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     Delilah Young was born in 1829 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA.¹ She married Allen Stewart, son of John Stewart (Jr.) and Mary "Polly" Rawlings, circa 1853.¹

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     Joshua B. Meek was born on 8 February 1831 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA;
Aged 18 in the 1850 census. Aged 44 on 1882 marriage record. DOB and POB from FaG. MeekGenealogy.com says he was born 8 Feb 1835 quoting his death certificate.^1,2,3 He married Sharlotta Land on 27 March 1855 at Marion Co., Illinois, USA,
;
His 1st of 4 wives.⁴ Joshua B. Meek married Sarah J. Copple on 22 June 1858 at Marion Co., Illinois, USA,
;
His 2nd of 4 wives.⁴ Joshua B. Meek married Harriet Bryant on 25 February 1869 at Marion Co., Illinois, USA,
;
His 3rd of 4 wives. Per MeekGenealogy.com: "This marriage is mentioned in the marriage index as well as Joshua's pension record."⁴ Joshua B. Meek married Mary Louisa Scheer, daughter of K. C. Scheer and Esther Tallon, in 1882 at Christian Co., Illinois, USA,
;

Mary L Scheer in the Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940
Name     Ma

J B Meek in the Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940 Joshua B. Meek married Mary Louisa Scheer, daughter of K. C. Scheer and Esther Tallon, on 5 January 1885 at Taylorville, Christian Co., Illinois, USA,
;
His 4th of 4 wives.⁴
Joshua B. Meek died on 26 August 1918 at Clinton Co., Illinois, USA, at age 87;
Per MeekGenealogy.com: She died in Marion Co., IL.^2,4
Joshua B. Meek was buried after 26 August 1918 at Elmwood Cemetery, Centralia, Marion Co., Illinois, USA;
From Find A Grave:
Birth     8 Feb 1831, Henry County, Kentucky, USA
Death     26 Aug 1918 (aged 87), Clinton County, Illinois, USA
Burial     Elmwood Cemetery, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois, USA
Plot     
53-16-5
Inscription:      PVT UNION CO K 111 IL INF CIVIL WAR
Family Members
Spouse
     Mary Scheer Meek 1856–1925 (m. 1884)
Maintained by: Stella Schilling
Originally Created by: David Woody
Added: Mar 5, 2012
Find a Grave Memorial ID: 86265122.²
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Per MeekGenealogy.com:
     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.

     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.

Joshua B. Meek was listed as a resident in James Meek's household in the census report on 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.^3,6

Joshua B. Meek began military service on 14 August 1862 at Civil War - Union Army, Illinois, USA,
Per MeekGenealogy.com: He enlisted in the Civil War 14 Aug 1862 in Co K, 111 ILL Inf. He mustered out 7 Jan 1865.⁴ He witnessed the beginning of military service of James D. Meek between 16 August 1862 and 7 June 1865;
Per MeekGenealogy.com: "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."⁴

Joshua B. Meek and James 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."⁴

Joshua B. Meek appeared in the census of 1900 at Marion Co., Illinois, USA.⁴

     Mary Louisa Scheer was born on 11 October 1856;
Age 25 on 1882 marriage record.^2,3 She was born on 17 October 1856.¹ She married Joshua B. Meek, son of James Meek and Mary Elizabeth Stewart, in 1882 at Christian Co., Illinois, USA,
;

Mary L Scheer in the Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940
Name     Ma

J B Meek in the Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1800-1940 Mary Louisa Scheer married Joshua B. Meek, son of James Meek and Mary Elizabeth Stewart, on 5 January 1885 at Taylorville, Christian Co., Illinois, USA,
;
His 4th of 4 wives.¹
Mary Louisa Scheer was buried after 29 November 1925 at Elmwood Cemetery, Centralia, Marion Co., Illinois, USA;
From Find A Grave:
Birth     11 Oct 1856, USA
Death     29 Nov 1925 (aged 69), USA
Burial     Elmwood Cemetery, Centralia, Marion County, Illinois, USA
Family Members
Spouse
     Pvt Joshua Meek 1831–1918 (m. 1884)
Maintained by: Find a Grave
Originally Created by: timothy hatfield
Added: Jul 14, 2007
Find a Grave Memorial ID: 20447314.³
Mary Louisa Scheer died on 30 November 1925 at Marion Co., Illinois, USA, at age 69.¹

