Susanna Meek1

F, #101761, b. circa 1853
FatherHiram Meek1 b. c 1823
MotherMatilda Reed1
Last Edited11 Jul 2025
     Susanna Meek was born circa 1853.1

Citations

  1. [S5931] Meek(s) Family Genealogical Clearinghouse, online <https://meekgenealogy.com/>, Accessed 11 July 2025. Joshua Meek (1800- ): https://meekgenealogy.com/Group_A/A25_023.html. Hereinafter cited as MeekGenealogy.com.

Unknown Meek1

F, #101762, b. between 1825 and 1830
FatherJoshua Meek1 b. bt 1800 - 1802
MotherSarah "Sally" Stewart1 b. bt 1804 - 1805, d. 1860
Last Edited11 Jul 2025
     Unknown Meek was born between 1825 and 1830;
Based on 1850 census.1

Citations

  1. [S5931] Meek(s) Family Genealogical Clearinghouse, online <https://meekgenealogy.com/>, Accessed 11 July 2025. Joshua Meek (1800- ): https://meekgenealogy.com/Group_A/A25_023.html. Hereinafter cited as MeekGenealogy.com.

Charles Meek1

M, #101765, b. 1 December 1852
FatherJames Meek1
MotherSarah Young1
Last Edited11 Jul 2025
     Charles Meek was born on 1 December 1852 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S5931] Meek(s) Family Genealogical Clearinghouse, online <https://meekgenealogy.com/>, Accessed 11 July 2025. Joshua Meek (1800- ): https://meekgenealogy.com/Group_A/A25_023.html. Hereinafter cited as MeekGenealogy.com.

George Meek1

M, #101766, b. circa 1859
FatherJames Meek1
MotherSarah Young1
Last Edited11 Jul 2025
     George Meek was born circa 1859 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S5931] Meek(s) Family Genealogical Clearinghouse, online <https://meekgenealogy.com/>, Accessed 11 July 2025. Joshua Meek (1800- ): https://meekgenealogy.com/Group_A/A25_023.html. Hereinafter cited as MeekGenealogy.com.

James Meek1

M, #101767, b. circa 1802
FatherBasil Meek1 b. 1774, d. 19 Oct 1830
MotherElizabeth Ann Lane1 b. 1775
Last Edited12 Jul 2025
     James Meek was born circa 1802 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA;
Aged 48 in the 1850 census; 59 in 1860.1,2,3 He married Mary Elizabeth Stewart, daughter of John Stewart (Jr.) and Mary "Polly" Rawlings, on 19 April 1822 at Gallatin Co., Kentucky, USA,
;
James Meek in the Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1802-1850
Name     James Meek
Marriage Date     19 Apr 1822
Marriage Place     Gallatin, Kentucky, USA
Spouse     Mary Betsy Stewart


Jas. Meek in the Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965
[See attached Image]
Name     Jas. Meek
Gender     Male
Marriage Date     19 Apr 1822
Marriage Place     Gallatin, Kentucky, USA
Spouse     Betsy Stuart
Name of Parent     John Stuart
Film Number     000509036.1,4,5

      ;
Per MeekGenealogy.com:
     24. James Meek was born about 1802 in Henry Co., KY. He is listed in the 1850 census of Clay Co., IL and Marion Co., IL in 1860 and 1870. It is known that his brother Jonathan also owned land in both counties.
     He married Mary Elizabeth Stewart on 19 Apr 1822 in Gallatin Co, KY. She was born about 1807. She died 5 Nov 1895 in Marion Co., IL. She was known as Mary Betsy Stewart in the marriage record and Eliabeth Meek in later records. James Meek and Mary Elizabeth Stewart had the following children:
131. Jeremiah Meek was born about 1825 in Kentucky according to the the 1860 census of Clay Co., IL. He married Eliza Jane Mahoney 19 Feb 1848 in Henry Co., KY. Her parents were Lloyd Mahoney and Jane Clark. Her father was mentioned in the marriage records which indicate that she used the name Jane and her brother Owen signed the marriage bond. She was born about 1834 in Kentucky according to census records. However, this date is disputed by Mahoney researchers. They resided in Louisville TWP, Clay Co., IL in 1860. Eliza marries (2) Almanzer Craig 12 Dec 1869 in Marion Co., IL. They are listed in the 1870 Census of Clay County with Meek Children W. D. Meek, age 9, and Jerry R. Meek, age 8. See rational for connection to this family.
260. George T. Meek was born about 1849 in Kentucky. He married Marian Robinson (Daughter of Jonathan Robinsons) 8 Sep 1874 in Clay Co., IL. She was born about 1853 in Illinois. The are reported in the the 1910 census of Louisville TWP, Clay Co., IL.
261. Eliza A. Meek was born about 1851 in Kentucky. She married Benjamin D. Craig 19 May 1871 in Clay Co., IL According to marriage records. He was born about 1852 and is listed in the 1870 census of Clay Co., IL , age 18, with John Craig, age 58 and Nancy Craig, age 45. See explanation.
262. Elvessa Meek was born about 1853 in Illinois. There is a Marion Co., IL marriage record dated 21 Apr 1872 for Charles O. Ames and Elvessa J. Meeks.
263. Malissa A. Meek was born about 1856 in Illinois.
264. William Douglas Meek was Aug 1863 in Clay Co., IL according to the 1900 census of Greene Co., IL. His age is consistent in the 1910 and 1920 census. He died 28 Apr 1940 In Greene Co., IL according to his death certificate. His tombstone list the year of his birth as 1858. He is not listed in the 1860 census with Jeremiah. He married (1) Mary J. Bishop 25 Jul 1885 in Greene Co., IL according to his marriage license. His age is 24 and his parents were named Jerry Meeks and Eliza Mahoney. Mary's parents were Henry Bishop and Caroline Williams. She was born 26 Mar 1867. She died 26 Jul 1886. He is listed alone in the 1900 census living with Benjamin Edwards.
505. Nora Meek was born in 1886. She died in 1971. She married John Williams Feb 1903.
This is the family of Roger D. Shaw
He married (2) Laura Whitlock. She was born about 1880. She died in 1939. They were reported in the 1910-1930 censuses of Rockbridge TWP. Greene Co., IL.
506. Charles Meeks was born in 1901. He died in 1918.
507. Arnold "Ben" Meeks was born 27 Jul 1904 in Greene Co., IL. He died 23 Dec 1991. He married Velma A. Hudson Mar 1927. She was the daughter of Homer Hudson and Dicy Cook. She was born 4 Dec 1900. She died 19 Apr 1987.
690. Ronnie Meek
691. ??? Meek
692. ??? Meek
508. Cora Meeks was born 27 Apr 1906.
509. Blanche Meeks was born 30 Aug 1910 Greene Co., IL. She died in 2000.
510. Von Meeks was born 10 Jan 1912 in Greene Co., IL. He died 23 Mar 1990 in Greene Co., IL. He married B. Lodema Long 17 Dec 1938 in St. Charles, MO.
693. Barbara Sue Meeks
694. Peggy Jo Meeks
511. Lora Belle Meeks was born 15 Aug 1914 Greene Co., IL.
512. Freda Mae Meeks was born Sep 1916.
513. Commodore William Meeks was born about 1919. was born 23 Dec 1918 in Rockbridge, Greene Co., IL. He died 22 Nov 2001 in Hancock Co., IL. He married Phyllis Kathleen Hudson 23 Dec 1942 in Savanna, Carroll Co., IL. She was the daughter of Everett Hudson and Luella Dickhut. She was born 27 Feb 1922 in Hancock Co., IL. She died 08 Jan 1993 in Hancock Co., IL.
695. Sandra Lynn Meeks was born 14 Nov 1943, Quincy, Adams Co., IL.
A. William Stacy Meeks was born 23 Jun 1966.
696. Bryan Meeks was born Oct 1945, Peoria, IL. He died Oct 1945, Peoria, IL.
697. Ryan Meeks was born Oct 1945, Peoria, IL. He died Oct 1945, Peoria, IL.
698. Larry Kent Meeks was born 15 Jun 1954, Carthage, Hancock Co, IL. He married Cheryl Joann Howald 05 Jul 1974 in Hancock Co., IL, daughter of John Howard and Betty Rubison. She was born 11 Dec 1955 in Hannibal, Marion Co, MO.
771. Christopher John Meeks was born. 04 Dec 1980 in Carthage, Hancock Co, IL. He married Jennifer Lynn Icenogle 04 Oct 2003 in Hancock Co, IL. She was born 15 Jan 1980, Keokuk, Lee Co, IA.
A. Samuel John Meeks was born on 11 Feb 2011 in Ft. Madison, Lee Co., IA.
772. Craig Matthew Meeks was born 28 Dec 1982 in Carthage, Hancock Co., IL. He married Sarah Butler.
Information was provided in part by Christopher Meeks.
514. Hattie Jane Meeks was born 10 Feb 1922 in Illinois. She died 30 Aug 2003 in Greene Co., IL. She married Elmer Brannan.
265. Jerry Riley Meeks was born about 1862 according various records. He died in Mar 1908 at the age of 45. He married Sarah E. Bishop 5 Sep 1888 in Greene Co., IL. His age was 26. His parents were listed as Jerry Meeks and Eliza J. Mahoney. Her parents were Henry Bishop and Caroline Williams.
A. Alvin Everett Meeks was born 8 Jul 1889 in Illinois according to his draft registration. He died May 1971 in Jerseyville, IL according to his obituary and the Social Security Death Index. He married Mary Daisy Glowner. She was born 20 Apr 1894. He was listed in the 1910 census of Macoupin Co., IL. He was single and a border with another family. They were listed in the 1920 census of Jersey Co., IL. Listed with them was Mary Glownery, mother-in-law. They were listed in the 1930 census of MacOupin Co., IL.
1. John Alvin Meeks was born 6 May 1912 in Illinois. He died 8 Jun 1989. He never married.
2. Agnes Viola Meeks was born 24 Apr 1914 in Illinois. She died 11 Aug 1998. She married Dean Everett Thuer.
3. Harry Douglas Meeks was born 29 Mar 1916 in Illinois. He died 10 Nov 1963. He married Noami M. Schmidt She was born 27 Jan 1925. She died 12 Dec 2003.
a. Harry Douglas Meeks was born 27 Dec 1945. He died 9 Feb 1999. He married Darlene Drasel.
b. Saphronia May Meeks was born 20 Jan 1947. She married Anthony Virgil Koester 23 Aug 1975.
1. Theresa Michele Koester was born 27 Mar 1977.She married Alvin Christian Cano 19 May 2007.
2. Mary Elizabeth Koester was born 19 Feb 1978.
3. Jennifer Naomi Koester was born 29 Oct 1982. She married Colin S. Marine 5 Nov 2005.
4. Hershel Edgar Meeks was born 19 Aug 1919 in Illinois. He never married.
5. Helen Leona Meeks was born 19 Jun 1921 in Illinois. She died 24 Mar 1998.
6. Mary Minnie Meeks was born 11 Jan 1924 in Illinois. She died 19 Feb 2000. She married Rufus Louis Hill.
7. Jerry Riley Meeks was born 29 Mar 1927. He died 11 Aug 1986 according to his obituary. He married Beatrice Souser 23 May 1959 in Illinois.
a. Robert Joseph Meeks was born 14 Jun 1960, Illinois. He married Vickie Lynn Mays 14 Jun 1960 in Illinois.
1. Joseph Robert Meeks was born 28 Apr 1981 in Illinois.
2. Rashelle Marie Meeks was born 29 Sep 1984 in Illinois.
3. Shawn Riley Meeks was born 20 Mar 1989 in Illinois.
8. Sophronia Melvina Meeks was born 18 Feb 1929. She married Emil Odaker.
9. Alberta Mae Meeks was born 18 Jun 1931. She married Charles Bick.
10. Dorothy Lucille Meeks was born 15 Jun 1933. She married Harold Dabbs.
B. Viola Meeks Mentioned as a sister in the obituary of Alvin E. Meeks.
C. Mable Meeks Mentioned as a sister in the obituary of Alvin E. Meeks.
D. Loretta Meeks Mentioned as a sister in the obituary of Alvin E. Meeks. She married _____ Lewis. She may be the person listed in the 1910 census of Greene Co., IL living with Douglas Meeks age 47 (Meeks, Reta, Neice, 13 IL)
Jerry married (2) Sufrona Glowner 27 Aug 1903 in Madison Co., IL according to their marriage record. She was born about 1885 according to her marriage record. She was listed in the 1910 census of Madison Co., IL as Sophrona Minks age 23 a widow. She married (1) William Baker 4 May 1901 in Madison Co., IL according to marriage records. She was listed as Mrs. Sufrone Baker when she married Jerry Meeks. She married (3) Foster Scoggins about 1911. They were listed in the 1920 and 1930 censuses of Jersey Co., IL. The following children were mentioned in the 1910 census and Alvin's obituary.
E. Irvin L. Meeks was born 14 Aug 1904 in Illinois. He died 27 Feb 1965. He married Erma _____. Childen: Irvin, Erma May, Harry, and Benny Meeks
F. Ernest Meeks was born about 1907 in Illinois.

132. Female Meek was born between 1820 and 1830.
133. Mary Meek was about 1828.
134. Joshua Meek was 8 Feb 1835 in Kentucky according to his death certificate. He died 26 Aug 1918 in Marion Co., IL. His death certificate lists his parents as James Meek and Elizabeth Stewart. He enlisted in the Civil War 14 Aug 1862 in Co K, 111 ILL Inf. He mustered out 7 Jan 1865. He is listed in the 1900 census of Marion County. He married (1) Sharlotta Land 27 March 1855 in Marion County, according to marriage records. See Notes for Joshua.
266. John Andrew Meek was born 16 Apr 1857 in Illinois. He died 17 Jul 1920 in Gray Harbor, WA. He married Elizabeth Mullen 7 Aug 1877 in Marion County. She was born 9 Nov 1855 in OH to Sylvester Mullen and Margaret Anderson. She died 11 Mar 1926 in Oakville, Lewis Co.,WA. They are reported in the 1880 census of Marion County. He is buried in Elmwood Cemetery.
515. Joshua Meek born 22 Oct 1878 IL. He died Jul 1880.
516. Margaret Alice Meek born 14 Feb 1881. She died 3 Sep 1961 in Centralia, WA. She married John Hill Lamb.
517. Anna Meek born Mar 1887 in Illinois. She married _____ Sparks. She died Oakvile, Lewis Co., WA.
518. John Wesley Meek born 4 Jun 1893 in Illinois. He died Feb 1967 in Centralia, WA.
519. Ida Meek died age 9.

This is the family of Cindy Frogner

Joshua married (2) Sarah J. Copple 22 Jun 1858 in Marion County, according to marriage records. She is out of the family by 1870 as Joshua and his two children are living with his father in the 1870 census.
267. Eliza Meek was born about 1863 in Illinois.

Joshua married (3) Harriet Bryant 25 Feb 1869 in Marion Co., IL. This marriage is mentioned in the marriage index as well as Joshua's pension record.

Joshua married (4) Mary Louisa Scheer 05 Jan 1882 in Taylorville, IL. She was born was born 17 Oct 1856. She died 30 Nov 1925 in Marion County. Her father was Henry Scheer.
268. Dora L. Meek was born Mar 1885.
269. Bertha E. Meek was born May 1889.
270. Harrison Augusta Meek was born 12 Apr 1892. He died 20 Feb 1968. He never married.
271. Edward Vincent Meek was born 27 May 1894. He died 26 Aug 1967 in Marion County. He married (1) Tillie Schilling in 1915. She was born 20 Jul 1890. She died 17 Jul 1949. They were divorced.
520. Edward H. Meek was born 24 Apr 1917. He died in 1983. He married (1) Ruth Braden 10 Dec 1938. She died 27 Jul 1970. He married (2) Norma J. Johnson 23 Jul 1971. She married (1) ______ Bain.
521. Luther Edward Meek was born 30 Apr 1920 in Clinton Co., IL. He married Sylvia Irene Davis 13 Apr 1943 in St. Louis, MO. She was born 17 Feb 1924 in ST. Louis. She was the daughter of Cleve Merle Davis and Mary Edna Phelps.
667. Carolyn Ann Meek married Daniel Robert Menhennett.

He married (2) Lavell Bailey 16 May 1943 in Salem, IL.
522. Clinton Meek was born 9 Apr 1949.

272. Sophia K. Meek was born 21 Oct 1896 in Marion County. She died 27 Feb 1957 in Marion County. She married _______ Hays.
This information provided by Betty Meek and Sylvia Meek
135. James D. Meek was about 1837. He died 4 May 1917 according to cemetery records. He served in the army from Marion County from 16 Aug 62 to 7 Jun 1865, Co K 111 Ill Inf. This is the same unit and time that Joshua served. He is listed in the 1880 census of Marion County #77/77. His age is given as 39 and he was a widower with a daughter. He married (1) Susan Hill 2 May 1866 in Marion County.
273. S. Ellen Meek was born about 1867.

He married (2) Martha E. Blalock 17 Sep 1887 in Clinton Co., IL. She married (1) John Stratton 11 Mar 1869 in Marion Co., IL.
136. Sarah N. Meek was about 1840 in Kentucky. She married (1) Joseph Craig 17 Jul 1856 in Marion Co., IL. They are listed in the 1860 census of Marion Co., IL with Ellen, age 2. John Joseph Craig was living alone in Jun 1870.
274. Ellen Craig was born about 1858.
275. Jesse A. Craig was born 19 Dec 1867 in IL. He died 17 May 1949. He married Alta J. Richardson Dec 1887 in Marion Co. IL. She was born 4 Sep 1867. She died 28 Aug 1945. He used the name of his step-father William Bryant.
276. Edward Wiley Craig was born 17 Feb 1870 in Salem TWP, Marion CO. IL. He died 6 Nov 1946 in Lakeworths, FL. He married Mary Elizabeth Stringfellow 17 Feb 1889 in Salem, Marion CO. IL. She was born 4 May 1871 in Mobile, AL. She died 26 Jun 1965 in Marion Co., IL. It is believed that he was the son of Sarah's first husband. His marriage license names his parents as Sarah Meek and William Bryant. He used the name of his step-father William Bryant.

She married (2) William Bryant 6 Oct 1870 in Marion Co., IL. He was born about 1820 in KY. Sarah is living with William when the 1870 census was taken in Jun 1870.
He married (1) Levilla ______ . She was born Abt. 1823 in SC.
He married (2) Deliah ______ Bef. 1849. She was born Abt. 1820 in TN, and died May 17, 1875 in IL. He divorced Delilah 19 Apr 1870 in Marion Co. IL.
277. Cyrus Bryant
278. Eunice Bryant married _______ King.
279. John Bryant was born About 1875.

This information provided by Lois Branch
137. Martha Meek was about 1841 Kentucky.
138. Laurinda Meek was about 1847 in Kentucky. She married Andrew J. Fennermore 29 Jan 1865 in Clay Co., IL.( Not proven to be the Lorinda in the marriage records.)

