West Virginia Pioneers

Mary Meador

Female 1650 - Yes, date unknown


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  • Name Mary Meador 
    Born Between 1640 and 1650  Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    Died Yes, date unknown 
    Person ID I23599  WVPioneers
    Last Modified 12 Jul 2017 

    Father Thomas MEADES,   b. Between 1612 and 1618, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Between 5 Mar 1654/5 and 6 Jun 1655  (Age ~ 43 years) 
    Mother Sarah [MEADES],   d. Aft 1655 
    Notes 

    • The first records of this name are in the headright grants by the Governor of the Jamestown Colony, a Thomas Meades surrendered his headright grant of 50 acres to John Gater of Elizabeth City.
      Lancaster Co ,1853, he purchased 700 a from William Underwood - next to Milleck Creek, on modern maps, Islington Landing.
      1653, Thomas Meads sold two cows to Minor Doeders.
      6 April 1654, Thomas Meads was appointed constable, oath administered by James Williamson.
      Will written 5 March 1654/55, entered for probate on 6/6/1655 - names daughter Mary, sons Tho & John, daughters Margaret & Joyce & Anne, names wife exectrix.
      6 Aug 1655, son Thomas petitions court to have William Underwood appointed his guardian. Ambrose Meador was one of the 4 men who appraised estate and one of 4 who were appointed to divide it. Ambrose could have been brother or cousin, he was much the same age as Thomas.
    Family ID F7383  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Sources 
    1. [S106] Meador Families.