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Florence Catherine (Merkel) Meek 1902–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1902

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: Abt 1975

Death Location: St. Petersburg

Father: Casper Merkel

Mother: Alice Merkel

Spouse(s): John Meek

Children(s): Peggy Ogle

Florence Catherine (Merkel) Meek was born in 1902 in Kentucky, the child of Casper J Merkel And Alice Merkel. In 1910, Florence Catherine (Merkel) Meek resided in Indianapolis Ward 9, Marion, Indiana, USA. In 1920, Florence Catherine (Merkel) Meek resided in Louisville Ward 7, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA. Florence Catherine (Merkel) Meek married John Meek, and had children including Peggy Lou Meek Ogle. Florence Catherine (Merkel) Meek passed away in 1975 in St. Petersburg.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • Florence Catherine (Merkel) Meek was born in 1902 in Kentucky, the child of Casper J Merkel And Alice Merkel.
  • In 1910, Florence Catherine (Merkel) Meek resided in Indianapolis Ward 9, Marion, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1920, Florence Catherine (Merkel) Meek resided in Louisville Ward 7, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA.
  • Florence Catherine (Merkel) Meek married John Meek, and had children including Peggy Lou Meek Ogle.
  • Florence Catherine (Merkel) Meek passed away in 1975 in St. Petersburg.

Immediate Family

Parents

Casper Merkel
1881–
Birth Location: Indiana
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Alice Merkel
1878–
Birth Location: England
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Spouses(s)

John Meek
1900–
Birth Location: Kentucky
JM

Children(s)

Peggy Ogle
1926–2007
Birth Location: Kentucky
PO

Florence Meek's Ancestors

Self
Florence Meek
1902–1975
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Casper J Merkel
1881–
Indiana
Alice Merkel
1878–
England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Florence Meek's Descendants

1.
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Florence (Catherine (Merkel)) Meek (abt 1902–Abt 1975) m. John Meek (abt 1900–)
  1. 1. Peggy (Lou (Meek)) Ogle 1926–2007 m. Joseph Ogle 1923–1992
    1. 1. Sandra (Lynn (Ogle)) Dobson 1948–2021

Florence Meek's Timeline

10 Records

1902
abt 1902
Birth of Florence Catherine (Merkel) Meek in Kentucky
Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 8
Florence Catherine (Merkel) Meek resided here in Indianapolis Ward 9, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis Ward 9, Marion, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 18
Florence Catherine (Merkel) Meek resided here in Louisville Ward 7, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville Ward 7, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 28
Florence Catherine (Merkel) Meek resided here in Louisville, Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 33
Florence Catherine (Merkel) Meek resided here in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 38
Florence Catherine (Merkel) Meek resided here in First Magisterial District, Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
First Magisterial District, Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1950
1950
Age 48
Florence Catherine (Merkel) Meek resided here in , Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1963
13 Feb 1963
Age 61
Florence Catherine (Merkel) Meek resided here in St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
1967
1967
Age 65
Florence Catherine (Merkel) Meek resided here in Florida
Florida
1975
Abt 1975
Age 73
Death of Florence Catherine (Merkel) Meek
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1902
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Birth Records, 1847-1911, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910)
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Louisville Ward 7, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_580; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 139
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [6] Florida Death Index
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 9, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T624_368; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0155; FHL microfilm: 1374381
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Courier-Journal; Publication Date: 30 Jul 1975; Publication Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA; ,0.4609847,0.8125399,0.52820355&xid=3355
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 4671; Page: 25; Enumeration District: 56-104

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Indianapolis Ward 9, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 9, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T624_368; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0155; FHL microfilm: 1374381

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Louisville Ward 7, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Louisville Ward 7, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_580; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 139

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Louisville, Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: First Magisterial District, Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: , Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: 4671; Page: 25; Enumeration District: 56-104

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 13 Feb 1963
    Event Place: St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
    Record Source: Florida, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Tampa Bay Times; Publication Date: 13 Feb 1963; Publication Place: St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; &terms=Mrs._Florence_Merckel

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1967
    Event Place: Florida
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: St. Petersburg, Fla.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Courier-Journal; Publication Date: 30 Jul 1975; Publication Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA; ,0.4609847,0.8125399,0.52820355&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt 1975
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Florida Death Index
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Courier-Journal; Publication Date: 30 Jul 1975; Publication Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA; ,0.4609847,0.8125399,0.52820355&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: St. Petersburg
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Courier-Journal; Publication Date: 30 Jul 1975; Publication Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA; ,0.4609847,0.8125399,0.52820355&xid=3355
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