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Jonas Meador

Parents

Children with Francis Anderson Hudgins (b. 1702, d. 12 October 1774)

Son	Joel Meador+ (b. 1726, d. 30 November 1798)
Daughter	Mary Meador (b. 1728, d. 1783)
Son	Jonas Meador+ (b. 1728, d. October 1773)
Daughter	Frances Meador+ (b. 1732, d. 1800)
Son	John M Meador+ (b. 14 July 1734, d. 12 January 1825)
Son	Josiah Francis Meador+ (b. 1736, d. 1798)
Son	Jehu Meador+ (b. 1738, d. 26 September 1808)
Son	Joab Meador+ (b. 1740 or 1743, d. 1808)
Son	Jesse Meador+ (b. 1745, d. 28 September 1812)

Biography

Person Source		Jonas Meador had person sources.1
Birth	1698	He was born in 1698 in Rappahannock, Essex, VaBG.1
Marriage	between 1718 and 1721	He and Francis Anderson Hudgins were married between 1718 and 1721 in Essex, Virginia, United StatesBGO.1
Will - Fathers	1721	He was named in his Father's will on in 1721. When Jonas' father died in 1721, Jonas inherited "a small piece of land joining upon Thomas Evinses land and running up to the church that goes from my house , then up a long? road a small course till it comes to the forks of the branch fo where it begins and from the forks to ye first beginning." It's very likely that Thomas "Evins" was the youngest son of John Evans and Susannah Meador Evans, both of whom had passed in the 1690's. Susannah Meador was Jonas' aunt and the Evans land was adjoining the Meador's. The rest of John Meador's land was to be divided between "my other four sons", Jonas's three full brothers and his half-brother Thomas. Jonas also inherited responsibilities: he was to look after his two youngest brothers, Jason and Job, for three years.2
Religious Affiliation	1743	He was affiliated with Quaker in 1743.3
Death	22 August 1768	He died on 22 August 1768 at age ~70 in Cumberland, Virginia, United StatesBG.1
Burial	after 22 August 1768	He was buried after 22 August 1768 in Cumberland County, Virginia, United States of AmericaBG. Jonas is most likely buried in the Meador Cemetery in Cumberland County, Virginia.4
Will - Probated	23 November 1768	His will was probated on 23 November 1768 in Cumberland, Virginia, United StatesBG. Account of administration of estate of JONAS MEADOR. By: Jehu Meador, admin. Paid: to James Holloway for his account; to Richard James for his account; to James Holloway on account of Lewis Turner, orphan of Micajah Turner; to William Hill account, Drury Hudgens; paid Thomas Holand for his account; paid Sam Holloway for account of Jesse Boatright; Wm. Saunderson for finishing the crop; James Minter for his account; John Creasy for his account; Richard Blands account; Caleb Hughes for Thos. Kevil for work done; Zach McGwin for account James Guilliam; Jesse Meador for his account; Wm. Hughes for account Randolph Robinson; Holloway Hudgens for account Robert Hudgens; Wm. Hix for Jonas Meador bond on Joel Meador; paid James Holloway on account Lewis Turner estate; James Holloway on same account; Dal Boatright for his account; John Murry for bond of Jane Meador; paid Wm. Edwards for his account; Hezekiah Bradley for account of John Burton; George Carrington for account of Wm. Holland; Joseph Palmore for his account; Alex and Peterfield Trent and Co. for... accounts; Daniel Bates for account; Richard Crump; Miller Burford; Thos. Sugt. Hill; paid Hannah Holloway for this account; James Minter for Sarah Meador, orphan of Jonas Meador; Thomas Kevil for board and clothing of Ann Meador; Jesse Thomas; Bond vs. Caleb Hughes, 1773; Bond vs. Thomas Hughes, 1773; Micajah Compton and his wife; Thomas Kevil; due Lewis Turner, orphan of Micajah. In obedience to order of court account was dated 23 November 1778. Account examined and ordered recorded 18 October 1779. Jos. Carrington.5
Anecdote		General Notes 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. �WILL OF JONAS MEADOR� In the name of God, Amen, I, Jonas Meador SR. of Cumberland County, being in perfect sence and memory, blessed be God, do here make and ordain this to be my last will and testament in manner as followed, viz.: First, I commit my soul into the hands of Almighty God, my Maker, hoping through the meritorious death and passion of Jesus Christ my only Savior and Redeemer to receive free pardon and forgiveness of my sins. And as for my body, to be decently buried at the discretion of my wife hereafter. And as for my worldly goods, I dispose of them as followed. Item I give unto my son Jessy Meador two hundred acres of land whereon I now live and all the appurtenances there belonging, after his mother�s decease. Item I give to my son John Meador one negro girl named Phy Item I give to my son Jehu Meador one negro girl named Hanner Item I give to my son Joab Meador on negro girl named Mogey, and the rest of my estate I give to my true and well beloved wife Frances Meador to do with it as she sees fit; and legacies left to my children to continue in the estate until the death of my wife This is my last will and testament, revoking all others, whereunto I set my hand and seal this fifth day of May one thousand seven hundred and sixty-eight. Jonas (X) Meador L�.S. Tests in the presume of Michael Jones Maryan� (X) Adams Thomas (X) Adams. Cumberland County, Virginia will book 1 page 361. At a Court held for Cumberland County, the 22nd August, 1768, this last will and testament of Jonas Meador SR., dec�d., was proved by the witnesses thereto and by Court ordered to be recorded. Teste: Thompson Swann, clk VPM: �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 Tests John Atkinson Joisah Robetson Meathe (*) Meador 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 therein, 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 Tests: G. Carrington JR. clk6
Anecdote		Much of the Meador property in Essex Co. was along Hoskins Creek, a few miles west of today's town of Tappahannock. Sometime between 1723 and 1734 Jonas Meador moved several miles west to the part of Essex Co. that became Caroline Co. in 1728. Loss of records for early Caroline Co., during the Civil War, make it impossible to identify specific tracts of land. In 1734 Jonas Meador was appointed Surveyor of Roads (overseer of repair) in Caroline County, VA, replacing his brother-in-law [[Tribble-11|George Tribble]. Other road orders from Caroline Co. confirm his residence was in the area just south of the Mattaponi River and close to the town of Penola. About 1749, family members began moving to Amelia, Cumberland and Prince Edward counties. Jonas' sons Joel and Jonas, Jr. apparently moved into Cumberland County by 1747/8. The first Meador deed recorded in Cumberland Co. (formed 1749 from Goochland Co.) was actually for Jonas Meador, Sr. But Joel Meador had purchased land in Goochland Co. in 1747. Jonas sold some land to Peter Holland in Cumberland Co. in 1750 but records for Caroline Co. suggest he did not dispose of all of his Caroline Co. holdings until 1752. Jonas settled at the heads of Deep and Muddy Creeks, about 3 miles northeast of the present county seat, Cumberland, VA. Nunnally says Jonas actually moved to Cumberland County about 1751, and that the family home was about 5 miles northeast of the present county seat. At his death in 1768, Jonas owned 630 acres. A Meador cemetery is stilThe attached plat map shows the land Jonas Meador purchased in 1751 from Henry Hatcher and the land purchased from Richard Scruggs in 1756. Jonas bought and sold other property in Cumberland Co. but these two purchases were most likely his final residence location. The red line running through the property is today's Highway 45. The land is very close to today's Ashby, VA. Much of the plat map's content comes from patents and there would have been many subsequent sales and/or divisions.l in the vicinity.2
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Citations

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