Jonas Meador

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Birth: 1700 Tappahannock Essex County Virginia, USA Death: May 5, 1768 Cumberland County Virginia, USA

Jonas MEADOR b: 1700 in Essex, VA d. 1768 in Cumberland VA m. 1721 in Cumberland, VA to Frances Hudgens Meador (1702 in Franklin Co VA – d. 10/17/1774 in Cumberland Co, VA)

In 1751 Jonas and Frances were in Cumberland County, Virginia at the head of Deep and Muddy Creek, six miles north east of the county seat. At his death he owned 630 acres of land. Some of his children preceeded him into Cumberland County and two followed, Joel and Jonas, Jr. The will of Jonas is in Will Book #1, page 361 Circuit Court, Cumberland County, Virginia. His will was dated May 5, 1768 and was probated August 23, 1768. In his will he named his wife and only his sons. In Frances' will she named all of the children. Her will was probated September 25, 1780, Will Book #2, 1769-92, pp. 966-7. She gave her side saddle to her granddaughter Ann Meador and a heifer to Rosanna Meador, daughter of Joel and Susannah Clark. Jason and Job moved to Anson County, NC.

Source: Cumberland County, Virginia Historical Society; pgs 154 & 155 Will of Frances Meador Abstracts of Cumerland County, Virginia Will Books 1 and 2 1749-1782 pg 69

page 266: Will of Frances Meador, dated 17 August 1774, Pro 25 September 1780. Daughter Ann (?); grandaughter Rosannah Meadow; my children, Joel Meador, Mary Holland, Frances Holloway, John Meador, Josiah Meador, Jehu Meador and Jesse Meador. WIT: John Atkinson, Josiah Robertson and Meatha Meador. Samuel Holloway and Simon Gentry were security for Jehu. page 269: Appraisal of estate of Frances Meador. Court

Children:

1. Jonas B. MEADOR
2. Mary MEADOR
3. Frances MEADOR
4. John M. MEADOR
5. Josiah MEADOR
6. Joel Meador
7. Jehu MEADOR
8. Jesse MEADOR
9. Joab MEADOR

The family of Jonas & wife Frances became known as the 7 J family, the names of all their sons were Biblical names beginning with the letter J.

Family links: Parents: John M. Meador (1658 - 1721) Mary Francis Awbrey Meador (1665 - 1721)

Spouse: Frances Hudgens Meador (1702 - 1774)

Children: Joel W. Meador (1726 - 1798)* Josiah Francis Meador (1738 - 1836)*

Siblings: Thomas Meador (1680 - 1758)** Jonas Meador (1700 - 1768) Jason Meador (1704 - 1774)*

Calculated relationship* Half-sibling**

Burial: Meador Cemetery Cumberland County Virginia, USA

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Created by: Walter H. Pack Family Record added: Mar 03, 2012 Find A Grave Memorial #86196390

• Residence: Named in father's will - of age at that time - 1721 - Essex, Virginia, United States
• Residence: Surveyor of Roads - 1734 - Caroline, Virginia
• Residence: In Court for not attending church - 1743 - Caroline, Virginia, United States
• Residence: Purchased Property - 1749 - Cumberland, Virginia, United States
• Residence: Wrote will on 5 May - 1768 - Cumberland, Virginia
• Residence: Wrote will on 5 May 1768 -- still living at that time - May 5 1768 - Cumberland, Virginia, United States
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Jonas MEADOR b: 1698 in Essex, VA d. 1768 in Cumberland VA m. 1721 in Cumberland, VA to Frances Hudgens Meador (1702 in Franklin Co VA – d. 10/17/1774 in Cumberland Co, VA)

In 1751 Jonas and Frances were in Cumberland County, Virginia at the head of Deep and Muddy Creek, six miles north east of the county seat. At his death he owned 630 acres of land. Some of his children preceeded him into Cumberland County and two followed, Joel and Jonas, Jr. The will of Jonas is in Will Book #1, page 361 Circuit Court, Cumberland County, Virginia. His will was dated May 5, 1768 and was probated August 23, 1768. In his will he named his wife and only his sons.

In Frances' will she named all of the children. Her will was probated September 25, 1780, Will Book #2, 1769-92, pp. 966-7. She gave her side saddle to her granddaughter Ann Meador and a heifer to Rosanna Meador, daughter of Joel and Susannah Clark. Jason and Job moved to Anson County, NC.

