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Jesse Cleveland Meadows

Male 1884 - 1977  (93 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Jesse Cleveland Meadows was born on 30 Jan 1884 in Johnson, Georgia, USA; died on 5 Dec 1977 in La Grange, Troup, Georgia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Death Certificate No.: Certificate number: 040684.
    • SSN issued: Missouri, USA
    • Residence: Troup, Georgia, USA
    • Social Security Number: 494-07-3387

    Jesse married Florence Mary Wilkes on 18 Aug 1915 in Blair, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA. Florence (daughter of Thomas W Wilkes, Jr and Julia Malinda Yongue) was born on 22 Jul 1888 in Fairfield, South Carolina, USA; died on 25 Jan 1974 in La Grange, Troup, Georgia, USA; was buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Christine Meadows  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jun 1917 in Normantown, Toombs, Georgia, USA; died on 21 Apr 2010 in La Grange, Troup, Georgia, USA; was buried on 26 Apr 2010 in Shadowlawn Cemetery, LaGrange, Troup, Georgia, USA.
    2. 3. Doctor Jesse Cleveland Meadows, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jul 1918 in Normantown, Toombs, Georgia, USA; died on 10 May 2006 in Auburn, Lee, Alabama, USA; was buried in Garden Hills Cemetery, Opelika, Lee, Alabama, USA.
    3. 4. Julia Frances Meadows  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jul 1920 in Normantown, Toombs, Georgia, USA; died on 2 Apr 2016 in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, USA; was buried on 9 Apr 2016 in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Christine MeadowsChristine Meadows Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jesse1) was born on 5 Jun 1917 in Normantown, Toombs, Georgia, USA; died on 21 Apr 2010 in La Grange, Troup, Georgia, USA; was buried on 26 Apr 2010 in Shadowlawn Cemetery, LaGrange, Troup, Georgia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Christine Taylor
    • Social Security Number: 256-28-2985
    • SSN issued: Bef 1951, Georgia, USA

    Notes:

    Died:
    Christine Meadows Taylor: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

    LaGrange Daily News (GA) - April 23, 2010

    Deceased Name: Christine Meadows Taylor

    Mrs. Christine Meadows Taylor, age 92, of La-Grange died on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at West Georgia Hospice.

    Born on June 5, 1917, in Normantown, Georgia, she was the daughter of Jesse Cleveland Meadows and Florence Wilkes Meadows. She was educated in the public schools in Vidalia, Georgia and graduated from Vidalia High School in 1934. She attended Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville and graduated from LaGrange College.

    She received a Masters Degree and a Sixth Year Educational Specialist Degree from the University of Georgia.

    Mrs. Taylor taught school at Marvin Yancey High School in Tombs County, Georgia and at Harwell Avenue School in the LaGrange School System.
    She was the Visiting Teacher for the LaGrange School System and contributed to the founding of the School Social Workers Association of Georgia.

    She was selected as the LaGrange Lions Club Servant of the Year in 1981.

    She retired from the LaGrange School System in 1986.

    Mrs. Taylor joined the First Baptist Church of Vidalia upon her profession of faith at the age of ten. She has been a member of the First Baptist Church of LaGrange since 1946 and was active in various ministries of the Church. She was a worker in and director of the Primary Two Children's Sunday School Department for 31 years. She served as a Trustee of the Georgia Baptist Children's Home from 1971 to 1976.

    At the time of her death, she was a member of the Dorcas Sunday School Class. At First Baptist, she was a member and participant in the Women's Missionary Union, Merry Makers and the Bereavement Committee.

    She participated in various civic and community activities to include being a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

    She was a member of LaGrange Woman's Club where she served in various capacities to include President. She was also a member of the Roundtable Book Club and a charter member of the Pine Needle Garden Club.

    In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death in 1987 by her husband of 46 years, James W. Taylor, and by her brother, Dr. J. C. Meadows, Jr.

    She is survived by her son, John Meadows Taylor and his wife, Bit; her daughter, Julia Wilkes Taylor, both of LaGrange; and her granddaughter, Julia Dean Taylor Cleaveland and her husband, Phil, of Atlanta. She is survived by her sister, Julia M. Frerichs and her husband, Dr. C. T. Frerichs, of Beatrice, Nebraska and numerous nieces and nephews.

    Additionally, she is survived by her two extraordinary and loving caregivers, Daisy Chapman and Mary Reese.

