Notes: James Meador died about Aug 1836 (stated in Petition of W. H. Thurman and wife Celia, 11 May 1840) -------------- Widow Elizabeth refused Administration, 20 August 1836, recommended John V. Meador and Reuben Meador instead. Signed Elizabeth x her mark Meador, Jeremiah Melton -------------- Widow's land was sold at public auction 5 Jan 1848 (meaning she died before then)
Will of James Meador of Greene County, Alabama .... - to my wife Elizabeth three negroes Jacob, Dennis and Hilda and 2 horses to be chosen, hogs and cattle sufficient for a reasonable support and the tract of land I now live on which is 218 acres her life time and at her death to be divided between the heirs Signed 4 Sep 1833, James x his mark Meador Witnesses Job Meador, John Meador, John V. Meador
on 2 Jan 1835, James Meador, along with Lydia Newman and Rebecca Harrell (represented by Burwell Brewer, guardian) Mills Harrell (represented by George Morris guardian) Mosly Terry and wife and George Harrell sold property in Anson County, North Carolina originally granted to Stephen Jackson to Thomas Horn of Chesterfield District, South Carolina Vol. Z, p. 599, Image 384 FamilySearch.org
There are no Jacksons in James Paternal line, suggesting the inheritance came through his wife
