Meredith, son of John Walton Jr. & Mary Baker, was born Mar 28, 1774 Louisa Co VA, died 1855 Robertson Co TN.
Religion: Meredith was a member and trustee of the Cave Springs Baptist Church in Robertson Co TN.
Married: (1) Sarah Elizabeth Yates
Married: (2) Anne Sharp June 4, 1799 Louisa Co VA. She is the daughter of William Sharp.

Children of Meredith:
1. William Sharp born VA.
2. Carrie

Notes:
1. Jan 15, 1798 Deed - Daniel McKindley to Meredith Walton is recorded in County Court. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 45)
2. Feb 14, 1798 Meredith was a commissioned officer in the Tennessee militia for Robertson Co TN with a rank of Lieutenant. (book, Red River Settlers, pg 126, by Edythe Rucker Whitley, Clearfield Company, 1980)
3. Oct 16, 1798 Deed - Eli Jones to Meredith Walton is recorded in County Court. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 78)
4. Jun 4, 1799 Meredith married Anne Sharp, ceremony performed by Rev. Martin Walton. Robert Sharp was security & witness & William Sharp Jr. & Nelson Walton were witnesses. (Louisa Co VA Marriage Registry Vol. 1, pg 86)
5. Jan 1801 Meredith Walton served on a jury in the trial of Edward James vs John Dobins. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 159)
6. Jan 19, 1802 Meredith Walton served on a jury in the trial of Wm B. Vinson vs Robert Galespie. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 199)
7. July 1802 Meredith Walton ordered by County Court to serve as a juror at the next Court term. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 220)
8. July 20, 1802 Deed - James Meness to Meredith Walton for 640 acres is recorded in County Court. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 224)
9. July 1802 Deed - John Young & James Norfleet to Meredith Walton is recorded in County Court. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 226)
10. Aug 1804 Meredith Walton is ordered by County Court to serve as a juror to the next Court term. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 312)
11. Nov 5, 1804 Meredith Walton assigned to served as a grand juror. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 313)
12. Aug 4, 1806 Deed - Meredith Walton to Joel Walton for 640 acres was recorded in County Court. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 398)
13. Jan 8, 1807 Meredith Walton is assigned to road repair & maintenance. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 434)
14. Oct 8, 1807 Meredith Walton is ordered by Court to serve as a juror at the next Court term. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 475)
15. Aug 17, 1816 Deed - Baptist Church from Martin Walton. Martin donated 3 1/2 acres of land to the trustees (Meredith Walton, William Sale, Charles Powell) of the Cave Spring Baptist Church. (Robt Co TN Deed Bk M, pg 121-123)
16. Apr 18, 1809 Meredith was a commissioned officer in the Tennessee militia for Robertson County in the 23rd regiment with a rank of Captain. (book, Red River Settlers, pg 126, by Edythe Rucker Whitley, Clearfield Company, 1980)
17. Aug 1818 Deed - David J. Walton to Meredith Walton for 50 acres was recorded in County Court. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 5, pg 99)
18. Feb 1819 Meredith is ordered by County Court to serve as a juror to the next Court session. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 5, pg 197-198)
19. 1820 Robertson Co TN census record shows Meredith as head of household which consisted of 2 males 0-10yrs, 1 male 16-26yrs, 1 female 0-10yrs, 2 females 10-16yrs, 2 females 16-26yrs, 1 female 26-45yrs. He owned 10 slaves & 1 free colored person. (pg 16, #5)
20. Feb 13, 1826 Deed of Gift - Meredith Walton to Meredith Walton Jr, 320 acres of land. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 8, pg 252)
21. Feb 13, 1826 Deed of Gift - Meredith Walton to James Walton, 50 acres of land. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 8, pg 252)
22. Feb 13, 1826 Deeds of Gift - Meredith Walton to James, Meredith, Lydia, Elizabeth, Mary Ann, Cloe & Temperance Walton. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 8, pg 252)
23. 1830 Robertson Co TN census record shows Meredith as head of household which consisted of 1 male 0-5yrs, 2 males 5-10yrs, 1 male 15-26yrs, 1 male 50-60yrs, 1 female 10-15yrs, 2 females 20-30yrs. He owned 7 slaves. (pg 385, #18)
24. 1840 Robertson Co TN census record shows Meredith as head of husehold which consisted of 1 male 15-20yrs, 1 male 20-30yrs, 1 male 60-70yrs, 1 female 50-60yrs. He owned 4 slaves. (pg 170, #3)
25. Nov 7, 1842 Meredith Walton, administrator in the estate of James Walton deceased, submitted an inventory of the estate to County Court. (Robt Co TN Will Bk 11, pg 286-287)
26. Nov 25, 1842 Meredith Walton, administrator in the estate of James Walton deceased, submitted an account of sales in the estate to County Court. (Robt Co TN Will Bk 11, pg 345-348)
27. Meredith is a brother of Martin Walton and Uncle to David James Walton.

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