     Jeremiah Meek was born circa 1825 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA;
Aged XXX in YYYY census.¹ He married Eliza Jane Mahoney, daughter of Lloyd Mahoney and Jane Clark, 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.
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.
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Per MeekGenealogy.com:
     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.¹

Jeremiah Meek and Eliza Jane Mahoney appeared in the census of 1860 at Louisville, Clay Co., Illinois, USA.¹

     Unknown Meek was born between 1820 and 1830.¹

     Mary Meek was born circa 1828 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA;
Aged 22 in the 1850 census.^1,2
     Mary Meek was listed as a resident in James Meek's household in the census report on 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.^2,3

     Sharlotta Land married Joshua B. Meek, son of James Meek and Mary Elizabeth Stewart, on 27 March 1855 at Marion Co., Illinois, USA,
;
His 1st of 4 wives.¹
Sharlotta Land died before August 1858;
Her husband remarried on 22 June 1858.¹

     Sarah J. Copple married Joshua B. Meek, son of James Meek and Mary Elizabeth Stewart, on 22 June 1858 at Marion Co., Illinois, USA,
;
His 2nd of 4 wives.¹
Sarah J. Copple died before 1870;
Per MeekGenealogy.com: "She is out of the family by 1870 as Joshua and his two children are living with his father in the 1870 census."¹

     Harriet Bryant married Joshua B. Meek, son of James Meek and Mary Elizabeth Stewart, on 25 February 1869 at Marion Co., Illinois, USA,
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His 3rd of 4 wives. Per MeekGenealogy.com: "This marriage is mentioned in the marriage index as well as Joshua's pension record."¹
Harriet Bryant died before 5 January 1882;
Hewr husband remarried on 5 Jan 1882.¹

     Squire Meek was born circa 1825.¹ He married Martha Meek, daughter of Jesse Meek, on 8 February 1844 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA.¹

     Squire Meek was listed as a resident in Jonathan S. Meek Sr. and Catharine Newhouse's household in the census report in 1830 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA;
Jonathan Meck in the 1830 United States Federal Census
There are six MEEK households on this page:

p. 307, line 5

Squire Meek was listed as a resident in Jonathan S. Meek Sr. and Catharine Newhouse's household in the census report in 1840 at Henry Co., Kentucky, USA;
Janathan Meck in the 1840 United States Federal Census
There are five MEEK houseolds on this page:

p. 278, line 25

     James D. Meek was born circa 1837 at Kentucky, USA;
Aged 13 in the 1850 census.^1,2 He married Susan Hill on 2 May 1866 at Marion Co., Illinois, USA,
;
His 1st of 2 wives.¹ James D. Meek married Martha E. Blalock on 17 September 1887 at Clinton Co., Illinois, USA,
;
His 2nd of 2 wives; her 2nd of 2 husbands.¹
James D. Meek died on 4 May 1917.¹
     James D. Meek was listed as a resident in James Meek's household in the census report on 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.^2,3

James D. Meek was listed as a resident in James Meek and Mary Elizabeth Stewart's household in the census report on 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.⁴

James D. Meek began military service between 16 August 1862 and 7 June 1865
Per MeekGenealogy.com: "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."¹

James D. Meek appeared in the census of 1880 at Marion Co., Illinois, USA;
Per MeekGenealogy.com: "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."¹

