Thomas Merideth b. 21 Feb 1821 , , Kentucky, USA d. 23 Jan 1912 , Callaway, Missouri, USA: Albemarle to Callaway, a Herring Family Journey

1821 - 1912

Birth	21 Feb 1821	, , Kentucky, USA
Gender	Male
Died	23 Jan 1912	, Callaway, Missouri, USA
	Cause: bronchial pneumonia
Buried	25 Jan 1912	Prairie Chapel Cemetery, , Callaway, Missouri, USA
Obituary	26 Jan 1912	Fulton, Callaway, Missouri, USA
	Fulton Weekly Gazette
	Oldest Callawegian Dead. Thomas Merideth, nearly 92 years old, probably the oldest native citizen of Callaway county, died of pneumonia at his home, four miles west of Fulton, Tuesdday night. He contracted la grippe about a week ago and the disease ran into pneumonia. Until recently he had been fairly active, his age considered. Funeral services were conducted at Prairie Chapel Methodist church, of which he was a member, Thursday morning, and burial was in the church cemetery. The funeral was preached by the Rev. C.B. Duncan, pastor of the Fulton Methodist church. Mr. Merideth was born in this county of February 9, 1821, and spent his whole life in the county. He was married 56 years ago to Miss Mary Tatum, of this city, who survives. Shortly after his marriage he moved to the farm west of Fulton where he resided until two years ago, when he moved onto a smaller place adjoining. Mr. Merideth was successful in his farming operations and accumulated a small fortune. He was industrious and honorable and had the friendship of all who knew him. The sympathy of many goes out to his life companion in her bereavement.
Person ID	I4082	Herring Family of Callaway County, Missouri
Last Modified	12 Apr 2011

Father	John W. Meredith, b. 1784, , , Delaware, USA , d. Yes, date unknown
Mother	Jane Unknown, b. 1784, , , Pennsylvania, USA , d. Yes, date unknown
Family ID	F1233	Group Sheet

Family	Nancy Tatum, b. 13 Jul 1830, , , Virginia, USA , d. 1 Jun 1915, Bourbon Twp, , Callaway, Missouri, USA
Married	Abt 1856	, Callaway, Missouri, USA
Last Modified	20 Oct 2009
Family ID	F1017	Group Sheet

Headstones		Thomas Merideth & Nannie Tatum Thomas Merideth, Feb 21, 1821 - Jan 22, 1912. Nannie Tatum Merideth, his wife, July 13, 1830 - June 1, 1915. Thomas Merideth was born in Kentucky and was a son of John W. Meredith and Jane Unknown. In 1864 in Callaway Co., Missouri, he married Nancy Tatum. She was a daughter of Thomas T. Tatum and Mary A. Herring, granddaughter of Benjamin Herring…

Notes	Brother of James who married Georgia Anne Herring, daughter of Nathan and Susan Herring. Family name spelled Meredith and Merideth. His obituary says he was born in Callaway county Missouri, but every census listing shows Kentucky, and some younger brothers and sisters also show they were born in Kentucky. Wife's name on his obituary was Mary Tatum, but everywhere else it was listed as Nancy Tatum. His headstone gives date of death as Jan. 22, 1912, however his death certificate, and his obituary give Jan. 23, 1912. 1870; Census Place: Bourbon, Callaway, Missouri; Roll M593_764; Page: 262; Image: 78. Name: Thomas Meredith Estimated Birth Year: abt 1822 Age in 1870: 48 Birthplace: Kentucky Home in 1870: Bourbon, Callaway, Missouri Value of real estate: $400 $350 Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Fulton Household Members: Name Age Thomas Meredith 48 Nancy A Meredith 39 Sarah A English 10, no explaination of who she is. 1880 United States Federal Census Name: Thomas Meredith Home in 1880: Bourbon, Callaway, Missouri Age: 59 Estimated birth year: abt 1821 Birthplace: Kentucky Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head) Spouse's name: Nannie A. Father's birthplace: DE Mother's birthplace: PA Occupation: Farmer Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age Thomas Meredith 59 Nannie A. Meredith 48 Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Bourbon, Callaway, Missouri; Roll: T9_677; Family History Film: 1254677; Page: 451.4000; Enumeration District: 24; Image: 0324. 1900 United States Federal Census about Thomas Merideth Name: Thomas Merideth Home in 1900: Bourbon, Callaway, Missouri Age: 79 Estimated birth year: abt 1821 Birthplace: Kentucky Relationship to head-of-house: Head Spouse's name: Nancy A Race: White Occupation: farmer Household Members: Name Age Thomas Merideth 79 Nancy A Merideth 69 Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Bourbon, Callaway, Missouri; Roll: T623 844; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 18. 1910 United States Federal Census about Thomas Meredith Name: Thomas Meredith Age in 1910: 89 Estimated birth year: abt 1821 Birthplace: Kentucky Relation to Head of House: Head Father's Birth Place: Delaware Mother's Birth Place: Pennsylvania Spouse's name: Nancy A Home in 1910: Fulton, Callaway, Missouri Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age Thomas Meredith 89 Nancy A Meredith 78 Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Fulton, Callaway, Missouri; Roll: T624_774; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 28; Image: 200. Fulton Gazette March 31, 1911 An Old-Time Gazette Reader. Thomas Meredith, aged 90 years, living on rural route 5, west of Fulton, was a visitor in this city Friday and called at the Gazette office. He has been a reader of this paper for many years and still finds keen enjoyment in persuing its pages. His eyesight failed him about a year ago, and for almost a year it was necessary for him to have someone read his favorite paper to him. This condition has improved so much of late that he is again able to do his own reading. Mrs. Meredith, who is 81 years old, has been sick since Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Meredith form one of the oldest couples in the county and Mr. Meredith says he has his mark set at 100 years. He eats well, sleeps well, and does not feel nearly so old as his years indicate. He also continues to do his share of work. "I have been hitched to work for many years and don't propose to break the team until it becomes absolutely necessary," he said. Milk is his favorite drink and he consumes much of the lacteal fluid during each day.

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	Married - Abt 1856 - , Callaway, Missouri, USA
	Died - Cause: bronchial pneumonia - 23 Jan 1912 - , Callaway, Missouri, USA
	Buried - 25 Jan 1912 - Prairie Chapel Cemetery, , Callaway, Missouri, USA
	Obituary - Fulton Weekly Gazette - 26 Jan 1912 - Fulton, Callaway, Missouri, USA

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