    Funeral services will be held in the sanctuary of the First Baptist Church of LaGrange at 11:00 o'clock a.m. on Monday, April 26, 2010 with Reverend Malcolm Cole Davis and Reverend James Meadows officiating. Burial will follow in the Shadowlawn Cemetery.

    The family will receive friends at Striffler Hamby Funeral Home in LaGrange on Sunday, April 25, 2010 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

    Flowers will be accepted.

    However, it is the request of the family that donations be made to the Georgia Baptist Children's Home, P. O. Box 329, Palmetto, Georgia 30268 or to West Georgia Hospice, 1510 Vernon Road, LaGrange, Georgia 30240 in her memory.

    Arrangements are by Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 1010 Mooty Bridge Road, LaGrange, GA 30240 (706) 884-8636 www.shlagrange.com.

    Christine Meadows Taylor.Page: 2
    Copyright, 2010, LaGrange Daily News, Heartland Publications, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

    Christine married James William Taylor on 20 Jun 1940 in Vidalia, Toombs, Georgia, USA. James was born on 4 Sep 1914 in Waresville, Heard, Georgia, USA; died on 8 Sep 1987 in La Grange, Troup, Georgia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 6. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 3.  Doctor Jesse Cleveland Meadows, Jr Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jesse1) was born on 14 Jul 1918 in Normantown, Toombs, Georgia, USA; died on 10 May 2006 in Auburn, Lee, Alabama, USA; was buried in Garden Hills Cemetery, Opelika, Lee, Alabama, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Social Security Number: 257-14-4855
    • SSN issued: Bef 1951, Georgia, USA

    Notes:

    Died:
    Jesse Meadows: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

    LaGrange Daily News (GA) - May 11, 2006

    Deceased Name: Jesse Meadows

    Dr. Jesse Cleveland Meadows, Jr, age 87, of Auburn, Alabama, died May 10, 2006 at the Bethany House Hospice in Auburn, Alabama.

    Dr. Meadows was born in Vidalia, Georgia, the son of J.C. and Florence Wilkes Meadows. He was educated in the Vidalia Public Schools. He attended Middle Georgia College graduated from Piedmont College.. Further education during his early military career included Harvard University and University of Minnesota.

    Dr. Meadows received his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia. He served his country during World War II and the Korean conflict, and finished his career in the military in the Medical Corp at Martin Army Hospital at Ft Benning, GA. Dr. Meadows then moved his family to the Auburn, Opelika area where he remained until his death.

    Dr. Jake, as he was affectionally known, established his medical practice in internal medicine in 1952. A dedicated physician who served five generations in the area was known as a compassionate, loving and gentle man. He loved his patients and his practice of medicine as well as the medical community and the community in which he lived. He was an intregal part of the early development of what became the East Alabama Medical Center and served as its Chief of Staff. Dr. Meadows served as Elder at First Presbyterian Church and later at the First United Methodist Church. He enjoyed a close relationship with the EAMC until his death. Part of his love and devotion to the community was shown through his over fifty years of service with Opelika Rotary Club. He received numerous awards from the community as well as the Rotary Club to include the Paul Harris Fellow award. He was a Adjunct Professor at Auburn University and an active member and participant in the American Red Cross.

    Dr. Meadows was preceded in death by his devoted wife Ethel Thompson Meadows, two infant sons and a third son, Thomas Cleveland Meadows. He is survived two sisters Christine Meadows Taylor of LaGrange, and Julia Meadows Frerichs of Beatrice, Nebraska and by four sons and their wives; James Jerome Meadows and his wife Alice of Phenix City, Alabama; John Malcolm Meadows and his wife Vivian of Hoover, Alabama; Robert Wilkes Meadows and his wife Anita of Cartersville, Ga, and William Thompson Meadows and his wife Tamara of Auburn, Alabama. Dr, Jake also had seven grandsons, one grand daughter, and several nieces and nephews. He is remembered by numerous close friends and a devoted nurse and family friend Carol Mills.

    The celebration of life and work of Dr. Meadows will be observed at the First United Methodist Church of Opelika, Alabama Friday May 12, 2006 at 3PM CST. The family will receive friends at Fredericks Funeral Home on Thursday May 11, 2006 from between the hours of 6pm and 8pm CST.

    In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Opelika Rotary Club P.O. Box 2013 Opelika, Ala., 36803, at Dr. Jake's request. After the service on Friday, the family will receive guests at the home of granddaughter Laura Meadows Terrell, 1462 Bedrock Drive, Auburn, Ala.

    Frederick's Funeral Home in Opelika, Ala., is in charge of arrangements.

