Thomas Meeks



By Christopher A. Meek

1. Thomas Meeks was born about 1768 in Scotland. His will was written 25 Feb 1826 in Monongalia Co., VA. The will was probated in May 1826.

He married Elizabeth Susannah George about 1793 in Maryland. She was born about 1776 in Maryland. She died about 1841 in Champaign Co., OH. She was the daughter of William George and Nancy ______.

DNA implications: A descendant of Thomas Meeks born about 1768 matches the Group B3. This ancestor lived in Monongalia Co., VA now West Virginia. There is no known connection to the men who lived in Pitt Co., NC and Thomas may not descend from them. Family lore says he was born in Scotland. However, he may actually have been born in Maryland. Either way he may represent a separate branch that descended from the common ancestor of Group B3.

  • 11. William Meeks was born about 1794 in Monongalia Co., VA. He married Ann Vinson 17 Jan 1815 in Monongalia Co., VA, daughter of John Vinson. She was born about 1796.
  • 12. Elizabeth Meeks was born about 1795, Monongalia Co., VA. She married George W. Vinson 14 Aug 1815 in Monongalia Co., VA. He was born about 1795.
  • 13. Susannah Meeks was born 2 Mar 1796 in Monongalia Co., VA. She died 31 May 1855 in Vermilion Co., IL. She married Robert Courtney 23 Apr 1812, Monongalia Co., VA. He was born about 1790.
  • 14. Amos Meeks was born 7 Apr 1800 in Monongalia Co., VA. he died 4 Apr 1877 in Randolph Co., IN. He married Nancy Means 30 Aug 1821 in Monongalia Co., VA. She was born 22 Apr 1803 in Monongalia Co., VA.
    • 101. Robert Meeks was born 8 JUL 1822 in Monongalia Co., VA.
    • 102. Catherine Meeks was born 11 SEP 1824 in Monongalia Co., VA.
    • 103. Susannah (Susan) Meeks was born 7 MAR 1826 in Monongalia Co., VA.
    • 104. Thomas Meeks was born 3 SEP 1827 in Monongalia Co., VA.
    • 105. Isaac Meeks was born 7 SEP 1829 in Monongalia Co., VA.
    • 106. Lavina Meeks was born 27 AUG 1831 in Monongalia Co., VA.
    • 107. Rebecca Meeks was born 7 MAR 1833 in Monongalia Co., VA.
    • 108. William Meeks was born 1834
    • 109. Joseph Meeks was born 29 NOV 1836 in Monongalia Co., VA.
    • 110. Josiah Meeks was born 29 NOV 1836 in Monongalia Co., VA.
    • 111. Mary Meeks was born 15 FEB 1838 in Monongalia Co., VA.
    • 112. Jacob M. Meeks was born 28 APR 1840 in Randolph Co., IN.
    • 113. Matilda Meeks was born 9 FEB 1842 in Randolph Co., IN.
    • 114. John W. Meeks was born JAN 1844 in Randolph Co., IN.
    • 115. Nancy Meeks was born 13 FEB 1849 in Randolph Co., IN.

