Hi Genbug, I have a document of the 1659 that Thomas is son to Ambrose, unfortunately it is half burned so it is not clear of what the land grant is but it is clear about Ambrose and Thomas. Are you a member at Emma's website, it is posted there on page 3 of file cabinet. Cousin Robin MEADOR-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: MEADOR-D Digest Volume 06 : Issue 34 Today's Topics: #1 Re: Josiah Meadow and Meador Desce [genbugg@gmail.com] Administrivia: To unsubscribe from MEADOR-D, send a message to MEADOR-D-request@rootsweb.com that contains in the body of the message the command unsubscribe and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. Please turn OFF ALL SIGNATURE FILES or erase before sending request. ______________________________Date: 30 Apr 2006 11:41:19 -0600 From: genbugg@gmail.com To: MEADOR-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: Josiah Meadow and Meador Descendants This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IM0.2ACEB/542.1.1.1.1.1.2 Message Board Post: I'm curious as to what document you have proving Ambrose as the parent of Thomas? --------------------------------- Get amazing travel prices for air and hotel in one click on Yahoo! FareChase

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IM0.2ACEB/542.1.1.1.1.1.2 Message Board Post: I'm curious as to what document you have proving Ambrose as the parent of Thomas?

Hello Cousins, This is from a cousin. http://sos.ky.gov/land/search/ Happy Findings, Cousin Robin --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Josiah Meadow and Meador descendants Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IM0.2ACEB/542.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi cousin Robin!, I would appreciate anything you can tell me. All that I have came from ancestry.com. I have Thos. Meador b. 1612 Bristol, Suffolk, Eng. d. June 6, 1655 Lancaster, Va, married to Sarah ?>Thos. Meador b.1638 Va d. 1662 Essex, Va married to Sarah Hoskins>John Meador b. 1658 Lancaster, Va d. 1721 Essex, Va, marrried to Mary Awbrey on Dec, 16, 1694>Jonas Meador b. 1700 Essex, Va d. 1768 Cumberland, Va married to Frances Hudgens in 1721>Josiah Meador b. 1736 Caroline, Va d. 1798 Starkey, Roanoke, Va married to Lavina Moody in 1757. That's where your Rosanna and my Josiah come in. Is this all correct? Where do you live? My Meador descendants settled in Mercer co, WV and I live in Ohio

Hello Cousins, My name is Robin and would hope to get everyone involved. More the merrier. My idea is to have all of us related to Ambrose Mador/Meador of VA of late 1500's to organize the family tree as well as can be. By this, I mean, to organize the family tree by documents. As you all know, I am still collecting the documents, as it is a huge task by myself. Also, for the organization of documents into one data base would be a huge project. That is why I am asking for help. I have had a family tree maker 9th edition discs and so on for years and not one entry has been made because I am consumed with finding documents. It is a crying shame. This is where you all could help. We can organize this data base with our family trees and with the documents, and information to completely give geneations to come a easier way to research and for ourselves, that way we don't have to repeat constantly. This project would benefit all of us. Our point of communication would be the family tree site called MEADOR LIST. This way we will not fill this website up with talking, space is money. Emma is kind enough not to charge anything from anybody, therefore, in kind, I would like to keep this website open for documents and maybe brief discussions for those of you that do not want or can't join in with this very big task of this family tree. I have not worked all the details as of yet, because I have to figure out a way we can all use family tree maker, same edition because each one does not work with the other. If anyone has suggestions or comments, please, I am all ears. I am trying to do this with the least amount of money to none as possible. It costs me to get the documents, I don't really mind as long as I can do so, but with gas going up, my trips are delayed. I had planned on Northumberland Co, Essex Co, Caroline Co, and King William Co VA trips this year, but my trips will be limited now. So slow of a process. We all will still be able to use the documents posted here, I have tons of scanning to do. I have several tasks at hand, one task that is very hard and will take a person with skill, is to read and translate documents from the old hand writting so everyone will be able to read what it says. Another task, is I have some websites, that are free, given to me about a week ago by an English Librarian, but will need to dig up information on our Meador/Meadows/Mador/Medowe from England. The other task is to start putting inforamtion in the Family Tree Maker File with documents/ and where to find the documents (like book number and page numbers). For example, Will Book 3 page 245 & 230 & 231 & 578. The Family Tree Maker File will have to be agreed upon as far as what edition to make it. Like I said, I have just about the whole 9th edition. To get the whole version in the store, it costs about $99. We will have to all agree on this as well. One thing, if you have a newer version like edition 10 or 11 or 12 or 13, you can change the edition to a lower one. You would be able to change your 12th edition version and change it to an 9th edition version. However, I will not be able to change my 9th version to a 12th edition version. I know this is a lot to take in, so read, think about it, let me know. Wish I could get help with the scanning in documents and posting here. That is a job itself. Going to get documents is a job itself too. This is why I do need help and it would be a great way for us to gather as a family. It is work. And some of you have all ready offered support in one way or another. If you feel up to the task, jump in. I await to all replies, Your Cousin Robin --------------------------------- How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messenger’s low PC-to-Phone call rates.