Source: Cumberland County, Virginia Historical Society; pgs 154 & 155 Will of Frances Meador Abstracts of Cumerland County, Virginia Will Books 1 and 2 1749-1782 pg 69

page 266: Will of Frances Meador, dated 17 August 1774, Pro 25 September 1780. Daughter Ann (?); grandaughter Rosannah Meadow; my children, Joel Meador, Mary Holland, Frances Holloway, John Meador, Josiah Meador, Jehu Meador and Jesse Meador. WIT: John Atkinson, Josiah Robertson and Meatha Meador. Samuel Holloway and Simon Gentry were security for Jehu. page 269: Appraisal of estate of Frances Meador. Court

Children:

1. Jonas B. MEADOR
2. Mary MEADOR HOLLAND
3. Frances MEADOR HOLLOWAY
4. John M. MEADOR
5. Josiah MEADOR
6. Joel Meador
7. Jehu MEADOR
8. Jesse MEADOR
9. Joab MEADOR

The family of Jonas & wife Frances became known as the 7 J family, the names of all their sons were Biblical names beginning with the letter J.

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[Coombs 1185850.FTW] Source: Janet Meador Holmes Family Tree Maker Page http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/h/o/l/Janet-Holmes/index.htm l In 1751, Jonas Meador moved to Cumberland County, Virginia. He settled at the heads of Deep and Muddy Creeks about 5 miles NE of the present County Seat. A Meador cemetery is still in the vicinity. Here he raised a family of 9 children, who contributed greatly to the future of western migrations. Of these children only 4 continued to live in Cumberland County. These children were: their only daughter Frances, and three of their sons Jonas, Jr., Jehu, and Jesse. The others moved westward into the Bedford-Franklin area of Virginia. Josiah moved to the Giles Creek area of Virginia. Jonas Meador's youngest son, Jesse, enlisted in the Revolution on Oct. 17, 1775 and was his only son to serve in the Revolutionary War. Jesse was in the Minute Men of the Amelia District of Cumberland County and served under Captain Joseph Carrington. Three of Jonas's grandsons also served in the Revolutionary War. All three were the sons of Joel: John, Jonas Jr., and Joel. Jonas owned 630 acres at his death in 1768. His will was dated May 5, 1768 and was probated Aug. 23, 1768. The oldest son, Joel, inherited 430 acres, and his brother Jesse inherited the other 200 acres. Joel had already taken up residence in Bedford County, Virginia, so he sold 230 acres of his inheritance to his mother, Frances, and the other 200 acres to his brother Jesse. Jonas Meador, Jr. had already purchased land in Bedford County, Virginia, but when his father died, he sold it and returned to the farm to manage his mother's affairs until his death in 1773. Jonas Meador's wife, Frances, executed a will on Aug. 17, 1774 but it was not probated until Sept. 25, 1780. Her death probably occurred nearer the later date.

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[540860.ftw] In 1751 Jonas and Frances were in Cumberland County, Virginia at the head of Deep and Muddy Creek, six miles north east of the county seat. At his death he owned 630 acres of land. Some of his children preceeded him into Cumberland County and two followed, Joel and Jonas, Jr. The will of Jonas is in Will Book #1, page 361 Circuit Court, Cumberland County, Virginia. His will was dated May 5, 1768 and was probated August 23, 1768. In his will he named his wife and only his sons, but in Frances' will she named all of the children. Her will was probated September 25, 1780, Will Book #2, 1769-92, pp. 966-7. She gave her side saddle to her granddaughter Ann Meador and a heifer to Rosanna Meador, daughter of Joel and Susannah Clark. Jason and Job moved to Anson County, North Carolina.

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Jonas MEADOR b: 1698 in Essex, VA d. 1768 in Cumberland VA m. 1721 in Cumberland, VA to Frances Hudgens Meador (1702 in Franklin Co VA – d. 10/17/1774 in Cumberland Co, VA)

Religion: Quaker, Baptist

In 1751, Jonas Meador moved to Cumberland County, Virginia. He settled at the heads of Deep and Muddy Creeks about 5 miles NE of the present County Seat. A Meador cemetery is still in the vicinity. Here he raised a family of 9 children, who contributed greatly to the future of western migrations. Of these children only 4 continued to live in Cumberland County. These children were: their only daughter Frances, and three of their sons Jonas, Jr., Jehu, and Jesse. The others moved westward into the Bedford-Franklin area of Virginia. Josiah moved to the Giles Creek area of Virginia. Jonas Meador's youngest son, Jesse, enlisted in the Revolution on Oct. 17, 1775 and was his only son to serve in the Revolutionary War. Jesse was in the Minute Men of the Amelia District of Cumberland County and served under Captain JosephCarrington. Three of Jonas's grandsons also served in the Revolutionary War. All three were the sons of Joel: John, Jonas Jr., and Joel.