    He married (2) Lavina Thomas about 1855. She was born about 1818.
    • 116. Amos Fletcher Meeks was born 9 Dec 1856 in Randolph Co., IN.
    • 117. Isadora Meeks was born about 1859 in Indiana.
  • 15. Matthew George Meeks was about 1802. He died 25 Aug 1880 in Wood Co., VA. He married Lydia Sinclair 8 Jun 1826 in Harrison Co., WV according to marriage records. They were listed in the 1850 to 1880 censuses of Wood., Co., WV.
    • 121. Thomas Meeks was born about 1827 in Virginia.
    • 122. Susan Meeks was born about 1829 in Wood Co., VA.
    • 123. Elizabeth Meeks was born 15 Aug 1830 in Wood Co., VA.
    • 124. Mary Ann Meeks was born about 1832 in Wood Co., VA.
    • 125. Lemuel Meeks was born about 1834 in Wood Co., VA.
      • He died 16 Jan 1906 Wood Co., WV. He married Amanda Broy 25 May 1854 Wood Co., WV according to marriage records. She was born about 1838 in Virginia to William Broy & Ann Martin.
      • 231. Andrew Jackson Meeks was born 7 Jul 1858 in West Virginia. He died 4 Jul 1928 in Wood Co., WV. His death certificate names his parents. He married Laura Belle Henry 28 Oct 1879 Pleasant Co., WV (source:Dodd, Jordan, comp., West Virginia Marriage Records, 1863-1900) They were listed in the 1880 and 1900 censuses of Pleasant Co., WV.
        • 311. Daniel Clifford Meeks was born 19 Feb 1881 in West Virginia according to his draft card. He married Anna _____ about 1902. They were listed in the 1910 to 1930 censuses of Ritchie Co., WV.
          • 411. Hattie L. Meeks was born about 1904 in West Virginia.
          • 412. Orville Lee Meeks was born about 1907 in West Virginia.
          • 413. Earnestine Meeks was born about 1909 in West Virginia.
          • 414. Arthur Eugene Meeks was born about 1914 in West Virginia.
        • 312. Bertie J. Meeks was born 17 Dec 1882 in West Virginia.
        • 313. James B. Meeks was born 24 Oct 1884 in West Virginia. He died Mar 1964.
        • 314. Willie A. Meeks was born 13 Feb 1887 in West Virginia.
        • 315. Walter H. Meeks was born 12 Apr 1889 in West Virginia according to his birth record. He died 5 Aug 1964 in Pleassant Co., WV according to his death certificate. He married Sada Elizabeth Hill 24 Sep 1910. They were listed in the 1900 to 1920 censuses of Pleasant Co., WV.
          • 421. Lawrence H. Meeks was born 4 Nov 1916 in West Virginia. He died 26 Jan 1989 in Ohio.
          • 422. Edward Howard Meeks was born 2 Mar 1921 in West Virginia. He died 16 Nov 1971. Son: Ronald Edward Meeks 1847 - 2006.
          • 423. Mildred F. Meeks was born 2 Jan 1923 in West Virginia. She died 11 Nov 1983.
          • 424. Lee Lester Meeks was born 1 Jul 1926 in West Virginia. He died 28 Aug 2005 in Pleasants Co., WV.
        • 316. Laura B. Meeks was born 8 Dec 1891 in West Virginia.
        • 317. Lizzie B. Meeks was born 6 Dec 1893 in West Virginia.
        • 318. Manda Jane Meeks was born 4 Mar 1896 in West Virginia.
        • 319. Bessie F. Meeks was born 1 Oct 1898 in West Virginia.
      • 232. Amanda Meeks was born about 1866. He died 1948.
      • 233. Samuel D. Meeks was born about 1870.
      • 234. Ida May Meeks was born about 1871. He died 1949
      • 235. Joseph C. Meeks was born 5 May 1872 in Pleasants Co., WV. He died 3 Apr 1955 in Wood Co., WV. He married Mary Catherine Cronin 19 Jan 1900 according to marriage records. They were listed in the 1910 and 1920 censuses of Wood Co., WV.
        • 321. Gale Clifford Meeks was born about 1901. He died in 1964.
        • 322. Gilbert Meeks 1903 was born about 1903. He died in 1981.
        • 323. Wilbert Meeks was born about 1906.
        • 324. Oneta P Meeks was born about 1910.
        • 325. Ethel Delores Meeks was born about 1923. He died in 1984.
    • 126. William Meeks was born 16 Jun 1836 in Wood Co., VA.
    • 127. Benjamin F. Meeks was born about 1838 in Wood Co., VA.
    • 128. Melinda Meeks was born about 1844 in Wood Co., VA.
    • 129. Cora Meeks was born about 1845 in Wood Co., VA.
    • 130. Barnett Meeks was born 16 May 1846 in Wood Co., VA.
