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Esther "Essie" S. McMeekin Chamberlain 1880–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 May 1880

Birth Location: Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA

Death Date: 21 Dec 1949

Death Location: Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Benjamin McMeekin

Mother: Jennie match

Spouse(s): Frederick Jolly

Children(s): Philander Jolly, Jacob Jolly

Esther "Essie" S. McMeekin Chamberlain was born in 1880 in Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA, the child of Benjamin F Mcmeekin And Jennie Marie Safford X Match. In 1900, Esther "Essie" S. McMeekin Chamberlain resided in Topeka Ward 4, Shawnee, Kansas, USA. In 1905, Esther "Essie" S. McMeekin Chamberlain resided in Paola, Miami, Kansas. Esther "Essie" S. McMeekin Chamberlain married Frederick Ralph Jolly, and had children including Jacob Safford Jolly, Philander Chase Sr Jolly. Esther "Essie" S. McMeekin Chamberlain passed away in 1949 in Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Esther "Essie" S. McMeekin Chamberlain was born in 1880 in Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA, the child of Benjamin F Mcmeekin And Jennie Marie Safford X Match.
  • In 1900, Esther "Essie" S. McMeekin Chamberlain resided in Topeka Ward 4, Shawnee, Kansas, USA.
  • In 1905, Esther "Essie" S. McMeekin Chamberlain resided in Paola, Miami, Kansas.
  • Esther "Essie" S. McMeekin Chamberlain married Frederick Ralph Jolly, and had children including Jacob Safford Jolly, Philander Chase Sr Jolly.
  • Esther "Essie" S. McMeekin Chamberlain passed away in 1949 in Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin McMeekin
1850–1923
Birth Location: Shelbyville, Hart, KY.
BM
Jennie match
1852–1921
Birth Location: Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Jm

Spouses(s)

Frederick Jolly
1877–1948
Birth Location: Ohio, United States
FJ

Children(s)

Philander Jolly
1906–1988
Birth Location: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, United States
PJ
Jacob Jolly
1916–2004
Birth Location: Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
JJ

Esther Chamberlain's Ancestors

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Esther Chamberlain
1880–1949
Birth Place: Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
Parents
Benjamin F McMeekin
1850–1923
Shelbyville, Hart, KY.
Jennie (Marie Safford x) match
1852–1921
Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Grandparents
Col. (Hayden D "Old Mac") McMeekin
1822–1885
Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
Mary (Jane Lawrence J2b1-M205 southern) Balkans\Anatolia
1827–1909
Bardstown, Nelson, Kentucky, North America
"Judge" (Jacob Safford x) match
1827–1885
Royalton, Windsor, Vermont, United States
Esther (Mary Coon x) carrier
1828–1865
, , New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Charles McMakin
1796–1870
Elizabeth Duncan
1798–1833
JOHN Lawrence
1790–
Nancy Balkans\Anatolia
1800–1828
Jacob Safford
1796–1863
Jane carrier
1797–1870
TBD notes
1800–
Mary carrier
1800–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William McMechen
1774–1849
Zilpah Pullin
1772–1827
William Duncan
1770–1829
Carr ?
1780–
Lieutenant Lawrence
1750–1843
SARAH Dorsey
1763–1830
Fielder Wilson
1772–1837
ann Balkans\Anatolia
1762–1820
Deacon Safford
1762–1829
Mary Searle
1764–
Stephen carrier
1749–1831
Mercy Chase
1755–1835
Samuel Coon
1774–1840
Olive carrier
1783–1858
issac carrier
1749–1829
hannah carrier
1755–1789

Esther Chamberlain's Descendants

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Esther ("Essie" S. McMeekin) Chamberlain (26 May 1880–21 Dec 1949) m. Frederick (Ralph) Jolly (9 Dec 1877–9 Feb 1948)
  1. 1. Philander (Chase Sr) Jolly 1906–1988 m. Virginia 1909–
    1. 1. Philander (chase Jolly) Junior 1934–2011
  2. 2. Jacob (Safford) Jolly 1916–2004

Esther Chamberlain's Timeline

10 Records

1880
26 May 1880
Birth of Esther "Essie" S. McMeekin Chamberlain in Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 20
Esther "Essie" S. McMeekin Chamberlain resided here in Topeka Ward 4, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
Topeka Ward 4, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
1905
1 Mar 1905
Age 25
Esther "Essie" S. McMeekin Chamberlain resided here in Paola, Miami, Kansas
Paola, Miami, Kansas
1910
1910
Age 30
Esther "Essie" S. McMeekin Chamberlain resided here in Roswell Ward 4, Chaves, New Mexico
Roswell Ward 4, Chaves, New Mexico
1920
1920
Age 40
Esther "Essie" S. McMeekin Chamberlain resided here in Philadelphia Ward 42, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Ward 42, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1930
1930
Age 50
Esther "Essie" S. McMeekin Chamberlain resided here in Haverford, Delaware, Pennsylvania
Haverford, Delaware, Pennsylvania
1935
1935
Age 55
Esther "Essie" S. McMeekin Chamberlain resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 60
Esther "Essie" S. McMeekin Chamberlain resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1948
1948
Age 68
Esther "Essie" S. McMeekin Chamberlain resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1949
21 Dec 1949
Age 69
Death of Esther "Essie" S. McMeekin Chamberlain in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 May 1880
    Event Place: Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3712; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 51-818
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 42, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1643; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 1558; Image: 378.
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Haverford, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2031; Page: 27B; Enumeration District: 73; Image: 759.0.
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Topeka Ward 4, Shawnee, Kansas; Roll: 500; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0161; FHL microfilm: 1240500
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Roswell Ward 4, Chaves, New Mexico; Roll: T624_913; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 24; Image: 733.
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Topeka Ward 4, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Topeka Ward 4, Shawnee, Kansas; Roll: 500; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0161; FHL microfilm: 1240500

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1905
    Event Place: Paola, Miami, Kansas
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Roswell Ward 4, Chaves, New Mexico
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Roswell Ward 4, Chaves, New Mexico; Roll: T624_913; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 24; Image: 733.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 42, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 42, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1643; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 1558; Image: 378.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Haverford, Delaware, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Haverford, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2031; Page: 27B; Enumeration District: 73; Image: 759.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3712; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 51-818

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3712; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 51-818

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Oliver H. Bair Funeral Records Indexes, 1920-1980

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Dec 1949
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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