Jonas owned 630 acres at his death in 1768. His will was dated May 5, 1768 and was probated Aug. 23, 1768. The oldest son, Joel, inherited 430 acres, and his brother Jesse inherited the other 200 acres. Joel had already taken up residence in Bedford County, Virginia, so he sold 230 acres of his inheritance to his mother, Frances, and the other 200 acres to his brother Jesse. Jonas Meador, Jr. had already purchased land in Bedford County, Virginia, but when his father died, he sold it and returned to the farm to manage his mother's affairs until his death in 1773.

Jonas Meador's wife, Frances, executed a will on Aug. 17, 1774 but it was not probated until Sept. 25, 1780. Her death probably occurred nearer the later date.

Jonas Meador is perhaps the best known of the children of (3) John Meador, and certainly the best documented. Born about 1698 to 1700, he was the oldest son of John's second marriage, and was named by his father to be guardian of his two youngest brothers, Job and Jason. Under the terms of the will, Jonas was given a small plot of land, the size and location of which cannot be determined, nor can its final disposal be found in the records. Since his two youngest brothers were named Executors, they were unable to perform this duty because they were still minors, and Jonas, as their guardian, performed this duty for them, presenting their father's will for probate and signing the inventory.

Sometime between 1723 and 1734 Jonas moved to Caroline County, probably following other family members. The loss of nearly all of the Caroline County records inhibits us from learning more about his activities there. We know that he was appointed Surveyor of Roads (overseer of repair) in place of George Trible in 1734 , and was paid for clearing a road from the Mattapony River across Polecat Swamp to the Chesterfield Church . This would indicate that Jonas lived in that vicinity, just south of the Mattapony River and east of the present town of Penola.

In 1743, Jonas and his brother Jason were indicted by the Caroline County Grand Jury for not attending St. Margaret's, the local Anglican church, for which offense fines of 5 shillings or 50 pounds of tobacco was levied. The men stated they were Quakers, and the charges were dismissed. On a similar charge, (5) Joel, son of Jonas, was also charged.

CUMBERLAND CO., Land Description, 1752: 23 Oct. 1752 -- Deed Bk. 2, pg 17-18 [VaStLib microfilm 1]: Peter Holland to William and Edward Clemons, 366 acres in Southam Parish, Cumberland Co. bounded by Sampson Fleming, Robert Sith, Benjamin Moseby, Andrew Edwards, William Holland, Samuel Allen, Jonas Meadors, James Holloway, George Owen.

In 1751, Jonas Meador moved to Cumberland County, Virginia. He settled at the heads of Deep and Muddy Creeks about 5 miles NE of the present County Seat. A Meador cemetery is still in the vicinity. Here he raised a family of 9 children, who contributed greatly to the future of western migrations. Of these children only 4 continued to live in Cumberland County. These children were: their only daughter Frances, and three of their sons Jonas, Jr., Jehu, and Jesse. The others moved westward into the Bedford-Franklin area of Virginia. Josiah moved to the Giles Creek area of Virginia. Jonas Meador's youngest son, Jesse, enlisted in the Revolution on Oct. 17, 1775 and was his only son to serve in the Revolutionary War. Jesse was in the Minute Men of the Amelia District of Cumberland County and served under Captain JosephCarrington. Three of Jonas's grandsons also served in the Revolutionary War. All three were the sons of Joel: John, Jonas Jr., and Joel.

Jonas owned 630 acres at his death in 1768. His will was dated May 5, 1768 and was probated Aug. 23, 1768. The oldest son, Joel, inherited 430 acres, and his brother Jesse inherited the other 200 acres. Joel had already taken up residence in Bedford County, Virginia, so he sold 230 acres of his inheritance to his mother, Frances, and the other 200 acres to his brother Jesse. Jonas Meador, Jr. had already purchased land in Bedford County, Virginia, but when his father died, he sold it and returned to the farm to manage his mother's affairs until his death in 1773.