     James is thought to be the same person in the 1850 Clay Co., IL census on the strength of the evidence that his brother moved there. Elizabeth in the census could be Mary Betsy Stewart. The source for the first three children is the 1830 census.
     He is believed to be the James Meek in the 1860 and 1870 census of Salem TWP, Marion Co., IL. His age was 59 and 68 born in Kentucky. Elizabeth age 53 and 64 in Kentucky. In 1870 also listed are Joshua age 33, KY; John 13, IL and Eliza 7, IL. This area in Marion County is very close to the part of Clay County where the other brothers lived.
     Marion County marriages: Sarah Meek to Joseph Craig 17 Jul 1856. James D. Meeks to Susan Hill 2 May 1866; James D. Meek to Martha E. Stratton Sep 17 1887.
Note: Jeremiah Meek: There is absolutely no evidence that Jeremiah Meek is the son of James Meek. He is included here for the following reasons.
     The oldest son of James Meek was born between 1820 and 1825 according to the 1830 census records of Henry Co., KY. He is the only unidentified grandson of Bazil Meek. James Meek is reported in the 1850 census of Clay Co., IL along with several brothers. He later moved to Marion Co., IL.
     Jeremiah Meek of Clay Co., IL was born about 1825 in Kentucky according to the 1860 Clay County census. He lived between two known sons of Jonathan Meek, the brother of James. All of the other people in the 1860 census are known descendants of Bazil Meek. Jeremiah in the 1860 Clay County census had a wife named Eliza J., age 26, and his oldest child was George, age 11.
     Although not in the 1850 census of Henry Co., KY, there is a Henry County marriage record for Jeremiah Meek and Jane Mahoney dated 19 Feb 1848. There are no other men named Jeremiah Meek in either Henry or Clay Counties.
     Douglas Meek and Jerry R. Meek both left marriage records giving their parents names as Jerry Meek and Eliza Jane Mahoney. However, they are not listed in the 1860 census with Jeremiah. Jerry R. Meek's date of birth is consistently given as 1862. Douglas' death certificated listed his date of birth as 1858. However, it is more likely that he was born in 1860 after the census.
     The 1870 census for Larkinsburg TWP. Clay Co., IL lists 128 Craig, A. S. 34 Ky; Craig, Eliza J 37 Ky; Craig, Viola 3 Il; Meek, W. D. 9 Il; Meek, Jerry R 8 Il. There is a Marion Co., IL marriage record for Almanzer L. Craig and Eliza J. Meek dated 12 Dec 1869. Jeremiah's daughters are not yet married and are not list with Eliza. So, there are still unknowns with the theory.
Note: Joshua :
     In the 1850 Clay County census Joshua is listed with his father at age 18 (born 1832). He is not in the 1860 census for either Marion or Clay Counties. In the 1870 census Joshua is listed with his father at age 33 (born 1837) along with John 13 and Eliza 7. I is assumed that these are Joshua's children.
     It is not proven that the first two marriages are for the same Joshua Meek. However, there is no record of another person with this name in the area. We know that James had a son named Joshua and that he was living with his father in 1850 and 1870. It seems reasonable to conclude that one or both of the marriage records are his. Given the ages of the children in the 1870 census and that Joshua was there without a wife, it appears that Joshua was married to both. Joshua is connected to his parents through his death certificate. He is also connected to his third wife through various records.
     Marion County marriages: Joshua Meek to Harriet Bryant Book D, page 58;
     John A. Meek in the 1880 census is thought to be Joshua's son, based on the ages given in the census as well as the information in the 1870 census.
Note: Eliza A. Meek: The marriage record does not prove that this is same Eliza A. Meek. Ben is in the 1870 census with his parents. There was an Eliza A. daughter of Barlow and there may be other unknown female children in this big group.1

James Meek and Mary Elizabeth Stewart appeared in the census of 1840;
James Meek in the 1840 United States Federal Census
     There is a census listing for James MEEK in the 1840 federal census for Greenup Co., KY, but the oldest male listed is shown as aged 60-69 (i.e., born 1771-80). James MEEK #101767 was not born until c1802. The oldest femail listed is shows as aged 40-49 (i.e., b. 1791-1800). Mary Elizabeth (STEWART) MEEK #101768 was born c 1807. However, the ages of the nine children enumerated roughly match those of James and Mary Elizabeth (STEWART) MEEK.
     There is also a younger Joseph MECK (MEEK?) on line 18, above this James MEEK.
p. 244, line 25
Name     James Meek
[James Mick]
Residence Date     1840
Home in 1840 (City, County, State)     Greenup, Kentucky
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9     1 [1831-35] James c1837
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14     1 [1826-30] Joshua 1831
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19     2 [1821-25] Jeremiah c1825, Unknown?
Free White Persons - Males - 60 thru 69     1 [1771-80] James c1802 <=== Too old
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5     2 [aft 1835] Sarah c1840, Martha c1841 or Laurinda c1847
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14     1 [1826-30] Mary c1828]
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19     1 [1821-25] Unknown?
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29     1 [1811-20] Unknown dau c 1820
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49     1 [1791-1800 Mary (STEWART) c1807 <=== Too old
Persons Employed in Agriculture     3
Free White Persons - Under 20     8
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49     2
Total Free White Persons     11
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves     11.6


James Meek immigrated between 1847 and 1850 to Illinois, USA;
Moved from KY to IL between DOB of Laurinda in KY (c1847) and 1850 census for Clay Co., IL (6 Sept 1850.)2

James Meek appeared in the census of 6 September 1850 at Clay & Richland District, Clay Co., Illinois, USA;
James Meek in the 1850 United States Federal Census
p. 306-B, lines 29-36, dwelling 383, family 385
29 MEEK, James 48 [1802] M W Farmer KY Cannot Read, Write
30 " , Elizabeth 43 [1807] F W KY Cannot Read, Write
31 " , Mary 22 [1828] F W KY Cannot Read, Write
32 " , Joshua 18 [1832] M W Farmer KY
33 " , James 13 [1837] M W KY
34 " , Sarah N. 10 [1840] M W KY
35 " , Martha 9 [1841] F W KY
36 " , Laurinda 3 [1847] F W KY

NB: I have found no other MEEK familiesin Clay Co. in the 1850 federal census. GA Vaut.2,7

James Meek and Mary Elizabeth Stewart appeared in the census of 13 August 1860 at Township 2 Range 2, Marion Co., Illinois, USA;
James Meek in the 1860 United States Federal Census
p. 907, lines 9-13, dwelling 1034, family 1072
9 MEEK, James 59 [1801] M W Farmer $500 KY
10 " , Elizebeth 54 [1806] F W KY
11 " , James D. 22 [1838] M W KY
12 " , Martha 17 [1843 F W KY
13 " , Larinda [sic] 14 [1846] F W KY.3

James Meek and Joshua B. Meek appeared in the census of 1870 at Marion Co., Illinois, USA;
Per MeekGenealogy.com: "Joshua and his two children are living with his father in the 1870 census."1

Family

Mary Elizabeth Stewart b. c 1807, d. 5 Nov 1895
Children

Citations

  1. [S5931] Meek(s) Family Genealogical Clearinghouse, online <https://meekgenealogy.com/>, Accessed 11 July 2025. James Meek (1802- ): https://meekgenealogy.com/Group_A/A25_024.html. Hereinafter cited as MeekGenealogy.com.
  2. [S5932] 1850 Federal Census, 1850 Census IL, Clay Co., Clay & Richland District, Accessed 11 July 2025. The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Clay and Richand, Clay, Illinois; Roll: 100; Page: 306b
    Info: https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8054/records/15661909
    Image: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/8054/images/4193249-00371?usePUB=true&usePUBJs=true&pId=15661909
  3. [S5934] 1860 Federal Census, 1860 Census IL, Marion Co., Twp 2 Range 2, Salem PO, Accessed 11 July 2025. The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Township 2 Range 2, Marion, Illinois; Roll: M653_207; Page: 907; Family History Library Film: 803207
    Info: https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7667/records/36985634
    Image: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7667/images/4213712_00277?usePUB=true&usePUBJs=true&pId=36985634
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    https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2089/records/25215?tid=21178952&pid=220103577132&ssrc=pt. Hereinafter cited as Ancestry.Com Web Site.
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    Info: https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61372/records/1492899
    Image: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/61372/images/TH-1961-28952-3316-27?usePUB=true&usePUBJs=true&pId=1492899
  6. [S5933] 1840 Federal Census, 1840 Census KY Greenup Co, Accessed 11 July 2025. Year: 1840; Census Place: Greenup, Kentucky; Roll: 112; Page: 224; Family History Library Film: 0007826
    Info: https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8057/records/2107749?tid=&pid=&queryId=94010a13-8da8-494d-b23c-86b1289cb430&_phsrc=FMB5&_phstart=successSource
    Image: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/8057/images/4409526_00452?usePUB=true&_phsrc=FMB5&_phstart=successSource&usePUBJs=true&pId=2107749
  7. [S1549] "Author's comment", various, Gregory A. Vaut (e-mail address), to unknown recipient (unknown recipient address), 12 July 2025; unknown repository, unknown repository address. Hereinafter cited as "GA Vaut Comment."
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    https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61370/records/478632

Mary Elizabeth Stewart1

F, #101768, b. circa 1807, d. 5 November 1895
FatherJohn Stewart (Jr.)2,3,4 b. c 1776, d. a 7 Jul 1860
MotherMary "Polly" Rawlings2,3 b. c 1786, d. a 1860
Last Edited12 Jul 2025
     Mary Elizabeth Stewart was born circa 1807;
Aged 43 in the 1850 census; 54 in 1860.1,5,6 She married James Meek, son of Basil Meek and Elizabeth Ann Lane, on 19 April 1822 at Gallatin Co., Kentucky, USA,
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James Meek in the Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1802-1850
Name     James Meek
Marriage Date     19 Apr 1822
Marriage Place     Gallatin, Kentucky, USA
Spouse     Mary Betsy Stewart


Jas. Meek in the Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965
[See attached Image]
Name     Jas. Meek
Gender     Male
Marriage Date     19 Apr 1822
Marriage Place     Gallatin, Kentucky, USA
Spouse     Betsy Stuart
Name of Parent     John Stuart
Film Number     000509036.1,7,4

Mary Elizabeth Stewart died on 5 November 1895 at Marion Co., Illinois, USA.1
     She was Research Issues Possible daughter of John STEWART and Mary Polly RAWLINGS? Other children of theirs, married siblings of James MEEK.
Marriage record confirms parent of "Betsy Stuart" (spouse of "Jas Meek"), to be John STUART.1,4 Mary Elizabeth Stewart was also known as Elizabeth "Betsy" Stewart.2,3

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Per MeekGenealogy.com:
     24. James Meek was born about 1802 in Henry Co., KY. He is listed in the 1850 census of Clay Co., IL and Marion Co., IL in 1860 and 1870. It is known that his brother Jonathan also owned land in both counties.
     He married Mary Elizabeth Stewart on 19 Apr 1822 in Gallatin Co, KY. She was born about 1807. She died 5 Nov 1895 in Marion Co., IL. She was known as Mary Betsy Stewart in the marriage record and Eliabeth Meek in later records. James Meek and Mary Elizabeth Stewart had the following children:
131. Jeremiah Meek was born about 1825 in Kentucky according to the the 1860 census of Clay Co., IL. He married Eliza Jane Mahoney 19 Feb 1848 in Henry Co., KY. Her parents were Lloyd Mahoney and Jane Clark. Her father was mentioned in the marriage records which indicate that she used the name Jane and her brother Owen signed the marriage bond. She was born about 1834 in Kentucky according to census records. However, this date is disputed by Mahoney researchers. They resided in Louisville TWP, Clay Co., IL in 1860. Eliza marries (2) Almanzer Craig 12 Dec 1869 in Marion Co., IL. They are listed in the 1870 Census of Clay County with Meek Children W. D. Meek, age 9, and Jerry R. Meek, age 8. See rational for connection to this family.
260. George T. Meek was born about 1849 in Kentucky. He married Marian Robinson (Daughter of Jonathan Robinsons) 8 Sep 1874 in Clay Co., IL. She was born about 1853 in Illinois. The are reported in the the 1910 census of Louisville TWP, Clay Co., IL.
261. Eliza A. Meek was born about 1851 in Kentucky. She married Benjamin D. Craig 19 May 1871 in Clay Co., IL According to marriage records. He was born about 1852 and is listed in the 1870 census of Clay Co., IL , age 18, with John Craig, age 58 and Nancy Craig, age 45. See explanation.
262. Elvessa Meek was born about 1853 in Illinois. There is a Marion Co., IL marriage record dated 21 Apr 1872 for Charles O. Ames and Elvessa J. Meeks.
263. Malissa A. Meek was born about 1856 in Illinois.
264. William Douglas Meek was Aug 1863 in Clay Co., IL according to the 1900 census of Greene Co., IL. His age is consistent in the 1910 and 1920 census. He died 28 Apr 1940 In Greene Co., IL according to his death certificate. His tombstone list the year of his birth as 1858. He is not listed in the 1860 census with Jeremiah. He married (1) Mary J. Bishop 25 Jul 1885 in Greene Co., IL according to his marriage license. His age is 24 and his parents were named Jerry Meeks and Eliza Mahoney. Mary's parents were Henry Bishop and Caroline Williams. She was born 26 Mar 1867. She died 26 Jul 1886. He is listed alone in the 1900 census living with Benjamin Edwards.
505. Nora Meek was born in 1886. She died in 1971. She married John Williams Feb 1903.
This is the family of Roger D. Shaw
He married (2) Laura Whitlock. She was born about 1880. She died in 1939. They were reported in the 1910-1930 censuses of Rockbridge TWP. Greene Co., IL.
506. Charles Meeks was born in 1901. He died in 1918.
507. Arnold "Ben" Meeks was born 27 Jul 1904 in Greene Co., IL. He died 23 Dec 1991. He married Velma A. Hudson Mar 1927. She was the daughter of Homer Hudson and Dicy Cook. She was born 4 Dec 1900. She died 19 Apr 1987.
690. Ronnie Meek
691. ??? Meek
692. ??? Meek
508. Cora Meeks was born 27 Apr 1906.
509. Blanche Meeks was born 30 Aug 1910 Greene Co., IL. She died in 2000.
510. Von Meeks was born 10 Jan 1912 in Greene Co., IL. He died 23 Mar 1990 in Greene Co., IL. He married B. Lodema Long 17 Dec 1938 in St. Charles, MO.
693. Barbara Sue Meeks
694. Peggy Jo Meeks
511. Lora Belle Meeks was born 15 Aug 1914 Greene Co., IL.
512. Freda Mae Meeks was born Sep 1916.
513. Commodore William Meeks was born about 1919. was born 23 Dec 1918 in Rockbridge, Greene Co., IL. He died 22 Nov 2001 in Hancock Co., IL. He married Phyllis Kathleen Hudson 23 Dec 1942 in Savanna, Carroll Co., IL. She was the daughter of Everett Hudson and Luella Dickhut. She was born 27 Feb 1922 in Hancock Co., IL. She died 08 Jan 1993 in Hancock Co., IL.
695. Sandra Lynn Meeks was born 14 Nov 1943, Quincy, Adams Co., IL.
A. William Stacy Meeks was born 23 Jun 1966.
696. Bryan Meeks was born Oct 1945, Peoria, IL. He died Oct 1945, Peoria, IL.
697. Ryan Meeks was born Oct 1945, Peoria, IL. He died Oct 1945, Peoria, IL.
698. Larry Kent Meeks was born 15 Jun 1954, Carthage, Hancock Co, IL. He married Cheryl Joann Howald 05 Jul 1974 in Hancock Co., IL, daughter of John Howard and Betty Rubison. She was born 11 Dec 1955 in Hannibal, Marion Co, MO.
771. Christopher John Meeks was born. 04 Dec 1980 in Carthage, Hancock Co, IL. He married Jennifer Lynn Icenogle 04 Oct 2003 in Hancock Co, IL. She was born 15 Jan 1980, Keokuk, Lee Co, IA.
A. Samuel John Meeks was born on 11 Feb 2011 in Ft. Madison, Lee Co., IA.
772. Craig Matthew Meeks was born 28 Dec 1982 in Carthage, Hancock Co., IL. He married Sarah Butler.
Information was provided in part by Christopher Meeks.
514. Hattie Jane Meeks was born 10 Feb 1922 in Illinois. She died 30 Aug 2003 in Greene Co., IL. She married Elmer Brannan.
265. Jerry Riley Meeks was born about 1862 according various records. He died in Mar 1908 at the age of 45. He married Sarah E. Bishop 5 Sep 1888 in Greene Co., IL. His age was 26. His parents were listed as Jerry Meeks and Eliza J. Mahoney. Her parents were Henry Bishop and Caroline Williams.
A. Alvin Everett Meeks was born 8 Jul 1889 in Illinois according to his draft registration. He died May 1971 in Jerseyville, IL according to his obituary and the Social Security Death Index. He married Mary Daisy Glowner. She was born 20 Apr 1894. He was listed in the 1910 census of Macoupin Co., IL. He was single and a border with another family. They were listed in the 1920 census of Jersey Co., IL. Listed with them was Mary Glownery, mother-in-law. They were listed in the 1930 census of MacOupin Co., IL.
1. John Alvin Meeks was born 6 May 1912 in Illinois. He died 8 Jun 1989. He never married.
2. Agnes Viola Meeks was born 24 Apr 1914 in Illinois. She died 11 Aug 1998. She married Dean Everett Thuer.
3. Harry Douglas Meeks was born 29 Mar 1916 in Illinois. He died 10 Nov 1963. He married Noami M. Schmidt She was born 27 Jan 1925. She died 12 Dec 2003.
a. Harry Douglas Meeks was born 27 Dec 1945. He died 9 Feb 1999. He married Darlene Drasel.
b. Saphronia May Meeks was born 20 Jan 1947. She married Anthony Virgil Koester 23 Aug 1975.
1. Theresa Michele Koester was born 27 Mar 1977.She married Alvin Christian Cano 19 May 2007.
2. Mary Elizabeth Koester was born 19 Feb 1978.
3. Jennifer Naomi Koester was born 29 Oct 1982. She married Colin S. Marine 5 Nov 2005.
4. Hershel Edgar Meeks was born 19 Aug 1919 in Illinois. He never married.
5. Helen Leona Meeks was born 19 Jun 1921 in Illinois. She died 24 Mar 1998.
6. Mary Minnie Meeks was born 11 Jan 1924 in Illinois. She died 19 Feb 2000. She married Rufus Louis Hill.
7. Jerry Riley Meeks was born 29 Mar 1927. He died 11 Aug 1986 according to his obituary. He married Beatrice Souser 23 May 1959 in Illinois.
a. Robert Joseph Meeks was born 14 Jun 1960, Illinois. He married Vickie Lynn Mays 14 Jun 1960 in Illinois.
1. Joseph Robert Meeks was born 28 Apr 1981 in Illinois.
2. Rashelle Marie Meeks was born 29 Sep 1984 in Illinois.
3. Shawn Riley Meeks was born 20 Mar 1989 in Illinois.
8. Sophronia Melvina Meeks was born 18 Feb 1929. She married Emil Odaker.
9. Alberta Mae Meeks was born 18 Jun 1931. She married Charles Bick.
10. Dorothy Lucille Meeks was born 15 Jun 1933. She married Harold Dabbs.
B. Viola Meeks Mentioned as a sister in the obituary of Alvin E. Meeks.
C. Mable Meeks Mentioned as a sister in the obituary of Alvin E. Meeks.
D. Loretta Meeks Mentioned as a sister in the obituary of Alvin E. Meeks. She married _____ Lewis. She may be the person listed in the 1910 census of Greene Co., IL living with Douglas Meeks age 47 (Meeks, Reta, Neice, 13 IL)
Jerry married (2) Sufrona Glowner 27 Aug 1903 in Madison Co., IL according to their marriage record. She was born about 1885 according to her marriage record. She was listed in the 1910 census of Madison Co., IL as Sophrona Minks age 23 a widow. She married (1) William Baker 4 May 1901 in Madison Co., IL according to marriage records. She was listed as Mrs. Sufrone Baker when she married Jerry Meeks. She married (3) Foster Scoggins about 1911. They were listed in the 1920 and 1930 censuses of Jersey Co., IL. The following children were mentioned in the 1910 census and Alvin's obituary.
E. Irvin L. Meeks was born 14 Aug 1904 in Illinois. He died 27 Feb 1965. He married Erma _____. Childen: Irvin, Erma May, Harry, and Benny Meeks
F. Ernest Meeks was born about 1907 in Illinois.

