Ella Margaret (Meredith) Reed (1908 - 1986)

Born 16 Aug 1908 in Gladstone, Garland, Arkansas, United States

Wife of Roy Edward Reed — married 9 Oct 1926 in Yell, Arkansas, United States

Died 4 Jun 1986 at age 77 in Hot Springs, Garland, Arkansas, United States

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Biography

Ella Margaret Meredith was born on August 16, 1908, in Gladstone, Garland County, Arkansas, to parents James Monroe Meredith and Eudora Pearl (Melton) Meredith. Her early years were spent immersed in the rural landscapes of Arkansas, with the 1910 census locating her in Baxter Township, Garland County. By 1920, the family resided on Cedar Suck Road, further establishing their connection to the local community.

In 1926, Ella's life took a significant turn as she married Roy Edward Reed on October 9 in Yell County, Arkansas. This union marked the beginning of a journey that would see them navigate various locations and experiences together.

In 1930, Ella's family lived on 4th Street in Hot Springs, Garland County, showcasing their presence in a more urban environment. By the time of the 1940 census, they had moved to Garden Lane in South Hot Springs, a testament to the family's adaptability and changing circumstances.

The 1950s found Ella residing on North Jefferson Street in El Dorado Township, Union County, Arkansas. Her life experiences had taken her from rural settings to suburban areas, reflecting the evolving landscapes of the mid-20th century.

Ella Margaret Meredith's journey came to a close on June 4, 1986, when she passed away in Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas. Her final resting place became Memorial Gardens Cemetery in the same city. Her life story, marked by relocations, family ties, and the changing times, reflects the broader narrative of individuals adapting and growing within the ever-changing fabric of their local communities.

Sources

• 1910 United States Federal Census: Year: 1910; Census Place: Baxter, Garland, Arkansas; Roll: T624_50; Page: 2b; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1374063 Ancestry Record 7884 #194294614
• 1920 United States Federal Census: Year: 1920; Census Place: Baxter, Garland, Arkansas; Roll: T625_63; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 66 Ancestry Record 6061 #38426206
• 1930 United States Federal Census: Year: 1930; Census Place: Hot Springs, Garland, Arkansas; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 2339810 Ancestry Record 6224 #114814810
• 1940 United States Federal Census: Year: 1940; Census Place: South Hot Springs, Garland, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00137; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 26-35 Ancestry Record 2442 #105344331
• 1950 United States Federal Census: National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: El Dorado, Union, Arkansas; Roll: 1433; Page: 74; Enumeration District: 70-5 Ancestry Record 62308 #31878752
• Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957: Ancestry.com. Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2009, 2011. "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957," database, FamilySearch; from Arkansas Courts of Common Pleas and County Clerks. Digital images of originals housed at various county courthouses in the State of Arkansas. Marriage records. Ancestry Record 2548 #3671384
• Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, 1917-1972: Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Marriage Certificates; Year: 1926; Film: #8 Ancestry Record 61775 #90295068
• U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014: Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File Ancestry Record 3693 #51169667
• Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7739548/ella-margaret-reed: accessed 12 August 2023), memorial page for Ella Margaret Reed (16 Aug 1908–4 Jun 1986), Find A Grave: Memorial #7739548, citing Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas, USA; Maintained by P. V. Hays (contributor 46588659).