First, I am NOT trying to start a controversy; I am trying to understand the Meade, Meades, Meador, Meadows lineage. I believe, based on the postings to this list and the research found in many places on the Internet that the following is the early lineage: Thomas Meades, b. 1612 in Bristol, England, married to Sarah Wellstead son Thomas Meadows, "The Orphan," b.1636 in Lancaster Co., VA married to Sarah Hoskins son John Meador/Meadows, Sr., b. 1659 in Charles Parish, York Co., VA married to Elizabeth White son Thomas Meadows, b. 1680 in Old Rappahannock Co., VA married to Elizabeth Wood, brother of Jonas/Jonah Meador married to Frances Hudgens son Thomas Meadows, Jr. b. 1714 in Essex Co. VA, married to Ann Bourne etc., etc. The question has always been, for me, who was Thomas (b. 1612) the father of and who was his father? Does Robin propose that Ambrose is Thomas, "The Orphan" 's (b. 1636) father, and NOT Thomas (b. 1612)? Does this mean that Thomas (b. 1612) is Ambrose's father? or is Thomas (b.1612 )Ambrose's brother? or what is the connection between these early generations? And where does the line go before these men? Just a little confused, possibly from being married to a Meadows. Chris Watson MEADOR-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > >MEADOR-D Digest Volume 06 : Issue 30 > >Today's Topics: > #1 Re: Josiah Meadow and Meador Desce [frugalmom1@juno.com] > #2 Re: Josiah Meadow and Meador Desce [anglzluvus@yahoo.com] > #3 Re: Josiah Meadow and Meador Desce [catherinel@cox.net] > > > >SNIP > >Message Board Post: > >Yep, my lineage. >Ambrose Mador/Meador and wife >Parents Thomas Meader and wife >Parents John Meador/Meader wife Elizabeth White >Parents Jonas/Jonah Meador wife Frances Hudgens >Josiah Sr wife Lavinia >Rosannah Meador m. Thomas Lilly >Bother of Rosannah is Rev. Josiah JR wife Judith he fought in REV. War, I have his records. >He moved to Summers Co. VA(now WV), HINTON is town name. I have book information on Josiah JR as well. > >Of all listed above, I have documents for. >Cousin Robin > >______________________________ > > > SNIP

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IM0.2ACEB/542.1.1.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: The Josiah SR was first spelled Meador then in Botetourt Co VA, it changed to Meadows. Rev. Josiah Meadows JR handled the estate of Josiah SR there. I would be willing to share documents. Email me at anglzluvus@yahoo.com or I am a member at website that is free. The documents are posted there and you can download at your convenience. If you would like to join, email me with subject line saying Join Meadows Crossing, I will send you an invitation.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IM0.2ACEB/542.1.1.1.1.3 Message Board Post: The Josiah SR was first spelled Meador then in Botetourt Co VA, it changed to Meadows. Rev. Josiah Meadows JR handled the estate of Josiah SR there. I would be willing to share documents. Email me at anglzluvus@yahoo.com or I am a member at website that is free. The documents are posted there and you can download at your convenience. If you would like to join, email me with subject line saying Join Meadows Crossing, I will send you an invitation. Cousin Robin

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IM0.2ACEB/542.1.1.3 Message Board Post: The Josiah SR was first spelled Meador then in Botetourt Co VA, it changed to Meadows. Rev. Josiah Meadows JR handled the estate of Josiah SR there. I would be willing to share documents. Email me at anglzluvus@yahoo.com or I am a member at website that is free. The documents are posted there and you can download at your convenience. If you would like to join, email me with subject line saying Join Meadows Crossing, I will send you an invitation. Cousin Robin

Yes, I have his Will. I believe you do to, I think I sent it to you once upon a time. His will dated 1721.... Thomas Meador Reachell Jordan Eliza Armstrong Dinah Tribille Mary Meador Jonah Meador Jobe Meador Jason Meador Joshua Meador NOTE: There is no mention of this man being married again to a Awbrey Woman or he would have mentioned her in his Will. JoFWHF@aol.com wrote: Robin, A question for you. Recently I was digging through some olddddd info and found that the Thomas that you list here is really Thomas Jr.1635 - April 1662 Married 1657 to wife Sarah 1637 - 1692 died Essex County, Virginia. Thomas Sr. born 1600 in England, was Thomas Jr.'s father. The only child I have for John and wife Eliz. White, Meador is Jonas married Frances Hudgens. Would you have any of the names of John and Eliz. White, Meador's childrens names???? Thank you. Jo in Arizona Yep, my lineage. Ambrose Mador/Meador and wife Parents Thomas Meader and wife Parents John Meador/Meader wife Elizabeth White Parents Jonas/Jonah Meador wife Frances Hudgens Josiah Sr wife Lavinia Rosannah Meador m. Thomas Lilly Bother of Rosannah is Rev. Josiah JR wife Judith he fought in REV. War, I have his records. He moved to Summers Co. VA(now WV), HINTON is town name. I have book information on Josiah JR as well. --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Meador Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IM0.2ACEB/227.248.307 Message Board Post: Hi Janet, I believe that you may be related to me somewhere down the line. My great grandfather is Sylvester Meador who was born in 1884 (one of 19-20 children), who was son of Thomas Melvin Meador, and Alice Thomas Fowlkes. I would love to expand my family history/tree. If you have any info that you can share with me, please e-mail me at: singin4jez-ancestry@yahoo.com Thanks so much! Rachael