132. Female Meek was born between 1820 and 1830.
133. Mary Meek was about 1828.
134. Joshua Meek was 8 Feb 1835 in Kentucky according to his death certificate. He died 26 Aug 1918 in Marion Co., IL. His death certificate lists his parents as James Meek and Elizabeth Stewart. He enlisted in the Civil War 14 Aug 1862 in Co K, 111 ILL Inf. He mustered out 7 Jan 1865. He is listed in the 1900 census of Marion County. He married (1) Sharlotta Land 27 March 1855 in Marion County, according to marriage records. See Notes for Joshua.
266. John Andrew Meek was born 16 Apr 1857 in Illinois. He died 17 Jul 1920 in Gray Harbor, WA. He married Elizabeth Mullen 7 Aug 1877 in Marion County. She was born 9 Nov 1855 in OH to Sylvester Mullen and Margaret Anderson. She died 11 Mar 1926 in Oakville, Lewis Co.,WA. They are reported in the 1880 census of Marion County. He is buried in Elmwood Cemetery.
515. Joshua Meek born 22 Oct 1878 IL. He died Jul 1880.
516. Margaret Alice Meek born 14 Feb 1881. She died 3 Sep 1961 in Centralia, WA. She married John Hill Lamb.
517. Anna Meek born Mar 1887 in Illinois. She married _____ Sparks. She died Oakvile, Lewis Co., WA.
518. John Wesley Meek born 4 Jun 1893 in Illinois. He died Feb 1967 in Centralia, WA.
519. Ida Meek died age 9.

This is the family of Cindy Frogner

Joshua married (2) Sarah J. Copple 22 Jun 1858 in Marion County, according to marriage records. She is out of the family by 1870 as Joshua and his two children are living with his father in the 1870 census.
267. Eliza Meek was born about 1863 in Illinois.

Joshua married (3) Harriet Bryant 25 Feb 1869 in Marion Co., IL. This marriage is mentioned in the marriage index as well as Joshua's pension record.

Joshua married (4) Mary Louisa Scheer 05 Jan 1882 in Taylorville, IL. She was born was born 17 Oct 1856. She died 30 Nov 1925 in Marion County. Her father was Henry Scheer.
268. Dora L. Meek was born Mar 1885.
269. Bertha E. Meek was born May 1889.
270. Harrison Augusta Meek was born 12 Apr 1892. He died 20 Feb 1968. He never married.
271. Edward Vincent Meek was born 27 May 1894. He died 26 Aug 1967 in Marion County. He married (1) Tillie Schilling in 1915. She was born 20 Jul 1890. She died 17 Jul 1949. They were divorced.
520. Edward H. Meek was born 24 Apr 1917. He died in 1983. He married (1) Ruth Braden 10 Dec 1938. She died 27 Jul 1970. He married (2) Norma J. Johnson 23 Jul 1971. She married (1) ______ Bain.
521. Luther Edward Meek was born 30 Apr 1920 in Clinton Co., IL. He married Sylvia Irene Davis 13 Apr 1943 in St. Louis, MO. She was born 17 Feb 1924 in ST. Louis. She was the daughter of Cleve Merle Davis and Mary Edna Phelps.
667. Carolyn Ann Meek married Daniel Robert Menhennett.

He married (2) Lavell Bailey 16 May 1943 in Salem, IL.
522. Clinton Meek was born 9 Apr 1949.

272. Sophia K. Meek was born 21 Oct 1896 in Marion County. She died 27 Feb 1957 in Marion County. She married _______ Hays.
This information provided by Betty Meek and Sylvia Meek
135. James D. Meek was about 1837. He died 4 May 1917 according to cemetery records. He served in the army from Marion County from 16 Aug 62 to 7 Jun 1865, Co K 111 Ill Inf. This is the same unit and time that Joshua served. He is listed in the 1880 census of Marion County #77/77. His age is given as 39 and he was a widower with a daughter. He married (1) Susan Hill 2 May 1866 in Marion County.
273. S. Ellen Meek was born about 1867.

He married (2) Martha E. Blalock 17 Sep 1887 in Clinton Co., IL. She married (1) John Stratton 11 Mar 1869 in Marion Co., IL.
136. Sarah N. Meek was about 1840 in Kentucky. She married (1) Joseph Craig 17 Jul 1856 in Marion Co., IL. They are listed in the 1860 census of Marion Co., IL with Ellen, age 2. John Joseph Craig was living alone in Jun 1870.
274. Ellen Craig was born about 1858.
275. Jesse A. Craig was born 19 Dec 1867 in IL. He died 17 May 1949. He married Alta J. Richardson Dec 1887 in Marion Co. IL. She was born 4 Sep 1867. She died 28 Aug 1945. He used the name of his step-father William Bryant.
276. Edward Wiley Craig was born 17 Feb 1870 in Salem TWP, Marion CO. IL. He died 6 Nov 1946 in Lakeworths, FL. He married Mary Elizabeth Stringfellow 17 Feb 1889 in Salem, Marion CO. IL. She was born 4 May 1871 in Mobile, AL. She died 26 Jun 1965 in Marion Co., IL. It is believed that he was the son of Sarah's first husband. His marriage license names his parents as Sarah Meek and William Bryant. He used the name of his step-father William Bryant.

She married (2) William Bryant 6 Oct 1870 in Marion Co., IL. He was born about 1820 in KY. Sarah is living with William when the 1870 census was taken in Jun 1870.
He married (1) Levilla ______ . She was born Abt. 1823 in SC.
He married (2) Deliah ______ Bef. 1849. She was born Abt. 1820 in TN, and died May 17, 1875 in IL. He divorced Delilah 19 Apr 1870 in Marion Co. IL.
277. Cyrus Bryant
278. Eunice Bryant married _______ King.
279. John Bryant was born About 1875.

This information provided by Lois Branch
137. Martha Meek was about 1841 Kentucky.
138. Laurinda Meek was about 1847 in Kentucky. She married Andrew J. Fennermore 29 Jan 1865 in Clay Co., IL.( Not proven to be the Lorinda in the marriage records.)

     James is thought to be the same person in the 1850 Clay Co., IL census on the strength of the evidence that his brother moved there. Elizabeth in the census could be Mary Betsy Stewart. The source for the first three children is the 1830 census.
     He is believed to be the James Meek in the 1860 and 1870 census of Salem TWP, Marion Co., IL. His age was 59 and 68 born in Kentucky. Elizabeth age 53 and 64 in Kentucky. In 1870 also listed are Joshua age 33, KY; John 13, IL and Eliza 7, IL. This area in Marion County is very close to the part of Clay County where the other brothers lived.
     Marion County marriages: Sarah Meek to Joseph Craig 17 Jul 1856. James D. Meeks to Susan Hill 2 May 1866; James D. Meek to Martha E. Stratton Sep 17 1887.
Note: Jeremiah Meek: There is absolutely no evidence that Jeremiah Meek is the son of James Meek. He is included here for the following reasons.
     The oldest son of James Meek was born between 1820 and 1825 according to the 1830 census records of Henry Co., KY. He is the only unidentified grandson of Bazil Meek. James Meek is reported in the 1850 census of Clay Co., IL along with several brothers. He later moved to Marion Co., IL.
     Jeremiah Meek of Clay Co., IL was born about 1825 in Kentucky according to the 1860 Clay County census. He lived between two known sons of Jonathan Meek, the brother of James. All of the other people in the 1860 census are known descendants of Bazil Meek. Jeremiah in the 1860 Clay County census had a wife named Eliza J., age 26, and his oldest child was George, age 11.
     Although not in the 1850 census of Henry Co., KY, there is a Henry County marriage record for Jeremiah Meek and Jane Mahoney dated 19 Feb 1848. There are no other men named Jeremiah Meek in either Henry or Clay Counties.
     Douglas Meek and Jerry R. Meek both left marriage records giving their parents names as Jerry Meek and Eliza Jane Mahoney. However, they are not listed in the 1860 census with Jeremiah. Jerry R. Meek's date of birth is consistently given as 1862. Douglas' death certificated listed his date of birth as 1858. However, it is more likely that he was born in 1860 after the census.
     The 1870 census for Larkinsburg TWP. Clay Co., IL lists 128 Craig, A. S. 34 Ky; Craig, Eliza J 37 Ky; Craig, Viola 3 Il; Meek, W. D. 9 Il; Meek, Jerry R 8 Il. There is a Marion Co., IL marriage record for Almanzer L. Craig and Eliza J. Meek dated 12 Dec 1869. Jeremiah's daughters are not yet married and are not list with Eliza. So, there are still unknowns with the theory.
Note: Joshua :
     In the 1850 Clay County census Joshua is listed with his father at age 18 (born 1832). He is not in the 1860 census for either Marion or Clay Counties. In the 1870 census Joshua is listed with his father at age 33 (born 1837) along with John 13 and Eliza 7. I is assumed that these are Joshua's children.
     It is not proven that the first two marriages are for the same Joshua Meek. However, there is no record of another person with this name in the area. We know that James had a son named Joshua and that he was living with his father in 1850 and 1870. It seems reasonable to conclude that one or both of the marriage records are his. Given the ages of the children in the 1870 census and that Joshua was there without a wife, it appears that Joshua was married to both. Joshua is connected to his parents through his death certificate. He is also connected to his third wife through various records.
     Marion County marriages: Joshua Meek to Harriet Bryant Book D, page 58;
     John A. Meek in the 1880 census is thought to be Joshua's son, based on the ages given in the census as well as the information in the 1870 census.
Note: Eliza A. Meek: The marriage record does not prove that this is same Eliza A. Meek. Ben is in the 1870 census with his parents. There was an Eliza A. daughter of Barlow and there may be other unknown female children in this big group.1

Mary Elizabeth Stewart and James Meek appeared in the census of 1840;
James Meek in the 1840 United States Federal Census
     There is a census listing for James MEEK in the 1840 federal census for Greenup Co., KY, but the oldest male listed is shown as aged 60-69 (i.e., born 1771-80). James MEEK #101767 was not born until c1802. The oldest femail listed is shows as aged 40-49 (i.e., b. 1791-1800). Mary Elizabeth (STEWART) MEEK #101768 was born c 1807. However, the ages of the nine children enumerated roughly match those of James and Mary Elizabeth (STEWART) MEEK.
     There is also a younger Joseph MECK (MEEK?) on line 18, above this James MEEK.
p. 244, line 25
Name     James Meek
[James Mick]
Residence Date     1840
Home in 1840 (City, County, State)     Greenup, Kentucky
Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9     1 [1831-35] James c1837
Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14     1 [1826-30] Joshua 1831
Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19     2 [1821-25] Jeremiah c1825, Unknown?
Free White Persons - Males - 60 thru 69     1 [1771-80] James c1802 <=== Too old
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5     2 [aft 1835] Sarah c1840, Martha c1841 or Laurinda c1847
Free White Persons - Females - 10 thru 14     1 [1826-30] Mary c1828]
Free White Persons - Females - 15 thru 19     1 [1821-25] Unknown?
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29     1 [1811-20] Unknown dau c 1820
Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49     1 [1791-1800 Mary (STEWART) c1807 <=== Too old
Persons Employed in Agriculture     3
Free White Persons - Under 20     8
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49     2
Total Free White Persons     11
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves     11.8


Mary Elizabeth Stewart and James Meek appeared in the census of 13 August 1860 at Township 2 Range 2, Marion Co., Illinois, USA;
James Meek in the 1860 United States Federal Census
p. 907, lines 9-13, dwelling 1034, family 1072
9 MEEK, James 59 [1801] M W Farmer $500 KY
10 " , Elizebeth 54 [1806] F W KY
11 " , James D. 22 [1838] M W KY
12 " , Martha 17 [1843 F W KY
13 " , Larinda [sic] 14 [1846] F W KY.6

Family

James Meek b. c 1802
Children

Citations

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Barlow Meek1

M, #101769, b. circa 1805, d. before 1860
FatherBasil Meek1 b. 1774, d. 19 Oct 1830
MotherElizabeth Ann Lane1 b. 1775
Last Edited11 Jul 2025
     Barlow Meek was born circa 1805 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA.1 He married Dicy Ann Louden on 10 April 1838 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA,
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His 1st of 2 wives.1 Barlow Meek married Leannah Sutton on 29 March 1845 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA,
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His 2nd of 2 wives.1
Barlow Meek died before 1860 at Illinois, USA.1
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Per MeekGenealogy.com:
     25. Barlow Meek was born about 1805 in Henry Co., KY. He appears in the 1840 census of Henry Co., KY. He appears in the 1850 census of Clay Co., IL with the occupation of farmer. He is also in the 1855 Illinois census. He died before 1860 as Leannah and her two children are in the 1860 census. Barlow and Leannah are mentioned in deed records.
     He married (1) Dicy Ann Louden on 10 Apr 1838 in Henry Co., KY based on marriage records. She was born between 1820 and 1825 based on the 1840 census. She was the daughter of Hugh Louden and Nancy McGuire. Nancy McGuire was the daughter of Jesse McGuire who left an inheritance to Sarah Gibson, wife of Benjamin Gibson. Dicy probably died between 1842 and 1844.

141. Sarah E. Meek was born about 1838. She married Benjamin F. Gibson according to son's marriage record which names his parents as S. E. Meek and B. F. Gibson.
280. James M. Gibson was born about 1869. He married Gilly F. Meek 4 Oct 1891 in Clay Co., IL. She was born about 1874.

142. Male Meek was born between 1836 and 1840 according to the 1840 census.
143. Mary J. Meek was born about 1840.
144. Eliza Ann Meek was born about 1842 in Illinios. She married George W. Burton 30 Mar 1858 in Clay Co., IL. He was born about 1836 in Kentucky. They are in the 1860 census of Clay County. (It is not proven Eliza Ann in the Marriage record is the daughter of Barlow. However, the ages in the census match.)

He married (2) Leannah Sutton (daughter of Elijah Sutton and Martha Galbreath) on 29 Mar 1845 in Henry Co., KY based on marriage records. She was born about 1815 in Kentucky based on the 1850 census. She is listed in the 1870 census of Crawford Co., AR.
145. Jesse P. Meek was born about 1845. He married Mary M. Craig 04 May 1866 in Clay County. She was born about 1848 in Kentucky. They appear in the 1870 census of Clay County. (It is not proven that this family from the 1870 census is connected to Barlow's son.)
281. Annah M. Meek was born about 1867 in Illinois.
282. Eliza B. was born 17 Jun 1870 in Illinois. She died 8 May 1962. She married Esquire J. Meek 6 Jun 1887 in Crawford Co., AR.
283. Gilly F. Meek was born about 1874 in Marion Co., IL. She married James M. Gibson on 4 Oct 1891 in Clay County.
146. William David Meek was born about 1846 in Kentucky. He died between 1885-1890 in Washington Co., AR. He was reported in the 1870 census of Crawford Co., AR with Leannah in the household of John Green. Living next door is his sister, Lucinda, and her husband A. C. Burgess. He is listed in 1880 census of near by Washington Co., AR. He married Sarah Ann Carter about 1874 in Crawford Co., AR. She was born 27 Sep 1852 in Tennessee. She died 6 Mar 1903 in Oklahoma. Sarah is listed in the 1890 Washington County Tax list without William. Sarah left about 1892 and married (2) William Plunk.
284. John Samuel Meek was born 13 Sep 1876 in Washington Co., AR. He died 17 Dec 1960 in Porterville, CA. He married Texanna Carter 7 Feb 1897 in Krebs, OK. They were listed in the 1920 census of McIntosh Co., OK.
285. Charles S. Meek was born about 1877. He died in 1883.
286. William Alfred Meek was born 8 Nov 1881 according to his draft Registration. He died 12 May 1964 in Texas. He married Rilla Exar McIntosh 10 Feb 1903. She was born 30 Aug 1883 in Lee Co., MS. She died 15 Aug 1971 in Oklahoma. She was the daughter of John A. McIntosh and Nancy E. Martin. They were listed in the 1920 census of Latimer Co., OK. They were listed in the 1930 census of Wichita Co., TX.
A. Abraham L. Meek was born 20 Apr 1904 in Oklahoma. He died 28 Apr 1975. He married Ruby Lee Shepard.
B. Sherman Meek was born 27 Sep 1905 in Oklahoma. He died 18 May 1976 in Ft. Scott, AR. He married Mozell Scott.
C. Lisa Meek was born 27 Mar 1907 in Oklahoma. She died 21 May 1910.
D. Lonnie Meek was born 1 Dec 1909 in Oklahoma. He died 2 Jul 1986. He married Anna Dee Shepard.
E. Vegie Meek was born 1 Jun 1912 in Wilburton, OK. Dhe died 28 Feb 2001 in Archer Co., Tx. She married Chester Lee Cochran.
F. Jessie Lee Meek was born 23 Sep 1914 in Oklahoma. He died 30 Aug 1981.
G. Willie Ray Meek was born 19 Oct 1917 in Oklahoma. He died 30 Aug 1991.
H. Ida May Meek was born 13 Jun 1920 in Oklahoma. She died 24 Apr 2010 in Oklahoma. She married Bill Timothy Christopher 6 Nov 1944.
I. Clara Meek was born about 1923 in Oklahoma.
J. Grace Meek was born 27 Apr 1926 in Oklahoma. She died 5 Mar 1974.
287. Raynor Meek was born about 1882 in Washington Co., AR.
288. Sarah Jane Meek was born 13 Mar 1884 in Washington Co., OK.
289. Nancy Meek was born about 1885.

