1805 John Meals was born on November 14, son of Samuel Meals and Maria. He was baptized the same day (eod d) with sponsor John Bender at Benders Church, Biglerville, Adams County, Pennsylvania. [1]
1828 John Meals, wagon maker, was taxed as a single man in Menallen Twp, Adams County, Pennsylvania. [2]
Research Notes:
Other records for John Meals in Menallen Twp could plausibly have been for uncle John.
[1] Church records, 1780-1902 [Bender's Church], Adams County, Pennsylvania (Viewable only at FamilySearch libraries), image 112, [FamilySearchImage], [FHLCatalog].
[2] Adams County, Pennsylvania Tax List, these records might be out of order chronologically, [FamilySearchImage].