Meredith Catchings Jr.

Brief Life History of Meredith

When Meredith Catchings Jr. was born in 1773, in Wilkes, Georgia, United States, his father, Meredith Catchings, was 27 and his mother, Anastasia Condon, was 34. He married Nancy Burford about 1810, in Wilkes, Georgia, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 4 daughters. He died on 1 May 1867, in Franklin, Tennessee, United States, at the age of 94, and was buried in Franklin, Tennessee, United States.

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Family Time Line

Meredith Catchings Jr.
1773–1867
Nancy Burford
1790–1856
Marriage: about 1810
Elizabeth Catchings
1813–1889
Benjamin Franklin Catchings Sr
1821–1860
Sarah Catchings
1817–1903
Rhoda Catchings
1817–1904
Andrew John Catchings
1825–
Elizabeth Catchings
1842–

Sources (9)

  • Meredith Catching, "United States Census, 1830"
  • Legacy NFS Source: Meredith Catchings - Individual or family possessions: birth-name: Meridith Catchings Jr.
  • Meredith Catchings, "Tennessee, County Marriages, 1790-1950"

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World Events (8)

1776

Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

1777

Historical Boundaries 1777: Wilkes, Georgia, United States

1800 · Movement to Washington D.C.

While the growth of the new nation was exponential, the United States didn’t have permanent location to house the Government. The First capital was temporary in New York City but by the second term of George Washington the Capital moved to Philadelphia for the following 10 years. Ultimately during the Presidency of John Adams, the Capital found a permanent home in the District of Columbia.

Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Catching . It is found mainly among African Americans.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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