Descendants of Robert de Medewe 1290" Jonas Meador Sr. was born about 1698 in Essex, Caroline County, Virginia and died on 5 Sep 1768 in Cumberland County, Virginia about age 70. General Notes: Records show some of the Meadors living in Cumberland County, Virginia in the 1740's. Although he owned land there, Jonas and Frances did not move there until 1751 locating in an area now a part of the State Forest. By the time Jonas died in 1768, he had acquired 630 acres.

geocities.com - meador: "One of the odd things about Jonas' will is that Jobe and Jason are made executors of the will, neither being of age at the time. Jonas was called "annex administrator" of his father's will during the minority of the executor. He was asked by his father in the will to look after Jobe and Jason for 3 years until 17, the age of majority."

SRC: Historical Southern Families, Vol IV, Meadors-Meadows of Essex County, Virginia

in 1751, Jonas Meador moved to Cumberland county, Virginia, settling at the heads of Deep and Muddy creeks about 5 miles NE of the present county seat. A Meador cemetery is still in the vicinity. Here he raised a family of nine children, who contributed greatly to future western migrations. Of these children, only daughter Frances and sons Jonas, Jr, Jehu, and Jesse continued to live in Cumberland County, the others moving westward into the Bedford Franklin area of Virginia. Josiah moved to the Giles creek area of Virginia. His youngest son, Jesse, enlisted in the revolution October 17, 1775, and was his only son to serve. He was in the minute men of the Amelia District of Cumberland county and served under Captain Joseph Carrington. Three of his grandsons also served in the revolution. They were the sons of Joel: John, Jonas Jr, and Joel. At his death in 1768, Jonas owned 630 acres;

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In Frances' will she named all of the children. Her will was probated September 25, 1780, Will Book #2, 1769-92, pp. 966-7. She gave her side saddle to her granddaughter Ann Meador and a heifer to Rosanna Meador, daughter of Joel and Susannah Clark. Jason and Job moved to Anson County, NC.

Source: Will of Frances Meador Abstracts of Cumerland County, Virginia Will Books 1 and 2 1749-1782

page 266: "WILL OF FRANCES MEADOR" In the Name of God, Amen, I Frances Meador of Cumberland, being in proper health and in my natural sences, do make and constitute my last will and testament as follows, and by these presents do disannul any other will or wills whatsoever before made by me or by me ever assigned Item I give my granddaughter Anne Meador my side saddle Item I give my granddaughter Roseanah Meador one heifer Item. The rest of my estate both real and personal to be equally divided between my children as follows; Joel Meador, Mary Holland, Frances Holloway, John Meador, Josiah Meador, Jehu Meador, Joab Meador, Jesse Mardor, and my desire is that Joel Meador, Jehu Meador, & Jesse Mardor do act as executors for the estate. In witness whereunto I set my hand & seal this 17th day of August one thousand seven hundred and seventy four. Frances (E) Meador Test: her John Atkinson Frances X Meador L. S. Josiah Robertson mark her

Martha X Meador mark

Cumberland County, Virginia wills Book 2 page 266 At a Court held for Cumberland County 25th September, 1780, this last will and testament of Frances Meador, deceased, was exhibited in court by Jehu Meador, one of the executors named there in, and the same was proved by Josiah Robertson and Meatha Meador, two of the witnesses thereto, and made oath according to law, certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form, giving security whereupon he with Simon Gentry and Samuel Holloway, his securities, entered into bond according to law and liberty is reserved to the other executors to join in probate

Page 269 Appraisal of estate of Frances Meador. Court 22 January 1781. 1 Negro woman named Milla, L 600, 1 boy Isaac, L 1000, L 7000.00; 1 Negro man Harry, 2500.00; 1 old bay horse, L 200, 1 calf, L 300, 500.00; 1 calf, L 300, one cow L 300, one year old, 600.00; 1 sow and 5 pigs, one…..1500.00; 1 sow and 4 pigs, L 75, 4 sheats, L 200, 275.00; 1 l 20 half of which is to the estate of each, 160.00; 2 beds and furniture, L 500 each, 1005.00; 1 bedstead and 1 large trunk, 350.00; 2 pair old cotton cards, flax wheel, 9 bottles, piggs, coffee pot, 2 mugs, 1 pepper box, 1 chamber pott, parcel of old peter, 1 iron pit, 1 loom, 20 bushes corn, 1 woman saddle, etc…..Creed Haskins, Field Robinson, William Frayser.

