wards at the Grant County Orphans Home in Center, Grant County, Indiana, Year: 1910; Census Place: Center, Grant, Indiana; Roll: T624_351; Pages: 5a-5b; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1374364. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William T. and Alfretta Holt, Year: 1910; Census Place: Clinton Ward 4, Vermillion, Indiana; Roll: T624_384; Page: 8b; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1374397.
  7. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Nellie G (McKeever) Miller, Memorial# 94767068. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  8. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Frank and Charlene Kriscamp, (their surname spelled Kreskamp by the census taker), Year: 1920; Census Place: Delphos Ward 1, Allen, Ohio; Roll: T625_1344; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 11. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Louis W Miller, Memorial# 2918764.

Mae M. Meadows1,2

b. 18 December 1891
Family
Father*Andrew J. Meadows1 b. 30 Sep 1855, d. 23 Feb 1927
Mother*Nellie McKeever1 b. 18 Dec 1871, d. 29 Mar 1917
Birth*18 December 1891Mae M. Meadows was born on 18 December 1891 in Jonesboro, Grant County, Indiana.1,2 
Name VariationHer full name was Mae Marie Meadows.2 
(Daughter) Census US 190030 June 1900She was enumerated on the 1900 census taken on 30 June 1900 in the household of her parents in Washington, Delaware County, Indiana. She was 8 years old and had attended school for six months of the census year.1 
(Daughter) DivorceHer parents separated, and were likely divorced before her mother married a second time in September of 1908.3,4,5,6,7 
(Daughter) Marriage5 September 1908Mae was 16 years old when her mother married a second time, on 5 September 1908, to Charles A. Crandall. Charles was also divorced, and had five children. There were three from his first marriage, Courtney, Elsie and Chester, ages 19, 16 and 13 years, respectively, and two daughters, Leona and Mary, who were about 3 and 2 years old, respectively, from his second.3 
(Daughter) DivorceHer mother and stepfather, Charles A. Crandall, separated not long after their marriage, and were likely divorced before her mother married again in November of 1911.7,6,3,5,4 
Marriage*12 February 1910She married James David Holt, son of William T. Holt and Emma L. Nail, on 12 February 1910 in Indiana. Mae was 18 years old, and James was recorded as 21 years of age, although he was likely age 19.2,8,9,7 
(Daughter-in-Law) Census US 191023 April 1910Mae Holt was enumerated with her husband on the 1910 census taken on 23 April 1910 in the household of her husband's father and stepmother, Alfretta and William T. Holt, at 940 South Fifth Street, Clinton, Vermillion County, Indiana. Mae's husband, James, was 19 years old and Mae was age 18. They had been married for less than a year, had no children, and were both able to read and write. Mae's two younger siblings, Charlene and Lester Meadows, who were ages 15 and 12 years, respectively, were both enumerated in 1910 at the Grant County Orphans Home in Center, Indiana. We've not been able to identify the Meadow children's mother, Nellie (McKeever) Meadows Crandall, or their father, Andrew Jackson Meadows, with any certainty on the 1910 census, although we did learn that their mother died in 1917, after marrying for a third time in 1911, and that their father was enumerated on the 1920 census in the household of their sister, Charlene, who had married in 1914.7,6,5,10,11 
(Daughter) Marriage13 November 1911Mae was 19 years old and married when her mother married a third time, on 13 November 1911, to Louis W. Miller. Her mother was 39 years of age and Louis was age 22 and had not been married before.12,10,4,5 

Family

 James David Holt b. 10 Jun 1890

Citations

  1. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Andrew and Nellie Meadows, Year: 1900; Census Place: Washington, Delaware, Indiana; Roll: 368; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0055. Hereinafter cited as 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Mae Marie Meadows of Clinton, Indiana, age 18, born 18 December 1891 in Jonesboro, Indiana, daughter of Andrew J. Meadows and Nellie G. "Keiver", and James David Holt of Clinton, Indiana, age 21, born 10 January 1889 in Redmon, Illinois, son of William Holt and Emma Nail, married on 12 February 1910 in Indiana, United States, married by , citing page 177. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001.
  3. [S1444] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage on 5 September 1908 in Grant County, of Nellie G. Meadows and Charles A. Crandall, referencing Works Progress Administration; Index to Marriage Records: Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938-1940; Series Title: Grant County, Indiana; marriage Records Volume III, Book 12, (Mar 1898-Mar Compiled By--Grant County Genealogy Club; Book: 17; Page: 264. Hereinafter cited as Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941.
  4. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of L W Miller of Garrett, Indiana, age 22, born 13 March 1889 in Garret, Indiana, son of Fred Miller and Ella Steffin, and Nellie Meadows of Garrett, Indiana, age 15, born 18 December 1895 in Jonesboro, Indiana, daughter of John McKeever and Nancy Johnson, on 13 November 1911 in Indiana, United States, citing page 172.
  5. [S1566] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001, online at www.ancestry.com, marriage of Nellie McKeever Meadows and L W Miller on 13 November 1911 in Indiana, United States, citing page 376 and referencing FHL Film# 001863086.
  6. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, enumeration of Charlene Meadows, age 15, and Lester Meadows, age 12, as Wards at the Grant County Orphans Home in Center, Grant County, Indiana, Year: 1910; Census Place: Center, Grant, Indiana; Roll: T624_351; Pages: 5a-5b; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 1374364. Hereinafter cited as 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S40] 1910 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William T. and Alfretta Holt, Year: 1910; Census Place: Clinton Ward 4, Vermillion, Indiana; Roll: T624_384; Page: 8b; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1374397.
  8. [S34] 1900 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of William and Alice Holt, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana; Roll: 408; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0089.
  9. [S223] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, online at www.ancestry.com, draft registration dated 5 June 1917 of James David Holt, married with a wife and child, coal miner, employer Clinton Coal Company, Clinton, Indiana, born 9 June 1890 in Redmon, Illinois, USA, residence address 525 Sycamore, Vermillion County, Indiana, USA, referencing U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, registered in Vermillion County, Indiana. Hereinafter cited as U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.
  10. [S748] Find a Grave website, which often provides cemetery and tombstone photos, and sometimes personal biographies, that may be obtained from the site, online at www.findagrave.com, Nellie G (McKeever) Miller, Memorial# 94767068. Hereinafter cited as Find a Grave website.
  11. [S73] 1920 United States Federal Census, online at www.ancestry.com, household of Frank and Charlene Kriscamp, (their surname spelled Kreskamp by the census taker), Year: 1920; Census Place: Delphos Ward 1, Allen, Ohio; Roll: T625_1344; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 11. Hereinafter cited as 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S748] Find a Grave website, online at www.findagrave.com, Louis W Miller, Memorial# 2918764.