  • 16. Polly "Mary" Meeks was born about 1801 in Monongalia Co., VA. She married Abraham Bryant 12 Aug 1820 in Monongalia Co., VA. He was born about 1800.
  • 17. Rebecca Meeks was born about 1803 in Monongalia Co., VA. She married Stanton Jones 17 March 1825 in Monongalia Co., VA. He was born about 1801.
  • 18. Samuel Wolston Meeks was born 30 Nov 1805 in Monongalia Co., VA. He died 27 Jan 1878 in Allen Co., OH. He married Sarah Bartlett 16 Nov 1826 in Harrison Co., VA. She was born 9 Apr 1809 in Harrison County. He was listed in the 1840 census of Adams TWP, Champaign Co., OH. He was listed in the 1850 Perry TWP, Allen Co., OH.
    • 131. Amos Meeks b: 1830 in Wood County, Virginia (WV)
    • 132. Susanna Meeks b: 22 SEP 1832
    • 133. Nancy Meeks b: 9 DEC 1834 in Champaign County, Ohio
    • 134. Elizabeth E. Meeks b: 1835 in Champaign county, Ohio
    • 135. Martha Meeks b: 1836 in Champaign County, Ohio
    • 136. Edith Meeks b: 1838 in Champaign County, Ohio
    • 137. Thomas G. Meeks b: 1840 in Champaign County, Ohio
    • 138. Wesley Meeks b: 1845 in Perry Township, Allen County, Ohio
    • 139. Sarah Bartlett Meeks b: 16 JUN 1845 in Perry Township, Allen County, Ohio
    • 140. Samuel F. Meeks b: 28 JAN 1848 in Perry Township, Allen County, Ohio
    • 141. William R. Meeks b: FEB 1850 in Perry Township, Allen County, Ohio
  • 19. Joseph S. Meeks was born about 1807 in Monongalia Co., VA. He married Sarah Ann Guseman 7 May 1829 in Monongalia Co., VA
    • 151. Thomas Jerome (T.J.) Meeks was born 9 Mar 1838 in Ohio.
  • 20. Josiah "Joshua" Meeks was born about 1810, Monongalia Co., VA. He married Elizabeth Courtney 24 Mar 1830 in Monongalia Co., VA. She was born about 1805. He is not listed in his father's will.
  • 21. Cassandra Meeks was born about 1811 in Virginia. She married Samuel Lewis 25 Aug 25 1836 in Champaign Co., OH. He was born about 1810.
  • 22. Thomas Meeks was born about 1812. He married Nancy Bartlett in Harrison Co., VA. She was born about 1814. They moved to Union TWP, Champaign Co., OH. They then moved to Monroe Township, Allen Co., IN in 1840. They are both buried in Monroeville Cemetery in Allen Co., IN.
    • 161. Melinda Meeks was born in Champaign Co., Ohio. She married _______ Smith. They resided in Allen Co., IN.
    • 162. William R. Meeks was born in Champaign Co., Ohio. He is buried in Monroeville Cemetery Adams Co., IN.
    • 163. Samuel B. Meeks was born in Champaign Co., Ohio. He resided in Champain, IL.
    • 164. Thomas Meeks was born in Champaign Co., Ohio. He is buried in Monroeville Cemetery.
    • 165. James F. Meeks was born in Champaign Co., Ohio. He resided in Kosciosko Co., IN.
    • 166. John W. Meeks was born in Allen Co., IN. He is buried in Monroeville Cemetery.
    • 167. Rebecca A. Meeks was born in Allen Co., IN. She married Elias Edward Bolyard. They resided in Indianapolis, IN.
    • 168. Elijah W. Meeks was born in Allen Co., IN. He resided in Colorado.
    • 169. Elizabeth V. Meeks was born in Allen Co., IN. She married Joseph Bartlett Davis. They resided in Tacoma, WA.
    • 170. Mary M. Meeks was born in Allen Co., IN. She married William Gibson. They resided in Danville, IL.
  • 23. Elvira Meeks was born about 1813 in Monongalia Co., VA. She married Hugh Gibson 2 May 1832 in Monongalia Co., VA. He was born about 1811. She is not listed in her father's will.
  • 24. John Meeks was born about 1815 in Virginia. He married Harriet ______. She was born about 1817.
  • 25. Edith Meeks was born about 1817 in Virginia. She married William T. McFerrin 28 April 1836. He was born about 1815.
  • 26. Abraham Wesley Meeks was born 13 Mar 1819 in Monongalia Co., VA. He died 24 May 1909 in Knox Co., IL. He was listed in the 1880 census of Knox Co., IL. He married (1) Rachel C. A. Robertson 14 Nov 1839 in Champaign Co., OH. She was born 10 Jun 1817 in Ohio.
    • 171. Mary Ellen Meeks was born 1843 in Champaign Co., OH.
    • 172. Susanah Meeks was born 17 Jan 1846 in Knox Co., IL.

