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William Meeker 1620–1690 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1620

Birth Location: Leamington, Warwickshire, England

Death Date: 9 Dec 1690

Death Location: New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Father: Nicholas McCar)

Mother: Elizabeth Bennie

Spouse(s): Sarah Preston

Children(s): Benjamin Meeker

The story of William Meeker began in 1620 in Leamington, Warwickshire, England. In 1690, William Meeker resided in New Jersey, USA. William Meeker married Sarah Jane Preston, and had children including Benjamin Meeker. William Meeker passed away in 1690 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of William Meeker began in 1620 in Leamington, Warwickshire, England.
  • In 1690, William Meeker resided in New Jersey, USA.
  • William Meeker married Sarah Jane Preston, and had children including Benjamin Meeker.
  • William Meeker passed away in 1690 in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States.

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William Meeker's Ancestors

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William Meeker
1620–1690
Birth Place: Leamington, Warwickshire, England
Parents
Nicholas Albert Meeker (Meaker, Mecar, Megar, McCar)
1596–1624
Leamington, Warwickshire, England
Elizabeth ("Rosie") Bennie
1598–1623
Leamington, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
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William Meeker's Descendants

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William Meeker (May 1620–9 Dec 1690) m. Sarah (Jane) Preston (18 Jul 1626–7 Sep 1666)
  1. 1. Benjamin Meeker 1649–1707 m. Elizabeth Thompson 1654–1745
    1. 1. Thomas (Benjamin) Meeker 1685–1754 m. Mary (Ball) Fox 1680–1731
      1. 1. Timothy (Meeker) Rev 1708–1798 m. Desire Cory 1719–1793
        1. 1. Amos Meeker 1745–1804 m. Johanna Force 1739–1820

William Meeker's Timeline

4 Records

1620
May 1620
Birth of William Meeker in Leamington, Warwickshire, England
Leamington, Warwickshire, England
1690
1690
Age 70
William Meeker resided here in New Jersey, USA
New Jersey, USA
1690
1690
Age 70
William Meeker resided here
None
1690
9 Dec 1690
Age 70
Death of William Meeker in New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1620
    Event Place: Leamington, Warwickshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 116
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2043.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: MLC
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1635
    Event Place: America
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: America; Year: 1635; Page Number: 380

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1690
    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 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1690
    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: Death
    Event Date: 9 Dec 1690
    Event Place: New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] New Jersey, U.S., Abstract of Wills, New Jersey, Published Archives Series, First Series; John L. Murphy Publishing Company; New Jersey State Archives
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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