     S. Ellen Meek Meek was born circa 1867.¹

     Sarah N. Meek was born circa 1840 at Kentucky, USA;
Aged 10 in the 1850 census.^1,2 She married Joseph Criag on 17 July 1856 at Marion Co., Kentucky, USA,
;
Her 1st of 2 husbands
Per MeekGenealogy.com:
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. Sarah N. Meek married William Bryant on 6 October 1870 at Marion Co., Illinois, USA,
;
Her 2nd of 2 husbands; his 3rd of 3 wives
Per MeekGenealogy.com:
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.
This information provided by Lois Branch.¹
     Sarah N. Meek and William Bryant appeared in the census at Marion Co., Illinois, USA;
Per MeekGenealogy.com: " Sarah is living with William when the 1870 census was taken in Jun 1870."¹

Sarah N. Meek was listed as a resident in James Meek's household in the census report on 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.^2,3

Sarah N. Meek and Joseph Criag appeared in the census of 1860 at Marion Co., Illinois, USA;
Per MeekGenealogy.com: "They are listed in the 1860 census of Marion Co., IL with Ellen, age 2. John Joseph Craig was living alone in Jun 1870."¹

     Levilla (?) married William Bryant
;
His 1st of 3 wives.¹ Levilla (?) was born circa 1823 at South Carolina, USA.¹

     Delilah (?) and William Bryant were divorced;
Per MeekGenealogy.com: "He divorced Delilah 19 Apr 1870 in Marion Co. IL."¹ Delilah (?) was born circa 1820 at Tennessee, USA.¹ She married William Bryant before 1849
;
His 2nd of 3 wives.¹
Delilah (?) died on 17 May 1875 at Illinois, USA.¹

     Martha Meek was born circa 1841 at Kentucky, USA;
Aged 9 in the 1850 census; 17 in 1860.^1,2,3
     Martha Meek was listed as a resident in James Meek's household in the census report on 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.^2,4

Martha Meek was listed as a resident in James Meek and Mary Elizabeth Stewart's household in the census report on 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

     Laurinda Meek was born circa 1847 at Kentucky, USA;
Aged 3 in the 1850 census; 14 in 1860.^1,2,3 She married Adrew J. Fennermore on 29 January 1865 at Clay Co., Illinois, USA,
;
Per MeekGenealogy.com: "Not proven to be the Lorinda in the marriage records."¹
     Laurinda Meek was listed as a resident in James Meek's household in the census report on 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.^2,4

Laurinda Meek was listed as a resident in James Meek and Mary Elizabeth Stewart's household in the census report on 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

     Jonathan S. Meek Jr. was born circa 1841 at Kentucky, USA;
Aged 19 in the 1860 census.¹ He married Sophronia McKown on 28 March 1860 at Clay Co., Illinois, USA,
;
Married within the year per the 1860 census. Her 1st of 2 husbands.^1,2
     Jonathan S. Meek Jr. was listed as a resident in Jonathan S. Meek Sr. and Catharine Newhouse's household in the census report on 15 August 1850 at District 1, Henry Co., Kentucky, USA;
Johnathan S Meek in the 1850 United States Federal Census
There are five MEEK households on this page:

p. 371-A, lines 22-27, dwelling 111, family 114
22 MEEK, Jonathan S. 52 [1798] M W Farmer $800 KY
23 " , Catherine 49 [1801] F W KY
24 " , Lavinia 19 [1831] F W KY
25 " , Simpson 16 [1834] M W KY
26 " , Thos 13 [1837] M W KY
27 " , Jonathan S. 7 [1843] M W KY.³

Jonathan S. Meek Jr. was listed as a resident in Catharine Newhouse's household in the census report on 10 August 1860 at Suttons Point PO, District 1, Marion Co., Illinois, USA;
Catharine Meck in the 1860 United States Federal Census
p. 548, lines 33-35, dwelling 1118, family 1097
33 MEEK, Catharine 59 [1801] F W $1000 $300 KY
34 " , Jonathan S. 19 [1841] M W Farmer KY Married-w/in-Year
34 " , Sophrona 16 [1877] F W IL.^2,1