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!Jonas Meador Sr.- Will dated 5 May 1768

!Jonas Meador Sr.- Will dated 5 May 1768, Probated 23 Aug 1768, Cumberland Va. The Will names his wife as Frances Meador, Her Will was dated 17 Aug 1774, Probated 25 Sep 1780 Cumberland Va. 2. Joel, married Susanna Clark. 3. Mary, married James Holland. 4. Frances, married John Holloway. 9. Josiah, Pension Records. Rev. war Soldier Cumberland Co. VA. Will Index. Aug. 22 1768, Jonas Meador Sr., Book 1 Page 371 Sep. 25 1780, Frances Meador, Book 2 page 266 Sep. 26 1808, Jehu Meador, Book 3 page 409 Nov. 1813, Jesse Meador, Estate Book 4 page 208 Mar. 1820, Jehu Meador, Book 6 page 210 Feb. 27 1832, Martha Meador, Book 8 page 828

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[meaador1.FTW] Source: Janet Meador Ho

[meaador1.FTW] Source: Janet Meador Holmes Family Tree Maker Page http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/h/o/l/Janet-Holmes/index.html In 1751, Jonas Meador moved to Cumberland County, Virginia. He settled at the heads of Deep and Muddy Creeks about 5 miles NE of the present County Seat. A Meador cemetery is still in the vicinity. Here he raised a family of 9 children, who contributed greatly to the future of western migrations. Of these children only 4 continued to live in Cumberland County. These children were: their only daughter Frances, and three of their sons Jonas, Jr., Jehu, and Jesse. The others moved westward into the Bedford-Franklin area of Virginia. Josiah moved to the Giles Creek area of Virginia. Jonas Meador's youngest son, Jesse, enlisted in the Revolution on Oct. 17, 1775 and was his only son to serve in the Revolutionary War. Jesse was in the Minute Men of the Amelia District of Cumberland County and served under Captain Joseph Carrington. Three of Jonas's grandsons also served in the Revolutionary War. All three were the sons of Joel: John, Jonas Jr., and Joel. Jonas owned 630 acres at his death in 1768. His will was dated May 5, 1768 and was probated Aug. 23, 1768. The oldest son, Joel, inherited 430 acres, and his brother Jesse inherited the other 200 acres. Joel had already taken up residence in Bedford County, Virginia, so he sold 230 acres of his inheritance to his mother, Frances, and the other 200 acres to his brother Jesse. Jonas Meador, Jr. had already purchased land in Bedford County, Virginia, but when his father died, he sold it and returned to the farm to manage his mother's affairs until his death in 1773. Jonas Meador's wife, Frances, executed a will on Aug. 17, 1774 but it was not probated until Sept. 25, 1780. Her death probably occurred nearer the later date.

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John Meador Will 1694 Dec 10 - Essex Co, VA - Deeds & Wills (1692-5), p.332 Know all men by these presents that I, John Meador Senior widower, in ye county of Essex in ye Parish of South Farnham, for ye love I bear

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In 1721 Jonas was of legal age. Sons Job

In 1721 Jonas was of legal age. Sons Job & Jason were not of age. Jason & Joshua were under age 17 & may have been 14 or less. All of Child #1 (Jonas (1)'s children except Jesse (the youngest) were born in ,Essex or Caroline, area of Va. Will dated 22 Aug 1768 - Book 1 pg 361. Also sealed to parents: 19 Mar 1987 Washington. Cousin forum post 17 Aug by Jerry: Info can be found in Early VA/WV Genealogy or found @ http://www.sonic.net/melvow/RAINESOM.htm#S503 Surname: Meador Cousin Forum post 17 Aug by Johog: New River Heritage (4 Volumes) Vol. 2 pg 308, 388 Vol. 3 pg 43

• Residence: Essex, Virginia, British Colonial America - 1721
• Residence: Caroline, Virginia - 1734
• Religion: Quaker - 1743
• Residence: Cumberland, Virginia, British Colonial America - 1749
• Residence: Cumberland county, Virginia - 1751
• Residence: Cumberland, Virginia, British Colonial America - Oct 23 1752
• Residence: Cumberland, Virginia, United States - May 5 1768
  • Reference: MyHeritage Family Trees - SmartCopy: Sep 30 2021, 19:16:58 UTC