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Sophia MEEK 1762–1839 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 03 OCT 1762

Birth Location: Ruardean, Forest of Dean District, Gloucestershire, England

Death Date: 23 Jun 1839

Death Location: Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England

Father: George Meek

Mother: Margaret Teague

Spouse(s): William KNIGHT

Children(s): Margaret Griffiths, Absalom KNIGHT, Hannah Knight, Charlotte Knight, George Knight, Priscilla Knight, William Knight, Kezia Knight, Richard Knight, Samuel Blanch, Lydia Knight, Sophia Knight, Absolom KNIGHT, William Knight, William KNIGHT, Sophia KNIGHT, Richard Knight, Thomas Knight

In 1762, Sophia MEEK entered the world in Ruardean, Forest of Dean District, Gloucestershire, England, born to George Meek And Margaret Teague. Sophia MEEK married William Knight, and had children including Absalom Knight, Absolom Knight, Charlotte Knight, George Knight, Hannah Knight, Kezia Knight, Lydia Knight, Margaret Knight Griffiths, Priscilla Knight, Richard Knight, Samuel Blanch, Sophia Knight, Thomas Knight, William Knight. Sophia MEEK passed away in 1839 in Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1762, Sophia MEEK entered the world in Ruardean, Forest of Dean District, Gloucestershire, England, born to George Meek And Margaret Teague.
  • Sophia MEEK married William Knight, and had children including Absalom Knight, Absolom Knight, Charlotte Knight, George Knight, Hannah Knight, Kezia Knight, Lydia Knight, Margaret Knight Griffiths, Priscilla Knight, Richard Knight, Samuel Blanch, Sophia Knight, Thomas Knight, William Knight.
  • Sophia MEEK passed away in 1839 in Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

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Sophia MEEK's Ancestors

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Sophia MEEK
1762–1839
Birth Place: Ruardean, Forest of Dean District, Gloucestershire, England
Parents
George Meek
1714–1785
Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England
Margaret Teague
1718–1789
Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England
Grandparents
John (Meek) Meeke
1682–1742
Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England
Clare Bridgman
1683–1755
Gloucestershire, England
Edward Teague
1676–1751
Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England
Eleanor Roberts
1676–1747
Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England
Great-Grandparents
Charles Bridgman
1635–1695
Mary Gesse
1640–1721
Thomas Teague
1639–1707
Bridget
1640–1729
Thomas Roberts
1650–1699
Elinor Toms
1637–1684
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles Bridgman
1609–1679
Elizabeth Bridgman
1610–
Nicholas TEAGUE
1611–1684
Mary HEASEMAN
1616–1657
Thomas Roberts
1620–1670
Mary Leighton
1620–1705
William Tombs
1635–1716

Sophia MEEK's Descendants

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Sophia MEEK (03 OCT 1762–23 Jun 1839) m. William KNIGHT (4 Oct 1761–Oct 1829)
  1. 1. Margaret (Knight) Griffiths 1780–1850 m. Jophn Griffiths 1777–1852
    1. 1. Priscilla (Griffiths) Horlick 1816–1874 m. James (Horlick) Sr 1809–1878
      1. 1. Sir (James 1st Baron) Horlick 1844–1921 m. Margaret (Adelaide) Burford 1850–1925
        1. 1. Sir (Ernest Burford Horlick 2nd) Baronet 1880–1934 m. Jane (Shillaber) Martin 1883–1973 m. Lady (Sonia Sophie) Theolesco 1885–1984
        2. 2. Ltn (Col Sir James Nockells Horlick 4th) Baronet 1886–1972 m. Lady (Flora MacDonald Cunliffe) Martin 1888–1955 m. Joan (Isabel) MacGill 1920–1980
        3. 3. Gerald (Noleren) Horlick 1888–1918
        4. 4. Richard (Latham) Horlick 1912–2004
        5. 5. Edith (Carrie) Horlick 1914–1995
        6. 6. Charles (Arthur) Horlick 1922–1997
      2. 2. William Horlick 1846–1936 m. Arabella (Roselia) Horlick 1850–1938
        1. 1. Alexander (James) Horlick 1873–1950
        2. 2. William (Oliver Horlick) Jr 1876–1940
        3. 3. Maybelle (Emma) Horlick 1877–1938
        4. 4. Alice (Priscilla) Horlick 1871–1882
      3. 3. Peter Horlick 1842–1901 m. Alice (Jane) Thompson 1854–1939
        1. 1. Alexander (Nockles) Horlick 1876–1949
        2. 2. Alice (Maud Adelaide) Horlick 1880–1965
        3. 3. Oliver (Peter Thompson) Horlick 1885–1960
      4. 4. John (Griffiths) Horlick 1839–1844
    2. 2. Sophia Griffiths 1809–
    3. 3. Hannah Griffiths 1811–
    4. 4. Sarah GRIFFITHS 1813–1820
    5. 5. Lydia GRIFFITHS 1815–1820
    6. 6. John GRIFFITHS 1802–1822
    7. 7. Elizabeth GRIFFITHS 1806–1828
    8. 8. George GRIFFITHS 1808–
    9. 9. Mary GRIFFITHS 1808–
    10. 10. Isaac GRIFFITHS 1819–1829
  2. 2. Absalom KNIGHT 1797–
  3. 3. Hannah Knight 1787–1859
  4. 4. Charlotte Knight 1798–1854
  5. 5. George Knight 1802–1868
  6. 6. Priscilla Knight 1798–1851
  7. 7. William Knight 1806–1808
  8. 8. Kezia Knight 1805–1805
  9. 9. Richard Knight 1792–1793
  10. 10. Samuel Blanch 1782–1867
  11. 11. Lydia Knight 1784–1865
  12. 12. Sophia Knight 1785–
  13. 13. Absolom KNIGHT 1803–1804
  14. 14. William Knight 1805–1805
  15. 15. William KNIGHT 1790–1806
  16. 16. Sophia KNIGHT 1796–1879
  17. 17. Richard Knight 1794–1804
  18. 18. Thomas Knight 1805–1878

Sophia MEEK's Timeline

4 Records

1762
8 Oct 1762
Birth of Sophia MEEK in Ruardean, Forest of Dean District, Gloucestershire, England
Ruardean, Forest of Dean District, Gloucestershire, England
1762
03 OCT 1762
Birth of Sophia MEEK in Ruardean, Forest of Dean District, Gloucestershire, England
Ruardean, Forest of Dean District, Gloucestershire, England
1839
23 Jun 1839
Age 77
Death of Sophia MEEK in Ruardean, Forest of Dean District, Gloucestershire, England
Ruardean, Forest of Dean District, Gloucestershire, England
1839
23 Jun 1839
Age 77
Death of Sophia MEEK in Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England
Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Oct 1762
    Event Place: Ruardean, Forest of Dean District, Gloucestershire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 OCT 1762
    Event Place: Ruardean, Forest of Dean District, Gloucestershire, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1839
    Event Place: Ruardean, Forest of Dean District, Gloucestershire, England

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1839
    Event Place: Ruardean, Gloucestershire, England

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