This is the family of Debbie Allen
Notes:
Jesse P. Meek: The information on this family is based on the census records for Barlow and the marriage record for James Gibson and Gilly Meek which lists the parents. Given the unusual use of the initials S. E. in both they census record and marriage record, I suspect that Barlows daughter S. E. married B.F. Gibson.
At issue is who J. P. Meek in the marriage record was. The marriage record for Jesse Meek and Martha Craig does not give middle initials. Barlow had a son named Jesse P. in the census records of the approximate correct age. However, Jesse, son of Bazil, had a son Jesse B. in the census records also of the approximate correct age. One can not be sure which of these men married Martha Craig or indeed if it was some other Jesse.
However, there is some reason to believe that Jesse B. is Barton in the 1770 census still living at his mother’s home. If Gilly’s father is a son of Barlow then she married her first cousin. This is a possibility and there were no other people named Jesse found in the records. Until additional evidence is can prove or eliminate one of them, the most reasonable connection is to Jesse, son of Barlow.1

Family 1

Dicy Ann Louden b. bt 1820 - 1825, d. bt 1842 - 1844

Family 2

Leannah Sutton b. c 1815

Citations

  1. [S5931] Meek(s) Family Genealogical Clearinghouse, online <https://meekgenealogy.com/>, Accessed 11 July 2025. Barlow Meek (1805 - ): https://meekgenealogy.com/Group_A/A25_025.html. Hereinafter cited as MeekGenealogy.com.

Dicy Ann Louden1

F, #101770, b. between 1820 and 1825, d. between 1842 and 1844
Last Edited11 Jul 2025
     Dicy Ann Louden was born between 1820 and 1825; Based on 1840 census age.1 She married Barlow Meek, son of Basil Meek and Elizabeth Ann Lane, on 10 April 1838 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives.1
Dicy Ann Louden died between 1842 and 1844 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA.1
     ;
Per MeekGenealogy.com:
     25. Barlow Meek was born about 1805 in Henry Co., KY. He appears in the 1840 census of Henry Co., KY. He appears in the 1850 census of Clay Co., IL with the occupation of farmer. He is also in the 1855 Illinois census. He died before 1860 as Leannah and her two children are in the 1860 census. Barlow and Leannah are mentioned in deed records.
     He married (1) Dicy Ann Louden on 10 Apr 1838 in Henry Co., KY based on marriage records. She was born between 1820 and 1825 based on the 1840 census. She was the daughter of Hugh Louden and Nancy McGuire. Nancy McGuire was the daughter of Jesse McGuire who left an inheritance to Sarah Gibson, wife of Benjamin Gibson. Dicy probably died between 1842 and 1844.

141. Sarah E. Meek was born about 1838. She married Benjamin F. Gibson according to son's marriage record which names his parents as S. E. Meek and B. F. Gibson.
280. James M. Gibson was born about 1869. He married Gilly F. Meek 4 Oct 1891 in Clay Co., IL. She was born about 1874.

142. Male Meek was born between 1836 and 1840 according to the 1840 census.
143. Mary J. Meek was born about 1840.
144. Eliza Ann Meek was born about 1842 in Illinios. She married George W. Burton 30 Mar 1858 in Clay Co., IL. He was born about 1836 in Kentucky. They are in the 1860 census of Clay County. (It is not proven Eliza Ann in the Marriage record is the daughter of Barlow. However, the ages in the census match.)

He married (2) Leannah Sutton (daughter of Elijah Sutton and Martha Galbreath) on 29 Mar 1845 in Henry Co., KY based on marriage records. She was born about 1815 in Kentucky based on the 1850 census. She is listed in the 1870 census of Crawford Co., AR.
145. Jesse P. Meek was born about 1845. He married Mary M. Craig 04 May 1866 in Clay County. She was born about 1848 in Kentucky. They appear in the 1870 census of Clay County. (It is not proven that this family from the 1870 census is connected to Barlow's son.)
281. Annah M. Meek was born about 1867 in Illinois.
282. Eliza B. was born 17 Jun 1870 in Illinois. She died 8 May 1962. She married Esquire J. Meek 6 Jun 1887 in Crawford Co., AR.
283. Gilly F. Meek was born about 1874 in Marion Co., IL. She married James M. Gibson on 4 Oct 1891 in Clay County.
146. William David Meek was born about 1846 in Kentucky. He died between 1885-1890 in Washington Co., AR. He was reported in the 1870 census of Crawford Co., AR with Leannah in the household of John Green. Living next door is his sister, Lucinda, and her husband A. C. Burgess. He is listed in 1880 census of near by Washington Co., AR. He married Sarah Ann Carter about 1874 in Crawford Co., AR. She was born 27 Sep 1852 in Tennessee. She died 6 Mar 1903 in Oklahoma. Sarah is listed in the 1890 Washington County Tax list without William. Sarah left about 1892 and married (2) William Plunk.
284. John Samuel Meek was born 13 Sep 1876 in Washington Co., AR. He died 17 Dec 1960 in Porterville, CA. He married Texanna Carter 7 Feb 1897 in Krebs, OK. They were listed in the 1920 census of McIntosh Co., OK.
285. Charles S. Meek was born about 1877. He died in 1883.
286. William Alfred Meek was born 8 Nov 1881 according to his draft Registration. He died 12 May 1964 in Texas. He married Rilla Exar McIntosh 10 Feb 1903. She was born 30 Aug 1883 in Lee Co., MS. She died 15 Aug 1971 in Oklahoma. She was the daughter of John A. McIntosh and Nancy E. Martin. They were listed in the 1920 census of Latimer Co., OK. They were listed in the 1930 census of Wichita Co., TX.
A. Abraham L. Meek was born 20 Apr 1904 in Oklahoma. He died 28 Apr 1975. He married Ruby Lee Shepard.
B. Sherman Meek was born 27 Sep 1905 in Oklahoma. He died 18 May 1976 in Ft. Scott, AR. He married Mozell Scott.
C. Lisa Meek was born 27 Mar 1907 in Oklahoma. She died 21 May 1910.
D. Lonnie Meek was born 1 Dec 1909 in Oklahoma. He died 2 Jul 1986. He married Anna Dee Shepard.
E. Vegie Meek was born 1 Jun 1912 in Wilburton, OK. Dhe died 28 Feb 2001 in Archer Co., Tx. She married Chester Lee Cochran.
F. Jessie Lee Meek was born 23 Sep 1914 in Oklahoma. He died 30 Aug 1981.
G. Willie Ray Meek was born 19 Oct 1917 in Oklahoma. He died 30 Aug 1991.
H. Ida May Meek was born 13 Jun 1920 in Oklahoma. She died 24 Apr 2010 in Oklahoma. She married Bill Timothy Christopher 6 Nov 1944.
I. Clara Meek was born about 1923 in Oklahoma.
J. Grace Meek was born 27 Apr 1926 in Oklahoma. She died 5 Mar 1974.
287. Raynor Meek was born about 1882 in Washington Co., AR.
288. Sarah Jane Meek was born 13 Mar 1884 in Washington Co., OK.
289. Nancy Meek was born about 1885.

This is the family of Debbie Allen
Notes:
Jesse P. Meek: The information on this family is based on the census records for Barlow and the marriage record for James Gibson and Gilly Meek which lists the parents. Given the unusual use of the initials S. E. in both they census record and marriage record, I suspect that Barlows daughter S. E. married B.F. Gibson.
At issue is who J. P. Meek in the marriage record was. The marriage record for Jesse Meek and Martha Craig does not give middle initials. Barlow had a son named Jesse P. in the census records of the approximate correct age. However, Jesse, son of Bazil, had a son Jesse B. in the census records also of the approximate correct age. One can not be sure which of these men married Martha Craig or indeed if it was some other Jesse.
However, there is some reason to believe that Jesse B. is Barton in the 1770 census still living at his mother’s home. If Gilly’s father is a son of Barlow then she married her first cousin. This is a possibility and there were no other people named Jesse found in the records. Until additional evidence is can prove or eliminate one of them, the most reasonable connection is to Jesse, son of Barlow.1

Family

Barlow Meek b. c 1805, d. b 1860

Citations

  1. [S5931] Meek(s) Family Genealogical Clearinghouse, online <https://meekgenealogy.com/>, Accessed 11 July 2025. Barlow Meek (1805 - ): https://meekgenealogy.com/Group_A/A25_025.html. Hereinafter cited as MeekGenealogy.com.

Leannah Sutton1

F, #101771, b. circa 1815
Last Edited11 Jul 2025
     Leannah Sutton was born circa 1815 at Kentucky, USA;
Based on 1850 census age.1 She married Barlow Meek, son of Basil Meek and Elizabeth Ann Lane, on 29 March 1845 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA,
;
His 2nd of 2 wives.1
     ;
Per MeekGenealogy.com:
     25. Barlow Meek was born about 1805 in Henry Co., KY. He appears in the 1840 census of Henry Co., KY. He appears in the 1850 census of Clay Co., IL with the occupation of farmer. He is also in the 1855 Illinois census. He died before 1860 as Leannah and her two children are in the 1860 census. Barlow and Leannah are mentioned in deed records.
     He married (1) Dicy Ann Louden on 10 Apr 1838 in Henry Co., KY based on marriage records. She was born between 1820 and 1825 based on the 1840 census. She was the daughter of Hugh Louden and Nancy McGuire. Nancy McGuire was the daughter of Jesse McGuire who left an inheritance to Sarah Gibson, wife of Benjamin Gibson. Dicy probably died between 1842 and 1844.

141. Sarah E. Meek was born about 1838. She married Benjamin F. Gibson according to son's marriage record which names his parents as S. E. Meek and B. F. Gibson.
280. James M. Gibson was born about 1869. He married Gilly F. Meek 4 Oct 1891 in Clay Co., IL. She was born about 1874.

142. Male Meek was born between 1836 and 1840 according to the 1840 census.
143. Mary J. Meek was born about 1840.
144. Eliza Ann Meek was born about 1842 in Illinios. She married George W. Burton 30 Mar 1858 in Clay Co., IL. He was born about 1836 in Kentucky. They are in the 1860 census of Clay County. (It is not proven Eliza Ann in the Marriage record is the daughter of Barlow. However, the ages in the census match.)

He married (2) Leannah Sutton (daughter of Elijah Sutton and Martha Galbreath) on 29 Mar 1845 in Henry Co., KY based on marriage records. She was born about 1815 in Kentucky based on the 1850 census. She is listed in the 1870 census of Crawford Co., AR.
145. Jesse P. Meek was born about 1845. He married Mary M. Craig 04 May 1866 in Clay County. She was born about 1848 in Kentucky. They appear in the 1870 census of Clay County. (It is not proven that this family from the 1870 census is connected to Barlow's son.)
281. Annah M. Meek was born about 1867 in Illinois.
282. Eliza B. was born 17 Jun 1870 in Illinois. She died 8 May 1962. She married Esquire J. Meek 6 Jun 1887 in Crawford Co., AR.
283. Gilly F. Meek was born about 1874 in Marion Co., IL. She married James M. Gibson on 4 Oct 1891 in Clay County.
146. William David Meek was born about 1846 in Kentucky. He died between 1885-1890 in Washington Co., AR. He was reported in the 1870 census of Crawford Co., AR with Leannah in the household of John Green. Living next door is his sister, Lucinda, and her husband A. C. Burgess. He is listed in 1880 census of near by Washington Co., AR. He married Sarah Ann Carter about 1874 in Crawford Co., AR. She was born 27 Sep 1852 in Tennessee. She died 6 Mar 1903 in Oklahoma. Sarah is listed in the 1890 Washington County Tax list without William. Sarah left about 1892 and married (2) William Plunk.
284. John Samuel Meek was born 13 Sep 1876 in Washington Co., AR. He died 17 Dec 1960 in Porterville, CA. He married Texanna Carter 7 Feb 1897 in Krebs, OK. They were listed in the 1920 census of McIntosh Co., OK.
285. Charles S. Meek was born about 1877. He died in 1883.
286. William Alfred Meek was born 8 Nov 1881 according to his draft Registration. He died 12 May 1964 in Texas. He married Rilla Exar McIntosh 10 Feb 1903. She was born 30 Aug 1883 in Lee Co., MS. She died 15 Aug 1971 in Oklahoma. She was the daughter of John A. McIntosh and Nancy E. Martin. They were listed in the 1920 census of Latimer Co., OK. They were listed in the 1930 census of Wichita Co., TX.
A. Abraham L. Meek was born 20 Apr 1904 in Oklahoma. He died 28 Apr 1975. He married Ruby Lee Shepard.
B. Sherman Meek was born 27 Sep 1905 in Oklahoma. He died 18 May 1976 in Ft. Scott, AR. He married Mozell Scott.
C. Lisa Meek was born 27 Mar 1907 in Oklahoma. She died 21 May 1910.
D. Lonnie Meek was born 1 Dec 1909 in Oklahoma. He died 2 Jul 1986. He married Anna Dee Shepard.
E. Vegie Meek was born 1 Jun 1912 in Wilburton, OK. Dhe died 28 Feb 2001 in Archer Co., Tx. She married Chester Lee Cochran.
F. Jessie Lee Meek was born 23 Sep 1914 in Oklahoma. He died 30 Aug 1981.
G. Willie Ray Meek was born 19 Oct 1917 in Oklahoma. He died 30 Aug 1991.
H. Ida May Meek was born 13 Jun 1920 in Oklahoma. She died 24 Apr 2010 in Oklahoma. She married Bill Timothy Christopher 6 Nov 1944.
I. Clara Meek was born about 1923 in Oklahoma.
J. Grace Meek was born 27 Apr 1926 in Oklahoma. She died 5 Mar 1974.
287. Raynor Meek was born about 1882 in Washington Co., AR.
288. Sarah Jane Meek was born 13 Mar 1884 in Washington Co., OK.
289. Nancy Meek was born about 1885.

This is the family of Debbie Allen
Notes:
Jesse P. Meek: The information on this family is based on the census records for Barlow and the marriage record for James Gibson and Gilly Meek which lists the parents. Given the unusual use of the initials S. E. in both they census record and marriage record, I suspect that Barlows daughter S. E. married B.F. Gibson.
At issue is who J. P. Meek in the marriage record was. The marriage record for Jesse Meek and Martha Craig does not give middle initials. Barlow had a son named Jesse P. in the census records of the approximate correct age. However, Jesse, son of Bazil, had a son Jesse B. in the census records also of the approximate correct age. One can not be sure which of these men married Martha Craig or indeed if it was some other Jesse.
However, there is some reason to believe that Jesse B. is Barton in the 1770 census still living at his mother’s home. If Gilly’s father is a son of Barlow then she married her first cousin. This is a possibility and there were no other people named Jesse found in the records. Until additional evidence is can prove or eliminate one of them, the most reasonable connection is to Jesse, son of Barlow.1

Family

Barlow Meek b. c 1805, d. b 1860

Citations

  1. [S5931] Meek(s) Family Genealogical Clearinghouse, online <https://meekgenealogy.com/>, Accessed 11 July 2025. Barlow Meek (1805 - ): https://meekgenealogy.com/Group_A/A25_025.html. Hereinafter cited as MeekGenealogy.com.

Jesse Meek1

M, #101772, b. circa 1814, d. 24 May 1861
FatherBasil Meek1 b. 1774, d. 19 Oct 1830
MotherElizabeth Ann Lane1 b. 1775
Last Edited11 Jul 2025
     Jesse Meek was born circa 1814 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA.1 He married Lucretia Henderson on 25 February 1836 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives.1 Jesse Meek married Louisa Wiley on 4 January 1845 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA,
;
His 2nd of 2 wives.1
Jesse Meek died on 24 May 1861 at Clay Co., Illinois, USA.1
      ;
Per MeekGenealogy.com:
     26. Jesse Meek was born about 1814 in Henry Co., KY. He died 24 May 1861 in Clay Co., IL according to cemetery records. He appears in the Henry County tax records from 1837 to 1843 but is not in the 1840 census. Jesse and Louisa appear in the 1850 census of Henry County. Jesse and Louisa appear in the 1860 census of Clay Co., IL.
     He married (1) Lucretia Henderson on 25 Feb 1836 in Henry Co., KY. according to marriage abstracts. Charlotte Henderson is mentioned, probably her mother. Lucretia died between 1842 and 1844. Probated records indicate that E.T. Meek and Jno W. Meek are heirs of Charlotte T. Henderson, Willis Henderson is thier gaurdian.
151. Edmond Thomas Meek was born about 1840 in Henry Co., KY. Is list in the 1870 Clay Co., IL census as Thomas age 30 with Louisa age 50 and Barton (Jesse Bartlett?) age 22.
152. John Wesley Meek was born 10 Jan 1843 in Henry Co., KY. He died 13 Sep 1920 in Long Beach, CA based on his death certificate. He married Susan Ann Smith (daughter of Archimedes Smith and Julian Fleener) 4 Dec 1864 in Clay County. She was born 11 Jun 1848 in VA. She died 27 Feb 1914 in Ottawa, KS. See note.
290. Asa Alvin Meek was born 5 November 1865, Clay Co., IL. He married Viols Baxter 21 February 1892, Coffey Co., KS.
291. John Archimedes Meek was born 13 Sep 1869 in Clay Co., IL.
292. Myrtle M. Meek was born about 1874. She married Frank Freeman 4 December 1892.
293. Charles Wesley Meek was born 1 Aug 1884 in Strawn, KS. He died 16 may 1947 in Ottuwa, KS. He married Mary Etta Smith.
532. Edwin Thomas Meek was born 25 jul 1913 in Ottawa, KS. He married Mildred Maxine Kirkham 8 Sep 1940 in Iola, KS. She was born 21 Jun 1918 in Burlington, KS.
679. Lyle Edwin Meek was born 5 May 1941 in Little Rock, AR. He married Pamela Irene Harper 17 Sep 1961 in Marin Co., CA. She was born 29 Jul 1943 in Austin, TX.
765. Michael Thomas Meek was born 12 Sep 1962 in Marin Co., CA.
766. Steven Lyle Meek was born 3 Nov 1964 in Marin Co., CA. He married Cherie Jo Lander 7 Apr 1990 in Santa Rosa, CA. She was born 13 jan 1970.
680. Leon Thomas Meek was born 23 Dec 1949 in Charlotte, NC. He married (1)Cynthia Lee Hargis 30 Jul 1977 in Lake Tahoe, NV. She was born 30 Mar 1954 in Carmel, CA.
767. Angel Lee Meek was born 3 Jul 1978. She died 3 Jul 1978.
768. Jeremiah Joseph Meek was born 5 Feb 1980 in Cheyenne, WY.
769. Stacy Renee Meek was born 7 Dec 1981 in Cheyenne, WY.
533. Chester Lester Meek was never married.
534. Raiburn Larve Meek twin of Edith.
535. Edith Lavon Meek died 14 Nov 1917 at age 1 month.
Information provided in part by Michael T. Meek

