George Meadows1

M, #8194, b. circa 1793, d. circa 1838
Pedigree
FatherJeremiah Isaac Meadows b. circa 1765, d. 25 Jun 1843
MotherElizabeth Conley
Birth*circa 1793 George was born at Rockingham Co, VA, circa 1793. 
 He was the son of Jeremiah Isaac Meadows and Elizabeth Conley. 
Marriage*16 May 1815 He married Rebecca Maddy at Monroe Co, VA, on 16 May 1815.
George Meddes [Meadows] and unnamed; Jeremiah Meddes [Meadows] and Henry Maddy bondsmen; date of bond. This bond does not specify for whom the marriage is intended, but the signature of George Meddes notes "by his father", followed by Jeremiah Meddes. Typically, the other bondman is often the husband.2 
Census*1830 George Meadows appeared on the census as head of household at Logan Co, VA, in 1830. 1 m 10-15; 1 m 30-40; 1 f 0-5; 1 f 5-10; 2 f 10-15; 1 f 40-50; 7 total in household.3 
Tax roll*25 May 1831 George registered to pay taxes at Fayette Co, VA, on 25 May 1831.
1 white over 16, 1 horse.4 
Tax roll27 Feb 1833 George registered to pay taxes at Fayette Co, VA, on 27 Feb 1833.
2 white males over 16; 1 horse.5 
Tax roll1835 George registered to pay taxes at Fayette Co, VA, in 1835.
2 white males over 16; 1 horse.6 
Tax roll1836 George registered to pay taxes at Fayette Co, VA, in 1836.
0 white males over 16; 1 horse.7 
Tax roll1837 George registered to pay taxes at Fayette Co, VA, in 1837.
1 white males over 16; 4 horses.8 
Death*circa 1838 George died circa 1838 at Fayette Co, VA.
George did not appear in the 1838 Fayette Co., VA Personal Property Tax List, in which his is listed each year starting in 1831 on the formation of Fayette Co. In 1839, Rebecca is listed on the tax list, as well as head of household in 1840, Fayette Co, VA.3,8 
Research Note* The May 1845 deed in Fayette Co, VA between the "Jerry Meadows heirs" to W.C. Richmond names the 4 surviving children of George and Rebecca Meadows, including:
1. "Melville S. Johnston and Isabella (Meadows) his wife"
2. "Harper Minner and Elizabeth (Meadows) his wife"
3. Jeremiah Meadows
4. Mary Meadows.9 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
1830Logan Co, VAGeorge Meadows3

Partners and Children
Marriage*16 May 1815 He married Rebecca Maddy at Monroe Co, VA, on 16 May 1815.
George Meddes [Meadows] and unnamed; Jeremiah Meddes [Meadows] and Henry Maddy bondsmen; date of bond. This bond does not specify for whom the marriage is intended, but the signature of George Meddes notes "by his father", followed by Jeremiah Meddes. Typically, the other bondman is often the husband.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S2247] Schiller, 1995.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Monroe Co, WV.
  3. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  4. [S1430] Tax List, Personal Property Tax Records, 1831-1838, Fayette County, Virginia, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/…, accessed April 2026.
  5. [S1430] Tax List, Personal Property Tax Records, 1831-1838, Fayette County, Virginia, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/…, accessed April 2026.
  6. [S1430] Tax List, Personal Property Tax Records, 1831-1838, Fayette County, Virginia, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/…, accessed April 2026.
  7. [S1430] Tax List, Personal Property Tax Records, 1831-1838, Fayette County, Virginia, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/…, accessed April 2026.
  8. [S1430] Tax List, Personal Property Tax Records, 1831-1838, Fayette County, Virginia, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/…, accessed April 2026.
  9. [S2872] Land Records, Civil Records "Jerry Meadows heirs to W.C. Richmond," Deed Book C, 1839-1841, Fayette County, Virginia, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/…, accessed April 2026.
  10. [S2872] Land Records, Civil Records Deed Book C, 1839-1841, Fayette County, Virginia, online at
    https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/…, accessed March 2026.

Rebecca Maddy1,2

F, #8195, b. say 1795
Pedigree
FatherHenry Maddy3
MotherJane Ballengee3
Birth*say 1795 Rebecca was born say 1795.4 
 She was the daughter of Henry Maddy and Jane Ballengee.3 
Marriage*16 May 1815 She married George Meadows at Monroe Co, VA, on 16 May 1815.
George Meddes [Meadows] and unnamed; Jeremiah Meddes [Meadows] and Henry Maddy bondsmen; date of bond. This bond does not specify for whom the marriage is intended, but the signature of George Meddes notes "by his father", followed by Jeremiah Meddes. Typically, the other bondman is often the husband.2 
Tax roll*1839 Rebecca registered to pay taxes at Fayette Co, VA, in 1839.
1 white male over 16; 1 horse.5 
Census*1840 She appeared on the census as head of household at Fayette Co, VA, in 1840. 1 m 20-30; 1 f 10-15; 2 f 15-20; 1 f 20-30; 1 f 40-50.4 

Census Record Summary

Enumeration DateCensus LocationHousehold Members
1840Fayette Co, VARebecca Maddy4

Partners and Children
Children

Citations

  1. [S2247] Schiller, 1995.
  2. [S2712] WV Marriages Monroe Co, WV.
  3. [S2674] Compiled online genealogy Marion/Boaz Family Tree, online at https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/7928161/family/…, accessed July 2020.
  4. [S205] 1790-1950 U.S. Census, Population Schedule, online at ancestry.com.
  5. [S1430] Tax List, Personal Property Tax Records, 1839-1845, Fayette County, Virginia, online at https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/…, accessed April 2026.
  6. [S2872] Land Records, Civil Records Deed Book C, 1839-1841, Fayette County, Virginia, online at
    https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/…, accessed March 2026.