Ada Wilson Crenshaw1,2

b. May 1884, d. 19 March 1961
FatherJames Campbell Crenshaw3,2 b. 3 Nov 1854, d. 11 Nov 1934
MotherMary Elizabeth Virginia Thompson4,2 b. 18 Jun 1859, d. 12 May 1934
BirthMay 1884 Ada Wilson Crenshaw was born in May 1884 in Washington County, Virginia.5,6 
Childhood  Ada grew up on her father's farm in the Saltville District of Washington County, Virginia. She was the 3rd born, and eldest daughter in a family of 10 children. Prior to her marriage she worked as an elementary or middle school teacher.3,7,8 
Marriage10 Mar 1915 She married Abner Meadows on 10 Mar 1915.2 
Cens-192021 Jan 1920  They were enumerated in 1920 farming on the Saltville Road. A daughter, 2 year old Grace, was also recorded.9 
Cens-193010 Apr 1930  Ten years later they were again recorded: ("Walker Meadows"), Ada, and 12 year old "Irene."10 
Death19 Mar 1961 Ada died on 19 Mar 1961 in Washington County, Virginia, at age 76.1 
Burial She was buried at Knollkreg Cemetery in Abingdon, Washington County, Virginia.1 

Family

Abner Meadows
Child
  • Grace Irene Meadows11,2 (23 Jul 1917 - 15 Nov 1992)
ChartsDescendants of John Buchanan and Ann Ryburn
Descendants of William Ryburn and Mary (?)
Descendants of John Maiden and Susanna Landis
Last Edited19 Oct 2007

Citations

  1. [S1584] Peggy Lester, "Descendants of George Sanders Crenshaw and Margaret Wilson Buchanan", report dated 10 Oct. 2006. Peggy is the first cousin, once removed, of Ada (Crenshaw) Meadows.
  2. [S1859] Sarah Finch Maiden Rollins, The Maiden Family of Virginia and Allied Families 1623-1991, p. 637-645. Mrs. Rollins cites Dr. Joanna (Maiden) Owens for her information on the descendants of Eliza (Maiden) Butt Caldwell (with the exception of son Addison).
  3. [S574] James C. Crenshaw household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Saltville District, ED 122, sheet 11B, dwelling 136, family 136, viewed online at Genealogy.com, Oct. 2004, image 60 of 92. Enumeration includes: James C. Crenshaw, 45, b. Nov. 1854, marr 20 yrs, farmer; Mary E.V., wife, 40, b. June 1859, mother 9 children, all living; George W., son, 19, b. Jul 1880; Batie, H., son, 18, b. May 1882; Ada W., dau, 16, b. May 1884; Asa C., dau, 14, b. Feb. 1886; John B., son, 12, b. Nov. 1887; Elbert, son, 10, b. Jul 1889; Beulah M., dau, 9, b. Apr 1891; Mary E. E., dau, 7, Feb. 1893; Dollie, dau, 1, b. Dec. 1898; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  4. [S1584] Peggy Lester, "Descendants of George Sanders Crenshaw and Margaret Wilson Buchanan", report dated 10 Oct. 2006. Peggy is the great niece of James Campbell Crenshaw and Mary E.V. (Thompson) Crenshaw.
  5. [S1584] Peggy Lester, "Descendants of George Sanders Crenshaw and Margaret Wilson Buchanan", report dated 10 Oct. 2006. Peggy is the first cousin, once removed, of Ada (Crenshaw) Meadows. She reports Ada's date of birth as 10 May 1884.
  6. [S1859] Sarah Finch Maiden Rollins, The Maiden Family of Virginia and Allied Families 1623-1991, p. 637-645. Mrs. Rollins cites Dr. Joanna (Maiden) Owens for her information on the descendants of Eliza (Maiden) Butt Caldwell (with the exception of son Addison). This source reports Ada's date of birth as 4 May 1884.
  7. [S237] James C. Crenshaw household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Saltville district, ED 115, sheet 5B, dwelling 71, family 71, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2006, image 10 of 37. Enumeration includes: James C. Crenshaw, 55, marr #1, marr 30 yrs, farmer, owns farm, no mortgage; Mary E., wife, 50, marr #1, marr 3 [sic] yrs, mother 10 children, all living; Ada W., dau, 25, teacher in free school; John B., son, 22, bookkeeper at hardware store; Elbert W., son, 20, clerk at wholesale house; Mary E., dau; Grace V., dau, 12; Jamie L., dau, 9; all b. VA; all parents b. VA; resid on Chestnut Ridge Rd.
  8. [S1616] Joanna Owens, "James Campbell Crenshaw Family," e-mail to Diana Powell, 4 Dec. 2006. Joanna is Ada's niece.
  9. [S238] Avner [sic] W. Meadows Jr. household, 1920 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Saltville district, ED 168, sheet 12B, dwelling 178, family 181, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2006, image 24 of 25. Enumeration includes: Avner W. Meadows Jr., 34, owns home, is a farm, farmer; Adie C., wife, 35, own housework; Grace, dau, 2 6/12; all b. VA; farm appears to be on Saltville Rd.
  10. [S639] Walker Meadows household, 1930 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Saltville District, ED 96-21, sheet 7A (p. 266 stamped), dwelling 109, family 146, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Nov. 2006, image 13 of 43. Enumeration includes: Walker Meadows, 44, marr at 28, owns farm, is farmer; Ada, wife, 41, marr at 26; Irene, dau, 12; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.
  11. [S1584] Peggy Lester, "Descendants of George Sanders Crenshaw and Margaret Wilson Buchanan", report dated 10 Oct. 2006. Peggy is the first cousin, once removed, of Ada (Crenshaw) and Abner Meadows.