     He married (2) Louisa Wiley on 4 Jan 1845 in Henry Co., KY according to marriage records. She was born about 1820 in Kentucky. She listed in the 1870 census of Clay Co., IL living with a son. Information provided in part by Glennis Webb Horn
153. Jesse Bartlett Meek was born 21 Oct 1846 in Henry Co., KY. He died 18 Jul 1929 in Clackamas Co., OR. He married Sophronia Catherine Warner (daughter of Edward Warner and Sophia Salis) 2 Jan 1878 in Coffee Co., KS.
294. Mary Louisa Meek was born 8 May 1878 in Coffey Co., KS. She married Winnie Baysinger 24 Dec 1895, Coffey Co., KS.
295. Jessie Iris Meek was born 12 Aug 1879 in Coffey Co., KS. She died 15 Feb 1963 in Lyon Co., KS. She married Amos Ansley White (son of John White and Susan Wentworth) on 23 Feb 1899 in Coffey Co., KS. He was born 11 Jyl 1871. He died 16 Jun 1925 in Lyon Co., KS.
536. Nettie May White was born 12 May 1900 in Strawn, KS. She died in 1918 in Lyon Co., KS.
537. Josephine Emma White was born 24 Mar 1901 in Strawn, KS. She died 10 Mar 1952 in Wichita, KS. She married Jesse Ryberg about 1928.
538. Susan Mary White was born 8 Feb 1903 in Strawn, KS. She died 8 Mar 1958 in Wichita, KS. She married Jasper Furthermyer about 1923.
539. Earl Theodore White was born 23 Mar 1905 in Strawn, KS. He died 20 Jun 1988 in Hitchcock Co, NE. He married Minnie Marquardt 1 Aug 1934.
540. Sophronia Beatrice White was born 18 Apr 1907 in Strawn, KS. She died 9 Aug 1970 in Russell Co., KS. She married Earl Kastrup 18 Apr 1925 in Russell Co., KS.
541. Effie Edna White was born 19 Aug 1909 in Emporia, KS. She died 18 Mar 1988 in Lyon Co., KS. She married Leonard Torrens 9 Jan 1927.
542. John Edward White was born 19 Dec 1911 in Emporia, KS. He died 19 Sep 1972 in Lyon Co., KS. He married Mable Torrens 2 Jan 1936 in Lyon Co., KS.
543. Jess Amos White was born 2 Oct 1915 in Emporia, KS. He died 8 Feb 1989 in Ft. Dodge, KS. He married Almeda Young.
544. Mable Irene White was born 23 Feb 1917 in Emporia, KS. She married (1) Donald Wilcox 23 Sep 1933. She married (2) Orville Olinger about 1952. She Married (3) Mose Baker 1 Sep 1976.
545. Alma Ione White was born 29 Sep 1919 in Emporia, KS. She died 30 Dec 1972 in Sherman Co., TX. She married Glenn Marvin Webb 12 Sep 1937 in Enid, OK. He was born in 10 Apr 1910 in Webster Co., MO. He died 2 Mar 1970 in Hartley Co., TX.
546. Dan Francis White was born 25 Jun 1922 in Emporia, KS. He died 9 Nov 1960 in Lyon Co., KS. He married (1) Leanna May about 1943. He married (2) Glenda _____ about 1956.
Note: Emporia is in Lyon Co., KS and Strawn is in Coffey Co., KS.
Some data on the Meek and White families was provided by Kristin White Tracy.
296. Effie May Meek was born 27 Feb 1881 in Coffey Co., KS. She married (1) John Beal on 22 Jan 1899 in Coffee Co., KS.
547. Jesse William Beal was born 7 Aug 1900. He married Benice Dunlap 11 Jul 1931.
548. Homer Lynell Beal was born 19 Feb 1905. He married Dorothy Gross 29 Jun 1927.
549. Ruddell Clark Beal was born 3 Jul 1913. He married Maude Verscheaeve 06 March 1837.
She married (2) Jonas P. Burglund on 16 Oct 1926.
154. Jonathan Meek was born in Jul 1850 in Henry Co., KY. He his not list with parent in the 1860 census.

     Note: Jesse is a very common name in all Meek families. There are no records to connect Basil's son with the Jesse in the Henry County records. There was an older Jesse who resided in Henry County at the same time. Clay Co., IL cemetery records list Meek, Jessey. died May 24, 1861, age 49 yr, 6 mos. Two or three of his brothers moved to Clay County.
     Note: The 1870 Clay Co., IL Oskaloosa Twp lists Thomas Meek born about 1840 in KY, Louisa born about 1820 in KY and Barton born about 1848 in KY. This may very well be Jesse’s wife and sons Edmond L.(T) and Jesse B. All ages and place of birth match.
     Note: Records from Coffee Co., KS establish the connection of the people in the marriage abstracts to Jesse Meek.
Henry Co., KY probate records
     11-213 As gdn for E.T. Meek & Jno W. Meek orphans of Lucretia Meek decd Oct Term 1858. RE: C.T. Henderson
     11-470 15 Oct 1859 Willis E. Henderson gdn of E. T. Meek & J. W. Meek orphans of Lucretia Meek amt due wards by himself as adm of Charlotte Henderson decd.1

Family 1

Lucretia Henderson d. bt 1842 - 1844

Family 2

Louisa Wiley b. c 1820

Citations

  1. [S5931] Meek(s) Family Genealogical Clearinghouse, online <https://meekgenealogy.com/>, Accessed 11 July 2025. Jesse Meek (1814-1861): https://meekgenealogy.com/Group_A/A25_026.html. Hereinafter cited as MeekGenealogy.com.

Lucretia Henderson1

F, #101773, d. between 1842 and 1844
Last Edited11 Jul 2025
     Lucretia Henderson married Jesse Meek, son of Basil Meek and Elizabeth Ann Lane, on 25 February 1836 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives.1
Lucretia Henderson died between 1842 and 1844.1
     ;
Per MeekGenealogy.com:
     26. Jesse Meek was born about 1814 in Henry Co., KY. He died 24 May 1861 in Clay Co., IL according to cemetery records. He appears in the Henry County tax records from 1837 to 1843 but is not in the 1840 census. Jesse and Louisa appear in the 1850 census of Henry County. Jesse and Louisa appear in the 1860 census of Clay Co., IL.
     He married (1) Lucretia Henderson on 25 Feb 1836 in Henry Co., KY. according to marriage abstracts. Charlotte Henderson is mentioned, probably her mother. Lucretia died between 1842 and 1844. Probated records indicate that E.T. Meek and Jno W. Meek are heirs of Charlotte T. Henderson, Willis Henderson is thier gaurdian.
151. Edmond Thomas Meek was born about 1840 in Henry Co., KY. Is list in the 1870 Clay Co., IL census as Thomas age 30 with Louisa age 50 and Barton (Jesse Bartlett?) age 22.
152. John Wesley Meek was born 10 Jan 1843 in Henry Co., KY. He died 13 Sep 1920 in Long Beach, CA based on his death certificate. He married Susan Ann Smith (daughter of Archimedes Smith and Julian Fleener) 4 Dec 1864 in Clay County. She was born 11 Jun 1848 in VA. She died 27 Feb 1914 in Ottawa, KS. See note.
290. Asa Alvin Meek was born 5 November 1865, Clay Co., IL. He married Viols Baxter 21 February 1892, Coffey Co., KS.
291. John Archimedes Meek was born 13 Sep 1869 in Clay Co., IL.
292. Myrtle M. Meek was born about 1874. She married Frank Freeman 4 December 1892.
293. Charles Wesley Meek was born 1 Aug 1884 in Strawn, KS. He died 16 may 1947 in Ottuwa, KS. He married Mary Etta Smith.
532. Edwin Thomas Meek was born 25 jul 1913 in Ottawa, KS. He married Mildred Maxine Kirkham 8 Sep 1940 in Iola, KS. She was born 21 Jun 1918 in Burlington, KS.
679. Lyle Edwin Meek was born 5 May 1941 in Little Rock, AR. He married Pamela Irene Harper 17 Sep 1961 in Marin Co., CA. She was born 29 Jul 1943 in Austin, TX.
765. Michael Thomas Meek was born 12 Sep 1962 in Marin Co., CA.
766. Steven Lyle Meek was born 3 Nov 1964 in Marin Co., CA. He married Cherie Jo Lander 7 Apr 1990 in Santa Rosa, CA. She was born 13 jan 1970.
680. Leon Thomas Meek was born 23 Dec 1949 in Charlotte, NC. He married (1)Cynthia Lee Hargis 30 Jul 1977 in Lake Tahoe, NV. She was born 30 Mar 1954 in Carmel, CA.
767. Angel Lee Meek was born 3 Jul 1978. She died 3 Jul 1978.
768. Jeremiah Joseph Meek was born 5 Feb 1980 in Cheyenne, WY.
769. Stacy Renee Meek was born 7 Dec 1981 in Cheyenne, WY.
533. Chester Lester Meek was never married.
534. Raiburn Larve Meek twin of Edith.
535. Edith Lavon Meek died 14 Nov 1917 at age 1 month.
Information provided in part by Michael T. Meek

     He married (2) Louisa Wiley on 4 Jan 1845 in Henry Co., KY according to marriage records. She was born about 1820 in Kentucky. She listed in the 1870 census of Clay Co., IL living with a son. Information provided in part by Glennis Webb Horn
153. Jesse Bartlett Meek was born 21 Oct 1846 in Henry Co., KY. He died 18 Jul 1929 in Clackamas Co., OR. He married Sophronia Catherine Warner (daughter of Edward Warner and Sophia Salis) 2 Jan 1878 in Coffee Co., KS.
294. Mary Louisa Meek was born 8 May 1878 in Coffey Co., KS. She married Winnie Baysinger 24 Dec 1895, Coffey Co., KS.
295. Jessie Iris Meek was born 12 Aug 1879 in Coffey Co., KS. She died 15 Feb 1963 in Lyon Co., KS. She married Amos Ansley White (son of John White and Susan Wentworth) on 23 Feb 1899 in Coffey Co., KS. He was born 11 Jyl 1871. He died 16 Jun 1925 in Lyon Co., KS.
536. Nettie May White was born 12 May 1900 in Strawn, KS. She died in 1918 in Lyon Co., KS.
537. Josephine Emma White was born 24 Mar 1901 in Strawn, KS. She died 10 Mar 1952 in Wichita, KS. She married Jesse Ryberg about 1928.
538. Susan Mary White was born 8 Feb 1903 in Strawn, KS. She died 8 Mar 1958 in Wichita, KS. She married Jasper Furthermyer about 1923.
539. Earl Theodore White was born 23 Mar 1905 in Strawn, KS. He died 20 Jun 1988 in Hitchcock Co, NE. He married Minnie Marquardt 1 Aug 1934.
540. Sophronia Beatrice White was born 18 Apr 1907 in Strawn, KS. She died 9 Aug 1970 in Russell Co., KS. She married Earl Kastrup 18 Apr 1925 in Russell Co., KS.
541. Effie Edna White was born 19 Aug 1909 in Emporia, KS. She died 18 Mar 1988 in Lyon Co., KS. She married Leonard Torrens 9 Jan 1927.
542. John Edward White was born 19 Dec 1911 in Emporia, KS. He died 19 Sep 1972 in Lyon Co., KS. He married Mable Torrens 2 Jan 1936 in Lyon Co., KS.
543. Jess Amos White was born 2 Oct 1915 in Emporia, KS. He died 8 Feb 1989 in Ft. Dodge, KS. He married Almeda Young.
544. Mable Irene White was born 23 Feb 1917 in Emporia, KS. She married (1) Donald Wilcox 23 Sep 1933. She married (2) Orville Olinger about 1952. She Married (3) Mose Baker 1 Sep 1976.
545. Alma Ione White was born 29 Sep 1919 in Emporia, KS. She died 30 Dec 1972 in Sherman Co., TX. She married Glenn Marvin Webb 12 Sep 1937 in Enid, OK. He was born in 10 Apr 1910 in Webster Co., MO. He died 2 Mar 1970 in Hartley Co., TX.
546. Dan Francis White was born 25 Jun 1922 in Emporia, KS. He died 9 Nov 1960 in Lyon Co., KS. He married (1) Leanna May about 1943. He married (2) Glenda _____ about 1956.
Note: Emporia is in Lyon Co., KS and Strawn is in Coffey Co., KS.
Some data on the Meek and White families was provided by Kristin White Tracy.
296. Effie May Meek was born 27 Feb 1881 in Coffey Co., KS. She married (1) John Beal on 22 Jan 1899 in Coffee Co., KS.
547. Jesse William Beal was born 7 Aug 1900. He married Benice Dunlap 11 Jul 1931.
548. Homer Lynell Beal was born 19 Feb 1905. He married Dorothy Gross 29 Jun 1927.
549. Ruddell Clark Beal was born 3 Jul 1913. He married Maude Verscheaeve 06 March 1837.
She married (2) Jonas P. Burglund on 16 Oct 1926.
154. Jonathan Meek was born in Jul 1850 in Henry Co., KY. He his not list with parent in the 1860 census.

     Note: Jesse is a very common name in all Meek families. There are no records to connect Basil's son with the Jesse in the Henry County records. There was an older Jesse who resided in Henry County at the same time. Clay Co., IL cemetery records list Meek, Jessey. died May 24, 1861, age 49 yr, 6 mos. Two or three of his brothers moved to Clay County.
     Note: The 1870 Clay Co., IL Oskaloosa Twp lists Thomas Meek born about 1840 in KY, Louisa born about 1820 in KY and Barton born about 1848 in KY. This may very well be Jesse’s wife and sons Edmond L.(T) and Jesse B. All ages and place of birth match.
     Note: Records from Coffee Co., KS establish the connection of the people in the marriage abstracts to Jesse Meek.
Henry Co., KY probate records
     11-213 As gdn for E.T. Meek & Jno W. Meek orphans of Lucretia Meek decd Oct Term 1858. RE: C.T. Henderson
     11-470 15 Oct 1859 Willis E. Henderson gdn of E. T. Meek & J. W. Meek orphans of Lucretia Meek amt due wards by himself as adm of Charlotte Henderson decd.1

Family

Jesse Meek b. c 1814, d. 24 May 1861

Citations

  1. [S5931] Meek(s) Family Genealogical Clearinghouse, online <https://meekgenealogy.com/>, Accessed 11 July 2025. Jesse Meek (1814-1861): https://meekgenealogy.com/Group_A/A25_026.html. Hereinafter cited as MeekGenealogy.com.

Louisa Wiley1

F, #101774, b. circa 1820
Last Edited11 Jul 2025
     Louisa Wiley was born circa 1820 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA.1 She married Jesse Meek, son of Basil Meek and Elizabeth Ann Lane, on 4 January 1845 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA,
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His 2nd of 2 wives.1
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Per MeekGenealogy.com:
     26. Jesse Meek was born about 1814 in Henry Co., KY. He died 24 May 1861 in Clay Co., IL according to cemetery records. He appears in the Henry County tax records from 1837 to 1843 but is not in the 1840 census. Jesse and Louisa appear in the 1850 census of Henry County. Jesse and Louisa appear in the 1860 census of Clay Co., IL.
     He married (1) Lucretia Henderson on 25 Feb 1836 in Henry Co., KY. according to marriage abstracts. Charlotte Henderson is mentioned, probably her mother. Lucretia died between 1842 and 1844. Probated records indicate that E.T. Meek and Jno W. Meek are heirs of Charlotte T. Henderson, Willis Henderson is thier gaurdian.
151. Edmond Thomas Meek was born about 1840 in Henry Co., KY. Is list in the 1870 Clay Co., IL census as Thomas age 30 with Louisa age 50 and Barton (Jesse Bartlett?) age 22.
152. John Wesley Meek was born 10 Jan 1843 in Henry Co., KY. He died 13 Sep 1920 in Long Beach, CA based on his death certificate. He married Susan Ann Smith (daughter of Archimedes Smith and Julian Fleener) 4 Dec 1864 in Clay County. She was born 11 Jun 1848 in VA. She died 27 Feb 1914 in Ottawa, KS. See note.
290. Asa Alvin Meek was born 5 November 1865, Clay Co., IL. He married Viols Baxter 21 February 1892, Coffey Co., KS.
291. John Archimedes Meek was born 13 Sep 1869 in Clay Co., IL.
292. Myrtle M. Meek was born about 1874. She married Frank Freeman 4 December 1892.
293. Charles Wesley Meek was born 1 Aug 1884 in Strawn, KS. He died 16 may 1947 in Ottuwa, KS. He married Mary Etta Smith.
532. Edwin Thomas Meek was born 25 jul 1913 in Ottawa, KS. He married Mildred Maxine Kirkham 8 Sep 1940 in Iola, KS. She was born 21 Jun 1918 in Burlington, KS.
679. Lyle Edwin Meek was born 5 May 1941 in Little Rock, AR. He married Pamela Irene Harper 17 Sep 1961 in Marin Co., CA. She was born 29 Jul 1943 in Austin, TX.
765. Michael Thomas Meek was born 12 Sep 1962 in Marin Co., CA.
766. Steven Lyle Meek was born 3 Nov 1964 in Marin Co., CA. He married Cherie Jo Lander 7 Apr 1990 in Santa Rosa, CA. She was born 13 jan 1970.
680. Leon Thomas Meek was born 23 Dec 1949 in Charlotte, NC. He married (1)Cynthia Lee Hargis 30 Jul 1977 in Lake Tahoe, NV. She was born 30 Mar 1954 in Carmel, CA.
767. Angel Lee Meek was born 3 Jul 1978. She died 3 Jul 1978.
768. Jeremiah Joseph Meek was born 5 Feb 1980 in Cheyenne, WY.
769. Stacy Renee Meek was born 7 Dec 1981 in Cheyenne, WY.
533. Chester Lester Meek was never married.
534. Raiburn Larve Meek twin of Edith.
535. Edith Lavon Meek died 14 Nov 1917 at age 1 month.
Information provided in part by Michael T. Meek

     He married (2) Louisa Wiley on 4 Jan 1845 in Henry Co., KY according to marriage records. She was born about 1820 in Kentucky. She listed in the 1870 census of Clay Co., IL living with a son. Information provided in part by Glennis Webb Horn
153. Jesse Bartlett Meek was born 21 Oct 1846 in Henry Co., KY. He died 18 Jul 1929 in Clackamas Co., OR. He married Sophronia Catherine Warner (daughter of Edward Warner and Sophia Salis) 2 Jan 1878 in Coffee Co., KS.
294. Mary Louisa Meek was born 8 May 1878 in Coffey Co., KS. She married Winnie Baysinger 24 Dec 1895, Coffey Co., KS.
295. Jessie Iris Meek was born 12 Aug 1879 in Coffey Co., KS. She died 15 Feb 1963 in Lyon Co., KS. She married Amos Ansley White (son of John White and Susan Wentworth) on 23 Feb 1899 in Coffey Co., KS. He was born 11 Jyl 1871. He died 16 Jun 1925 in Lyon Co., KS.
536. Nettie May White was born 12 May 1900 in Strawn, KS. She died in 1918 in Lyon Co., KS.
537. Josephine Emma White was born 24 Mar 1901 in Strawn, KS. She died 10 Mar 1952 in Wichita, KS. She married Jesse Ryberg about 1928.
538. Susan Mary White was born 8 Feb 1903 in Strawn, KS. She died 8 Mar 1958 in Wichita, KS. She married Jasper Furthermyer about 1923.
539. Earl Theodore White was born 23 Mar 1905 in Strawn, KS. He died 20 Jun 1988 in Hitchcock Co, NE. He married Minnie Marquardt 1 Aug 1934.
540. Sophronia Beatrice White was born 18 Apr 1907 in Strawn, KS. She died 9 Aug 1970 in Russell Co., KS. She married Earl Kastrup 18 Apr 1925 in Russell Co., KS.
541. Effie Edna White was born 19 Aug 1909 in Emporia, KS. She died 18 Mar 1988 in Lyon Co., KS. She married Leonard Torrens 9 Jan 1927.
542. John Edward White was born 19 Dec 1911 in Emporia, KS. He died 19 Sep 1972 in Lyon Co., KS. He married Mable Torrens 2 Jan 1936 in Lyon Co., KS.
543. Jess Amos White was born 2 Oct 1915 in Emporia, KS. He died 8 Feb 1989 in Ft. Dodge, KS. He married Almeda Young.
544. Mable Irene White was born 23 Feb 1917 in Emporia, KS. She married (1) Donald Wilcox 23 Sep 1933. She married (2) Orville Olinger about 1952. She Married (3) Mose Baker 1 Sep 1976.
545. Alma Ione White was born 29 Sep 1919 in Emporia, KS. She died 30 Dec 1972 in Sherman Co., TX. She married Glenn Marvin Webb 12 Sep 1937 in Enid, OK. He was born in 10 Apr 1910 in Webster Co., MO. He died 2 Mar 1970 in Hartley Co., TX.
546. Dan Francis White was born 25 Jun 1922 in Emporia, KS. He died 9 Nov 1960 in Lyon Co., KS. He married (1) Leanna May about 1943. He married (2) Glenda _____ about 1956.
Note: Emporia is in Lyon Co., KS and Strawn is in Coffey Co., KS.
Some data on the Meek and White families was provided by Kristin White Tracy.
296. Effie May Meek was born 27 Feb 1881 in Coffey Co., KS. She married (1) John Beal on 22 Jan 1899 in Coffee Co., KS.
547. Jesse William Beal was born 7 Aug 1900. He married Benice Dunlap 11 Jul 1931.
548. Homer Lynell Beal was born 19 Feb 1905. He married Dorothy Gross 29 Jun 1927.
549. Ruddell Clark Beal was born 3 Jul 1913. He married Maude Verscheaeve 06 March 1837.
She married (2) Jonas P. Burglund on 16 Oct 1926.
154. Jonathan Meek was born in Jul 1850 in Henry Co., KY. He his not list with parent in the 1860 census.

