Jacob Meek 1755–1824
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob Meek in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Jacob Meek 1755–1824
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1755, Jacob Meek entered the world in Kentucky, United States, born to jacob meek and mary lee. In 1803, Jacob Meek established residence. Jacob Meek passed away in 1824 in Henry, Tennessee, United States.
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1Record Radford Family Site (23andMe)
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacob Meek
This ancestor line traces from Lincolnshire, England (1595) to Kentucky, United States (1755) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Jacob Meek (1755–1824) was born in Kentucky, United States and died in Henry, Tennessee, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Jacob in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
Jacob Meek's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record