    Page: 002
    Copyright, 2006, LaGrange Daily News (GA)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Julia Frances MeadowsJulia Frances Meadows Descendancy chart to this point (1.Jesse1) was born on 5 Jul 1920 in Normantown, Toombs, Georgia, USA; died on 2 Apr 2016 in Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, USA; was buried on 9 Apr 2016 in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Julia F Frerichs
    • Residence: 1987, Beatrice, Gage, Nebraska, USA

    Notes:

    Died:
    Julia Frerichs Monday, July 5, 1920 - Saturday, April 2, 2016

    Julia F. (Meadows) Frerichs, 95, of Beatrice died peacefully on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at her home.

    She was born on July 5, 1920 in Vidalia, Georgia, the daughter of Jesse Cleveland and Florence Wilkes Meadows. She graduated from Vidalia High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville, Georgia. Julia taught second grade for several years before joining the American Red Cross. She attended American University in Washington DC for Red Cross training and was stationed in Augusta, Georgia, where she worked in an Army hospital. She was transferred to Key West Naval Hospital in 1949 where she met her future husband Dr. C. T. Frerichs. She resigned from the Red Cross and they were married on December 10, 1950. Julia and C.T. moved to Rochester, Minnesota in December 1951, and they lived there until 1955 while C. T. completed his fellowship in Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic.

    Mrs. Frerichs moved to Beatrice, Nebraska in January of 1955 where she and C.T. raised their family. Julia participated in various civic and community activities including serving on the board of the American Red Cross in Beatrice as well as the board of the Martin Luther Home from 1970-1976. She worked with AFS (American Field Service) foreign exchange students and was a member of PEO, DAR, and Fortnightly Club. She aided in the early development of the Community Players along with her friends Virginia Wright and Patricia Morehead. She participated in the early origin of the Bargain Box with Mrs. John Porter. She helped pioneer a training course in proper babysitting techniques with Mrs. Jean Waddell.

    Mrs. Frerichs joined St. John Lutheran Church in 1955 and was the first woman to serve on the church council. She also participated in Stephen Ministry and was a member of Sarah Rachel Circle.

    Julia enjoyed playing bridge and played often with many close friends. She loved to travel with her husband and saw much of the world including England, Scotland and Germany learning about their ancestors. She made a three month journey by ship through the Panama Canal to Australia and New Zealand. She enjoyed a long visit to Bangkok, Thailand when her daughter Christine was living there, with side visits to the Bridge on the River Kwai, and to India and the Taj Mahal.

    She is survived by her husband, Dr. C. T. Frerichs of Beatrice; four daughters, Christine Moran of Beatrice, Frances (Gary) Caldwell of St. Peters, MO, Jane (Charles) Weber of Santa Clarita, CA, and Martha (Scott) Shackelford of Leawood, KS; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous loving nieces and nephews.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, Thomas Frerichs Weber, her brother, Dr. J. C. Meadows and his wife Ethel, and a sister, Christine Meadows Taylor and her husband James.

    Memorial services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at St. John Lutheran Church of Beatrice with Pastor Greg Gabriel officiating.

    A memorial has been established to Beatrice Community Hospital Hospice, St. John Lutheran Church, or the Gage County Historical Society with Darlene Spilker, Connie Siefkes and Carolyn Pugsley in charge.

    A guestbook for signatures will be available at Fox Funeral Home from 8:00 A.M. Thursday until 9:00 P.M. Friday and at the church one hour preceding the services on Saturday. A guestbook for signatures and messages of condolence is available online at www.foxfuneralhome.net. Fox Funeral Home of Beatrice is in charge of the arrangements.

    http://www.foxfuneralhome.net/obituary/julia-frerichs

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 8. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 9. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 10. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Christine2, 1.Jesse1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 6.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (2.Christine2, 1.Jesse1)

  3. 7.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Julia2, 1.Jesse1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 8.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Julia2, 1.Jesse1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 9.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Julia2, 1.Jesse1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Thomas Frerichs Weber  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Jan 1983 in Nebraska, USA; died on 27 Jun 1986 in Nebraska, USA; was buried in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA.

  6. 10.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (4.Julia2, 1.Jesse1)

    Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 11.  Living Descendancy chart to this point (5.Living3, 2.Christine2, 1.Jesse1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  2. 12.  Thomas Frerichs Weber Descendancy chart to this point (9.Living3, 4.Julia2, 1.Jesse1) was born on 17 Jan 1983 in Nebraska, USA; died on 27 Jun 1986 in Nebraska, USA; was buried in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska, USA.