     Note: Jesse is a very common name in all Meek families. There are no records to connect Basil's son with the Jesse in the Henry County records. There was an older Jesse who resided in Henry County at the same time. Clay Co., IL cemetery records list Meek, Jessey. died May 24, 1861, age 49 yr, 6 mos. Two or three of his brothers moved to Clay County.
     Note: The 1870 Clay Co., IL Oskaloosa Twp lists Thomas Meek born about 1840 in KY, Louisa born about 1820 in KY and Barton born about 1848 in KY. This may very well be Jesse’s wife and sons Edmond L.(T) and Jesse B. All ages and place of birth match.
     Note: Records from Coffee Co., KS establish the connection of the people in the marriage abstracts to Jesse Meek.
Henry Co., KY probate records
     11-213 As gdn for E.T. Meek & Jno W. Meek orphans of Lucretia Meek decd Oct Term 1858. RE: C.T. Henderson
     11-470 15 Oct 1859 Willis E. Henderson gdn of E. T. Meek & J. W. Meek orphans of Lucretia Meek amt due wards by himself as adm of Charlotte Henderson decd.1

Family

Jesse Meek b. c 1814, d. 24 May 1861

Citations

  1. [S5931] Meek(s) Family Genealogical Clearinghouse, online <https://meekgenealogy.com/>, Accessed 11 July 2025. Jesse Meek (1814-1861): https://meekgenealogy.com/Group_A/A25_026.html. Hereinafter cited as MeekGenealogy.com.

Jacob Meek1

M, #101775, b. between 1815 and 1820, d. 4 August 1860
FatherBasil Meek1 b. 1774, d. 19 Oct 1830
MotherElizabeth Ann Lane1 b. 1775
Last Edited11 Jul 2025
     Jacob Meek was born between 1815 and 1820 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA.1 He married Charlotte Clark on 27 October 1831 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA,
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His 1st of 2 wives.1 Jacob Meek married Rachel Jones on 14 June 1847 at Oldham Co., Kentucky, USA,
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His 2nd of 2 wives; her 1st of 3 husbands.1
Jacob Meek died on 4 August 1860 at Clay Co., Illinois, USA.1
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Per MeekGenealogy.com:
     27. Jacob Meek was born between 1815 and 1820 in Henry Co., KY. He paid taxes from 1833 to 1842. He appears in the 1840 census for Henry Co., KY. In addition to him, wife and two children, there was an older female born between 1790 and 1800. He moved to Clay Co., IL and appears in the 1850 census for that County. His brothers Jonathan, Barlow and possibly others also resided there. He died 4 Aug 1860 in Clay County. Probate records list his children.
     He married (1) Charlotte Clark on 27 Oct 1831 in Henry Co., KY, according to marriage records. She was born between 1800 and 1810. She died before 1847.
161. Jonathan Meek was born about Nov 1832 Henry Co., KY. He married Eliza Ann Dillman in 23 Feb 1865 Clay Co., IL. She was born 27 Aug 1848 Henry Co., KY. She died 13 Dec 1929. They are listed in the 1900 census of Oskaloosa TWP, Clay Co., IL. She is listed in the 1910 and 1920 censuses of Clay County with her son Noble.
297. Noble J. Meek born 30 Jun 1866 Clay Co., IL. He married Muzetta Hendrenson 15 Nov 1897 in Clay Co., IL. He was listed with his parents in the 1900 census as a widow. He was listed in the 1910 census of of Oskaloosa TWP, Clay, IL with his mother. He was listed in the 1920 census of Larkinsburg, Clay Co., IL, with his mother.
298. Alfred Preston Meek born 10 Mar 1870 Arkansas. He married Lucy E. Moore. She was born about 1881 in Illinois. There is a marriage record in Clay Co., IL for Alfred P. Meek and Lucy E. Rogerson dated 25 Nov 1900. They are listed in the 1910 and 1920 censuses of Larkinsburg, Clay Co., IL. They are listed in the 1930 census of Fayette Co., IL.
551. Doris Meek was born about 1898. This child may be from a previous marriage.
552. Ruth Meek was born about 1902 in Illinois.
553. Louis V. Meek was born about 1907 in Illinois.
554. Mary E. Meek was born about 1910 in Illinois.
555. Helen L. Meek was born about 1919 in Illinois.
299. William V. Meek born 12 Apr 1878 Phelps Co., MO. He married Nora D. Buis. He is listed with his parents in 1900. William and Nora are listed in the 1910 census of Oskaloosa TWP, Clay Co., IL. They are listed in the 1920 census of Wayne Co., IL with son Lowell age 10. They are listed without children in the 1930 census of Wayne Co., IL.
556. Charlie E. Meek was born about 1905 in Illinois. He is not listed in the 1920 census with his parents.
557. William C. Meek was born about 1907 in Illinois. He is not listed in the 1920 census with his parents.
558. Lowell Meek was born about 1910 in Illinois.
300. Nona M. Meek born 20 Sep 1889 Clay Co., IL. She is living with her brother Noble in 1910 as single. She married (1) Ralph B. May. She married (2) William Vertner Hurlbert. They are listed in the 1930 census of Champaign Co., IL with son Jackson May age 12.
This is the family of John Burdick
162. Mary C. Meek was born about 1835. She is not mentioned in 1860 probate record.
163. Elizabeth A. Meek was born about 1843. Named in fathers probate record.

     He married (2) Rachel Jones on 14 Jun 1847 in Oldham Co., KY. She was born 29 Oct 1830 in Henry Co., KY. She was the daughter of Samuel Jones and Lucinda Malin. She married (2) Thomas Strocker in 11 Jan 1866 in Henry Co., KY. They are listed in the 1870 census of Henry Co., KY with her father's family and all of her children by Jacob Meek. She married (3) E. Francis Baker 14 Oct 1875 in Henry County. She died 5 Nov 1886 in Henry County.
164. Lucinda Meek was born about 1848 in Clay Co., IL. She married John W. Jones 4 May 1871. She died 8 May 1909 in Glenmarry, KY.
165. Martha S. Meek was born about 1850 in Illinois. She married James W. Jones 12 Nov 1874.
John Meek
Picture of John (Uncle Jack) Meek166. John Samuel Meek was born 2 Jun 1855 in Illinois. He died 9 May 1933 in Henry Co., KY. He married Lydia Frances Jones 16 Aug 1882. They were listed in the 1900 census of Franklinton, Henry Co., KY. He was listed in the 1910 census as a widow with son Abraham and daughter Frankie Herrell. He is listed with his daughter, Frankie, in the 1920 and 1930 censuses of Henry Co., KY.
301. Edward Meek was born about 1884 in Kentucky. He was listed in the 1920 census of New Castle, Henry Co., KY. He was divorced.
302. Abraham T. Meek was born 16 Oct 1885 in Kentucky. He died in Jan 1971. He married Mary A. _____ about 1910. She was born about 1879. This appears to be her second marriage. They are listed in the 1920 census of Campbellsburg TWP, Henry Co., KY and the 1930 census of Turner's Station, Henry Co., KY.
303. Frankie Bell Meek was born on 3 Aug 1890. She died on 9 Aug 1976 in Eminence, Henry Co., KY and was buried on 11 Aug 1976 in Pleasureville Cemetery, Pleasureville, KY. She married Ernest R. Herrell about 1910. He was born on 5 Nov 1890 in Owen Co., KY. He died on 5 Mar 1967 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY. They are listed in the 1930 census of Henry Co., KY.
Contribution by Mary Hartman. Photo courtesy of Richard Hutchinson.
559. Orvin Herrell was born on 17 Aug 1909. He died in Nov 1969. He was listed with his parents in the 1930 census.
304. Orvin Meek is not listed in the 1900 or 1910 censuses.
305. Talitha Meek is questionable.
167. Tilitha J. Meek was born about 1857 in Illinois. She is mentioned in father's probate record.

Note: It is known that Bazil Meek had a son named Jacob from his probate record. There was a Jacob in the 1840 Henry county census of the appropriate age as well as marriage abstract with the name of Jacob Meek. However, none of the documents make a direct connection Jacob and Bazil. The connection to Jacob in 1850 Clay Co., IL is based on the premise that Jacob in 1840 Henry County census is the son of Bazil and traveled to Clay county with his brothers. Jaob's probate records confirm that this Jacob was the same person in the marriage and census records. All children are listed except Mary. Given the extensive information available about other Meek families in Henry County it is reasonable to conclude through the process of elimination that Jacob was the son of Bazil.1

Family 1

Charlotte Clark b. bt 1800 - 1810, d. b 1847

Family 2

Rachel Jones b. 29 Oct 1830, d. 5 Nov 1886

Citations

  1. [S5931] Meek(s) Family Genealogical Clearinghouse, online <https://meekgenealogy.com/>, Accessed 11 July 2025. Jacob Meek (1815-1860): https://meekgenealogy.com/Group_A/A25_027.html. Hereinafter cited as MeekGenealogy.com.

Charlotte Clark1

F, #101776, b. between 1800 and 1810, d. before 1847
Last Edited11 Jul 2025
     Charlotte Clark was born between 1800 and 1810.1 She married Jacob Meek, son of Basil Meek and Elizabeth Ann Lane, on 27 October 1831 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA,
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His 1st of 2 wives.1
Charlotte Clark died before 1847.1
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Per MeekGenealogy.com:
     27. Jacob Meek was born between 1815 and 1820 in Henry Co., KY. He paid taxes from 1833 to 1842. He appears in the 1840 census for Henry Co., KY. In addition to him, wife and two children, there was an older female born between 1790 and 1800. He moved to Clay Co., IL and appears in the 1850 census for that County. His brothers Jonathan, Barlow and possibly others also resided there. He died 4 Aug 1860 in Clay County. Probate records list his children.
     He married (1) Charlotte Clark on 27 Oct 1831 in Henry Co., KY, according to marriage records. She was born between 1800 and 1810. She died before 1847.
161. Jonathan Meek was born about Nov 1832 Henry Co., KY. He married Eliza Ann Dillman in 23 Feb 1865 Clay Co., IL. She was born 27 Aug 1848 Henry Co., KY. She died 13 Dec 1929. They are listed in the 1900 census of Oskaloosa TWP, Clay Co., IL. She is listed in the 1910 and 1920 censuses of Clay County with her son Noble.
297. Noble J. Meek born 30 Jun 1866 Clay Co., IL. He married Muzetta Hendrenson 15 Nov 1897 in Clay Co., IL. He was listed with his parents in the 1900 census as a widow. He was listed in the 1910 census of of Oskaloosa TWP, Clay, IL with his mother. He was listed in the 1920 census of Larkinsburg, Clay Co., IL, with his mother.
298. Alfred Preston Meek born 10 Mar 1870 Arkansas. He married Lucy E. Moore. She was born about 1881 in Illinois. There is a marriage record in Clay Co., IL for Alfred P. Meek and Lucy E. Rogerson dated 25 Nov 1900. They are listed in the 1910 and 1920 censuses of Larkinsburg, Clay Co., IL. They are listed in the 1930 census of Fayette Co., IL.
551. Doris Meek was born about 1898. This child may be from a previous marriage.
552. Ruth Meek was born about 1902 in Illinois.
553. Louis V. Meek was born about 1907 in Illinois.
554. Mary E. Meek was born about 1910 in Illinois.
555. Helen L. Meek was born about 1919 in Illinois.
299. William V. Meek born 12 Apr 1878 Phelps Co., MO. He married Nora D. Buis. He is listed with his parents in 1900. William and Nora are listed in the 1910 census of Oskaloosa TWP, Clay Co., IL. They are listed in the 1920 census of Wayne Co., IL with son Lowell age 10. They are listed without children in the 1930 census of Wayne Co., IL.
556. Charlie E. Meek was born about 1905 in Illinois. He is not listed in the 1920 census with his parents.
557. William C. Meek was born about 1907 in Illinois. He is not listed in the 1920 census with his parents.
558. Lowell Meek was born about 1910 in Illinois.
300. Nona M. Meek born 20 Sep 1889 Clay Co., IL. She is living with her brother Noble in 1910 as single. She married (1) Ralph B. May. She married (2) William Vertner Hurlbert. They are listed in the 1930 census of Champaign Co., IL with son Jackson May age 12.
This is the family of John Burdick
162. Mary C. Meek was born about 1835. She is not mentioned in 1860 probate record.
163. Elizabeth A. Meek was born about 1843. Named in fathers probate record.

     He married (2) Rachel Jones on 14 Jun 1847 in Oldham Co., KY. She was born 29 Oct 1830 in Henry Co., KY. She was the daughter of Samuel Jones and Lucinda Malin. She married (2) Thomas Strocker in 11 Jan 1866 in Henry Co., KY. They are listed in the 1870 census of Henry Co., KY with her father's family and all of her children by Jacob Meek. She married (3) E. Francis Baker 14 Oct 1875 in Henry County. She died 5 Nov 1886 in Henry County.
164. Lucinda Meek was born about 1848 in Clay Co., IL. She married John W. Jones 4 May 1871. She died 8 May 1909 in Glenmarry, KY.
165. Martha S. Meek was born about 1850 in Illinois. She married James W. Jones 12 Nov 1874.
John Meek
Picture of John (Uncle Jack) Meek166. John Samuel Meek was born 2 Jun 1855 in Illinois. He died 9 May 1933 in Henry Co., KY. He married Lydia Frances Jones 16 Aug 1882. They were listed in the 1900 census of Franklinton, Henry Co., KY. He was listed in the 1910 census as a widow with son Abraham and daughter Frankie Herrell. He is listed with his daughter, Frankie, in the 1920 and 1930 censuses of Henry Co., KY.
301. Edward Meek was born about 1884 in Kentucky. He was listed in the 1920 census of New Castle, Henry Co., KY. He was divorced.
302. Abraham T. Meek was born 16 Oct 1885 in Kentucky. He died in Jan 1971. He married Mary A. _____ about 1910. She was born about 1879. This appears to be her second marriage. They are listed in the 1920 census of Campbellsburg TWP, Henry Co., KY and the 1930 census of Turner's Station, Henry Co., KY.
303. Frankie Bell Meek was born on 3 Aug 1890. She died on 9 Aug 1976 in Eminence, Henry Co., KY and was buried on 11 Aug 1976 in Pleasureville Cemetery, Pleasureville, KY. She married Ernest R. Herrell about 1910. He was born on 5 Nov 1890 in Owen Co., KY. He died on 5 Mar 1967 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY. They are listed in the 1930 census of Henry Co., KY.
Contribution by Mary Hartman. Photo courtesy of Richard Hutchinson.
559. Orvin Herrell was born on 17 Aug 1909. He died in Nov 1969. He was listed with his parents in the 1930 census.
304. Orvin Meek is not listed in the 1900 or 1910 censuses.
305. Talitha Meek is questionable.
167. Tilitha J. Meek was born about 1857 in Illinois. She is mentioned in father's probate record.

Note: It is known that Bazil Meek had a son named Jacob from his probate record. There was a Jacob in the 1840 Henry county census of the appropriate age as well as marriage abstract with the name of Jacob Meek. However, none of the documents make a direct connection Jacob and Bazil. The connection to Jacob in 1850 Clay Co., IL is based on the premise that Jacob in 1840 Henry County census is the son of Bazil and traveled to Clay county with his brothers. Jaob's probate records confirm that this Jacob was the same person in the marriage and census records. All children are listed except Mary. Given the extensive information available about other Meek families in Henry County it is reasonable to conclude through the process of elimination that Jacob was the son of Bazil.1

Family

Jacob Meek b. bt 1815 - 1820, d. 4 Aug 1860

Citations

  1. [S5931] Meek(s) Family Genealogical Clearinghouse, online <https://meekgenealogy.com/>, Accessed 11 July 2025. Jacob Meek (1815-1860): https://meekgenealogy.com/Group_A/A25_027.html. Hereinafter cited as MeekGenealogy.com.

