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William Meek 1784–1863 – Genealogical Records
Birth Date: 2 April 1784
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA
Death Date: 9 August 1863
Death Location: Bonaparte, Van Buren County, Iowa, United States of America
Father: Robert Meek
Mother: Elizabeth Alexander
Spouse(s): Martha Johnson
Children(s): Benjamin Meek, Isaiah Meek, Johnson Meek, Joseph Meek, Robert Meek, William Meek, Rachel Poe, Elizabeth Woods, Ann Charlton, Elias Johnson
William Meek was born in 1784 in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of Robert Meek And Elizabeth Alexander. In 1810, William Meek resided in East Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1820, William Meek resided in West Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. William Meek married Martha Elizabeth Johnson, Rebecca Quillen, and had children including Ann Mary Charlton, Benjamin Meek, Elias Johnson, Elizabeth Woods, Isaiah Meek, Johnson Meek, Joseph Meek, Rachel Jane Poe, Robert Meek, William Meek. William Meek passed away in 1863 in Bonaparte, Van Buren County, Iowa, United States of America.
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Biography
- William Meek was born in 1784 in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA, the child of Robert Meek And Elizabeth Alexander.
- In 1810, William Meek resided in East Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
- In 1820, William Meek resided in West Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
- William Meek married Martha Elizabeth Johnson, Rebecca Quillen, and had children including Ann Mary Charlton, Benjamin Meek, Elias Johnson, Elizabeth Woods, Isaiah Meek, Johnson Meek, Joseph Meek, Rachel Jane Poe, Robert Meek, William Meek.
- William Meek passed away in 1863 in Bonaparte, Van Buren County, Iowa, United States of America.
Immediate Family
Parents
Robert Meek
1732–1786
Birth Location: County Antrim, Ulster Province, Northern Ireland
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Elizabeth Alexander
1735–1805
Birth Location: Wales, United Kingdom
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Spouses(s)
Martha Johnson
1785–1855
Birth Location: Ohio, Virginia, United States
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Children(s)
Benjamin Meek
1825–1838
Birth Location: Wayne, Ohio, USA
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Isaiah Meek
1821–1892
Birth Location: –
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Johnson Meek
1805–1893
Birth Location: Virginia, Virginia, USA
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Joseph Meek
1830–1900
Birth Location: Constantine, St Joseph, Michigan, USA
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Robert Meek
1815–1885
Birth Location: Wayne, Ohio, USA
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William Meek
1818–1880
Birth Location: Wayne, Ohio, USA
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Rachel Poe
1823–1888
Birth Location: Warren, Ohio, USA
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Elizabeth Woods
1813–1901
Birth Location: Wayne, Ohio, USA
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Ann Charlton
1818–1890
Birth Location: Ohio, Ohio, USA
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Elias Johnson
1810–1861
Birth Location: Brook, Virginia, United States
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William Meek's Ancestors
Self
William Meek
1784–1863
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Robert Meek
1732–1786
County Antrim, Ulster Province, Northern Ireland
Elizabeth Alexander
1735–1805
Wales, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Meek's Descendants
1.
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William Meek
(2 April 1784–9 August 1863)
m. Martha (Elizabeth) Johnson (7 Mar 1785–25 Jan 1855)
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1. Benjamin Meek 1825–1838
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2. Isaiah Meek 1821–1892
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3. Johnson Meek 1805–1893
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4. Joseph Meek 1830–1900
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5. Robert Meek 1815–1885
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6. William Meek 1818–1880
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7. Rachel (Jane) Poe 1823–1888
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8. Elizabeth Woods 1813–1901
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9. Ann (Mary) Charlton 1818–1890
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10. Elias Johnson 1810–1861
William Meek's Timeline
12 Records
1784
2 April 1784
Birth of William Meek in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 26
William Meek resided here in East Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
East Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 36
William Meek resided here in West Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
West Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1830
1830
Age 46
William Meek resided here in White Pigeon, St. Joseph, Michigan, USA
White Pigeon, St. Joseph, Michigan, USA
1837
11 Jan 1837
Age 53
William Meek resided here in Constantine, Michigan, USA
Constantine, Michigan, USA
1840
1840
Age 56
William Meek resided here in Ferguson, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
Ferguson, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
1847
1847
Age 63
William Meek resided here in Van Buren, Iowa, USA
Van Buren, Iowa, USA
1850
1850
Age 66
William Meek resided here in Farmington, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
Farmington, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
1852
1852
Age 68
William Meek resided here in Farmington Township, Van Buren County, IA
Farmington Township, Van Buren County, IA
1860
1860
Age 76
William Meek resided here in Farmington, Bonaparte, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
Farmington, Bonaparte, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
1863
9 August 1863
Age 79
Death of William Meek in Bonaparte, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
Bonaparte, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
1863
6 Oct 1863
Age 79
William Meek - Probate in Van Buren, Iowa, USA
Van Buren, Iowa, USA
1784
2 April 1784
Birth of William Meek in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 26
William Meek resided here in East Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
East Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 36
William Meek resided here in West Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
West Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1830
1830
Age 46
William Meek resided here in White Pigeon, St. Joseph, Michigan, USA
White Pigeon, St. Joseph, Michigan, USA
1837
11 Jan 1837
Age 53
William Meek resided here in Constantine, Michigan, USA
Constantine, Michigan, USA
1840
1840
Age 56
William Meek resided here in Ferguson, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
Ferguson, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
1847
1847
Age 63
William Meek resided here in Van Buren, Iowa, USA
Van Buren, Iowa, USA
1850
1850
Age 66
William Meek resided here in Farmington, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
Farmington, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
1852
1852
Age 68
William Meek resided here in Farmington Township, Van Buren County, IA
Farmington Township, Van Buren County, IA
1860
1860
Age 76
William Meek resided here in Farmington, Bonaparte, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
