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Jacob Meek 1755–1843 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 MAR 1755

Birth Location: Elkridge, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA

Death Date: 23 May 1843

Death Location: Richmond, Indiana, United States

Father: Robert Sr

Mother: Elizabeth Meek

Spouse(s): Nancy Marcus

Children(s): Isaac Meek

In 1755, Jacob Meek entered the world in Elkridge, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA, born to Robert Meek Sr And Elizabeth Alexander Meek. In 1800, Jacob Meek resided in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania. In 1810, Jacob Meek resided in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. Jacob Meek married Nancy Jane Marcus, and had children including Isaac Meek. Jacob Meek passed away in 1843 in Richmond, Indiana, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1755, Jacob Meek entered the world in Elkridge, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA, born to Robert Meek Sr And Elizabeth Alexander Meek.
  • In 1800, Jacob Meek resided in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1810, Jacob Meek resided in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States.
  • Jacob Meek married Nancy Jane Marcus, and had children including Isaac Meek.
  • Jacob Meek passed away in 1843 in Richmond, Indiana, United States.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jacob Meek's Ancestors

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Jacob Meek
1755–1843
Birth Place: Elkridge, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Parents
Robert Meek Sr
1722–1777
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Elizabeth (Alexander) Meek
1722–1805
Scotland
Grandparents
John (Alexander) Meek
1686–1765
County Lock Lorn, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Matthew Meek
1662–1712
Mary Miller
1664–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Adam Jr
1640–1699
Mary Johnson
1645–1700
John Johnson
1620–1687
Grace Colvin-Hicks
1620–1686

Jacob Meek's Descendants

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Jacob Meek (8 MAR 1755–23 May 1843) m. Nancy (Jane) Marcus (8 March 1755–20 July 1843)
  1. 1. Isaac Meek 1785–1870 m. Mary Perkins 1782–
    1. 1. William Meek 1781–1844 m. eliza (ann) ward 1781–1835 m. Elizabeth (Ann) Ward 1790–1834
      1. 1. Allen (S) Meek 1827–1919 m. Louisa (Jane) Marlow 1839–1911 m. Nancy Marlow 1836–1856
        1. 1. William (J) Meek 1863–1915 m. Olive (L) Hicks 1876–1931
        2. 2. Charles (H) Meek 1867–
        3. 3. Mary (E) Meek 1871–
        4. 4. Hattie (J) Meek 1874–
        5. 5. Eliza (N) Davis 1858–
      2. 2. Martha (Jane) Meek 1829–1875 m. Jesse (W.) Hiatt 1827–1889

Jacob Meek's Timeline

5 Records

1755
8 MAR 1755
Birth of Jacob Meek in Elkridge, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Elkridge, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
1800
1800
Age 45
Jacob Meek resided here in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania
1810
1810
Age 55
Jacob Meek resided here in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States
Dearborn County, Indiana, United States
1831
1831-1848
Age 76
Jacob Meek resided here in Indiana, USA
Indiana, USA
1843
23 May 1843
Age 88
Death of Jacob Meek in Boston Township, Wayne, Indiana
Boston Township, Wayne, Indiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 MAR 1755
    Event Place: Elkridge, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 40; Page: 167; Image: 8; Family History Library Film: 363343

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Dearborn County, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Territorial Papers of the US; Volume Number: Vol 7; Page Number: 654; Family Number: 5

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1831-1848
    Event Place: Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 May 1843
    Event Place: Boston Township, Wayne, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Richmond, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985

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