Rachel Jones1

F, #101777, b. 29 October 1830, d. 5 November 1886
Last Edited11 Jul 2025
     Rachel Jones was born on 29 October 1830 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA.1 She married Jacob Meek, son of Basil Meek and Elizabeth Ann Lane, on 14 June 1847 at Oldham Co., Kentucky, USA,
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His 2nd of 2 wives; her 1st of 3 husbands.1 Rachel Jones married Thomas Strocker on 11 January 1866 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA,
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Her 2nd of 3 husbands.1 Rachel Jones married E. Francis Baker on 14 October 1875 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA,
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Her 3rd of 3 husbands.1
Rachel Jones died on 5 November 1886 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA, at age 56.1
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Per MeekGenealogy.com:
     27. Jacob Meek was born between 1815 and 1820 in Henry Co., KY. He paid taxes from 1833 to 1842. He appears in the 1840 census for Henry Co., KY. In addition to him, wife and two children, there was an older female born between 1790 and 1800. He moved to Clay Co., IL and appears in the 1850 census for that County. His brothers Jonathan, Barlow and possibly others also resided there. He died 4 Aug 1860 in Clay County. Probate records list his children.
     He married (1) Charlotte Clark on 27 Oct 1831 in Henry Co., KY, according to marriage records. She was born between 1800 and 1810. She died before 1847.
161. Jonathan Meek was born about Nov 1832 Henry Co., KY. He married Eliza Ann Dillman in 23 Feb 1865 Clay Co., IL. She was born 27 Aug 1848 Henry Co., KY. She died 13 Dec 1929. They are listed in the 1900 census of Oskaloosa TWP, Clay Co., IL. She is listed in the 1910 and 1920 censuses of Clay County with her son Noble.
297. Noble J. Meek born 30 Jun 1866 Clay Co., IL. He married Muzetta Hendrenson 15 Nov 1897 in Clay Co., IL. He was listed with his parents in the 1900 census as a widow. He was listed in the 1910 census of of Oskaloosa TWP, Clay, IL with his mother. He was listed in the 1920 census of Larkinsburg, Clay Co., IL, with his mother.
298. Alfred Preston Meek born 10 Mar 1870 Arkansas. He married Lucy E. Moore. She was born about 1881 in Illinois. There is a marriage record in Clay Co., IL for Alfred P. Meek and Lucy E. Rogerson dated 25 Nov 1900. They are listed in the 1910 and 1920 censuses of Larkinsburg, Clay Co., IL. They are listed in the 1930 census of Fayette Co., IL.
551. Doris Meek was born about 1898. This child may be from a previous marriage.
552. Ruth Meek was born about 1902 in Illinois.
553. Louis V. Meek was born about 1907 in Illinois.
554. Mary E. Meek was born about 1910 in Illinois.
555. Helen L. Meek was born about 1919 in Illinois.
299. William V. Meek born 12 Apr 1878 Phelps Co., MO. He married Nora D. Buis. He is listed with his parents in 1900. William and Nora are listed in the 1910 census of Oskaloosa TWP, Clay Co., IL. They are listed in the 1920 census of Wayne Co., IL with son Lowell age 10. They are listed without children in the 1930 census of Wayne Co., IL.
556. Charlie E. Meek was born about 1905 in Illinois. He is not listed in the 1920 census with his parents.
557. William C. Meek was born about 1907 in Illinois. He is not listed in the 1920 census with his parents.
558. Lowell Meek was born about 1910 in Illinois.
300. Nona M. Meek born 20 Sep 1889 Clay Co., IL. She is living with her brother Noble in 1910 as single. She married (1) Ralph B. May. She married (2) William Vertner Hurlbert. They are listed in the 1930 census of Champaign Co., IL with son Jackson May age 12.
This is the family of John Burdick
162. Mary C. Meek was born about 1835. She is not mentioned in 1860 probate record.
163. Elizabeth A. Meek was born about 1843. Named in fathers probate record.

     He married (2) Rachel Jones on 14 Jun 1847 in Oldham Co., KY. She was born 29 Oct 1830 in Henry Co., KY. She was the daughter of Samuel Jones and Lucinda Malin. She married (2) Thomas Strocker in 11 Jan 1866 in Henry Co., KY. They are listed in the 1870 census of Henry Co., KY with her father's family and all of her children by Jacob Meek. She married (3) E. Francis Baker 14 Oct 1875 in Henry County. She died 5 Nov 1886 in Henry County.
164. Lucinda Meek was born about 1848 in Clay Co., IL. She married John W. Jones 4 May 1871. She died 8 May 1909 in Glenmarry, KY.
165. Martha S. Meek was born about 1850 in Illinois. She married James W. Jones 12 Nov 1874.
John Meek
Picture of John (Uncle Jack) Meek166. John Samuel Meek was born 2 Jun 1855 in Illinois. He died 9 May 1933 in Henry Co., KY. He married Lydia Frances Jones 16 Aug 1882. They were listed in the 1900 census of Franklinton, Henry Co., KY. He was listed in the 1910 census as a widow with son Abraham and daughter Frankie Herrell. He is listed with his daughter, Frankie, in the 1920 and 1930 censuses of Henry Co., KY.
301. Edward Meek was born about 1884 in Kentucky. He was listed in the 1920 census of New Castle, Henry Co., KY. He was divorced.
302. Abraham T. Meek was born 16 Oct 1885 in Kentucky. He died in Jan 1971. He married Mary A. _____ about 1910. She was born about 1879. This appears to be her second marriage. They are listed in the 1920 census of Campbellsburg TWP, Henry Co., KY and the 1930 census of Turner's Station, Henry Co., KY.
303. Frankie Bell Meek was born on 3 Aug 1890. She died on 9 Aug 1976 in Eminence, Henry Co., KY and was buried on 11 Aug 1976 in Pleasureville Cemetery, Pleasureville, KY. She married Ernest R. Herrell about 1910. He was born on 5 Nov 1890 in Owen Co., KY. He died on 5 Mar 1967 in Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY. They are listed in the 1930 census of Henry Co., KY.
Contribution by Mary Hartman. Photo courtesy of Richard Hutchinson.
559. Orvin Herrell was born on 17 Aug 1909. He died in Nov 1969. He was listed with his parents in the 1930 census.
304. Orvin Meek is not listed in the 1900 or 1910 censuses.
305. Talitha Meek is questionable.
167. Tilitha J. Meek was born about 1857 in Illinois. She is mentioned in father's probate record.

Note: It is known that Bazil Meek had a son named Jacob from his probate record. There was a Jacob in the 1840 Henry county census of the appropriate age as well as marriage abstract with the name of Jacob Meek. However, none of the documents make a direct connection Jacob and Bazil. The connection to Jacob in 1850 Clay Co., IL is based on the premise that Jacob in 1840 Henry County census is the son of Bazil and traveled to Clay county with his brothers. Jaob's probate records confirm that this Jacob was the same person in the marriage and census records. All children are listed except Mary. Given the extensive information available about other Meek families in Henry County it is reasonable to conclude through the process of elimination that Jacob was the son of Bazil.1

Family 1

Jacob Meek b. bt 1815 - 1820, d. 4 Aug 1860

Family 2

Thomas Strocker

Family 3

E. Francis Baker

Citations

  1. [S5931] Meek(s) Family Genealogical Clearinghouse, online <https://meekgenealogy.com/>, Accessed 11 July 2025. Jacob Meek (1815-1860): https://meekgenealogy.com/Group_A/A25_027.html. Hereinafter cited as MeekGenealogy.com.

Joseph Meek1

M, #101780, b. circa 1817, d. after September 1885
FatherBasil Meek1 b. 1774, d. 19 Oct 1830
MotherElizabeth Ann Lane1 b. 1775
Last Edited12 Jul 2025
     Joseph Meek was born circa 1817 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA.1 He married Serena E. Stewart, daughter of John Stewart (Jr.) and Mary "Polly" Rawlings, on 31 December 1840 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives.1
Joseph Meek died after September 1885.1 He married Abby Shrogh on 28 September 1885 at White Co., Indiana, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives; her 2nd of 2 husbands.1
      ;
Per MeekGenealogy.com:
     28. Joseph Meek was born about 1817 in Henry Co., KY. He connected to his parent through his marriage application to Abby Shrogh. He married Serena Stewart (daughter of John Stuart and Mary "Polly" Rawlings) on 31 Dec 1840 in Henry Co., KY. She was born about 1818 in Henry Co., KY. They are listed in 1850 in Henry Co., KY.
     They were listed in the 1860 and 1870 censuses for White Co., IN. They were listed 1880 census of Tippecanoe Co., IN.
Joseph Meek and Serena Stewart had the following children:
171. Amelia E. Meek was born 21 Oct 1840 in Henry Co., KY. She died 27 Jan 1927. She was buried at Eldorado Springs, MO. Her death certificate names her parents. She married (1) Risdon Reynolds 22 Nov 1860 in White Co., IN. (He was the son of Thomas Reynolds, born 18 Feb 1794, Sussex Co., DE and Mary Beauchamp born 16 Aug 1800 in Ohio. He died 13 May 1868 in White Co., IN.) He was born Aug 1833 in Pickaway Co., OH. He died 26 Apr 1875 in Brookston TWP, White Co., IN
306. Risdon S Reynolds was born 7 Feb 1862. He died 21 Mar 1871 in White Co., IN.
307. Edwin S. Reynolds was born about 1863.
308. Schuyler C. Reynolds was born about 1866. He died in 1966 in Battleground, IN.
309. Anna Mary Reynolds was born 13 Mar 1867 in Brookston, IN. She died 4 Jan 1904 in Rich Hill, MO. She married William Allen Hosier. He was born 14 Jun 1865 in Fremont Co., IA. He died 13 Jan 1933 in Minden Mines, MO. He was the son of John Hosier and Mary E. Secrist.
310. Elda A. Reynolds was born 13 Feb 1869.
311. George E. Reynolds was born about 1871.
This is the family of Anne E. Stohr. See her web site

     He married (2) Abby Shrogh on 28 Sep 1885 in White Co., IN. At the time of their marriage she was the widow of ______ Metheny. The marriage application says she was 67 years old and was born in Ohio. The 1920 census indicates that she was born July 1819 in Virginia. Abby was the daughter of Adam Shrough and Jane Davis. In the 1900 census Joseph was born July 1816 age 83. He had been married to Abigail for 14 years.
     Joseph was listed in the 1900 as the father-in-law of Gus Marlett whose wife was named Nancy, born Mar 1843 OH. They had been married 34 years. Nancy was not listed as a daughter of Joseph in the 1850 census. In addition, Joseph's place of birth was listed as Virginia and his parents were both born in Scotland. This does not match known information.

1850 KY Henry Co.
Meek,      Joe          33 M     KY
     Serina          30 F     KY
     Amelia          9 F     KY
     Rebecca          7 F     KY
     John A.          5 M     KY
     Jo Ann          3 F     KY
     George          1 M     KY

1860 IN White Co. Prairie TWP
Meek,     Joseph          43 M     KY
     Serren          44 F     KY
     Amelai          19 F     KY
     John A.          14 M     KY
     Jo A.          13 F     KY
     George D.     11 M     KY
     Ton Price     9 M     KY
     Mary E.          3 F     KY
     William B     3 F     IN

Stewart, Russell     47 M     KY
     Franklin     23 M     KY
     Allen          17 M     KY
     Lucy          15 F     IN
     Sarah E.     18 F     KY

1870 IN White Co. Prairie TWP
122 120
Meek,     Joseph          51 M     KY
     Serana          50 F     KY
     Thomas          18 M     KY
     Mary E.          16 F     IN
     William          13 M     IN
     Joseph          7 M      IN
126 124
Stewart, Franklin     33 M
     Joannah          23 F
     Lucy          4 F
     Howard          2 M
     Elizabeth     6/12
Meek,     George D.     20 M     KY

233 231
Stewart, Russell     57 M
Smith, Nancy          54 F
Stewart, John R          23 M

323 323
Meek,     Daniel          27 M      IN
     Emma          26 F      Maine
     Alton          4 M      IN

347 347
Meek,     Samuel          22 M      IN
Living with DD Archibald

360 361
Meek, John          25 M     KY

1880 IN Tippecanoe Co., Tippecanoe TWP
Meek,     Joseph          62 M      KY PA PA
     Sarma E.     62 F     IN IN IN
     George          31 M      KY
     Thomas          28 M     KY
     William          23 M     KY
     Elvessa          5 F     KY G Dau
Stewart, Mary          18 F      G Dau

1880 IN White Co. Prairie TWP
Stewart, Russell     67 M
     Amelia          40 F
Reynolds, Schuyler     15 M
     Anna          13 F
     Elda A.          12 F
     James E          9 M

Stewart, Mary          46 F
     Hiram M          26 M son
     Chas          23 M son
     Wm Riley     19 M son
     Joseph          17 M son
     James          15 M son
     Lucy          12 F dau
     Roda E.     28 F wife of Hiram

Note:
     The following person has been included in the family of Joseph Meek. However, Daniel was not listed with Joseph in the 1850 census or any other census. While he did live in Prairie Township in 1870, age 27, there is little to tie him to Joseph. In 1860 there was also living in Prairie Twonship a Richard Meek age 42 and Samuel Meek age 49. Samuel had a son Daniel age 17. Samuel was also listed in the 1880 census. Thus it seems unlikely that Damiel was a son of Joseph.
     66. Daniel S. Meek was born about 1843 in Indiana. He died 7 Apr 1889 in White Co., IN. He married Emma J. Eastman 1873. She was born 15 Sep 1843. She died 31 Oct 1919 in White County. They are reported in the 1880 census of Prairie TWP, White Co., IN.
172. Alton M. Meek born Jul 1865 in White Co., IN. He died 2 Apr 1942 in Tippecanoe Co., IN. He married Mary Ann Lewis about Jul 1865 in White Co., IN. She was born Sep 1864. They were reported in the 1900 census of Prairie TWP, White Co., IN. They were reported in the 1920 census of Wabash TWP, Tippecanoe Co., IN.
A. Deforrest Meek was born 25 May 1889 in White Co., IN. He died Sep 1976 in Tippecanoe Co., IN. He married Ruby ______. She was born about 1892. She died Jul 1974. They were reported in the 1920 census of Broodstonh TWP, White Co., IN.
B. Iva E. Meek was born 6 Feb 1893 in White Co., IN. He married Robert C. Christian 3 Jul 1923.
173. Lowell Meek born about 1874 in White Co., IN. He may be the person listed in the 1920 census of Hudson TWP, Lanewee Co., MI married to Florida, age 40.
174. Daniel L. Meek born about 1879. Married Mary Mansfield 4 Feb 1903, White Co. She was born about 1885.
A. Agnes Meek was born about 1907 in White Co., IN.1


Joseph Meek and Serena E. Stewart appeared in the census of 1840 at Greenup Co., Kentucky, USA;
Joseph Meek in the 1840 United States Federal Census
     There is a census listing for a Joseph MECK (MEEK?) in the 1840 federal census for Greenup Co., KY. Though the oldest male is too old to have been Joseph MEEK #101780, the female, aged 20-29, is of the right age to have been Serena (STEWART) MEEK (b. ca 1818).
     There is also an older James MECK (MEEK?) on line 25, below this Joseph MEEK.
p. 112, line 18
Name     Joseph Meck [Joseph Mick]
Residence Date     1840
Home in 1840 (City, County, State)     Greenup, Kentucky
Free White Persons - Males - 50 thru 59     1 [1781-90] Joseph c1817 <===Too old
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29     1 [1811-20] Serena c1818
Persons Employed in Agriculture     1
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write     2
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49     1
Total Free White Persons     2
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves.2

Family 1

Serena E. Stewart b. bt 1818 - 1820, d. 1880

Family 2

Abby Shrogh b. c 1818

Citations

  1. [S5931] Meek(s) Family Genealogical Clearinghouse, online <https://meekgenealogy.com/>, Accessed 11 July 2025. Joseph Meek: https://meekgenealogy.com/Group_A/A25_028.html. Hereinafter cited as MeekGenealogy.com.
  2. [S5933] 1840 Federal Census, 1840 Census KY Greenup Co, Accessed 11 July 2025. Year: 1840; Census Place: Greenup, Kentucky; Roll: 112; Page: 224; Family History Library Film: 0007826
    Info: https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8057/records/2107743?tid=&pid=&queryId=0498b185-46e8-4725-9ded-3542bca11c72&_phsrc=FMB7&_phstart=successSource
    Image: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/8057/images/4409526_00452?usePUB=true&_phsrc=FMB7&_phstart=successSource&usePUBJs=true&pId=2107743

Abby Shrogh1

F, #101781, b. circa 1818
Last Edited11 Jul 2025
     Abby Shrogh married (?) Metheny
;
Her 1st of 2 husbands.1 Abby Shrogh was born circa 1818 at Ohio, USA;
Aged 67 on 1885 marriage application.1 She married Joseph Meek, son of Basil Meek and Elizabeth Ann Lane, on 28 September 1885 at White Co., Indiana, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives; her 2nd of 2 husbands.1
     ;
Per MeekGenealogy.com:
     28. Joseph Meek was born about 1817 in Henry Co., KY. He connected to his parent through his marriage application to Abby Shrogh. He married Serena Stewart (daughter of John Stuart and Mary "Polly" Rawlings) on 31 Dec 1840 in Henry Co., KY. She was born about 1818 in Henry Co., KY. They are listed in 1850 in Henry Co., KY.
     They were listed in the 1860 and 1870 censuses for White Co., IN. They were listed 1880 census of Tippecanoe Co., IN.
Joseph Meek and Serena Stewart had the following children:
171. Amelia E. Meek was born 21 Oct 1840 in Henry Co., KY. She died 27 Jan 1927. She was buried at Eldorado Springs, MO. Her death certificate names her parents. She married (1) Risdon Reynolds 22 Nov 1860 in White Co., IN. (He was the son of Thomas Reynolds, born 18 Feb 1794, Sussex Co., DE and Mary Beauchamp born 16 Aug 1800 in Ohio. He died 13 May 1868 in White Co., IN.) He was born Aug 1833 in Pickaway Co., OH. He died 26 Apr 1875 in Brookston TWP, White Co., IN
306. Risdon S Reynolds was born 7 Feb 1862. He died 21 Mar 1871 in White Co., IN.
307. Edwin S. Reynolds was born about 1863.
308. Schuyler C. Reynolds was born about 1866. He died in 1966 in Battleground, IN.
309. Anna Mary Reynolds was born 13 Mar 1867 in Brookston, IN. She died 4 Jan 1904 in Rich Hill, MO. She married William Allen Hosier. He was born 14 Jun 1865 in Fremont Co., IA. He died 13 Jan 1933 in Minden Mines, MO. He was the son of John Hosier and Mary E. Secrist.
310. Elda A. Reynolds was born 13 Feb 1869.
311. George E. Reynolds was born about 1871.
This is the family of Anne E. Stohr. See her web site

     He married (2) Abby Shrogh on 28 Sep 1885 in White Co., IN. At the time of their marriage she was the widow of ______ Metheny. The marriage application says she was 67 years old and was born in Ohio. The 1920 census indicates that she was born July 1819 in Virginia. Abby was the daughter of Adam Shrough and Jane Davis. In the 1900 census Joseph was born July 1816 age 83. He had been married to Abigail for 14 years.
     Joseph was listed in the 1900 as the father-in-law of Gus Marlett whose wife was named Nancy, born Mar 1843 OH. They had been married 34 years. Nancy was not listed as a daughter of Joseph in the 1850 census. In addition, Joseph's place of birth was listed as Virginia and his parents were both born in Scotland. This does not match known information.