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IM0.2ACEB/542.1.1.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Yes, Josiah Meador/Meadow would be in my direct line. Josiah and Judith had alot of kids and the one I am connected to would be Turner Meador. Turner was born in 1790 and married Judith Richardson in 1814. I haven't been able to find very many people in the same line but, I am continually looking. What you say about accents could be true. I think both reasons sound plausible. Thanks for responding :)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IM0.2ACEB/542.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Yep, my lineage. Ambrose Mador/Meador and wife Parents Thomas Meader and wife Parents John Meador/Meader wife Elizabeth White Parents Jonas/Jonah Meador wife Frances Hudgens Josiah Sr wife Lavinia Rosannah Meador m. Thomas Lilly Bother of Rosannah is Rev. Josiah JR wife Judith he fought in REV. War, I have his records. He moved to Summers Co. VA(now WV), HINTON is town name. I have book information on Josiah JR as well. Of all listed above, I have documents for. Cousin Robin

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Josiah Meadow or Meador Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IM0.2ACEB/542.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi, My Josiah Meadow(or) was born 1758 Cumberland, Va He married Judith (Juda) in 1787. They lived in Va(modern day WV). Do you have them in your line, or do you know of them? Judith's parent's were Robert and Mary Frances (Fanny) Moody Lilly. I understand that the accent of the time caused the name to become Meador instead

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IM0.2ACEB/542.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Wasn't Josiah Meadows (whose wife was named Lavinia Moody) father named Jonas Meador? Is this the same Josiah Meadow? It has been explained to me that often the Meadow/Meador names were confused and mistaken or taken for each others. When census workers took down information they took it as it sounded to them maybe some took Meadow for Meador and vice versa. Especially since alot of people in that era were illiterate ( Not saying Josiah was) just they couldn't correct the census taker if they couldn't spell well enough for themselves. I have seen ages wrong when I know someone was 38 in 1917 and then in the 1920 census they are only 30. So it depends alot on census takers and how they wrote names and gathered data.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IM0.2ACEB/542.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi again Cousin, The reason for the confusion for the name Josiah is because there are 4 Josiah in one lineage. Josiah Sr wife Laivina Rev. Josiah JR wife Juda/Judith Lilly Josiah III wife also a Judith Lilly (seeing the confusion build Josiah IV wife ? (I can not recall at this moment However if Josiah III and Josiah IV had JR's, that would be 6 Josiah men all together and if they named JR's, it could be 8 men and so on. Confusing, yep you bet cha. This is the reason for the need to keep dates of birth and wifes with names if possible. Happy Easter, Cousin Robin

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IM0.2ACEB/542.2 Message Board Post: Hello Cousins, The reason for name spelling changes is mostly due to clerks spelling the name the way it sounded when an ancestor said their names, which most didn't read nor write. Clerks did the best they could. Cousin Robin

Hi Cousins, Can you help a cousin with this Ancestor? Thank you in advance, Cousin Robin Oliver Judson Meadows born 1856 Giles county, Virginia.� He died 1879 in Giles county Virginia.� He married Elizabeth Ann Dunn b 1858 Monroe county (West) Virginia.� They were married 1878 in Giles county Virginia. --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. PC-to-Phone calls for ridiculously low rates.

(Redirected by "DC & Alice Allen" <dcaallen@pacifier.com>) This came to the "request" address so the poster is probably not a member of our list. If anyone can help her, be sure to write to her directly or CC her. Suzanne's email address is angelsue03@yahoo.com Thanks, Alice Listmom for MEADOR-L *********** BEGIN REDIRECTED MESSAGE *********** Hello, I am trying to get my application for Jamestowne Society I need record proof that Sarah Hokins m. Thomas Meador Jr. the ORPHAN.is Bartholomew Hoskins. I can find no orginal records on them to prove relationship? Can anyone help me? Has anyone joined using a Meador? Suzanne --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. *********** END REDIRECTED MESSAGE ***********

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IM0.2ACEB/542.1.1 Message Board Post: My ancestors in that line are all "Meadows." The Reverend Josiah Meadow himself preferred that surname which appears on his Revolutionary War headstone. I wonder how the Meador line can claim kinship with Josiah Meadow. Many Meadors do so I believe.