    He married (2) Sarah H. Bruner 16 Jul 1848 in Knox Co., IL. She was born 15 Oct 1822.
    • 173. Maria Elvira Meeks was born in 1849 in Knox Co., IL.
    • 174. Matilda Meeks was born 1 May 1851 in Knox Co., IL.

    He married (3) Martha Ellen Bomar 4 Mar 1852 in Knox Co., IL.
    • 175. Elizabeth Meeks was born 2 Jul 1853 in Knox Co., IL. She married William M. Yokum.
    • 176. James A. Meeks was born 26 Jul 1854 in Knox Co., IL. He died 1856.
    • 177. Olive C. Meeks was born 1 Apr 1856 in Knox Co., IL. She married Charles W. Huggins.
    • 178. John William Meeks was born 8 Dec 1857 in Knox Co., IL. He died 11 Jul 1920 in Green Forest, Carroll Co., AR. He married Anna Jane Lessig 16 Sep 1880 in Knox Co., IL. She was born 26 Sep 1855 in Franklin Co., PA. They were listed in the 1880 census of Knox Co., IL.
      • 201. Herbert Lessig Meeks was born 1 Aug 1881 in Knox Co., IL. He died 27 Feb 1942 in Oberlin, Allen Parish, LA. He married Susie Louise Ada McLendon in 1906 in Georgia. She was born 18 Nov 1885 in Ft. Gaines, Clay Co., GA.
        • 301. Herbert Lessig Meeks was born 21 Apr 1907 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. He died 8 May 1988 in Thayer, MO. He married (1) Jessie Helen Baker 22 SEP 1930 in Wood Co., OH. She was born 15 Jul 1911 in Moline, OH. They were divorced Sep 1937 in Wood Co., OH. He married (2) Hazel Evelyn Howard 22 Nov 1937 in Auburn, IN. She was born 1 Oct 1915 in Bristol, Elkhart Co., IN. He married (3) Freda Marie Forschler 24 May 1976 in Thayer, MO. She was born 21 JUL 1915.
          • 401. Herbert Lessig Meeks *DNA kit# 91188
        • 302. James Harold Meeks was born 26 Oct 1912 in Roanake, Jeff Davis Parish, LA. He died 17 May 1952 in Colfax, Grant Perish, LA. He married Lois Blance about 1945.
      • 202. Leila O. Meeks was born 17 Feb 1885 in Knox Co., IL.
      • 203. Donald Abraham Meeks was born 13 Mar 1887 in Knox Co., IL.
      • 204. Leona M. Meeks was born 21 Mar 1888 in Knox Co., IL.
      • 205. Enoch Leslie Meeks was born 11 Apr 1889 in Knox Co., IL.
    • 179. Pierce Taylor Meeks was born 23 Oct 1859 in Knox Co., IL. He died 28 Jan 1947 in Skagit Co., WA. He married Capitola Waggoner 28 Feb 1882 in Knox Co., IL.
      • 210 Jessie M. Meeks was born 7 Jun 1887 in Monona, IA.
    • 180. Daniel Enoch Meeks was born 23 May 1861 in Knox Co., IL. He died 2 May 1948 in Knox Co., IL. He married Nellie Burnside 1 Sep 1886 in Knox Co., IL. She was born 25 Dec 1864.
      • 221. William B. Meeks b: 30 Apr 1888 in IL.
      • 222. Faye M. Meeks b: 12 Mar 1891 in IL.