1850 KY Henry Co.
Meek,      Joe          33 M     KY
     Serina          30 F     KY
     Amelia          9 F     KY
     Rebecca          7 F     KY
     John A.          5 M     KY
     Jo Ann          3 F     KY
     George          1 M     KY

1860 IN White Co. Prairie TWP
Meek,     Joseph          43 M     KY
     Serren          44 F     KY
     Amelai          19 F     KY
     John A.          14 M     KY
     Jo A.          13 F     KY
     George D.     11 M     KY
     Ton Price     9 M     KY
     Mary E.          3 F     KY
     William B     3 F     IN

Stewart, Russell     47 M     KY
     Franklin     23 M     KY
     Allen          17 M     KY
     Lucy          15 F     IN
     Sarah E.     18 F     KY

1870 IN White Co. Prairie TWP
122 120
Meek,     Joseph          51 M     KY
     Serana          50 F     KY
     Thomas          18 M     KY
     Mary E.          16 F     IN
     William          13 M     IN
     Joseph          7 M      IN
126 124
Stewart, Franklin     33 M
     Joannah          23 F
     Lucy          4 F
     Howard          2 M
     Elizabeth     6/12
Meek,     George D.     20 M     KY

233 231
Stewart, Russell     57 M
Smith, Nancy          54 F
Stewart, John R          23 M

323 323
Meek,     Daniel          27 M      IN
     Emma          26 F      Maine
     Alton          4 M      IN

347 347
Meek,     Samuel          22 M      IN
Living with DD Archibald

360 361
Meek, John          25 M     KY

1880 IN Tippecanoe Co., Tippecanoe TWP
Meek,     Joseph          62 M      KY PA PA
     Sarma E.     62 F     IN IN IN
     George          31 M      KY
     Thomas          28 M     KY
     William          23 M     KY
     Elvessa          5 F     KY G Dau
Stewart, Mary          18 F      G Dau

1880 IN White Co. Prairie TWP
Stewart, Russell     67 M
     Amelia          40 F
Reynolds, Schuyler     15 M
     Anna          13 F
     Elda A.          12 F
     James E          9 M

Stewart, Mary          46 F
     Hiram M          26 M son
     Chas          23 M son
     Wm Riley     19 M son
     Joseph          17 M son
     James          15 M son
     Lucy          12 F dau
     Roda E.     28 F wife of Hiram

Note:
     The following person has been included in the family of Joseph Meek. However, Daniel was not listed with Joseph in the 1850 census or any other census. While he did live in Prairie Township in 1870, age 27, there is little to tie him to Joseph. In 1860 there was also living in Prairie Twonship a Richard Meek age 42 and Samuel Meek age 49. Samuel had a son Daniel age 17. Samuel was also listed in the 1880 census. Thus it seems unlikely that Damiel was a son of Joseph.
     66. Daniel S. Meek was born about 1843 in Indiana. He died 7 Apr 1889 in White Co., IN. He married Emma J. Eastman 1873. She was born 15 Sep 1843. She died 31 Oct 1919 in White County. They are reported in the 1880 census of Prairie TWP, White Co., IN.
172. Alton M. Meek born Jul 1865 in White Co., IN. He died 2 Apr 1942 in Tippecanoe Co., IN. He married Mary Ann Lewis about Jul 1865 in White Co., IN. She was born Sep 1864. They were reported in the 1900 census of Prairie TWP, White Co., IN. They were reported in the 1920 census of Wabash TWP, Tippecanoe Co., IN.
A. Deforrest Meek was born 25 May 1889 in White Co., IN. He died Sep 1976 in Tippecanoe Co., IN. He married Ruby ______. She was born about 1892. She died Jul 1974. They were reported in the 1920 census of Broodstonh TWP, White Co., IN.
B. Iva E. Meek was born 6 Feb 1893 in White Co., IN. He married Robert C. Christian 3 Jul 1923.
173. Lowell Meek born about 1874 in White Co., IN. He may be the person listed in the 1920 census of Hudson TWP, Lanewee Co., MI married to Florida, age 40.
174. Daniel L. Meek born about 1879. Married Mary Mansfield 4 Feb 1903, White Co. She was born about 1885.
A. Agnes Meek was born about 1907 in White Co., IN.1

Family 1

(?) Metheny d. b Sep 1885

Family 2

Joseph Meek b. c 1817, d. a Sep 1885

Citations

  1. [S5931] Meek(s) Family Genealogical Clearinghouse, online <https://meekgenealogy.com/>, Accessed 11 July 2025. Joseph Meek: https://meekgenealogy.com/Group_A/A25_028.html. Hereinafter cited as MeekGenealogy.com.

(?) Metheny1

M, #101782, d. before September 1885
Last Edited11 Jul 2025
     (?) Metheny married Abby Shrogh
;
Her 1st of 2 husbands.1
(?) Metheny died before September 1885.1

Family

Abby Shrogh b. c 1818

Citations

  1. [S5931] Meek(s) Family Genealogical Clearinghouse, online <https://meekgenealogy.com/>, Accessed 11 July 2025. Joseph Meek: https://meekgenealogy.com/Group_A/A25_028.html. Hereinafter cited as MeekGenealogy.com.

Patience Meek1

F, #101783, b. 2 September 1818
FatherBasil Meek1 b. 1774, d. 19 Oct 1830
MotherElizabeth Ann Lane1 b. 1775
Last Edited11 Jul 2025
     Patience Meek was born on 2 September 1818 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA.1 She married Joseph Young on 2 September 1818 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA.1

      ;
Per MeekGenealogy.com: 29. Patience Meek was born 2 Sep 1818 in Henry Co. KY. She married Joseph Young according to her father's probate record.1

Family

Joseph Young
Child
  • Elizabeth Ann Young1

Citations

  1. [S5931] Meek(s) Family Genealogical Clearinghouse, online <https://meekgenealogy.com/>, Accessed 11 July 2025. Bazil Meek (1774-1830): https://meekgenealogy.com/Group_A/A25_020.html. Hereinafter cited as MeekGenealogy.com.

Eliza Jane Mahoney1

F, #101784, b. circa 1834
FatherLloyd Mahoney1
MotherJane Clark1
Last Edited12 Jul 2025
     Eliza Jane Mahoney was born circa 1834 at Kentucky, USA.1 She married Jeremiah Meek, son of James Meek and Mary Elizabeth Stewart, on 19 February 1848 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA,
;
Her 1st of 2 husbands.
Per MeekGenealogy.com: Descendants of Jeremiah and Eliza Jane (MAHONEY) MEEK:
260. George T. Meek was born about 1849 in Kentucky. He married Marian Robinson (Daughter of Jonathan Robinsons) 8 Sep 1874 in Clay Co., IL. She was born about 1853 in Illinois. The are reported in the the 1910 census of Louisville TWP, Clay Co., IL.
261. Eliza A. Meek was born about 1851 in Kentucky. She married Benjamin D. Craig 19 May 1871 in Clay Co., IL According to marriage records. He was born about 1852 and is listed in the 1870 census of Clay Co., IL , age 18, with John Craig, age 58 and Nancy Craig, age 45. See explanation.
262. Elvessa Meek was born about 1853 in Illinois. There is a Marion Co., IL marriage record dated 21 Apr 1872 for Charles O. Ames and Elvessa J. Meeks.
263. Malissa A. Meek was born about 1856 in Illinois.
264. William Douglas Meek was Aug 1863 in Clay Co., IL according to the 1900 census of Greene Co., IL. His age is consistent in the 1910 and 1920 census. He died 28 Apr 1940 In Greene Co., IL according to his death certificate. His tombstone list the year of his birth as 1858. He is not listed in the 1860 census with Jeremiah. He married (1) Mary J. Bishop 25 Jul 1885 in Greene Co., IL according to his marriage license. His age is 24 and his parents were named Jerry Meeks and Eliza Mahoney. Mary's parents were Henry Bishop and Caroline Williams. She was born 26 Mar 1867. She died 26 Jul 1886. He is listed alone in the 1900 census living with Benjamin Edwards.
505. Nora Meek was born in 1886. She died in 1971. She married John Williams Feb 1903.
This is the family of Roger D. Shaw
He married (2) Laura Whitlock. She was born about 1880. She died in 1939. They were reported in the 1910-1930 censuses of Rockbridge TWP. Greene Co., IL.
506. Charles Meeks was born in 1901. He died in 1918.
507. Arnold "Ben" Meeks was born 27 Jul 1904 in Greene Co., IL. He died 23 Dec 1991. He married Velma A. Hudson Mar 1927. She was the daughter of Homer Hudson and Dicy Cook. She was born 4 Dec 1900. She died 19 Apr 1987.
690. Ronnie Meek
691. ??? Meek
692. ??? Meek

508. Cora Meeks was born 27 Apr 1906.
509. Blanche Meeks was born 30 Aug 1910 Greene Co., IL. She died in 2000.
510. Von Meeks was born 10 Jan 1912 in Greene Co., IL. He died 23 Mar 1990 in Greene Co., IL. He married B. Lodema Long 17 Dec 1938 in St. Charles, MO.
693. Barbara Sue Meeks
694. Peggy Jo Meeks

511. Lora Belle Meeks was born 15 Aug 1914 Greene Co., IL.
512. Freda Mae Meeks was born Sep 1916.
513. Commodore William Meeks was born about 1919. was born 23 Dec 1918 in Rockbridge, Greene Co., IL. He died 22 Nov 2001 in Hancock Co., IL. He married Phyllis Kathleen Hudson 23 Dec 1942 in Savanna, Carroll Co., IL. She was the daughter of Everett Hudson and Luella Dickhut. She was born 27 Feb 1922 in Hancock Co., IL. She died 08 Jan 1993 in Hancock Co., IL.
695. Sandra Lynn Meeks was born 14 Nov 1943, Quincy, Adams Co., IL.
A. William Stacy Meeks was born 23 Jun 1966.
696. Bryan Meeks was born Oct 1945, Peoria, IL. He died Oct 1945, Peoria, IL.
697. Ryan Meeks was born Oct 1945, Peoria, IL. He died Oct 1945, Peoria, IL.
698. Larry Kent Meeks was born 15 Jun 1954, Carthage, Hancock Co, IL. He married Cheryl Joann Howald 05 Jul 1974 in Hancock Co., IL, daughter of John Howard and Betty Rubison. She was born 11 Dec 1955 in Hannibal, Marion Co, MO.
771. Christopher John Meeks was born. 04 Dec 1980 in Carthage, Hancock Co, IL. He married Jennifer Lynn Icenogle 04 Oct 2003 in Hancock Co, IL. She was born 15 Jan 1980, Keokuk, Lee Co, IA.
A. Samuel John Meeks was born on 11 Feb 2011 in Ft. Madison, Lee Co., IA.
772. Craig Matthew Meeks was born 28 Dec 1982 in Carthage, Hancock Co., IL. He married Sarah Butler.
Information was provided in part by Christopher Meeks.
514. Hattie Jane Meeks was born 10 Feb 1922 in Illinois. She died 30 Aug 2003 in Greene Co., IL. She married Elmer Brannan.

265. Jerry Riley Meeks was born about 1862 according various records. He died in Mar 1908 at the age of 45. He married Sarah E. Bishop 5 Sep 1888 in Greene Co., IL. His age was 26. His parents were listed as Jerry Meeks and Eliza J. Mahoney. Her parents were Henry Bishop and Caroline Williams.
A. Alvin Everett Meeks was born 8 Jul 1889 in Illinois according to his draft registration. He died May 1971 in Jerseyville, IL according to his obituary and the Social Security Death Index. He married Mary Daisy Glowner. She was born 20 Apr 1894. He was listed in the 1910 census of Macoupin Co., IL. He was single and a border with another family. They were listed in the 1920 census of Jersey Co., IL. Listed with them was Mary Glownery, mother-in-law. They were listed in the 1930 census of MacOupin Co., IL.
1. John Alvin Meeks was born 6 May 1912 in Illinois. He died 8 Jun 1989. He never married.
2. Agnes Viola Meeks was born 24 Apr 1914 in Illinois. She died 11 Aug 1998. She married Dean Everett Thuer.
3. Harry Douglas Meeks was born 29 Mar 1916 in Illinois. He died 10 Nov 1963. He married Noami M. Schmidt She was born 27 Jan 1925. She died 12 Dec 2003.
a. Harry Douglas Meeks was born 27 Dec 1945. He died 9 Feb 1999. He married Darlene Drasel.
b. Saphronia May Meeks was born 20 Jan 1947. She married Anthony Virgil Koester 23 Aug 1975.
1. Theresa Michele Koester was born 27 Mar 1977.She married Alvin Christian Cano 19 May 2007.
2. Mary Elizabeth Koester was born 19 Feb 1978.
3. Jennifer Naomi Koester was born 29 Oct 1982. She married Colin S. Marine 5 Nov 2005.
4. Hershel Edgar Meeks was born 19 Aug 1919 in Illinois. He never married.
5. Helen Leona Meeks was born 19 Jun 1921 in Illinois. She died 24 Mar 1998.
6. Mary Minnie Meeks was born 11 Jan 1924 in Illinois. She died 19 Feb 2000. She married Rufus Louis Hill.
7. Jerry Riley Meeks was born 29 Mar 1927. He died 11 Aug 1986 according to his obituary. He married Beatrice Souser 23 May 1959 in Illinois.
a. Robert Joseph Meeks was born 14 Jun 1960, Illinois. He married Vickie Lynn Mays 14 Jun 1960 in Illinois.
1. Joseph Robert Meeks was born 28 Apr 1981 in Illinois.
2. Rashelle Marie Meeks was born 29 Sep 1984 in Illinois.
3. Shawn Riley Meeks was born 20 Mar 1989 in Illinois.
8. Sophronia Melvina Meeks was born 18 Feb 1929. She married Emil Odaker.
9. Alberta Mae Meeks was born 18 Jun 1931. She married Charles Bick.
10. Dorothy Lucille Meeks was born 15 Jun 1933. She married Harold Dabbs.
B. Viola Meeks Mentioned as a sister in the obituary of Alvin E. Meeks.
C. Mable Meeks Mentioned as a sister in the obituary of Alvin E. Meeks.
D. Loretta Meeks Mentioned as a sister in the obituary of Alvin E. Meeks. She married _____ Lewis. She may be the person listed in the 1910 census of Greene Co., IL living with Douglas Meeks age 47 (Meeks, Reta, Neice, 13 IL)
Jerry married (2) Sufrona Glowner 27 Aug 1903 in Madison Co., IL according to their marriage record. She was born about 1885 according to her marriage record. She was listed in the 1910 census of Madison Co., IL as Sophrona Minks age 23 a widow. She married (1) William Baker 4 May 1901 in Madison Co., IL according to marriage records. She was listed as Mrs. Sufrone Baker when she married Jerry Meeks. She married (3) Foster Scoggins about 1911. They were listed in the 1920 and 1930 censuses of Jersey Co., IL. The following children were mentioned in the 1910 census and Alvin's obituary.
E. Irvin L. Meeks was born 14 Aug 1904 in Illinois. He died 27 Feb 1965. He married Erma _____. Childen: Irvin, Erma May, Harry, and Benny Meeks
F. Ernest Meeks was born about 1907 in Illinois.1
Eliza Jane Mahoney married Almanzer Craig on 12 December 1869 at Marion Co., Illinois, USA,
;
Her 2nd of 2 husbands.1
     Eliza Jane Mahoney and Jeremiah Meek appeared in the census of 1860 at Louisville, Clay Co., Illinois, USA.1

Eliza Jane Mahoney and Almanzer Craig appeared in the census of 1870 at Clay Co., Illinois, USA;
Per MeekGenealogy.com:
     They are listed in the 1870 Census of Clay County with Meek Children W. D. Meek, age 9, and Jerry R. Meek, age 8.1

Family 1

Jeremiah Meek b. c 1825

Family 2

Almanzer Craig

Citations

  1. [S5931] Meek(s) Family Genealogical Clearinghouse, online <https://meekgenealogy.com/>, Accessed 11 July 2025. James Meek (1802- ): https://meekgenealogy.com/Group_A/A25_024.html. Hereinafter cited as MeekGenealogy.com.

Sarah Meek1

F, #101786, b. between 1815 and 1820, d. before 1853
FatherBasil Meek1 b. 1774, d. 19 Oct 1830
MotherElizabeth Ann Lane1 b. 1775
Last Edited11 Jul 2025
     Sarah Meek was born between 1815 and 1820 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA.1 She married Allen Stewart, son of John Stewart (Jr.) and Mary "Polly" Rawlings, on 12 November 1844 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA.1

Sarah Meek died before 1853.1

Family

Allen Stewart b. 1822, d. 1909
Children

Citations

  1. [S5931] Meek(s) Family Genealogical Clearinghouse, online <https://meekgenealogy.com/>, Accessed 11 July 2025. Bazil Meek (1774-1830): https://meekgenealogy.com/Group_A/A25_020.html. Hereinafter cited as MeekGenealogy.com.

Levi Stewart1

M, #101787, b. circa 1846
FatherAllen Stewart1 b. 1822, d. 1909
MotherSarah Meek1 b. bt 1815 - 1820, d. b 1853
Last Edited11 Jul 2025
     Levi Stewart was born circa 1846 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA.1
      ;
Per MeekGenealogy.com: He was living with grandfther in 1860.1

Citations

  1. [S5931] Meek(s) Family Genealogical Clearinghouse, online <https://meekgenealogy.com/>, Accessed 11 July 2025. Bazil Meek (1774-1830): https://meekgenealogy.com/Group_A/A25_020.html. Hereinafter cited as MeekGenealogy.com.

Martha Stewart1

F, #101788, b. circa 1847
FatherAllen Stewart1 b. 1822, d. 1909
MotherSarah Meek1 b. bt 1815 - 1820, d. b 1853
Last Edited11 Jul 2025
     Martha Stewart was born circa 1847 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA.1 She married Samuel Beeper in 1865.1

Family

Samuel Beeper

Citations

  1. [S5931] Meek(s) Family Genealogical Clearinghouse, online <https://meekgenealogy.com/>, Accessed 11 July 2025. Bazil Meek (1774-1830): https://meekgenealogy.com/Group_A/A25_020.html. Hereinafter cited as MeekGenealogy.com.

Daniel Stewart1

M, #101790, b. 1849
FatherAllen Stewart1 b. 1822, d. 1909
MotherSarah Meek1 b. bt 1815 - 1820, d. b 1853
Last Edited11 Jul 2025
     Daniel Stewart was born in 1849 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA.1

Citations

  1. [S5931] Meek(s) Family Genealogical Clearinghouse, online <https://meekgenealogy.com/>, Accessed 11 July 2025. Bazil Meek (1774-1830): https://meekgenealogy.com/Group_A/A25_020.html. Hereinafter cited as MeekGenealogy.com.