Farmington, Bonaparte, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
1863
9 August 1863
Age 79
Death of William Meek in Bonaparte, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
Bonaparte, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
1863
6 Oct 1863
Age 79
William Meek - Probate in Van Buren, Iowa, USA
Van Buren, Iowa, USA
Sources
Genealogy Event 1
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 2 April 1784
Event Place: Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA
Record Source:
[1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
[2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Farmington, Van Buren, Iowa; Roll: M653_342; Page: 240; Family History Library Fi
[3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Farmington, Van Buren, Iowa; Roll: 189; Page: 301a
[4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[5] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
Event Place: East Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: East Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 57; Page: 92; Image: Pam252_57-0093; FHL Roll: 0193683
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
Event Place: West Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: West Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania; Page: 236; NARA Roll: M33_113; Image: 394
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1830
Event Place: White Pigeon, St. Joseph, Michigan, USA
Record Source:
[1] Michigan, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
[2] 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: White Pigeon, St Joseph, Michigan Territory; Series: M19; Roll: 69; Page: 174; Family History Library Film: 0363348
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 11 Jan 1837
Event Place: Constantine, Michigan, USA
Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Constantine Republican; Publication Date: 11 Jan 1837; Publication Place: Constantine, Michigan, USA
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1840
Event Place: Ferguson, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Ferguson, Centre, Pennsylvania; Roll: 451; Page: 106; Family History Library Film: 0020541
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1847
Event Place: Van Buren, Iowa, USA
Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1850
Event Place: Farmington, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Non-population Census Schedules for Iowa, 1850-1880; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007
[2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Farmington, Van Buren, Iowa; Roll: 189; Page: 301a
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1852
Event Place: Farmington Township, Van Buren County, IA
Record Source: Iowa, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1838-1846
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1860
Event Place: Farmington, Bonaparte, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Farmington, Van Buren, Iowa; Roll: M653_342; Page: 240; Family History Library Fi
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 9 August 1863
Event Place: Bonaparte, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
Record Source:
[1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
[2] Iowa, Wills and Probate Records, Administration and Guardian Bonds and Letters, 1843-1885; Author: Iowa. Circuit Court (Van Buren County)
[3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 12
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Bonaparte, Van Buren County, Iowa, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
[2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[3] Iowa Gravestones Index
Genealogy Event 13
Event Type: Probate
Event Date: 6 Oct 1863
Event Place: Van Buren, Iowa, USA
Record Source: Iowa, Wills and Probate Records, Administration and Guardian Bonds and Letters, 1843-1885; Author: Iowa. Circuit Court (Van Buren County)
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 2 April 1784
Event Place: Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA
Record Source:
[1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
[2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Farmington, Van Buren, Iowa; Roll: M653_342; Page: 240; Family History Library Fi
[3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Farmington, Van Buren, Iowa; Roll: 189; Page: 301a
[4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[5] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
Event Place: East Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: East Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 57; Page: 92; Image: Pam252_57-0093; FHL Roll: 0193683
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
Event Place: West Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: West Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania; Page: 236; NARA Roll: M33_113; Image: 394
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1830
Event Place: White Pigeon, St. Joseph, Michigan, USA
Record Source:
[1] Michigan, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
[2] 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: White Pigeon, St Joseph, Michigan Territory; Series: M19; Roll: 69; Page: 174; Family History Library Film: 0363348
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 11 Jan 1837
Event Place: Constantine, Michigan, USA
Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Constantine Republican; Publication Date: 11 Jan 1837; Publication Place: Constantine, Michigan, USA
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1840
Event Place: Ferguson, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA
Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Ferguson, Centre, Pennsylvania; Roll: 451; Page: 106; Family History Library Film: 0020541
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1847
Event Place: Van Buren, Iowa, USA
Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1850
Event Place: Farmington, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Non-population Census Schedules for Iowa, 1850-1880; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007
[2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Farmington, Van Buren, Iowa; Roll: 189; Page: 301a
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1852
Event Place: Farmington Township, Van Buren County, IA
Record Source: Iowa, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1838-1846
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1860
Event Place: Farmington, Bonaparte, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Farmington, Van Buren, Iowa; Roll: M653_342; Page: 240; Family History Library Fi
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 9 August 1863
Event Place: Bonaparte, Van Buren, Iowa, USA
Record Source:
[1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
[2] Iowa, Wills and Probate Records, Administration and Guardian Bonds and Letters, 1843-1885; Author: Iowa. Circuit Court (Van Buren County)
[3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Genealogy Event 12
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Bonaparte, Van Buren County, Iowa, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] Iowa, Cemetery Records
[2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[3] Iowa Gravestones Index
Genealogy Event 13
Event Type: Probate
Event Date: 6 Oct 1863
Event Place: Van Buren, Iowa, USA
Record Source: Iowa, Wills and Probate Records, Administration and Guardian Bonds and Letters, 1843-1885; Author: Iowa. Circuit Court (Van Buren County)