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Joseph Pierson Meeker Capt 1737–1802 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1737

Birth Location: Springfield, Union, New Jersey

Death Date: 14 Nov 1802

Death Location: Mendham, Morris, New Jersey

Father: Timothy Sr

Mother: Sarah Pierson

Spouse(s): Mary Smith

Children(s): Joseph Meeker, Caleb Meeker

In 1737, Joseph Pierson Meeker Capt entered the world in Springfield, Union, New Jersey, born to Timothy Meeker Sr And Sarah Pierson. In 1780, Joseph Pierson Meeker Capt resided in Essex County, New Jersey, United States. In 1781, Joseph Pierson Meeker Capt resided in Springfield, Essex County, NJ. Joseph Pierson Meeker Capt married Mary Molly Smith, and had children including Caleb Meeker, Joseph Meeker. Joseph Pierson Meeker Capt passed away in 1802 in Mendham, Morris, New Jersey.

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Biography

  • In 1737, Joseph Pierson Meeker Capt entered the world in Springfield, Union, New Jersey, born to Timothy Meeker Sr And Sarah Pierson.
  • In 1780, Joseph Pierson Meeker Capt resided in Essex County, New Jersey, United States.
  • In 1781, Joseph Pierson Meeker Capt resided in Springfield, Essex County, NJ.
  • Joseph Pierson Meeker Capt married Mary Molly Smith, and had children including Caleb Meeker, Joseph Meeker.
  • Joseph Pierson Meeker Capt passed away in 1802 in Mendham, Morris, New Jersey.

Immediate Family

Parents

Timothy Sr
1708–1798
Birth Location: Elizabethtown, Essex, New York, USA
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Sarah Pierson
1719–1737
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Mary Smith
1741–1834
Birth Location: Springfield, Essex County, New Jersey, USA
MS

Children(s)

Joseph Meeker
1777–1854
Birth Location: Morris, Morris, New Jersey, USA
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Caleb Meeker
1760–1817
Birth Location: Springfield, Union, New Jersey, United States
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Joseph Capt's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Capt
1737–1802
Birth Place: Springfield, Union, New Jersey
Parents
Timothy Meeker Sr
1708–1798
Elizabethtown, Essex, New York, USA
Sarah Pierson
1719–1737
Grandparents
Thomas Meeker
1677–1744
Elizabethtown, New Jersey
Mary (Jane) Ball
1686–1712
Lancaster, Lancaster, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Meeker
1649–1707
Elizabeth Thompson
1654–1745
David Fox
1647–1702
Hannah Ball
1650–1708
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Meeker
1620–1690
Sarah Preston
1626–1666
Thomas Thompson
1616–1676
Mary Hale
1621–1704

Joseph Capt's Descendants

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Joseph (Pierson Meeker) Capt (1737–14 Nov 1802) m. Mary ("Molly") Smith (1741–8 February 1834)
  1. 1. Joseph Meeker 1777–1854 m. Ellen Ryall 1793–
    1. 1. Eliza Meeker 1847–1898 m. Robert Washer 1827–
      1. 1. George (Kinney) Washer 1877–1931 m. Anna (Mary) South 1875–1908
        1. 1. Roberta (Madeline) Washer 1907–1947 m. Phillip (Thomas) Stickles 1905–1970
  2. 2. Caleb Meeker 1760–1817 m. Susan Skinner 1765–1851
    1. 1. Smith Meeker 1786–1868 m. Abigail Oliver 1797–1867
      1. 1. John (O) Meeker 1815–1887 m. Mary (P.) Hendershot 1819–1905
        1. 1. George Meeker 1840–1926 m. Harriet (Jane) McQuilling 1847–1936
        2. 2. Walter Meeker 1844–
        3. 3. Frank Meeker 1853–
      2. 2. Byron (H) Meeker 1835–1888
      3. 3. Norton (C.) Meeker 1832–1898
      4. 4. Mary (Caroline) McIlrath 1818–1907
    2. 2. Aphiah Meeker 1807–1851 m. Nathaniel (D.) Poole 1834–1881
    3. 3. Fannie Meeker 1806–1904

Joseph Capt's Timeline

7 Records

1737
1737
Birth of Joseph Pierson Meeker Capt in Springfield, Union, New Jersey
Springfield, Union, New Jersey
1780
1780
Age 43
Joseph Pierson Meeker Capt resided here in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Essex County, New Jersey, United States
1781
1781
Age 44
Joseph Pierson Meeker Capt resided here in Springfield, Essex County, NJ
Springfield, Essex County, NJ
1793
1793
Age 56
Joseph Pierson Meeker Capt resided here in New Jersey, USA
New Jersey, USA
1799
6 Sep 1799
Age 62
Joseph Pierson Meeker Capt resided here
None
1802
14 Nov 1802
Age 65
Death of Joseph Pierson Meeker Capt in Mendham, Morris, New Jersey
Mendham, Morris, New Jersey
1816
17 May 1816
Age 79
Joseph Pierson Meeker Capt - Probate
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1737
    Event Place: Springfield, Union, New Jersey

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Essex County, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Record Group: Legislature; Series: Petitions, Resolutions, Transactions, Accounts and Miscellaneous Papers, ca. 1700-1845 [New Jersey State Archives]; Call Number: Box 1, Folder 24; Page Number: 1; Family Number: 15

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1781
    Event Place: Springfield, Essex County, NJ
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1643-1890

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1793
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Abstract of Wills, New Jersey, Published Archives Series, First Series; John L. Murphy Publishing Company; New Jersey State Archives

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1799
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Abstract of Wills, New Jersey, Published Archives Series, First Series; John L. Murphy Publishing Company; New Jersey State Archives

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1802
    Event Place: Mendham, Morris, New Jersey

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 17 May 1816
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Abstract of Wills, New Jersey, Published Archives Series, First Series; John L. Murphy Publishing Company; New Jersey State Archives
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