YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Matilda Olive Meeks 1863–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 December 1863

Birth Location: Buckhorn, Brown County, Illinois, United States of America

Death Date: 6 May 1924

Death Location: Laddonia, Audrain County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: John Briggs

Mother: Celestia Bullard

Spouse(s): William Meeks

Children(s): Clelia Mecks, Edith Keck, Antoinette Gentry, Walter Meeks, Loren Meeks, Hetty Meeks, Samuel Meeks, John Meeks, William None, A Meeks, Meeks None

In 1863, Matilda Olive Meeks entered the world in Buckhorn, Brown County, Illinois, United States of America, born to John Lenard Briggs And Celestia Bullard. In 1880, Matilda Olive Meeks resided in Independence, Schuyler, Missouri, USA. In 1885, Matilda Olive Meeks established residence. Matilda Olive Meeks married William Thomas Meeks, and had children including A 1 Meeks, Antoinette Gentry, Charles P Arnold Jr, Clelia Mae Mecks, Edith Myrtle Keck, Hetty Clair Meeks, John Meeks, Loren Edward Meeks, Meeks, Samuel Leroy Meeks, Walter Arthur Meeks, William. Matilda Olive Meeks passed away in 1924 in Laddonia, Audrain County, Missouri, United States of America.

Find more search results for Matilda Meeks
MM

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1863, Matilda Olive Meeks entered the world in Buckhorn, Brown County, Illinois, United States of America, born to John Lenard Briggs And Celestia Bullard.
  • In 1880, Matilda Olive Meeks resided in Independence, Schuyler, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1885, Matilda Olive Meeks established residence.
  • Matilda Olive Meeks married William Thomas Meeks, and had children including A 1 Meeks, Antoinette Gentry, Charles P Arnold Jr, Clelia Mae Mecks, Edith Myrtle Keck, Hetty Clair Meeks, John Meeks, Loren Edward Meeks, Meeks, Samuel Leroy Meeks, Walter Arthur Meeks, William.
  • Matilda Olive Meeks passed away in 1924 in Laddonia, Audrain County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Matilda Meeks's Ancestors

Self
Matilda Meeks
1863–1924
Birth Place: Buckhorn, Brown County, Illinois, United States of America
Parents
John Lenard Briggs
1820–1863
Davidson Co., North Carolina
Celestia Bullard
1838–1906
Virginia
Grandparents
Sarah (Sally Johnson) Briggs
1798–1895
North Carolina, United States
Henry Briggs
1806–1889
Davidson, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Fannie Bullard
1797–1862
Grayson, Virginia, USA
John BULLARD
1799–1854
Johnston County, North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
William Briggs
1777–1855
Elizabeth Floyd
1776–1850
MOSES QUESENBERRY
1775–1842
Elizabeth QUESENBERRY
1767–1844
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Francis NC)
1754–1816
Isobel JOHNSTONE
1763–1837
George Quesenberry
1748–1812
Martha Slinker
1758–1797
Aaron Quisenberry
1720–1795
Joyce Dudley
1721–1799

Matilda Meeks's Descendants

1.
MM
Matilda (Olive) Meeks (20 December 1863–6 May 1924) m. William (Thomas) Meeks (1 Mar 1851–14 Feb 1934)
  1. 1. Clelia (Mae) Mecks 1897–1966 m. Stewart (Burton Garrett) Sr 1893–1977 m. Walter Hendrix 1889–
    1. 1. Richard (Harold) Garrett 1916–1965 m. Emily (R) Manning 1920–2009
      1. 1. Richard (Harold Garrett) Jr 1937–2006 m. Donna (Darleane) Eskew 1942–2012
      2. 2. Ray (Edward) Garrett 1939–2012
    2. 2. Willie Garret 1915–1986
    3. 3. Ray Garret 1920–
    4. 4. Virginia Garret 1925–
    5. 5. Mildred Garret 1918–
    6. 6. Raymond (Alfred) Garrett 1920–2009
    7. 7. Stewart (Burton Garrett) Jr 1934–1934
    8. 8. Effie (Marie) Havrum 1940–2018
  2. 2. Edith (Myrtle) Keck 1891–1945
  3. 3. Antoinette Gentry 1885–1955
  4. 4. Walter (Arthur) Meeks 1918–1934
  5. 5. Loren (Edward) Meeks 1881–1918
  6. 6. Hetty (Clair) Meeks 1892–1895
  7. 7. Samuel (Leroy) Meeks 1889–1893
  8. 8. John Meeks 1900–
  9. 9. William 1895–
  10. 10. A (1) Meeks 1899–
  11. 11. Meeks 1885–

Matilda Meeks's Timeline

7 Records

1863
20 December 1863
Birth of Matilda Olive Meeks in Buckhorn, Brown County, Illinois, United States of America
Buckhorn, Brown County, Illinois, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 17
Matilda Olive Meeks resided here in Independence, Schuyler, Missouri, USA
Independence, Schuyler, Missouri, USA
1885
abt 1885
Age 22
Matilda Olive Meeks resided here
None
1900
1900
Age 37
Matilda Olive Meeks resided here in Prairie, Audrain, Missouri, USA
Prairie, Audrain, Missouri, USA
1910
1910
Age 47
Matilda Olive Meeks resided here in Mexico Ward 2, Audrain, Missouri, USA
Mexico Ward 2, Audrain, Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 57
Matilda Olive Meeks resided here in Mexico Ward 3, Audrain, Missouri, USA
Mexico Ward 3, Audrain, Missouri, USA
1924
6 May 1924
Age 61
Death of Matilda Olive Meeks in Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri, United States of America
Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 December 1863
    Event Place: Buckhorn, Brown County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-2003
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, Various Illinois County Courthouses; Various Illinois County Courthouses; Marriage Records; Collection Title: Marriage Records
    [8] Wyoming, U.S., Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Independence, Schuyler, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1885
    Record Source: Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-2003

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Prairie, Audrain, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Mexico Ward 2, Audrain, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Mexico Ward 3, Audrain, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 May 1924
    Event Place: Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Audrain County, Missouri, U.S., Obituaries, 1930-1942
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Wyoming, U.S., Death Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Laddonia, Audrain County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE