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Lt John Meekins 1649–1706

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Lt Meekins in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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

Born 28 Feb 1649 · Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Died 6 Jan 1706 · East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, British Colonial America
Father Thomas Meekins
Mother Sarah Catherine Hawkins
Siblings Hannah Meakins, Hannah Meekins, Helen Meakins, John Meekins, Joseph Meekins, Mary Meekins, Mehitable Meakins, Samuel Infant Meekins, Sarah Meakins, Sarah Meekins, Thomas Meekins
Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

Lt John Meekins was born in 1649 in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, the child of thomas meekins and sarah catherine hawkins. Lt John Meekins passed away in 1706 in East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, British Colonial America.

Sources

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Life Timeline

1649
Birth of Lt John Meekins in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1706
Death of Lt John Meekins in East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, British Colonial America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lt Meekins

This ancestor line traces from Goudhurst, Kent, England, United Kingdom (1444) to Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States (1649) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lt Meekins (1649–1706) was born in Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States and died in East Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, British Colonial America. 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 Lt 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 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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

Thomas Meekins
Father
Sarah Catherine Hawkins
Mother

Lt Meekins's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lt John Meekins PTP
1649–1706
Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Lt Meekins's Descendants

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Lt John Meekins PTP 1649–1706