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