Person:John Meeks (11)

Name	John J. Meeks
Gender	Male
Birth^[1]^[2]	7 Sep 1833	Nelson, Virginia, United States
Marriage	19 Feb 1861	Nelson, Virginia, United Statesto Malinda Tinnell
Military^[1]	31 Aug 1861	Nelson, Virginia, United StatesEnlistment in Capt. Rives' Company, Nelson County Light Artillery, CFA
Death^[1]	18 Jun 1909	Nelson, Virginia, United States

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 United States. Adjutant General's Office. Index to compiled service records of Confederate soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Virginia. (Washington, District of Columbia: The National Archives, 1962).

John J Meeks
Residence: Rockfish, Nelson County, Virginia
Age at Enlistment: 27
Enlistment Date: 31 Aug 1861
Rank at enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Nelson County, VA
State Served: Virginia
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company Rives', Virginia Nelson Light Artillery Battery on 31 Aug 1861.
Birth Date: 7 Sep 1833
Death Date: 18 Jun 1909
↑ Birth dates listed in various family trees include Sep 1834 or 5 Sep 1835 or 7 Sep 1833. The entry provided for his military service has been used, but corroboration is required.