I am decended from Joel Meador (1710-1777)of Amelia County, VA. Victor Meador theorizes that Joel is the son of John Meador (1658-1721), who is named Joshua in John's will. Has anyone come across any evidence to support this theory? My lineage is as follows: Thomas Meador (1612-1655)England/Essex, VA Thomas Meador (1635-1662)Essex, VA John Meador (1658-1721) Essex, VA Joshua Joel Meador (1710-1777) Essex/Amelia, VA Issac Meador (1755-1818) Amelia, VA Amos Meador (1791-1865) Pr. Edward, VA Wm. Lindsey Meador (1824-1862) Pr. Edward, VA Thomas Melvin Meador (1855-1922) Pr. Edward, VA Melvin Meador (1891-1965) Pr. Edward/Richmond, VA Wesley Meador Sr. (1911-1985) Richmond, VA Wesley Meador Jr. (1941- ) Richmond, VA I'd like to hear from anyone with ties to this lineage, or anyone who has or need additional information. Steve Meador