      He married (2) Caroline Weakley 5 Mar 1933 in Knox Co., IL.
    • 181. Ira H. Meeks was born 9 Dec 1863 in Knox Co., IL.
    • 182. Lueffie Kate Meeks was born about 1866 in Knox Co., IL. She married Daniel E. Allen.
  • 27. Asby P. Meeks was born about 1821 in Monongalia Co., WV. He married Susanna Markley 14 Apr 1843 in Champaign Co., OH. He was listed in the 1850 census of Knox Co., IL. He was listed in the 1880 census of Beaver TWP, Decatur Co., KS.
    • 191. Edith Meeks was born about 1844 in Champaign Co.y, OH.
    • 192. William Meeks was born about 1845 in Champaign Co., OH.
    • 193. Elizabeth Meeks was born about 1847 in Knox Co., IL.
    • 194. Charles Meeks was born about 1861 in Missouri.

Disclaimer: This genealogy was prepared by the author using undocumented and/or unverified sources. Some facts presented here MAY NOT be correct. Never accept as factual any information you find in a library, the Internet or from other genealogist unless it is supported by documentation. Documentation DOES NOT include the undocumented genealogies of other people including those on this web site.

This is the family of Herb L. Meeks

Portrait and Biographical Album of Knox County, Illinois" 1886, by Biographical Publishing Company of Chicago

MONONGALIA COUNTY, (WEST) VIRGINIA: RECORDS OF THE DISTRICT, SUPERIOR AND COUNTY COURTS - Volume 1: 1776-1799 Compiled by Melba Pender Zinn

58a-1799, "This indenture witnesseth that Elixander Beck, of the County of Kent and State of Maryland, orphan, and being brought into this county, and being ordered by the Court of Monongalia County, Virginia, to be bound an apprentice unto Thomas Meeks, weaver, of the same place, to learn his art, trade or mystery, that he now followeth, accepteth and enjoyeth after the manner of an apprentice, to serve the said Thomas Meeks from the day of the date hereof until the said Elix. Beck shall come to the age of twenty one all which time the said apprentice shall faithfully serve. . ." The text reads much like the Stiles and Lewis indenture above. The master "shall provide for the apprentice "as the law directs," 20 August 1799, signed by both, not witnessed.

WILL BOOK 1, Page 26, Clerk of Courts #4, Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia THOMAS MEEKS WILL

In the name of God Amen, I Thomas Meeks of Monongalia County being sick and weak in body but of sound mind and disposing memory for which I thank God and calling to mind the uncertainty of human life and being desirous to dispose of all such worldly estate as it has pleased God to bless me with I give and bequeath the same in manner following that is to say first of all that all my just debts and funeral expence be paid I give unto my wife Susannah Meeks all my personal and real estate to be enjoyed by her so long as she remains my widow and if she should never marry again during her natural life and after her desease or her marriage I give the same to my children here in after mentioned I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Susannah Courtney one dollar, Secondly, I give unto my son William Meeks one dollar, thirdly, I give unto my daughter Elizabeth Vinson one dollar fourthly I give unto my son Amos Meeks one dollar fifthly I give unto my son Matthew G. Meeks one dollar Sixthly I give unto my daughter Polly Byron one dollar, Seventhly, I give unto my daughter Rebecca Jones one dollar, Eightly, all the rest of my estate both real and Personal of what natur or kind so ever it may be at my wife Susannah's death or marriage I desire that it may be equally divided amongst my several Children hereafter named I give unto Samuel Meeks one tenth, I give unto my son Joseph S. Meeks one tenth I give my son Thomas Meeks one tenth I give unto my daughter Casandy Meeks one tenth I give unto my son John Meeks one tennth I give unto my daughter Edith Meeks one tenth I give unto my son Abraham Meeks one tenth I give unto my son Asby one tenth and lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint my wife Susannah Meeks and my son Amos Meeks Executors of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all other former wills or testaments by me here to fore made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my had and as affixed my seal this twenty fifth of Feb'r 1826.

Signed sealed published and declared as and for the last will and testament of the above named Thomas Meeks in presence of us, Nathan Hall, William Jones.

At a Court held for Monongalia County May term 1826 The within will was produced in court proven by the oath of Nathan Hall and William Jones witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.
N. Evans Clk.

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